VoIP - What is the Problem?
By E. B. Randall - 4/3/2009
In the beginning, when the Internet Protocol was first designed, no one was thinking about the possibilities of sending audio and video. Real time communication was not an issue. Perhaps the greatest single problem is that the Internet Protocol (the IP part of VoIP - Voice over Internet Protocol) w...
Microsoft CRM Customization - Processing In/Out-Going Email Messages
By Andrew Karasev - 4/3/2009
We would like to give you several situations, when you may need custom development and programming to improve Microsoft CRM functionality. This overview is for programmer, software developer, IT specialist, database administrator. Microsoft CRM, the CRM application from Microsoft Business Solutions...
Protecting Yourself With A Porn Filter
By Nick Smith - 4/3/2009
The harmful affects of pornography use and addiction are well documented by science. As with most things in life, prevention is the most effective way to avoid ever having a problem with pornography. The internet is a wonderful place to access information, read updated news, and connect with people ...
The Cybermagic of Whitelists
By Niall Roche - 4/3/2009
Before we start getting deep into the meat of this article it`s important to explain some standard terminology to make sure the rest of this article makes sense. - An IP address is a number which identifies your location on the Internet.
- A blacklist is a list of IP addresses which your an...
Can You Calculate Complex Financial Calculations?
By Cavyl Stewart - 4/3/2009
Are you a whiz at calculating financial information? Not the easy
personal stuff, like figuring out your monthly mortgage based on
a fixed interest rate for x number of years, or how much money
you have available each month after all your bills are paid. (You
can probably use your fingers to fig...
Ten Things I Learned the Hard Way: A Guide to Building Software
By Kara Brook - 4/3/2009
Somewhere in the mid 90?s, my company, Brook Group, underwent rapid growth as it converted from being an advertising and design firm to a web services firm. We were running 3 shifts at the time and we only had one manager: me. Coming from a design background, I had a lot of (sometimes very difficu...
Alarm Systems & VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) Phone Lines
By Matthew Francis - 4/3/2009
An astounding and unexpected number of people are dropping their (POTS) plain old telephone system, for the latest trends in phone service, VoIP. According to Frost & Sullivan there were 100,000 VoIP users at the end of 2003. Just halfway through 2004 the number jumped to more than 500,000. The draw...
How You Can Avoid Becoming A Victim Of Identity Theft
By Alex Katz - 4/3/2009
To reduce or minimize the risk of becoming a victim of identity theft or fraud, there are some basic steps you can take. The most important one is to ask periodically for a copy of your credit report. This is crucial because it is the surest and quickest way to determine if someone is using your nam...
The Importance of Timely Timesheets
By Mark Nemtsas - 4/3/2009
Whether you are a small consultancy firm, a medium sized accountancy practice, or a code warrior for hire in a back room of your house then you have at least one thing in common: you are in business to get paid quickly, and for the work you have done. Timesheets are the usual method for tracking t...
Pst... Pass It On... I Found Out It`s a Hoax
By Bill Platt - 4/3/2009
When you receive an email telling you about a virus, what do you do with it? Do you send it to everyone in your address book to help them protect themselves too? A virus warning is probably on its way to your inbox right now, claiming to be from a credible source and warning you of a dangerous virus...
Web Conferencing Software ? Choosing Your Application
By Diane Parker - 4/3/2009
It is worth bearing in mind that, when you are deciding which web conferencing application to utilize, none of the applications currently available will do everything well. Each system has its own strengths and weaknesses and it is therefore important for you to identify what you hope to gain from y...
Who Is Minding Your Sensitive Data?
By Cavyl Stewart - 4/3/2009
Stealing company information used to be the specialty of spies
and conspirators. It was something that only happened to the most
powerful of corporations and branches of government. Nowadays, stealing data is commonplace and anyone can become a
victim at any time. The person standing in line behi...
RAM - Random Access Memory
By Logan Rokwild - 4/3/2009
The word ?memory? is commonly used in computer parlance to refer to RAM. When you start an application, say a game, your computer stores some of the data required to make it work in the RAM so that it can be easily and speedily accessed. There are several forms of memory in the computer (for example...
