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Computers » Security | By Louise Longworth @ Thursday, 29th July 2010

E-waste recycling might be a fairly new term to some people, but it is part of the electronic equipment recycling and disposal directives that are in place in the UK, through WEEE. Implemented in 2007, the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directives are designed to save space in landfills and protect the environment from the poisonous and toxic materials contained [more...]

Computers » Security | By Ignacio Lopez @ Wednesday, 28th July 2010

The internet is an amazing tool that we can use with our computers. There are so many benefits that come with it. The World Wide Web can connect us with our friends and family and enable us to easily communicate on a daily basis. This ease of communication was not as easy before. It also can open our minds to an endless [more...]

Computers » Security | By William F Gabriel @ Monday, 26th July 2010

Anybody that has ever seen badge printers in action knows how valuable one can be to a card printing operation. It is remarkable to see excellent quality identification cards exiting the printer with such accuracy. It is hard to imagine a time when businesses actually outsourced for all of their identification card printing needs. However, that was [more...]

Computers » Security | By rich vial @ Wednesday, 21st July 2010

Virus removal software reviews help us find the best software that fits our requirements. Reviews help us weigh features provided in the software against our security needs. There are various virus removal software available in the market, right from free to costly ones. You must be thinking that why buy software when we can get it for free? There is [more...]

Computers » Security | By Dominic Donaldson @ Wednesday, 23rd June 2010

Computer systems have become a lot more advanced than they were about a decade ago. Literally every home in the in the United Kingdom is connected to the internet in some way, whether that is through computer systems, mobile phones or portable devices like iPod's or iPad's, which means that we can all enjoy a vast variety of wonderful, rich [more...]

Computers » Security | By Ignacio Lopez @ Friday, 11th June 2010

There are hundreds of types of computer viruses out there in cyberspace. Millions of people have had to deal with these nasty invaders that invade your PC at a moment's notice. Viruses can do several types of damage to your computer without you knowing it. If you are unlucky, a cyber intruder can do enough damage to the point where it [more...]

Computers » Security | By Anna Stenning @ Wednesday, 9th June 2010

Security, everywhere we go and with everything that we do we are constantly being warned about security. One minute we are being told, how great this new technology is and how wonderful it will make our lives, as sale person's stream through the various different ways in which these devices will make our lives easier, claiming you can collect you [more...]

Computers » Security | By Ignacio Lopez @ Wednesday, 2nd June 2010

It's happened to everybody that has ever had a personal computer. You start up your system and quickly find out that someone has hacked into your system and left a nice little present for you: a virus. Viruses can be very annoying, pesky, and worst of all they can do a lot of damage to your computer if it doesn't destroy [more...]

Computers » Security | By Ignacio Lopez @ Friday, 28th May 2010

It's happened to almost everyone with a computer. They log on one day to check their e-mail or surf the internet. But they come to find out that their system is much slower than it was the day before. They close all their programs, and delete any unnecessary files, thinking that doing so might speed it up a little. But still their [more...]

Computers » Security | By Anna Stenning @ Wednesday, 26th May 2010

The term network security software is one that may well confuse those who know little of the processes involved in protecting network. It is, however, considered by many corporate and governmental organisations as a very important aspect of their overall information security. In this article we'll look briefly at how network security software is used to ensure information remains in [more...]

Computers » Security | By Teeja Hivsbob @ Monday, 24th May 2010

The security system needed by a business is different from the type of security system that personal and home users need. This is primarily because companies usually have plenty of files and information that need a higher level of security and protection. Depending on the size and nature of your company, you should be able to find a structured security [more...]

Computers » Security | By Teeja Hivsbob @ Monday, 24th May 2010

Computers have become one of the most indispensable tools that companies use to run their businesses. Because of this, it is important that regardless of the size and the nature of business that your company has, you have a good computer security system in place. Fortunately, there are plenty of computer security companies today that are offering the services that [more...]

Computers » Security | By Teeja Hivsbob @ Monday, 24th May 2010

Many business owners understand that there are plenty of security risks that their companies are exposed to. Threats can come in different forms from natural disasters and power losses to data theft and unauthorized network access. These threats, regardless whether they pose a minimal or great risk to your business operations, should be properly addressed to avoid any loss and [more...]

Computers » Security | By Teeja Hivsbob @ Monday, 24th May 2010

Today, more and more companies are realizing the importance of computer security. This is why the number of computer security companies has significantly increased. Setting up all the necessary encryption and security functions and measures in your business programs and company's IT infrastructure is vital not only to ensure the privacy of your information and data stored in your computers [more...]

Computers » Security | By Ignacio Lopez @ Wednesday, 19th May 2010

Most that own a computer have had the unfortunate opportunity of having a virus destroy their operating system or permanently screw up a program on their PC. Others may have had a more serious problem when their social security number, credit card numbers, or even their personal identity is stolen from their own computer. For all of those that have been [more...]

Computers » Security | By Tom Gruich @ Monday, 17th May 2010

Performing a database audit is relatively simple and in most cases it is a necessary part of your regular business routine. Depending on the database you are using, you should be able to create a record that includes information about operations performed during a specific day or a random time period. It is possible to determine when each operation was [more...]

Computers » Security | By Chris Harmen @ Monday, 10th May 2010

The most common method of identity theft used to be stealing someone's mail. By going through a dumpster or garbage bin, opened or unopened mail could be taken and personal information obtained from a bank statement, credit card offer, or utility bill. This act leads to people shredding their mail in order to keep the information safe. Some thieves would [more...]

Computers » Security | By Art Gib @ Monday, 10th May 2010

When most people hear the term "identity theft." the first thought is usually credit card or ATM information theft. Though this is increasingly common with the popularity of internet purchases, this is only a part of the whole of criminal identity theft and what it can mean. Identity theft can take a number of different forms and have far-reaching implications [more...]

Computers » Security | By Ignacio Lopez @ Friday, 7th May 2010

There are so many different kinds. They could pop up onto your computer in the form of pornography when you least expect it. They could shut down any program on your computer so that they don't work anymore. They could even shut down your computer without your permission. I am talking about viruses; yes, the nasty little things that creep into your [more...]

Computers » Security | By Andrew Frowen @ Monday, 29th March 2010

Did you know that your snazzy, modern photocopier, like your computer, has a hard drive that can log all of your activity and store it? It's a little known fact that many photocopiers don't just copy your documents onto paper, they create a digital image which is then stored on the copier's internal drive. What this means is that unless an [more...]