How To Burn Copyrighted DVDs? Simple And Easy

Have you ever broken a new DVD or wanted to keep a back-up in case you loaned it to a friend and they never returned it? If you are like me, you've had this happen plenty of times and that is why I want to tell you how to burn copyrighted dvds and never worry about this again! Let's face it, those suckers are expensive enough as it is.

I've got several programs that I use to burn my CDs like most people, and wondered how easily I could do the same with DVDs. So, after a bit of research I found a few different programs and bought the best one I thought would work. And it did the job in no time. But there are a few things you should remember before purchasing a DVD burning program.
The biggest concern we have to keep in mind is that we aren't just burning regular dvds. These are copyrighted and typically aren't able to be copied. However, not all folks who want to make copies of their dvd movies are doing it to resell for a profit. Honest people like us just want to have a back-up in case it gets lost or stolen. So when you are shopping for a software program insure that is has the capability of burning copyrighted dvds.

Chances are these programs are going to cost some money. Think about it though, even if they cost up to $50 that will save you a lot of money in the long run! The last time I checked, a new release dvd was selling for at least $25-30. And I've loaned or broken plenty of dvds that would have made this software pay for itself really quick.

So how do I burn them already!

Once you've found a suitable burning software program, you will need blank disks to copy your dvd to. Most local electronics stores and even the grocery store have blank dvds. Don't go cheap on these though! You want a blank disk that has a very large capacity so your entire dvd can be burned to it and have the quality remain 100%. Once you've got these two items, it's as simple as 1-2-3. Place the disk in your writable drive, walk through the software program to make a temporary copy, and then insert the writable disk and let it make the duplicate copy, and BAM! You've got a backup of your precious copyrighted dvds!

Emulation Manual - A Complete Guide on How to Change Your Windows XP to Mac OS X

Mac OS X is the most technologically advanced operating system by Apple. The use of soft edges, translucent colors and pinstripes (similar to the hardware of the first iMacs) brought more color and texture to the windows and controls on the desktop which is what windows lack.. Thats the reason why many windows user have a great desire to emulate Mac OS X on the windows. There is a large portion in Desktop Customization community that focus on how to emulate Mac OS X. This community is call Aqua Community. This guide will help you change your Windows XP to Mac OS X.
Chapter 1: The Appearances - In this chapter, I will show you how you can change the default Windows XP appearance to Mac OS X appearance using few software
Chapter 2: The Menu Bar - In this chapter, I will show you how can you put the menu bar on top of your windows desktop, like the one in Mac OS X
Chapter 3: The Finder - In this chapter, you can learn about a core element in Mac OS X, finder and how you can have the finder on your windows.
Chapter 4: The Icons - In this chapter, I will show you how to change the default Windows XP icons to Mac OS X icons.
Chapter 5: The Dock - The emulation is not complete without a dock, so in this chapter, I can show you a few docks for windows that realy looks similar to Mac OS X dock
Chapter 6: The Dashboard - Dashboard is a new feature in Mac OS X, but we already have lots of them for windows. So, don't forget to check this chapter to get dashboard widgets for windows.
Chapter 7: The Skins - There is a few applications in windows that you can change the looks to Mac OS X applications by just changing its skins.
Chapter 8: The Applications - A few developers in Mac emulation community have come out with a decent clone of Mac OS X applications. Some of them are fully working beta but some of them is really working and you can't tell the different from the real applications in Mac OS X.
Chapter 9: The Installer - A variety of tools and applications are available online from one source or another that promise to rid you of your GUI woes with just one click. But while you may be able to change the icons on Explorer’s toolbar, or get rid of that annoying Windows throbber, no single utility can do it all. None, that is, until now with the release of Flyakite OSX 2.0.
Chapter 10: The Utilities - After you had make a lot of changes to your windows desktop to make it looks like Mac OS X, there is a few applications/utilties that you still really need to make it more accurate.
Please visit http://www.osx-e.com/articles/emulation_manuals.html to read the full 10 pages guides.
Samsul Zamzuri Abu Bakar a.k.a alang is a founder/owner of osx-e.com, a site dedicated to windows to mac emulation, that being around for 2 years.

i have read all the information present on that site which will really boost your knowledge.

How Do I Play Windows Games on a Mac?

Have you ever wanted to play Windows games on your Mac? Well if you have an Intel powered Mac running a Mac OS X 10.4.6 or later operating system you can run a complete Windows operation system such as Windows XP in parallel with your normal Mac operating system. With the Windows operating system installed on your Mac you can than play those Windows Game in fact you can run any Windows program.
To install Windows on your Mac you will first need to install the Parallels Desktop 3.0 for Mac software on your system. To successfully run the Parallels Desktop software on your Mac you must have the following:-

• Mac OS X 10.4.6 or later. To check what version of Mac OS X you have got, choose About This Mac from the Apple menu in the menu bar.
• An Intel-powered Core™ Duo or Core™ Solo Mac® Mini, iMac®, MacBook™, MacBook Pro or Mac Pro.
• A minimum of 768MB of RAM but 1GB is recommended.
• About 200 MB of hard disk space on the boot volume for Parallels Desktop installation.
• Sufficient space on your hard disks to allocate for the virtual machines, i.e. 15 GB of hard disk space is recommended for each virtual machine.

Installing Parallels Desktop software on your Mac is not difficult. When it is installed you can then use it to install what it calls the Guest operation systems i.e. the other operating system such as Windows XP or Vista or even Linux that you want to run at the same time as your Mac operating system. You can install any of the Windows operating systems but there is a Windows Express Installation Assistant especially for Windows XP and Windows Vista. You can also install using Typical or Custom installation settings. During the installation process you will be instructed to insert the CD or DVD containing the Operating System software you want installed, such as the Windows XP Operating System disk.

When the Guest operating system is installed it will run in a window on your Mac screen. When you run an application in the virtual machine with Windows installed, the running application's icon appears in the Dock by default. If you want this application icon to remain in the Dock even when it or the virtual machine are not running simply Right-click (Control-click) the applications icon in the Dock, and select Keep in Dock. If you then click the Windows application's icon in the Dock it launches the virtual machine and then the Windows application. In this way you can have the icon for your favourite Windows Game in the Dock and simply click it when you want to play that game.

