http://datafall.org/feed/109/?2010-01-12T13:43:45Z2010-01-12T13:43:45Zexchangetag:www.krishnap.com.np,2010-01-12:/?p=156

The beginning of a new year presents us with the ideal opportunity to imagine where we might be going by examining where we’ve been. A year is a long time in the tech world, and a lot of things happened in 2009. Our own little corner of it (Tech Tips) is no exception. [...]

2009-04-15T02:36:48Zexchangetag:www.krishnap.com.np,2009-04-15:/?p=150

Decisions, Decisions First, you need to know that both AMD and Intel (the “Big Two” in the processor world) segment their processors into three distinct groups: Value , Mainstream and Performance (or Enthusiast ). Further, these three groups can be subdivided into their respective laptop and desktop groups. (Note: there is also a [...]

2009-03-22T03:36:05Zexchangetag:www.krishnap.com.np,2009-03-22:/?p=148

The Microsoft Web Platform Installer has evolved this week from version 1.0 to 2.0. In fact, as MIX09 debuted, the Redmond company made available for download the Beta development milestone of Web Platform Installer 2.0. Web Platform Installer 2.0 Beta is only supported on Windows Vista RTM and SP1, Windows XP SP2 [...]

2009-03-03T11:30:54Zexchangetag:www.krishnap.com.np,2009-03-03:/?p=146

Hard Drive Recovery and the recovery of apparently lost files and date can often be restored with some simple know hows or data recovery software. What a great world we live in. Computers are one of the best tools that has come into the hands of man since the convenience of toilet paper. Your computer offers [...]

2009-02-17T01:54:19Zexchangetag:www.krishnap.com.np,2009-02-17:/?p=142

Even if you’re paying top dollar for high-speed Internet service, you may not be getting the performance you expect. Follow our guide to boost your broadband speed. If you’re serious about the Internet, chances are you spend anywhere from $30 to $99 per month for a broadband Internet connection. But regardless of how much you pay, [...]

2009-02-10T02:11:02Zexchangetag:www.krishnap.com.np,2009-02-10:/?p=136

A popular Website, phpbb.com, was recently hacked. The hacker published approximately 20,000 user passwords from the site. This is like candy to us security professionals because it’s hard data we can use to figure out how users choose passwords. I wrote a program to analyze these passwords looking for patterns, and came up with some [...]

2009-02-01T05:16:44Zexchangetag:www.krishnap.com.np,2009-02-01:/?p=131

Nothing can guarantee the security of your computer 100 percent. You can continue to improve your computer’s security and decrease the possibility of infection by using a firewall, keeping your system up-to-date, maintaining a current antivirus software subscription, and following a few best practices. ##Tip: Because no security method is guaranteed, it’s important to back up critical [...]

2009-01-28T08:28:32Zexchangetag:www.krishnap.com.np,2009-01-28:/?p=125

The challengers keep coming, but Microsoft’s Internet Explorer still holds the lion’s share of the Web browser market. Most estimates put Internet Explorer’s market share at around 72 per cent, which means that when a new version of the browser is released, a lot of people will likely be upgrading. Internet Explorer 8 (IE 8), [...]

2008-12-30T02:30:58Zexchangetag:www.krishnap.com.np,2008-12-30:/?p=119

New York: The world’s top software firm Microsoft has been asked to cut its workforce by 10%, or about 9,100 employees, to tell the market that profits are more important than revenue growth in difficult times. Brokerage firm Oppenheimer & Co’s analyst Brad Reback has said in a report on Microsoft that such layoff exercise “would [...]

2008-12-28T11:18:39Zexchangetag:www.krishnap.com.np,2008-12-28:/?p=117

Spyware is the means through which hackers gain access to your computer and your private information. Spyware is defined as any software that covertly gathers user information through your Internet connection without your knowledge, usually for advertising purposes. It watches everything you do on the Internet and sends that information, including private e-mail, passwords, and [...]

2008-12-23T08:24:02Zexchangetag:www.krishnap.com.np,2008-12-23:/?p=116

Microsoft’s Windows XP first went on sale in 2001 Microsoft has given yet another reprieve to its seasoned Windows XP operating system. The cut off date for PC makers to obtain licenses for the software was 31 January 2009. But now Microsoft has put in place a scheme that will allow the hardware firms to get hold of [...]

2008-12-15T05:05:16Zexchangetag:www.krishnap.com.np,2008-12-15:/?p=111

The data on your hard drive is the most critical item inside your computer, and the only item which can not be replaced. It may be an unwanted hassle and expense to replace a defective memory module, monitor, or processor, but there is no replacing data once lost.    In addition to the possibility of a [...]

2008-11-09T05:52:15Zexchangetag:www.krishnap.com.np,2008-11-09:/?p=105

A+ certification is a vendor neutral certification that certifies the competency of service professionals in the computer industry. It is for anyone who wants an internationally recognized credential that validates competency in computer service and technical support.   A+ Certification program is one of the largest certification worldwide. A+ Certification is developed and sponsored by the Computing [...]

2008-10-27T12:31:24Zexchangetag:www.krishnap.com.np,2008-10-27:/?p=100

The certification industry has evolved dramatically over the years. From vendor-driven programs designed to ensure a large and ready supply of trained and prepared technicians to support their products and services, certifications have rapidly shifted to industry- and customer-driven programs designed to solve large gaps in the ability to provide services across a number of [...]

2008-10-26T08:24:32Zexchangetag:www.krishnap.com.np,2008-10-26:/?p=98

Many readers chimed in with other “basics” that they assumed every computer user knew–but soon discovered that what’s common knowledge isn’t the same as universal knowledge. * You can double-click a word to highlight it in any document, e-mail or Web page. * When you get an e-mail message from eBay or your bank, claiming that you [...]

2008-10-22T11:23:58Zexchangetag:www.krishnap.com.np,2008-10-22:/?p=95

The dramatic rise in demand for technology has seen a rise in the demand for professionals within this field. Anyone wishing to enter a career in computer and information technology will find a variety of suitable degrees and courses that can help with their career. Those already working in a computer and IT related field [...]

2008-10-20T06:19:39Zexchangetag:www.krishnap.com.np,2008-10-20:/?p=63

Less than 10 years ago, certification was a surefire way to enter the growing IT sector. But certification no longer guarantees that you will be able to find a high quality job in IT. It still has its place, but the IT certification industry has faced some systemic problems that no one has addressed since [...]

2008-10-03T03:22:57Zexchangetag:www.krishnap.com.np,2008-10-03:/?p=58

In today’s competitive job market, IT candidates are beefing up their resumes, brushing up on their soft skills and constantly in search of ways to set themselves apart. What these students might not realize, however, is that the No. 1 consideration for employers when recruiting college graduates is academic majors, according to a survey conducted by [...]

2008-10-03T03:16:47Zexchangetag:www.krishnap.com.np,2008-10-03:/?p=55

Are you a highly skilled IT professional hot on the job search? If so, a recent study offers good news for you. Fifty-three percent of companies report they will increase staff in the next year, according to Veritude’s “2008 IT Hiring Trends” study. The staffing company also identified the job roles that most need filling, namely: [...]

2008-10-02T11:13:01Zexchangetag:www.krishnap.com.np,2008-10-02:/?p=53

ShareWare is Software that is provided without charge by the author for the specific purpose of trying it out in order to decide if you want to use it. As with all software, there is a licensing agreement. You are licensed to use the software under the conditions set by the author. This usually includes [...]