News on computers, internet safety, softwares, cell phones, digital cameras and more. http://www.contactomagazine.com/computers http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Thu, 15 Nov 2007 11:37:37 -0800 Thu, 15 Nov 2007 11:36:44 -0800 FeedForAll Mac v2.0 (2.0.0.7); http://www.FeedForAll.com/ Millions of blogs fight for readership online, over 75 million by some counts,, with thousands more being created every day. Making yours stand above the rest may seem like a daunting task, but here are ten suggestions for making your blog posts stand out from the crowd. http://www.contactomagazine.com/computers/greatblogposts1007.htm Thu, 15 Nov 2007 11:37:11 -0800 Internet connectivity across the country has been growing at a brisk pace and the FCC has taken steps to ensure that the Internet reaches the interiors of America. The different technologies used to provide Internet connections to customers include dial up, broadband, cable modem, and DSL. http://www.contactomagazine.com/computers/satelliteinternet1007.htm Thu, 15 Nov 2007 11:36:02 -0800 The U.S. Government National Information Assurance Glossary defines Information Security as: Protection of information systems against unauthorized access to or modification of information, whether in storage, processing or transit, and against the denial of service to authorized users or the provision of service to unauthorized users, including those measures necessary to detect, document, and counter such threats. http://www.contactomagazine.com/computers/internetattacks1007.htm Thu, 15 Nov 2007 11:34:58 -0800 In information security , computer virus is a manmade program or piece of code that is loaded onto your computer without your knowledge and runs against your wishes. From behavior computer virus in a way is a similar biological virus which pervasions by inserting itself into living cells. Cell by cell and all organisms or computer is ridden virus cells. http://www.contactomagazine.com/computers/computerviruses1007.htm Thu, 15 Nov 2007 11:33:11 -0800 I personally have not made the switch from XP to Vista. From what I have heard and read there is not much reason to do so. It is not that computer journalist are saying that Vista is terrible, it just that it does not live up to all the hype. Vista was in development for around 5 years which is a long wait for what some have nicknamed XP Service Pack 4. http://www.contactomagazine.com/computers/endofmicrosoft1007.htm Thu, 15 Nov 2007 11:31:38 -0800 Adobe Systems Incorporated announced the immediate availability of Adobe Premiere Elements 4, a major upgrade to the best-selling consumer video editing software. Available for Windows, Adobe Premiere Elements software offers easy and flexible ways to create home movies with amazing video and audio effects in just minutes, and then share them on DVDs, via mobile devices or upload them directly to YouTube and other social networking sites. http://www.contactomagazine.com/computers/homemovies0907.htm Thu, 15 Nov 2007 11:28:52 -0800 You dont need to be a genius to use a Mac. But you may want a Genius to help you move to a Mac. Bring your PC into any Apple Store and a certified Apple Genius, an in-store expert with a mastery of all things Mac will move everything to your new Mac for you. It couldnt be easier. http://www.contactomagazine.com/computers/movingtomac0907.htm Thu, 15 Nov 2007 11:27:48 -0800 Anti spyware software provides the best spyware detection capabilities. Even though programs, such as the Windows Task Manager indicate programs and processes running on your system at any given time, you are not likely to know which programs and processes are supposed to be running. More importantly, spyware may be embedded in other software such that the particular source of spyware is not indicated in the task list. You need spyware detection capability that will continuously monitor your system and seek out active and suspicious programs and processes. http://www.contactomagazine.com/computers/spywaredetection0907.htm Thu, 15 Nov 2007 11:25:04 -0800 Internet has almost become a lifeline for the new generation. Many businesses now depend entirely on the Internet. People residing in different parts of world are able to talk to each other via the medium of Internet. Video conferencing is a live example of it. Many marriages are also made with the help of the Internet. The list of benefits that Internet provides is limitless. http://www.contactomagazine.com/computers/highspeed0907.htm Thu, 15 Nov 2007 11:23:58 -0800 Nokia, the worlds largest mobile device manufacturer, and Microsoft Corp., a global leader in online communications and communities, have joined together to provide customers with a new suite of Windows Live services specifically designed for Nokia