tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-293849622012-02-02T04:35:04.912-08:00Technology related to computer networks and network security.Siju Georgehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14187678224983294088noreply@blogger.comBlogger692125InternetTechnologyBloghttp://feedburner.google.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29384962.post-28037423652238192192012-02-01T22:54:00.000-08:002012-02-01T23:01:49.643-08:002012-02-01T23:01:49.643-08:00<div style="text-align: justify;"><i>This is a guest post by Sachin about how to Reduce Your Need for Home Computer Repairs</i>. Some of us are still afraid to use our computers for fear of calling for<a href="http://www.nearbynerd.com.au/"> computer repairs</a>. In most cases, we will not need pc repairs or laptop repairs if we follow some basic principles. Computers only have a limited lifetime. The fact is the world of technology is changing so fast, if we don’t spend the money to stay with that change, personal computers actually end up costing us a lot more. Here is how to reduce, if not completely avoid the need for repairs.<br /><br /><br /><br /><ul><li><span style="font-weight: bold;">New devices</span>. If you are using a personal computer that is more than 2 years old, you can bet you will start to have problems. The problems are not related to the hardware. The only real place you have problems is with your hard drive. Replacing that will not cost much money. The problems relate to protocols of communication and the speed of your device. Older machines are slow, and cannot keep up-to-date software running. New devices are more stable and they rarely have problems.</li><li><span style="font-weight: bold;">Staying up-to-date.</span> Staying up-to-date with software and applications is essential to your computer running smoothly. Older applications do not communicate well with the newer versions and eventually become obsolete. To stay up-to-date, we need to update software, which will be put more pressure on our machines. As you can see, we are caught in a cycle of updating software to get the most out of what is currently on offer, and then we need to update our machine to have enough power to drive that software. New software is getting better, and this means it is easier to use, and we have less problems with it. Updated software often includes fixes and removal of problems on the previous versions.</li><li><span style="font-weight: bold;">Virus and malware protection</span>. The best way to avoid virus removal is not to have one in the first place. Most virus and malware will enter your computer when you download files or you view suspicious websites. We have to be very careful as a small intrusion can cause a lot of problems. Spyware watches for malware, and anti-virus protects for viruses. Make sure the protection you are using covers both. It is important to note, the newer the operating system and the latest browsers are doing a lot to protect us as well.</li><li><span style="font-weight: bold;">Follow the basics</span>. Treating your machine right will do you justice. Don’t drink, eat or smoke around your machine, turn it off properly, and make sure you keep it relatively dust free. Just following the simple prompts of your computer will mean you are doing what you should. We cannot do anything dangerously wrong. The worst thing we can do is delete something. You will always get a warning and have a second chance. It is that simple.</li></ul><br />Follow these basic principles and you will not always be calling for <a href="http://gizmo.com.au/">computer support</a>. It is not that hard, use your computer one step at a time, and use it with confidence. Read what is written on the screen.</div><br /><br /><a href="http://www.corenetworkz.com/">Technology Blog</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/29384962-2803742365223819219?l=www.corenetworkz.com' alt='' /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/InternetTechnologyBlog/~4/ckLeQwwwvMU" height="1" width="1"/>Siju Georgehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14187678224983294088noreply@blogger.com0http://www.corenetworkz.com/2012/02/how-to-reduce-your-need-for-home.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29384962.post-58375293778287074792012-01-31T01:36:00.000-08:002012-01-31T01:53:40.093-08:002012-01-31T01:53:40.093-08:00<div style="text-align: justify;"><i>This is a guest article by Shubra Sinha about <strong>Understanding Linux for 312-38: Network Security Administrator Exam</strong></i>. Linux, a free Unix-type operating system, was created in 1991 by Linus Torvalds, a student at the University of Helsinki. He started Linux by writing a kernel, which is the heart of the operating system. He created Linux with the assistance of developers around the world.<br /><br />Linux has been released under GNU General Public License and its source code is available to everyone without any cost. Therefore, anyone can work on it, change it, or enhance it. Many companies and individuals have released their own versions of operating systems based on the Linux kernel. Basic services and device drivers used by all other programs are provided by the Linux kernel.<br /><br /><br /><strong>Some features of Linux are as follows:</strong><br /><br /><ul><li>Multi-user</li><li>Multitasking</li><li>Graphical User Interface (GUI)</li><li>Hardware support</li><li>Networking connectivity</li><li>Network servers</li><li>Application support</li></ul><br /><strong>Advantages of using the Linux operating system:</strong><br /><br />Following are the advantages of using the Linux operating system:<br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><i>Cost and performance:</i></span><br /><br />The Linux is free, so there is no need to pay for it, and it comes with all applications. Linux has a good speed and is almost free from viruses.<br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><i>Resources:</i></span><br /><br />The Linux operating system does not require heavy resources as compared to Windows operating systems.<br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><i>Security:</i></span><br /><br />Linux is more secure than Windows operating systems. In 2009, the Windows operating system was affected by 48000 viruses, whereas Linux was affected by only 40.<br /><br /><i><span style="font-size:130%;">No Need of Defragmentation:</span><br /><br /></i> Linux uses different file systems, which do not require defragmentation.<br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /><i>Built-in Utilities:</i></span><br /><br />Linux comes with dozens of utilities and software, which include games, messengers, photo managers, office automation software, CD burners, PDF applications, etc.<br /><br /><br /><strong>Loopholes in Linux Security</strong><br /><br />Following are the possible security loopholes in the Linux operating system:<br /><br /><ul><li><span style="font-weight: bold;">Weak and Default Passwords:</span> The first main reason of Linux hacking is using weak and default passwords. Users always choose a password that is easy to remember, but they often forget that it may be easy to crack.</li></ul><br />Some examples of good passwords are as follows:<br /><br /><br />Password How to Remember it<br /><br />Mrci5yo : My rusty computer is 5 years old.<br />Itmp?pri : Is this my pen? Please return it.<br /><br /><ul><li><span style="font-weight: bold;">Open Network Ports:</span> The open network ports are free invitations for malicious hackers. This is one of the major reasons of Linux hacking.<br /></li><li><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:100%;" >Old Software Versions</span>:</span> It is also one of the possible reasons of Linux hacking. It may be possible that an older version of the software has some vulnerability that can be easily exploited.</li><li><span style="font-weight: bold;">Insecure and Badly Configured Programs:</span> All programs should be configured properly. Insecure and unverified programs may have a vulnerability that can be easily exploited.</li><li><span style="font-weight: bold;">Stale and Unnecessary Programs:</span> As long as there are layoffs and employee terminations, there will be a need to erase any access that the employee had.</li><li><span style="font-weight: bold;">Server Ignorance: </span>Check the Linux servers for any security hole and vulnerability regularly, otherwise this may become a cause of an attack.</li></ul><br /><br /><br /><strong>uCertify 312-38 PrepKit:</strong><br /><br />You can pass the Network Security Administrator Exam by studying from uCertify PrepKit. If you do not pass in first attempt your money will be refunded. <a href="http://www.ucertify.com/exams/EC-Council/312-38.html">312-38</a> PrepKit has:<br /><br /><ul><li>309 questions with full explanations</li><li>Chapter by Chapter Study Guide</li><li>Interactive quizzes and Study Notes</li><li>Test History and Performance Review</li><li>Interactive Software. etc</li></ul><br /><br />For trail you can download free practice questions from here: <a href="http://www.ucertify.com/download/312-38.html">http://www.ucertify.com/download/312-38.html</a>.</div><br /><br /><a href="http://www.corenetworkz.com/">Technology Blog</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/29384962-5837529377828707479?l=www.corenetworkz.com' alt='' /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/InternetTechnologyBlog/~4/3JCJ5QFJ8x0" height="1" width="1"/>Siju Georgehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14187678224983294088noreply@blogger.com0http://www.corenetworkz.com/2012/01/understanding-linux-for-312-38-network.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29384962.post-27048447812607291692012-01-30T01:52:00.000-08:002012-01-30T02:01:28.426-08:002012-01-30T02:01:28.426-08:00<div style="text-align: justify;">Windows 7 notifies the user when programs try to make changes to user computer as a part of its efforts to prevent the activities of potentially harmful programs. By default (most recommended) Windows 7 dims the user desktop when a program makes an attempt to changes to your computer. Many times users find it is difficult while they are doing some important works. If you are also find it is difficult when desktop dims when a programs makes an attempt to changes to your computer, you can change UAC (User Account Control) settings to lower levels by following the steps below.<br /><br /><br /><h2><span style="font-size:100%;">How to Change UAC Notification Settings in Windows 7</span></h2><br /><br />1. Click on <a href="http://www.corenetworkz.com/2010/07/16-useful-windows-7-tips-and-tricks.html">Windows 7</a> Logo<br /><br />2. Type "User Account Control" in Search<br /><br />3. Click on the Change User Account Control settings<br /><br /><img alt="Change User Account Control settings" src="http://img80.imageshack.us/img80/1129/useraccountcontrolwindo.png" border="0" /><br /><br />Now you can choose from four options of the Windows 7 notification methods.<br /><br /><br /><strong>i. Always notify</strong><br /><br /><img alt="How to Change Windows 7 notification when programs try to make changes in user computer" src="http://img576.imageshack.us/img576/9785/89649670.png" border="0" /><br /><br /><br /><br /><strong>ii. Notify when programs make changes to user computer </strong><br /><br /><img alt="Change UAC Settings to notify " src="http://img690.imageshack.us/img690/3360/29237671.png" border="0" /><br /><br /><strong>iii. Notify but do not dim user desktop</strong><br /><br /><img alt="do not dim when a program makes changes in Windows 7 computer" src="http://img593.imageshack.us/img593/8628/62521590.png" border="0" /><br /><br /><strong>iv. Never Notify</strong><br /><br /><br /><img alt="do not notify when a program makes changes to Windows 7 computer" src="http://img850.imageshack.us/img850/7420/97016995.png" border="0" /><br /><br /><br /><b>Further Reading</b><br /><br />1. <a href="http://www.corenetworkz.com/2010/03/turn-off-on-windows-7-security-and.html">How to turn off Windows 7 Security and maintenance alerts </a><br /><br />2. <a href="http://www.corenetworkz.com/2010/04/protect-your-flash-usb-drive-using.html">How to enable encryption and Password Protection in USB drive by Windows 7</a><br /><br />3. <a href="http://www.corenetworkz.com/2010/04/stop-installing-unwanted-programs-in.html">Prevent installation of unwanted programs in Windows 7 computer </a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.corenetworkz.com/">Technology blog</a><br /><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/29384962-2704844781260729169?l=www.corenetworkz.com' alt='' /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/InternetTechnologyBlog/~4/L8erPAzplJ4" height="1" width="1"/>Siju Georgehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14187678224983294088noreply@blogger.com1http://www.corenetworkz.com/2012/01/how-to-change-windows-7-notification.