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In today’s society, with so much criminal activity taking place, it is very important to consider security when operating a computer in an office setting. This article discusses 7 bad habits that I have recognized during my experience as an IT professional and some of the corrective measures that should be put in place.

1) Failing to set passwords - Anything that is not public should be privately secured by setting a password. In a few simple steps, a password can be created for entire folders or for single files. This will prevent any user who doesn’t have a password from accessing private material.

2) Creating passwords that are easily guessed or common - If you create a password that is too easily guessed, you might as well not set one at all. It’s like having a lock on your doors at home and leaving a key in the door so all people have to do is turn the key and come in. Passwords are designed to keep people out. Using common passwords such as “password” or “123456″ just isn’t smart. Take some time and put together a password that will take some effort for even you to remember.

3) Placing passwords near the computer - If all someone has to do is move you keyboard to find a sticky-note that contains your password, you haven’t really slowed them down much. I’ve seen passwords taped to the side of computers, taped under the monitor, and in so many other places. The best place for a computer password is in your mind.

4) Not locking the computer - All it takes is a few minutes and someone can access your computer, get what they need, and get away undetected. Whenever leaving your computer, lock it. As an additional step, it’s a good idea to set a password along with the screensaver. That way if the screensaver comes up after 2 minutes, a password is needed to log back in. This may prove annoying sometimes, but it is worth it to have security.

5) Downloading without caution - Computers were not made to handle every download that a user could think of. Many users download many different types of software, file sharing programs, instant messengers, and more, much of which they rarely use. It’s a good idea to think about if it is really worth downloading certain programs. If the software is illegal, you can face legal penalties and additional risks.

6) Ignoring software updates - If software has a built-in feature to notify you when there are updates that need to be made, don’t ignore them, just install the updates. If there is a virus that is being released, being notified that there is an update for your virus protection software won’t help if you don’t download it.

7) Not reporting problems in a timely fashion - As soon as you experience odd behavior on your computer, it’s time to report it to the proper IT staff members. They may be able to keep an eye out for things and perform preventative maintenance. This would save both time and money.

These are just seven of the bad habits that computer users can develop. By simply correcting a few of these areas, users can experience a greater level of security while operating their computers each day.

Devin Dabney is a computer consultant, author, speaker, and entrepreneur who is the founder and CEO of DabneyWorks Computer Consulting. DabneyWorks provides remote and in-person computer assistance , website design and auditing, and business consultation.

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Ever needed to make an important call whilst on a flight? Current rules and safety regulations do not allow you to use your mobile phone whilst on an aircraft, but Ofcom have published a proposal to allow people to make mobile phone calls whilst at 3000 feet.

Ofcoms proposal will of course have to be approved and proven that it is completely safe before this is given the go ahead by the authorities, to ensure that this will not cause any saftey issues whilst on board the aircraft.

For you to be able to make a call at 3,000 feet, the plane would need to have its own network installed. The network would only be activated at 3,000 feet. It is not yet confirmed whether the plane would charge a fee for connecting your call or if it would simply re route your call to the relevant network, this will be discussed at a later date.

To ensure the system is safe Ofcom proposes that the minimum height call can be made at should be 3000 feet above ground level. The network will initially only work with 2g phones, but would be rolled out to 3g phones if it was successful enough.

One point to take in to account is that this may turn out to be an annoying pastime on a plane. Many people find having to listen to people talking loudly on their mobile phones irritating enough for just a few minutes, how will they feel on a 9 hour flight with no escape!!

This and many other articles on mobile phones and the latest mobile phone deals was written by John Gray.

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Why would you want to add a wireless external antenna? The min-pci card called your internal wireless antenna within your laptop is a great engineering feat but it is also very limited. Adding a external wireless antenna gives you more options and better reception for all of your needs.

External wireless antennas can be used to find more networks to connect to, penetration testing, extending outdoor wireless networks, security testing for site surveys and over all just looking cool.

