Security on our PC’s

Who doesn’t have any security on their PC’s?

If you don’t you have to be mad or you just want as much spyware as possible, but what security do you use me on one hand now use open source/freeware software for security as its all free :D. But I don’t think I need any more stuff, I used to be overloaded with security software until I started exploring the world of viruses and spyware now I haven’t had a virus, malware or anything like that in a couple of years now, why? Because I know how it works.

All I run now is Avast! Home Edition, Zone Alarm (which I think is crap) and anything that accesses the internet is put in a sandbox I rarely let any program actually access the internet if I look in my program control settings their is a lot of red crosses.

Why do I run Avast! Home Edition?

Upgrading Your Computer

Before upgrading you need to know what uses you will be using the computer for.

If you want it for just office work you won’t need a high powered computer you could get a very basic computer for a very small price, you could use onboard audio, video and network connector’s this will take more RAM space but because you will not be using so much of it for your gaming its okay.

But if you are looking for a computer to handle high quality games you will be spending a lot more money for high powered hardware and more than likely you will need nearly all new stuff, such as the main part your motherboard as if you are running a older computer it is very likely that you will not be able to run a better CPU which you would need to run high quality games then if your motherboard doesn’t accept certain parts which you used on the old motherboard you would also need to get more components, for example if you used to use SDRAM you might only be able to use DDR.

DVD Burning Software.

As with many IT-related industries DVD burning software has increased dramatically in its use, affordability and usability within the last few years. Whether for backing up your essential information such as pictures to free up hard drive space, creating home movies or copies of your favourite films to watch on your stand alone player.

With so many functions it’s not surprising how popular it has become but it’s easy to get confused about where to start so I thought I would try and pass on some basic knowledge to get you started.

Software

My personal favourites are:

Nero: They aren’t the biggest name in the business for nothing, they offer an amazing all round program that gives all the DVD and CD capabilities you need, however, with all these features comes a bigger price tag and a lot of settings and lessons to be learnt; it can sometimes be hard to use. You can find more information at www.nero.com, but I suggest trying a site such as www.amazon.co.uk or your local high street for a more competitive price.

Free WiFi Why I’m Against It.

I have to say in some cases I would agree with the use of it and some I would agree now over the news in England we have seen Norwich go WiFi all over I feel sorry for their bandwidth, I think their speed is something like 256kb/s which Isn’t that bad considering how many people will be using it.

But why don’t I like it, basically I can’t stop thinking about war driving (hackers) how dangerous can this be if people are checking their bank account on this WiFi, I for one never check bank details online even if its on a wired stand alone computer it opens up so many possibilities, we already have enough trouble as it is with fraud now we will be getting even more with WiFi.

Zboard Ultimare Gaming Keyboard

The other day my new keyboard arrived its supposed to be a keyboard that allows multiple uses for example gaming and normal office work which is what my computer is used for so I got my keyboard with two keysets one for typing and the other for gaming as for the gaming layout it was awful their is I big gap between the key T, Y also G, H and B, N which really mucks up your typing as you cannot touch type unless you get used to two different keyboard layouts which is very annoying.So I went out and brought the World Of Warcraft keyset which has the normal layout with not gaps in it and also has what the buttons do on the game for example it has arrows on WASD and also has all the emotions as a short cut and loads of commands on the right where the numbers where. It is a massive help in the game especially when your a newbie getting used to all the shortcuts.