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29384962.post-35865091000161035652012-01-26T00:28:00.000-08:002012-01-26T00:34:11.116-08:002012-01-26T00:34:11.116-08:00<div style="text-align: justify;"><i>This is a guest post by Crystal J. Briscoe about <strong>five common Blogging Mistakes That Can Be Fixed Easily</strong></i>. One of the most annoying things about reading a really good blog content is the inability to navigate the blog or change the view with ease. While most bloggers usually make certain errors while building their blogs, the following are some of the mistakes that can make your blog useless and what you can do to fix them.<br /><br /><strong>1) Using Mysterious Fonts For Your Blog Contents</strong><br /><br />Whereas making use of distinct fonts to design your blog logo or to create titles for your sidebars can provide your site with a unique look, they should not be used for creating blog content. Fonts that every blogger should use when developing contents for their sites are Times New Roman, Georgia and Serif. This is because these fonts are easy to read by virtually anyone.<br /><br /><strong>2) Building A Compacted Content Zone</strong><br /><br />First-time web developers usually make the error of stuffing their content in a small region on their blog sites. For instance a 250 pixel sidebar on the left that is followed by a 400 pixel content, which is then followed by a 250 pixel sidebar placed on the right. Using this type of structure, your blog content occupies less than 50 percent space on your site. Note that, the content is the main reason for creating the blog. If you prefer to stuff your blog with ads, thus compromising on the blog content, you will be losing a lot of readers.<br /><br /><strong>3) Putting A Sidebar on The left-hand Side of Your Blog</strong><br /><br />Unless published in Arabic, a book is usually read from the left to the right side. By choosing to place a sidebar on the left-hand side of your blog, you will essentially be drawing away their attention from the main blog content. As such, when creating a blog, make sure that the contents are placed on the left side of the website.<br /><br /><strong>4) Installing Audio and Video Files Which Loads Automatically</strong><br /><br />There is nothing as irritating as opening a blog and the audio or video file starts to play automatically. Foremost, it is thoughtless to the reader that might not be captivated or able to view the video files, for instance at work. It becomes even more irritating when someone has begun to read the content and is already engrossed in the flow only to be disrupted by a video or audio file. You can use audio or video<br />files as a means of increasing time on the blog. But, do not use them in a way that they scare the reader.<br /><br /><strong>5) Failing To Update Your Blog</strong><br /><br />Of what use is a blog if it has stale content? If you want to get endless traffic to your blog, ensure that the contents are updated on a regular basis. In addition, when users post comments, you need to respond to them in a timely manner. The moment you forget about your blog, your audience will also forget about it. The good news is that these mistakes can easily be avoided by following the tips given herein.<br /><br /><b>Author Bio:</b><br /><br />Crystal J. Briscoe is from Self Test Engine. Looking for <a href="http://www.selftestengine.com/642-384.html">642-384</a> exam help? Let’s take advantage of Self test engine self paced <a href="http://www.selftestengine.com/642-427.html">642-427</a> training and pass your IT exams on first try.<br /></div><br /><a href="http://www.corenetworkz.com/">Technology Blog</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/29384962-3586509100016103565?l=www.corenetworkz.com' alt='' /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/InternetTechnologyBlog/~4/VC-SIxi5F5M" height="1" width="1"/>Siju Georgehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14187678224983294088noreply@blogger.com0http://www.corenetworkz.com/2012/01/5-blogging-mistakes-that-can-be-fixed.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29384962.post-89268437661542945202012-01-25T02:26:00.000-08:002012-01-25T02:33:20.467-08:002012-01-25T02:33:20.467-08:00<div style="text-align: justify;"><strong>This is a guest post by <i>Crystal J. Briscoe</i> about seven simple steps to minimize Shopping Cart Desertion</strong>. Shopping cart deserting? If it is, are you taking initiatives to avoid it? Surely you are. But are you sure you’re doing the right thing? Well here are some tips that will avoid your shopping cart desertion.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">1. Make Your Store User Friendly</span><br /><br />The end of shopping cart desertion is what you want. Along with it, the ease of customer is what you should want. Your store should be user friendly.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">2. Technology Is What That Matters</span><br /><br />Develop a good website. Sitemap should be clear. Keep a check on what the customers are buying. Ensure that whatever the customer is putting into his basket, he shall be able to view it again. Make icons which will continuously show him what is going in his basket and what is he dropping out.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">3. Display Stock Count</span><br /><br />To avoid any hassle, you should always continuously show the amount left in your stock so that the customer shall have a clear picture of what he can buy and in what quantity.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">4. Give Relaxation To Your Customers</span><br /><br />You might not agree to this, but seriously, at least for some time you should try this too. Customers shall be able to change sizes, colors or the quantity of the products until the complete their shopping.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">5. Give Discounts</span><br /><br />Tell your customers how easy and beneficial it is when they are shopping from an online store. Just display a single line that defines a complete meaning of the advantage of shopping from your store. You may go like this: That the product costs $30 in the market, you are giving it for $25! And provide multiple payment options. Give your customers with the best and the most feasible options! Don’t restrict them to pay via a particular payment option. Expand the payment options in order to ease your customers.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">6. Mistakes You Do? Track them</span><br /><br />Along with all the best that you can give your customers, track what your mistakes are. For this, you may need to develop a system that will keep you notified of the possible errors which you can rectify. Through calling options, you can make it sure to your customer that you’ll be available on call in case any problem erupts. That would be a strong initiative to stop the desertion.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">7. Ensure Regularity Of New Customers</span><br /><br />You might not need to do too much to grasp your old customers, they’re going to come to you anyway but what is it that you can do to make your new customers regular? Make the registration and log-in process easier for them. Let it not become an obstacle between you and your new customers. Moreover, be careful about return and exchange policies. This is something where you need to be crystal clear to your customers whether be the new or old. This must be mentioned on each and every page so that afterwards the customer may not complain that he did not see it on the product’s page.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author Bio</span><br /><br />Crystal J. Briscoe is from Self Test Engine. Looking for <a href="http://www.selftestengine.com/642-241.html">642-241</a> exam help? Let’s take advantage of Self test engine self paced <a href="http://www.selftestengine.com/642-374.html">642-374</a> training and pass your IT exams on first try.</div><br /><br /><a href="http://www.corenetworkz.com/">Technology Blog</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/29384962-8926843766154294520?l=www.corenetworkz.com' alt='' /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/InternetTechnologyBlog/~4/woAeH5ZGGjQ" height="1" width="1"/>Siju Georgehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14187678224983294088noreply@blogger.com0http://www.corenetworkz.com/2012/01/7-simple-ways-to-minimize-shopping-cart.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29384962.post-37478095667922228952012-01-21T12:05:00.000-08:002012-01-21T12:14:09.197-08:002012-01-21T12:14:09.197-08:00<div style="text-align: justify;"><strong>This is a guest article by <i>Sachin</i> about When a user Needs Computer Support and Repairs.</strong>An experienced computer user will know if there is a real problem with their computer, or they have hit a small glitch, bug, or perhaps a virus. Normally, most computer-related problems only require <a href="http://gizmo.com.au/">computer support</a>, which can be found all over the Internet, unless you want to pay a monthly fee for dedicated home support. Your problem might be common, especially if it is only a software issue. If you are using your computer more and more, there will always be times when something is not working as well as it should be.<br /><br />This is something those who are inexperienced with computers may have trouble understanding. Small glitches can normally be solved in a matter of minutes if you follow some simple rules. It may well be the way you are using your computer that has caused the problem. Here is a look at the difference between costly repairs, and support issues, and how to go about determining the root of your problem.<br /><br /><br /><br />The difference between repairs and support. Calling for a computer repairs service is normally only required when there is something seriously wrong with your computer. With today’s modern devices, there is little that can go wrong from normal use. Repairs are normally needed if you have done something such as drop your computer and damaged your screen or hard drive.<br /><br />Repairs normally mean the replacement of a component. Just because your computer is behaving a little funny, or it is not doing what you want, does not mean you are in for costly fixes. Support forums and services by specialist providers will be a source of determining what is wrong with software on your computer, and how to fix that problem.<br /><br /><br /><br />Learning a process of elimination. When trying to discover the source of a problem on your computer, using a process of elimination is the only way to go. Most problems are caused by the same common reasons. Virus and malware are often the root cause of most problems we meet. Keeping your computer clean and well maintained will help you avoid many problems. Reinstalling software that is backed up will only take a few minutes, and this may solve all of your problems.<br /><br /><br /><br />Keeping your computer up-to-date. Many people wonder why they need to keep installing new versions of software and other system elements on their computer. Personal computers are designed to connect to the supplier’s central server, either that of the operating system, or that of an application. Suppliers are constantly improving their software and systems.<br /><br />Recent malware or virus releases may have attacked their software, and they have developed a fix for that, for example. By keeping our software up-to-date, we know we have the best of what is available at that time. Remember, the world of computers and software applications are moving very fast, and that is why you might need to be updating so regularly. Your problem might only be because you are not up<br />to date.<br /><br /><br /><br />Appreciate the importance of backups. In most cases, the worst thing that can happen with your computer is you need to reinstall the operating system. Even in the case of a total hard drive failure (which will require the purchase and installation of a new component from a <a href="http://gizmo.com.au/services/repair.html">computer repairs</a> professional), if you have a copy of all your data, there is little to worry about. Software that regularly takes snapshots of your total data (such as Apple’s TimeMachine) will mean you have a complete copy<br />of all your information.