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Computers » Information Technology | By Rich Talbot @ Wednesday, 14th February 2007 @ 11:50 PM

Are you familiar with the phrase 'all the gear, but no idea'? This is very fitting for many Microsoft Office owners. As I'm sure most of you will agree, Microsoft products can be extremely powerful but at times incredibly frustrating too. It is of little use having lots of cool tools, but not being able to use them properly and being completely unaware as to the ease of automation for routine manual tasks. If this sounds like you, fear not, you are not alone! Most pe... more...

Computers » Information Technology | By Martin Davies @ Thursday, 25th January 2007 @ 8:15 PM

Many of us ate too much at Christmas, drunk too much at Christmas and didnt do any exercise to burn off the excess calories. I am one of those people but luckily for me (or unluckily for me, depending on your viewpoint) Father Christmas delivered for me a tiny little present sent from the Gods in the name of an iPod shuffle. This tiny little box of tricks ( you must of seen the ads on television about them) is what gets me round the field that is just 50 yards backing on to my house, othe... more...

Computers » Information Technology | By John Pawlett @ Monday, 8th January 2007 @ 10:07 AM

In my opinion, laptops are the best technological conveniences of our time. Although I thoroughly appreciate my cell phone and microwave and all the other gadgets that make my life easier, there is no substitute for lap top computers. I have owned several lap top computers in my life and have enjoyed watching them get smaller and lighter every year. When it comes to staying connected, playing and working on the go, lap top computers can't be beat. Although notebook computers, like an... more...

Computers » Information Technology | By Ray La Foy @ Wednesday, 20th December 2006 @ 12:05 PM

It might seem a little Space Aged and maybe even a bit odd, but the writing is on the wall, computer television is quickly becoming the way people get their entertainment. From streaming video sites, downloads available for purchase and satellite TV for the computer, the advantages to pc tv are starting to really add up. The benefits of computer television over regular TV are so great, in fact, a study by the British Internet Broadcasting Company concluded online video would be th... more...

Computers » Information Technology | By Chris Kennelly @ Friday, 8th December 2006 @ 7:10 AM

People put as much effort into customizing their computer desktops as they do into decorating the tops of their desks. I have personally witnessed friends spending hours looking for the perfect desktop icon which refers to some show or other that they used to watch in their childhood in the 70s. No matter how obscure the desktop icon, someone somewhere has at the very least a pirate version of it, often as part of a theme. There are so many desktop icons floating around, that the ... more...

Computers » Information Technology | By Jason Uvios @ Friday, 8th December 2006 @ 4:43 AM

Don't have the funds to buy a new car or want to upgrade your IT department? Wondering about the connection between these unrelated needs? The answer is refurbished or used goods. Today, these are widely sold and bought in the United States and the world over, despite concerns about reliability and safety. Refurbished goods can range from computers to clothing. They are generally returned to the company that manufactured them either because they had some defect or because the custom... more...

Computers » Information Technology | By Tom Sample @ Monday, 4th December 2006 @ 3:11 PM

It's a relatively new phenomena that's sweeping the investment field. It's online trading and it seems to be here to stay. Online trading might seem a little awkward at first, but for those who revel in watching their stocks rise and fall, the fun is what makes online trading a great way to go. Smart investors use online trading to their advantage and adopt some of the philosophies of long-term investors. Day trading can be fun, but it can be a risky battle, so a more holis... more...

Computers » Information Technology | By Tom Sample @ Monday, 4th December 2006 @ 2:00 PM

Putting together a good web site can be a difficult process for those who don't understand the ins and the outs of the process. When it comes to creating a really good site, every step of the process is very important. But, perhaps the most important step is the domain search itself. Getting a good domain name is very important to the success of any site. A solid domain search prior to creating the site can really help in getting a name that's ideal for your purposes. As you do ... more...

Computers » Information Technology | By Tom Sample @ Monday, 4th December 2006 @ 1:59 PM

It might not seem like a big deal on the surface, but a domain name search is actually one of the most important steps in creating a good web site. This is especially so for businesses that intend to be reliant on the Internet for traffic and customers. Doing a solid domain name search to find the best possible site name is vital. The importance of a domain name search and the subsequent naming of the site is key in making sure people can find your site, remember your site name and also p... more...

Computers » Information Technology | By Sandro Azzopardi @ Friday, 22nd September 2006 @ 8:55 PM

Most industries today have become so dynamic that organisations have to consistently seek and adapt to change, in order to survive and prosper. Factors like more diversified customer preferences, technological advances, increased competitive threats and an intensified global economy are among the forces inducing change. Organisations need to become more adaptable embracing Charles Darwin's view that "it is not the strongest of the species that survives, nor the most intelligent, but the... more...

