Online security is an important topic when it comes to working, playing, and shopping online. Most people do not realize just how easily a hacker can obtain your personal information, either from activities online or from the files saved on any computer’s hard drive. In fact, only about 14% of identity theft from computers takes place online. The rest of it happens when someone gets access to the hard drive.

So how can you protect your computer whenever you are online or offline? Your first line of defense should be a firewall. Firewall downloads offer your computer a certain amount of protection from incoming files, viruses, and other threats from the internet. You can choose how low or high you want your settings on your firewall. Read the rest of this entry »

One of Nokia’s latest phones, the Nokia N97 that they boast as being the “world’s most advanced mobile computer” is truly a marvel to behold. The Nokia N97 has a 3.5-inch, 640 x 360 pixel touch screen display that rivals even the Iphone’s display.

However unlike the iphone it also boasts a QWERTY keyboard which is handy for those text messages, instant messages, and emails you may be sending. Not to mention the vast array of additional features such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, a GPS system, a 5 MP(mega pixel) camera, and 32 GB of built in space. That’s more space than some older computers have, and since its memory can be expanded with microSD cards it makes for even more space. Read the rest of this entry »

Cisco delivers a webcast and corresponding slide presentation to discuss its 360 degree approach and strategy for small business as part of its $100 million global strategic initiative to provide dedicated products, services and support to small businesses.

Cisco executive Ian Pennell, senior vice president of Small Business Technology Group and co-chair of the Small Business Council, will discuss Cisco’s small business model and strategy. The webcast provides a brief presentation, and question and answer session.

No previously unannounced issues are discussed in this webcast. Read the rest of this entry »

It was at Intel’s booth rather than Samsung’s at Mobile World Congress where we got our hands on the Samsung SWD-M100 Mobile Internet Device, and while the unit they had to play with was mysteriously non-functional, the hardware is certainly promising. Hidden behind a 4.3-inch touchscreen there’s a full slide-down QWERTY keyboard, together with WiFi b/g, Bluetooth 2.0 and - its crowning glory - WiMAX.

Ironically, given the state of WiMAX availability in the US right now, integrating it into the SWD-M100 smacks both of foresight and foolishness. Frankly an HSDPA connection would be more useful, but at least if Samsung can bring it to market sooner rather than later it might make a fitting replacement to the recently-retired Nokia N810 WiMAX Edition Internet Tablet. Read the rest of this entry »

T-Mobile UK have released a list of the top ten most popular Android applications, as downloaded to the T-Mobile G1 by users in the UK. The list, which spans backup apps, shopping comparison search engines and horoscope information, have all been available free through the Android Market. Top of the ranking is The Weather Channel, which offers customizable weather maps and alerts.

A similar list, for US downloads, was published back in December 2008. Google recently announced an update to the Android Market, which will allow developers to charge for their applications rather than give them away free. It’s expected that this will drive coding for the Android platform. Read the rest of this entry »

How to add multiple clocks to the Windows 7 Taskbar?  It’s profitable who monitors other time zones and travel around with portable computers like notebook, netbook, etc.
On the bottom-left of Windows 7 Taskbar, click the date and time the follow should pop up:

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