What happened today in Computer History: August 21
Today marks the anniversary of the first announcement of Linux. Read it and more in “This Day in Computer History”, a chronology of …
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A Learner's Guide to Firewalls: Demystify the Top 5 Myths about Firewalls
Myths are dangerous. I don’t even have to wager a bet to know you will end up on the losing side if you go by them. Firewalls, like many other …
Continue ReadingFirewalls: An Introduction to the Basics
Ever wondered what a firewall was? Heard the term a million times but don’t know what it really means? Is a firewall what you need to have, to …
Continue ReadingPacket Filtering Firewalls: A Basic Description of What They Are and How They Work
Packet filtering firewalls, as the name suggests, filter packets of data coming into and going out of your network – as you set it. It forms one …
Continue ReadingBeginning Virtualization: Types of Virtualization
Virtualization is one those things every IT manager you know is talking about endlessly. The hype has a reason though. Before we plunge into the gory …
Continue ReadingHow to Create a Custom Button Using Microsoft Expression Web
Using Microsoft Expression Web to create custom buttons for hyperlinks is an easy way to personalize your web site. Read on to find out more about …
Continue ReadingGetting Phished: 5 Ways to Prevent it Happening to You
Phishing is everywhere and the chance of you becoming a victim is rather high. Having said that, there are some simple, yet powerful ways to save you …
Continue ReadingGooSync- a Free Utility to Synchronize Your Windows Mobile Device with Your Google Calendar
If you like syncing your Windows Mobile device with your Outlook Calendar, but wish you could also sync with your Google Calendar, then this utility …
Continue ReadingHow Phishing happens: Know Your Enemy (Man in the Middle Attacks)
Man in the Middle Attacks (MITM) are the Big Brother attack forms in Phishing and are the weapons of choice for sophisticated phishers. Knowing and …
Continue ReadingHow Phishing Happens: Know Your Enemy: (URL Concealment or Obfuscation Attacks)
URL Concealment, or URL Obfuscation attacks, are like Phishers hovering around like faceless, evil, hooded miscreants. They try to lure you with links …
Continue ReadingAugust 17: Computer History Occurring Today Through the Years
Today ironically marks the anniversary of the first software patent, production of the first CDs, & a filesharing court victory. Read about these …
Continue ReadingScanners: The top Five Budget Friendly Scanners by Major Industry Brands
If you are looking to buy a flatbed scanner for your home or small office needs, look no further, as these top five budget-friendly scanners will …
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