The most lethal types of attacks in the cyber world are something known as distributed denial of service or DDoS attacks. These attacks can take place at any time, from anywhere and on any network. And this is probably one of the biggest reasons why an organization should think about “how to prevent DDoS” rather […]
Archives for March 2013
Frustrations With The Android Phone
There was a time in the not so distant past when Android operating systems cornered three quarters of the market in smart phones. This was particularly inviting to developers and consumers because the Android platform had only been around for a couple years. The technology was new and unique so people would accept the fact […]
Windows 8 Keyboard Shortcuts
The new Windows 8 operating system has the usual keyboard shortcuts, just like all the previous versions of Windows did but with extras. The difference is, Windows 8 has such a new interface, that it might be easier to use keyboard shortcuts. For example to shut down Windows 8 there are 4 steps, using a keyboard shortcut there are […]
Taking The Cyber-Bully By The Horns
I grew up in a passive lifestyle where if somebody was threatening me, I’d walk away and look like the bigger man (mostly because I’m a horrible fighter). Thankfully, that trait has carried on with me onto the Internet world and I’ve always resisted the need to feed a troll or respond to harsh comments. […]
Tips To Obtain A WIFI Password
This article is not about a WIFI password crack or hacking someone’s internet, it is about getting free WIFI passwords. People can save hundreds or even thousands of dollars in Internet bills by finding an unsecured wireless network for their online computing needs. Unfortunately, unsecured networks may have time or data restrictions and they leave your information […]
How To Use Twitter – A Guide For Your Mum
Yes. The worst has happened. My mother has signed up for Twitter and now, now she’s following me. It’s a problem unique to our generation, the equivalent of the mums of previous generations being able to listen in to all their conversations in the pub or at work (yes, mum NO DON’T LOOK AT THAT […]
Writing And Publishing Your Own e-Book
There are dozens of Hollywood movies about writers waiting on pins and needles as they send multiple drafts to a publisher in the hopes of getting their book to print. Other flicks have writers being kidnapped by Kathy Bates and their ankles being smashed. I can’t help you with the latter but in this day […]