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Hello Everyone,
Welcome to my blog on making your computing life easier. I have been dealing with and working on Computers for close to 32 years now and the one thing I have learned and noticed when working on someones system is the amount of clutter they have on their desktop. Some of this is caused by pre-determined installation and setup features provide by the computer manufacturer. but many can show up when you surf or if you accidentally save a file thinking it was going to the My Documents folder when in actuality it was save to your desktop. To combat some of this on my own system I have established folders for various items so when you look at my desktop it is relatively clutter free. You can right click in the wallpaper of the desktop and go to new folder and name the file anything but typically I will use something like desktop 2 or if it is a tool I use I might name it Doug's Utilities or just Utilities, then I drag and drop the corresponding clutter into the respective folder. If it is an Icon I do not wish to keep I simply drag it to my recycle bin and continue on to other icons. I have several users of my own system and we share a login so even though I try to maintain some resemblance of order my family has a tendency to ignore many of the items I consider clutter and then once a month I will clean up the desktop and remove any unwanted Icons and programs.
Lets look into why computers act up and slow down over a period of time.
Friday, June 04, 2010 12:30 AM
When working with a Windows based PC -regardless of version--you need to maintain things like the registry, temp files, cookies, etc because lack of maintenance in these areas can be affected by ad-ware that is attached to browser based settings that can be memory hogging information forwarders. These typically are on most legitimate sites and many not so legitimate sites because marketers and undesirables want to try to feed you advertising based on where you surf--what your preferences are. after a matter of time these little cookies crumble inside your hard drive and consume valuable resources from the processor and memory by causing slowdowns and bottlenecks that come to you as a slowdown or less efficient computer system. I have used several freely distributed products and I have one that I payed for on each of my computer systems at my home office. I like Malwarebytes and Adaware both applications can be used for a trial period to see how effective they can be for you but I recommend paying the software fee for these because they do a much better job than the add ons that the established commercial security software companies would like you to buy. If you have any questions concerning my blog post please feel free to contact me at drgempel@insightbb.com. Thanks Doug Gempel
Welcome to my blog on making your computing life easier. I have been dealing with and working on Computers for close to 32 years now and the one thing I have learned and noticed when working on someones system is the amount of clutter they have on their desktop. Some of this is caused by pre-determined installation and setup features provide by the computer manufacturer. but many can show up when you surf or if you accidentally save a file thinking it was going to the My Documents folder when in actuality it was save to your desktop. To combat some of this on my own system I have established folders for various items so when you look at my desktop it is relatively clutter free. You can right click in the wallpaper of the desktop and go to new folder and name the file anything but typically I will use something like desktop 2 or if it is a tool I use I might name it Doug's Utilities or just Utilities, then I drag and drop the corresponding clutter into the respective folder. If it is an Icon I do not wish to keep I simply drag it to my recycle bin and continue on to other icons. I have several users of my own system and we share a login so even though I try to maintain some resemblance of order my family has a tendency to ignore many of the items I consider clutter and then once a month I will clean up the desktop and remove any unwanted Icons and programs.
Lets look into why computers act up and slow down over a period of time.
Friday, June 04, 2010 12:30 AM
When working with a Windows based PC -regardless of version--you need to maintain things like the registry, temp files, cookies, etc because lack of maintenance in these areas can be affected by ad-ware that is attached to browser based settings that can be memory hogging information forwarders. These typically are on most legitimate sites and many not so legitimate sites because marketers and undesirables want to try to feed you advertising based on where you surf--what your preferences are. after a matter of time these little cookies crumble inside your hard drive and consume valuable resources from the processor and memory by causing slowdowns and bottlenecks that come to you as a slowdown or less efficient computer system. I have used several freely distributed products and I have one that I payed for on each of my computer systems at my home office. I like Malwarebytes and Adaware both applications can be used for a trial period to see how effective they can be for you but I recommend paying the software fee for these because they do a much better job than the add ons that the established commercial security software companies would like you to buy. If you have any questions concerning my blog post please feel free to contact me at drgempel@insightbb.com. Thanks Doug Gempel
Security is Important
Headline: Cloud networks 'at risk' from cyber outlaws
Source: http://www.topix.com/business/accounting
I discovered this headline as I perusing current events in the world of accounting. Network security is very important. This unfettered access can cause billions of dollars in damage and untold heartache for thousands of network administrators and IT people. To protect networks from these attacks businesses have sprouted up to combat the influx of hackers.