If you follow the above procedure you will be in a position to install and run all of those Windows Games that you wanted to play, as well as install and run any other Windows applications. I have personally tried each and every method very carefully , so i hope u wont catch up in any sort of situation where you have to compromise your MAC and Your time !!

The Apple Power Mac G5

The Power Mac G5 is Apple Computer's newest flagship system. In fact, it is considered by many as not only the fastest Mac avaliable, but the fastest personal computer to date. Using a liquid cooling system, the G5 is able to keep its powerful dual processors running cool and fast. Currently the dual processors come in speeds of 1.8GHz, 2GHz and 2.5GHz. Don't let the GHz confuse you, however. These systems have been shown to out-pace the fastest Pentium 4 systems in commonly used applications such as Photoshop.

This computer can truly claim to be the worlds first mass-produced and marketed 64-bit processor. Running the dual processors at 64-bits allows the G5 Power Mac to reach speeds of 4GHz - something the pentium processor has not come close to doing thus far (The fastest Pentium 4s with Hyperthreading currently run at 3.4Ghz).

Another remarkable feature of the Apple Power Mac G5 is its phenominal bandwidth capability. The G5 has a maximum 1.25GHz frontside bus (each processor has one), allowing data to be processed extremely fast without even affecting the central processors. The "high-speed, high-capacity" memory capabilities along with the impressive frontside bus allow the G5 to produce amazing 3D/2D video and accoustics.

There will always be a kind of comparison between PC and MAC !! Simply put, the Power Mac is a marvel to behold. For mac users, and pc users alike, this is a dream come true. It's a true leap forward in the speed and capability of the home computer.

Training For Apple Mac Certification

The article provides structured guidance that is very easy to comprehend and follow to complete Apple Mac Training successfully. The following short article breaks things down in a very quick and easy to read format for those that do not have the time to research in detail about Apple Mac training.

Apple’s certification training is meant to produce a highly proficient technician, systems administrator and user. Apple offers you its certification exams at various training centers throughout the United States and various locations around the world. Apple Mac training courses and tests are carried out according to a specified schedule. The faculty at these the various centers consist of Apple Certified Trainers. Training is delivered through lecture, hands-on lab work and excercies. The following are the various certifications that can be achieved through Apple Mac training.

1. Apple Certified Help Desk Specialist (ACHDS)
This Apple Mac training course is specially formulated for the individual who desires to become an Apple Mac help desk specialist, service tech or technical worker.

2. Apple Certified System Administrator (ACSA)
This Apple Mac training is the certification typically arranged for system administrators who admin large IT networks and use Mac OS X Server and other Apple technologies.

3. Apple Certified Technical Coordinator (ACTC)
If you are a system administrator and offer help desk to Mac OS X users and keep the Mac OS X Server platform, then this is the Apple Mac training course for you.

4. Apple Certified Desktop Technician (ACDT)
This certification is for those individuals who have interest in achieving the landmark of Macintosh desktop service technician.

5. Apple Certified Portable Technicians (ACPT)
This certification is for those individuals who have interest in achieving the landmark of Macintosh desktop service technician.

BlackBerry Pearl 8110 Now in India

A day after Valentine's Day, Vodafone and Research in Motion (RIM) have launched the stylish BlackBerry Pearl 8110 smart phone in the country. Highlights of the new Pearl are: built-in GPS, rich multimedia features, and powerful communication capabilities of the BlackBerry solution, to name a few.
The elegant Black-colored BlackBerry Pearl 8110 pinpoints a user's location using GPS capabilities, and according to RIM, offers out-of-the-box support for a variety of location-based applications and services including Google Maps.
The smart new phone is capable of accessing up to ten supported email accounts using the BlackBerry Internet Service, and corporate email and data systems via the BlackBerry enterprise server. Another lifestyle edition of the BlackBerry, the BlackBerry Pearl 8110 makes it easier for professionals on the move to make calls, email, surf the net, take and send photographs, listen to music, and access their organizer and a range of other applications for both work and play.
By inserting a microSD card, videos can be recorded on this smart phone. Specifications of the BlackBerry Pearl 8110 smart phone from Vodafone include: support for GSM/GPRS/EDGE connectivity; built-in GPS to support location-based applications and services; 2 mega pixels camera with 5x digital zoom and enhanced Flash; video capture in two resolutions (240 x 180 and 176 x 144) for sharing via MMS; BlackBerry Desktop Software that includes Roxio Media Manager for BlackBerry and Roxio Photosuite 9 LE; support for Bluetooth stereo audio profile (A2DP/AVRCP); supplied standard 3.5mm stereo headset jack; Speaker Independent Voice Recognition (SIVR) for Voice Activated Dialing (VAD); Bluetooth 2.0 support for hands-free use with headsets, car kits, and Bluetooth peripherals; externally accessible microSD/SDHC card slot for additional storage; trackball navigation system; and RIM's SureType keyboard system including word completion and spell checker.

Speaking at the launch, Harit Nagpal, director (Marketing and New Business) of Vodafone Essar, said, "The sleek new BlackBerry Pearl 8110 is yet another convenient and stylish smart phone solution for our customers. With its novel features, the new model is designed to support our customers' business and personal needs."

The BlackBerry Pearl 8110 is available across Vodafone Stores in the country for a price of Rs 24,990.
Isnt that a slightly overprized phone in his segment without any features in it (missing Wi-Fi, 3G etc.). Prices will drop to 50% of its current price in a span of 6 months. So stay away from this phone.

EA Developing C&C: Red Alert 3

Electronic Arts (EA) Los Angeles is currently developing "Command & Conquer: Red Alert 3", the next iteration of its popular 'Command & Conquer Red Alert' game series. EA said the mainstay of the new game is its fully cooperative, story-driven campaign rendered in a 'light-hearted' style. By contrast, EA's 'Command & Conquer Tiberium' series has an essentially serious, stark tone.

Add to "Command & Conquer: Red Alert 3" some really weird time travelling, and you have a game that alters the course of history -- at least the way we know it. A dwindling Soviet Union takes refuge in an Eastern European avatar of the Time Machine to try and prevent Russia's imminent defeat in the prevailing Cold War.

