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Thursday, January 5th, 2012
10:32 am	What Wireless Routers Work For An HP Computer In theory, pretty much any wireless router will work with an HP computer (provided it is not a very old model). However, which router is right for your needs and your computer depends on many different things. Choosing the right router can also be very confusing and difficult. Look on any website or brochure at wireless routers, and you'll find a whole host of acronyms and apparently meaningless words that even hardened techies can find difficult to decipher. If you're buying a router for home use with your HP computer, then the most important thing to remember is to match your router with your computer. That is, there is little point in buying a router that has more capability than your PC can handle. The most recent standard for wireless routers for home use is 802.11n: this indicates the speed of the router. Look out for this when choosing your router, and you know you'll be getting the best that's currently available. However, bear in mind that unless the wireless radio inside your computer also has a rating of 802.11n, then your router will run under-capacity. That's not necessarily a problem, but it might be worth either upgrading your PC, or thinking about getting a slower router that won't lead to wasted capacity and will be cheaper. Before buying any router to use at home, check whether it will be compatible with your network. It's not always possible to buy and use your own router, as some internet service providers lock their network to prevent their customers using anything but the routers they provide. If you're buying for business use, then there are more things to think about network security. For business, it is worth considering getting an HP router if you are using HP computers. While it's not necessary in order for the router to work, it is often easier to use a router that is the same make as your computers. Doing this could make servicing your equipment easier, and if you have problems, then there will only be one company to deal with. HP make a range of wireless routers aimed at business called the 'ProCurve' range, as well as a full range of other wireless networking products for business, including wireless access points and switches. These HP routers will allow you to create a reliable network on which your business, and your staff, can rely. HP's wireless routers are aimed at businesses that need a responsive and flexible service. They can support both wireless users, and those connected through the wired Ethernet ports. The range includes the following: business firewalls. - HP V110 ADSL-A Wireless-N Router - P 802.11b/g/n Wireless Access Point SIC Module - HP 3G Wireless GSM/WCDMA WAN SIC Module - HP 2-port ISDN-S/T Voice Interface SIC Module - HP 16-port FXS Voice Interface MIM Module HP recommend the range for small businesses who need to support a growing network. Alongside their range of desktops and laptops, they could provide a complete business IT and networking solution. Current Mood: nauseated (Comment on this)
Saturday, December 31st, 2011
10:36 pm	Researcher discovers way to hack Apple laptop batteries Earlier, weon a battery charger that could infect your Windows PC. Now, a security researcher has discovered a way to "infect" the batteries, or rather, the chips that control the batteries, of MacBooks. Laptop batteries have a microcontroller. That chip allows lithium-ion batteries to regulate their own heat (and hopefully keep, right) and to know when to stop charging, even if the laptop itself isn't on. The chip also allows the OS and charger to monitor the battery. What Accuvant security researcher Charlie Miller discovered, and what he plans to present at the Black Hat security conference in August, is a way to hack into the microcontroller in Apple laptop batteries. It turns out that the chips in the batteries not only contain firmware that can be altered, they ship with one of two default passwords. firewall software With those passwords, anyone could rewrite the firmware to do whatever they want. It's possible, Miller discovered, to write the firmware in such a way as to brick the battery. In fact, Miller posited, it's possible to write the firmware in such a way as to infect a laptop with malware. IT administrators, not used to thinking of a battery as the vector for malware, could re-image a laptop, only to find it infected again. That sort of attack would require a vulnerability in the interface between the microcontroller and the operating system, which Miller said may not be much of a problem. Presumably Apple has never considered that as an attack vector, so its very possible its vulnerable," he. Although Miller found a vulnerability, he also found a fix. At the Black Hat conference, he plans to release a tool called "Caukgun" that changes the microcontroller firmwares passwords to a random string. He also sent Apple his research so that they would be aware of the vulnerability. One drawback to randomizing the password, however, is that with the password changed, Apple wouldn't be able to reprogram the firmware in the battery in the event of an issue. For example, if Apple discovered some sort of bug that caused overheating, one which could be fixed via a firmware upgrade, they wouldn't be able to execute that fix on any batteries that have had the password modified. That's a negative to Miller's fix, but it's up to a user to determine just how big a negative it is. After all, Apple has releasedbefore for their laptop batteries, and they could do so in the future, as well. How big is this vulnerability It's hard to say. Miller said, No one has ever thought of this as a security boundary. Its hard to know for sure everything someone could do with this. Current Mood: stressed (1 Comment |Comment on this)