Computers » Information Technology | By MITCHELL HAMPSON @ Wednesday, 13th September 2006 @ 3:06 AM

Computers continue to amaze us all. These electronic wonders sit in homes across the world, aiding us with everyday things we currently take for granted. It's truly hard to imagine life without them anymore. The Internet is a prime reason for this addiction. Cyberspace virtually puts the world at our fingertips, and we love it. The key to ideal Internet surfing is in our connection speed. These days a good portion of us enjoy the speed of cable, which puts to shame our old dial up servic... more...

Computers » Information Technology | By otis Cooper @ Saturday, 9th September 2006 @ 12:12 PM

Troubleshooting Do's are extremely important to remember since they will save you money as you follow these steps to prevent damage and save you grief should you ignore any of these which may result in a problem showing up. Take the time to go over these troubleshooting Do's first and pay close attention to removing any and all static buildup from yourself.Troubleshooting Do's consist of the following procedures. DO you make sure your hardware device drivers are up ... more...

Computers » Information Technology | By Brian Vogt @ Friday, 8th September 2006 @ 9:00 PM

A CMS (or content management system) can be a great way to manage a website of any size. One problem that a lot of these content management systems face is that they fail when it comes to meeting SEO standards. Two areas that they tend to create problems are keywords and "search engine friendly" urls. The urls for most cms software are long and complicated, and have little to do with the actual contents of the pages. Around the internet Joomla/Mambo (a cms) seems to be mentione... more...

Computers » Information Technology | By Chris Bryant @ Thursday, 31st August 2006 @ 9:27 AM

When you're studying for the Network+ exam, you've got a lot of new acronyms to learn! One of the basics is CSMA/CD, which stands for Carrier Sense Multiple Access with Collision Detection. That's quite a mouthful, but it's an important term to know for both your exam and real-world success. On an Ethernet segment, hosts can send data at any time. As you might guess, that's a bit of a problem in itself, because if multiple hosts send data at the same time, a co... more...

Computers » Information Technology | By annalaura brown @ Monday, 28th August 2006 @ 1:57 AM

Are you seeking to brand yourself online and to become an Internet expert? Then here are 10 tips and suggestions to help you. 1. Begin by making a list of all your hobbies, talents, gifts, passions and interests. Then do some online searches for message boards, forums, blogs, personal web sites, newsletters, and ezines covering these topics. Sign up for some of the newsletters and spend some time browsing. Determine which sites are worth your time and then visit them and leave comments an... more...

Computers » Information Technology | By Mayoor Patel @ Thursday, 10th August 2006 @ 1:44 AM

Podcasting is becoming ever more popular as more and more people get to know about it and how it works. But, as with everything, when it becomes popular it can be very confusing trying to find what you want, when there is so much to choose from. When there were not so many podcasts then it was fairly easy because either what you wanted was available, or it was not. But now, even if you want to find a podcast on a very unusual topic, then the chances are that there will be several. But you still ... more...

Computers » Information Technology | By Mayoor Patel @ Monday, 7th August 2006 @ 1:12 AM

One of the best new innovations on the web is podcasting. This is where you really make your own mini radio show that can be streamed from your website. It gives you a much more personal way of keeping in touch with your readers (or listeners), but it can also have other uses on your site. There have been some very successful language podcasting sites starting up recently. But there are a great many different ways that you can use this new medium. Really, most things that you would write about c... more...

Computers » Information Technology | By Mayoor Patel @ Sunday, 6th August 2006 @ 10:22 AM

Podcasting has been getting more popular as more people discover just how useful and entertaining they can be. One type of podcast that is getting an ever larger audience, is the comedy podcast. For a comedian that is not yet well known enough to get their own show, they can be a great way of gaining popularity and becoming more well known. Even if a young comedian gets a break in the theater, radio or TV, they are not likely to be the star and as such are not usually in control of their own sho... more...

Computers » Information Technology | By Keith George @ Friday, 4th August 2006 @ 5:37 PM

Road runner is cable internet service promoted by Time Warner and Bright Communications. Using internet for research or mundane work has become very common. By this we mean people now search the internet for scientific data as well as a cooking recipe. Time Warners road runner is a timely addition to the list of cable service providers. Dial up connections for the internet is now passe. They are slow and when we need to look in to something really fast, this delay can be very irritating. ... more...

Computers » Information Technology | By Mayoor Patel @ Wednesday, 2nd August 2006 @ 2:39 AM

Learning a language such as Spanish has never been easy, There is all of that reading through a textbook with strange spellings that try to make you speak the words as though you understand the language, or the strange video courses that keep on showing you scenes of people in a cafe ordering coffee, or trying to find their way to the train station. Of course you could always go to an evening class, but then you usually have to go at the level of the slowest person in the class, (which is even w... more...