I have a Master of Science degree in Network Security from AIU and I can tell you even an attempt can wreak havoc on connectivity and bandwidth coming in to an organization. Companies need to protect their entry points and make sure employees at every level are vigilant about shoulder surfers. Confidential documents need to be shredded. Certain banking organizations even go through security checks and have to maintain compliance with an organization within the federal government and if they lose their compliance credentials it can be very difficult to get back.
I was in the credit card and finance industry for 3 years as a call center customer service representative for one of the largest banks in the country. We handled calls for about 50 different local and regional banks and credit card companies. Our biggest call volume creator was handling security fraud calls for credit card issuers. Breaches in security can come at such a low level in the process that people do not realize it for several days. By that time the damage has been done. One of the ways we combat this in the industry is by asking for your zip code to process the transaction. Many times a thief is going to have your card but not necessarily everything else. A zip code insures that the transaction is most likely you. When I present my credit or debit card these days I present my driver's license with it as a courtesy to the merchant. In reality this should occur every time you use the card. If they do not have the proper ID then the card should not be allowed to process.
Another method certain crooks use is dumpster diving. That is why it is imperative to shred financial information when you are through with it. This includes tax forms,canceled checks, checks that cannot be used because of a name change or address change. Paycheck stubs and credit card receipts should be shredded as well.
My last topic is your login or system access. Every system you use is vulnerable to attack. Your Blackberry, Your Droid, Your Iphone, Your computer... all of these devices and access points need to be protected as if you are on the verge of attack.-Because you are! Hackers can manipulate software to travel just about anywhere these days. Blue-tooth devices are just one way they can sneak attack you ... Lock up you systems as if you life depends on it.
Source: http://www.topix.com/business/accounting
I discovered this headline as I perusing current events in the world of accounting. Network security is very important. This unfettered access can cause billions of dollars in damage and untold heartache for thousands of network administrators and IT people. To protect networks from these attacks businesses have sprouted up to combat the influx of hackers.
I have a Master of Science degree in Network Security from AIU and I can tell you even an attempt can wreak havoc on connectivity and bandwidth coming in to an organization. Companies need to protect their entry points and make sure employees at every level are vigilant about shoulder surfers. Confidential documents need to be shredded. Certain banking organizations even go through security checks and have to maintain compliance with an organization within the federal government and if they lose their compliance credentials it can be very difficult to get back.
I was in the credit card and finance industry for 3 years as a call center customer service representative for one of the largest banks in the country. We handled calls for about 50 different local and regional banks and credit card companies. Our biggest call volume creator was handling security fraud calls for credit card issuers. Breaches in security can come at such a low level in the process that people do not realize it for several days. By that time the damage has been done. One of the ways we combat this in the industry is by asking for your zip code to process the transaction. Many times a thief is going to have your card but not necessarily everything else. A zip code insures that the transaction is most likely you. When I present my credit or debit card these days I present my driver's license with it as a courtesy to the merchant. In reality this should occur every time you use the card. If they do not have the proper ID then the card should not be allowed to process.
Another method certain crooks use is dumpster diving. That is why it is imperative to shred financial information when you are through with it. This includes tax forms,canceled checks, checks that cannot be used because of a name change or address change. Paycheck stubs and credit card receipts should be shredded as well.
My last topic is your login or system access. Every system you use is vulnerable to attack. Your Blackberry, Your Droid, Your Iphone, Your computer... all of these devices and access points need to be protected as if you are on the verge of attack.-Because you are! Hackers can manipulate software to travel just about anywhere these days. Blue-tooth devices are just one way they can sneak attack you ... Lock up you systems as if you life depends on it.
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