2009/12/26
The Myths and Facts of Protocol Testing
always wanted share some of the thoughts of so called Protocol Testing, thanks to web log which has provided me a podium to share this. Forget about common man, many in the IT arena itself, professionals think that protocol testing is hard to understand and that is the only reason people tend to obstinate from pursuing this as their favorite career. Let me clear some of the doubts for those people who wish to pursue this as their long term career.
Myths:
Am not from CS/EC engg background and hence this is not my cup of coffee. Its hard to learn. Should know every TDH of Computer Communication. Done software testing course and know only application software testing and hence finding this as difficult. Don’t know what the heck this protocol means. Should be expert in scripting languages like Perl, Tcl, etc. Should be sound in C Programming. Have sound knowledge in Protocols but don’t have testing experience and hence my profile doesn’t match the requirement. Not finding any institutes offering this course….. and the list goes on…
Facts:
Though CS and E&C background is necessary for this profile it is not mandatory, I have seen many guys from Electrical, Mechanical,IT, streams who are doing very well in this field. I think it is just a matter of preference. You don’t have to know every networking concept on this earth.
I have been in this field for more than 3 years and i never find it difficult to learn albeit nothing comes without hard work. If you are already did your software testing course then you are half done, now read all the networking basics and put in your resume. You don’t have to know each and every protocol in networking technology just make sure that you know at least 3 protocols (like RIP,OPSF,ISIS,BGP,SNMP,IPSEC etc). You don’t have to be expert in scripting but atleast brush up the Tcl/Tk basics, i think it will take around 3-4 days if you know C program.
Even if you are not good in programming don’t worry, all good programmers will be there to write codes. We are here to test and for testing you don’t have to know programming although it helps in exploring new test cases. I have seen many people complaining about don’t having testing experience but knowing in and out of protocols functionality, my advice for them is to get enroll in one of the testing course institute. I know, not many institutes are offering protocol testing course. My suggestion is just hang on with Google you will get everything, again it entirely depends on acumen of your searching.
Cisco Certifications do matter a lot if your planning for a long term career. Certifications not only helps you in enhancing your skill/knowledge but also get you recognition which is priceless, esp when you did with your Certifications such as CCIE,CCSP..etc.
Finally, knowing all the above said things will sometimes put you in soup, unless your CV matches the requirement. At this point of time i urge you to write your resume with utmost care, get sample resumes from Google do lot of groundwork before coming up with your final resume.
I have tried my best to clear some of the doubts, do let me know your comments if you have anything to suggest/share.
Source:bestarticle.org
2009/12/06
Blogging Myths Shattered
The are still numerous myths floating around the blogosphere and you really have to marvel at all the different information sources, many of them conflicting. So here are my debunkings:
The simplest of all people can start a blog. I don’t think so! Though you don’t have to be super technical when it comes to blogging, you still should know how to use the computer, need an Internet connection and blog host (free or paid), some experience using the Internet and most importantly a passion for writing and communicating your thoughts.
Anyone can set up a blog. Some blogs are much easier to set up and use than others depending on your blog host (e.g., blogger, iblogs, typepad, tblog, etc.). Some blog hosts take you through a couple simple set-up steps and you’re off writing your first post but there are others that get far more technical than the average user may be ready for.
Blogging is just a breeze, I’m done before you know it. When you have a clear idea of what you want to say, writing posts may take just a few minutes. Those that involve complex issues or thoughts on the other hand might be a little harder to crack.
Most blogs are political. Many blogs focus on political topics but most blogs are just bloggers discussing their lives, loves and travels.
Blogs are in competition with the main-stream media. This is true in a few cases (not as many cases as bloggers would have you think). Just recently, there have been some very popular and influential social and politically-oriented blogs that have caused main-stream media outlets to back-track and change their coverage of important events.
Bloggers are all just making criticisms and have no new information to add.This may be true in some cases. But today, corporations, media outlets, public personalities, politicians and experts in almost every field have now joined the ranks of blog producers. All this expertise adds up new information to the blogosphere every now and then.
Not everything written on a blog is true. That’s a bit of an overstatement. You’ll run across bad information and even intentional untruths in blogs but, for the most part, bloggers who state facts are stating what they honestly believe to be fact. It is always up to the readers to verify that any information they receive is accurate information.
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Is Mac laptop computers as good as it claims it is?
I am interested in buying one, but I don’t want to buy it only to be ripped off. Also, what laptop of theirs would you recommend?
Let’s address a few cherished myths from the MS Fanboy club.???
Let’s address a few cherished myths from the MS Fanboy club.???
Having a UNIX BSD base, OSX is a far more stable and secure system, and not prone to viruses. And for those who still insist on quoting that tired old myth about market share and viruses: UNIX varients are the most widely used operating systems outside the home, yet they suffer none of what windows suffers.???
