Articles Category: Computers And Technology - DirectoryGold Article Directory

DirectoryGold Article Directory

Search:

Articles in Home | Computers And Technology


Certfication-tests (57)	Data Recovery (43)
Games (105)	Hardware (121)
Mobile-computing (25)	Personal-tech (80)
Software (154)

Title\|Newest\|Oldest
14 Household Ways To Protect Your Computer From Viruses By : Marv Ko Computer viruses are deadly. They often spread without any apparent contact and can be a nuisance, or even worse, fatal to your computer. Individuals who create these viruses, estimated at 10-15 new ones a day, are the electronic version of terrorists. Their goal is to inflict havoc and destruction on as many people as possible by disabling, stealing, damaging, or destroying computer and information resources. 2 Common E-Mail Problems and What To Do About Them By : Marv Ko When it works well, e-mail can be great. It's hard to beat e-mail for everything from staying in touch with family to requesting information from businesses or other organizations. Want to send the same message to several people? Communicate with someone across the continent? Transmit photos, manuscripts or other information? For speed and efficiency, this virtually instantaneous medium is one of the most convenient features of modern life. 3 More Common E-Mail Problems And What To Do About Them By : Marv Ko As we continue to evolve into the world of e-mail that is part of our everyday life, sometimes little problems arise that bother the user. Previously we talked about returned messages and lost connections, both which can be aggravating, and supplied solutions. But there are a few more problems that can affect an e-mail user causing frustration and we will address these here, and again provide reasonable solutions to over come them. Good Computer Maintenance - Part One By : Marv Ko Normally we think of maintenance as a chore, something we have to do to keep things running smoothly and prevent problems down the road, whether with our car, house, or computer. But with a PC, maintenance can actually be fun ... approached from the right perspective. Understanding CD Duplication and Services of CD Duplication Companies By : Colin P Understanding CD Duplication and Services of CD Duplication Companies Good Computer Maintenance - Part Two By : Marv Ko In our last part of discussion of good computer maintenance, we will discuss backing up, some free stuff, and cleaning tips. All great bits of advice for proper care of your computer. Effectively Monitor The Progress of Your Email Communications With Mail Tracking Tools! By : Ruti Salomone. I am sure you would not be surprised that not every email that you send is received or read by the intended recipient. There are many reasons for these lost communication nuggets including Spam filtering, overloaded inbox, forwarding rules or simple avoidance. The solution is email tracking! Are You Safe From Hackers? By : Charles & Susan Truett We have up to date anti-virus and firewall software on our computer, we assumed we were safe. Not so! Professional Help with Your Computer May Be Cheaper Than You Think By : D. David Dugan We all deal with them, those little computer problems that aren’t quite big enough to warrant a call to the Computer Guy. You know, like every once in a while your camera won’t transfer its pictures the right way. Or like the times when all of a sudden your computer shuts down for no apparent reason and with no warning whatsoever. Don’t forget those odd “Run Time Errors” with the crazy numbers in them. I love those. Spyware & Adware, the only way to really stop it, and it's free! By : D. David Dugan The net is full of software packages to prevent, clean and remove Spyware & Adware from you PC. Most of these packages cost a substantial amount of money to purchase and keep up to date. If you're anything like me, the last thing you need is another monthly subscription to pay. How To Keep Your Computer Virus-free! By : Anita Williams Somewhere out there in cyberspace are malicious vandals hard at work dreaming up new computer viruses. Eugene Kaspersky, (of Kaspersky Lab Virus Research), in a November 23, 2005 article posted in Security News, said, "The number of new viruses and Trojans is now increasing every day by a few hundred. (Our) virus lab receives between 200 and 300 new samples a day." That is Not a misprint. He said 200-300 per DAY! Computer Security - It's Bigger than Spyware and Viruses By : D. David Dugan Computer security, in basic terms means keeping your computer and the data that’s in it safe and secure. More of our personal data is stored in or accessed from our computer, now more than ever before. Yet most people lack even the basic understanding of how to keep their computers safe and secure. By following just a few simple rules you can dramatically improve the overall security of your computer. Data Storage - Managing Massive Amounts of Data By : Halstatt Pires Perhaps it is karma, but the more successful you become, the more data you will have to deal with. Effectively managing massive amounts of data often comes down to the issue of data storage. Is Projector Rental a Better Option Than Purchasing? By : Many companies and individuals automatically assume that to use a projector one must buy it, or they want to believe that owning one is prestigious. However, there is another option, rental of a projector. Make Your Technology Work For You, Not Against You By : Maria Andreu Simple technology precautions for the self employed Selecting The Best Barcode Scanner For Your Business By : Peter Bishop A barcode is compiled of machine-readable