A Case Study on Selecting Contract Management Software
By Lisa DeMaio - 4/3/2009
Professional services firm cuts costs and improves productivity with integrated software system. "I could satisfy the government, but I couldn`t give managers the information they needed to do their jobs," says Shannon Winston, Controller for Apex Environmental. Apex Environmental, like many profess...
Spyware, Adware and Your Computer
By Vinay Rana - 4/3/2009
Virus is a harmful program which when gets executed on a computer may manipulate the information stored in the computer or replicate the files stored in the computer.
All computer viruses are not lethal. The lethal nature of the computer virus depends on the programming of it. Some computer viruse...
New Computer? Steps to Protect Your Computer Before Connecting to the Internet
By Steve Freedman - 4/3/2009
Getting a new computer should be an exciting and gratifying experience. After all, you?ll be able to do things faster, safer and without having to worry that your old hard drive is so full that one more file will ?break the camel?s back.? However, there are dangers out there that probably didn?t ex...
Online Shoppers, Beware of a New Scam
By Alexandra Gamanenko - 4/3/2009
Beware of a New Scam Aimed at Bargain-Hunters Trying to buy something cheap is absolutely natural--and online crooks set traps for unwitting bargain-hunters. On April 6 Panda Software warned Internet users of a new particularly brazen scam aimed at stealing confidential information. Several websites...
It?s Back!! WordPerfect?s Amazing Comeback
By Diana Ennen - 4/3/2009
Have you noticed WordPerfect is gearing up for a comeback in a big way? And fortunately, they are succeeding. If you`re like me, an ole` diehard WordPerfect 5 user, this is music to my ears. I love Microsoft Word, but I long for some of the features WordPerfect had to offer. Among the great advanc...
The Business Advantages of Conference Calling Using the Internet
By Matt Tong - 4/3/2009
The Internet provides a practical venue for the conference call. With its low cost and ability to accomodate many listeners it is now practical to open a conference call to almost anyone (at least to listen). Many firms now do. For example, a recent article in the Wall Street Journal related how IOM...
The Saga of the Annoying Adware
By Monty Cordello - 4/3/2009
When we think of adware, what comes to mind are those annoying and pesky ads that pop up out of nowhere whenever we are surfing the net. Anybody who has surfed through the net has encountered those irritating pop-up adwares advertising everything from computer software down to Viagra. Adwares are so...
Teaching Kids to Think via Better TV Programming
By Lance Winslow - 4/3/2009
We see some spark in this current generation of kids. We certainly do and we see some creative geniuses in the group and lots of brilliance too. Many programs in school such as NASA, Legos and Robotic Contests are getting those little minds thinking away. What else can we do to keep them thinking an...
Choosing The Right Bar Code Reader
By Ewen Chia - 4/3/2009
The importance of a bar code reader in this day and age cannot be denied. A lot of practical and pragmatic applications for a bar code reader have been rendered essential by the changing times. Whether you?re running a commercial establishment, a public or private library, a company that employs a...
Computer Hardware Preventive Maintenance Software
By Jennifer Bailey - 4/3/2009
Computers often break down at the worst of all times. These problems can be averted, or at least minimized with preventive maintenance. Several methods of keeping computer hardware in good working order deal with the external components of the computer, such as the keyboard and monitor. For examp...
Is Desktop Search Deserving?
By Jakob Jelling - 4/3/2009
Google, in their march to stay ahead of the pack of competition, has released Google Desktop Search. With Microsoft`s MSN in the lead position and nipping at Google`s heels, and Google`s new shareholders to please, Google has more incentive than ever to deploy technology both better than the other g...
How to Find the Best Cellular Phone Service Deal
By Mike Long - 4/3/2009
Finding the best cellular phone service deal can seem as frustrating and difficult as shopping for a new car. Nothing can be as vexing as trying to set up a new service plan that you?ll be locked into for two to three years of your life. There are ways to get around all the headaches and stomach ulc...