But in vain; instead, the Soviets end up helping Japan to set up an empire of its own -- sans that mammoth eventuality, World War II. With the shadow of a near World War III looming large on the horizon -- what with Stalin having invaded Western Europe. The warring factions being: the Allies, the Soviet Bloc, and the Empire of the Rising Sun.

The gamer could be part of any of these factions. The humor in the game essentially arises out of the irony of timelines that create a history that is beyond bizarre. Hand in glove with the oddity of it all are a couple of 'wacky' weapons with which the war is fought: tesla coils, war blimps, teleportation, armored bears, intelligent dolphins, floating island fortresses, and transforming tanks, to name a few.

And there's a whole lot of naval combat weaved in since a large part of the war unfolds against the backdrop of the vast Pacific Ocean. While the official "Red Alert 3" Web site has been launched by EA, the company hasn't yet announced a release date for "Command & Conquer: Red Alert 3".

However, those who buy the limited edition of the other Command & Conquer (Tiberium) Series, or its Kane's Wrath Expansion Pack, will receive an invite to the game's beta test scheduled for later this year. Meanwhile, EA said "Command & Conquer: Red Alert 3" would be available for the Xbox 360 and the PlayStation 3.

I hope this time around they do something different for multiplayer games. I mean we are in an era of MMO so its only logical they work on some sort of co-op play with a bit more depth than ''log on game, destroy enemy, end game'' type of game.

Sony Intros External Card Reader

Sony Electronics has introduced its new external memory card reader, the MRW62E-S2, which is primarily targeted at home, SOHO, and professional users. With dimensions of 86 x 50 x 15.7mm (width x depth x height), the MRW62E-S2 promises to be very convenient to ferry around. It has a USB 2.0 interface, and no additional power is required, which makes it one of the easiest card readers to use, according to Sony.

The MRW62E-S2 is capable of reading different types of cards, including: Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick PRO, Memory Stick PRO Duo, Memory Stick Micro, CompactFlash, Microdrive, SmartMedia, xD-Picture Card, SD Memory Card, mini SD Card, Multi Media Card, and RS-MNC. Introducing the MRW62E-S2, Edmund Tan, assistant manager (Sales and Marketing - Computer Peripherals Products) of Applications and Devices Marketing (Singapore-based division of Sony Electronics), said that today, when most users use one or the other type of memory card, it becomes vital to introduce an external card reader that can be carried and used easily anywhere.

Adding to it, Kapal Pansari, director of Rashi Peripherals, said that today, Indian users largely prefer smart phones and digital cameras over any other device, and to get the maximum out of these, they need extra storage which various cards are able to provide. To get data on to the PC or laptop, you need to have a good quality card reader.

...which makes it one of the easiest card readers to use.

The Silver colored MRW62E-S2 will retail for around Rs 700.

MMG's From Reliance Communications (RCom), along with CanvasM Technologies

Reliance Communications (RCom), along with CanvasM Technologies (a Tech Mahindra-Motorola Joint Venture), has introduced multi-player mobile games for its customers in India. Multi-player mobile games (MMGs) enable gamers compete with other mobile- and PC- gamers who happen to be playing the same game.

MMGs have other features like: lobby chat, messenger chat, game chat, score posting, profile, allowing users to invite others to play games.
A mobile value-added services company, CanvasM Technologies, has partnered with RCom, and will provide RCom with a variety of domestic- and international- multi-player games. The company's multi-player gaming platform boasts a catalogue of 15 cross-media games. CanvasM also has provisions for developing content, and fostering third-party content.

Speaking on the occasion, Mahesh Prasad, president (Applications, Solutions, and Content Group) of RCom, said RCom's launch of multi-player mobile games will generate huge interest from their mobile customers -- especially the gaming audience. Adding to it, Jagdish Mitra, chief executive officer of CanvasM Technologies, said CanvasM is keen to get some of the new technologies to India, and that they are pleased to work with RCom, who has taken this pioneering initiative to do so.

Meanwhile, to download the multi-player mobile games, customers need to access Reliance Mobile World>Games>Multiplayer Games. Customers would be charged a monthly fee of Rs 99 for downloading a pack of three games, with unlimited plays for a month.

So chillout my all mobile gaming lovers... its your turn to explore the world of gaming.

Massive Patch Tuesday for Microsoft

This Tuesday, February 12, Microsoft released 11 patches that address 17 security vulnerabilities. The vulnerabilities include problems in Microsoft Office, in IE, and two new denial of service (DoS) attacks. As a result, this particular "Patch Tuesday" (the term used to describe the second Tuesday every month when Microsoft releases security fixes in one bundle) has been the biggest in a period of one year.

Microsoft also tends to use "Patch Tuesday" to release other updates designated as "non-security, high-priority". IE7, for example, was sent to users on a Patch Tuesday. This time round, it is two updates that prepare Vista computers for the Vista Service Pack 1. That is, a Vista computer needs to have these installed before SP1 can be installed (later, in March). Actually, a total of three updates is required before one can install SP1 on Vista. However, Microsoft has already sent one out via the Windows Update last month.

The patches have been marked "Important", and install automatically if a user has Windows Update set to the recommended configuration; reads a post on the Windows Vista team Blog. The first of the patches is an update to Vista's "servicing stack", while the second is a "multi-component update", according to the Blog post authored by Nick White, a product manager for the Vista team. Some users already know this: when Microsoft first put up Vista SP1 for download (the Release Candidate, or RC, in December 2007), it informed users that there would be three prerequisites.
Meanwhile, some users are still confused:
the idea of having to update a Vista installation before one can update it later with SP1 doesn't seem to make perfect sense. Besides, couldn't the updates have been included in the final SP1 release? Talking of which, there happen to be driver incompatibilities, due to which some machines might not work right now after applying the update. Microsoft is hoping to address these issues by mid-March, and only then will SP1 be available on Windows Update. For the record, many of those who have already tested SP1 for Vista are complaining about slowdowns, and no real improvements.
Isnt that great news.

Mac OS X (Leopard) 10.5.2 Update Released... Go n Grab it fast...