information, which is commonly used on retail merchandise and other tangible products. Barcode Printer Technology & Designs By : Peter Bishop A barcode printer is a computer device that is used for printing barcode labels or tags. Once a barcode label is printed, it can be affixed to physical objects, such as retail or shipping products. DVD Copy Software And Your Life By : Almost everybody has a DVD or VCD player these days. The technology to copy the DVD format is growing in popularity as well. Gadgets You Can Buy As Gifts This Year By : If you know a gadget lover, this article will help you choose a great present. Will Technology Ever Replace Human Translation Services? By : Peter LeSar The Internet has connected translation technologies with consumers at a pace that feels threatening to many of the million plus linguists around the world. Will they lose their role in globalization? How To Speed Up Your PC By : ian Williamson You use your computer a lot! It seems to be running slower than it did even last week. What is up? Here are some steps to take to get back that speed. These steps should make a marked improvement on the speed of your computer. Best of all, they are mostly easy to do and don't cost anything! Extending The Range Of Wireless Networks By : Ken Snow Although a wireless transmitter is limited in its range, wireless extension points can be installed to boost its signal and make the range of the network much larger. These wireless extension points are commonly known as repeaters. Who Else Is Using Your Wireless Network? By : David McKone Although it is relatively easy for SOHO (Small Office/Home Office) and home users to set up their own Wireless networks, the default settings on a WAP (Wireless Access Point) usually come with no security configured. Find out how to make your wireless network safe. Something about AJAX --PHP By : Darren Dunner The asynchronous JavaScript and XML technology, simply called AJAX technology is one main technology that is playing a major part in Web 2.0 revolution. Web developers are facing a major challenge from several years. They are unable to change the information on a part of the web page with out actually reloading the whole web page. The Era of Information Technology By : Steven Cancel An overall look at information technology and where it has taken us. The First Himss Venture Fair -2007 By : Dave Kauppi The biggest disappointment in the recent Healthcare Information Systems Venture Fair was that the big healthcare technology vendors were not in attendance. Instead of resisting the introduction of new technology, these giants should be supporting and investing in these emerging companies. How To Protect Your Computer And Privacy Without Any Computer Knowledge By : Manu Geol Discover how to tweak your computer using easy methods anyone can follow. These will make your computer faster and more secure Electronic document management (EDM) - steps towards better workflow By : Jimi St Pierre With the electronic mail revolution and with computerisation in general, business communications have undergone massive changes in recent years. Traditional corporate communication methods such as mail, couriers, faxes, and even telephones have been downgraded in terms of importance for day-to-day business communications. But with the changes have come some fresh challenges. Here, Jimi St. Pierre explores two of these, and offers a solution. Jabra JX10 Bluetooth Wireless Headset By : Anna More The Jabra JX10 Bluetooth headset is a departure from the normal headsets found in the Jabra line up. This model was designed by Jacob Jensen, one of the top designers for Danish made products. How to Build a NTP Server By : David Evans This article describes how to build and configure your very own stratum one NTP Server. By adding a low-cost GPS or radio time reference to your Linux machine, you can have your very own highly accurate time reference. Your NTP server can be used to synchronize all the machines on your network to the precise time. Here Are Some Things That Might Cause Monitor Problems By : Victor Epand This article gives advice onn how to fix some monitor problems. How To Get Online With the PSP Using a Wireless Router In 7 Simple Steps By : Ade Lamidi 7 Simple Steps to connect your PSP to the internet using a wireless router. The Difference Between NTP and SNTP Protocols By : David Evans This article describes the differences between NTP and SNTP. The article also discusses when SNTP can be safely used in place of the full-blown NTP protocol. It also outlines the differences between a NTP server\client and a SNTP server\client. Trend Micro Problem By : TOPNEWS Trend Micro is the Japan-based multinational antivirus company. Headquartered in Tokyo, Trend Micro develops software to protect against computer viruses. The company has its offices located in Philippines, Taiwan, Japan, China, France, Germany, Ireland and USA. The company also has a global virus/worm response center, called TrendLabs aimed to research and inform about worldwide security threats. Buying a Photocopier: Digital Means Diversity By : Jimi St Pierre Whether you are looking for a low-cost but reliable photocopier for a home office, a networked copier for an office workgroup, or a heavy-duty full colour photocopier for a print-hungry corporate group environment, black-only photocopiers black and colour photocopiers, the choices these days are huge. Here Jimi St. Pierre provides some key pointers. ALL ABOUT THE X200XPi device By : SevenbInfrared X200XPi device are used extensively by US armed forces an US law enforcement to fight the war on terror, home land security