For confidential files that people would want to be kept at maximum security, applying passwords to ensure that only proper personnel will be able to open them has been the regular exercise for basic security measures. Among the usual files that would require such security levels are that of payrolls, business plans, and management projections and outlook, a lot of which are kept in safe storage to avoid people and competitors from planning to gain access to them.
Payrolls, especially for people who are at higher levels are usually restricted materials. The only person allowed to access them would usually be the finance, personnel and upper management honchos. In organizations, curiosity and challenge are the usual culprits for people to try and crack the passwords. However, if they are already under wraps and given advanced warnings, access can be limited and contained so that they would not even entertain the thought of doing such mischief which will not do them any good anyway.
[tags]password protect, cryptography, file access[/tags]
Tags: Cryptography, file-access, password-protect
Categories: Cryptography, IT Security Basics, Operating Systems, Physical Security, Tips
Most databases are usually backed-up at certain scheduled times, largely due to avoid possible data corruption stemming from system crashes. It is best to back-up regularly and store them in another external storage data, usually in the from of back-up tapes or compact discs, so that historical data can be rolled back towards the actual time where the data had been stored.
Ideally, people who are not in business would not resort to a data backup regularly. The degree of importance of certain documents may not be as essential compared to that of business entities. The importance of archiving pertinent documents would not usually be realized unless they really find themselves on the spot.
It is true that people will only heed warnings once they have actually occurred. But to people who have already been through this process would agree that it provides more discomfort and problems rather than being at ease when such unforeseen events would take place.
[tags]back-ups, data recovery, data restoration[/tags]
Tags: back-ups, Backups, data-recovery, data-restoration, Real-World Issues, Tips
Categories: Backups, Real-World Issues, Tips
Experiencing connection problems and slow transfer of data may occur at any given time for most networks. While most would immediately identify the network cards, computers, cabling or network configuration at first, the presence of unknown processes of the operating system or possible intrusions such as DOS or Ping attacks can also be considered as possible factors for the deteriorating speed issues for network administrators.
Such instances are only normal, especially for wide area networks, or networks exposed to the Internet. The mischief caused by such people can be expected, especially for people who love to try their talent in hacking and network intrusions. The prize of which is that of creating discomfort and headaches for companies that thrive on networks for business and profit.
While there are network monitors available, it would be best to get the best firewall software there is today. Some do not value the firewalls and their use until such issues arise, but just like the war on terrorism, it would be best to take on security measures before they occur to avoid bigger problems once their mischief succeeds.
Tags: IT Security Basics, Network Security, Operating Systems, Physical Security, Programming, Real-World Issues, Security Policies, Wireless Security
Categories: IT Security Basics, Network Security, Operating Systems, Physical Security, Programming, Real-World Issues, Security Policies, Wireless Security
The complete commands and processes to which a computer operates cannot be covered in a day nor will be remembered in one sitting. Ideally, only the important things for consideration such as that of user friendly commands to allow proper interface between the computer and the user behind the keyboard will always be the only know-how that would remain.
Computer operating systems such as Linux and Windows offer a wide variety of benefits for people, especially in maximizing the capabilities of a computer and the installed software. Speed and reliability are among the important aspects that computer owner will always want and to be able to perform them, proper identification and references would need to be researched on.
It is a given that most people would not spend time studying all the aspects of a computer system. However, there will be instances when such accidental discoveries from exploring the computer operating system and its resources would ignite interest and push a person into further exploring information surrounding the issue and perhaps look at other benefits that operating systems provide but are not given much attention.
[tags]windows, linux, secrets, system hints, system resources[/tags]
Tags: Cryptography, IT Security Basics, linux, Operating Systems, Programming, secrets, system-hints, system-resources, Tips, windows
Categories: Cryptography, IT Security Basics, Operating Systems, Programming, Tips
The cost for owning LCD monitors today have severely been lowered, putting into peril the usual CRT monitors known as the bulky packaged ones that are usually partnered with a desktop system. While the CRT series have gone as far as widening their screens towards the 19ā€¯ Flat Screen monitor, from all indications, everyone will be leaning more towards a space consuming and screen optimized LCD monitor regardless of its screen width.
Such was forthcoming. In its initial introduction to the market, a lot of people were hesitant due to the astronomical price that it was pegged at. But like all competing products, once the competition sets in, the need to adjust the price to be competitive in the market is a must. Thus, such a trend can be seen with the large drop in the price of LCD monitors such as Samsung and LG Collins, two players who are not really tagged to be in the line of Viewsonic and AOC.
As it stands, the final decision would be left on the price and the screen resolution as required. For people who are simply wanting to get in with the times, this is certainly welcome news for the lower costing manufacturers who aim to satisfy the need for LCD monitors, regardless if this is just for personal satisfaction or not.