Apple has released the Mac OS X 10.5.2 Leopard update. The 180MB download is now available via Software Update, and a restart is required after installation:

The 10.5.2 Update is recommended for all users running Mac OS X Leopard and includes general operating system fixes that enhance the stability, compatibility and security of your Mac.

For detailed information on this update, please visit this website:
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=307109.

For detailed information on security updates, please visit this website: http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=61798.

A number of improvements are detailed, but some highlights are listed here:-

Airport: Improves connection reliability and stability

Back to my Mac: Adds support for more third-party routers, as detailed in this article.

- Dock: Updates Stacks with a List view option, a Folder view option, and an updated background for Grid view.
- Desktop: Addresses legibility issues with the menu bar with an option to turn off transparency in Desktop & Screen Saver preferences.
- Desktop: Adjusts menus to be slightly-less translucent overall.
- iSync: Adds support for Samsung D600E and D900i phones.
- RAW Image: Adds RAW image support for several cameras, as detailed in this article.
- Safari: Addresses issues with Safari reliably resolving certain domains.
- Time Machine: Adds a menu bar option for accessing Time Machine features (the menu extra can be enabled in Time Machine preferences).
- Time Machine: Improves backup reliability when computer name contains slash or non
-ASCII characters.- Time Machine: Addresses issues in which some external drives are not recognized by Time Machine

.The final build number of Mac OS X 10.5.2 is 9C31, the same as the last developer's build. Once you install Mac OS X 10.5.2, readers should recheck their software update, as the Leopard Graphics Update appears once 10.5.2 is installed.

Mac OS X Server 10.5.2Mac OS X 10.5.2 Server has also been released. With the following changes:

Software Update ServerAddresses an issue which could prevent Software Update Server from working properly on a system that had been upgraded from Mac OS X Server 10.4.x.Mail Server Addresses an issue in which Virtual Mail users were required to have short names configured in order to become active.Password ServerAddresses an issue that could block object changes from being propagated to Open Directory replica servers.

I&B Says Yes for IPTV on Cable TV

In a significant development, the Information and Broadcasting (I&B) Ministry has approved the recommendations of the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), and given cable TV operators the go ahead for providing IPTV (Internet Protocol Television) services.

Internet Protocol Television or IPTV is a new way of delivering- and viewing- television using an IP (Internet Protocol) network and high-speed Broadband technology.

With the I&B nod, all cable operators registered under the 'Cable Television Network (Regulation) Act 1995' will be able to provide IPTV services without requiring further license. Meanwhile, TRAI's recommendations for telecom companies and Internet Service Providers (ISPs) to provide IPTV services haven't yet met with approval from the Department of Telecom (DoT).

In case of IPTV, TRAI has recommended that existing laws be amended so that Broadcasters can give their signals to IPTV players too in addition to DTH- and cable TV- operators. The regulator has recommended that the Bureau of Indian Standards be asked to standardize IPTV set top box specifications so as to help cable TV operators to design their IPTV networks.

That all players -- including cable TV operators -- should give a self-certified declaration to the I&B Ministry, DoT, and TRAI, giving details like license/registration under which IPTV is being proposed, the starting date, the area being covered, details of network infrastructure, etc. Which will help the government monitor IPTV services.

TRAI has further recommended that foreign direct investment in players who provide IPTV services continue to remain as per the existing structure. Of course, this implies comparative advantage to telcos and ISPs as there's a 74 percent cap in these sectors, while for cable operators, the FDI limit is less -- 49 percent.

Cable internet is in vougue in other countries and it has found favour with the internet users acroos the world.But in India implementation of this network may be fraught with some hiccups arising out of governments's policies with legal loopholes besides the consumers beng taken for a ride.I wish that Institutions like BSNL may also take over cable network in public interest.

Viruses on Roll on Valentine's Day

Valentine's Day is here, and so are a lot of Valentine's Day computer viruses -- especially in China.

The Chinese agency Xinhua has quoted the Tianjin-based China National Computer Virus Emergency Response Center as warning Chinese users of Valentine's Day viruses that may spread through emails and on-line chat services.

The China National Computer Virus Emergency Response Center has especially warned against a Valentine's Day virus named "Vbs.Valentin.A", which comes as an attachment under the guise of Valentine's blessings for Feb 14.

There are other viruses too:
"Worm-blebla.B" and "VBS-ILoveyou";

against which users have been warned. As precaution, users have been advised to exercise care with respect to unidentified emails -- particularly those having Spanish characters. Besides, Internet shoppers have been alerted against clicking on fake discount messages from online stores -- which might be used to spread more such viruses.

So as to have a virus-free V-Day, computer users have been asked to update their anti-virus softwares and use real-time computer virus monitoring functions while surfing the Internet.

A 16GB iPhone and 32GB iPod Touch!

Good news flowing in from the Apple stable doesn't seem to cease!

After a string of new product announcements and updates lately, the company has now announced doubling the storage capacity of its star products -- the iPhone and the iPod Touch.

Rumors about a 16GB iPhone had been floating around the Internet for quite some time; Apple has been rather quick to gratify them. The iPhone, which is yet to officially step into the Indian market, will now be available in 16GB capacity, along with the earlier available capacity of 8GB.

The iPod Touch, on the other hand, has its capacity doubled to 32GB, and will be available along with its existing 8GB- and 16GB- variants. Both iPhone and iPod Touch models with memory upgrades will include the latest software updates -- the ones that were released at the MacWorld 2008 last month.

These updates include Mail, Maps, Stocks, Notes, and Weather applications, in addition to the ability to customize the home screen. Other features will remain unchanged in all the memory-upgraded models. Besides, people who own earlier models of the products will be able to receive the new software updates for an additional price.

Meanwhile, the 16GB iPhone is available for $499, just $100 more than the existing 8GB version. And, the 32GB iPod Touch is priced at $499, again $100 more than the existing 16GB variant. The pricing of existing capacity models for both products will remain unchanged.

MacBook Air Launched in India

Apple has officially announced today that in two weeks time, its MacBook Air along with accompaniments, and its Time Capsule will be available in India at an Apple store near you.

The MacBook Air has been talked and written about recurrently ever since it was announced by Apple Chief, Steve Jobs, at the MacWorld 2008. The slimmest (no, thinnest) notebook in the world, as Jobs described it, measures just 0.76-inches at its thickest, and a mere 0.16-inches at its thinnest.