<br /><br />Replace a hard drive, or even use a completely new machine, and you can be back where you were in a matter of minutes. Always backup your data, and saving your information on a stable online server is always a great way to go. That way you don’t even have to worry about maintaining your own backup drives.<br /><br />Sometimes it is just better to start with a fresh and modern personal computer. Older machines are less capable of handling more modern and sophisticated applications. As time goes by, the software we are using is very intricate. Websites are actually sophisticated applications running in our browser, and our computer needs the processing power to get the job done. Computers will behave strangely because they are bogged down with so many things to do. A new device will cut through those calculations with ease.</div><br /><br /><a href="http://www.corenetworkz.com/">Technology Blog</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/29384962-3747809566792222895?l=www.corenetworkz.com' alt='' /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/InternetTechnologyBlog/~4/bvmpQ9QH_9I" height="1" width="1"/>Siju Georgehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14187678224983294088noreply@blogger.com0http://www.corenetworkz.com/2012/01/recognising-when-you-need-computer.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29384962.post-25359650037593375682012-01-20T01:38:00.000-08:002012-01-25T02:23:26.553-08:002012-01-25T02:23:26.553-08:00<div style="text-align: justify;"><strong>This is a guest post by Crystal J. Briscoe about five must have gadgets for home and office needs.</strong> Modern gadgets can make life easy using the latest technology with the best of features. Some of the must have gadgets for home and office are as follows.<br /><br /><strong>1- Sanwa 400 CAM-007</strong><br /><br />– This small sized digital camera is suitable for those who do not like big and bulky cameras. The 5.o megapixel camera can take pictures and record video. The camera fits on a key chain. Size of the camera is 51mm x 30mm x 20mm. its weight is 14 grams. This camera has an optical viewfinder and micro sd card. It also has a voice recorder. The price of this camera is $38. The camera is portable and is affordable.<br /><br /><strong>2-MiShare –</strong><br /><br />With this, the user can share tunes on the iPod with friends. A miShare is a small handheld gadget through which ipods can be connected and files can thus be shared without the need of a computer or cable. This device works on Mini, 3G to 6G models of iPods. Through miShare, videos and photos can be shared anytime, anywhere. The device is used by bands and performers for distributing to fans at music and video shows and other occasions. The device can be used by religious places like church, mosque etc for downloading to the public. Speeches<br />from the political contenders can be shared on miShare.<br /><br /><strong>3-Electronic Dictionary Bookmark –</strong><br /><br />This device has Collins Gem dictionary and saves a lot of time for the book lovers. There are 38,000 definitions of the dictionary that are reduced in size in this device and can be operated by the use of buttons. So now, the user has the word meanings at fingertips. In the device, the user can type in followed by the meanings that he can read like a book. The device is also useful as a bookmark where the user has to switch on the power button, type a word and press ok. The device then displays the meaning of the word. The device is easy to use and compact. It is available in three colors.<br /><br /><strong>4-Vornado Zippi Fan – </strong><br /><br />The energy efficient fan from Vornado is small and portable. It is useful for travelers and office use. The fan has blades made from soft cloth. The fan can be folded and packed. It is safe to touch the fan blades even during its motion. The fan is electric and there is no need of battery for its operation. Though the fan is quiet, it has enough power to create movement of air. Price of the fan is $16. It can be bought online from Amazon.<br /><br /><strong>5-USB Digital Voice Recorder – </strong><br /><br />It’s time to switch over from pen and notebook to eco friendly voice recorder for recording notes at company meeting and conference. This device is useful for taking important voice notes directly instead of using paper for taking notes. Thus, there is no more any embarrassment and fear from the boss when the user can simply use this voice recorder for recording at important official occasions and meetings and noting important points. The device can be bought at ThinkGeek for $49.99.<br /><br /><b>Author Bio</b><br /><br />Crystal J. Briscoe is from Exams Expert. Looking for <a href="http://www.examsexpert.com/ST0-085.html">ST0-085</a> exam help? Let’s take advantage of Exams Expert self paced <a href="http://www.examsexpert.com/ST0-116.html">ST0-116</a> training and pass your IT exams on first try.</div><br /><br /><a href="http://www.corenetworkz.com/">Technology Blog</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/29384962-2535965003759337568?l=www.corenetworkz.com' alt='' /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/InternetTechnologyBlog/~4/Q0qnQxWxM7Y" height="1" width="1"/>Siju Georgehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14187678224983294088noreply@blogger.com0http://www.corenetworkz.com/2012/01/five-must-have-gadgets-for-home-and.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29384962.post-31650451036484878022012-01-19T10:39:00.000-08:002012-01-19T10:48:35.894-08:002012-01-19T10:48:35.894-08:00<div style="text-align: justify;"><i>This is a guest post by <strong>Crystal J. Briscoe</strong> about five easy ways to generate money from your blog</i>.Blogging has become a good way of earning money. Today several people have started created their blogs for making money online. It is an easier way of making cash by following different procedures that would help in running your business. Today business owners prefer blogging that helps them making a good deal of money. To gain success there is a need to follow certain principles that would help in increasing your sales. Before staring blogging first decide how you could make cash from your blogs. Create some new ideas to implement to start a blog. Set your income goals beforehand.<br /><br />Easy ways of making money with blog:<br /><br /><b>1. Writing Reviews of the products:</b><br /><br />• Products reviews are a best way to make money. Every day thousands of products are launched in the market. Due to increase competition companies wants to sell their products. So, you can take part in affiliating marketing of thousands of products that would bring profit to you.<br /><br />• Create a new blog for the new product. If you are able to gain the customer attention by promoting the products and if the customers bought those products then the company would offer you with a part of their product sale.<br /><br />• Provide with the maximum information of the products that helps the customers in knowing about it. On the successful selling of each product you will be able to get the commission.<br /><br /><b>2. Post ads in your blogs:</b><br /><br />• There are many popular advertising companies that take the ads from the companies and every time the ads are clicked the ads companies are get paid. Hence, you could take the ads from the advertising companies.<br /><br />• Post the ads in your blogs; if your reader clicks the ads then you will be able to get some dollars paid by it.<br /><br /><b>3. Have quality content in blogs:</b><br /><br />To make money you need to have a good traffic and content. Knowing about these money making strategy you will be able to make good money from blogs.<br /><br />• Provide with the quality content in your blog that would gain the visitors interest. The more traffic you have, more the chances of making money.<br /><br /><br /><br /><b>4. Sell your own products and service:</b><br /><br /><br /><br />A best way to earn money through blogs is by selling own products and services. Create your blog as your product is launched in market. Provide with the correct and detailed information about your product.<br /><br />. Hire a good writer that writes quality content for your website.<br /><br /><br /><br /><b>5. Promoting your blogs:</b><br /><br />A best way of earning good money is by gaining the readers attention. This is done by promoting your blogs. The promotion is the major step to success.<br /><br />• Promote your work by providing with the topics which the readers are mostly interested in reading.<br /><br />• Some methods of promotion are using social networking sites like facebook, twitter and providing the like option, emails, article writing etc.<br /><br />• Ask your friends to visit your blogs.<br /><br />• By commenting on other people blogs would also help in connecting with them and their visitors.<br /><br /><b>Author Bio</b><br /><br />Crystal J. Briscoe is from <a href="http://www.examsexpert.com/">Exams Experts</a>, He has been blogging from last 3 years, He is Professional Content Writer and also SEO guru, He is full with possessions of experience, and even more degrees, these days he is busy in <a href="http://www.examsexpert.com/BH0-012.html">BH0-012</a> Certifications. He gets pleasure from Blogging.</div><br /><br /><a href="http://www.corenetworkz.com/">Technology Blog</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/29384962-3165045103648487802?l=www.corenetworkz.com' alt='' /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/InternetTechnologyBlog/~4/Q2xAO2GJGcc" height="1" width="1"/>Siju Georgehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14187678224983294088noreply@blogger.com0http://www.corenetworkz.com/2012/01/discover-5-easy-ways-to-make-money-with.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29384962.post-89019070781533373592012-01-17T21:51:00.000-08:002012-01-17T21:59:08.723-08:002012-01-17T21:59:08.723-08:00<div style="text-align: justify;"><i>This is a guest post by <strong>Jane Smith</strong></i>. I grew up on Windows operating systems (OS) my whole life, so I know all the trials and tribulations that can come with the Windows experience. Over time, the operating system will appear to slow down and deteriorate as you install more programs, drivers, and have more background processes running. There are ways to clean up your current OS and limit running processes, but I find these steps to be tedious and nerve-racking. For me, I would rather reinstall my OS than slim down processes and troubleshoot drivers.<br /><br />This mentality has caused me to reinstall my OS a good number of times. Even on Windows 7, the supposed godsend of Windows, I've had to reinstall the OS more times than I'd like to admit (keep in mind, I demand a lot from my OS). The most embarrassing aspect of my chronic OS reinstallation habits is that, with all Windows 7 features at my call, I didn't need to reinstall my OS ever.<br /><br /><b>How Save States Work</b><br /><br />A save state will essentially create a detailed image that backs up your entire OS, including files, applications, accounts, preferences, and anything else that has do to anything with your current running computer. The beauty of save states is that both Mac and Windows systems currently have the ability to do this. For Mac, you use an application called <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1427">Time Machine</a> which is available for Mac OS X 10.6 and OS X Lion. For Windows, you use a control panel program called <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/Restore-your-computer-from-a-system-image-backup">Recovery</a> which is only available on Windows 7.<br /><br />Backing up your OS is extremely easy to do, and both links in the above paragraph should explain how to create a backup image and how to restore to that backup image as simply as possible. For both Windows and Mac, I recommend creating the backup image on an external hard drive that has a lot of space. Depending on how much is on your current OS, your backup image will likely be pretty huge.<br /><br /><b>My Recommendation</b><br /><br />Really, you can create a backup for your OS at any time, but I find that the best way to do it is after a fresh reformatting of your hard drive and reinstallation of your OS. Particularly if you've noticed your OS showing a little age, a little glitchyness, or some other form of inconsistency, I wouldn’t hesitate to perform the last reinstallation of your OS you will ever need to perform.<br /><br />Remember that before you reinstall your operating system, you should back up all of your files, and I would get all of the software that you are going to have to reinstall in order. After you reinstall your OS, install all the software you need as soon as you can, and be sure to tweak your preferences in programs, applications, and browsers. You want your OS to be as clean and tweaked as possible, so that if anything ever goes wrong, you can always restore to this perfect OS setup.