5 possible anti-virus applications
-Norton anti-virus 2010
-McAfee anti-virus
-Avast! home free edition anti-virus
-AVG home free edition anti-virus
-Bit Defender free edition anti-virus
Norton 2010 costs $39.99 for a year subscription. This will stop and remove malware but does not protect home network or prevent hackers from accessing your computer.
McAfee 2010 costs $44.99 and provides everything Norton does plus backs up your data and manages your home network
Avast! free edition is of course free prevents and removes malware and also has a silent firewall to prevent hackers access to your computer. It also will scan your emails for viruses. It does not offer some of the addition convenience features that McAfee offers. (i.e. manages home network and back up data)
AVG free edition only includes anti virus and an email scanner. And is also a free download
Bit Defender is free to download and provides virus scans as well as scheduled scans.
All of these anti virus applications will run on Windows XP, Vista, and Windows 7
I have selected McAfee anti-virus because it offers the best security as well as data back up and easy home network managing. Norton 2010 did not provide the extras that I would desire. If I were to go with a free download I would pick Avast! because it offers the most security with its silent firewall. AVG and Bit Defender do not have a free firewall and could make my computer succeptable to hacker attacks.
Thursday, February 25, 2010
Monday, February 22, 2010
Windows OS that best meets my personal computing needs
Three different kinds of Windows OS that I can use on my computer are
-Windows Me
-XP Home Edition
-XP Professional
I have chosen Windows XP Home Edition for a few reasons. First XP home has everything I need and not extras that I will not use. I mainly use my computer for school and entertainment. XP Home comes with everything I require to finish my assignments and listen/view all my media. I do not need to be a server in a remote desktop connection. I have no need for dynamic disk support. And I do not need certain networking features such as an SAP agent.
One open source operating system that I could instal on a new PC is Linux. This operating system is free to download as well as be purchased with more support. When using Linux OS you can choose the look of windows or mac for easy use.
With my current computer I could not use a operating system more recent than XP. To efficiently run Vista or Windows 7 OS there is a minimum RAM required and my computer is at that minimum. Even with the Vista Home Basic I would be at the max of my RAM and would more than likely experience sluggish performance.
-Windows Me
-XP Home Edition
-XP Professional
I have chosen Windows XP Home Edition for a few reasons. First XP home has everything I need and not extras that I will not use. I mainly use my computer for school and entertainment. XP Home comes with everything I require to finish my assignments and listen/view all my media. I do not need to be a server in a remote desktop connection. I have no need for dynamic disk support. And I do not need certain networking features such as an SAP agent.
One open source operating system that I could instal on a new PC is Linux. This operating system is free to download as well as be purchased with more support. When using Linux OS you can choose the look of windows or mac for easy use.
With my current computer I could not use a operating system more recent than XP. To efficiently run Vista or Windows 7 OS there is a minimum RAM required and my computer is at that minimum. Even with the Vista Home Basic I would be at the max of my RAM and would more than likely experience sluggish performance.
Sunday, February 21, 2010
"The Good, The Bad & The Ugly"
Good Source
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/everest/earth/birth.html
-The URL tells me that this was posted by a reputable organiation
-The author is Roger Bilham and was last revised in 2000, which for this particular subject is more than current enough
-The site is well known and not a copied site. It can not be edited externally.
-According to Alexa.com the site recieved 4 out of 5 stars, only criticism is that they did not use flash player on their site.
-The purpose of this site is to provide the basics of how the Himalayan Mountains were formed. There are other sites that go into greater detail but this is a good source for the fundamentals.
Bad Source
http://www.uttaranchal.ws/him.htm
-The URL tells me that this is a file extention
-The author is not noted only a copyright to Microsoft
-The site does not seem to be from an educational institute and could be falsified.
-There are no reviews on this site at Alexa.com which tells me not many people even attempt to use this as a source.
-The purpose of this site is to describe the formation of the Himalayan Mountains, there are definately better sources out there.