Another type of external antenna can be used to extend your wireless router or wireless access point. Adding a the proper antenna to your wireless access point will make your LAN perform like it is on crack. If you really want to extend your range you will have to add an external wireless antenna on your wireless access point and your laptop. Remember that wireless LAN communication is not like a AM/FM radio, you need to be able to hear and talk. If you have a huge antenna and amplifier on one end you need the almost the same setup on the other end to talk back.

Wireless external antennas can be purchased from vendors such a hyperlink and radio labs. They have many different connectors which hyperlink has divided by vendor wireless access points or routers. You will need to purchase a wireless adapter with external antenna connectors. Another good vendor to purchase from is Fab-Corp. You can purchase many different types of wireless adapter either the PCMICA or USB.

Go and purchase wireless LAN adapter with external connectors. Then choose your antenna type: omni-directional or directional, cantenna, mobile, mounted ect. After you choose you will now want to test your new life so down load Net Stumbler or Kismet or kismac and scan at will NINJA.

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iPhone clones have been surprising hits because they allow people some wanted freedoms away from their phone’s manufacturers. Consumers have liked the ability to remove their own battery, use their own mobile provider and have two phone numbers within the same phone if they want to (dual sim).

Lately though, the clone makers have stepped up their game. They’ve introduced an iPhone clone (the D2000 TV phone) that not only has everything the original clones have (web browsing, full MP3/ MP4 capabilities, and a built in camera), but will also allow you to watch TV on your cell phone. In addition to full TV capabilities, the D2000 has an FM radio and an e-book reader.

Additionally, the D2000 has a keypad at the bottom of the phone. Not many iClones have advanced texting and email capabilities but the D2000 is one of them. In fact, the D2000 reminds me a lot of Rimm’s Blackberry Pearl.

All of these features make this phone very popular for frequent travelers, students, commuters, and families that need to entertain children (or parents) during down times. This smart phone gives you everything you could possibly need for entertainment, (whether it is music, video, the web, or TV), right at your finger tips.

The phone is also very competitively priced, starting at about $150, depending on where you get it.

Considering you could easily spend this on a stand alone gadget this isn’t also a cell phone, this seems a good deal. And, even though this is a novelty product, it’s also a high quality, innovative, and high performing mobile phone in its own right.

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In our modern day and age, many people are carrying cell phones wherever they go because they have become very affordable. We all like to personalize the items that we own including our cell phones. People put colored faceplates on their phone, as well as sparkly items that are commonly referred to as cell phone bling. Ring tones are also one of the most popular methods of cell phone personalization.

A lot of people choose to get that special ring tone by downloading ring tones even if their phones come with some special rings and a few songs. The World-Wide-Web is the best source of cell phone ring tones. However, there can be some problems with getting your ring tones on the Internet. You have to be careful because you may unintentionally download spyware while you are downloading ring tones. Always remember that many of the free downloads come with spyware.

In general, you will be safe if you download from a site that will charge you for downloading ring tones. You may also find a wider variety of songs if you download from these sites. You may also have a better chance of finding something obscure if you look for it on a pay site.

Remember that you can also make ring tones for yourself before you begin downloading ring tones. This will be easy if you have a good music editing software. You can cut out a clip from a song you have on your computer and upload it to your phone. You can buy software made especially for making and downloading ring tones if this sounds too complicated for you.

You can try downloading ring tones from a friend if you are afraid of spyware, but don’t have software to make your own. They can easily email them to you so you can put them on your own phone directly from your computer. You will be saved from the hassle of worrying about spyware with this option. However, you should make sure the file is scanned before you attempt to save it to your computer. Your friends may accidentally send you a virus, even if they didn’t mean to do so.

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The Internet lifestyle remains a myth to a lot of people. This is ironic in the sense that all we come across online these days are promises of how we can get rich quickly. Promises of how anyone with half a brain can make millions online.

It’s a fact that the Internet has created many millionaires. There is no question about that. The sad fact is that most people that come online with the hope of getting rich will never achieve their dreams.

Why did I say that? I will explain in a minute.

There are many reasons why people will not make money online but three of them stand out. They stand out because they are self inflicted. Let’s take a look at them.