Apple does NOT make all the software for Macs. They make the operating system, the iLife suite (bundled with Macs), and a couple of others. I use Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign Dreamweaver, Acrobat Pro), MS Office (Word, Excel, etc), and a smattering of other apps for my work. I have the same apps at home, plus a few dozen games, including the best sellers.???
They’re very easy to upgrade, and come with pretty good hardware out of the box. The kind of set-up most PCs upgrade to. If you were to configure a PC to the same specs as an iMac or MacPro, and add comparable software that Apple includes, that PC would cost a little more than the Mac. You get what you pay for.???
Peripherals are plug and play, and yes, Mac’s have come with multi-function mice for a few years now.
There are hundreds of periferals and upgrades available for many, many companies.???
Macs can have multiple operating systems loaded. You can be running in native OSX, and run windowze through parallels (we have one at work doing this) so we can used the ONE PC app we need, that isn’t available for a Mac (Publisher). ??
I’ve used both systems. Windowze is clunky and bloated by comparison. A pain in the cyber-butt. ???
Apple innovates.?MS Imitates.
Unlimited Music Downloads Truths and Myths
Unlimited music downloads exist? Yes they do provided if you know exactly where to find them. Downloading music online has become a big business for music vendors these days. But to download online music can be a tricky deal for the uninitiated. Even if you are a veteran MP3 junkie and have downloaded tons of music online, there are probably still tips and tricks, truths and myths that would reveal more little-known but beneficial information to you in your pursuit for unlimited music downloads.
What are some of the truths and myths about sites offering unlimited music downloads?
Unlimited Music Downloads Truth 1 – Free is Not Free After All
Have you heard or come across sites that offer you free music downloading? Very soon, you would realize that there really is no such thing as free lunch. Try some of these sites and you would notice that you could be downloading corrupted MP3 files, or worse still, adware, spyware and even computer viruses onto your computer. You end up having to put up with a deluge of annoying pop windows with advertisements and unwelcome banner advertisement.
Your computer slows down to a halt and suffers from poor performance. You try to remove those pestering adware and spyware but find that it is quite impossible to do so using conventional removal methods. The only solution you have is to purchase expensive adware and spyware remover in order to get rid of those pests and restore your computer capabilities. If you are not careful, the harmful malware could totally bring the computer to a total shutdown. The cost of downloading music at some free sites is this: a new computer and expensive anti-virus, anti-adware and spyware. So it is not free after all!
Unlimited Music Downloads Truth 2 – Different Sites, Different Music Genre
You may not be aware but not all download sites offer you all genres of music. Some are specialized in hip hop music, others in classical pieces, jazz or pop. So when you want to download music online, be sure to check out if the site carries your ideal brand of music.
Unlimited Music Downloads Myth 1 – Sound Quality of Music Downloads Are Equal
In case you are thinking that the music files you download are of the same quality, then you cannot be more mistaken than that. Even for the same song title, and exact song sung by the same singer or band group, the difference in the quality of sound and music can be vast. It really depends on whether the file format is in MP3, AVI, OGG, AAC, WMA, ATRAC, DivX, WAV or other versions. Each format has its unique music range.
Unlimited Music Downloads Myth 2 – Lose A Fortune To Download Endless Songs
No, it does not have to cost you a fortune to download hundreds or even thousands of your favorite music and sound tracks. There are several sites that offer lifetime access to huge archives of music files for the price of a few CDs.
Read more about music, how and where to find great sites for almost unlimited music downloads at my blog. This article may be freely reprinted or distributed in its entirety in any ezine, newsletter, blog or website. The author's name, bio and website links must remain intact and be included with every reproduction.
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2009/11/24
The Top 10 Myths About EBooks
By NATHAN BRANSFORD
After my recent post about the inevitability of e-books, I was surprised that there were so many misconceptions in the comments section about e-readers and e-books.
For the record, I don't think everyone is going to or should or will like e-books and converting people is not what this post is about. But I do think people should at least have the facts.
Now would also be a good time to state for the record that I have no financial interest in e-books or e-readers whatsoever and in fact, my job would probably be easier if they didn't exist. But they do exist, I genuinely like them, and I don't think this industry can afford to be behind the curve on technology.
Here's my personal Top 10 list of the mistaken beliefs people have about e-books:
1. "They strain your eyes" / "They're bad for people with poor eyesight" / "I'll go blind."
Aside from reading on an iPhone, which I personally love but realize isn't for everyone, most dedicated e-readers use e-ink displays, which are very different than the backlit screens of computers and televisions and phones. E-ink literally looks like ink on paper, you can read in sunlight, and it's crisp from any angle.