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/everest/earth/birth.html
-The URL tells me that this was posted by a reputable organiation
-The author is Roger Bilham and was last revised in 2000, which for this particular subject is more than current enough
-The site is well known and not a copied site. It can not be edited externally.
-According to Alexa.com the site recieved 4 out of 5 stars, only criticism is that they did not use flash player on their site.
-The purpose of this site is to provide the basics of how the Himalayan Mountains were formed. There are other sites that go into greater detail but this is a good source for the fundamentals.
Bad Source
http://www.uttaranchal.ws/him.htm
-The URL tells me that this is a file extention
-The author is not noted only a copyright to Microsoft
-The site does not seem to be from an educational institute and could be falsified.
-There are no reviews on this site at Alexa.com which tells me not many people even attempt to use this as a source.
-The purpose of this site is to describe the formation of the Himalayan Mountains, there are definately better sources out there.
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
All the news thats fit to "print"...
- How many internet users are there in the world?
- Who is allowed to publish information via the internet?
According to my search results there are 1,733,993,741 internet users worldwide. The following is a link to the sire where I found the information.
http://www.internetworldstats.com/stats.htm
Anybody with access to a computer and internet can publish information via the internet.
http://131.193.153.231/www/issues/issue2/content/
http://salimismail.com/?p=12
There are an outstanding number of internet users worldwide. We should all be cautious when searching for information in the internet and confirm that the source of our information is a reliable source.
- Who is allowed to publish information via the internet?
According to my search results there are 1,733,993,741 internet users worldwide. The following is a link to the sire where I found the information.
http://www.internetworldstats.com/stats.htm
Anybody with access to a computer and internet can publish information via the internet.
http://131.193.153.231/www/issues/issue2/content/
http://salimismail.com/?p=12
There are an outstanding number of internet users worldwide. We should all be cautious when searching for information in the internet and confirm that the source of our information is a reliable source.
Wikipedia Fact or Fiction? Part I
- Is Wikipedia a reliable and credible source of information?
- How should Wikipedia be used within an academic setting? (Should or should you not use Wikipedia for research in your classes?)
I believe Wikipedia to be a surprisingly acurate source of information. The main concern with wikipedia is that the information can be altered by anyone. Even though this is true, any alteration is reviewed and deleted if inaccurate.
Wikipedia should be considered a reliable source for research within the college community. There should be no reason not to utalize such a great source of information.
Wikipedia: Fact or Fiction? (part 2)
After reviewing the information provided I still agree with my original post. It seems the main complaints on Wikipedia are the time taken to remove false information, and that they do not always give the most information. The time taken to remove false information is recorded as 5 minutes or less in most cases. I still believe that wikipedia is a great source of information even if it is not as complete as its comercial competiters. From what I read I believe that Wikipedia is as reliable a source as any other.
- How should Wikipedia be used within an academic setting? (Should or should you not use Wikipedia for research in your classes?)
I believe Wikipedia to be a surprisingly acurate source of information. The main concern with wikipedia is that the information can be altered by anyone. Even though this is true, any alteration is reviewed and deleted if inaccurate.
Wikipedia should be considered a reliable source for research within the college community. There should be no reason not to utalize such a great source of information.
Wikipedia: Fact or Fiction? (part 2)
After reviewing the information provided I still agree with my original post. It seems the main complaints on Wikipedia are the time taken to remove false information, and that they do not always give the most information. The time taken to remove false information is recorded as 5 minutes or less in most cases. I still believe that wikipedia is a great source of information even if it is not as complete as its comercial competiters. From what I read I believe that Wikipedia is as reliable a source as any other.
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Guitar Solo Search Exercise
I performed a search for guitar solos and then narrowed it by artist and genre. With my final search I used the artist but stipulated that I only want his blues music and not his music with his former band Thin Lizzy. I was amazed with the way the advanced search options narrowed my search. I have pasted the link for my search results while using Google.