and of surveillance application. This device has the capability for detecting humans up to 450 meters (1,500 feet), about the length of four foot ball fields, to have an improved image processing. Keep Your PC Healthy With Computer Tips & Tricks By : Ajeet Khurana Novices and advanced computer users alike need to know about the correct method of keeping their computer in good shape. Learn some basic tricks here. Benefits of Remote Support Services By : 678 Remote support services, also known as remote administration, are an advanced computer support service that allows a computer to be controlled from a different location without pre-installing software on the remote side. One recommended service is iRemotePC Remote Support service. AED Precautions You Have to Consider By : Craig Rad You never know when you'll be put in the situation of using an automated external defibrillator. It can happen to anyone, anytime. So it is better to be prepared. NTP Server Precision Timing Oscillators By : David Evans Many NTP servers utilise a high precision backup frequency generator to maintain time in the event of signal loss. This article describes the various precision frequency generators used by NTP servers and the price-performance issues. Discover the history and different functions of video tools By : Manu Geol Understanding different types of video tools. Information about the history of video games. Deleting Startup Errors With Ease By : Thomas Haddelin Have you ever started your computer and discovered something wrong? Slow start-ups and start-up errors can be a real pain to deal with. Convert RAW photos to DNG format for peace of mind when archiving photographs. By : Martin H. Brinn Discusses why it is important to convert RAW image files to DNG files for archiving photographs. Marking Time on your Computer By : Magdalena Sperber Marking Time on your Computer The importance of using an external time reference source. IT Strategy Development: Reasons to Find An Expert By : Jimi St Pierre Many companies exist, who can sell technology. Fewer of these can provide solutions to company IT needs - and answering the many questions posed by IT requirements, upgrades and systems development . Thus, before you buy, read on: the information you find here is based on many years of experience, and should inform your IT strategy as your company grows. Steps on how to Email Word 2007 Documents while Tracking reviews and changes By : Kirt Kershaw Emailing a Word 2007 document to another user for review, meaning any changes they make it will track those changes in Word 2007, is a snap! Find out how MP3 renaming and cataloging can be fast and easy. By : Martin H. Brinn MP3 Sorter is the ideal software program for sorting and renaming the MP3 files stored in our computer. It's fast and easy, making song selection for our personal MP3 players something that could be done regularly when our MP3 files are stored logically in a well organized MP3 music library Way to Artificial Intelligence By : Dean Barnard The general perception of information technology and computers in particular has been that of a computing mechanism primarily used to manipulate data and present it in various ways. The comparison with human intelligence has been rather tenuous and in the realm of science fiction. How To Set Up An Authoritative Time Server In A Windows 2003 Server based Active Directory Network By : David Evans This article describes the procedure to set up an Authoritative Time Server for a Windows 2003 Server based Active Directory Network. It also describes the hierarchical relationship of the time synchronisation authority. The article also presents some time synchronisation hints, tips and troubleshooting. Interface Design Service Outsourcing for User Optimized Interface By : Harekrishna Almost all the technological inventions being made seems to take in a seamless blend of sophistication and complication at their functioning phase. And it happens quite often that the end-users of these products are nearly blinded of the technicalities involved in them. The growing popularity of computer user interface designing boils down to a concept much similar to this. Practical Applications for an Automatic Wire Stripper By : Rob Parker If you have to cut or strip wire for more than 2 hours a day, an autmatic wire cutter could save oyu a fortune in both health and money. Understanding HDMI By : Neil MacLeod HDMI stands for High Definition Multimedia Interface. Most electronic devices that are attached to television (i.e. DVD player) have to convert a digital signal into an analog output; this process downgrades the quality due to information loss incurred in this conversion process. However, with HDMI output you can transfer a digital signal (i.e. DVD player) digitally; this results in a pure digital stream sent via a HDMI cable direct to your HDMI or DVI television. Eight Tech Trends for This Decade By : seolink If you want your business to stay ahead of the competition, you need to be aware about how these changes in technology will affect your customers. The information revolution is only beginning to happen right now, and these are the trends ushering in the massive changes about to affect the way we work and live. Work out how your business can exploit technology to make the best use of these trends, and you will be riding the crest of the revolutionary wave. Did You Leave the Back Door to Your Business Open? Remote Access and Network Security By : Thomas Burns If your network is not properly secured and you do not implement appropriate remote access controls, you could discover that you have left the