Sunday, August 28, 2011
HAVING TROUBLE WITH YOUR UNLOCKED MODEM?
Sometimes when you unlock your modem, lets say a vodafone modem you can use it for a short time then suddenly when you insert a sim card from another network it fails to detect even though it is unlocked.Such problems normally face Vodafone modems. At I.TECH EXPERTS we have a solution to that problem. Dont think about buying another modem, we can fix the one you have. Let us serve you!!
HOW DO I STAY SAFE FROM COMPUTER VIRUS? (INTERNET SECURITY)
Viruses & Spy ware & Worms ... oh my!
These days "Internet Safety" almost seems like an oxymoron.
It seems like not a day goes by where we don't hear about some new kind of threat aimed at wreaking havoc across machines connected to the internet.
Anti-Microsoft sentiment coupled with the massive installed base make Microsoft products, and particularly Microsoft Windows an irresistible target for hackers and "script kiddies". In recent years products like Adobe Reader, Flash, Firefox and more have come under attack as their popularity has increased. Even the Macintosh is no longer invulnerable.
Here are some things you can, and should, do to stay safe.
A virus scanner will locate and remove them from your hard disk. A real time virus scanner will notice them as they arrive, even before they hit the disk, but at the cost of slowing down your machine a little.
Important: because new viruses are arriving every day, it's important to keep your virus definitions up-to-date. Be sure to enable the scanning software's automatic-update feature and have it do so every day.
Some of the worst offenders are spyware that hijack normal functions for themselves. For example, some like to redirect your web searches to other sites to try and sell you something. Of course some spyware is so poorly written that it might as well be a virus, given how unstable it can make your system. The good news is that, like virus scanners, there are spyware scanners that will locate and remove the offending software.
The problem? The user simply failed to install the latest patches and updates that would have prevented the infection in the first place.
The solution is simple: enable automatic updates in both Windows and applications, and visit Windows Update periodically.
Don't open attachments that you aren't positive are ok. Don't fall for phishing scams. Be skeptical.
Don't click on links in email that you aren't positive are safe.
Don't install "free" software without checking it out first - many "free" packages are free because they come loaded with spyware, adware and worse.
When visiting a web site, did you get a pop-up asking if it's ok to install some software you're not sure of because you've never heard of it? Don't say "OK".
Not sure about some security warning you've been given? Don't ignore it.
Choose strong passwords, and don't share them with others.
Make sure that your web email access is via secure (https) connections, or that your regular mail is over an encrypted connection as well. Don't let people "shoulder surf" and steal your password by watching you type it in a public place. Make sure your home WiFi has WPA security enabled if anyone can walk within range.
All of the precautions I've listed above are pointless if other people can get at your computer. They may not follow the safety rules I've laid out. A thief can easily get at all the unencrypted data on your computer if they can physically get to it.
The common scenario is a laptop being lost or stolen during travel, but I've gotten reports of people who've been burned because a family member or roommate accessed their computer without their knowledge.
I know it all might seem overwhelming, but it's not nearly as overwhelming as an actual security problem if and when it happens to you. While we might want it to be otherwise, the practical reality of the internet and computing today is that we each must take responsibility for our own security online.
These days "Internet Safety" almost seems like an oxymoron.
It seems like not a day goes by where we don't hear about some new kind of threat aimed at wreaking havoc across machines connected to the internet.
Anti-Microsoft sentiment coupled with the massive installed base make Microsoft products, and particularly Microsoft Windows an irresistible target for hackers and "script kiddies". In recent years products like Adobe Reader, Flash, Firefox and more have come under attack as their popularity has increased. Even the Macintosh is no longer invulnerable.
Here are some things you can, and should, do to stay safe.
Use a Firewall
A firewall is a piece of software or hardware that sits between your computer and the network and only allows certain types of data to cross. For example, a firewall may allow checking email and browsing the web, but disallow things like Windows file sharing. If you're using a dial-up internet connection a firewall may not be as important, though it doesn't hurt to have one. A software firewall may be your only option, though.Scan for Viruses
Sometimes, typically via email or other means viruses are able to cross the firewall and end up on your computer anyway.A virus scanner will locate and remove them from your hard disk. A real time virus scanner will notice them as they arrive, even before they hit the disk, but at the cost of slowing down your machine a little.
Important: because new viruses are arriving every day, it's important to keep your virus definitions up-to-date. Be sure to enable the scanning software's automatic-update feature and have it do so every day.
Scan for Spyware
Spyware is similar to viruses in that they arrive unexpected and unannounced and proceed to do something undesired. Spyware can be relatively benign from a pure safety perspective, as it might "only" spy on you. But that's enough. It can violate your privacy by tracking the web sites you visit, add "features" to your system that you didn't ask for, or record your keystrokes and steal your account login information for any online services you might use.Some of the worst offenders are spyware that hijack normal functions for themselves. For example, some like to redirect your web searches to other sites to try and sell you something. Of course some spyware is so poorly written that it might as well be a virus, given how unstable it can make your system. The good news is that, like virus scanners, there are spyware scanners that will locate and remove the offending software.