First Search - Simple Search
Guitar Solo
16,200,000 results in .16 seconds
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&lr=&tbo=1&q=guitar+solo&aq=f&aqi=g10&oq=
Second Search - Use Additional Keywords
Guitar Solo Gary Moore
117,000 results in .33 seconds
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&lr=&tbo=1&q=guitar+solo+Gary+Moore&aq=f&aqi=&oq=
Third Search - Use Phrases
"Gary Moore Guitar solo"
174,000 results in .21 seconds
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&lr=&tbo=1&q=%22Gary+Moore+Guitar+Solo%22&aq=f&aqi=&oq=
Fourth Search - Add Blues Alive Subtract Thin Lizzy
Blues, Blues Alive,"Gary Moore Guitar Solo"-Thin-Lizzy
92 results in .38 seconds
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&tbo=1&as_q=Blues%2C+Blues+Alive%2C+&as_epq=Gary+Moore+guitar+solo&as_oq=&as_eq=Thin+Lizzy&num=10&lr=&as_filetype=&ft=i&as_sitesearch=&as_qdr=all&as_rights=&as_occt=any&cr=&as_nlo=&as_nhi=&safe=images
First Search - Simple Search
Guitar Solo
16,200,000 results in .16 seconds
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&lr=&tbo=1&q=guitar+solo&aq=f&aqi=g10&oq=
Second Search - Use Additional Keywords
Guitar Solo Gary Moore
117,000 results in .33 seconds
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&lr=&tbo=1&q=guitar+solo+Gary+Moore&aq=f&aqi=&oq=
Third Search - Use Phrases
"Gary Moore Guitar solo"
174,000 results in .21 seconds
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&lr=&tbo=1&q=%22Gary+Moore+Guitar+Solo%22&aq=f&aqi=&oq=
Fourth Search - Add Blues Alive Subtract Thin Lizzy
Blues, Blues Alive,"Gary Moore Guitar Solo"-Thin-Lizzy
92 results in .38 seconds
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&tbo=1&as_q=Blues%2C+Blues+Alive%2C+&as_epq=Gary+Moore+guitar+solo&as_oq=&as_eq=Thin+Lizzy&num=10&lr=&as_filetype=&ft=i&as_sitesearch=&as_qdr=all&as_rights=&as_occt=any&cr=&as_nlo=&as_nhi=&safe=images
Personal Computer Use
I use the computer for work, school, as well as personal use. At work I use Micrsoft Outlook to send and recieve emails. I also use SAP system at work to enter and retrieve information on various jobs. I take online classes so I have to log into class throughout the week and complete assignments for school. For personal use I use my computer to look up weather, news, scores for various sport, and much more. I do use the computer to keep in touch with people I know via sites like Myspace and Facebook. At home I have a high speed DSL internet connection that I have a wireless router on so that I can do my work anywhere in the house on my laptop. I would like to know how to keep my computer running at optimal performance.
Usually when I get on my computer I check my email then look at the news and weather followed by Myspace and Facebook. I do not believe I am capable of maintaining my own software and hardware. I did install an anti virus and have ran spybot and adaware on my computer before so I can take care of virus prevention but am incapable of fixing my computer once a virus is in it. I do know how to upgrade my hard drive and add more RAM to my computer, however I have not done this since 2002 on my last computer. I am not the only one that uses my computer, my wife will use my laptop when it is convenient for her. My wife is much better than me on the computer. She uses many of the microsoft office programs at work and I mainly use SAP when at work. My daughter is 5 and she only plays some educational games on the computer but she uses the pc and not my laptop. I use the computer quite a bit throughout the day but am learning that I was not aware of its full capability.
Usually when I get on my computer I check my email then look at the news and weather followed by Myspace and Facebook. I do not believe I am capable of maintaining my own software and hardware. I did install an anti virus and have ran spybot and adaware on my computer before so I can take care of virus prevention but am incapable of fixing my computer once a virus is in it. I do know how to upgrade my hard drive and add more RAM to my computer, however I have not done this since 2002 on my last computer. I am not the only one that uses my computer, my wife will use my laptop when it is convenient for her. My wife is much better than me on the computer. She uses many of the microsoft office programs at work and I mainly use SAP when at work. My daughter is 5 and she only plays some educational games on the computer but she uses the pc and not my laptop. I use the computer quite a bit throughout the day but am learning that I was not aware of its full capability.
