Tech Tip: Understanding Computer Viruses

Know thy enemy is the first tenet of warfare. That being said it is important to understand what a computer virus is. This devious little computer programs attach themselves to legitimate program-hosts and then engage in rampant self-replication. Often, it’s...

Tech Tip: Selecting Domain Names

Deciding to go online is definitely an important step; but it’s only one of many. Once you’ve made the initial decision to go “virtual,” the next and possibly more important step is choosing a name for your website. This is typically referred to as...

Tech Tip: Scanning Different Media

Much like a copier the process and applications of a scanner are relatively simplistic. The same little scanning bar blinds you if you look into it, but instead of feeding paper (though a rare few do) it transmits the scanned object into your computer and allows you...

Tech Tips: Macintosh vs. the PC

Although both are computers, comparing a Mac and PC is like comparing apples and oranges. They perform similar functions, but they look and operate quite differently. Furthermore, comparisons between the two are highly subjective. Whether to use a Mac or PC is usually...

Tech Tip: File Transfer Times

Although most Internet users have become accustomed to fast connection speeds, it’s important to remember that all modems are not created equal. In addition, download times are affected by many variables, the most critical of which is the connection speed of both...