Stay Up-To-Date
I'd wager that over 90% of virus infections don't have to happen. Software vulnerabilities that the viruses exploit usually already have patches available by the time the virus reaches a computer.The problem? The user simply failed to install the latest patches and updates that would have prevented the infection in the first place.
The solution is simple: enable automatic updates in both Windows and applications, and visit Windows Update periodically.
Educate Yourself
To be blunt, all the protection in the world won't save you from yourself.Don't open attachments that you aren't positive are ok. Don't fall for phishing scams. Be skeptical.
Don't click on links in email that you aren't positive are safe.
Don't install "free" software without checking it out first - many "free" packages are free because they come loaded with spyware, adware and worse.
When visiting a web site, did you get a pop-up asking if it's ok to install some software you're not sure of because you've never heard of it? Don't say "OK".
Not sure about some security warning you've been given? Don't ignore it.
Choose strong passwords, and don't share them with others.
Secure Your Mobile Connection
If you're traveling and using internet hot spots, free WiFi or internet cafes, you must take extra precautions.Make sure that your web email access is via secure (https) connections, or that your regular mail is over an encrypted connection as well. Don't let people "shoulder surf" and steal your password by watching you type it in a public place. Make sure your home WiFi has WPA security enabled if anyone can walk within range.
Don't forget the physical
An old computer adage is that "if it's not physically secure, it's not secure."All of the precautions I've listed above are pointless if other people can get at your computer. They may not follow the safety rules I've laid out. A thief can easily get at all the unencrypted data on your computer if they can physically get to it.
The common scenario is a laptop being lost or stolen during travel, but I've gotten reports of people who've been burned because a family member or roommate accessed their computer without their knowledge.
I know it all might seem overwhelming, but it's not nearly as overwhelming as an actual security problem if and when it happens to you. While we might want it to be otherwise, the practical reality of the internet and computing today is that we each must take responsibility for our own security online.
IF YOUR HAVING TROUBLE ON HOW TO DO ALL THESE, OR YOU ARE FAILING TO DO ANY OF THIS, I.TECH EXPERTS ARE HERE FOR YOU. JUST GIVE US A CALL OR PAY US A VISIT..
MANAGING YOUR WEB SITE..!!
Every action has a beginning phase where you launch your activity, a middle period in which you must sustain and develop it and a conclusion. Many people set up a website enthusiastically but then they find that they don’t have the skills or knowledge to maintain and develop it. So, what are the challenges in this middle phase of a website’s life and how can you meet them?
Updating the site: The beauty of a website is that it is not static like a brochure or printed document. You can change it to reflect new products or new developments in your enterprise. You can launch new campaigns, and at any time you can add more content.
The problem for some companies and individuals is that after they have paid a good amount of money to have their site built, they do not have any personnel who can make changes to the website, such as adding new text or photos etc. One solution to this is to make sure you have a good maintenance plan included in the contract or agreement you make your with your web designer, so that minor changes can be made by your original designer. But to simplify things here our office offers services such as editing your web page and customizing it in any way you want. I.TECH EXPERTS can do the customization to your web page as many time as you want or even everyday for fair and cheap prices.
Another solution, and one that gives you more flexibility, is to train someone in your organization to be able to work with an HTML editor (like Front page, Dreamweaver, or other similar programs). While not everyone has the skills to design a site from scratch, someone who is able to use the normal word processing programs can learn how to modify text and upload files to the server.
Promoting the site: If you just sit on your hands you cannot expect your website to live up to its promise. Many web designers do not have a clue about things like search engine optimization or submission, and the new website owner is left with a nice looking site, but no traffic. Furthermore there are other website related promotional tasks such as reciprocal linking, newsletter editing and mailing list maintenance which do not fall into the duties normally performed by the site’s original designer.
Once again check with your web designer or developer and see if they can perform any of these tasks economically or give you some help. If not, then some of these activities may have to be outsourced. Search engine optimization and submission, and even reciprocal linking, the activity of finding link partners, can be contracted from among the hundreds of companies offering such services.
You or a designated member of your staff can learn some of these tasks by reading online tutorials, e-books and newsletters (like this one!). Though this takes time, again it gives you flexibility and an ability to work at your own pace and within your budget.
Finally if you can’t afford the outside services needed to maintain and develop the site, and if you are not sure how to train yourself or your staff, a third solution exists in the form of Ken Evoy’s Site Build It (http://buildit.sitesell.com/webpromote2.html). In which powerful hosting, design, maintenance and promotional tools are provided along with step-by-step guidance enabling complete beginners to build, develop and manage effective websites.
Even before you start your website you should be thinking one step ahead, so that you can develop the site intelligently and vigorously, and ultimately be successful in your web project.
Saturday, August 27, 2011
WHAT IS I.TECH EXPERTS...?
I.TECH EXPERTS Is an Information Technology (I.T) based company which was founded by Aloyce Jerry, Emmanuel Elyon Swallow, and Tumaini "squatter" Reuben who studied Information Technology at the Institute of Accountancy Arusha (I.A.A). We do believe that we are the Experts and we are able to serve you as you want to be served. If you are facing any difficulties on any thing concerning I.T, at home or at your office, dont hesitate. give us a call or pay us a visit. Our prices are cheap and very fair. you are all welcome..
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