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Over the years, the image of the computer and those that use them has improved greatly, which shouldn't be much of a surprise. The computer industry has grown quite dramatically over the years, which has pushed people to want to go out and purchase one given all the benefits that it comes with. Regardless of how old or young the people in the home are, having a computer is certain to make things easier, which is always a good thing. It's very easy for you to see why the modern computer is able to impact young people so positively. Being able to access the internet ensures that you have access to almost limitless knowledge, enabling the younger generation to be able to take up interests in things that are not within their immediate vicinity, in addition to it being able to help children complete their homework and certain projects. It's also fair to say that there has been a large number of younger people that have been able to develop their personal s...

This is the question that is troubling most of the business holders and so here is the answer. In the recent days the Facebook is used by people not only for communications and careers but also for the marketing and promotion of their business. It is a perfect platform for doing the promotion of your product and services. Here you can inform more and more people about your product. There are some ways with the help of which you can easily do the promotion like: Market search on Facebook: You should evaluate that daily how many people are surfing the site and which is the most visited field. This way you can come to know the main point of interest of the people. With the help of this data it will be easier for the business owners realize what are people's expectations. So you can easily make the investor to judge your specialization pages. Facebook notes: This is also a very important method of communicating with the Facebook users where the webmaster w...

Technology is ever evolving and moving forward. Change is probably the best and most prominent characteristic that can be ascribed to technology, as wide and all encompassing as a term it might be. The rate of advancement that technology is exhibiting is much, much faster than any could have expected or anticipated - probably even for those who are at the forefront of its progress. This unparalleled speed of development has been very welcome for technology enthusiasts all over the world. People who simply can't get enough of the different devices and gadgets that are being produced and released on a regular basis are enjoying something of a perfect time right now. And things are likely to only get better. What to Expect in 2013 At the frontline of technological progress right now are the many tablets and smartphones that are constantly being improved and updated. And as amazing as those devices seem to be right now, there's every reason to belie...

You may have seen the snappy commercial. Yes, I really mean snappy. You see cool kids with their tablets snapping what looks like a thin keyboard onto their tablet and setting it upright. The keyboards come in all kinds of colors, hot pink, blue, red. What more could you want? It's the best of both worlds - the lightness of a tablet combined with the ease of use of a laptop. Keep in mind that the rainbow of colors offered with the touch cover as shown on the commercial are purchased separately. This tablet from Microsoft follows on the heels of the new iPad Mini. It's 3 inches taller and 1.5 inches wider than the iPad mini. The Surface has Windows RT, a specially modified version of the new Windows 8 platform. The basic Surface model is 32GB for $499. The 64GB model is listed at $699 and comes with a black touch cover. The first question you need to answer for yourself is price. Do you want a more advanced tablet - with an advanced price? Or would yo...

Laptops are wonderful devices for those who need computing power on the move, whether that is as an international business traveller or simply to take around your home with you instead of being banished to a workroom or study whenever you need to access the internet. But their primary advantage over their less mobile, desktop-bound brethren can also be a serious drawback. Laptops, after all, are designed to be picked up and carried with ease, and anything so portable, desirable and valuable is bound to attract unwelcome attention from thieves of all descriptions. Whether they want it for themselves, hope to sell it for profit or seek access to the information it contains, it is very easy for someone to thrust an unattended laptop into a bag and stroll into the night with it. The consequences of such a theft could be anything from mildly inconvenient to catastrophic, depending on what the laptop is used for, by whom, and what information is stored on it. If it is in...

Planning to replace your old CRT set with a brand new LCD TV? In the run up to the festive season there would be plenty of mouth watering discounts and offers across the market. As prices go dipping the demand for LCD TVs is scaling the charts steadily. However, it would be detrimental to grab every offer coming your way. Decide the one that is likely to fetch you the best bargain. Hence, there are a few key points that need to be considered or kept in mind before hitting the market. Here are some of the best tips to buy a LCD TV The number of pixels on the screen surface of an LCD TV remains fixed always. The idea is to hit upon a TV set offering the maximum number of native pixels. For a 23 inch screen size, the native pixel resolution varies between 1280×720 (720p) or 1366×768 (768p). A minimum level has been set and make sure not to settle for an LCD TV with a pixel count less than that. The process through which video processor of the Television matches the incoming signal r...

Ransomware or in other words having your computer hacked and held to ransom by cybercriminals is on the rise, especially if you are in a small business and your computer security protocols are not up to date or non existent.We've seen a number of businesses targeted over the last few months as it is an easy and effective way of getting your hard earned cash, and it can be done from thousands of miles away, even in another continent. What is Ransomware? According to Symantec, it's a type of malware best described as an online extortion racket. Malware locks or disables your PC in some way and then demands payment in the form of a "fine" to render your PC usable again. Like most scams, the ransomware message claims to come from a legitimate organization, such as the government or a public corporation, to try to convince victims that they did something wrong to incur the fine. But paying the fine does nothing since the initial malware remains on the P...

