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Cisco CCNA, CCENT, and CCNP Practice Questions: Static Default Routes, Wildcard Masks, And More! - Chris Bryant CCIE 12933
Let's tesr your knowledge of important Cisco certification exam topics such as static default routes, access lists, and more! CCENT Certification: What command will create a default static route with a next-hop IP address of 30.1.1.1? Answer: ip route 0.0.0.0 0.0.0.0 30.1.1.1 We... Submitted 3 years 297 days ago.

Simply Add RAM To Speed Up Your Slow Computer - - John French
In this article I will suggest a relatively simple and painless step that will enable you to speed up your windows computer. A slow computer can be attributed to many reasons. Lack of computer memory, spyware, viruses, Trojan cluttered computer files. An amalgamation of all of the above will... Submitted 3 years 307 days ago.

Essential Tips On How to Remove a Trojan - - John French
Before attempting to remove a Trojan, first you should understand how a Trojan is able to infiltrate your computer and what damage it can do. Trojan's aren't true viruses, as they don't replicate themselves. A Trojan is malware. Malware is software that is designed to infiltrate or damage your... Submitted 3 years 314 days ago.

7 Simple Steps To Protect Your Identity Online - - John French
Identity theft is big business these days. By following the 4 steps below you will stand a much better chance of protecting your identity from being stolen and causing you lots hassle and trying to repair the damage bad credit history. Step 1 - Ensure your computer has the following programs... Submitted 3 years 316 days ago.

5 Vital Steps To Secure Your Wireless Connection - - John French
The convenience of connecting two or more computer in your home or office has increased, especially with the cost of home or small office kits decreasing. Unfortunately there are people out there who want to use your wireless Internet for free or use it to hack into your computer. There are... Submitted 3 years 316 days ago.

The Blue Screen Of Death! - - Olly Fallon
At one time or another almost all of us have experienced the "Blue Screen of Death"! The bright blue screen popping up can be a little scary, but it can also be very annoying! Especially when you have no idea why it's there or how to fix the problem. The Blue Screen of Death or BSOD, is... Submitted 3 years 324 days ago.

What to do if you have a Computer Virus - Bruce Horst
In my social circles, I am commonly thought of as the Resident Geek. What this means is that if a friend has a technical problem, I am the one they call. The most common problem I get asked about is what to do if they have a virus on their computer. I thought I'd post my standard response... Submitted 4 years 14 days ago.

In Steve we trust - maybe - Anja Merret
During my search through cyberspace to find the best live reports on Steve Job’s Keynote speech at Macworld yesterday, I came across an ad that had the caption ‘In Steve we Trust’. Very funny. See it on Popular Mechanics’ website. It’s entertaining writing about Apple and possibly even, dare... Submitted 4 years 26 days ago.

Should You Build Your Own Computer Using a Pc Kit? - Richard McGinnis
If you are in the market for a new PC, there are three primary alternatives to consider: Purchase a pre-assembled PC from a reseller like Dell, Gateway, Compaq, or others Purchase individual PC components from a retailer like Radio Shack or Best Buy and assemble them on your own ... Submitted 4 years 36 days ago.

Object-Oriented Design/Programming -- How We Objectify in Our Culture - Wilfred DeVoe
What a title. Well, is this a technical article, or isn't it? It's a view of culture, psychology, and their influence on technology. If this matter has been addressed before, it wasn't in any of the articles that came to my attention at this writing. Object-Oriented design in software... Submitted 4 years 94 days ago.

Some Thoughts on Random Number Generation - - Wilfred DeVoe
Suppose we wanted to select a number at random, say, from an interval of 1 to 27 inclusive. How could we go about it in a computer program? For some languages it's surprisingly easy; tools for random number selection exist in these languages. If we wanted to "pick a card" from 1 to 27 in BASIC... Submitted 4 years 116 days ago.

Should Cars Also Be Wi-Fi Hot Spots? - Chris Bryant CCIE 12933
Before we start, I should say up front that I absolutely love technology, particularly the Internet. The ‘Net has made it possible for me to make a good living while working from home doing what I love, and it doesn’t get any better than that. Having said that, a recent article in the Wall... Submitted 4 years 160 days ago.

SURGE SUPPRESSORS - Why You Need One, What They Do, and How To Choose One - Larry Spinak
There is an important tool for protecting your computer that is often overlooked. You’ve probably guessed by now that I’m talking about the Surge Suppressor. The title of this darn article spoiled my surprise. Before we discuss surge suppressors though, we need to talk about surges. What is... Submitted 4 years 163 days ago.