<br /><br /><b>Byline:</b><br /><br />Jane Smith is a freelance writer and blogger. She writes about <a href="http://www.backgroundcheck.org/">criminal background check</a> for Backgroundcheck.org. Questions and comments can be sent to: janesmth161 (@ )gmail.com<br /></div><i><br /><a href="http://www.corenetworkz.com/">Technology Blog</a></i><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/29384962-8901907078153337359?l=www.corenetworkz.com' alt='' /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/InternetTechnologyBlog/~4/MAb8R_moCAM" height="1" width="1"/>Siju Georgehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14187678224983294088noreply@blogger.com1http://www.corenetworkz.com/2012/01/last-os-reinstallation-youll-ever-need.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29384962.post-52799601253539077502012-01-17T01:05:00.000-08:002012-01-17T01:12:30.433-08:002012-01-17T01:12:30.433-08:00<div style="text-align: justify;"><i>This is a guest article by <strong>Laura Backes</strong> about five basic ways to protect our computers</i>.Keeping your computer protected is important to you and your personal information. To avoid computer viruses, crashes and identify theft keep these five basic tips in mind when keeping your computer safe:<br /><br /><b>Your Firewalls:</b><br />Firewalls aid inguarding your computer from possible hackers from stealing your information; hackers also have the capabilities to delete, change things as well as crash your computer. Most at home computers you buy come with this capability. If it does not, you can always purchase it individually. To check to see if your firewall is on, check out your taskbar in the bottom right hand corner or open the Windows Security Center to find out.<br /><br /><b>Your Antivirus:</b><br />Antivirus software is a program intended to stop damaging software programs from attacking your computer and starting viruses. Most likely your computer came with a trial program, like Norton. Once the trial has expired, be sure to renew or purchase a new antivirus program. There are many great products on the market to protect your computer, don’t be afraid to do your research to find which antivirus software program is your best bet.After installing it, be sure to update your Antivirus Software when needed. You will be advised by the program with pop-up windows. Helpful and time saving tip: most antivirus software programs can be set<br />to update routinely.<br /><br /><b>Your Antispyware:</b><br /><br />Spyware and Malware are one of the computer’s world’s largest problems. Malware stands for malicious software programs. Once on your computer, they can take over your whole computer observingwhat you search for and other things like passwords, keystrokes, etc. Some computers offer free spyware or you can download or purchase low-cost programs from your local computer stores. Be careful when buying your spyware protection online, there can be ads offering you protective products but in fact it can be spyware or malware. Stick to the big names that you know and trust when buying.<br /><br /><b>Downloading:</b><br />Downloading is all in your hands, you are in complete control. A tip to keep in mind, when in doubt, don’t download. There could be many dangerous things waiting in your email. You may get some unfamiliar emails that read, “Important information”, attachment. Do not open. Be cautious and use your best judgment. If you do not know that person best case is not to open it. Also know that you can get viruses from your personal email contacts to, so when in doubt perform a virus scan for your emails. Your computer operating system will occasionally need to run updates to keep up with the changes and tests it runs. Allow them to run; these runs will help you recognize any unwelcome problems with your computer. Happy safe computing!<br /><br /><b>Author Bio:</b><br />This is a guest post from Laura Backes, she enjoys writing about all kinds of subjects and also topics related to <a href="http://www.dslserviceproviders.org/">internet providers in my area</a>. You can reach her at: laurabackes8 (@) gmail (dot)com.</div><br /><br /><a href="http://www.corenetworkz.com/">Technology Blog</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/29384962-5279960125353907750?l=www.corenetworkz.com' alt='' /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/InternetTechnologyBlog/~4/EptHqQO8nmU" height="1" width="1"/>Siju Georgehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14187678224983294088noreply@blogger.com1http://www.corenetworkz.com/2012/01/5-easy-basic-ways-to-protect-your.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29384962.post-37800062648600072922012-01-15T05:36:00.000-08:002012-01-15T05:46:01.581-08:002012-01-15T05:46:01.581-08:00<div style="text-align: justify;"><i>This is a guest post by <strong>Crystal J. Briscoe</strong></i>. Google have several resources available that helps those people who own their website. These resources help you in the success of the business. The Google resources could be accessed easily if you have a Google account. Once signing with the Goggle account the user would be able to use the various resources available online.<br /><br /><b>1. Resources available for free:</b><br /><br />As Google wants the people to use its resources hence these are offered free of<br />cost. The user could enjoy their services based on the requirements. As most people uses Yahoo for email service, hence Google offered the users to sign in with a single user id and gain access to its various recourses.<br /><br /><br /><br /><b>2. Various Google Resources:</b><br /><br />In order to make use of the Google resources one must have the Gmail account that would help in utilizing there resources. You Gmail account would help in using different resources available easily. Just logging with your Gmail account and you will be able to use the various features.<br /><br />Through the Gmail account you will get access to the following:<br /><br />Images<br />Videos<br />Goggle Maps<br /><br /><b>3. Google Resources for Increasing Web Traffic:</b><br /><br />Those people who want to have huge traffic for their website could utilize the following resources:<br /><br />Blogs: The Google Blogger.com lets the people to create their blogs for free. The blogs are used for making money, promoting anything which user needs.<br /><br />Buzz: The Google Buzz feature is used to post the Hubpages links so the other buzzers could use it easily.<br /><br />Google site: These sites are free that lets the users to build free sites.<br /><br />Groups: This Google feature helps one in participating in different discussions on any topic based on their choice.<br /><br /><br /><br /><b>4. Important Google Resources:</b><br /><br /><br /><br />Adsense: The users who have a Google account could only use this feature to collect revenues from the Google ads. These ads are used to earn a good income by posting these ads in your websites.<br /><br />• Adwords: Users needs to pay Google whenever their ads were clicked by any person. This tool is used for advertising the products.<br /><br />• Analytics: This works as a tracking system that lets the people to know how much traffic visited their website. It helps in tracking your ranks in the search engine. This Google resource shows how many clicks you have got for your website.<br /><br />• Adwords keywords search tool: This feature could be used by the people but with the limitations. This is used to find out the keywords that are being used by the Google for searching the desired result. This is very useful for gaining the traffic to the website. Those who want to use its regularly needs to have an Adwords account.<br /><br /><b>5. Google Research tool:</b><br /><br />Reader: Through this tool user would be able to read any blogs or recommend it to their friends. This would help in researching any new information or articles.<br /><br />Scholar: This tool lets the users to search from the articles, journals, legal opinions etc.<br /><br /><b>Author Bio</b><br /><br />Crystal J. Briscoe is from <a href="http://www.examsking.com/">Exams King</a>, He has been blogging from last 3 years, He is Professional Content Writer and also SEO guru, He is full with possessions of experience, and even more degrees, these days he is busy in <a href="http://www.selftestengine.com/117-304.html">117-304</a> Certifications. He gets pleasure from Blogging. </div><br /><br /><a href="http://www.corenetworkz.com/">Technology Blog</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/29384962-3780006264860007292?l=www.corenetworkz.com' alt='' /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/InternetTechnologyBlog/~4/3wCMHBxs7kQ" height="1" width="1"/>Siju Georgehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14187678224983294088noreply@blogger.com0http://www.corenetworkz.com/2012/01/roundup-of-must-have-google-resources.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29384962.post-61533496949140313272012-01-02T11:46:00.000-08:002012-01-03T08:50:48.723-08:002012-01-03T08:50:48.723-08:00<div style="text-align: justify;">It’s true that when one door closes, another one opens right after that. This seems to be true in case of HTML5 with Adobe making an announcement of shutting the doors on Mobile Flash. This is a move which is suggestive of the fact that HTML5 is making a great way to stay ahead in the competition with amazing progress line. It’s becoming difficult to differentiate between web-based HTML5 apps and the other native apps. But when analyzed in terms of expense, it’s a fact worth accepting that less expense is required to build a mobile with HTML5.<br /><br />Web development model is good enough to save time as the developers don’t have to write it in several languages. The future of mobile web apps is very promising as inter-app messaging, background script processing and improved UI animations are few big things to look forward to. HTML5 video is capable of providing a better mobile user experience with even faster CPUs and high performance memory.<br /><br /><strong>Flash’s Focus on Mobile apps &amp; PC browsing</strong><br /><br />Flash has always enabled richest content on the web and reaches beyond the capability of customers. Flash has served as a blueprint for standardization of brand new HTML technologies. HTML5 is now supported on all the major mobile devices, wherein some, it makes the most happening and exclusive feature. This is the reason why HTML5 should be seen as a great solution for creating the most possible expressive content in browsers.<br /><br />Future of flash on mobile will be mainly focusing on flash developers, package native apps and Adobe AIR. There are more possible changes that are supposed to take place in order to increase the investment in HTML5. Flash will have a more improved impact on the industry and this includes advanced gaming too.<br /><br /><strong>HTML5: Impressive Features over Media Flash</strong><br /><br />Why is HTML5 gaining in popularity? Here are some of the impressive features HTML5 promises to introduce its users to –<br /><br />1. Media player is possible even without a plug-in and flash player<br />2. HTML5 introduces ‘Geolocation’ through IP addresses, Wi-F, GPS and more<br />3. Web apps and information can be stored locally in your computer with the help of Offline storage<br />4. Drag and Drop feature will be an advantage for ecommerce sites<br /><br /><strong>Is HTML5 proving to be a Risk?</strong><br /><br />Its HTML5 that is covering huge grounds of success after it switched from HTML4. HTML is aiming good attention towards web application which are missing in the previous versions of HTML. HTML5 is comfortably filling up the void that Silverlight and Flash could not manage to make up.<br /><br />HTML5 is richest and going really big and it can be seen as the advent of the web. HTML5 is being promoted by Mozilla and Google. If the analysts are to be believed the next gen HTML5 is aiming to come up with large number of features which may or may not be critical. HTML5 is a never-ending discussion that can be allowed to co-exist by letting the people decide whether this technology is going to suffice all their needs.<br /><br />There are good enough reasons for you to feel excited about the next generation of HTML5 and Flash. They literally represent the ‘super power’ since they offer developers and content publishers superb options for compelling web and application experiences. Pushing through the possible barriers of technology, HTML5 can be looked up as a revolution meeting opportunity. With new syntactical features, HTML5 is all set to rock the tech world.