Android has become a very popular mobile operating system and is used in both smartphones and tablets. One issue that is a problem for any mobile device, however, is battery life. Many users have a variety of apps or processes running in the background that they are not even aware of. Depending on what apps […]
Archives for October 2011
Linux Mint 11
I have been a big Linux user since about 2004, and have used all the major distributions of Linux including Ubuntu, CentOS, SuSe, and Fedora. For the past few years, I have used Fedora almost exclusively. On occasion, I still try a new distribution of Linux when I see something interesting but have not for […]
Securing Windows XP
Even though Windows XP is considered an old Windows operating system, a lot of people are still using it. If you are still using Windows XP, here are a few security measures that I would recommend to make your computer more secure. Seven Steps to Securing Windows XP Enable Automatic Updates – Keeping Windows XP […]
Don’t Be an Administrator
When most people first turn on a new computer and go through the process of setting it up, they don’t realize the dangers of making their administrator account their default user account. By simply not giving yourself administrative rights on the account you use everyday, the security on your computer would be greatly improved. The […]
Protecting Your Laptop
Do you ever worry about losing your laptop when you are traveling or enjoying a nice day outdoors somewhere? Studies have shown that over a period of a year, more than 86,000 laptops were stolen or reported missing. This is a pretty big number. While this may never happen to you, the risk of losing […]
Responding to a Malware Infection!
Malware (bad software) infections are one of the biggest threats that computer users have to deal with today. Most people do not respond properly to a suspected virus or malware infection, and their response often leads to more downtime and more headaches. Here are some steps you should follow in responding to a possible malware […]