devices. http://www.contactomagazine.com/computers/microsoftnokia0808.htm Mon, 03 Sep 2007 01:34:42 -0700 Hackers and spammers may be using your computer right now. They invade secretly and hide software to get access to the information on your computer, including your email program. Once on your computer, they can spy on your Internet surfing, steal your personal information, and use your computer to send spam, potentially offensive or illegal, to other computers without your knowledge. http://www.contactomagazine.com/computers/hackersandspam0808.htm Mon, 03 Sep 2007 01:33:30 -0700 If you are marketing products and services on the Internet, you should know the Interactive Advertising Bureau's 28 reasons to use interactive advertising. http://www.contactomagazine.com/computers/advertisingreasons0808.htm Mon, 03 Sep 2007 01:31:01 -0700 The Federal Trade Commission will host a two day Town Hall to bring together consumer advocates, industry representatives, technology experts, and academics to address the consumer protection issues raised by the practice of tracking consumers activities online to target advertising or behavioral advertising. http://www.contactomagazine.com/computers/onlinebehavioralads0808.htm Mon, 03 Sep 2007 01:30:33 -0700 Laptops are the perfect educational tool for students. They can handle an innumerable amount of tasks and serve many different functions that allow students to consolidate all of their class assignments and home studies into one convenient location, which simplifies workflow and increases productivity. http://www.contactomagazine.com/computers/studentlaptops0907.htm Mon, 03 Sep 2007 01:35:23 -0700 Most veteran PC gamers know exactly what they want in a gaming laptop, and those who have the time and money have probably already built their dream computer themselves, but if you are a little newer to the field, a little more fond of the smaller notebook footprint, or a little less comfortable with a do-it-yourself computer, you need to be armed with these basic facts before purchasing your gaming laptop. http://www.contactomagazine.com/computers/gaminglaptops0907.htm Mon, 03 Sep 2007 01:35:09 -0700 The corporate life is hectic, so it is important to have a fast, reliable, lightweight notebook that can maximize your daily output by keeping your projects organized and your workflow streamlined. http://www.contactomagazine.com/computers/businesslaptops0907.htm Mon, 03 Sep 2007 01:15:13 -0700 A controversy over the Apple's iPhone battery replacement program has come to light at the end of July as a consumer protection agency and a non-profit organization for consumer and taxpayer rights have written letters to Apple requesting a review of its iPhone repair policies. http://www.contactomagazine.com/computers/iphonebattery0707.htm Fri, 03 Aug 2007 22:44:26 -0700 When you launch an ad campaign to only reach Hispanics online in the United States, you dont need to pay for adviews and adclicks from Internet users based in Canada, Mexico, France or Colombia. It would be a waste of money. http://www.contactomagazine.com/biznews/geotargeting0707.htm Fri, 03 Aug 2007 22:43:48 -0700 The FBI warned the public against three separate Internet scams that continue to flourish through spam e-mails. The warning comes after the FBIs Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) received a rising number of complaints from citizens over the past few weeks. http://www.contactomagazine.com/computers/emailscam0707.htm Fri, 03 Aug 2007 22:41:36 -0700 Videoblogging is the next generation of posting ideas and products over the internet. Everybody knows about textblogging. Now they use videos for a better way of expression. This form of communication may entail a lot of resources, but it is all worth it. If pictures say a thousand words, videoblogging exceeds that by far. http://www.contactomagazine.com/computers/videoblogging0607.htm Fri, 03 Aug 2007 22:41:57 -0700 After hearing about embedded computers, you may be asking what is all about. Computers in Iraq or at the CIA headquarters? A device that can be used for spying enemies? Or to monitor babysitters? http://www.contactomagazine.com/computers/embeddedcomputers0707.htm Fri, 03 Aug 2007 22:39:21 -0700 They are called bot herders. Hackers who install malicious software on computers through the Internet without the owners knowledge. Once the software is loaded, they can control the computer remotely. And once they have compromised enough computers, they have a robot network or botnet. http://www.contactomagazine.com/computers/computersinfected0607.htm Thu, 14 Jun 2007 12:48:21 -0700 If you have ever thought about visiting a cyber casino, here is something you should know: it is illegal to gamble online in the United States. http://www.contactomagazine.com/computers/onlinegambling0607.htm