Archive for May, 2008

Linux Power Tools - Great Tools to Make System Administration Easy

It is very important for system administrators to have the right tools to to work smart. Linux is a great desktop OS for developers as well as system administrators. Let us take a look at some of the utilities which makes this a great environment for system administrators and developers. Most of the content below [...]

Passwords and the Human Factor

Passwords have a strange dual nature. The stronger and safer the password the more likely it will be undermined by human weakness.
It is widely known that passwords are the most common means of access control. It is also common knowledge that passwords are the easiest way to compromise a system. Passwords have two [...]

Generate, Encrypt and Keep Your Passwords Safe

With technology comes convenience, and the technology of the Internet grows each day allowing busy people and consumers to do more in less time. Some of the most often used Internet sites include; on-line banking, internet shopping, on-line bill paying, research at our fingertips, e-mail, instant messaging, photo image storing and creation and so much [...]

Why Is Windows Vista So Slow?

Dealing with a slow Vista PC is not something most people want to do; especially considering the fact that Vista is the newest and most technologically advanced windows operating system to ever hit the market. However, that doesn’t change the fact that many people are forced to deal with a slow vista computer on a [...]

Important Concepts For Linux Beginners - Permissions And Groups

The easiest way to learn Linux permissions is from an example. The ls -l command generates a list of contents, such as files along with their permissions. Let’s take a look at the default values for a file called Filename. We are adding spaces to make the output more legible.

Flash Memory, Part I: MMC and SD

MMC and SD
Flash memory is available in so many formats that it can be difficult to know what will work with any particular device. Devices such as MP3 players, PDAs, mobile phones, digital cameras, and personal computers can take advantage of flash memory to bolster their storage capacity, but selecting the right format may be [...]

Got a Small Business? Choose the Right Domain Name

Choosing a domain name can be daunting. Research the subject (after all, you’re the type of marketer who researches, right?) and you’ll be hit with a landslide of opinions, most contradictory. There is, however, two points that everyone agrees on:
Pick your domain before you launch your business.

What is a Domain Name and Where to Register?

A domain name is an alias for an IP address. So, what is an IP address? An IP address is a numeric code that represents a binary number and signifies where an address to look for on a network such as the Internet for content. An example of an IP address would be 172.160.254.1 or [...]