According to Apple, the notebook is essentially for the Mac-user on-the-move. This is where its portability and wireless convenience come into play. The Silver Matte colored MacBook Air features a 13.3-inches LED back-lit wide-screen display; if you care about nature, you must know that it's Mercury-free. The MacBook Air features Intel Core 2 Duo processor and Intel 965GMS chipset with integrated Gfx using a new miniaturized package technology.

It also features a 4,200rpm 1.8-inches hard disk drive with 80GB standard storage capacity, and 2GB RAM. The MacBook Air has a built-in iSight Web cam, and a track-pad instead of the conventional touch-pad that works on a platform similar to that of the iPhone or iPod Touch. While the petite frame of the notebook has been appreciated worldwide, its overall configuration has gathered mixed reactions. Which is primarily due to the fact that it gives the conventional optical drive a miss; the Firewire, Ethernet, media card reader, and expansion card slot are also absent from the notebook.

Besides, there's only one USB port included in the MacBook Air. For the missing optical drive, Apple has reassuringly provided consumers with an option to use the MacBook Air SuperDrive, which would be available at an additional cost of Rs 5,500.

For those who do not want to purchase the SuperDrive for their MacBook Air; they can use Apple's software feature on the notebook called Remote Disk. The feature enables you to "borrow" the optical drive of another Mac or PC on the same network as the MacBook Air. Apple's MacBook Air is priced at Rs 96,100. It comes with a limited one-year warranty, on completion of which, additional support-warranty can be purchased from the company.

The other big launch, the Time Capsule, is an automatic data back-up solution that works over a wireless network. It can work as a wireless hard drive for both, the Mac and the PC. On the Leopard operating system (OS), it works like a wireless hard drive that works in sync with Apple's in-house software, Time Machine. It also helps find lost files and restore all of Apple's software.

Time Capsule is a full Airport Extreme base station with 802.11n wireless and four Ethernet ports, plus server grade hard drives to back-up multiple Macs over a network. Apple's Time Capsule will be available in two capacities: 500GB at a price tag of Rs 16,700, and 1TB for Rs 27,200.

No doubt these devices from Apple are considered ground-breaking. But keeping the Indian consumer in mind, the wireless factor in the MacBook Air will surely take some time to get absorbed.

Having The Windows Vista Look And Windows XP Performance - Myth or Reality?

It's funny how when a new operating system from Microsoft arises, there is no point in upgrading to it before the Service Pack. But I sure love the way it looks, don't you? Unfortunately, when I got my Vista preloaded laptop, the thing just couldn't run anything smoothly. So I downgraded to XP. Naturally, with a core 2 duo and 2gb of ram, it runs perfectly.

But what I want in reality is Windows Vista running as SMOOTH as Windows XP. So what did I do? I got www.vistaonxp.com to solve my problem. Basically right now I'm enjoying Windows Vista running as fast as Windows XP! The software uses XP's core and transforms it into Vista, making it the ultimate package.

I can now run my favorite games, such as World of Warcraft and Battlefield 2142 with no compatibility issues! Wohoo! That software upgraded everything, even the boot times. The original Vista took couple of minutes to boot, but www.vistaonxp.com boots up in seconds! Simply awesome.

I'll still need to compare it to the original Vista when (and if...) the Service Pack comes out. But vista on xp is good enough for me.

They're also giving away iPhones. But I'm never lucky in these types of things. I can also see that they're offering the 8gb Unlocked versions of the Apple iPhone. Sounds pretty sweet. They say they're giving it to every 100th customer, sounds kind of unreal. But then again, you can get an iphone for 400 bucks, so it must be real.

I myself is very much happy with the vista look on the windows xp, when i will get my hands on genuine vista then only i will be in a better position to tell you guys about pros and cons of that microsofts giga project.

News Regarding Vista's Forthcoming Replacement

News about Vista's forthcoming replacement has come to my awareness. The next version of Windows is so far called Windows Seven, the codename for Microsoft programs, has a tendency of changing throughout the development of new programs, for an example Vista used to be named Longhorn. The version of "Vista" is to be released in mid 2010, as announced by Microsoft themselves.

The important news is that as far as development efforts are concerned Vista is a closed book; Microsoft has begun moving towards their next great operating system, this of course leaves Vista to be a very slow paced project, further development or implementations to Vista, will be less or almost none existing.

At the time the Vista service pack is planned to get released in first quarter of 2008, alongside with this project in work, Microsoft has started building the contours of Windows 7. As earlier mentioned in this article, has announced the release date of Vistas replacement, the move is a deliberate attempt to try and force users into using Vista. Microsoft are currently working on implementing wireless network advances and include programs like Direct Connect, as component of the Windows 7 server edition.

It will be very exciting to see what kind of new implement Microsoft will deliver to the next operating system, lets hope it will be as good or better than the newest current version of Windows, Windows Vista. And to see if new nice GUI is added once again.

This doesnt mean end to vista.... guys its just started to spread his legs in operating system market even though windows xp and mac os still rules the market. Vista lovers no need to be tense.

More news will be coming soon. Watchout.

Why Anti Virus Spyware Utility Is Vital

Spyware Anti Virus:

Some Personal Computer contain adware and shareware piece of program even before you purchase them. Because of this, fighting spyware and adware and removing spyware from computers is becoming even harder today. The only way to fight back is to have a Anti Virus Spyware Utility.

And what exactly does Anti Virus Spyware Utility do to protect our privacy?

Spyware programs?

Spyware programs is the most troublesome piece of program to appear on the Internet in recent times. When Spyware programs infects a computer system, it may be relatively harmless or it may be devastating. Spyware programs like Coolwebsearch and http://new.net are capable of paralyzing a computer system. Laws to regulate spyware are pending in many states and may take years to enforce. Spyware programs is any piece of program that collects information about computer usage and/or the computer user.
So is there any protection whatsoever against Spyware programs? How do we fight back against Spyware programs? The only way to protect our online privacy is to use Anti Virus Spyware Utility.
You need to get some form of protection against Spyware programs.

Spyware programs: What Does Spyware programs Do to Your Com?