Thu, 14 Jun 2007 12:47:22 -0700 The software company AxBx is announcing the release of its new program: PC Security Test 2007. Primarily informational, PC Security Test is a freely available tool that is designed to educate users about computer security http://www.contactomagazine.com/computers/pcsecurity0607.htm Thu, 14 Jun 2007 12:41:27 -0700 Apple iPhone, will go on sale on June 29 in Apple and AT&T stores across America. AT&T, formerly Cingular, claims it has already received a million queries about the phone. http://www.contactomagazine.com/computers/appleiphone0607.htm Thu, 14 Jun 2007 12:40:26 -0700 Intel Corporation and Google joined with Dell, EDS, the Environmental Protection Agency, HP, IBM, Lenovo, Microsoft, Pacific Gas and Electric, World Wildlife Fund, and more than a dozen additional organizations today announcing their intent to form the Climate Savers Computing Initiative. http://www.contactomagazine.com/computers/energyefficientpc0607.htm Thu, 14 Jun 2007 12:38:40 -0700 Tessera Technologies, Inc. announced OptiML WLC, also known as OptiuL WLC, a new wafer-level camera technology designed to significantly advance the integration of miniaturized cameras in mobile phones, personal computers, security cameras, and other electronics. http://www.contactomagazine.com/computers/mobilephones0607.htm Thu, 14 Jun 2007 12:37:44 -0700 Apple announced groundbreaking new features of Mac OS X Server version 10.5 Leopard that make it even easier for users to set up and manage. http://www.contactomagazine.com/computers/leopardserver0607.htm Thu, 14 Jun 2007 12:36:23 -0700 Microsoft announced that Windows Live Hotmail, the successor to MSN Hotmail, is launching globally in 36 languages. The most significant upgrade for Hotmail since it pioneered the webmail industry in 1996, the new service has been built to be a vast improvement over the previous Hotmail offering, having incorporated input from more than 20 million beta testers. http://www.contactomagazine.com/computers/windowslivehotmail0507.htm Wed, 09 May 2007 01:58:22 -0700 There are situations in which sometimes we get in, that we feel rather helpless or without knowing exactly what to do or where to go for help. Having a personal cell phone (telefone celular) lost or stolen may be one of these situations. In cases like these the following tips may be of some at least to minimize the potential problems you may run into. http://www.contactomagazine.com/computers/cellphoneslost0507.htm Tue, 08 May 2007 11:50:21 -0700 For the past ten years there has been a tremendous growth in the usage of notebook or laptop computers. The impact is that the notebooks are slowly replacing the traditional desktop computers from home as well as from office. There are so many varieties, technologies and brands of notebooks available in the market that it has become very difficult for a regular user to identify the best fit for his or her needs. This article will help you in getting a few tips on how to select the right notebook and make the most out of your investment. http://www.contactomagazine.com/computers/notebooks0507.htm Tue, 08 May 2007 11:49:26 -0700 When the U.S. went to court against Enron, prosecutors arrived with a virtual mountain of evidence gleaned from data, more than 31 terabytes of data, gathered and analyzed during the FBIs five year investigation. To put that into perspective, a terabyte is equivalent to about 250 million pages of text, which would stack 10 miles high if printed on both sides of the page. http://www.contactomagazine.com/computers/cybercrimes0507.htm Tue, 08 May 2007 11:54:15 -0700 If you have a mail box, and most people do, you have undoubtedly received an advertisement for free satellite TV. This is not a misleading statement, in most cases. Most satellite TV providers offer free satellite TV, however, you should read the fine print. As you may have heard before, "Nothing in life is free," and that still holds true but you can get free satellite TV, at least at first. http://www.contactomagazine.com/computers/freesatellitetv0507.htm Tue, 08 May 2007 11:47:13 -0700 Professional photographs in a website give the website a professional look. Many webmasters do not realize that photographs are copy written and in many cases illegal to use a photograph or image that you find on the web without properly licensing it. http://www.contactomagazine.com/computers/stockphotos0507.htm Tue, 08 May 2007 11:46:07 -0700 Search Engine Optimization is the technique of ranking a web page or site high in the free search engines listings. The Search Engine Optimization effort involves optimizing the various tags in the html such as the title tag, headers, alt tags, anchor text, keywords and more. http://www.contactomagazine.com/computers/seotechnique0507.htm