Leave It On Or Turn It Off? - Larry Spinak
One of the oldest unresolved controversies in the computer world is: Should you leave your computer on all the time, or turn it off when it is not in use? Compelling arguments have been made on both sides. I’ll try to sum up the important points on either side, and I’ll even give you my... Submitted 4 years 224 days ago.

Are You Getting Sick Of Microsoft Windows? It's Time To Give Ubuntu Linux A Whirl. - Alan Oliver
How I Went From Angry Windows User To Delighted Linux User In Ten Minutes! About 18 months ago, I had another disastrous crash on my PC that caused me to loose a host of photos, music and documents. Luckily I had a backup of most of my documents on an... Submitted 4 years 227 days ago.

Seven Rules of Efficient and Effective Data Backup - Gerald S. Wassum
Companies (and individuals) should back up their data for two main reasons. The first is for those times when a document has been deleted or damaged and you wish to recover the original document. The second is as part of a disaster recovery plan – protecting your valuable data from theft, fire... Submitted 4 years 249 days ago.

Linux Quick Start - How to Use Linux Video Tutorials Online and Run Linux in Windows - Clyde Boom
Watching Linux video tutorials is an excellent, fast and easy way to learn how to use Linux. Getting Linux Running in Windows - So You Can Learn How to Use Linux in Windows - Online! Now you can download a free Linux virtual machine "player" and a free Linux virtual machine so you can run Linux... Submitted 4 years 272 days ago.

Linux Commands Tutorials - Using the man Command with Examples of Options - A Hands-On Tutorial Help - Clyde Boom
This Linux command tutorial shows you some examples of how to run the Linux man command using popular, commonly used command options. The Linux man Command The Linux man command is used to view Linux "man pages" and these "man" (for "manual") pages describe thousands of Linux commands and... Submitted 4 years 272 days ago.

CCNP Certification BCMSN Exam Tutorial: MAC Address Flooding - Chris Bryant CCIE 12933
Network attacks take many forms, and it's important to know how the potential security issues with ARP, DHCP, and MAC addresses. They're innocent looking enough, but each of these common network protocols and addresses can be turned against us. Today, we'll talk about what MAC Address Flooding is... Submitted 4 years 276 days ago.

Linux Training Online - Using the Linux cd Command to Change Directory in the Linux File System - Clyde Boom
As a new Linux user looking for Linux training, you need to learn how to use Linux commands. And one of the most commonly used Linux file system commands is the cd (change directory) command. Using the Linux cd Command The Linux cd (change directory) command is used to change from your current... Submitted 4 years 278 days ago.

Linux Commands Tutorials - Using the ls Command with Examples of Options - A Hands-On Tutorial Help - Clyde Boom
This Linux command tutorial shows you several examples of how to run the Linux ls command using popular, commonly used command options. All of the Linux command examples shown below have been designed to work with all Linux distributions (versions). So, if you run all of the Linux commands... Submitted 4 years 278 days ago.

Internet Explorer 7 (IE7) As a Ftp Client-Does Not Work - Dean Chafee
With the recent release of IE7 (basically pushed out and forced on you, aaarrrgg), those whom used IE6 as a FTP client will notice some changes and issues. Here are the highlights of the changes: * The URL syntax with embedded username and password (ie. ftp://usr:pswd@ftp.domain.com) and similar... Submitted 4 years 279 days ago.

How To Remember Passwords - Dean Chafee
One of the biggest problems that Network Administrators face, is dealing with user passwords. Actually, getting users to use a complex password, rotate it on a regular basis, and remember their passwords. The challenge is that in order to conform to network security policies in most companies... Submitted 4 years 279 days ago.

Windows Defender start-up Error - Dean Chafee
You may have noticed a new error message upon Windows start-up since December 31, 2006. The error dialog looks like this: Windows Defender Application failed to initialize: 0x800106ba. A problem caused Windows Defender Service to stop. To start the service, restart your computer or search Help... Submitted 4 years 279 days ago.

How Legitimate IP Addresses Get Blacklisted - SmallBizSecurity
“I’m Not a Spammer, so why is my IP Address Blacklisted?" Everyday, legitimate email users find their outbound email flow blocked by recipient email servers using blacklists (aka Blocklists, RBLs) to block spam. Most of these users are shocked to find their IP Addresses on a list with IP... Submitted 4 years 285 days ago.