back door to your business open and allowed the wrong people to walk in.In these days of frequent business travel, working from home, and outsourcing work to independent contractors, you probably have some sort of remote access to your business networks. How To Prevent Your Computer From Being Slow By : Victor Epand A slow computer might indicate problems in the registry files. Check registry files regularly to ensure your PC does not have any let-offs. Computer Repair: From Settings and Preferences to Viruses and Crashes By : Thomas Husnik With the extent with which we use computers today ' for both professional and personal use ' it's safe to say we've all encountered the need for computer repair in some form. Whether it's spyware or a network crash, computer repair is what can save us from slowed computer performance, corrupted files, data loss, and time wasted. Comcast Brings You More Entertainment Than Ever By : Emily Sanderson Comcast has made a lot of changes to its cable television service as well as added new Internet and telephone services which are sure to impress you. Time Warner Delivers On The Promise Of Great Service By : Emily Sanderson If you're feeling overwhelmed by all of the options that you have when it comes to modern technology, then Time Warner Cable can help. Access Your PC from the Road By : Yadav Have you ever sat in front of your computer and wished you could show someone else what appeared on your screen? Maybe you were experiencing a problem, or couldn't figure out how to make something work, but you knew if someone else could see what was happening on your screen, they could help you fix the problem immediately. Digital TV Technology Has Merits And Drawbacks By : Nicole Evans Digital TV has a lot of benefits. So many in fact that TV broadcasters, the consumer electronics industry, and the Federal government have allied to make digital TV the sole mode of over the air TV transmission in the United States starting on February 19, 2009. 3D TV Technology Has Plenty Of Applications By : Emily Sanderson Three dimensional TV, or 3D TV as it will undoubtedly come to be called, is sure to become a winner when it comes to market in the future. This futuristic way of watching TV has been envisioned for years. High Def DVD Technology Faces External Threats By : Emily Sanderson A lot of attention is paid to the fevered competition between Sony's Blu-ray and Toshiba's HD-DVD High Definition DVD formats, but many analysts and the general public ignore the threats that high def DVD technology in general face from other technologies. Consumer Electronics That Capture The Moment By : Jim Brown People are more inclined to purchase products that allow them to be creative while still capturing a moment in time. Everything Is An Android By : Catherine Harvey A look at the way computer solutions affect each and every one of us, regardless of how up on technology we are. How Barcodes And Label Printers Changed The Face Of The Retail Industry By : Anna Stenning Looking at the world of barcoding and the history behind the first barcoding system. Top 10 Ways to Protect Yourself from Computer Viruses By : Gayu As more and more people are becoming comfortable using their computers at school, home or in the office it’s only a matter of time before they encounter a computer virus. Here are our top 10 steps to protect you from computer viruses. CD and DVD duplication first started with Floppy disks duplication By : sam fergusson The floppy disk as we all know it has been around on the market since approximately 1969, and even though we only seem to have a blur picture of what it is, it was actually the first truly successful removable storage device and completely revolutionised computer disk storage. Choose the right CD or DVD duplication company By : sam fergusson CD duplication does not sound like a difficult or tricky process, but it can be if you do not choose the right company. Some HDTV Technologies are Better Than Others at Displaying SDTV By : Emily Sanderson Despite the growing popularity of HDTV and the rising sales of HDTV sets, most of the TV content that's watched on HDTV sets is in standard definition television- the older format that's been around since the dawn of broadcast TV more than half a century ago. Moore's Law - Is It The Kiss Of Death For Enterprise Technology? By : Sandra Noble Are you stressed out and having "future shock" because of the speed of change? Technology is rapidly changing. Some say significant changes occur every 18 months. Should you despair about the time and cost it takes to keep up? Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol By : jirka Coolhousing DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) is a network protocol based on the client-server model that provides automatic allocation of IP addresses and other parameters that are required to connect to the internet such as gateway addresses, subnet masks and DNS server addresses. A DHCP server must ensure that all IP addresses that it allocates are unique - that is to say that no one else is currently using them. Does Computer Software Hardware Work Seperately? By : MIKE SELVON In order for your computer to run you need to be utilizing both computer hardware software. Halogen bulb vs. HID/Xenon bulb By : Daniel spivey Light proved to be very important from the first time that it was discovered by our ancestors. Now, it has developed to other modern and more complex form of lighting. Nowadays, the most common form of lighting aside from the basic incandescent and fluorescent lamp is the halogen bulb and the HID bulb. Bluetooth Technology and Technical