I Spy...Something Terribly Wrong (In Your Computer)
By Andrew Wroblewski - 4/3/2009
This really chapped my lips... I recently bought a new computer. Mine was getting old, had lost its whistle, and the few remaining bells didn`t ding a nicely as they had in the past. Yep, it was time for a new state-of-the art dream machine with CD burner. DVD player, a bazillion gigabyte drive and ...
Why Do I Need an External Antenna for My PocketPC?
By Jon Butt - 4/3/2009
For stronger signal strengths, lesser static interruptions, and better GPS reception and accuracy, use an external antenna. PocketPC gadgets from HP iPAQ, Dell, and Palm, especially those with cellular phone and GPS capabilities, can work better with various signal enhancers. An external antenna is ...
Watch Out For That Scam
By James Junior - 4/3/2009
The IFCC (Internet Fraud Complaint Center) received over 200,000 complaint submissions for 2004, an increase of 66.6% from 2003. The total dollar loss from all referred cases exceeded 68 million dollars, an average loss of $894 per complaint. There are many types of internet frauds that exist includ...
Huntsville, AL Offers Municipal WiFi Offering That Makes Sense
By Kurt Uhlir - 4/3/2009
For the past several years, municipalities across the country have talked about and even begun implementing free WiFi offering. Many critics of these plans have claimed that cities have no business offering free high-speed wireless access as it competes with local telephone companies, cable provide...
How to Make Your Own PDF Easily
By Krzysztof Sroka - 4/3/2009
If you are an internet marketer sooner or later you will need to learn how to make your own PDF. I have just learned how to do this for free and easily. First, you might ask why you need to make your own PDFs? There are different reasons. First, by writing and giving away your own e-book you can bri...
How to Get the Case Off Your PC!
By Mark Berger - 4/3/2009
This is the first step to servicing, upgrading or removing PC hardware from your PC. Refer to my other articles on adding, upgading or removing just about any piece of hardware. First things first, get that case off your PC. This is usually done by removing the screws on the back. Don`t remove the o...
Password Nightmares
By Ieuan Dolby - 4/3/2009
Good Morning Mr. Sampson. Please type in you Personal Identification Number XXXXXX Sorry, Mr. Forgetful Idiot! That is not the correct password. Please slap yourself three times around your head and then apply for a new card and number ? we are keeping this one. Don?t you just hate them? Passwords g...
Audio Conferencing
By Alison Cole - 4/3/2009
These days, when businesses are going global and everyone wants to have a cutting edge over their rivals, Audio Conferencing is very useful. Due to this technology, people can now communicate with clients situated anywhere in the world. Audio Conferencing is generally used to hold group meetings or ...
Seven Costly Mistakes Businesses Make When Buying Telephone Equipment
By James A. Bower - 4/3/2009
Companies have spent BIG dollars for the telephone equipment that some vendor wanted to sell them - not necessarily for what they wanted or needed. If you are in the market now or will be soon to update your telephone equipment this report may contain answers to the questions you need to know before...
A Personal Experience with Identity Theft
By George W. Cannata - 4/3/2009
Some months ago, before there was much publicity regarding phishing and identity theft, I became a victim. My first inkling that I?d been scammed came from a telephone call from my bank asking if I had been to Italy or Roumania. Of course I had not. I was informed by the bank that a number of charge...
Demand for Spam? It exists
By Alexandra Gamanenko - 4/3/2009
Do you like spam? No, I`m not kidding. Everybody knows what spam is, almost everybody seems to have learned by heart simple advice like "do not click ?" "do not respond?" , "do not buy?" but-- On March 23, 2005 Mirapoint and the Radicati Group, a consulting and market research firm, released preli...
Microsoft Business Solutions Partner ? How to Launch New IT Consulting Practice
By Andrew Karasev - 4/3/2009
In the new era of internet marketing the problem of severe competition comes into the first position. If you look back into 1990-th you will find high tech companies using traditional sales techniques: purchasing local and regional businesses contact lists, making cold calls and then trying hard sal...
Got The Message that You Need New Ink Cartridges?
By Ben Shar - 4/3/2009
We all know what it is like when that message flashes on the computer screen as you are printing off an important document. Your ink cartridge is low, replace soon! But, do you know what type of ink cartridges your printer needs? Do you know where to find ink cartridges to replace those? Is this...