[tags]lcd monitors, samsung, lg collins, crt monitors, desktops[/tags]
Tags: crt-monitors, desktops, lcd-monitors, lg-collins, News, Review, samsung
Categories: News, Review
For bloggers and writers, using pen names has been a normal scenario, some of which who would want to keep their identities apart for privacy reasons. While some would not care and would want to gain the due recognition for their work, it entirely depends on what the blog or composition is all about.
Privacy over the Internet is only normal. Who would want to be cited for something which may become a means of ruining their reputation online? Risky is the right term for most people, but upon voicing opinions, making a stand and living by what you believe in despite what critics may eventually say is something that people would want to be known for.
For sure, this may draw varied criticisms and comments, but the bottom line of it all is that it depends on how daring a person can get and up to what extent he is willing to push himself.
[tags]privacy online, identities, pen names[/tags]
Tags: identities, pen-names, Privacy-&-Anonymity, privacy-online, Tips
Categories: Privacy & Anonymity, Tips
We are all aware the field of cybernetics has slowly been penetrating the market, especially from the side of Japan. Miniature androids or robots have been seen as the next generation of machines that will aid human in their daily work, both in personal and business aspects. They are programmed to carry out any task as required without complaints since machines are deemed to be objects that do not have feelings.
However, various insights have shared that the eventual robots may come to a point where they would be created to have feelings. Playing god is what people would tag the creators of such a race and should this become a reality, the movies that we are used to seeing such as I-Robot may eventually come true. Although this development may be exciting to most people who love to invest on technology, the question of up to what extent these inventions would be as far as playing god is concerned will still be big question mark that will be in the air of technological breakthroughs for future gains.
[tags]robotics, robots, cybernetics, technology, automation[/tags]
Tags: automation, cybernetics, General, News, Physical Security, Real-World Issues, robotics, robots, technology
Categories: General, News, Physical Security, Real-World Issues
Day-in and Day-out, people surf the web for possible downloads in the form of drivers, security stand alone cleaners, and free programs that will help them in their specific needs. One drawback is the potent threats and reliability of such sites since everyone is aware that such malicious Spyware or Trojans may be present in these programs which are usually compressed in zip files prior to free downloading.
Majorgeeks.com is one site that contains a lot of the helpful tools to aid computer users in their everyday issues and improvements for their overall operating system and performance. One notable thing that most users are aware about is that of intrusions in their system from the usual cookies and attachments that people get from the Internet. With the mischief going around, no one really knows how safe their computer is and what files are needed and not on their hard drives.
Tags: IT Security Basics, Malware, Network Security, Programming, Review, Spyware, Storage, Tips
Categories: IT Security Basics, Malware, Network Security, Programming, Review, Spyware, Storage, Tips
Ordinarily, all computers would evidently slow down owing to the number of programs installed and running and exposure over the web which injects some files for proper browsing of sites. At some point, boot-up speed of most computers as well as immediate shutdowns as performed by users may encounter some delays. These are only proper since the registry would be open to a lot of modifications from such activities.
This is why some companies have developed registry checkers and cleaners such as Registry Mechanic, to be able to determine the modifications and problems that have affected certain areas of the computer. Among the known issues would be improper deletion of shortcuts or programs without using the add/remove option on the control panel of the Windows operating system. This alone leaves a conflict that makes computers adjust to such occurrences.
Another thing is that of cookies gathered from the web. While cookies are stored in the temporary IE folder of a computer, some may tend to change some configurations on the machine and thus slow it down.
Registry cleaners are not guaranteed to speed up a computer speed at an instant. A user must also thoroughly evaluate if such modifications are okay for removal. A wrong decision may eventually make things worse, hence if a person is unsure, consulting computer experts or even the web for advice prior to action would be advisable.
Tags: Malware, Operating Systems, Programming, Spyware, Tips
Categories: Malware, Operating Systems, Programming, Spyware, Tips
A lot of people have probably heard about now about the earthquake that hit Taiwan during the holiday break. While the natural disaster caused a lot of discomfort to the Taiwanese community, the world has suffered as well in terms of Internet connection speed.
Taiwan is among the chains or gateways to which the Internet also passes through. Similar to that of a hose that allows water to pass through from one point to another; one hole in it will lower the pressure of the amount of water that should be traveling. In the same way, the underground cables to which help transmit Internet connections from one point to another were damaged and thus today, many are experiencing lousy connection speeds. This has thoroughly disrupted the flow of operations, becoming a discomfort that has left surfers and professionals totally helpless.
Natural disasters are hard to predict. The best that technology personnel can do is come up with better cable durability, but this is no promise for disruptions as we are experiencing today. Among the millions that have been damaged by this untimely event, technology based companies and organizations are surely suffering the most for the gapping whole in the entire connection the web provides.
[tags]internet, gateway, connection, fiber optic, cabling[/tags]
Tags: cabling, connection, fiber-optic, gateway, internet, Network Security, News, Operating Systems, Physical Security, Real-World Issues, Wireless Security
Categories: Network Security, News, Operating Systems, Physical Security, Real-World Issues, Wireless Security
