January 27, 2012 by compunet
People are always getting hacked online. Hardly a week goes by where I don’t get a mass email from a friend tell me not to click on the link in their previous email or a message apologizing for the annoying wall posts on Facebook. As long as computers continue to exist, hackers will as well. The only way to completely get rid of it is to get rid of your computer. Good luck with that!
Here are a few things that you can do to prevent yourself from getting hacked.
Don’t have a “skeleton password”: The saying goes, don’t put all of your eggs in one basket. Nowadays, we might also say, don’t put all of your accounts under one password. It is good to have several passwords for different accounts. That way if one account is compromised, the hacker won’t have immediate access to other sensitive information.
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Tips
tips
January 19, 2012 by compunet
Every time you start thinking about giving presents the first thing you consider is the utility and entertainment level of the gift; to the receiver this consideration becomes even more important. So the first thing you need to think about before selecting a gift is if it’s fun, useful and gives pleasure and utility to the receiver. And nothing fits this bill as well as laptops do.
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Now laptops are not cheap, but they make the most practical and useful gifts and netbooks are becoming even more affordable as a simple way for people to get online and perform basic tasks that require a computer.
A new laptop will keep any adult or child of almost any age or temperament totally absorbed and engaged for hours, even days. Apart from that, no one can deny the utility of a laptop for doing homework or office work and hours of peaceful research browsing from the comfort of their own homes or wherever they might be, since laptops are very mobile and easy to carry around wherever you go.
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If you are thinking of gifting a laptop, than what you need to realize; is that laptops are high quality computers; excellent for working on spreadsheets, easy and fast professional video editing or storage of important and extensive data. An almost essential gift for professionals working from home or doing business while on the move.
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Notebook
January 18, 2012 by compunet
First of all, 2011 will be probably remembered as the year that laid the groundwork for the successor of the notorious Stuxnet computer worm. Furthermore 2011 will be remembered as the year of the mobile devices threat, and the movement of malware for mobile devices. Finally, it is likely that 2011 has been associated in the minds of everyone as the year of targeted attacks, in which involved a large number of false digital certificates.
We believe these major problems that occurred during 2011 will continue to grow and throughout 2012. Let’s take a deeper look at each of them.
A recent survey by Symantec for Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) has shown that companies have dealt less with CIP projects this year compared to last year. Indeed, only 37% of companies have dealt fairly or entirely with these programs as opposed to 56% in 2010. It is therefore not surprising that the readiness CIP worldwide fell by an average of eight points.
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News
Internet Security
January 16, 2012 by compunet
If you are reading this, then you most likely are trying to choose between a laptop and a desktop for your next computer purchase. Well, I am going to share with you the thought process I went through when coming across that decision for myself not too long ago.
The information I am about to share stems from my research, as well as my experience. It is not meant to be an article of authority from a computer genius, just someone who has just been in your shoes recently, with an unbiased opinion.
What it’s going to boil down to is what your specific needs are, as well as your budget. The two have played a role in this decision for many of us over the years. However, the gap is closing on having to make such a specific decision, as the machines themselves are changing drastically as well.
Performance over Portability
It used to be that you would have to give up one, or the other. Not so much anymore, at least not for performance. A laptop’s performance level has improved, while the cost has come down to a much better and realistic price point.
While desktops still enjoy a reputation for better performance and price ratio, that gap is closing. So, while they hold a slight lead for performance, the laptop leaves them in the dust as to portability.
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Desktop PC, Notebook
January 11, 2012 by compunet
When it comes to full-featured portable machines, the Samsung Series 7 Chronos has quite a lot going for it. While mobile computing may be the fad of the day, there still remains a need for laptops. For professionals who need a high-powered machine to take to work or for students who need a portable computer for school, the Samsung Series 7 Chronos would appear to be a good choice.
Look and Feel
The Series 7 Chronos is about 15 inches in length, in a dark pewter shade of aluminum that almost looks like stainless steel without the weight. The machine isn’t very visibly branded, though unsightly little ATI, Intel and Windows stickers are affixed below the keyboard.
The chrome power button is to the upper right of the keyboard, and the 1.3 MP webcam is centered above the screen. On the right side, there is a DVD-RW drive and a USB 2.0 port. On the left, there is a mini-VGA, 3.5 mm headphone and microphone jacks, an Ethernet port, an RJ45 connector, an HDMI and two USB ports. The machine also has an SD slot on the front.
It’s about 5 pounds and is just under an inch thin. However, other build qualities issues abound. In addition to cheap looking plastic on the bottom of the machine poorly affixed to the brushed aluminum, there are small gaps between where the display bezel and the laptop lid meet. The keyboard deck is not quite flush with the bottom of the machine, making for a somewhat haphazard appearance.
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Notebook, Samsung
Samsung Series 7, Samsung Series 7 Chronos