ESR Meter - The Capabilities To Check Beyond Electrolytic Capacitor
By Jestine Yong - 4/3/2009
There is something good about esr meter because besides electrolytic capacitor it can be use to measure other type of capacitors such as the non polarity capacitor. From esr meter specification, it is usually mentioned only checking the electrolytic type. When i began to experiment with the Dick Smi...
HasYour Computer Hard Drive Ever Crashed? Are You Challenged by Backups?
By Jimmie Newell - 4/3/2009
The following scenario?s have probably been repeated thousands of times, on computer systems of all kinds and sizes, operated by all levels of users from complete novice, to expert user. · You log on and your computer will not boot to your operating system. · You have installed some piece of new har...
Buying a Refurbished Dell Laptop
By Max Bellamy - 4/3/2009
Dell offers a full line of refurbished laptops on their website, dell.com. Look for ?Outlet Refurbished Laptops.? There you will find a full range of popular models that run just as reliably as a new machine ? for hundreds of dollars less than you would pay for new versions. This is because Dell ref...
Desktop Computer Rentals
By Eric Morris - 4/3/2009
Desktop computers are ideal to rent for stationary businesses or classrooms that do not require much mobility. Desktop computers are bulky and wired plus, it`s necessary to first finalize the venue before placing the rental order. It is also necessary to check for proper grounding and electrical sup...
Comparing Data Recovery Software
By Brad Triggs - 4/3/2009
Software programmers recognize the importance of data files, and thankfully, they have been able to create products that demonstrate their understanding of how often people accidentally delete or lose important data. Thanks to software programmers and development companies, people have a variety of ...
Delphi MyFi and SKYFi Satellite Radio Receivers
By Bradley James - 4/3/2009
Satellite radio is an increasingly popular alternative to regular radio. With satellite radio you pay a certain subscription fee every month (around $15 or so) to get around 100 music channels broadcast by satellite. The subsciption cost pays mostly for the lack of commercials, which is a major plus...
Call China - Connect with the Great Wall of Civilization
By Bernard Pragides - 4/3/2009
Get the feel of a culture that?s amongst the oldest civilizations in the world. China boasts of a repertoire of rich cultural heritage of which the Great Wall, Karez irrigation system and Grand Canal are just some of the engineering marvels executed by the Chinese over 2000 years ago. We also owe th...
Nextel Cell Phones - How Good Are They
By Martin Smith - 5/14/2008
Nextel offers a wider variety of plans than any of it?s competitors, with prices from $39.99 a month to $299.99 a month. However what really makes Nextel stand out from other cell phone carriers, is it?s line of customizable phones and interesting features. From rugged rain resistant phones, color...
GPS Vehicle Tracking from the Comfort of Your Home
By Shawn Davis - 5/14/2008
When most people think of GPS vehicle tracking, they think of police vehicles and theft prevention of official property. However, very few people realize that this modern technology is available to anyone. There are cars that come with global position systems (GPS), but many car owners simply use th...
Keeping Tabs on Your Teen with GPS Tracking
By Shawn Davis - 5/11/2008
GPS tracking is one of the greatest marvels of our modern technology. GPS stands for ?Global Positioning System,? and this is exactly what GPS tracking allows one to do: find the position of just about anything on earth. GPS makes use of satellite tracking by following a specific device. As long as ...
How Security Camera Systems Work
By Derek Hanksworth - 5/10/2008
Security camera systems work via closed-circuit television (CCTV). This CCTV differs from broadcast television because all of the components of the cameras and televisions are linked with cables or alternate direct means. CCTV can be viewed in real-time, and there is no need to broadcast a signal.
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Toshiba Has HD-DVD-R Ready for Mass Production
By Iulia Pascanu - 5/8/2008
The time has come for Toshiba and Nec, the main backers of HD-DVD format to announce they`re ready for write-once HD-DVD-R disc mass production.
Their discs can store 15 GB of data, and should be available for the consumers in the first half of the next year, by the same time that HD-DVD recorders...
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