Also, all e-readers have the ability to change the text size, so you can instantly turn any book into large print if you have difficulty with small fonts.
2. "You can't back up your files" / "If you lose or break your e-reader or if a new e-reader comes out you lose all your books"
Different devices do indeed favor different formats, but even still the above statements don't accurately reflect the landscape.
Let's start with Amazon and the Kindle. Amazon stores the information about all of the titles you have bought centrally, which means that you can access the titles on any device that has a Kindle app, whether it's a Kindle, iPhone, or a PC (coming soon:Macs). Better yet, Amazon syncs between the different applications so that if you stop reading on a Kindle and open up the app on your iPhone it will turn to the page you left off on. If you lose your Kindle or it breaks or you want to get a new one you can still read all of the titles you bought on a computer or another device.
Now, Amazon usually uses its own proprietary e-book format, and some people want a more universal format. If so, you might consider the Sony Reader or nook. Their stores use the ePub format, which can be read on most e-reader devices, so you're not beholden to one device or vendor after you have purchased your books and you can always take your library elsewhere.
3. "I don't want to have to scroll endlessly through a book" / "I'll miss turning the pages" / "I like taking notes"
Most e-readers, including the iPhone apps, have pages that you "turn" either by clicking a button or tapping/swiping your finger. While I know some people view this as a sign of the apocalypse, you'd be surprised how quickly it becomes second nature.
And most e-readers allow you to take notes, bookmark pages, search within the text, and highlight sections you want to come back to.
4. "They require a lot of power" / "They're hot to the touch like laptops"
When they're not using their wireless function, e-readers using the e-ink display consume very little energy, and you only have to charge them once every few weeks, even if you read often.
They're also completely cool to the touch.
5. "You can't check e-books out from the library"
According to the NY Times, about 5,400 libraries now offer e-books, and more are signing up every day. Most library programs work like with physical books - you "check out" an e-book onto your e-reader and "check it back in" when you're finished, and only one patron at a time can "check out" an e-book while you're reading it.
6. "You can't lend to friends or family"
Amazon allows up to six users to access the same account for most titles, and nook has a LendMe function that allows you toshare a title for 14 days (if the publisher allows it).
Admittedly these aren't the freest means of sharing content, but my wife and I share a Kindle account and are able to read each other's books whenever we want.
7. "E-Readers are bad for the environment"
A Cleantech study asserts that e-readers have a much smaller carbon footprint than physical books when book production and shipping physical books are taken into account, though one blogger felt that the Cleantech study didn't adequately address paper recycling programs. Although, it's not as if it's impossible torecycle electronics.
8. "You can't read an e-reader in the bathtub" / "I would never take an e-reader to the beach
Put it in a Ziploc bag and it's more waterproof/sandproof than a paper book.
9. "They're too expensive."
E-readers may be relatively expensive now for a wide swath of people, but prices will inevitably come down. And because e-books are (usually) much cheaper than print books, it doesn't take long before an e-reader pays for itself - since most hardcovers that sell for $25 or more are available for $9.99, all it takes is roughly 20 e-books for an e-reader to pay for itself. You save even more if you read e-books on a phone or computer you already own.
For a casual reader: yeah, a dedicated e-reader probably doesn't make the most sense. But for people who read a lot, especially new books, it can result in actual savings relatively quickly.
10. "E-books are bad for publishers and authors"
While most agents I know are not thrilled with the royalties authors are currently receiving from the major publishers, so far the deep discounting has been absorbed by the e-book sellers and publishers have little to lose from e-book sales, at least in the short term. According to reports, most publishers still receive roughly 50% off the list price for every e-book sale, meaning that a $9.99 e-book is a loss leader for Amazon and the other e-book publishers, while the publisher receives the same amount as they would for a hard copy.
And while, again, we agents would like to see authors get a fairer split, authors still receive royalties for e-book sales. The low price points of e-books have attracted some of my cost-minded friends who used to mainly buy used books, for which authors of course don't receive any royalties, so from that standpoint they are much more author friendly than used books.
After my recent post about the inevitability of e-books, I was surprised that there were so many misconceptions in the comments section about e-readers and e-books.
For the record, I don't think everyone is going to or should or will like e-books and converting people is not what this post is about. But I do think people should at least have the facts.
Now would also be a good time to state for the record that I have no financial interest in e-books or e-readers whatsoever and in fact, my job would probably be easier if they didn't exist. But they do exist, I genuinely like them, and I don't think this industry can afford to be behind the curve on technology.
Here's my personal Top 10 list of the mistaken beliefs people have about e-books:
1. "They strain your eyes" / "They're bad for people with poor eyesight" / "I'll go blind."
