4 steps to protect your computer
Step 1. Keep your firewall turned on
What is a firewall?
A firewall helps protect your computer from hackers who might try to delete information, crash your computer, or even steal your passwords or credit card numbers. Make sure your firewall is always turned on.
• How to turn on your firewall
• How to choose a firewall
• Learn more about firewalls for your operating system
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Step 2. Keep your operating system up-to-date
What are operating system updates?
High priority updates are critical to the security and reliability of your computer. They offer the latest protection against malicious online activities. Microsoft provides new updates, as necessary, on the second Tuesday of the month.
• How to update your operating system
• Microsoft security updates: Frequently asked questions
• Learn about using Microsoft Update
• Go to Microsoft Update
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Step 3. Use updated antivirus software
What is antivirus software?
Viruses and spyware are two kinds of usually malicious software that you need to protect your computer against. You need antivirus technology to help prevent viruses, and you need to keep it regularly updated.
• How to get antivirus software
• Get regular antivirus scanning with Windows Live OneCare
• Get a free safety scan
• Learn about viruses
• Learn more about virus protection for your operating system
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Step 4. Use updated antispyware technology
What is antispyware software?
Viruses and spyware are two kinds of usually malicious software that you need to protect your computer against. You need antispyware technology to help prevent spyware, and you need to keep it regularly updated.
• Get antispyware technology
• Use Windows Defender, free antispyware for Windows XP SP2
• Learn about spyware
• Learn more about spyware protection for your operating system
Friday, January 30, 2009
Monday, January 5, 2009
Sync Google Calendar with iPhone 3G
Today I will talk about syncing Google Calendar with your iPhone 3G (Since I have the iPhone 3G). It is pretty simple and all it requires is a user name and login to a specific site. This site does all the syncing, the only problem I found was it kinda drains battery fairly quickly.
So far I am impressed with this specific site and its rapid syncing capability. Well the site is called NuevaSync. It is a fairly simple process. First what is NuevaSync?
NuevaSync allows direct, over-the-air, native synchronization of certain smart phones and PDA devices with public PIM, and calendaring services including Google Calendar. NuevaSync does not need any software installed on your device because it uses synchronization protocols that are already built in.
So first thing first, is to simple just signup via NuevaSync and create your username, email, and password. You will then receive an email confirmation which ofcourse you will have to validate your email.
The registration process is fairly simple and is very straight forward. So far I have not had any issues with this service. Everything syncs seamlessly and it is a perfect way to stay in control of your schedule where ever I maybe or whatever device I may have.
Well lets get into syncing the service with your iPhone. this works with your iPhone and iPod Touch as long as you have version 2.0. If you do have it then it integrates with ease and NuevaSync provides you a more in depth step by step configuration once logged in. NuevaSync helps you along the way with your installation.
After you have confirmed your email, you will then be introduced to your dashboard. It is a fairly simple dashboard with 4 options, since we are just doing Google Calendar chose “Change” which is the first row. You will then just enter your Google email or Google account id in which you want to sync your Google calendar with.
Once that is done, go to your Settings within your iPhone and you will simple just chose Mail, Contacts, Calendars.
Select “Add Account”.
Choose “Microsoft Exchange”
Under “Email”, enter the e-mail address you used for NuevaSync registration.
Under “Username” enter your NuevaSync username.
Under “Password” enter your NuevaSync password.
Under “Description” you can leave the default or enter a description of your choosing.
Tap “Next”.
When it has finished, it will display a new field, “Server”. Enter “www.nuevasync.com” as the value.
Tap “Next”.
On the next page, turn off “Mail” and “Contacts”.
Tap “Save”
That is it, soon this service will sync with your calendar if not immediately. I found this to be very helpful and ofcourse to be more productive. Also NuevaSync will soon have exchange service for email and that I can’t wait.
So far I am impressed with this specific site and its rapid syncing capability. Well the site is called NuevaSync. It is a fairly simple process. First what is NuevaSync?