Frequent popups are common features and ways to tell that you have been taken over by some sort of spyware and that you should rid your system of it immediately by getting a Anti Virus Spyware Utility. A search toolbar or other browser toolbar appears even though you didn't request it or install it. The smart thing to do is to get yourself a Anti Virus Spyware Utility. Anti Virus Spyware Utility are not hard to find, all you need is a Anti Virus Spyware Utility with a reputable reputation.

So hurry and protect your privacy!

A Must Read About Free Software, Malicious Adware And Spyware Scripts

The problem of Adware is an ongoing issue that will not go away soon. Whether it is called Anti Spyware, Spyware Remover, Spyware Protection, Spyware Cleaner, Spyware Dectector, Spyware Nuker, or Spyware Eliminator, just understand that any software that my be described with any of the above phrases is designed as Spyware and Adware removal software. Such software are to help you do both Adware and Spyware Scan to detect and apply its Spyware killer component to rid your computer of both Adware or Spyware.

This article aims to enlighten you on the risk posed to your computer by both Adware and Spyware. Be mindful of free software bonuses and gifts. Most free software may contain malicious scripts. Install a spyware/adware protection in your computer. Quality spyware software are able to stop spyware, kill or delete spyware from your PC.

What is Adware?

An Adware is a software script that forces advertisements on a website. It is usually a component in most free software gifts you are offered online. The most common implication is a slowed down computer. Most software gifts contain malicious Internet Spyware virus specifically designed to function as a computer as Spyware without your knowledge.

What Is Spyware

A Spyware is a script that collects information from your computer without your knowledge. Most companies giving out free software usually indicate in fine prints that you will get advertisement on your computer. None will tell you about a Spyware component in their software gift. To stop Adware, be sure to read carefully the user agreements of free software. Also periodically scan your computer with a paid anti Spyware/Adware program.

Any quality anti adware or spyware program should be able to quickly find malicious scripts in your computer. You should from time to time manually perform cookie and history cleaning. This will remove sparware, adware, worms and viruses from your computer.

Anti Spam Filters - Stop Making Excuses and Stop this Junk eMail

It is high time to stop making excuses and stop this junk email. Make use of anti spam filters to prevent the junk mails from reaching your inbox. In order to keep your mailbox free of spam mails, a little knowledge on the various anti spam filters and their usage and functions is a must. There are a number of email spam filters that you can use in your computer for the Windows users. eXpurgate, requiring two different email IDs, works well in filtering spam. SpamPal identifies the well known spammers with the help of spam blacklists. POPFile are very effective in categorizing and separating the unsolicited mails from the personal messages. Some of the other effective spam filters include Spam Bully, Spam Inspector, and Zaep.

For POP accounts, Death2Spam is extremely effective. MailWasher Pro is secure and a time-saving spam filter that also protect your computer from viruses. Spamihilator, with the help of Bayesian filters, protects the email accounts.

Downloadable and Easy to use Anti Spam Filters

This whole new range of anti spam filters will make your net life all the more comfortable as you no longer will have to select and delete all the unsolicited mails. This irritating task will be taken care of by the various anti spam software. Anti spam for outlook includes Spam Bully that keeps your inbox free of spam. They work with Bayesian Spam Filter that makes use of artificial intelligence along with server blacklists to filter in only the wanted mails. They often put forth a password to be typed in correctly by unfamiliar sender so as to allow that mail into your inbox. They also forward the good mails into your phone. Anti spam software and anti spam solutions are essential to aid you in getting a clean inbox.

Since you will get not just one anti spam solution in the market, similarly there is no one particular way of filtering out spam. Some of them are pre programmed where the know spammers are inserted. They accordingly block them. Some of the programs filter the emails based on the keywords used in the mails. Some of the email spam filters are configured and you can easily customize it or the network administrator can also customize it according to the requirement of the company. With the advent of various anti spam filters, the time for making excuses is over. It is the time to stop this junk email from entering your inbox with the help of advanced and easy to use anti spam filters.

Cheap Domain Names For Sale

Domain name is the identity of any individual and business on the web. If you want to have a fabulous domain name of your own, you should start finding cheap domain names for sale immediately. Various domain registration firms offer domain names at affordable rates. All you need to do is just find out the most appropriate domain names. Earlier domain registration firms used to charge hefty amounts to the domain name buyers. But, with more and more companies selling domain names, the prices have gone down drastically. Now any web aspirant can have his or her own domain name. But, you need to act fast if you want to grab the best domain names at the most affordable rate.

The demand for domain names is always on high. Everyone wants to get hold of the best domain names before anyone else – the competition is fierce. So, the moment you have decided to go for a domain name for your business, you need to launch a massive hunt for the right domain names. And don’t delay to register as soon as you find the most suitable one. To a buy a domain name, you don’t have to have a Web page. The registration ensures that your rivals can’t own the domain name. The name will be exclusively yours. The domain name price has plunged so much that anybody can how have domain registered.

Cheap domain names are everywhere on the Internet nowadays. Doing promotion on the web has become quite economical. Business owners around the globe are now eyeing the web to make an impact to the larger online marketplace. However, it’s advisable to always consult friends and experts before opting for a particular domain names. The domain name you prefer to go for must be an easy-to-spell and appropriate one.

How To Register A Domain Name And Choose A Killer Domain Name

Setting up a domain name with a web host is a fairly simple process. However choosing a killer domain name can be difficult. Imagine if Google had been called something different would they still have enjoyed the same success that they did? Having a short memorable domain name is the best option as people will remember your domain name when you advertise.

You need to go to an official site that registers domain names. Look for one that allows cheap domain name registration for under ten dollars. Godaddy is a good example of such a web site.
You need to type in the name of the domain that you would like to register. One important point to remember is that your business name should be your domain name. So for example if you run a used car dealership called Cheap Autos then that would be your domain name. I also suggest that you register the .net and .org versions of your web site. In future if a competitor registers these domain names they can easily use your brand name to build their business. If the name has been taken already then you need to search for another one. If you really are interested in buying the domain name even if it is taken you may contact the owner and negotiate a price for the domain name. This is particularly useful if the domain name that is already taken represents your business name.