2012 has been a year which has seen big stories in the internet world in regards to security. It is easy and straightforward to point out to the big stories which have formed a talking point and which have demanded that a whole different kind of thinking and approaches made in the security industry. In fact to the cyber security world, 2012 has been the year of cyber warfare evident from the government sponsored attacks and malware. This year has also been the year for hacktivists who have attacked websites relentlessly. The Flashback malware become very popular towards April when the damage it had done was eventually put bare. The number of the Macs infected with the malware was estimated at 700,000. It marked the first infection of the Mac and essentially the biggest to be seen thus far. The ramification of this malware were far reaching since the Mac was now vulnerable and this spelt a big source of concern for the faithful of the Apple brand. Security indu...

Having looked at how the cloud has facilitated new ways of communicating via our mobile devices, the second part of this article examines a few other areas and types of mobile app which have been enabled or enhanced by the use of the cloud. Documents The ability to store documents and files in the cloud has been available for a while on traditional PCs but it is now a growing area for mobile phones and particularly tablets. With the spread of tablets in the last few years, more and more consumers have not only wanted the ability to view their documents on their mobile device but to also work with them. Consequently, combined services, such as Google Drive (incorporating Google Docs), which provide office productivity software as a service (i.e., SaaS) integrated with cloud storage, have become increasingly popular. Even without this, cloud storage allows the viewing, uploading, downloading etc of files, from work documents to personal notes, on the go. It can...

Whether you recently purchased a new iPod touch or are trying to fully utilize your current iPod, knowing the variety of applications offered in the Appstore will help you get its full value. As of September 2012, the app store offers over 700,000 applications. Below are ten of the most useful applications that provide a variety of features and benefits. 1. Spotify - an application that gives its users instant access to millions of songs. With the Spotify application, the user can use the free version or the premium version. The free version allows for unlimited radio streaming. Meanwhile, the premium version allows for its users to stream and download song for offline listening. Think of this application as renting music for a minimal monthly subscription. 2. Yelp - One of the first applications in the app store, Yelp allows its users to find the best of the best in their local small businesses. The Yelp application allows its users to find anything from ...

Today, technology has developed so much that we can never imagine a day without it. From morning until night, we are being surrounded by these gadgets that have made our life totally simpler. There are already thousands and even millions of gadget freaks like me who often wish to receive all information about the latest gadgets that are made available today. That certain feeling of curiosity pushes me to check on these gadgets and to know what they can actually do for me. The benefits of getting first hand updates about the latest gadgets is that, I can keep my technology directory updated with current information. Aside from feeding other gadget geeks like me with fresh information, I am also able to tell others about the latest technology news which they can also benefit from. These cool and high tech gadgets can also be your best choice as Christmas gifts to your loved ones which will surely flatter them. To give you a little idea on what kind of gadget...

Notebooks refer to the smaller version of a laptop and are almost as handy as a proverbial notebook. You may wonder why some of these computers are called 'notebooks' while others are simply termed 'laptops'. Broadly speaking, it is similar to a parent naming his baby and each manufacturer calls his product one of the two. Laptops are similar to desktops, and can do all the functions very well along with a battery pack to power it. The advantage is its weight and size, which allows you to place it on your lap. A notebook is thinner, and specially designed with a light weight material, which means that it is not as large as the laptop and may not have features like the disk drives, extendable memory or extra USB slots. The higher the technology used in a notebook, the higher is its cost, so the choice depends on your budget and needs. There are many notebooks, but the top three are mentioned here based on their features, style and core functio...

Rumors have been circulating for the past year that Apple will make a TV screen. Apple has ventured into the TV market before with its Apple TV, which is a receiver box for digital media but has only seen limited success. There are some compelling reasons to think that Apple might be going for something bigger by producing its own TV screens. If Apple simply wanted to provide a means for accessing digital media through an Apple product then it's likely that it would stick with its Apple TV. Apple TV allows uses to play digital media from the iTunes store and other digital media outlets such as Hulu Plus, YouTube, Nextflix, etc. It has competition from other streaming devices such as Roku, YouView and upgrades on some flat screen TVs offered by LG and Samsung. Access to media is what Apple TV provides, but producing a separate TV screen is a whole different proposition. Buying a television, particularly one that is large and full of digital media add-ons,...

