Network adapter a device that connects your computer to a network. Sometimes called a network interface card (NIC).To connect to a network, your computer needs a network adapter. Fortunately, most computer manufacturers know that connecting to the Internet or other computers is important to computer users, and they include a network adapter with your computer..If you need to add a network adapter, first choose which method you want to use to install it. Most people prefer to use a USB (Universal Serial Bus) network adapter, because it's easy to install. If you have a portable computer, you might find a CardBus (also known as PCMCIA or PC Card) or CF network adapter better meets your needs. If you have a desktop computer with the proper amount of available space, you may also have the option of adding an internal network adapter.
The instructions you follow to install a network adapter depend on how you connect it:
Install a wired USB network adapter.
Install a wired CardBus or CF network adapter.
Install a wired internal network adapter.
How to Determine If You Have a Network Adapter
Many newer computers have a network adapter built in that you can use to connect to a wired network. If you want to install a wired network adapter and aren't sure whether your computer already has one, look for a network port on the back of the computer. Network ports resemble phone jacks, but they are slightly larger and have eight pins inside.
To See What Kind Of Network Adapters May Already Be Installed In Your Computer.
1. Click Start and then click Control Panel.
2. Click Network and Internet Connections.
3. Under or pick a Control Panel icon, click Network Connections.
4. Microsoft Windows displays your network adapters. If an adapter has a red X over it, it is disconnected. If the Network Connections window is blank, your computer doesn't have a network adapter.
If you already have a network adapter, you are ready to configure your network.
How to Install a Wired Usb Network Adapter
Connecting a USB network adapter is as easy as plugging in headphones.
Once you have the adapter
If your USB network adapter came with software, insert the CD or floppy disk into your computer, and follow the manufacturer's instructions to install the software.
Connect the network cable to the network adapter.
Connect the other end of the network cable to your networking equipment.
If you had to shut down your computer to get to the USB port, you can now turn on your computer. Windows detects and installs the new hardware, and then displays a notification informing you that the hardware has been successfully installed.
If you need to connect a computer in a different room from your networking equipment using a wired connection, read how to set up a wired network. If you are using a wireless connection, read how to set up a wireless network.
How to install a wired CardBus or CF network adapter
Most portable computers have either a CardBus or CF card slot. (They're the same thing, but the CF card slot is slightly newer and smaller.) CardBus and CF cards are more convenient than USB network adapters for portable computers because they are stored within your computer. However, some network adapters stick out from your CardBus slot.
Before installing, you need to buy a wired CardBus or CF network adapter.
Once you have the adapter
If your network adapter came with software, insert the floppy disk or CD into your computer, and follow the manufacturer's instructions to install the software.
Insert your network adapter into the slot on your computer.
Connect the network cable to the network adapter.
Connect the other end of the network cable to your networking equipment.
Within a minute or so, Windows detects and installs the new hardware, and then displays a notification informing you that the hardware has been successfully installed.
If you need to connect a computer in a different room from your networking equipment using a wired connection, read how to set up a wired network. If you are using a wireless connection, read how to set up a wireless network.
How to Install a Wired Internal Network Adapter
Internal network adapters can be more complicated to install than USB network adapters, and they can only be installed in desktop computers that have a space (generally called a slot) available for you to add the card.
Note: If you are not comfortable opening your computer's case, you should have internal hardware installed by a professional.
Once you have the adapter
Open the packaging and read the instructions.
If the network adapter came with a CD or floppy disk, you should insert the CD or floppy disk into your computer, and install the software prior to connecting the hardware.
Shut down your computer by clicking Start and then clicking Turn off Computer. Then click Turn Off.
After your computer shuts down, make note of where each cable is connected to the back of your computer. It's handy to tape a small note on each cable with a number or letter, and put a matching note next to the spot on your computer where the cable was plugged in. Then unplug all cables from your computer.
Lay your computer on a flat surface, like a desk or table. Remove the side panel from your computer's case. Depending on the case, you may need to remove screws at the back of your computer.
