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A Look At Predicted Computer Disasters That Never Happened

Mark — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 17:48:20 +0000

Remember Y2K? We were all supposed to have been forced back to a lifestyle similar to cavemen because computer couldn’t accurately read their own calendar feature when it flipped over to the year 2000. Well, that never happened and here is a look at others that have also never happened. It is pretty amusing to look at the hysteria that surrounds some non-events.

The Health Risks That Some Gadgets Pose

Mark — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 15:53:09 +0000

Here is a great look at some of the health risks (to either you or your computer) posed by gadgets and peripherals that hook up to your computer. From computer viruses pre-installed in digital photo frames to the dust in printer and copier toner cartridges, it is important to think about the potential dangers around us at any time. Many of these things can be avoided or minimized by either being properly informed or taking the proper steps before using them. Stay safe, for both you and your computer’s sake.

Government Releases “7 Practices For Safer Computing”

Mark — Sun, 30 Mar 2008 17:11:15 +0000

Courtesy of OnGuardOnline.gov, here are the 7 Practices For Safer Computing:

1. Protect your personal information. It’s valuable.
2. Know who you’re dealing with.
3. Use anti-virus and anti-spyware software, as well as a firewall, and update them all regularly.
4. Be sure to set up your operating system and Web browser software properly, and update them regularly.
5. Protect your passwords.
6. Back up important files.
7. Learn who to contact if something goes wrong online

Accessing the story itself, they go into detail about how and why each of these steps is necessary. A very good article to share with friends, families, and co-workers.

What About Insurance Against Computer Viruses?

Mark — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 23:53:42 +0000

Here is a little talked about subject that has some real life ramifications. If you had a physical business with a downtown storefront, you would have insurance to protect it against many things that would cause you to shut your doors for days or weeks. Fire insurance, theft insurance, flood insurance, etc. What about online businesses? The main threats that can shut down an online business indefinitely are hackers and computer viruses. Is there insurance to protect against the loss of business should you fall victim to one of these perpetrators? This article discusses the new thinking for business insurance.

Computer Based Training

Mark — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 22:02:45 +0000

In the past, if an employer wanted to update his staff’s training in certain areas he would have to send them all off to take week long (or longer) computer courses. This caused a number of problems. Number one, the staff is being trained in a setting that is different than their home office where they will be expected to implement this training. Number two, while the staff is gone being trained who has to do their jobs back home? Number three, there is also the expense of travel and lodging for the staff while they are away.

With the advent of computer based training, that is all a thing of the past. Employees can now use software at their or their employer’s convenience to train in their own setting while still performing at least some or most of the functions of their regular job. No more out of town expenses, as now the employee is getting their computer training done right at their own desk. No more trying to find full time fill-ins or temp workers, as now the employee can still do most of their own job and still learn the leadership training at their own desk.

Computer based training is definitely the way to go for most businesses. It eliminates the expenses of temp staffing and travel/lodging, while still allowing a business to function.