You need to complete the final step and complete your registration by paying for it. Usually once you setup your domain name servers to your web host it will take twenty four to seventy two hours to propagate to all the domain name servers on the internet and your domain name will become active.
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Profitable Domain Names - 4 Keys to Domain Names

The domain name is a very important part of any website. Without an interesting and compelling domain name, it proves to be difficult to get repeat customers to a website, along with new customers. So remember these little pointers the next time you are stuck with the right domain name for your website.

It is rather advantageous to you to add your keywords in your domain name. This is because many people look for websites using keywords; and if you have a domain name that is not related to the niche that you have, you only get traffic that is not interested in your website or keywords.

It is always better to choose a domain name for your website that is not too long. Shorter domain names are easier to remember, and use on the internet. People tend to prefer remembering, and thus visiting websites having short domain names. Never keep changing your domain name. Stick to a single domain name as the older the domain name is, the higher the trust search engines have on the domain name and website.

Moreover, if you keep changing domain names, it will be difficult for the website surfer to actually remember your domain name, and website. Moreover, it is the older domain names that have a better search engine ranking than the new domain names. In fact, it proves to be advantageous to you to use an expired domain name that is five years old for your website.
So keep these points in mind when choosing domain names for your website; and be sure of generating more traffic to your website because of the perfect domain name.

Accessories and Equipment for Music Systems, Hidden Cameras and Security Items

Often people purchase a music system, a camera for surveillance purposes or other security equipment and completely ignore all the extra things that will be necessary to operate the equipment with maximum efficiency. Some might regard the accessories as simply techie gimmicks, but each one has good reason for its existence. Some of the accessories are for the purpose of remote control, stabilizer, or zoom capabilities for your remote control equipment. You can purchase equipment that is voice or motion activated around your home leaving you in charge of what you are doing. You can mount your camera to be operated remotely in a 240 degree radius with four of the positions preset.

Another accessories is the kit which allows you to hook more than one video camera together and turn on individual cameras with one remote controller feature. When you are viewing multiple cameras, you don't want to spend your time waiting for each camera to warm up before giving off clear images. You need an accessory that gives you 'instant on features. The multiple cameras with the instant on feature are available with a fish eye view of the room. Having a remote control feature for the cameras will make it possible to operate the direction and the angle of the camera as well as its on/off switch with a single hand held unit. Another accessory that is helpful in order to stabilize the camera is a good mounting system or sometimes a tripod, depending on where you want to place the camera.

Music system accessories include MP3 players and memory cards to expand the number of songs which one may carry along with the equipment. Developing a play list that reflects one's own preferences in music can be the source of as much entertainment as is the listening. Headphones or Bluetooth capability in the players range in quality from just barely functional to full stereo capability so that you can enjoy the pleasure of music wherever you travel and you can do so in privacy without distraction of your fellows.
If your music system is attached to a phone, you have even more accessories that are available. You can use a case to protect the finish, quality headphones, or sometimes a fashion color change to match the equipment to your image of the day.

Other accessories include upgrades to sending and receiving units for your audio and video equipment. You can operate the equipment at longer distances and perform more functions such as turn on more camera, adjust the angle and focus of the camera. You can use accessories to transfer music or entertainment from your PC to your home audio systems better sound capabilities without having to resort to a spaghetti pile of wires and connections. Freeing your music from the less adequate connections in the computer speakers and listening to them on a sophisticated home audio system will definitely add to your listening pleasure.

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Do You Want To Download DVD Movies Online? Read This First!

Are you one of the thousands of people that are trying to find a way to save money when it comes to buying movies? There is good news, there are now places that will allow you to download dvd movies online. Not only can you download movies but you are also able to burn them to a disk and play them not only on your computer but any DVD player as well.
There are many ways to get dvd quality movies online...however, like with anything else that you download there are certain things that you need to keep in mind when choosing a movie download site. Here are the top three things to look for when looking for a great dvd download site.

1. Content - Does the site that your looking at have a large amount of content? Do they offer all of the new releases? The site you choose is only as good as its content. There are many sites online to get your movie downloads from but, few of them constantly update their database to include all of the newly released titles.

2. Legal - Is the site operating under the letter of the law? This is always an important factor to consider when downloading any type of media from the internet. While you might think that it doesn't matter, there are organizations that keep track of who is downloading what. If you are not careful you very well could end up on the wrong end of a lawsuit.

3. Virus Free - Listen, if the site even mentions the word TORRENT downloads...run, and run fast. It has been my experience that these sites are notorious for having more files infected with malicious code than anything that I've ever seen. If you have ever gotten a virus before you know exactly what I am talking about...hours of trying to clean your PC and lots of money out the window on the latest anti-virus software.

I have found it is a safe practice to download from sites that contain "contact us" information as well as a detailed frequently asked questions section. If they are willing to give you the information to contact them should there be any problems chances are they are legitimate. The same goes with the FAQ. It is very easy to find a great site to download dvd movies online from if you are careful when you make your selection and pay attention to the three things that I've outlines above.

The Importance Of Data Backup

It is best for office and home computers that use protected or confidential information like medical records and financial statements or any information you don't want to lose.
Do you keep sensitive information on your computer that you would be upset if you lost it? If someone tells you that he is going to format your hard drive right now and you will lose all of the information on your computer, would you be ready? Computers are a useful part of our lives but we don't always protect ourselves from their loss be it fire, theft or hardware failure.
You must have always come across the phrase "Data Backup" when you talk about data loss. It's not that we don't understand its importance completely but just that we pay little less attention to it than required.

Data backup can be useful only if done in a consistent manner. This is a precautionary measure that needs to be taken. The advantages of backup are evident in the event that the original computer hard disk crashes. Since the chances of that occurring are very high, when it occurs, the backup is very useful. Hence apart from what you need to do is to make sure that the backups that you have taken can be restored. Data backup without data recovery is not very useful. Hence you need to regularly check that recovery is possible too.

You must know the security requirements and concerns, and that your backup software ensures 100% data accuracy while restoring. You must also ensure that your backup software prevents unauthorized access to the information, through a password or a variety of encryption algorithms. You must also ensure that there is less time between the two subsequent backups otherwise if there is longer period between backups, you may lose quite a lot of data.