NuevaSync allows direct, over-the-air, native synchronization of certain smart phones and PDA devices with public PIM, and calendaring services including Google Calendar. NuevaSync does not need any software installed on your device because it uses synchronization protocols that are already built in.
So first thing first, is to simple just signup via NuevaSync and create your username, email, and password. You will then receive an email confirmation which ofcourse you will have to validate your email.
The registration process is fairly simple and is very straight forward. So far I have not had any issues with this service. Everything syncs seamlessly and it is a perfect way to stay in control of your schedule where ever I maybe or whatever device I may have.
Well lets get into syncing the service with your iPhone. this works with your iPhone and iPod Touch as long as you have version 2.0. If you do have it then it integrates with ease and NuevaSync provides you a more in depth step by step configuration once logged in. NuevaSync helps you along the way with your installation.
After you have confirmed your email, you will then be introduced to your dashboard. It is a fairly simple dashboard with 4 options, since we are just doing Google Calendar chose “Change” which is the first row. You will then just enter your Google email or Google account id in which you want to sync your Google calendar with.
Once that is done, go to your Settings within your iPhone and you will simple just chose Mail, Contacts, Calendars.
Select “Add Account”.
Choose “Microsoft Exchange”
Under “Email”, enter the e-mail address you used for NuevaSync registration.
Under “Username” enter your NuevaSync username.
Under “Password” enter your NuevaSync password.
Under “Description” you can leave the default or enter a description of your choosing.
Tap “Next”.
When it has finished, it will display a new field, “Server”. Enter “www.nuevasync.com” as the value.
Tap “Next”.
On the next page, turn off “Mail” and “Contacts”.
Tap “Save”
That is it, soon this service will sync with your calendar if not immediately. I found this to be very helpful and ofcourse to be more productive. Also NuevaSync will soon have exchange service for email and that I can’t wait.
Saturday, January 3, 2009
Converting Old VHS tapes to DVD
I was issued the task to somehow convert old VHS tapes to DVD. Mmh! May seem like a very difficult task for some of us. However, not that hard at all. You can purchase a Capturing Device that connects directly to your computer via USB, and to the source/VCR. They typically run anywhere from $30 - $150.00.
In my case I bought the KWorld DVD Maker USB 2.0 from Fry's computer in Gwinnett for $37.98. This is fairly inexpensive for those precious memories that you are trying to recapture.
The installation was fairly simple. Connect the device to the USB on the computer; connect the Audio/Video cable to the VCR. Load the drivers and software.... and start importing.
- The Techknowlogist
Iphone App SayWhere
You get used to typing on the iPhone after some time, but punching in addresses to look up directions is by far the biggest drag. Especially when your driving. That now could be kind of dangerous. DialDirections was the first to introduce speech-recognition capabilities to the iPhone with SayWhere, which translates users' speech into queries for Google Maps, Yelp, Traffic or Yellow Pages. It's a nifty app, especially for keeping drivers' eyes on the road rather than the iPhone's virtual keyboard. Download SayWhere Free from the App Store.
I played around with SayWhere for about 10 minutes looking for all my previous home addresses, and was surprisingly intrigued. SayWhere nailed every last one on the head. I even tried the find a business functionality, and it was dead on. Definitely top 5 on my Iphone Apps list. I can't imagine how many times I had to drive recklessly with no hands to type in an address....
- Techknowlogist
I played around with SayWhere for about 10 minutes looking for all my previous home addresses, and was surprisingly intrigued. SayWhere nailed every last one on the head. I even tried the find a business functionality, and it was dead on. Definitely top 5 on my Iphone Apps list. I can't imagine how many times I had to drive recklessly with no hands to type in an address....
- Techknowlogist
Blogging from the iPhone
I just got blogger lite set up on my Iphone. Pretty slick minus posting photos. But it will do for now b/c it's free.
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