The multifunction printers that are presently available in the market can easily be considered as multiple machines combined in single units. These devices generally include print, copy, scan and fax functionalities and can really save a lot of useful space in any office or business structure. Though these products were originally manufactured and marketed for home and small scale business users but due to their effectiveness larger and more robust models suitable for large scale usages are also being offered by many manufacturers. There are of course some advantages and disadvantages of these machines and one must make an informed decision while purchasing them to ensure better result and productivity. Use LaserJet printers Though many different kinds of printers are still available in the market but according to most users Laserjet Printers are undoubtedly the best of the lot. One of the major benefits of these printers is their ability to print more copies...

Every business needs the best office laser printer to meet high-volume printing needs. The Xerox Phaser 6180 is an office-oriented color laser printer that guarantees to meet even the most demanding print job. It is designed to be durable and efficient so the workplace can become even more productive. In addition, it allows users to replace its OEM cartridge with a compatible toner cartridge. This boosts savings and allows small businesses to focus their budget on more important things The market is filled with different kinds and brands of laser printers. Thus, it becomes even harder for users to choose the right product that can meet those growing printing needs. However, the Xerox Phaser 6180 is in the running towards becoming the best office laser printer. The following are its incredible features: Saves Time. This model is fitted with a 400 MHz processor that allows it to produce prints quickly. It has a fast color speed of up to 20 pages per minute and...

Apple computer's history is a classic American success story. The company designed and built what would become the personal computer, and was instrumental in the birth of this important global industry. In early 1970's two young teenagers, Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak crossed paths and began a friendship and collaboration that eventually led to the founding of Apple Computer Co. in April of 1976. In basic terms Steve Wozniak was the engineer and Jobs the entrepreneur. The first machine designed and built by Wozniak was shown to folks at Hewlett-Packard and other companies who passed on purchasing or investing so Jobs and "Woz" decided to take it to the world themselves. At the time personal computing was limited to build-it-yourself kits sold through hobby stores and catalogs. The Apple team met with a retail outlet in CA called The Byte Shop, and agreed to build 500 machines on consignment to be sold on spec. They took the risk, and to skip ahead...

Many of the trends we discussed in 2011, and saw in 2012, were pretty much spot on. Technology like mobility, tablet style endpoints, cloud computing, big data, and virtualization were big in 2012. Even with the languishing U.S. economy, IT spending among the SMB subsector was slightly up for the bulk of 2012. That being said, what IT solutions will the typical SMB entity be putting hard-earned capital into for the next 12 months? For that we'll turn to the leader on all things IT, Gartner Inc. In early November, Research Vice President Robert P. Anderson discussed upcoming technology trends with a specific focus on the SMB space and revealed several interesting statistics. According to Anderson, "of all global IT spend, 44% is in the SMB category." (Anderson, 2012) I must point out that Gartner classifies organizations with 1,000 or less employees as small or mid-sized; a further break down groups companies with 100 or less employees as small business a...

It is important to choose companies that specialize in web design so your online business can have a competitive edge. This article talks about helpful tips to consider before making the final decision when looking for web design providers. Business owners and even corporations running their own online business website know full well how important graphic design is for their business. A beautifully crafted online website attracts visitor more than its plainly rendered competitors. It is important to keep your online visitors entertained so they stay longer exploring the rest of your website Web design is an important element in maintaining an online website. Like search engine optimization, it can make or break your online business. Other than attracting potential customers, a well-designed website takes care of web elements such as ease of navigation and even browser support. These experiences are as important to your website and your target audience beca...

Troubleshooting a laptop problem is not as hard as most people think. You will more often than not identify where the problem lies within a very short time. You may not have to take it to a technician for repair. The Troubleshooting Process  1. Virus You need to first of all exclude any issues you think may be caused a virus. The first thing you should do when you realize your laptop is not functioning as it should, is to scan it using antivirus software. This way, you will know if there are any viruses or even spyware that are causing the problems. If you do not have anti-virus software installed already, you can always download one from one of the major online sites. It is best you look for anti-virus software that performs the checks before installation. 2. Power Once you have dealt with the virus issue, you need to check and confirm that the battery is charging. This is because most power issues with laptops are caused by battery faults. Some b...

Information Technology has never been more affordable. Small businesses can now take advantage of technology that will help them level the playing field and compete with larger companies, even on a global scale. Yet, the costs for small businesses that compete with you have come down too. How do you use IT to gain a competitive advantage? Business leads - IT follows 1. Use IT to provide value to your customers If IT doesn't add value for your customers, what's the point? Technology should allow you to either, lower costs, provide better customer service, or develop new products and services your customers need. If deploying new technology doesn't do one of these, don't bother. 2. Don't buy more complexity than you need. Efficiency is found in simplicity - fewer moving parts. Don't buy feature laden software if simple software gets the job done. However, you should take care to analyze and anticipate your needs so you don't under ...