Tuesday, December 27th, 2011
12:45 pm	Best Free Firewall Software You dont have to spend a fortune to protect your home or business network from hacker intrusions. Comodo Firewall Pro is a free firewall software program that offers all of the security features of expensive and best firewall programs and then some. Comodo Firewall Pro provides complete protection from a variety of malware (malicious software) programs including spyware, trojan horses, viruses, worms and more. Unlike many other types of free firewall software, Comodo Firewall Pro works proactively to prevent malware from ever installing on your computer. Many other programs only work after the fact to discover malware that has already been installed on your computer. Between the time that the malware is discovered and you can purge it from your system, however, significant damage can be done. A savvy hacker can gain access to your sensitive information in very little time. The only way to be completely protected from such damage is to prevent such malicious software from ever gaining access to your computer. Comodo Firewall Pro uses the patent pending Clean PC Mode to register your existing applications as safe. From then on, it only allows applications that either you specifically allow or are listed in Comodos White List Database of trusted applications to be installed on your computer. firewall hardware That database contains over 1 million applications and continues to grow. The Clean PC Mode prevents virtually all types of malware from being installed on your computer and keeps your personal information safe from prying eyes. firewall software This free firewall software program also boasts a suite of other valuable features including on of the most advanced Host Intrusion Prevention Systems (HIPS) available. This system, called Defense + prevents all levels of intrusion into your computer system including unauthorized changes made to your operating system files and registry entries. Complemented by an intuitive user interface and highly customizable configurations, Comodo Firewall Pro is easily one of the best firewalls on the market. Comodo Firewall Pro is completely free with no license fees ever. Comodo can afford to provide this powerful software to consumers at no charge because Comodos main revenue comes from providing SSL certificates (proof of web authentication) to web businesses. Providing free firewall software is Comodos way of increasing the customer pool for the businesses it serves. Customers who are more confident in the security of their networks are more likely to shop online, which will in turn create more business that require web authentication. Essentially, Comodo provides one of the best firewalls available for free as an incentive for consumers to participate more in e-commerce network security. While the Comodo Firewall Pro software is a complete firewall solution, you can upgrade to Comodo Firewall Pro Plus for installation and configuration by Comodo security experts for a small fee. In addition, Comodo also offers other free desktop security solutions. If you take the time to download and install these simple preventative applications, you can rest easy that the next time you surf the Internet, no one else is watching. Current Mood: drunk (Comment on this)
Friday, December 23rd, 2011
4:07 am	What Is SAP Accounting Software SAP (Systems Applications and Products) accounting software is a financial accounting and reporting system that helps record transactions and report operating data at the end of a quarter or month. The software also helps analyze financial data. A company uses SAP accounting software to make journal entries by debiting and crediting financial accounts such as assets, liabilities, equities, revenues and expenses. firewall hardware You also can use this software to prepare budgets. SAP accounting software has all the components of a traditional accounting and financial reporting system. These components include financial accounts, general and subsidiary ledgers, financial statement modules, and budget sections. The SAP general ledger is a two-entry accounting form that helps you make journal entries. In a SAP general ledger, an accountant debits and credits financial accounts to record transactions occurring in a month or quarter. A SAP general ledger has multiple subsidiary ledgers, depending on the client's activities and software configuration. For example, the accounts payable general ledger may have many subsidiary ledgers related to individual vendors. The SAP fixed asset module helps a company record asset purchases and sales. A fixed asset is also called a long-term asset. Examples include machinery, equipment, buildings and plants. The SAP financial reporting module helps prepare financial reports, including a balance sheet, statement of profit and loss, statement of cash flows, and statement of retained earnings. Current Mood: enraged (Comment on this)
Monday, December 19th, 2011