With the side panel removed, you can see the inside of your computer. Identify an available slot that fits your card. If necessary, remove the small metal panel protecting the opening for the slot at the back of your computer, and save the screw.
Touch an unpainted portion of your computer's case to discharge any static electricity. Then carefully insert the network adapter into the open slot. Gently wiggle the card back and forth until it rests firmly in the slot.
Replace the screw that you removed in step 6, which will help hold the card in place.
Replace the side panel to your computers case.
Connect the network cable to the network adapter.
Connect the other end of the network cable to your networking equipment.
Reconnect all cables to your computer, start your computer, and log on to Windows. Windows detects and installs the new hardware, and then displays a notification informing you that the hardware has been successfully installe
Saturday, July 31, 2010
FORMAT YOUR SYSTEM-GUIDE ON HOW TO FORMAT YOUR SYSTEM AND RECOVER YOUR FILES.
Formatting your system is a lot easier than you could ever imagine. What you are actually formatting is your hard disk. Formatting erases the files on your hard disk but in the process I will teach you will show you how to restore your files after it is been crashed. Before you start up this process I will strongly advise you to connect your computer to a power source to avoid your system tripping off during the process. The need to reformat our computer arises mostly when our start up boot drive have been damaged, some are due to wanting to upgrade or create a multi-boot system. But in this article we will be looking more into clean installation and repair of your operating system, so as to recover files or delete them during installation of a new operating system using a BOOT CD/DVD.
THINGS YOU WILL REQUIRE TO FORMAT OR REPAIR YOUR COMPUTER (HARD DISC)
• The first thing you will need is a windows installation disc which is popularly known as BOOT CD.
• The next thing that is important is your product key. Necessary to complete the format or repair process.
The process of formatting is known as clean installation thereby you will lose all your files but I will show how to do both.
First thing is to put on your computer and insert the ‘boot CD’’, then restart your system. Some computers might automatically offer the option to boot from CD if they detect a bootable CD in the CD-ROM drive. If so, when you start the computer with a bootable CD in the CD-ROM drive, you'll see the message "Press any key to boot from CD." Otherwise, you can set your computer to boot from CD by using the setup program for your computer's BIOS (basic input/output system). Here's how:
When you first start the computer, look for a short message telling you which key to press for setup. For example, some computers will have this message: Press DELETE to enter setup.
If your computer doesn't give you such a message, try pressing these commonly used keys during start-up:
DELETE
F1
F2
F3, then F2
F10
F12
CTRL+ALT+ESC
CTRL+ALT
ESC
If graphics appear during start-up, pressing ESC often makes the graphics disappear so that you can see the correct key for entering BIOS setup.
When you see the message, quickly press the indicated key. You will enter a DOS-like program that consists of one or more screens. You probably won't be able to use the mouse or touch pad while in this program. BIOS programs vary widely, but look for an option called "Boot order" or something similar.
Set the boot order to boot from CD before booting from the hard drive.
Some newer laptop computers have a Windows-based utility for configuring the BIOS. If your computer won't boot from a CD, refer to the section titled "Other Setup-related tasks" for information about starting Setup from the command prompt.
As the [(BIOS) basic input/output system] opens, then use your arrow keys on the key board to select to boot from the CD/DVD ROM.
Then hold your CTRL and ALT keys together for some seconds and leave it. This opens the windows setup in the BOOT CD/ DVD. But if your system has not completely crashed and the BIOS is not opening as I told you hold down CTRL and ALT and windows setup will appear.
On the Where do you want to install the windows page, click Drive options (advanced). Select the partition where you want to install Windows, and then click Format. This erases all files on the selected partition, so you can install Windows on a clean partition or click R to repair.
When the windows setup opens if you want to do clean installation click on ENTER but to repair your system where your files are not deleted click on R.
As the repair process continues, your files will be copied, this could take a longer time if you have much files on your computer.
After that the installation continues, another page will pop up requesting for the product key, so check for the product key of the boot CD/DVD and type it in and continue with the installation.
The please read the license terms page, click accept and continue.
Some other instructions will come up; just follow them they are easy to understand and complete the recovery process.
You will find out your information is still the way you left it.