Aside from reading on an iPhone, which I personally love but realize isn't for everyone, most dedicated e-readers use e-ink displays, which are very different than the backlit screens of computers and televisions and phones. E-ink literally looks like ink on paper, you can read in sunlight, and it's crisp from any angle.
Also, all e-readers have the ability to change the text size, so you can instantly turn any book into large print if you have difficulty with small fonts.
2. "You can't back up your files" / "If you lose or break your e-reader or if a new e-reader comes out you lose all your books"
Different devices do indeed favor different formats, but even still the above statements don't accurately reflect the landscape.
Let's start with Amazon and the Kindle. Amazon stores the information about all of the titles you have bought centrally, which means that you can access the titles on any device that has a Kindle app, whether it's a Kindle, iPhone, or a PC (coming soon:Macs). Better yet, Amazon syncs between the different applications so that if you stop reading on a Kindle and open up the app on your iPhone it will turn to the page you left off on. If you lose your Kindle or it breaks or you want to get a new one you can still read all of the titles you bought on a computer or another device.
Now, Amazon usually uses its own proprietary e-book format, and some people want a more universal format. If so, you might consider the Sony Reader or nook. Their stores use the ePub format, which can be read on most e-reader devices, so you're not beholden to one device or vendor after you have purchased your books and you can always take your library elsewhere.
3. "I don't want to have to scroll endlessly through a book" / "I'll miss turning the pages" / "I like taking notes"
Most e-readers, including the iPhone apps, have pages that you "turn" either by clicking a button or tapping/swiping your finger. While I know some people view this as a sign of the apocalypse, you'd be surprised how quickly it becomes second nature.
And most e-readers allow you to take notes, bookmark pages, search within the text, and highlight sections you want to come back to.
4. "They require a lot of power" / "They're hot to the touch like laptops"
When they're not using their wireless function, e-readers using the e-ink display consume very little energy, and you only have to charge them once every few weeks, even if you read often.
They're also completely cool to the touch.
5. "You can't check e-books out from the library"
According to the NY Times, about 5,400 libraries now offer e-books, and more are signing up every day. Most library programs work like with physical books - you "check out" an e-book onto your e-reader and "check it back in" when you're finished, and only one patron at a time can "check out" an e-book while you're reading it.
6. "You can't lend to friends or family"
Amazon allows up to six users to access the same account for most titles, and nook has a LendMe function that allows you toshare a title for 14 days (if the publisher allows it).
Admittedly these aren't the freest means of sharing content, but my wife and I share a Kindle account and are able to read each other's books whenever we want.
7. "E-Readers are bad for the environment"
A Cleantech study asserts that e-readers have a much smaller carbon footprint than physical books when book production and shipping physical books are taken into account, though one blogger felt that the Cleantech study didn't adequately address paper recycling programs. Although, it's not as if it's impossible torecycle electronics.
8. "You can't read an e-reader in the bathtub" / "I would never take an e-reader to the beach
Put it in a Ziploc bag and it's more waterproof/sandproof than a paper book.
9. "They're too expensive."
E-readers may be relatively expensive now for a wide swath of people, but prices will inevitably come down. And because e-books are (usually) much cheaper than print books, it doesn't take long before an e-reader pays for itself - since most hardcovers that sell for $25 or more are available for $9.99, all it takes is roughly 20 e-books for an e-reader to pay for itself. You save even more if you read e-books on a phone or computer you already own.
For a casual reader: yeah, a dedicated e-reader probably doesn't make the most sense. But for people who read a lot, especially new books, it can result in actual savings relatively quickly.
10. "E-books are bad for publishers and authors"
While most agents I know are not thrilled with the royalties authors are currently receiving from the major publishers, so far the deep discounting has been absorbed by the e-book sellers and publishers have little to lose from e-book sales, at least in the short term. According to reports, most publishers still receive roughly 50% off the list price for every e-book sale, meaning that a $9.99 e-book is a loss leader for Amazon and the other e-book publishers, while the publisher receives the same amount as they would for a hard copy.
And while, again, we agents would like to see authors get a fairer split, authors still receive royalties for e-book sales. The low price points of e-books have attracted some of my cost-minded friends who used to mainly buy used books, for which authors of course don't receive any royalties, so from that standpoint they are much more author friendly than used books.
2009/11/23
Google Chrome OS Common Myths Cleared
By ArchieIndian
The answer to this question is a clear cut no. ChromeOS is meant for applications which can run on browsers. Most applications these days do work on browsers, but not everything. ChromeOS is meant to work on Net-Books ( late 2010,festive season). It is meant to be your second machine and not the first one. You can use the first machine with Ubuntu or Windows or an OS-X.
What is it about ChromeOS that should make us use it?