<br /><br /><b>About the Author:</b><br /><br />The above article is composed and edited by Shannen D. She is associated with many technology and designing communities as their freelance writer and adviser. In her free time she writes articles related to technology, <a href="http://www.satnav-expert.co.uk/">sat nav</a>, mobile applications, etc.</div> <br /><br /><a href="http://www.corenetworkz.com/">Technology Blog</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/29384962-6153349694914031327?l=www.corenetworkz.com' alt='' /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/InternetTechnologyBlog/~4/HwvehdZXvbw" height="1" width="1"/>Siju Georgehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14187678224983294088noreply@blogger.com0http://www.corenetworkz.com/2012/01/mobile-flash-closes-down-and-opening.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29384962.post-42029383763265712262011-12-30T14:06:00.000-08:002012-01-05T14:12:03.548-08:002012-01-05T14:12:03.548-08:00I have got a offer from uCertify to review their PrepKit and I have accepted that challenge and now I am reviewing <a href="http://www.ucertify.com/exams/EC-Council/312-38.html">312-38</a> prepkit from uCertify. <br /><br />As soon as I am done with the full review I will post it for you all.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/29384962-4202938376326571226?l=www.corenetworkz.com' alt='' /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/InternetTechnologyBlog/~4/p9ETNNErHh4" height="1" width="1"/>Siju Georgehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14187678224983294088noreply@blogger.com0http://www.corenetworkz.com/2011/12/review-of-ucertify-product-312-38.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29384962.post-68715731980746604162011-12-16T05:34:00.000-08:002011-12-16T05:39:28.212-08:002011-12-16T05:39:28.212-08:00<div style="text-align: justify;"><i>This is a guest post by <strong>David Ritchie</strong> about PC Clean Up techniques.</i>Cleaning up your personal computer to get it running faster may take a little bit of time to really do it properly, but it will save you time by making your computer run more quickly and efficiently overall. There are various techniques you can use to boost the performance of your computer and get the clutter and cob webs out of your hard drive.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.top-cleaners.com/">Computer clean up</a> techniques vary and you don't have to do them all. Of course, it's recommended to do a major PC clean-up on a regular basis (perhaps two times a year), but a few techniques may suffice to keep your computer running at a decent speed. In particular, you will want to do defragmentation, spyware detection and elimination, and deletion of duplicate files.<br /><br />Defragmentation of a computer's hard drive helps your computer run more efficiently by organizing the contents contained therein. Before defragmentation, your computer's hard drive likely has pieces and parts of files stored in multiple locations. Whenever you search for the file, your computer has to locate all of the pieces and reconfigure them, which takes time and hard drive resources. Defragmentation is like all the king's men putting Humpty Dumpty back together again. It gets your hard drive put back together in an orderly fashion that makes it more functional and efficient.<br /><br />Find reputable software to scan for spyware on your computer and help you get rid of the stuff that it finds. Though you may be remarkably cautious about staying away from places where your computer could fall prey to spyware, it still happens from time to time that you'll end up inadvertently installing spyware on your computer. Scanning for spyware will help you protect your privacy while getting rid of software programs that are making your computer run more slowly. Indeed, a computer that is running slowly is a diagnostic sign indicating that there may be spyware present on the PC.<br /><br />Finally, find software that will detect duplicate files on your hard drive. Duplicate files are just taking up unnecessary space on your computer, bogging it down. Deleting duplicate files can give your computer more wiggle room as far as hard drive resources, which should make your computer run faster.<br /><br />Using PC clean-up techniques to keep your computer in fine working order is important if you plan to use your computer for a long period of time without replacing it. Cleaning up your PC can help diminish the wear and tear on your computer over time and increase the likelihood that your computer will last for many years.</div><br /><br /><a href="http://www.corenetworkz.com/">Technology Blog</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/29384962-6871573198074660416?l=www.corenetworkz.com' alt='' /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/InternetTechnologyBlog/~4/-7HEavOhIVA" height="1" width="1"/>Siju Georgehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14187678224983294088noreply@blogger.com2http://www.corenetworkz.com/2011/12/pc-clean-up-techniques.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29384962.post-42003712338977313132011-12-14T02:02:00.000-08:002011-12-14T02:20:11.333-08:002011-12-14T02:20:11.333-08:00<div style="text-align: justify;">When I started my career as Network Engineer I was not much aware of the difference between DOS attack and DDOS attack. It is because in many sources these two terms used to refer the same/ similar type of attacks where both are using same techniques to shut down victim server. Later when I started learning network security, I realized the difference between DOS and DDOS. To learn more about DOS attack follow the link below.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.corenetworkz.com/2009/03/denial-of-service-dos-attacks-tutorial.html">What is Denial Of Service Attack</a><br /><br /><strong>What is the Difference between DOS Attack and DDOS Attack </strong><br /><br /><br />Difference between Denial of Service Attack (DOS) and Distributed Denial of Service Attack (DDOS) lies in the number of participants included in the attack. In DOS Attack one computer is participating but in DDOS attack multiple computers are participating the attack. Both are using the same technique to down the victim like sending too much <a href="http://www.corenetworkz.com/2009/04/increase-speed-of-your-internet.html">connection</a> requests to the victim and let the victim crash. The concept of botnet lies with DDOS Attack. Each computer participates in the Distributed Denial of Service Attack is called botnet. Botnet can be either an infected computer or an active computer designed to participates the attack.<br /><br />Both DOS and DDOS attacks are difficult to stop without hurting the functionality of the victim server. It is because unlike other hacking attempts, DDOS attacks do not utilize the source code vulnerability but over-using the resources of the server. In some recent studies it is revealed that no one is using the traditional methods like sending too many packets (layer 3 attack) to down the victim but they learned many advanced techniques to bypass the Firewall protection against Distributed Denial of Service Attack. Some <a href="http://www.corenetworkz.com/2011/01/make-sure-your-computer-and-network-are.html">advanced hacking</a> groups possess the knowledge to attack a victim through various network layers using different vectors. They may first start with sending unlimited number of ICMP messages and later turn to UDP , TCP etc. It makes the attack more complex.<br /><br /><br />So in a nut shell Denial of Service Attack (DOS) uses one computer to attack a server where DDOS uses multiple computers to complete the mission.</div><br /><br /><b>Further Readings </b><br /><br />1. <a href="http://www.corenetworkz.com/2011/05/what-is-tcp-split-handshake-attack-and.html">What is TCP Split Handshake Attack</a><br /><br />2. <a href="http://www.corenetworkz.com/2009/03/what-is-smurf-attack-how-to-prevent-it.html">What is Smurf attack and How to prevent it</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.corenetworkz.com/">Technology Blog</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/29384962-4200371233897731313?l=www.corenetworkz.com' alt='' /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/InternetTechnologyBlog/~4/ijPpCEETxhc" height="1" width="1"/>Siju Georgehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14187678224983294088noreply@blogger.com0http://www.corenetworkz.com/2011/12/difference-between-dos-attack-and-ddos.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29384962.post-63222048925810544832011-12-13T03:42:00.000-08:002011-12-13T03:50:09.629-08:002011-12-13T03:50:09.629-08:00<div style="text-align: justify;"><i>This is a guest post by <strong>Margot</strong></i>. Unless you live completely off the grid, network security is an issue relevant to us all. From identity theft and computer viruses to major hacks into national security, we are all in need of the most up to date and constantly advancing security measures to protect our lives and businesses. Sure I use a deadbolt on my front door, but a physical home invasion is the least of my worries in comparison to the serious and permanent damage that can be inflicted online. For small businesses, Dell SecureWorks is one way to go, and you could maybe check out <a href="http://www.cheapstingybargains.com/cheapster/dell/">deals using Dell coupons</a> to save some money on their new appliances.<br /><br />Viruses that evade anti-malware exist, making giants like Apple and McAfee, and even Norway’s National Security Agency vulnerable to hackers in 2011 alone. All kinds of stuff can be sabotaged with online security breaches. In central Illinois this year someone remotely turned a water pump on and off, causing the pump to burn out. Sony’s PlayStation network was hacked this year too; 77 million member’s credit cards were compromised. Hackers stole Citigroup credit card numbers resulting in 2.7 million in fraudulent losses. Remember the <a href="http://www.pcworld.com/businesscenter/article/221247/droiddream_becomes_android_market_nightmare.html">DroidDream</a> malware episode? Google had to remove around 50 Android apps for being dangerous to<br />users and their security. And lets be honest, I don’t go a month without getting a notification from my bank that there are new phishing email or fraudulent scams on the prowl.<br /><br />The more advanced security gets, the smarter hackers get. There is a never-ending battle for the most valuable and prized of commodities: information. It is hard to hate all hackers though, Anonymous and YGN Ethical Hacker Group are heading movements to expose in ways that help rather than hurt. YGN found holes in the Apple and McAfee security measures and alerted them rather than exploiting them in order to protect consumers. When McAfee didn’t take measures to fix the weak spots that YGN pinpointed, YGN went public with the information. Embarrassing yes, but better than an evil virus infecting everyone’s computers. The only solution is staying vigilant. The second anyone thinks they are invincible is right when they<br />are most vulnerable.</div><br /><br /><a href="http://www.corenetworkz.com/">Technology Blog</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/29384962-6322204892581054483?l=www.corenetworkz.com' alt='' /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/InternetTechnologyBlog/~4/z4D23YwsFOA" height="1" width="1"/>Siju Georgehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14187678224983294088noreply@blogger.com0http://www.corenetworkz.com/2011/12/network-security-advanced-persistent.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29384962.post-51922615263606456602011-12-13T03:28:00.000-08:002011-12-18T22:44:06.428-08:002011-12-18T22:44:06.428-08:00<div style="text-align: justify;"><i>This is guest post by <strong>Amanda Tradwick</strong> about making your phone hacker free.</i> Smart phones have become like small laptops for many of us: We use them to store pictures and videos, to access our online accounts, and to keep other personal data such as passwords and financial information. Unfortunately, storing so much personal data on our phones makes them bigger targets for hackers trying to steal that data. Just as you would for your home computer, there are steps you must take to secure your phone and protect your information. Here are a few things you can do to make your smart phone more secure:<br /><br /><br /><strong>Use a Strong Password</strong><br /><br /><br />The first line of defense for your phone is to restrict access to it by setting a strong password. You can set a password to enable the phone, one to access voicemail, and one to access e-mail or other apps. When you create your password, be sure to use a phrase instead of a simple word, a combination of letters and numbers (or other special characters), and upper- and lower-case letters. Do not use a series of sequential or repeating numbers, common personal information such as birth dates or addresses, or simple words that can be found in the dictionary.