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July 25th, 2011 by
David
Over the past several years, the efficiency and storage capacity of computers and data centers has increased enormously. Most companies, from small businesses to multinational corporations, have taken advantage of advancements in technology to cut the costs of data storage. The importance of data storage with strong Internet security cannot be overstated, but new hardware allowed for greater reliability at a lower cost. The latest in the string of wasteful spending revelations, the Federal Government trended in the opposite direction during the same period.
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Posted on
July 25th, 2011 by
David
Recently, restricted data was the target of cyber crime. Hacker groups such as Anonymous and Lulz Security have hit government targets, breaking through Internet security, and releasing classified documents to the public. NATO, a military coalition heavily backed by the United States, was the most recent victim of cyber crime. Hacker group Anonymous claimed credit for violating the Internet security of a NATO database and reported swiping 1GB of data. The current discussion about American Internet security is timely, as politicians and government personnel seek greater cyber crime protection against attacks on important systems.
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Posted on
July 22nd, 2011 by
David
Hackers continue grabbing headlines with high profile attacks against the Internet security of governments and major corporations. Hacktivists (hacker activists) attempting to make statements attacked various targets this year, again showing the importance of good virus removal and protection in a digital world. Targets have ranged from PayPal and Visa to FBI associate Infragard, not always with obvious reasons. Recent hacker arrests in the United States and Europe are attempts to combat the problem. Google announced on Wednesday, July 20, they were the latest victim as hackers compromised their Internet security.
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Posted on
July 22nd, 2011 by
David
Many students dread dealing with textbooks, traditionally one of the major expenses of a college education. Long lines at the book store, and high prices quickly adding up when a class may require five or six titles have been unfortunate experiences for many. Luckily, digital textbooks are now a viable option. With the right computer support, acquiring digital textbooks for all your classes is much easier, and cheaper, than buying traditional books these days.
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Posted on
July 22nd, 2011 by
David
Zero-day virus attacks get the credit for a hacker group’s entry to websites for PBS and Sony, raising concern about computer security. The average user can remain safe against attacks easily using the anti-virus protection software that already exists.
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Posted on
July 21st, 2011 by
David
The world has come to a startling realization. A Cisco employee blogged that there are now more devices connected to the Internet than people on the planet to use them. Technology’s role in our lives continues to grow, necessitating knowledge on topics from computer support to Internet security. Humanity reached a strange milestone as our devices exceeded our population for the first time. Internet security and computer support are larger issues than ever in our machine driven world.
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Posted on
June 6th, 2011 by
David
The results are in for RESCUECOM’s first Computer Reliability Report of 2011, Lenovo claims the top spot!
SYRACUSE, N.Y., Jun. 6, 2011 — RESCUECOM’s Computer Reliability Report reveals the top five manufacturers with the best overall computer reliability.
“There have been some interesting changes over the last 3 months. We are in a time of rapid technical change and consumers more than ever need to have up-to-date unbiased guidance.” stated David Milman CEO of RESCUECOM.
The Computer Reliability Report gives an unbiased summary of the most reliable personal computer manufacturers. The top five brands with the best overall reliability in Q1 2011 are:
- IBM/Lenovo (254)
- Asus (242)
- Toshiba (164)
- Apple (149)
- HP/Compaq (122)
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Posted on
June 6th, 2011 by
David
People like to enjoy life and talk about it, but no one wants everyone knowing every detail. Social networks provide the chance for people to share lives with friends all over the world, and with people who are complete strangers. Online social network users do not have to give up privacy to the entire internet.
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Posted on
June 6th, 2011 by
David
Don’t Suffer from the Crash: Store Data Online
Crashing computers and multiple devices create difficulties in getting documents on demand. Entire papers can be lost, or the wanted photograph is on another device. Online data storage offers a solution to the issue. Customers can arrange for a digital file cabinet for data files and avoid lengthy processes to recover or carry wanted items.
More customers use storage websites as more people grow more mobile. The number of available websites to store information also increases with the demand. Some options include: Carbonite.com, Dropbox, and MobileMe. Remember for expert and personal computer support, RESCUECOM offers a Remote Backup solution to protect all files against human or system errors through the device’s Internet connection. RESCUECOM’s trained technicians install the Remote Backup and will help retrieve lost information24 hours a day.
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Posted on
June 6th, 2011 by
David
Personal technology goes far beyond just a home computer. So, Microsoft designed an operating system modified to perform on many different personal devices. Windows 8, due to release next year, adapts to each product that runs it.
Rescuecom has five things customers need to know about the upcoming operating system.
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