Speed, Security and Simplicity. You can get on to your browser much faster with ChromeOS. Chrome, the browser works faster with ChromeOS. “It takes about 7 seconds to to go the log-in screen. And another 3 seconds to log in to your application. And we’re working to make that faster.”
“One of the reasons computers boot so slowly today is that they’re still looking for things like floppy drives. Does anyone use those anymore? No. We cut out a lot of the startup processes. And we open the browser immediately.“
- ChromeOS will get you quicker to your Chrome Browser
The ChromeOS has striking similarities with the browser Google Chrome. You will have application tabs and an App Menu.
What applications will run on the ChromeOS?
Web Applications and that is it. “In ChromeOS every application is a web application. There are no native applications.That gives us simplicity. It’s just a browser with a few modifications. And all data is ChromeOS is in the cloud.” So If you lose your data, don’t worry your data had been synced with the Cloud, the next time you login using another device you are up and running back with recovered lost data. All Chrome OS devices will be based on solid-state storage.
- ChromeOS apps. Everything is a web application
You want to a textpad and it opens in a small window. The PDF files open, the way they do in Chrome, the browser. Microsoft Excel files open in the killer application made by Microsoft (for ChromeOS 
!!!). Yes, XLS files open in Office online. Google wants a television like experience for net-books. ( Just switch on the computer and start entertaining yourself). Flash based Chess and Youtube videos will work beautifully. Google will try to support Silverlight too???
!!!). Yes, XLS files open in Office online. Google wants a television like experience for net-books. ( Just switch on the computer and start entertaining yourself). Flash based Chess and Youtube videos will work beautifully. Google will try to support Silverlight too???What does Google do about ChromeOS security?
Every time you boot your system ChromeOS will check if the version of ChromeOS you are using is the correct and clean one (Verified boot and System Recovery if the file system is corrupted). In current operating systems, the applications have the same permissions as the user. It is different, however, in ChromeOS.
“Current OSes allow apps to have the same power as you. They can modify files, etc. This means a rogue app can do bad things. In Chrome OS all the apps are web apps, with a different security model. The OS doesn’t trust any app. Every app is a web app.“
“And we have security sandboxing – same thing we do in Chrome. Every tab run in Chrome OS is locked down and different from other tabs.”
How does the file system work?
It is an auto-updated file system with read-only root partition, locked down unlike current OSes.User data is always encrypted.
Can I install Chrome OS on my PC or on my MAC ?
No, you cannot . You will have to buy a new machine.”If you are a developer and have the right type of netbook (and a screwdriver) you can get Chrome OS running today.” Google is working with their “hardware partners” and giving out specifications about the hardware required to get ChromeOS going.” For example, we only support solid-state drives and certain types of WiFi cards.” The presentation was made on Eee PC (ASUS).
But, yes(The good news however is that the VMWARE for Google ChromeOS is available here.)
Is the code available for download now?
Yes, the code is available. However, as I write this post the chromium build folder has been removed by Google. It was there yesterday. The snapshot was provided by TechCrunch.
- ChromeOS logo
The complete video of the presentation is available on Google’s Youtube Channel. The layman’s view of the ChromeOS can be found here.
Can you run Android apps on Chrome OS? Is Chrome server solution a possibility?
No, you cannot run Android apps on ChromeOS as of now. Chrome server solution is obviously a possibility.
Any price targets for the net book which will run ChromeOS? What processors will it run on?
No. But Google will try to make it competitive.It will run on x86 and ARM.
What happens when the cloud is down?
Yes, the OS will be down. But Cloud is still more stable than HDD. (According to Google).
Google’s business plans for Chrome OS?
No business plans as yet. Google wants people to use the internet better. (That is where Google makes money from). Sergi Brin answered it saying “Call us dumb businessmen, but . . . we believe the Web platform is a much simpler way.” Sergi said, at Google they first think how to give the user a better experience.
ChromeOS is all about running everything as a web application on Chrome-the browser. So Can ChromeOS run on Mozilla?
Google says, code is now open. So, a browser like Firefox can create their own operating system which can run on Firefox.
These were some of the questions which I could make a note of while I was listening to the WebCast. The images have been taken from TechCrunch.
My take on the whole episode?
Google is not looking at a replacement for Windows or OS-X. It is a different kind of an operating system meant for internet addicts. Intenet will definitely be faster on ChromeOS. Obviously, you cannot do everything on the ChromeOS. I am not sure, how coding can be done on it. Maybe the bespin project (Code in the cloud) from Mozilla gets a boost from this. Photoshop is coming on the browser. Till then, try using Picnik for photo editing. I love MATLAB and and I am sure, we cannot run that on ChromeOS as of now. Google ChromeOS seems to be step in a different direction,whether it is right or wrong, only time will tell. And, yes I am giving ChromeOS a try through the VMWare.
