5 Easy Tips To Keep Your Computer Running Smooth And Safe
There are various ways to streamline computer performance and functionality. I will show you five very helpful methods that I have learned in the field to help keep your computer running great. Some are free but there are some which will require a small investment which is well worth the cost. I have provided some links at the bottom of this article to help you decide what tools to invest in. This article is for Windows 2000/XP users only.
1. Cleanup your startup menu- This is perhaps the fastest way to improve overall performance and startup speed. To do this, go to the run command line in the start menu and type in msconfig. Please ONLY use the startup tab at the top!! Go through the list of startup programs and disable messengers, updaters, and applications that are not used at all times ie. (quick time task, winzip, Ituneshelper). The rule of thumb here is disable what you know you don’t need and don’t touch anything you do not understand or recognize, they are most likely drivers and system files.
2. Run a disk defragment- If you notice that your applications are taking a long time to load or are not running as smooth as your used to run a disk defragment. This will basically organize your hard drive to run more efficiently. To run, go to your start menu, program files, accessories, system tools, Disk Defragmenter. Click the analyze button to see if you need to defragment and if … Read more
Overcoming Sewing Motor Weakness Disorder
Most of us, live our lives with certain expectations.
We expect the light to turn on when we turn the switch. We expect our cars to go when we press down on the accelerator.
So, when we press down on the foot control of our sewing machines we expect the sewing machine to work.
At times, we get to thinking of your sewing machine like a friend or in a sense like a real person. We talk to it. We touch it. We listen to it. Sometimes, it may appear that our friend is stricken with an infection or disease. This is especially true when we press down on the power and very little happens.
When you press down on your foot control, does your sewing machine hesitate? Does it groan a little? Does it turn ever so slowly or maybe not at all?
If so, then your sewing machine may have the dreaded Sewing Machine Motor Fatigue Syndrome..
You can determine if this is your problem fairly quickly with a few basic tests.
You set up your sewing machine and are ready to sew, but when you press down on the foot pedal the machine barely moves at all. It is as though the machine is tired from a long hard summer. No matter how hard you press down on that foot control; no matter how much power you put in; the sewing machine just drags along.
The two most common sources of such a problem are the potential … Read more
How Cost Effective Application Modernization Services Can Set Your Business Free
Application modernization services enable a business to adapt to the changing technological environs and thus keep the wheel of business rolling. In other words, application modernization service is about an upgrade from a legacy system to a newer platform. In the past business enterprises have considered technology management to be a distinct function associated with technocrats with hardly any backward and forward linkages to business. Technology largely played the part of production process automation to varying degrees, primarily in the manufacturing sector. Manufacturing automation was all about investment in fixed capital in plant, equipment, tools and machinery. Very often this mechanization was integrated with an assembly line production system, a brainchild of Ford Motor Corporation. This allowed business enterprises to maintain the flow in production, proactively execute inventory planning and reap the benefits of economies of scale. Problems were though observed every time those defects were spotted in the products. But the heavy dose of usage of legacy systems meant that the damage had already been done leaving no scope for any kind of plumbing opportunities. Moreover legacy systems of manufactures posed another problem, that of system upgradation when required. Legacy systems meant that there were no opportunities to tweak the production system with junkyard innovation when the necessity arose. Very often business enterprises had to continue with the age old ragged systems and thus bear losses or revamp the entire system by bringing the production process to a grinding halt. Both these options led to wastage of resources, high … Read more
Why Is Bitcoin Cloud Mining the Way Forward?
Cloud mining allows you to access data centre processing capacity and obtain cryptocoins without the need to purchase the right hardware, software, spend money on electricity, maintenance, and so on. The essence of cloud mining is that it allows users to buy the processing power of remote data centres.
The whole cryptocoin production process is carried out in the cloud, which makes cloud mining very useful for those who do not understand all the technical aspects of the process and do not want to run their own software or hardware. If electricity is costly where you live – for example in Germany – then, outsource the mining process in a country where electricity is cheaper, such as the US.
Types of Bitcoin cloud mining:
There are currently three ways to conduct mining in the cloud:
1. Leased mining. Lease of a mining machine hosted by the supplier.
2. Virtually Hosted Mining. Creating a virtual private server and installing your mining software.
3. Renting hash power. Renting a certain amount of hash power, without having a dedicated physical or virtual equipment. (This is by far the most popular method of cloud mining).
What are the advantages of Bitcoin cloud mining?
– Not dealing with the excess heat generated by the machines.
– Avoiding the constant buzz of the fans.
– Not having to pay electricity.
– Not selling your mining equipment when it is no longer profitable.
– No ventilation issues with the equipment, which is usually heated a lot.
– … Read more
6 Must-Have Android Apps
There are billions of stars in the sky. But your pinky finger has more atoms than all the stars that you can see at a night sky. In the same way, Google Play store has tons of apps. If you have just started using this sea of apps, we suggest that you check out the 6 must-have apps that we have described below.
Comics
Do you want to enjoy reading comics on your phone? If so, you should head to the Google Playstore and check out Comics. This app is the property of Comixology and offers tons of titles to choose from. It also offers you to buy books. If you can afford, you can buy tons of stuff at Comics.
Evernote
If you need an app on your phone that can store your important information quickly and easily, Evernote is for you. As a matter of fact, Evernote is a voice recorder, note taker and to-do manager. At first, it may feel overwhelming, but you can find smart ways in order to use it. Personally, I like the Optical Character Recognition feature, which allows you to search text in pictures.
Feedly
If you are an avid reader, you may want to check out Google Reader. But you have something better at your disposal. You should give a go to Feedly, which is an immensely versatile platform. Actually, the app allows you to do reading in an easy way. So, if you have been looking for something stylish, you can … Read more
Beware The Many Forms of Ransomware
Ransomware has proven to be a major problem for companies both large and small. It can attack your data in a multitude of ways and bring your business operation to a complete halt.
In many instances it can cost hundreds of thousands or millions of dollars to regain access and use of the pirated information.
According to the Chainanalysis 2021 Crypto Crime Report, the total amount paid by ransomware victims increased by 311% in 2020 to reach nearly $350 million worth of cryptocurrency, (the most popular form of payment) and the problem will continue to grow.
Overall the best defense against a ransomware attack is a good offense. Understanding the various forms of ransomware can help a company prepare for an intrusion. Here are some tips to help deal with any type of cybercriminal.
First, for those unfamiliar with ransomware, it is a virus that silently encrypts the user’s data on their computer. It can infiltrate your system and deny access to key information, impeding or shutting down all business activity.
Once the intruder has stolen and encrypted the data, a message can appear demanding an amount of money be paid to regain access to the information. The victim has only a set amount of time to pay the cybercriminal. If the deadline passes the ransom can increase.
Some types of ransomware have the ability to search for other computers on the same network to infect. Others infect their hosts with more malware, which could lead to stealing login credentials. … Read more