<br /><br /><br /><strong>Turn of Apps and Features Your Aren’t Using</strong><br /><br />One common technique that hackers have used to gain access to cell-phone data is to use Wi-Fi connection spots to access open applications that use GPS and link to your phone. Hackers can use these open apps to gain access to information such as call records, texts, photos, and other personal data that be stored on or linked to your phone. You can protect this weakness on your phone by closing any applications or features that you aren’t currently using. Do not assume that you will be logged out once you stop using the app.<br /><br /><strong>Be Alert to Phishing</strong><br /><br />Phishing has evolved beyond e-mail and is now a common tactic used in text messaging to try to access data. If you receive a text from a number that you do not recognize, do not click on any links within the text and do not reply to it. These texts may be sent in an attempt to access your data. Simply erase the text and block the number.<br /><br /><strong>Install Anti-Virus Software</strong><br /><br /><br />Apps and software are now available to help protect your phone from viruses and other<br />malware and spyware. Taking the time to install one of these protective programs will allow you to browse the Web and check your e-mail more securely. Be sure to install a trusted program with a known reputation and to update it often for protection against new viruses.<br /><br /><strong>Install a Remote Wipe App</strong><br /><br />If your phone is every stolen, you can protect the data on it through a remote application installed on your computer that is connected to your phone. This app will allow you to wipe all the data on your phone through your computer. Of course, to ensure that you don’t lose the data forever, you should back up any valuable information on your computer long before this happens. Keeping your phone and your personal information safe from hackers is as simple as<br />taking these steps and practicing safe browsing habits. Also be sure to change your password regularly, never to share your data with sites you don’t know and trust, and to only access your data on a secured network.<br /><br /><b>About the author:</b><br /><br />Amanda Tradwick is a grant researcher and writer for CollegeGrants.org. She has a<br />Bachelor's degrees from the University of Delaware, and has recently finished research on <a href="http://www.collegegrants.org/college-grants-for-low-income-students.html">school grants for low income</a> and <a href="http://www.collegegrants.org/new-york-college-grants.html">college grants in new york</a>.</div><br /><br /><a href="http://www.corenetworkz.com/">Technology Blog</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/29384962-5192261526360645660?l=www.corenetworkz.com' alt='' /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/InternetTechnologyBlog/~4/ZWWQUotj7ls" height="1" width="1"/>Siju Georgehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14187678224983294088noreply@blogger.com0http://www.corenetworkz.com/2011/12/how-to-make-your-phone-hacker-proof.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29384962.post-75000398871802722182011-12-12T02:57:00.000-08:002011-12-12T03:08:13.509-08:002011-12-12T03:08:13.509-08:00<i>This is a guest post by <strong>Sachin</strong></i>.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><strong> Summary:</strong> This article will consider some of the ways you can keep your computer running smoothly for as long as possible.<br /><br />Computers are in use every day of our lives. Almost everyone uses a computer at work and almost everyone uses one at home; but a large number of people still have no idea how to look after a computer. Seeking <a href="http://gizmo.com.au/">computer support</a> will help you to manage your computer so that it does not become damaged and malfunction any sooner than necessary. Computers do have a finite lifespan but it is often far cheaper and easier to seek <a href="http://gizmo.com.au/services/repair.html">computer repair</a> than it is to buy an entirely new device. This article will consider some of the ways you can keep your computer running smoothly for as long as possible.<br /><br />1. Never turn your computer off physically until it has properly closed down. Turning your computer off at the mains each night and over the weekend is a great way to protect the environment. Turning your computer off before it is ready, however, is a frequent cause of computer malfunctions. Ensure that the Operating System is fully shut down before turning the computer off.<br /><br /><br />2. Invest in an Uninterruptable Power Source. A UPS is capable of protecting your computer from power surges and power shortages. It will stop your computer from failing during any power failure at all and will thus protect you from losing work and protect your OS from corruption.<br /><br /><br />3. Creating Backups is the easiest way to prevent the loss of anything important. If you would be upset about losing it, then back it up. A backup should really be done on a weekly basis for a work computer so that you can always limit the damage caused by any failure.<br /><br /><br />4. Run a defragmentation at least once a month. A fragmented hardrive will slow your<br />computer processes down massively. By carrying out a defragmentation you will be able<br />to reduce the power and processing power required by your computer to carry out simple tasks. In the long run this will reduce the strain on your computer and increase its lifespan.<br /><br /><br />5. Keep space free for your Operating System. If your OS does not have enough space then it will start utilising your hardrive and become very slow. When the OS is using the hardrive it will constantly be spinning which puts a lot of strain on it and will reduce the speed at which your machine runs.<br /><br /><br />6. Carry out regular anti-virus checks. It is essential that you have some kind of anti-virus software installed on your computer. There are countless viruses on the internet which will damage your computer irreparably if they get the chance. Be careful about what you download and make sure you run a scan every couple of weeks.<br /><br /><br />7. Keep your computer uncluttered. When your computer boots up there should not be a huge number of programs which pop up immediately. This will slow your computer down enormously and put a large amount of strain on the processor at the very start of the period.<br /><br />8. You need a firewall to protect you. There is so much information sent online now that it is vital to have a firewall. Protect yourself from fraud by installing a firewall.<br /><br />9. Keep all of the software disks that come with the computer. If anything goes wrong then you will need the disks which came with your computer to restore it back to its former condition. Be sure to keep them in a safe place so that they are easily located when they are needed because a new OS will be very expensive to buy.<br /><br />10. Set your OS to automatically update. By allowing automatic updates you will always be protected from malware and virus attacks. When they are identified the companies create preventative methods to stop them damaging your computer. Installing the updates will thus protect your computer effectively.</div><br /><br /><a href="http://www.corenetworkz.com/">Technology Blog</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/29384962-7500039887180272218?l=www.corenetworkz.com' alt='' /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/InternetTechnologyBlog/~4/XrLGHBMdeuU" height="1" width="1"/>Siju Georgehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14187678224983294088noreply@blogger.com0http://www.corenetworkz.com/2011/12/10-ways-to-keep-your-computer-running.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29384962.post-930262139151349832011-12-11T02:54:00.000-08:002011-12-11T02:59:58.439-08:002011-12-11T02:59:58.439-08:00<div style="text-align: justify;"><i>This is a guest post by <strong>Frank Anderson</strong></i>. Imagine a computing world without files, without external hard drives, without disks or downloads or data to store. It’s a concept called cloud computing, it’s in its early stages, and it will fundamentally change the way we deal with hardware, software and the Internet.<br /><br />As things stand, most computers still run software and operating systems that were pre-installed, downloaded from a Web site, or installed at home from a disk. Data files created by that software are stored on hard drives and backed up on external storage drives or online storage sites. With cloud computing, all these functions are moved to the Internet.<br /><br />Cloud computing is a service that delivers computing elements on the model of an electric utility. Services such as software and file storage are delivered online. The programs and data are kept on servers.<br /><br />An example: Right now, if you wanted to write a Word document, you would open Word<br />from your hard drive, create a file, and save it on your hard drive when finished. With cloud computing, you would open Word through a Web browser, create a file, and save it to a distant server when finished. If you wanted to open it again later, you would use Word via the Web.<br /><br />Rather than buying software and an operating system and an external drive, you would pay a nominal fee for access to the services of a cloud provider, which would deliver your computing services.<br /><br />This not only erases the hassles of installing and removing software, and of managing files. It also makes it possible to access your personal files and software from almost anywhere,anytime. In addition, it reduces the costs of computing and increases its efficiency; currently, most computer networks use only a small portion of their capacity.<br /><br />The advent of the cloud also raises important security concerns. The presence of personal files on distant servers opens the possibility of unauthorized access, hacking, data destruction,and privacy intrusions by third parties or the government. These concerns have slowed the introduction of the cloud into personal computing, as cloud providers have scrambled to create a new model of online security that can handle the new requirements of data storage and personal information management.<br /><br />The cloud comes in several different types. It’s possible to establish private clouds, centered on private servers maintained either by the users or by third parties. Public clouds, the traditional model, provide computing services from third-party providers via the Internet. Community clouds are private clouds that share infrastructure between organizations.<br /><br />The idea of cloud computing dates back at least as far as the 1960s, when early computing visionaries described a future where computers would operate on a utility model. The term “cloud” comes from the telecommunications industry, which used a cloud drawing to illustrate aspects of the telephone industry in the 1990s. Amazon launched Amazon Web Service, a major step forward in cloud computing, in 2006. This has been followed by a handful of other cloud introductions.<br /><br /><i>Frank Anderson is a software and technology specialist. His primary area of expertise is <a href="http://www.webhosting.net/">.net web hosting</a> and other similar hosting solutions.</i></div><br /><br /><a href="http://www.corenetworkz.com/">Technology Blog</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/29384962-93026213915134983?l=www.corenetworkz.com' alt='' /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/InternetTechnologyBlog/~4/F4t6Z8CMf0Y" height="1" width="1"/>Siju Georgehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14187678224983294088noreply@blogger.com0http://www.corenetworkz.com/2011/12/future-of-cloud-why-software-will.