2009/11/16
The Five Most Dangerous Internet Security Myths
Eric Larkin reported in PC world that we must get rid of myths about theInternet to stay safe online.
Myth No. 1:
Maladjustment, vandalize your computer.
Maladjustment, vandalize your computer.
Reality # 1:
Gone are the days when youngsters saw 15 minutes of fame. Organized crime is the culprit. They want money. Online marketers make black square malware on computers that money. You assume PCs to send spam, steal logins and credit card information or hack game accounts.Webmail accounts using stolen transfers of contact lists inquiry and online games to sell in order to attack the elements or the in-game currency for real money. Financial fraud by cyber-criminals have cost consumers and businesses billions of dollars.
Gone are the days when youngsters saw 15 minutes of fame. Organized crime is the culprit. They want money. Online marketers make black square malware on computers that money. You assume PCs to send spam, steal logins and credit card information or hack game accounts.Webmail accounts using stolen transfers of contact lists inquiry and online games to sell in order to attack the elements or the in-game currency for real money. Financial fraud by cyber-criminals have cost consumers and businesses billions of dollars.
Myth No. 2:
All you need is a good antivirus program.
All you need is a good antivirus program.
Reality # 2:
Wrong. A good antivirus program will be much help, but the antivirus companies are in a constant battle against cyber-criminals locked up in an effort to make a stepbefore the antivirus software. Yes, often, the security software can prevent the attacks, but sometimes there are holes in the software and the criminals the upper hand. They need more security software than just a good antivirus program to protect you from cyber-crime.
Wrong. A good antivirus program will be much help, but the antivirus companies are in a constant battle against cyber-criminals locked up in an effort to make a stepbefore the antivirus software. Yes, often, the security software can prevent the attacks, but sometimes there are holes in the software and the criminals the upper hand. They need more security software than just a good antivirus program to protect you from cyber-crime.
Myth No. 3:
You're all right, if only careful where you surf.
You're all right, if only careful where you surf.
Reality # 3:
This thinking is outdated. Several years ago, one could recognize whether a site was dangerous by itself, and ifThey have been careful with your e-mail, you could go without antivirus software. Not anymore. Now, personal pages, and big-name company sites are hacked by cyber criminals with deficiencies in the security software to install malware. You would have to be an expert to identify a hacked site or an e-mail that was attacked, too. In addition to antivirus software, you need to protect anti-spyware, anti-rootkit and a two-way firewall, together with a team of technicians to you from cyber-criminals.
This thinking is outdated. Several years ago, one could recognize whether a site was dangerous by itself, and ifThey have been careful with your e-mail, you could go without antivirus software. Not anymore. Now, personal pages, and big-name company sites are hacked by cyber criminals with deficiencies in the security software to install malware. You would have to be an expert to identify a hacked site or an e-mail that was attacked, too. In addition to antivirus software, you need to protect anti-spyware, anti-rootkit and a two-way firewall, together with a team of technicians to you from cyber-criminals.
Myth No. 4:
"If itis not broke do not fix it "requires knowing when something is broken.
"If itis not broke do not fix it "requires knowing when something is broken.
Reality # 4:
Today, there are malicious hidden processes, threats, files or registry keys, and you need to remove advanced anti-rootkit technology to them.
Today, there are malicious hidden processes, threats, files or registry keys, and you need to remove advanced anti-rootkit technology to them.
Myth No. 5:
The worse myth. We are all doomed. Stay Offline.
The worse myth. We are all doomed. Stay Offline.
Reality # 5:
Yes, you can be hacked, but if you know the risks and prepare yourself to enjoy enough of what the web has to offer. By following these simple steps, you can be protected fromCyber-criminals.
Yes, you can be hacked, but if you know the risks and prepare yourself to enjoy enough of what the web has to offer. By following these simple steps, you can be protected fromCyber-criminals.
* Install antivirus + anti-spyware, anti-rootkit and a two-way firewall on yourcomputer.
* Make sure you fully support your computer daily security updates,automatic upgrades to new software and security software.
* Did you monitor your computer every day malware and malicious code stopped before they can harm your computer.
* Get the protection for e-mails and attachments.
* Have your ownTeam of technicians to keep your computer clean and running.
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Source: computerinternetsecurity.paidtoblog.com
Source: computerinternetsecurity.paidtoblog.com
2009/11/15
Top 10 Mobile Broadband Myths
f you’re dumbfounded by dongles and aren’t sure of the USP of a USB modem, you’re not alone. Although mobile broadband has been the biggest story of the last 12 months, it’s still a technology that is little understood.
To clear up the confusion, Top 10 Broadband has compiled list of the ten most common mobile broadband myths. In short, it’s everything you ever wanted to know about mobile broadband, but were afraid to ask.