Open MY COMPUTER.
Open LOCAL DISK (C). Browse through the hard disk
But as I told you I will show you how to recover files from clean installation process, lets continue, after installing the new operating system go to HARD DISK and you will see a folder WINDOWS.OLD here you will recover your files, as for your drivers that uninstall still under HARD DISK you will find another folder named SWSETUP, all your drivers are there.
THINGS YOU WILL REQUIRE TO FORMAT OR REPAIR YOUR COMPUTER (HARD DISC)
• The first thing you will need is a windows installation disc which is popularly known as BOOT CD.
• The next thing that is important is your product key. Necessary to complete the format or repair process.
The process of formatting is known as clean installation thereby you will lose all your files but I will show how to do both.
First thing is to put on your computer and insert the ‘boot CD’’, then restart your system. Some computers might automatically offer the option to boot from CD if they detect a bootable CD in the CD-ROM drive. If so, when you start the computer with a bootable CD in the CD-ROM drive, you'll see the message "Press any key to boot from CD." Otherwise, you can set your computer to boot from CD by using the setup program for your computer's BIOS (basic input/output system). Here's how:
When you first start the computer, look for a short message telling you which key to press for setup. For example, some computers will have this message: Press DELETE to enter setup.
If your computer doesn't give you such a message, try pressing these commonly used keys during start-up:
DELETE
F1
F2
F3, then F2
F10
F12
CTRL+ALT+ESC
CTRL+ALT
ESC
If graphics appear during start-up, pressing ESC often makes the graphics disappear so that you can see the correct key for entering BIOS setup.
When you see the message, quickly press the indicated key. You will enter a DOS-like program that consists of one or more screens. You probably won't be able to use the mouse or touch pad while in this program. BIOS programs vary widely, but look for an option called "Boot order" or something similar.
Set the boot order to boot from CD before booting from the hard drive.
Some newer laptop computers have a Windows-based utility for configuring the BIOS. If your computer won't boot from a CD, refer to the section titled "Other Setup-related tasks" for information about starting Setup from the command prompt.
As the [(BIOS) basic input/output system] opens, then use your arrow keys on the key board to select to boot from the CD/DVD ROM.
Then hold your CTRL and ALT keys together for some seconds and leave it. This opens the windows setup in the BOOT CD/ DVD. But if your system has not completely crashed and the BIOS is not opening as I told you hold down CTRL and ALT and windows setup will appear.
On the Where do you want to install the windows page, click Drive options (advanced). Select the partition where you want to install Windows, and then click Format. This erases all files on the selected partition, so you can install Windows on a clean partition or click R to repair.
When the windows setup opens if you want to do clean installation click on ENTER but to repair your system where your files are not deleted click on R.
As the repair process continues, your files will be copied, this could take a longer time if you have much files on your computer.
After that the installation continues, another page will pop up requesting for the product key, so check for the product key of the boot CD/DVD and type it in and continue with the installation.
The please read the license terms page, click accept and continue.
Some other instructions will come up; just follow them they are easy to understand and complete the recovery process.
You will find out your information is still the way you left it.
Open MY COMPUTER.
Open LOCAL DISK (C). Browse through the hard disk
But as I told you I will show you how to recover files from clean installation process, lets continue, after installing the new operating system go to HARD DISK and you will see a folder WINDOWS.OLD here you will recover your files, as for your drivers that uninstall still under HARD DISK you will find another folder named SWSETUP, all your drivers are there.
WHAT TO DO IF YOUR COMPUTER HANGS OR SHOW A BLACK SCREEN
Your computer hangs or stops responding and displays a black screen
When you try to upgrade to Windows XP, your computer might stop responding (hang) and a black screen might be displayed. This is usually caused by hardware or software that is incompatible with Windows XP.