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29384962.post-82503769186735074322011-12-04T10:29:00.000-08:002011-12-04T10:34:24.558-08:002011-12-04T10:34:24.558-08:00<div style="text-align: justify;"><i>This is a guest post by <strong>Isabella</strong></i>. The Millennium Bug seems like a long, distant memory, but in the late 1990s, the Y2K bug was sending fear and panic among network administrators, governments and businesses alike. Cash machines were expected to start dishing out dollars like fruit machines, <a href="http://www.currentaccounts.co.uk/">high interest current accounts</a> would empty, planes would fall from the sky and the world was going to plunge back into the dark ages, as every computer system failed. Okay, things didn’t seem to work out to be that bad. Few if any major computer meltdowns occurred, and the world moved on.<br /><br />The threat of the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Year_2000_problem">Millennium Bug</a> was quite simply caused by a lack of foresight by computer manufacturers and programmers. Many computer programs only bothered to store the year in two decimal places, which meant that come the year 2000, a lot of timestamps would go from 99 to 00, essentially making the computer believe it was the year 1900. The debate was never settled whether the Y2K bug was just a damp squib, propagated by a media panic, or that the threat was real and only due to the actions taken in the run up to the millennium were catastrophes averted. Whatever the truth, one thing the Millennium bug did highlight, was the critical importance of time for maintaining a stable computer network. But all too often, few people give time a second’s thought, and yet it’s perhaps the most fundamental aspect of keeping a network healthy and secure. So perhaps it’s time to look at network time and understand what is going on.<br /><br /><br /><strong>Timestamps </strong><br /><br />Time is fundamental for computer networks. Time is the only reference point a computer has to complete tasks, save data or know if something has happened, is due to happen, or shouldn’t happen at all. Start messing about with network time and all sorts of problems can occur - data gets lost, systems fail, applications refuse to start and computers crash. Computers rely on time in the form of a timestamp. This is normally the number of seconds from a particular point in time. In Unix systems, the time stamp represents the number of seconds from midnight, 1 January 1970, so the timestamp of 1322657071 represents 12:44 on 30 November 2011.<br /><br />Because of the fundamental importance of time, all networks need to be synchronized. Network Time Protocol (NTP) or the Windows Time service (W32Time) are the common methods used by most networks to achieve this. These programs take the time from a master computer and spread it around the network, while continuously checking the clocks on all machines to avoid drift. But they are only effective as the time they are using as a source. Computers are lousy at keeping time. While most PCs have an onboard clock built into the motherboard, these can lose several seconds a day. Set your desktop clock on Monday and in a month’s time, you could be several minutes away from the original time source. For this reason, networks need an accurate, reliable and unfaltering source of time to function. And the only machines that can provide such an unwavering time source are atomic clocks.<br /><br /><strong>Atomic Clocks </strong><br /><br />Computer networks generally use Universal Coordinated Time (UTC) this is a timescale used throughout the world and is generated by a series of global atomic clocks. Because UTC is the same everywhere, it allows computers to communicate across timezones without the problems caused by time differences. Of course, when it comes to setting your desktop clock, the timezone information is added to keep you in local time. Most computer networks hook up to a service such as time.windows.com, time.nist.gov or another online timeserver. These provide the master time that all other machines on a network feed off.<br /><br />For highly secure networks, external sources of UTC time are used. Often this is done by GPS, using the signals generated by the atomic clocks onboard GPS satellites to synchronize a network. And this isn’t a bad idea. When a connection to a time service gets broken, or worse, an online timeserver gets hacked, those machines hooked up to it become incredibly vulnerable. You only have to think about the perceived chaos of the Y2K bug to realize the potential for a system meltdown if the time being fed to a network has been tampered with. And in the ever-increasing sophistication of modern day hackers, DDoS attacks to timeservers are not uncommon and can expose networks to all sorts of trouble. So perhaps it’s time to start taking time more seriously and securing your time source.</div><br /><br /><a href="http://www.corenetworkz.com/">Technology Blog</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/29384962-8250376918673507432?l=www.corenetworkz.com' alt='' /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/InternetTechnologyBlog/~4/BBDE0MxxauA" height="1" width="1"/>Siju Georgehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14187678224983294088noreply@blogger.com1http://www.corenetworkz.com/2011/12/time-to-think-about-time.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29384962.post-49495993337059595642011-12-02T21:52:00.000-08:002011-12-02T21:55:33.421-08:002011-12-02T21:55:33.421-08:00<div style="text-align: justify;"><i>This is a guest post by <strong>Simon</strong> about Motorola Droid 4</i>. After a bit of a slump when the first iPhone was launched, Motorola managed to pull itself back from the brink by releasing the Motorola Droid (also known as the Milestone in some markets). This highly popular Android device came with a slide-out QWERTY keyboard and has been one of the most popular phone brands in recent years.<br /><br />Motorola has since produced 3 Droid phones, although only 2 of these made an appearance outside of the US. Now the company is set to launch its fourth Droid, which builds on earlier versions while also sharing many design characteristics with the new RAZR.<br /><br />Like the RAZR, the Droid 4 is powered by a dual core 1.2GHz chip with 1GB RAM, and comes with full LTE support. The screen is a little smaller than the RAZR's, measuring just 4 inches instead of 4.3, but the phone does come with a physical QWERTY keyboard, a major factor in the popularity and success of earlier Droid phones.<br /><br />The Droid 4 also sees an improved 8 megapixel camera with 1080p video, much like the RAZR. With the Motorola RAZR being one of the most impressive phones launched in recent months, the addition of what is essentially a QWERTY model is likely to help bolster Motorola's smartphone sales leading up the Christmas.<br /><br />The Droid 4 will most likely feature a qHD Super AMOLED screen like the RAZR, although no technical details about the screen have been confirmed just yet. It does seem that the Droid will share the RAZR's fate of coming with Gingerbread rather than the new Ice Cream Sandwich version of Android.<br /><br />It is not clear just yet whether the Motorola Droid 4 will be released outside of the United States, at it seems as though it is just going to get released on the US carrier Verizon. People in Europe who have been eyeing up the Droid 4 may just have to make do with a QWERTY-less <a href="http://www.best-mobile-contracts.co.uk/phones/Motorola-RAZR.aspx">Motorola RAZR contract</a> instead.<br /><br />While the Droid and Droid 2 were released in Europe as the Milestone and Milestone 2, the Droid 3 never made an appearance outside of the US. This was mainly due to lower sales figures outside of the US, which also may have been a direct result of the phone's name. 'Droid' is a registered trademark owned by Lucasfilm (Star Wars), and has been licensed out to Verizon to use in the US. As no other companies have licensed this name elsewhere, Motorola have had to resort to the less appealing brand name for the phone.<br /><br />Because of this it seems unlikely that the Droid 4 will be making an appearance in Europe. This is a great shame considering that Europe will still benefit from the new RAZR, and there are many prospective phone owners in Europe who would love a QWERTY Android, which seem to be increasingly rare these days.</div><br /><br /><a href="http://www.corenetworkz.com/">Technology Blog</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/29384962-4949599333705959564?l=www.corenetworkz.com' alt='' /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/InternetTechnologyBlog/~4/VITwUlmWhyw" height="1" width="1"/>Siju Georgehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14187678224983294088noreply@blogger.com1http://www.corenetworkz.com/2011/12/motorola-droid-4-razr-with-qwerty.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29384962.post-55892734284684644742011-12-02T09:08:00.000-08:002011-12-02T09:15:38.000-08:002011-12-02T09:15:38.000-08:00<div style="text-align: justify;"><i>This is a guest post by <strong>Blake Sanders</strong> about finding Home and Wireless Internet Providers by Zip Code.</i>Many people assume that they need to use a specific local provider to get high speed internet, as certain providers often market themselves very heavily. However, internet coverage options vary greatly from one coverage area to the next.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />Due to a number of state and local laws, there are usually only one or two cable companies offering high speed internet, but there are no such restrictions on satellite companies. Even if you live in a small town, there's a fairly good chance that there are a few internet providers offering service for your address. In order to find fast internet speed at a low price, it's important to compare internet providers by zip code.<br /><br /><strong>Comparison Shop</strong><br /><br />The old ways of finding a good service provider are gone. The fastest way to find one today is by using an online comparison website, as this will allow you to quickly look at prices, download speeds, upload speeds, and information on the other services offered by cable and satellite companies.<br /><br />Comparison websites require very little information. They usually take your address or your zip code and look for special deals on internet services in your area. All of the choices are then arranged by price, speed or by other criteria.<br /><br />When you compare internet providers by zip code, you'll get a fast, accurate picture of what costs are for other households near you. You will instantly know your choices when it comes to internet providers, and regardless of whether you're concerned about speed or you're just trying to keep your costs down, you can find a great option in a matter of seconds by using a provider comparison tool.<br /><br /><strong>Pricing and Availability</strong><br /><br />You can also use comparison websites to find out whether you're paying a fair amount for your current internet plan. It's a good idea to check rates several times each year, as this will ensure that you're never overpaying for your internet.<br /><br />Internet provider comparison websites are very secure and don't share your personal information. In fact, they usually only ask for your zip code, as they really don't need much info to work. You'll quickly get the information you need to make a knowledgeable decision about your internet spending without wasting your time calling each internet provider individually to ask about rates.<br /><br /><b>Conclusion</b><br /><br />Be sure to know exactly what you're trying to find before you compare internet providers by zipcode. Know whether you need an especially fast connection and you'll find it much easier to curb your costs. By comparing rates before you sign up for a new internet plan, you'll often be able to save hundreds of dollars per year with only a few minutes of simple research.<br /><br /><i>Not your ordinary tech geek, Blake Sanders writes at broadband comparison site Broadband Expert where he specializes in the areas of high speed internet and how to find <a href="http://www.broadbandexpert.com/high-speed-internet/">Internet providers by zip code</a>.</i></div><br /><br /><a href="http://www.corenetworkz.com/">Technology Blog</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/29384962-5589273428468464474?l=www.corenetworkz.com' alt='' /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/InternetTechnologyBlog/~4/WAdnsy7s3xs" height="1" width="1"/>Siju Georgehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14187678224983294088noreply@blogger.com0http://www.corenetworkz.com/2011/12/finding-home-and-wireless-internet.