Reason One: They Are Yet To Start

Hoping and dreaming to make money online is not enough. You have to take the steps that will catapault you to your dreams. The Internet millionaires we all hope to be like are doers of the things that will make them money.

You need to come up with your own offer, your own website, your own blog and so on. If you do not start, you will remain on the same level forever.

Reason Two: They Want To Get It Perfect

No one in the whole wide world is perfect. Not even our heroes and role models. That is why we shouldn’t hope to get it perfect before we bring out our own offers. If you want to get it perfect, you will have to wait forever.

We all make mistakes. It’s the ability to learn from our mistakes that makes up better. Do not be afraid to make mistakes. There is no harm in it.

Reason Three: They Don’t Know What To Do

Making money online is no rocket science. There are loads proven techniques and procedures one can follow. All you need to do is find a teacher that is an expert in an area you want to go into and learn as much as you can from him.

Many people do not want to learn at all. That is a wrong approach. Invest in your online education as that is the foundation your Internet business will be built upon.

See you at the bank.

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When you use an auto garage, you can look at paying in upwards of $70 to $80 dollars for an oil change, depending on where you live of course. You could also go to your local retail store, buy the same oil for about $2.00 a quart, buy an oil filter for $3.00 to $5.00, drive YOUR car up on the curb and change YOUR own oil. Of course you’ll need other supplies like an oil pan, wrench or socket set, some old clothes, but you can save yourself around $65 an oil change. Multiply that by every 3000 miles and you can see the savings that can accumulate.

You can apply this same logic when considering purchasing your next home computer. You can have someone else build a computer for you and sell it at an inflated price or you can build YOUR own computer and save tons of money. You could also, of course, have someone buy a computer and give it to you (wouldn’t that be great), but how often does this happen (after you’ve moved out of mommy and daddy’s house)?

The first thing you must do is make a decision. Do you want to purchase a pre-assembled computer at an inflated price or do you build YOUR own computer and save? Below, I’ve listed some pros and cons to help you make an informative decision.

Pros to buying preassembled:

1. The obvious reason is it’s pre-assembled. Someone else or something will build a computer for you. You are able to use the computer right out of the box.

2. There is usually some of customer support for the computer.

3. If something goes wrong with the computer, you can turn the computer in for a replacement or refund.

Cons to buying preassembled:

1. The customer support you receive may be for a limited time, especially if you contact them by telephone.

2. If something goes wrong with any part of the computer, you turn in the computer for a replacement or refund. The problem with that is, you are out of a computer for about a month. If the CD ROM is malfunctioning, you can still access the internet or use other functions of your computer that does not require a CD ROM.

3. Pre-assembled computers are pricey

4. Pre-assembled computers typically offer a lot of extras that you will never use. Dell has tried to address that problem.

Pros of building YOUR computer:

1. You get what you want in YOUR computer

2. You will have customer support for each component of YOUR computer

3. If something goes wrong with a certain component of YOUR computer, you return that component for repair or replacement or refund.

4. YOUR computer can be substantially cheaper than a pre-assembled computer

5. You gain a wealth of knowledge about the inner workings of YOUR computer

Cons of building YOUR computer

1. You have to build YOUR computer. It’s not packaged and gift wrapped for you.

2. You will have to do some research. The research is essential to ensure components are compatible. Before I built my first computer, I did not realize a motherboard came in multiple forms factors. ATX and ATX micro are the norm for PC’s, but not exclusively.

3. You have to be a keen shopper. Many online stores offer great prices for computer parts.

So, there you have it. There, of course, there are other factors to consider, like how soon YOUR computer needs to be operational and if you have the patience to build YOUR own computer. All in all, if you want to save money, get what you want and get the best bang for your buck, building YOUR computer is the way to go.