Tue, 08 May 2007 11:44:58 -0700 The current Internet threat environment is characterized by an increase in data theft, data leakage, and the creation of targeted, malicious code for the purpose of stealing confidential information that can be used for financial gain, according to the latest Internet Security Threat Report released by Symantec Corp. http://www.contactomagazine.com/computers/datatheft0307.htm Tue, 20 Mar 2007 02:18:38 -0700 Physicists at the University of Bath will be looking at developing attosecond technology, the ability to send out light in a continuous series of pulses that last only an attosecond, one billion-billionth of a second. What does it mean? Photonic computers may run using light rather than electronics. http://www.contactomagazine.com/computers/computersonlight0307.htm Tue, 20 Mar 2007 02:18:10 -0700 Worldwide revenues for the pornography industry in 2006 were at least $97 billion, with revenues in the United States fourth highest among all countries at $13.3 billion, according to a TopTenReviews report. http://www.contactomagazine.com/computers/pornrevenues0307.htm Mon, 19 Mar 2007 02:23:42 -0700 Read news articles on how to avoid spam, scams and spywares, the PC vs Mac war, how to protect your child from Internet predators, and more about computers, online experience, cell phones, digital cameras, printers and scanners. http://www.contactomagazine.com/computers Tue, 20 Mar 2007 02:18:51 -0700 Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates emphasized the need for comprehensive federal privacy legislation that will provide meaningful protection for individuals online, and set clear guidelines for businesses. http://www.contactomagazine.com/computers/securityprivacy0307.htm Sat, 17 Mar 2007 11:17:51 -0700 I remember my very fist computer. I was twelve years old. The computer was a Wang 386 PC. I was amazed at the fact that you could put a cd in it and view pictures and information. Back then you put the CD-ROMs in a square holder, and inserted that into the computer. http://www.contactomagazine.com/computers/macvspc0207.htm Fri, 16 Mar 2007 23:42:22 -0700 You get different kinds of service everyday. You get service from waitresses. You are served by the ticketgirl from the subway. You get service from the taxi driver who drives you from home all the way to work. It is not impossible for you to get service from a computer software. http://www.contactomagazine.com/computers/spamblocking0207.htm Fri, 16 Mar 2007 23:41:17 -0700 Anyone who uses a computer is susceptible to spyware infection. In fact, nine out of 10 Internet-connected PCs are infected with spyware. http://www.contactomagazine.com/computers/spywarefree0207.htm Fri, 16 Mar 2007 23:40:35 -0700 The internet has revolutionized our lifestyle. It provides fun and educational information and the World Wide Web helps us stay close with friends and family members wherever they live. But there are some serious dangers involved, especially for children that become victims of predators who use the network to lure them into their web of hurt and deceit. http://www.contactomagazine.com/computers/internetsafety0107.htm Fri, 16 Mar 2007 23:39:06 -0700 Computers have become a huge part of most people's lives. E-mail has become an easier and faster way of communication, and the Internet is a great way to get needed information. http://www.contactomagazine.com/computers/notebooks0107.htm Fri, 16 Mar 2007 23:44:12 -0700 So you want to buy a laptop but don't know where to start. You're not alone. Buying a new laptop can present many challenges, especially if you're unfamiliar with laptops or notebook computers. http://www.contactomagazine.com/computers/laptoptips1106.htm Fri, 16 Mar 2007 23:30:48 -0700 If you are in the market for a computer, there are a number of factors to consider. Will it be used for your home, your office or perhaps even your home office combo? http://www.contactomagazine.com/computers/desktopcomputers1106.htm Fri, 16 Mar 2007 23:30:14 -0700 More than one user has complained about finding unwanted material on their computer. If you are the only person who uses your computer and you know that you havent visited pornographic content websites, it can be very disheartening to find pornography on your computer. http://www.contactomagazine.com/computers/inmycomputer1106.htm Fri, 16 Mar 2007 23:44:37 -0700 Follow these 10 common sense suggestions to avoid email trouble. http://www.contactomagazine.com/computers/spamproblems0207.htm Fri, 16 Mar 2007 23:45:36 -0700 RarePlay, a next generation technology company, recently released findings linking age demographics with web board and blog usage. http://www.contactomagazine.com/computers/agebloggers1106.htm Fri, 16 Mar 2007 23:45:11 -0700