12:10 am	Long Term Potential for Software Testing Careers Are you thinking about going into software testing as a full time career If you are, you might have tons of questions you want answers to. For instance, you might be wondering how you can successfully switch from your current job experience to a software testing career. You might also be wondering what school or institute offers high quality training on software testing. But before these questions can be answered, you first need to know what a software tester actually does. Software testers are typically considered to be QA or Quality Assurance professionals. Simply put, software testers produce and execute plans designed to test the quality and viability of software programs, thereby ensuring that product managers, software development managers, and other key organizational stakeholders do not have to worry about defects or virtual bugs in their software. Software testers help to verify that all the essential features of any given software application perform as intended and as according to the needs of its users. Software testers assist developers by ensuring that their specific software code performs and integrates well. They also make sure that a specific software project meets acceptable and pre-defined standards and requirements. There are a few critical areas one has to specialize in to walk a promising career path in software testing, but the 2 most important ones are probably communication skills and technical know-how. Good communication skills, both written and verbal, is vital in terms of getting your point across and understood by diverse team members. Technical know-how is another major area one needs to develop to excel. For example, software testing involves knowledge of testing types, the life cycle of the project, programming languages, test concepts, database concepts, testing tools, and test plans to name a few. Numerous software applications require in-depth technical and analytical expertise in order for them to be thoroughly tested. Programming language, and one's knowledge on it, is critical for unit testing, automation testing and scripting. Current career prospects for software testers are a-plenty. Testing is now seen as an excellent corporate job with a well-defined career path. For example, if one is a test analyst, he or she could easily move up to become a QA team lead, senior test engineer, and eventually test manager. The options currently available are many. Another reason that the future is bright for software testers is that there is an increasing demand for niche testing skills. Believe it or not, there is currently a general lack of skills in the area of test automation, scripting, and competence in programming languages such as Perl, Java, Python, Shell and VB. Also on high demand are highly technical skill sets, such as the ability to review automation tools, produce automation frameworks, and figure out how to leverage reusable on-demand components. Similarly, there is and always will be a consistent demand for good performance testers who are able to analyze test performance results, offer tuning suggestion techniques, and determine bottlenecks. All in all, software testing is an excellent career choice because the demand for good testers is increasing. Just learn as many technical skills as you can, and ultimately pick an area to specialize in, and you will be well on your way to a prosperous and upwardly-mobile software testing career network security. Current Mood: energetic (Comment on this)
Friday, December 9th, 2011
4:27 pm	Inch Laptop Sleeves - Factors To Consider When Choosing One Are you searching for 17 inch laptop sleeves, but are not sure how to find the best one for your computer Then you first have to know some important factors that you have to consider as you search that will make it much easier for you to locate the best sleeve for your particular laptop. 1. Best protection for your laptop - Sleeves are made for one main job, to protect your laptop from damage. There are many different types of sleeves that are designed in different ways, so you want to be sure that you always consider the protection of your laptop before you purchase one. The best ones to find are the ones that have air cushion because this is designed so that your computer will definitely be protected when carrying it with you. It ensures that it will not slide all over the place or be banged around during transport. 2 firewall software. Material used - There are many different sleeves that are made from different materials. You need to consider which kind you prefer. Do you like the leather sleeve or the fabric sleeve Do you want to show off your laptop with a sleeve that you can easily see through, but still offers protection. The material that you want is important, but mainly because of your own personal preference. Everyone likes something different and sleeves these days provide you with many options so that finding the one you like with the material you want is easy. 3. Laptop size - Since you are looking for a 17 inch sleeve, you have to be sure you check out the different sizes. There are sleeves that are specifically for a particular size of computer. Don't make the mistake of thinking that any sleeve will fit any sized laptop, but that is not usually true. You have to be sure you consider the size that is needed or you could easily wind up with a sleeve that will not fit your laptop. 4. Where the laptop will be used and the environment - The environment you will have your laptop in is important to consider so you can find a sleeve that will offer the maximum protection for it. If you will be transporting it outdoors, or be using it in an area where liquids are around a lot, then having a sleeve that will keep these things out is vital. Anything can happen to your computer during transport or in the wrong place, so having a good sleeve to protect it will prevent you from having to buy another laptop any time soon. When searching for 17 inch laptop sleeves, these are the factors that you have to keep in mind. These factors will make your search for the right sleeve so much easier and a lot less time consuming. Before you know it, you will have a cool sleeve that offers the best protection for your computer. Current Mood: enthralled (Comment on this)