1) Download allowances are insufficient.
Not so. Although 1GB deals are still around and are indeed limiting for users, these are now far from the norm.
One of the bestselling deals out now is 3’s 15GB for £15 package. That’s enough for 5,000 emails, 150 hours of web surfing, ten half hour video downloads and 480 four-minute music tracks.
Furthermore, research from industry experts shows that the typical mobile broadband user gets through just 1.2Mb of their monthly download limit each month.
2) Mobile broadband is much slower than home broadband.
Top 10 Broadband’s exclusive speed test software reveals that the average connection speed for a Vodafone customer is 2.62Mb. This compares well with the current average fixed line connection speed of 3.5Mb.
Mobile broadband users can also boost their speeds at no extra cost by using a specially designed browser such as Opera Turbo.
3) Mobile broadband laptop deals are a rip-off.
While it’s true that buying a laptop and broadband separately usually works out cheaper, compared with other credit/hire purchase deals laptop offers are actually very keenly priced.
For instance, Vodafone’s current Acer Aspire 535 deal is priced at £40 per month over 24 months. However, if you deduct the £550 cost of the laptop from the total package price of £960, you’re paying just £17 per month for mobile broadband. That’s just £2 more than the average dongle-only deal and in line with the mean price of a fixed line connection.
4) Contracts are too long.
While 24 month contracts were the norm just 12 months ago, contracts as short as one-month as offered by providers like O2 are now extremely popular. Furthermore, those who despise contracts, can opt for one of the many pay as you go options offered by all the main retailers from with prices starting from £2 per day on T-Mobile.
5) Data charges are expensive.
The days of punitive charges of £45 per GB are a relic of the dim and distant past. 3’s current £15 per month deal entitles users to 15GB of usage per month – that’s just £1 per 1GB of usage.
Mobile broadband provider, T-Mobile applies no charges for excess usage on their plans. Similarly other providers have online tracking systems that can be used to keep on top of download usage and prevent excessive charges.
6) You need a dongle to get mobile broadband.
Although many people do use dongles, laptops that are pre-installed with broadband are becoming increasingly common. So much so, in fact, that Top 10 Broadband anticipates they will soon be the most common way of using mobile broadband.
Orange and Vodafone both offer laptop deals with broadband embedded. And better still, signing up means you can get your hands on a high-end Dell Inspiron Mini 9 netbook or a stylish pink Eee PC 901 laptop.
7) Usage overseas is expensive.
Horror stories of bills of thousands of pounds for overseas use were once a fixture of UK newspapers. But recently ISPs have dramatically cut charges by as much as 80 per cent.
But that’s just the start. EU legislation to promote competition comes into force on July 1st this year which will slash costs even more. The introduction of a wholesale cap will peg the maximum charge at 1Euro per Mb downloaded. This compares with the current average price of 1.68 Euro. Under the EU regulations, ISPs will also be forced to warn consumers when they are close to breaching their usage caps, making bill shocks a very slim possibility.
8) Mobile broadband is a luxury at a time of recession.
Mobile broadband is often a cheaper option than fixed line broadband. That’s because you don’t have to pay for line rental.
With line rental at £11.25 per month and extra for broadband, the cost of even the cheapest fixed line connections is around £17. Conversely, Top 10 Broadband calculates that the average price for a mobile broadband product is just £15.
9) Dongles are dull.
Certainly, the very first dongles prioritised function over form. But more recently they’ve become much more stylish and are now very much the devices du jour.
If fashion is your thing, you’re sure to like designer Henry Holland jaunty polka-dot patterned O2 dongle. And if that doesn’t float your boat, why not try Orange’s shocking pink ee160 dongle? Alternatively, 3 sells dongle skins to let you add a dash of colour to your mobile broadband experience.
Newer dongles are also much more than just means of getting online and are at the cutting edge of putting the fun into functionality. T-Mobile’s USB Stick 530 doubles as a USB storage device. And as we speak, technology firms are working on a dongle that will work as a mobile phone.
10) Mobile broadband can only be used outside the home.
75% of mobile broadband users connect to the internet at home. While away from home T-Mobile and O2 customers can avail of Wi-Fi hotspots, allowing them to take advantage of free connection without eating into your mobile broadband usage allowance.
Thanks to T-Mobile’s brilliant Share Dock device mobile broadband users can even share their connection between up to three other users in the same building. Better still, the Share Dock is easy to install and is free when you sign up for an 18-month contract.
You can also share your connection if you’re a 3 customer. All you need is to do is plug your dongle into a Huawei wireless router and you and yours can be online in no time.