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29384962.post-52187102586570049942011-11-30T10:35:00.000-08:002011-12-02T09:06:24.039-08:002011-12-02T09:06:24.039-08:00<div style="text-align: justify;"><i>This is a guest post by <strong>Shannen</strong> about if the Cell Phone technology changes working enveronment</i>. That’s an outdated question. The workplace environment was changed twice by mobile phones already – the first time, when they were first invented and marketed in a big way; and the second time when they were connected to the Internet. Modern cell phone reviews abound with talk about connectivity and business functions: and of course the modern office is full of people multitasking, sending email on their iFly while they design a cover spread on their MacBook Pro. The business world is owned by mobile technology in all its forms.<br /><br />So how has the business world changed as a result? The most obvious changes are in location and speed. When email came in, the business world sped up exponentially; when faster email came in it got even quicker; and now you can send and receive emails on your smartphone, you are basically expected to have sorted all your correspondence and already done a good hour’s work on your way in on the train (the answer to that one, people, is to walk or cycle – you stay fit and you can’t use your phone if you want to survive without being creamed by a bus!).<br /><br />Work is now done wherever you are, whenever it needs to be done. The modern office doesn’t really exist as a physical location any more. Instead its boundaries are defined by phones, laptops, tablets and mobile phone signals. Wherever that invisible beam of connectivity goes, your office goes too.<br /><br />Cell phone reviews place a high premium on the connectivity capabilities of your mobile device. Note that we no longer really talk about phones – at least not in a business sense anyway. The cell phone is now a mobile device, which is one step away from coming straight out and calling it like it is – an office in your pocket. For the terminally attached to their jobs, this is ideal. You can even upload reports while you’re on holiday!<br /><br />A word of caution is of course embedded in this post.<a href="http://www.cellphone-expert.com/"> Cell phone reviews</a> might well go on about how you can work on the go, and send in presentations from the Bahamas and so on – but let’s face it, if you really did work on holiday you’d end up crazier than a bag of cats. The smartphone is a wonderful device when you use it as it was intended – to help you work when you want to. Not when you use it to work all the time. I actually know people whose spouses or partners have banned Blackberries from being turned on in the evening, quite rightly, because a person with an active Blackberry is a person who has not stopped working.<br /><br />The office environment has changed thanks to the mobile phone – big time. And like every other technological development in the history of humankind, we’ve gotten the wrong end of the stick.<br /><br />We use our smart phones to work at all hours of the day and night and wonder why we are burned out, stressed and insomniac. Here’s a clue: using your pocket office 24/7 is abusing its capabilities. If Blackberries were guns, everyone you know would be dead. Use smartphones sensibly and your own office can be controlled, by you. Doesn’t that sound nice?</div><br /><br /><a href="http://www.corenetworkz.com/">Technology Blog</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/29384962-5218710258657004994?l=www.corenetworkz.com' alt='' /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/InternetTechnologyBlog/~4/tJYqrmc6kK0" height="1" width="1"/>Siju Georgehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14187678224983294088noreply@blogger.com1http://www.corenetworkz.com/2011/11/is-cell-phone-technology-changing.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29384962.post-88996422371105291712011-11-29T09:19:00.000-08:002011-11-29T09:30:30.626-08:002011-11-29T09:30:30.626-08:00<div style="text-align: justify;"><i>This is a guest post by <strong>Emma Morgain</strong></i>. AT&amp;T internet services are joining the rush to provide multi platform, multi capability connectivity to home and business users. As one of the biggest and most famous communications providers in the world, of course, the provision of cutting edge technology is what drives AT&amp;T’s market share – so it’s little wonder that the U-verse package the company has created is an all singing all dancing superstar!<br /><br />You get to pick and choose what you want and what you don’t from the AT&amp;T U-verse package – digital TV, high speed internet and digital telephony (VoIP, otherwise known as Voice over Internet Provider). That makes the AT&amp;T package more flexible than some of its competitors, which either push the triple header package (all three of the technologies mentioned here in one bundle) while not really giving so much play to the idea that you can take what you need and leave the rest behind; or concentrate on digital TV and ignore everything else.<br /><br />For families like mine, flexibility is key to Internet usage. It’s not just a family thing, either – what AT&amp;T internet, and its close competitors, have realised is thateveryone now thinks in terms of cross channel and multi platform usage. So much so, in fact, that you’d be hard pressed to find an average person in the street who even thinks of his or her usage as cross channel. To the consumer (that’s you and me folks) the Internet and all media connectivity is a holistic entity, which we dip into using whatever device happens to be handy at the time.<br /><br />Building this flexibility into the heart of its U-verse package, AT&amp;T internet offers bundles of varying shapes and sizes to customers that want to use the Internet to its maximum potential. Take the digital TV part of the U-verse package, for example – which lets users watch their programmes on any device they won, at home or on the move.<br /><br />Like all digital TV packages these days, what you see and what you get is extraordinary flexibility of application. The AT&amp;T pack includes DVR (Digital Video Recording), enabling you to enjoy your favourite shows whenever you want without the inconvenience of missing bits if you need the bathroom or have to take a phone call. You also get multiview channel browsing so you can compare your options on the fly; and access to a whopping maximum of 430 channels, 170 of which are currently available in HD.<br /><br />The AT&amp;T internet package that supports the U-verse deal delivers astonishing speeds across five variants – Pro; Elite; Max; Max Plus; and Max Turbo. The Pro package starts with download streams of up to 3 MBps, while the Max Turbo, as its name suggests, offers a heavyweight 24 MBps. Each package is designed to appeal to a particular kind of user – so the Pro, for example, is basically for email connectivity and basic web surfing, while the Max Turbo (which is what we went for, try having two teenage sons and getting anything else!) is good for full movie downloads and multiple connection on concurrently running devices.<br /><br />AT&amp;T internet also offers the system user a chance to synch the home phone with the web and digital TV. Maximum packages offer unlimited national and international calls. You just specify the package you need and off you go!<br /><br /><b>About The Author:</b><br />Emma Morgain is a Freelance and Staff writer who writes informative &amp; creative articles for<a href="http://www.broadbandexpert.com/att-cable-internet/" target="_blank">AT&amp;T internet</a> and many other related topics.</div><br /><br /><a href="http://www.corenetworkz.com/">Technology Blog</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/29384962-8899642237110529171?l=www.corenetworkz.com' alt='' /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/InternetTechnologyBlog/~4/Td94cXwn8Fc" height="1" width="1"/>Siju Georgehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14187678224983294088noreply@blogger.com0http://www.corenetworkz.com/2011/11/att-internet-service-offers-flexibility.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29384962.post-72014508197331788992011-11-25T02:41:00.000-08:002011-11-25T02:58:23.036-08:002011-11-25T02:58:23.036-08:00<div style="text-align: justify;"><i>This is a guest post by <strong>Jake</strong> about the normal bandwidth a user really needs</i>.By definition, bandwidth is the measure of data volume that is transmitted over an internet connection. However, actual bandwidth measure depends on a lot of things and there are different ways to determine how much bandwidth is used. With the evolution of the internet, smaller businesses can take advantage of products and services that were previously only available to bigger companies. For example, <a href="http://www.aptela.com/compare-phone-services/industries">Aptela VoIP service</a>, delivered via the Internet, gives any size business a quality broadband connection. For this reason, you need to understand your bandwidth requirements before you can determine your bandwidth needs.<br /><br /><strong>Unlimited Bandwidth</strong><br /><br />The truth is, unlimited bandwidth is impossible and any hosting company who offers this is setting a trap. Since there are no broadband companies that offer unlimited bandwidth connections, it is impossible that the web hosting companies using them would be able to provide unlimited bandwidth. Therefore, if a hosting company offers "Unlimited Bandwidth" as one of its services, be sure to read the fine print. Chances are you will discover that your site must qualify for unlimited bandwidth, and while your bandwidth may be technically free, if you go over a certain number of GB per month, you will be charged. The reason age old sayings are age old is because they are usually true; and in this case, if unlimited bandwidth seems too good to be true, it probably is.<br /><br /><strong>Bandwidth Requirements</strong><br /><br />It is a good idea to find a web hosting service provider that offers a range of different bandwidth packages so that you can find the one that best suits your business. You also want to choose one that offers an upgrade option in case the bandwidth you have initially chosen turns out not to be enough. Even with an upgrade option, knowing up front what your bandwidth requirements are will help you to make the best decision the first time so you should take certain factors into consideration. First of all, think about how many users will be accessing your website. Also, you should think about the pages your website consists of because, with bandwidth, it is not the quantity but the quality of the text that matters. You might have only a few pages, but if they are filled with graphics, that will eat up a lot of your bandwidth allowance. Large audio and video files will also require more space and three-dimensional audio and video presentations will require more bandwidth still.<br /><br />It is very important to keep a close eye on your usage over the first few months to determine if you have chosen the right bandwidth requirements or not and to determine if you need to make an adjustment. No matter how much research and thought you put into your initial bandwidth decision, it will take time before you know for sure whether the amount bandwidth you have chosen is actually enough since it all depends on the amount of traffic you are receiving.</div><br /><br /><a href="http://www.corenetworkz.com/">Technology Blog</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/29384962-7201450819733178899?l=www.corenetworkz.com' alt='' /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/InternetTechnologyBlog/~4/wTihRzdKtB0" height="1" width="1"/>Siju Georgehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14187678224983294088noreply@blogger.com0http://www.corenetworkz.com/2011/11/how-much-bandwidth-do-you-really-need.html2011-04-01T00:00:00-07:00http://del.icio.us/sijugk#2011-03-31<ul> <li><a href="http://www.corenetworkz.com/2011/02/download-latest-google-chrome-offline.html">Download Latest Google Chrome Offline Installer</a><br/> Download Google chrome offline installer</li> </ul><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/InternetTechnologyBlog/~4/vUu8Jd4JQYs" height="1" width="1"/>http://del.icio.us/sijugk#2011-03-312010-11-16T00:00:00-08:00http://del.icio.us/sijugk#2010-11-15<ul> <li><a href="http://www.corenetworkz.com/2010/08/latest-netbook-reviews-mini-laptop.html">Latest Netbook Reviews -Mini-Laptop Features, Price ,Availability</a><br/> New Netbook reviews</li> </ul><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/InternetTechnologyBlog/~4/7DcegBzBNic" height="1" width="1"/>http://del.icio.us/sijugk#2010-11-152010-11-15T00:00:00-08:00http://del.icio.us/sijugk#2010-11-14<ul> <li><a href="http://www.corenetworkz.com/2010/11/what-and-how-to-fix-oops-firefox-could.html">What and how to Fix Oops! 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