Note: Before beginning Setup, you should compare your system's hardware to the Hardware Compatibility List. You can also find information about each of your computer's devices (such as printers, scanners, and so on) at the device manufacturer's Web site, in the Windows Catalog:
Text version of the hardware compatibility list (for all operating systems)
Text version of the Hardware compatibility list (for Windows XP only
The Windows Catalog
You can get to all of the above from Windows Hardware and Driver Central
If your computer stops responding and displays a black screen during Setup, follow these steps:
Wait at the black screen for 10 minutes to make sure that the computer does not continue with the Setup procedure. Watch the hard drive indicator to see if there is any disk activity. Setup might resolve the problem on its own.
Restart the computer to see if it stops again at the same place during Setup. Occasionally, Setup will proceed farther than the last time it stopped responding. If this occurs, restart your computer several times so that Setup will finish.
If steps 1 and 2 don't work, to revert back to Windows 98 or Windows Millennium Edition, restart the computer and choose the option to Cancel Windows XP Setup. If cancelling Windows XP Setup is not an option when you restart your computer, see step 5.
After you revert back to Windows 98 or Windows Millennium Edition, uninstall all virus protection programs, uninstall all boot manager programs (such as GoBack), and then perform a clean boot of your computer.
If the upgrade fails again, there might be a hardware incompatibility issue. You can try to disable ACPI functionality. To do this, when your computer restarts, watch for an option to press F6 to install SCSI drivers. On this screen, press F7 (not F6).
If Setup continues to stop responding, disable any unnecessary hardware. Remove any USB devices, remove or disable network cards, sound cards, and serial cards, and then restart Setup.
If you continue to receive this error message, you might need to flash (update) the BIOS on the motherboard. Please refer to the manufacturer of your computer or to the motherboard Web site for information about how to flash the BIOS.
Warning: Do not attempt to flash the BIOS unless you are an advanced user. Doing this incorrectly can make your computer unusable.
If a BIOS update does not resolve the issue, or if you are unable to obtain an updated BIOS version for the computer, you might want to install Windows XP with a Standard PC Hardware Abstraction Layer (HAL). To do so, press F7 (not F6) when you are prompted to press F6 after Setup restarts the computer for the first time.
When you try to upgrade to Windows XP, your computer might stop responding (hang) and a black screen might be displayed. This is usually caused by hardware or software that is incompatible with Windows XP.
Note: Before beginning Setup, you should compare your system's hardware to the Hardware Compatibility List. You can also find information about each of your computer's devices (such as printers, scanners, and so on) at the device manufacturer's Web site, in the Windows Catalog:
Text version of the hardware compatibility list (for all operating systems)
Text version of the Hardware compatibility list (for Windows XP only
The Windows Catalog
You can get to all of the above from Windows Hardware and Driver Central
If your computer stops responding and displays a black screen during Setup, follow these steps:
Wait at the black screen for 10 minutes to make sure that the computer does not continue with the Setup procedure. Watch the hard drive indicator to see if there is any disk activity. Setup might resolve the problem on its own.
Restart the computer to see if it stops again at the same place during Setup. Occasionally, Setup will proceed farther than the last time it stopped responding. If this occurs, restart your computer several times so that Setup will finish.
If steps 1 and 2 don't work, to revert back to Windows 98 or Windows Millennium Edition, restart the computer and choose the option to Cancel Windows XP Setup. If cancelling Windows XP Setup is not an option when you restart your computer, see step 5.
After you revert back to Windows 98 or Windows Millennium Edition, uninstall all virus protection programs, uninstall all boot manager programs (such as GoBack), and then perform a clean boot of your computer.
If the upgrade fails again, there might be a hardware incompatibility issue. You can try to disable ACPI functionality. To do this, when your computer restarts, watch for an option to press F6 to install SCSI drivers. On this screen, press F7 (not F6).
If Setup continues to stop responding, disable any unnecessary hardware. Remove any USB devices, remove or disable network cards, sound cards, and serial cards, and then restart Setup.
If you continue to receive this error message, you might need to flash (update) the BIOS on the motherboard. Please refer to the manufacturer of your computer or to the motherboard Web site for information about how to flash the BIOS.
Warning: Do not attempt to flash the BIOS unless you are an advanced user. Doing this incorrectly can make your computer unusable.