Source: Top 10 Mobile
To clear up the confusion, Top 10 Broadband has compiled list of the ten most common mobile broadband myths. In short, it’s everything you ever wanted to know about mobile broadband, but were afraid to ask.
1) Download allowances are insufficient.
Not so. Although 1GB deals are still around and are indeed limiting for users, these are now far from the norm.
One of the bestselling deals out now is 3’s 15GB for £15 package. That’s enough for 5,000 emails, 150 hours of web surfing, ten half hour video downloads and 480 four-minute music tracks.
Furthermore, research from industry experts shows that the typical mobile broadband user gets through just 1.2Mb of their monthly download limit each month.
2) Mobile broadband is much slower than home broadband.
Top 10 Broadband’s exclusive speed test software reveals that the average connection speed for a Vodafone customer is 2.62Mb. This compares well with the current average fixed line connection speed of 3.5Mb.
Mobile broadband users can also boost their speeds at no extra cost by using a specially designed browser such as Opera Turbo.
3) Mobile broadband laptop deals are a rip-off.
While it’s true that buying a laptop and broadband separately usually works out cheaper, compared with other credit/hire purchase deals laptop offers are actually very keenly priced.
For instance, Vodafone’s current Acer Aspire 535 deal is priced at £40 per month over 24 months. However, if you deduct the £550 cost of the laptop from the total package price of £960, you’re paying just £17 per month for mobile broadband. That’s just £2 more than the average dongle-only deal and in line with the mean price of a fixed line connection.
4) Contracts are too long.
While 24 month contracts were the norm just 12 months ago, contracts as short as one-month as offered by providers like O2 are now extremely popular. Furthermore, those who despise contracts, can opt for one of the many pay as you go options offered by all the main retailers from with prices starting from £2 per day on T-Mobile.
5) Data charges are expensive.
The days of punitive charges of £45 per GB are a relic of the dim and distant past. 3’s current £15 per month deal entitles users to 15GB of usage per month – that’s just £1 per 1GB of usage.
Mobile broadband provider, T-Mobile applies no charges for excess usage on their plans. Similarly other providers have online tracking systems that can be used to keep on top of download usage and prevent excessive charges.
6) You need a dongle to get mobile broadband.
Although many people do use dongles, laptops that are pre-installed with broadband are becoming increasingly common. So much so, in fact, that Top 10 Broadband anticipates they will soon be the most common way of using mobile broadband.
Orange and Vodafone both offer laptop deals with broadband embedded. And better still, signing up means you can get your hands on a high-end Dell Inspiron Mini 9 netbook or a stylish pink Eee PC 901 laptop.
7) Usage overseas is expensive.
Horror stories of bills of thousands of pounds for overseas use were once a fixture of UK newspapers. But recently ISPs have dramatically cut charges by as much as 80 per cent.
But that’s just the start. EU legislation to promote competition comes into force on July 1st this year which will slash costs even more. The introduction of a wholesale cap will peg the maximum charge at 1Euro per Mb downloaded. This compares with the current average price of 1.68 Euro. Under the EU regulations, ISPs will also be forced to warn consumers when they are close to breaching their usage caps, making bill shocks a very slim possibility.
8) Mobile broadband is a luxury at a time of recession.
Mobile broadband is often a cheaper option than fixed line broadband. That’s because you don’t have to pay for line rental.
With line rental at £11.25 per month and extra for broadband, the cost of even the cheapest fixed line connections is around £17. Conversely, Top 10 Broadband calculates that the average price for a mobile broadband product is just £15.
9) Dongles are dull.
Certainly, the very first dongles prioritised function over form. But more recently they’ve become much more stylish and are now very much the devices du jour.
If fashion is your thing, you’re sure to like designer Henry Holland jaunty polka-dot patterned O2 dongle. And if that doesn’t float your boat, why not try Orange’s shocking pink ee160 dongle? Alternatively, 3 sells dongle skins to let you add a dash of colour to your mobile broadband experience.
Newer dongles are also much more than just means of getting online and are at the cutting edge of putting the fun into functionality. T-Mobile’s USB Stick 530 doubles as a USB storage device. And as we speak, technology firms are working on a dongle that will work as a mobile phone.
10) Mobile broadband can only be used outside the home.
75% of mobile broadband users connect to the internet at home. While away from home T-Mobile and O2 customers can avail of Wi-Fi hotspots, allowing them to take advantage of free connection without eating into your mobile broadband usage allowance.
Thanks to T-Mobile’s brilliant Share Dock device mobile broadband users can even share their connection between up to three other users in the same building. Better still, the Share Dock is easy to install and is free when you sign up for an 18-month contract.
You can also share your connection if you’re a 3 customer. All you need is to do is plug your dongle into a Huawei wireless router and you and yours can be online in no time.
Source: Top 10 Mobile
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