Windows
Top 75 Network Security Tools
Being responsible for the security of an entire network can definitely be a daunting chore. Not only are there countless threats lurking on the Internet, but you also have to deal with your own clueless users within the network. Most of these people do not know anything about protecting themselves from the big bad wolves [...]
MS Office Alternatives
Q: I’m tired of purchasing new versions of Microsoft Office. Are there any software suites that contain the same core features? A: Microsoft Office is a fairly pricey program. If you feel compelled to upgrade with each new release, you’ll be losing your hard earned money. There are a couple of alternative productivity suites that [...]
Disable The Registry Editor
You have, more than likely, heard the warning not to play in the Windows registry if you are not familiar with what you are doing. Even the smallest change can, in fact, wreak havoc on your computer. With this in mind, if your computer is shared between multiple users, you may want prevent other users [...]
Data Warehousing
Data Warehousing is a process by which different databases are combined within an organization. Data warehouses are implemented to provide business intelligence and support management decisions. The broad presentation afforded by data warehousing allows for a more complete view of business conditions at any given instant. By using a specialized database to provide information from [...]
Report: Passport Pandemonium
What’s the one thing you need when you leave the country? Clean underwear. That, and a passport. I never needed one until now, with an international trip scheduled in the near future. Normally, it takes eight weeks to process a passport – but we needed one much sooner than that. In extreme cases, the US [...]
Killing Spyware With Spybot
Hard drive abounding with spyware critters? Shake it off with the assistance of Spybot S&D and Leo’s advice in this week’s video tip! [Leo A. Notenboom]
Clipmagic v3.1
We’ve all become used to the Windows Clipboard, and often forget just how useful Cut, Copy and Paste actually are. But there are applications out there to further extend this functionality, and they can turn a useful tool into a priceless gem.
Beyond Compare v2.2.3
Beyond Compare is a great Windows utility that combines directory compare and file compare functions in one package. Use it to manage source code, keep directories in sync, compare program output, etc.
IT Tips 'N' Tricks
Just for a minute, try to remember the time when you first jumped head first into this wacky world of technology. Granted, this may be difficult for some of the tech pioneers out there. When you first bought your new computer, set it up, and booted into the operating system, you probably had almost no [...]
Printing On An XP Home Network
Q: I already have a home network, and would like to share my printer with all of the other computers on the network. How do I do this in Windows XP? A: Setting up your own home network is a very reasonable thing to do if you have multiple computers. The ability to share files [...]