Lee Jones is the owner of PC Builders Delight. If you are tired of wasting your money on pre-built computers that charge you for bulk extras that you’ll never use and you’re ready to learn everything you need to know about building your very own computer, than visit me here for tips and advice and suggestions: = > http://pcbuildersdelight.synthasite.com

One the hottest pieces of computer peripheral hardware today is a multimedia projector. You can use a multimedia projector for a multitude of tasks, such as: presentations at conferences, board room presentations, projecting videos on to a wall in your home to watch movies, and more. There are a several types of multimedia projectors on the market today. The major question is which projector you should buy? There are many brands and four major types of multimedia projectors.

Multimedia Projector Brands and Types

There are many brands of multimedia projectors to choose from: Panasonic, Optima, Epson, NEC, Infocus, and many more from which to choose. Multimedia projector types include:

• Digital Light Processing (DLP): has deeper black background and more portable
• Liquid Crystal Display (LCD): better for color
• TFT (Thin Film Transistor) Active Matrix: a form of LCD
• HDTV home theaters: 480i, 516i, 540p, 720p, 180i, 1080p, 1080i, 1125i (i = interlaced video and p = progressive scan)

Considerations and Features

The major consideration is the purpose of the multimedia projector and uses in home or business; this will help you select the features you need. Features to consider include:

• Image Brightness: range 130 lumens to 6500 lumens
• Desired Display Area 5 to 6 feet: 500 to 1000 lumens
• Desired Display Area 8 to 10 feet: 1000 to 1500 lumens
• Desired Display Area 12 to25 feet: 2000 lumens or more
• Wireless: remote operation from computer
• Digital Zoom: for large room projections
• Keystone Correction: compensates for projectors position not being perpendicular to the screen
• Slim Size: business portability
• Projector Mount: needed for permanent installations, ceiling or wall
• Bulbs: typical UHP, UHE, Halide lamps, 1000 to 4000 hours, chose long life
• Business Use: movie clips, animation, photos
• Home Theater: LCD, HDTV, high resolution, high contrast, brightness 1000 to 2000 lumens

Resolution is the number of pixels that the projector is capable of displaying. Projectors with greater the resolution produce a better quality projector image because there are more pixels per square inch. A projector with less resolution will have a grainier picture, since there are fewer pixels per square inch. Resolution comes in a variety of selections; your choice of resolution is based on your use of the projector.

For basic power point presentations only, you can use a low resolution projector. If you use a lot color and videos, you will need a high resolution projector. Projector resolution ranges from 854 x 480 to 1280 x 1024.

Contrast is the ratio between the lightest and darkest areas of a picture. You will want to select a multimedia projector with a contrast 400:1 or better. Contrast ranges from 350:1 to 6500:1.

Buying a Multimedia Projector

Once you have narrowed your multimedia projector choice(s) visit your local store and check out its features:

• Projector Controls: ease of use
• Remote Control: ease of use
• Bulb: long life, bulbs are expensive
• Connections: cables for PC or MAC, DVD Player, Cable box, Satellite box
• Mounting Bracket: if needed for permanent installation
• Wireless: compatible with your computer
• Operation: salesperson demonstrate use and watch example projection quality
• Sound: is the fan noisy
• Size: size does matter when it comes to portability
• Weight: permanent installations are not really concerned, heavier models are not suitable for portable uses
• Carrying Case: provides protection when dragging through airports, etc.
• Prices: range from less than $630 to $17000 and more

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If you play golf, one of the great joys in life will be playing golf with your son or daughter. It’s a game both can play at completely different levels and a sport everyone can enjoy throughout their lives.

If you are active in a golf club, ask your pro for advice on getting your child on the golf course and special lessons. If not, here are some ideas for dads interested in developing golf skills early.

1. Miniature golf is for babies! But you should wait until age six before teaching “real golf.” Just like music lessons, kids have to have a basic learning ability to understand the concepts of the game, as well as basic rules

2. Buy used golf clubs. There’s no reason to buy expensive clubs for little kids. If you already know a pro, you should also ask him if he has any extra clubs for kids. Especially if you’re going to take lessons, many pros will cut down an old putter and 7-iron for a child.

3. Try Qolf. A fun lawn golf game for the family is Qolf. Instead of holes, young kids hit through arches like in croquet. More advanced golfers can try to chip through targets.