Operations By : James Murray Bluetooth is a high speed, low powered wireless link technology that's designed to connect phones or other portable equipment together with little to no work required by the user. Unlike infrared, Bluetooth doesn't require line of site positioning to work. Why The Majority Of Us Need IT Support Services By : Thomas Pretty A look at the IT and technical support industry, its working methods, the variety of industry sectors and ultimately its value as a resource. The Technological Advancement Of Digital Hearing Aid By : MIKE SELVON Digital hearing aids are a very common and popular choice in hearing devices. Will server housing compete with the power plants? By : jirka Coolhousing Thermionic effect It sounds like a fairy tale: a direct transformation of waste heat of a processor to the electric energy. The investors from all over the world flew together like wasps on a melon, immediately when the fantastic news appeared, that ENECO company developed a component, which can be applied to any computer chip and it performs a conversion of the waste heat of the chip to (backward) generation of electricity. In the materials of the company it is spoken about „thermionic convers Slow Running Computer?--Fix It The Easy Way By : John Mowatt Your computer is running slowly and sometimes freezing up. It used to run quickly and smoothly. What is the problem? It is probably your registry which has become contaminated with a lot of unwanted junk. You can fix this quickly and easily with a registry cleaning application.Find out how. Spy Gadgets in Movies Come to Real Life 2010 By : David Wayne We have all been amazed by the spy gadgets of famous movies and TV shows. Movies like James Bond, Mission Impossible and heck, even the cartoon Inspector Gadget show us the creativity of the human mind. But do these spy gadgets really exist and is the technology available to the general public? Why Is My Computer So Slow - Everyday By : Chuck Stone This question "why is my computer so slow" is such a common question that is asked by people everywhere. They want to know why their computer is moving like molasses and why it is taking them forever to write an email or finish a project online. Computer Maintenance: Improving The Life Of Your Computer By : Richard West There are many reasons why a computer slows down after years of usage, but the most common reason is the lack of computer maintenance from the user. Owning and using a computer requires basic knowledge on the hardware and software, and computer troubleshooting. The bit of know-how is important to sustain the life of your computer and its performance. All About Scratched Digital Video Disks By : Victor Epand This article is all about DVDs that are currently not usable because of scratches. It also tells us about the way to repair them and play it on our ROM or DVD player. Data Mapping By : Blane Perun Many people deal with data mapping every day without even realizing it.Those that do data mapping usually have their preferred way to go about it. Some people like one type of data mapping better than others, and other professionals will tell you that the method of data mapping that they choose truly depends on the type of document and document language that they are dealing with What is Grid Computing By : Spec-India Grid computing is all about using the untapped resources of computers connected to a network. IBM perhaps defines it most succinctly: Grid computing is applying resources from many computers in a network-at the same time-to a single problem. How to Identify a MySpace User By : Ed Opperman Many people enjoy Myspace but some are using this fun and friendly social network to harass and annoy other members. They think they can hide behind a Myspace account. How Can You Trace a Gmail Email Account to the Owner? By : Ed Opperman Any email sender can be located and identified by a trained investigator. Even Gmail, Hotmal , AOL and other anonymous accounts can be traced. What Is an Email Header Trace? By : Ed Opperman Be careful when attempting an email header trace. Unless you have been trained it is very easy to make mistakes and return inaccurate information. NTP Server Systems: How to Decoding the DCF-77 Time Signal By : David Evans This article describes how the DCF-77 signal can be decoded to provide an accurate time reference for NTP servers and other computer timing applications. LED Technology Plays a Part in The Fight Against Global Warming By : Art Gib Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) were invented in the 1920s, and for decades their only use was to emit a warm red glow to remind you that you left your stereo on. That was then, this is now. Wireless Microphone System and Multimedia By : David H Urmann Wireless microphones are one of the essential devices used in computers, developed primarily for multimedia tasking. This system simplifies the work in an efficient and expedient manner. These are effective and versatile tools used in varied applications speech recognition and dictation, video conferencing, concerts, computer telephony, and more. How to Speed Up My Computer Free of Charge By : Kelly Purden This article is all about learning how to speed up your computer free of charge.

Sign Up for a free account or learn more.

Submit Articles
Member Login
Top Authors
Most Popular Articles
Submission Guidelines
Ezine Notifications
Article RSS Feeds

New Stuff
About Us
Site Blog
Forum
Link to Us
Contact Us
Privacy Policy
Terms of Service
DirectoryGold Home
Free Image Hosting
MySpace Tweaks

Subscribe in a reader

.

Click here for LinkBuddies

Powered by Article Dashboard