If a BIOS update does not resolve the issue, or if you are unable to obtain an updated BIOS version for the computer, you might want to install Windows XP with a Standard PC Hardware Abstraction Layer (HAL). To do so, press F7 (not F6) when you are prompted to press F6 after Setup restarts the computer for the first time.
Domain names-introduction for newbie’s.
So many people are not familiar with what domain name is all about but I will teach you all you need to know, this is essential especially important for those that will want to earn income from the internet. I can assure you that owning your own domain name is better than hosting in a sub-domain free host, which tends to give more credibility and more traffic to your site and search engine friendly.
What is a Domain Name?
A domain name is a unique name for a web site, like YAHOO.COM or simply a location on the internet.
Domain names must be registered. When domain names are registered they are added to a large domain name register, and information about your site including your internet IP address - is stored on a DNS server.
DNS stands for Domain Name System. A DNS server is responsible for informing all other computers on the Internet about your domain name and your site address. Choosing a hosting solution should include domain name registration. Your domain name should be easy to remember and easy to type.
Now in the domain name weightloss.com, you will find out that it has the domain name ‘weightloss’ which describes the location and .com extension which is known as a top-level domain telling you the type of domain.
Registering a Domain
Domains can be registered from domain name registration companies such as http://www.dotdnr.com or www.register.com or even godaddy.
These companies provide interfaces to search for available domain names and they offer a variety of domain name extensions that can be registered at the same time.
Domain Name Registration provides registration services for .com .net .org .biz .info .us .nu .ws .cc .ng .mil .int domains which are known as top level domains. But the first respectively [.net .org .biz] are the best due to they are good when it comes to search engine optimization, the top-levels domains lets you know the type of domain as I told you earlier, for example .com is for commercial purpose while .org is for organization, .ng is for country {Nigeria} e.t.c, so the tell you what a domain name is all about while a domain name explains what its location is about.
Newer domain extensions such as .biz .info and .us have more choices available as many of the popular domains have yet to be taken. While .com and .net domains are well established and recognized, most popular domains with these extensions are already registered.
Choosing Your Domain
Choosing a domain is a major step for any individual or organization.
While domains are being registered at a record, new domain extensions and creative thinking still offer thousands of excellent choices. When selecting a name it is important to consider the purpose of a domain name, which is to provide people an easy way to reach your web site. The best domains have the following characteristics:
Short - People don't like to type! The shorter your domain, the easier it is to reach and the less are the chance the user will make a typographical error while typing it.
Meaningful - A short domain is nothing without meaning, gt56nhi6er.com is only 10 characters long but would not be easy to enter or remember. Select a domain that relates to your site in a way that people will understand.
Clear - Clarity is important when selecting a domain name. You should avoid selecting a name that is difficult to spell or pronounce.
Exposure: names that are short and easy to remember are an asset. In addition to humans viewing your domain, you should consider search engines. Search engines index your site and rank it for relevance against terms people search for online. In order to maximize your sites exposure, consider including a relevant search term in your domain. Of course, this should only be considered if it still maintains a short, clear and meaningful domain.
False Domain Names - Directory Listings
Some providers will offer you a unique name under their own name like: www.yourhome.com/myhome/
This is not a real domain name, it is a directory - and you should try to avoid it.
These URLs are not desirable, especially for companies. Try to avoid them if you can afford to register a domain. Typically these are more commonly used for personal sites and free sites provided by your ISP, you may have seen www.theircompany.com/~username as a common address, this is just another way to share a single domain and provide users their own address.
Open competition in domain name registration has brought about a dramatic decrease in pricing so domain sharing is far less common since people can register their own domains for only $15 per year.
Expired Domains
Another source for domain registrations is expired domains. When you register a domain, think of it as a rental, assuming there are no legal or trademark issues with the domain name, you are free to use it as long as you continue to pay the yearly fee (you can now also register in advance as many as 10 years). Some people register domains as speculators, hoping that they can later sell them, while others may have planned to use a domain and never had the time. The result is that domains that were previously registered regularly become available for registration again. You can see, and search through a list of recently expired domains for free at http://www.dotdnr.com. If you wish to register an expired domain you pay the same fee as you would for a new registration.
