1. Do You Really Need a Screensaver?

    May 27, 2010 by publisher

    Before LCD monitors became prevalent, screensavers were an essential part of any computer setup. This was because of a design flaw in CRT monitors. If an image was displayed for a long time, phosphor burn-in would occur. This simply means that if someone worked on MS-Word the entire day, the main interface would be left imprinted, more or less permanently, on the screen.

    Screensavers were invented to avoid this issue by keeping constantly moving images or black screens on screen. But monitors have come a long way and the role of screensavers has now changed. The following are some of the reason you might want to install a screensaver.

    1. Distraction - Dancing babies, koi carp swimming across you screen, the One Ring tumbling towards Mount Doom etc are all great distractions if you need a short break.

    2. Security - Sometimes we forget to logoff or lockdown the computer when we step away from it. Having a screensaver that auto-locks the computer and requires a password to continue can be a lifesaver.

    3. Promotions - If the computer screens in your office are visible to customers, it would be wise to put your products and services on rotation as a screensaver.

    4. Uniformity - If you don’t have any products to promote or do not wish to use that method, you can always put your company logo as the official screensaver. This will help to avoid any embarrassing incidents involving inappropriate screensavers with customers.

    5. Streaming info - Using a screensaver that pulls up RSS feeds might be useful in some circumstances.

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  2. Need IT support Orange County?

    May 25, 2010 by publisher

    For most people, learning technology is just as tough as learning Greek or Latin while most companies also think that their technology requirements are uniquely complicated and the computer support orange county needs to take a similar approach. Even though one part of it is indeed true, the core technology used is the same for every organization except for a few tweaks here and there that can be easily taken care, so that the business can begin to function smoothly as soon as possible.

    Several IT companies in Los Angeles offer computer and customer support to their clients who require professionals with technical expertise in these areas. Even though it does cost a lot to maintain a large in-house team, the IT solutions provided by these companies also ensure that the costs are not too much either.

    Interestingly, if one had to look for an organization that can provide technical assistance, one should review their previous track record and the kind of clients they have had to find out whether this organization is suited to your needs.

    Whether you are just starting up or intend to switch from a previous IT solutions provider, it is important that find IT support Orange County that fully understands the specifics of the business while also providing support that would turn out to be economical in the long run.
    And in leaving technical support to the experts, you can then focus on areas of your business that need your attention.

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  3. Keystroke Loggers and Their Advantages

    May 20, 2010 by publisher

    Keystroke loggers come in many forms and can be hardware of software based. They are designed to capture the keyboard input from a user key-for-key. Usually keystroke loggers are known more for their negative use than positive use.

    Hackers often use various different implementations of keystroke loggers to capture personal details of a user. Through this they gain access to bank account details, passwords, etc. However, a good virus / malware scanner should be able to protect you from this type of threat.

    The positive use of keystroke loggers is to ensure safety - in the workplace and at home. By using a logger on all your office machines you can track any information leaks that take place. Employees may be knowingly or unknowingly revealing sensitive information to customers and a logger will help you identify that. It can also help you monitor any unwanted browsing activities. Productivity can be lessened by time wasted at social networking sites, mini games sites or worse at pornographic sites. By using a logger, you can keep a tight control on your internet access policies.

    The same can be done at home. This time it is to protect your children. Although it may seem like an invasion of privacy, knowing exactly what your children are doing online can help prevent unfortunate incidents taking place. There are many predators out there on the net and taking precautions against it will be prudent. By monitoring and blocking inappropriate websites, you will be protecting your child from harm.

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  4. The Truth about New Circuit Breakers

    May 18, 2010 by admin

    New circuit breakers typically come with a 12-month money-back guarantee. According to leading circuit breaker dealer All Breakers, these manufacturers not only understand the risk that they might have to replace some circuit breakers when they fail, they count on it.

    The truth is that it is cheaper for the dealer or manufacturer to ship untested circuit breakers than to test each product utilizing cutting-edge digital testing equipment. Dealers much rather wait for a circuit breaker to break-down than to test each one. This is why many people opt to purchase refurbished circuit breakers from All Breakers inc. The company offers affordable refurbished circuit breakers that undergo more testing and quality checks than their new counterparts. Whether you’re searching for Cutler Hammer of FPE circuit breakers, All Breakers offers the refurbished circuit breakers you need.