4. Provide Lessons. Pros say to teach distance first, and accuracy later. Consider lessons early so you have an idea on how to instruct your son or daughter.

5. Find a kid-friendly course near you. Most courses have special timings when playing with even a young child does not bother other players. Make sure to always observe proper etiquette and let faster players play through. Many par-3 “executive” courses are the perfect length for young players.

6. Search for a family-friendly golf course near you. These courses add shorter range tees so total yardage is 2200 and 3750 yards, rather than the usual 5000 plus yards found at most courses. Here’s a list which is in development; so a course near you might not be available.

7. Encourage your little duffer to tee it up in the fairway. It’s a great ego boost and will help keep play moving.

8. Walk if you can. It’s cheaper and it’s fantastic exercise for both of you. Kids will always want to drive the cart, but it’s a better habit to walk.

9. Go Camping. If your child is older, consider a golf camp, like the Ledbetter Schools. They cater to kids and adults. Camp is an intensive experience, but can be a great bonding opportunity for you and your child, as well as a solid base to build a great golf game.

When it comes to dads and their kids, often the simplest activities give the most joy. Making toys together is a fun activity that stimulates kids’ creative faculties. Find more about kids activities to spend time with them.

Golf is undoubtedly one of the world’s most rewarding and frustrating sports. The serenity and beauty of a golf course on a sunny day belies the tension that can creep into a round when we’re not hitting our best. While the concentration that the game requires is often the perfect antidote to the stress of work and life responsibilities, there are times when the safe haven of 18 holes feels more like seven levels of the netherworld. Unfortunately, most of us don’t have access to a personal golf coach or trainer, and we’re forced to work out the kinks in our game on our own. Thankfully, though, there are golf clubs and training aids that can help get us back into the swing. Here are some of the most popular:

Full Swing Trainers - There are several types of full swing trainers, but among the most popular is a hinged driver that gives you immediate feedback and helps you overcome slices and hooks. Another popular system involves a swing hoop and weighted club that creates the perfect golf swing. The idea is that you can adjust your swing until you gain control and can hit consistently. In the process, you strengthen the muscles specifically used in golf and build muscle memory, so that you’ll more instinctively hit the ball straight when you’re out on the course.

Stance Trainers - Stance trainers focus on both sets of extremities: the legs and the arms. Many golfers underestimate the importance of the right stance in powerful, consistent hitting. Trainers that focus on the legs and feet generally work by restricting lateral movement and keeping the feet from spinning out. One popular stance trainer for the arms focuses on keeping the trailing arm from closing more than 90 degrees, while another connects the arm to the body in order to help the arm fold correctly. Both assist by keeping your golf clubs in position to achieve the proper downswing. There are also trainers that help position the wrist and hand for delayed hits, greater accuracy, and more consistency.

Putting Aids - There are a variety of training aids available to help you increase your putting accuracy. In addition to the mats that are meant to mimic greens, there are putting braces, lasers that mount to the putter’s shaft, and trainers that have guidance rails to ensure that your stroke is smooth and straight. Some of the most intriguing new digital devices that read greens so that you’ll know how they break and can adjust your stroke accordingly.

And Even More - In addition to the types of training aids mentioned, there is a vast array of products available that can help you with tempo, alignment, balance, weight transfer, swing analysis, and release.

Although training aids can be tremendously helpful in working out the kinks in your game, the importance of good equipment can’t be underestimated. A good set of golf clubs will help you play your best, but if you can’t afford a new set, you can always opt for brand name pre-owned golf clubs. Used golf clubs often come with a certification and warranty, so you can be assured of their quality. The right golf shoes can make a significant difference in your positioning and consistency, and the comfort of the right golf apparel and golf accessories allow you to keep your mind on the game.

In the end, the right golf clubs and training aids accomplish the same goal: taking the frustration out of the game and putting the enjoyment back in.

Chris Robertson is an author of Majon International, one of the worlds MOST popular internet marketing companies on the web. Learn more about Get in the Swing: Golf Clubs or Majon’s Sports directory.