Use Your Domain Name
After you have chosen - and registered - your own domain name, make sure you use it on all your web pages and on all your correspondence, like email and traditional mail.
It is important to let other people be aware of your name, and to inform your partners and customers about your web site.
What is a Domain Name?
A domain name is a unique name for a web site, like YAHOO.COM or simply a location on the internet.
Domain names must be registered. When domain names are registered they are added to a large domain name register, and information about your site including your internet IP address - is stored on a DNS server.
DNS stands for Domain Name System. A DNS server is responsible for informing all other computers on the Internet about your domain name and your site address. Choosing a hosting solution should include domain name registration. Your domain name should be easy to remember and easy to type.
Now in the domain name weightloss.com, you will find out that it has the domain name ‘weightloss’ which describes the location and .com extension which is known as a top-level domain telling you the type of domain.
Registering a Domain
Domains can be registered from domain name registration companies such as http://www.dotdnr.com or www.register.com or even godaddy.
These companies provide interfaces to search for available domain names and they offer a variety of domain name extensions that can be registered at the same time.
Domain Name Registration provides registration services for .com .net .org .biz .info .us .nu .ws .cc .ng .mil .int domains which are known as top level domains. But the first respectively [.net .org .biz] are the best due to they are good when it comes to search engine optimization, the top-levels domains lets you know the type of domain as I told you earlier, for example .com is for commercial purpose while .org is for organization, .ng is for country {Nigeria} e.t.c, so the tell you what a domain name is all about while a domain name explains what its location is about.
Newer domain extensions such as .biz .info and .us have more choices available as many of the popular domains have yet to be taken. While .com and .net domains are well established and recognized, most popular domains with these extensions are already registered.
Choosing Your Domain
Choosing a domain is a major step for any individual or organization.
While domains are being registered at a record, new domain extensions and creative thinking still offer thousands of excellent choices. When selecting a name it is important to consider the purpose of a domain name, which is to provide people an easy way to reach your web site. The best domains have the following characteristics:
Short - People don't like to type! The shorter your domain, the easier it is to reach and the less are the chance the user will make a typographical error while typing it.
Meaningful - A short domain is nothing without meaning, gt56nhi6er.com is only 10 characters long but would not be easy to enter or remember. Select a domain that relates to your site in a way that people will understand.
Clear - Clarity is important when selecting a domain name. You should avoid selecting a name that is difficult to spell or pronounce.
Exposure: names that are short and easy to remember are an asset. In addition to humans viewing your domain, you should consider search engines. Search engines index your site and rank it for relevance against terms people search for online. In order to maximize your sites exposure, consider including a relevant search term in your domain. Of course, this should only be considered if it still maintains a short, clear and meaningful domain.
False Domain Names - Directory Listings
Some providers will offer you a unique name under their own name like: www.yourhome.com/myhome/
This is not a real domain name, it is a directory - and you should try to avoid it.
These URLs are not desirable, especially for companies. Try to avoid them if you can afford to register a domain. Typically these are more commonly used for personal sites and free sites provided by your ISP, you may have seen www.theircompany.com/~username as a common address, this is just another way to share a single domain and provide users their own address.
Open competition in domain name registration has brought about a dramatic decrease in pricing so domain sharing is far less common since people can register their own domains for only $15 per year.
Expired Domains
Another source for domain registrations is expired domains. When you register a domain, think of it as a rental, assuming there are no legal or trademark issues with the domain name, you are free to use it as long as you continue to pay the yearly fee (you can now also register in advance as many as 10 years). Some people register domains as speculators, hoping that they can later sell them, while others may have planned to use a domain and never had the time. The result is that domains that were previously registered regularly become available for registration again. You can see, and search through a list of recently expired domains for free at http://www.dotdnr.com. If you wish to register an expired domain you pay the same fee as you would for a new registration.
Use Your Domain Name
After you have chosen - and registered - your own domain name, make sure you use it on all your web pages and on all your correspondence, like email and traditional mail.
It is important to let other people be aware of your name, and to inform your partners and customers about your web site.