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  5. Why companies need ISO certification

    May 16, 2010 by publisher

    Quality is what sets apart the wheat from the chaff; this is not only applicable to individuals but also to business organizations as a whole that need to stand out from stiff competition that is a given in almost every industry.

    And if you belong to an organization that is looking to obtain an ISO certification, you can be sure that this will not only increase the productivity in the organization with the adequate training that is provided but will also increase efficiency thus contributing to the overall increase of the quality of product or service that the business organization offers. Thus, one can also expect increased profitability along with the reduction of costs involved with the company’s overheads as well.

    CE certification takes into consideration the aspects of consumer health, safety or environmental requirements as set by European Directives on a case by case basis and is a mandatory conformity mark recognized by all countries associated with the European Economic Area. This is important in the situation where businesses would like to expand into Europe from their operating home base.

    Similarly, the ISO 14000 certification which is applicable to businesses of any size, location and income, has put standards in place to help these business organizations to design and implement an effective environmental management system.

    It is not hard to recognize that each of these certifications will directly or indirectly affect the overall quality of the product, and thus are equally important certifications for every company to obtain.

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  6. Buying a Computer Casing

    May 13, 2010 by admin

    As you become more familiar with the hardware components in your computer, you will want to assemble the next computer you buy. This is because it allows you greater freedom in customizing the configuration and getting it “exactly right”. At this point, you should pay some attention to the type of casing that will house your computer.

    The first decision is to choose between a Desktop and a Tower casing. The only real advantage of a Desktop casing is that it does not consume a lot of space. It allows you to place the monitor over it and there ends its usefulness. For serious hardware enthusiast, the Tower casing is the way to go.

    Tower casings come in a variety of sizes and you should pick the biggest one you can which won’t eat up too much of space in your room. There are many advantages in doing this, the main one being the cooling factor. A large case will allow you to fixe multiple fans inside the casing, at strategic locations, so that your computer can be cooled efficiently. Inefficient cooling can lead to quick hardware deaths. A large casing laterally will also accommodate the large heat sink towers that are now available for CPU’s. In addition to this, it can also accommodate any future hard disk and DVD drive expansion plans.

    Usually, casing come with a pre-installed power supply. In most cases this is enough to drive basic to moderately advanced hardware. But if you are going to plug in multiple hard drives and run a high end graphics card, you should probably ask the store to swap the existing power supply with one that has a higher Wattage. This will ensure that there is enough “juice” to keep all your hardware running smoothly. A word of warning though, the more devices you run on the machine the more your electricity costs will go up.

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  7. Keep RSI at bay

    May 7, 2010 by admin

    Computer users tend to get engrossed in whatever they are doing. Whether it is browsing the internet, playing a game or being engaged in work the total focus of the user is on the computer. This is where an unseen or rather an unperceived danger lurks.

    Repetitive Stress Injury (RSI) is an invisible assailant that you must be wary about. Your soft tissue is at risk of injury and conditions like Carpel Tunnel Syndrome, Tendinosis and Tendinitis can occur. Treating these conditions once they are past a certain level is a long and painful process. So preventing it ever occurring is the best course of action to take.

    1. Every hour or so, get up from you chair and walk around the room. Do this for a few minutes and try to do some light stretching as well.
    2. Switch between the mouse and keyboard on and off. That way the hand resting on the mouse is forced to switch to different movements.
    3. Get an ergonomic keyboard and mouse. This will give your hands a better resting position which is more natural.
    4. Use a mouse pad that has gel based or cushioned resting position for your wrist.
    5. Position you keyboard and mouse on your table in such a way that there is enough room for your arms to rest on the table comfortably. This is to alleviate the stress placed on the joints of your wrists.
    6. Get a chair that has good lumbar support. It should also enable you sit in a better posture.
    7. Position your monitor at a proper height and angle so that there is minimal or no strain on you neck.

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