Friday, February 5, 2010
VIRUS PROTECTION. Are you absolutely certain your personal computer at home has virus protection software running?
Yes
VIRUS PROTECTION. If so, what virus protection software do you use?
Avast
PASSWORD STRENGTH. Go to http://tinyurl.com/cf1401passwordcheck, enter your password to see how strong it is. How strong is your password?
Strong
FIREWALL. Does your computer have a firewall active?
Not Sure
FIREWALL. If your machine is running a firewall, which software is it?
Microsoft Firewall
Norton
McAfee Security
Other:
AD/MAL WARE. Are you absolutely certain your personal computer at home has ad/malware protection software running?
No
AD/MAL WARE. If yes to the first question, what software are you using? (check all that apply)
AdAware
Spybot
It's there, but I'm not certain which.
Other:
SPAM. Do you forward to friends and families strange photos, stories, pleas for help or security warnings?
Never
SPAM. How often do you check to see if teh messages you forward are true or valid?
I don't know how or Never.
Rarely
Doesn't apply; I don't forward them.
PHISHING. Do you know what phishing is?
I've heard the term but am not sure what it is
IMAGE. Do you monitor your online image?
No, not sure what you mean.
IMAGE. Do you keep your social network profiles private?
No, I've never worried about it.
IMAGE. Do you do regular internet vanity searches?
No, not sure what you mean.
BACKUPS. Do you have a backup of your data?
Yes
BACKUPS. If you do have a backup of your data, where do you keep it?
In or on the desk where the computer sits.
TRACKING. Are you familiar with software-based tracking solutions to help protect against computer theft?
No, haven't a clue.
COPYRIGHT. Have you ever knowingly downloaded copies of music which you had not previously purchased?
Yes
COPYRIGHT. Have you ever traded copies of digital music with someone you know?
Yes
COPYRIGHT. Have you ever downloaded copies of commercial software which you had not purchased?
No
COPYRIGHT. Have you ever used a friends or colleagues copy to install software on your computer?
Yes
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Yes
VIRUS PROTECTION. If so, what virus protection software do you use?
Avast
PASSWORD STRENGTH. Go to http://tinyurl.com/cf1401passwordcheck, enter your password to see how strong it is. How strong is your password?
Strong
FIREWALL. Does your computer have a firewall active?
Not Sure
FIREWALL. If your machine is running a firewall, which software is it?
Microsoft Firewall
Norton
McAfee Security
Other:
AD/MAL WARE. Are you absolutely certain your personal computer at home has ad/malware protection software running?
No
AD/MAL WARE. If yes to the first question, what software are you using? (check all that apply)
AdAware
Spybot
It's there, but I'm not certain which.
Other:
SPAM. Do you forward to friends and families strange photos, stories, pleas for help or security warnings?
Never
SPAM. How often do you check to see if teh messages you forward are true or valid?
I don't know how or Never.
Rarely
Doesn't apply; I don't forward them.
PHISHING. Do you know what phishing is?
I've heard the term but am not sure what it is
IMAGE. Do you monitor your online image?
No, not sure what you mean.
IMAGE. Do you keep your social network profiles private?
No, I've never worried about it.
IMAGE. Do you do regular internet vanity searches?
No, not sure what you mean.
BACKUPS. Do you have a backup of your data?
Yes
BACKUPS. If you do have a backup of your data, where do you keep it?
In or on the desk where the computer sits.
TRACKING. Are you familiar with software-based tracking solutions to help protect against computer theft?
No, haven't a clue.
COPYRIGHT. Have you ever knowingly downloaded copies of music which you had not previously purchased?
Yes
COPYRIGHT. Have you ever traded copies of digital music with someone you know?
Yes
COPYRIGHT. Have you ever downloaded copies of commercial software which you had not purchased?
No
COPYRIGHT. Have you ever used a friends or colleagues copy to install software on your computer?
Yes
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