Are you in the market for a new computer, but whenever you look in the sale paper, you really only look at the price and completely disregard all the specs, because it looks like gibberish to you? Well, don’t worry about it, because The Tech Bros are here to help, and translate it into plain English. I’ve decided to start a new series, and take it word by word and explain what everything means and what you really need for your personal uses. To starts the series off, I’m obviously starting with discussing how much RAM you really need .
First of all, before you can figure out how much RAM is right for your needs, you must first know what it is. RAM is short for Random Access Memory, and it is basically how much memory your computer has. Many people get confused and think that this is how much storage space you have, which is wrong. You’re computer’s memory has nothing to do with storage space. That is a completely different piece of hardware that will be explained later on in the series. Read the rest of this entry »
So, this morning I got up and I was trying to think about what I was going to write about today. I figured I’d just go, turn on the computer, and it would come to me. And it did. I tried to get on the internet and for some reason my PC would not connect to my network. I checked my router and my modem, and everything was fine over their. So, I got frustrated with it, and decided to use my MacBook Pro. Of course everything worked fine the moment I turned it on. So I decided to write about the advantages and disadvantages about both Apple and Windows.
Let’s start with our examination on Windows. Windows is currently the most common operating system used by consumers, but Mac is definitely catching up. If you use Windows, you especially need to use caution when downloading things off the internet. Read the rest of this entry »
I know that I’ve taken some time off from The Tech Bros, but I now have a lot more time to devote to it, and I have some great ideas in mind for building a community. I just want to say that I am here to stay, and I thought that it’d be a great idea to start back off on my step by step guide on how to eliminate Spyware.
The fourth step may sound like common sense but when you think about; how many people wait until their computer is full of Spyware to download removal utilities? Remember what i said before that the longer you wait, the more the Spyware will grow and corrupt more of your files? Well if you download your favorite Spyware removal utilities and put them on a few CD’s, then you won’t have to spend hours trying to download them, when Read the rest of this entry »
Case-mate has announced the release of a “groundbreaking” new product designed to protect your iPhone, iPod Touch, iPod Classic (60 and 80GB), or Blackberry Curve from scratches using a military-grade Scotchgard film from 3M that was originally designed to protect Apache helicopter blades during Desert Storm. The film is also completely clear, so there are no bulky, ugly cases to contend with. But the real question here is: does it blend? Well, let’s find out:
There are many users out there that will not pay attention to your warnings and download that weather update system full of infectious Spyware. Or maybe you already have Spyware infecting your computer, and have no idea how to get rid of it. The secret is to start fresh. One thing that you must remember is that it is crucial to back-up and restore everything on your computer in case something gets infected. This is the only sure-fire way to completely eliminate Spyware from your already infected computer.
Every time you go to download anything from a site that is not a brand-name portal, you should back up all the files on your computer. For instance, every time that I install a new plugin or a new script for The Tech Bros, I always back-up every single one of my files first. This way, if something does go wrong I can easily re-upload all my original files, and the site will be good as new again. The same goes for your computer. If you back-up your hard drive before you download something, it will save you a lot of time and heartache. This is one of the most effective ways to alleviate the sting from Spyware.
Do you have teens in your house that download every single offer that pops up on their computer? Or maybe you have some family members that just can’t resist the word “Free”? Well the old saying, “Nothing is free”, proves itself once again. You might not be paying money for it now, but in the end you’ll surely pay the price with annoying pop ups, spam email, and hours of your time trying to bring your computer back from it’s “Zombie” state.
You also need to know that every time you download one of these software programs, you are incouraging people to create more Spyware, because someone’s getting a paycheck for it. Read the rest of this entry »
So, basically you want to learn how to eliminate that annoying spyware that slows down your computer. But do you really know what Spyware is? Maybe you’ve heard the term “Spyware” from your computer tech support, a magazine article, or even your really intelligent grandson. In order to get rid of something, you have to know what it is. Below I have listed some major types of this so called, “Spyware”.
Spyware: An application that covertly gathers information about your computing habits that may send the data to some unknown site - aka “key loggers”. (This is not the same as programs that contain Viruses and Trojans.) Read the rest of this entry »
Sometimes the truth hurts, but here it is anyway: You will struggle with spyware at work, home, and on family and friends’ computers for the next several years. Spam will be choked down to a manageable stream this year, but spyware will fill the gap, costing you precious hours cleaning the infected (and re-infected) computers of your friends and family.
My home office lab is the spyware front line. I routinely download programs for testing, then run a combination of pop-up blockers, spam protectors, Registry rooters and cookie cleaners. I’ll quarantine 635 Registry spyware droppings one day, delete 31 spyware cookies the next and start all over again the next week. I’ve tested dozens of new utilities and dutifully download the latest version of each. So don’t waste any more time searching for the best solution to the problem, because we are going to tell you the top 10 best ways to eliminate spyware.
Modern video gaming systems are starting to use more audio and video conferencing software! You can play a war game against other gamers anywhere else in the world, and talk trash to them at the same time via a headset. When making conference calls, it’s important to make sure first of all that everyone is seeing eye to eye on the technology that’s going to be used. Sometimes, more traditional investors and older corporate managers may have a problem with appreciating new technology, so when using high-tech conferencing software, you may find yourself using the audio conference call features most frequently. Although, I do believe that sometime in the near future, we will be seeing a lot more video conferencing.
Sure, we’ve heard RIAA-admiring lawyers affirm that ripping your own CDs is in fact “stealing,” but it seems the aforementioned entity is putting its money where its mouth is in a case against Jeffrey Howell. Reportedly, the Scottsdale, Arizona resident is being sued by the RIAA, and rather than Mr. Howell just writing a check and calling it a day, he’s fighting back in court. Interestingly, it seems that the industry is maintaining that “it is illegal for someone who has legally purchased a CD to transfer that music into their computer.” Ira Schwartz, the industry’s lawyer in the case, is arguing that MP3 files created on his computer from legally purchased CDs are indeed “unauthorized copies,” and while we’ve no idea what will become of all this, we suppose you should go on and wipe those personal copies before you too end up in handcuffs.
Update: We got some more info on the case — it looks like Jeffrey’s actually being sued for illegal downloading, not ripping, but this whole “ripping is illegal” tactic is still pretty distasteful. Check out this post for the full story. [Engadget]
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