LAPTOP SECURITY-HOW TO PROTECT YOUR COMPUTER
Securing your computer and the information that are contained are of great importance. Most of us store official document on their laptop while some others store non-official documents in their laptop, whatever case it might be you will agree with me that to secure our laptops is of great importance or even our desktop computer.
The first thing to do to ensure that your laptop is secure is to have a good antivirus and antispyware installed on your laptop and always ensure that it is always up to-date. While installing the antivirus set it in such a way that it will automatically scan your computer and that it will automatically update itself when you are on the internet. Make sure that your computer is scanned at least thrice a week if not daily.
External drives: - please do not put every external drive for example flash drive that you see on your laptop, whether that of your friends or whomever that owns it, but if it is compulsory that you put the flash drive in your laptop please scan it before you use it on your laptop to ensure that there are no viruses or worms. For your information flash drives are very good carriers of virus and worms, so avoid the use of different flash drives on your laptop.
Wireless network:- if you use wireless network at home or office try as much as possible to ensure that you secure the connection by encrypting it. When encrypting your wireless network do not use 64-WEP encryption but rather use 128-WEP to encrypt your wireless connection. This will make it difficult for intruders to hack into your wireless network.
Cookies:- when you visit a website, cookies of the website you visit are left in your browser, by the next time your are visiting the website they will be able to access your computer through the internet, so try to remove all necessary cookies from your computer, so as to prevent unauthorized access to your laptop.
Spam messages:- do not open spam messages sent to your email address due to these message carry viruses and worms that can affect your laptop and don’t ever try to reply spam or scam messages sent to you because you will be confirming your email address for the spammers.
Do not reply most messages sent to email address claiming to be yahoo support centre or Google support centre telling you to click on links that they put on the messages, that if you do not do so that your email address will be close, these messages are from people trying to get your password for your email address, so be warned.
Encrypt your document with password so that people do not have access to them when they log on to your laptop, though this can be done in different ways but with Microsoft word 2007 it can be achieved easily.
Do you know that somebody can have access to your to your administrator account just by logging on to Guest or any other account on your system? Well believe it or not this very much true, to avoid people access your private files from other accounts hide your folders and they will not be able to see your folders or files.
The first thing to do to ensure that your laptop is secure is to have a good antivirus and antispyware installed on your laptop and always ensure that it is always up to-date. While installing the antivirus set it in such a way that it will automatically scan your computer and that it will automatically update itself when you are on the internet. Make sure that your computer is scanned at least thrice a week if not daily.
External drives: - please do not put every external drive for example flash drive that you see on your laptop, whether that of your friends or whomever that owns it, but if it is compulsory that you put the flash drive in your laptop please scan it before you use it on your laptop to ensure that there are no viruses or worms. For your information flash drives are very good carriers of virus and worms, so avoid the use of different flash drives on your laptop.
Wireless network:- if you use wireless network at home or office try as much as possible to ensure that you secure the connection by encrypting it. When encrypting your wireless network do not use 64-WEP encryption but rather use 128-WEP to encrypt your wireless connection. This will make it difficult for intruders to hack into your wireless network.
Cookies:- when you visit a website, cookies of the website you visit are left in your browser, by the next time your are visiting the website they will be able to access your computer through the internet, so try to remove all necessary cookies from your computer, so as to prevent unauthorized access to your laptop.
Spam messages:- do not open spam messages sent to your email address due to these message carry viruses and worms that can affect your laptop and don’t ever try to reply spam or scam messages sent to you because you will be confirming your email address for the spammers.
Do not reply most messages sent to email address claiming to be yahoo support centre or Google support centre telling you to click on links that they put on the messages, that if you do not do so that your email address will be close, these messages are from people trying to get your password for your email address, so be warned.
Encrypt your document with password so that people do not have access to them when they log on to your laptop, though this can be done in different ways but with Microsoft word 2007 it can be achieved easily.
Do you know that somebody can have access to your to your administrator account just by logging on to Guest or any other account on your system? Well believe it or not this very much true, to avoid people access your private files from other accounts hide your folders and they will not be able to see your folders or files.
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