Online services connect to your PC and backs up all your files and stores them in a server that you can access at any time, from anywhere in the world. You can also set the option of having an online service monitor if you have new files such that it automatically stores new files when detected.

Computer Shopping Tips Online

Buying the right computer for you can be a learning experience if you are willing to take a little time. Price will be an important factor, but it does no good to buy a computer at a low price if it does not have the functions you need for your lifestyle.

First, determine what will be the most important job of your computer. If it's for business, it might require complex accounting applications. It might need large data storage. Your computer may be used primarily for entertainment which requires specialized video cards and additional RAM. It's in your best interest to know what software you plan to install, so that you can check that your new hardware will meet all the requirements.

Once you have ascertained your specific wants and needs, you are ready to go shopping. Shoes and coat are unnecessary, because online shopping is the ultimate way to compare several brands' prices and functionality. You can visit large chains to determine whether they're offering any good sales or discounts. And online shopping allows you to check out retailers that sell products exclusively online, like Tiger Direct.
When you have decided on the computer that you want, it is important to make sure that you buy any accessories that you need. You might need to purchase cables, extra connectors, or other accessories. Sometimes these are part of the package. If not, you can always add them to your online order to avoid any problems when you install.

As the final step before confirming your purchase, check and read the retailer's return policy in regards to both shipping damages and faulty equipment. If you are not sure what their policies are, do not hesitate to ask the retailer for clarification. Knowing what your computer's warranties are could save you a lot of headaches in the future. It is important to save all sales receipts and any paperwork regarding acceptance agreements.

Upon finishing your purchase and your computer is in your new home, you must read through the instructions regarding installation and registrations. By taking a few minutes to do it correctly for the first time, you could save the hours of being frustrated later. In case of finding a mild malfunction or damage in the product you can put all the packing material and documents on one side if there is room for it.

A computer that fits your budget and your needs is a perfect fit for you. Online shopping will help you compare the prices of different models and also help you find the perfect model for your needs. This can all be done with a minimum of fuss on your part.

What MCSE 2000 Certification Entails

MCSE is the abbreviation for Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer. It is the most popular certification from Microsoft and it comes in two streams: Windows 2000 and Windows Server 2003. Each stream has its own set of examinations. People who have the MCSE certifications have the ability and the capacity to provide business solutions because they have the knowledge that is required to design and implement any required technologies. MCSE certifications are quite useful for technical support as well as systems engineers. The certification is also great for technical consultants as well as network and systems analysts and software engineers.

To qualify for the MCSE 2000 certification you have to take about 4 operating exam, 1 design exam and 2 electives. The topics covered in these exams include the configuration, installation and administration of Windows 2000 operating system components. These components include Windows 2000 server implementation and administration. It also includes Windows 2000 Network infrastructure and Windows 2000 Directory Service infrastructure. Other topics that require your focus includes the configuration, installation and the administration of Windows XP professional and the Windows 2003 Server environments. Other areas of focus include Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft Exchange, Network Infrastructure, Active Directory, Network Security and topics that cover networking in general as well as Microsoft software products.

There are different ways to get the MCSE training that you need. The simplest way is to take the training at training centers that are near the location where you reside or work. You can also get the MCSE training that you need by using CD-ROMs or books. What the courses usually cover is extensive but they usually have simple tutorials as well which can easily help you cover whatever it is that you need to know if you have a simple knowledge of how Microsoft systems operate. The MCSE exams aren't expensive, current costs place MCSE training at about $125 and you have to answer a number of multiple choice questions as well as solution building questions and other variations. Content of these exams may change quite regularly so it would be a smart idea to check the Microsoft website in case any of these changes occur.

People who take up MCSE certification enjoy a lot of benefits such as industry recognition as well as access to different forms of technical and product information that come from Microsoft. These people may also enjoy discounts on other products and services associated with Microsoft. The most important benefit that can be derived is an increase in the person's career potential
People who want to know other current requirements for certification may gain this added information from the relevant section of the Microsoft website. You can get information on the necessary details as well as the costs of various tutorial and reference materials associated with the MCSE exams and certifications. These books aren't expensive and they often cost less than $100 each. Specializations in MCSE qualifications vary and the one you decide should be ultimately dependent on your preferences and your decisions.
You can visit
http://www.help-desk-certification-guide.com
for more information on MCSE certifications.

Search Engine Optimization Classes - What Are Your Options

Search engine optimization classes are a choice for people wanting to perfect SEO. This article will discussion your options. If you want to think about taking a course there are probably two main options at your disposal.

Since computers are in our lives to stay, and as more and more everyday people turn to their dream of having a home business, it is more than likely going to involve having a website. For those people who are not that computer literate and are not up on the latest computer jargon, where are they going to go to get their necessary knowledge about SEO?

One of the first places you may want to consider is a local joint vocational school or community college. They may offer classes in SEO as well as other computer related courses. Their prices may not be as prohibitive as some of the other well-known and larger colleges and universities.
The other option is to try to take a course online. If you search long and hard enough on the Internet, you may even find some free courses which may be just as good as the courses you have to pay for.

One example is through Search Engine College. Their main goal is to offer easy, fun and affordable courses in not only search engine optimization but in other search engine marketing subjects as well. All of their courses are delivered by way of the Internet and you can work at your own pace. You will have access to the online classroom area 7 days a week around the clock and will have up to a whole year to complete your course.

Other alternatives include becoming an expert through software tools that make it easy for you without the high expense of tutoring.
It's easy to become a professional search engine optimization specialist in your own home without having to go to search engine optimization classes. Forget about spending thousands of professional search engine optimization. I can show you how to drive more traffic to your site right now by visiting http://www.Seo-Elite-Software-Review.com and get $3210.00 in free professional search engine optimization bonuses.

CCNA, Network+, CCNP, And CCENT Practice Exam - Physical Addresses, Hex Conversions, And More!

Here are some free practice questions for those of you pursuing your Cisco CCNA, CCENT, and CCNP certifications, as well as the Network+ certification!

Cisco CCENT And Network+ Certification:
What do the terms "physical address", "MAC address", and "hardware address" have in common?
Answer: They all describe the same thing - a Data Link layer address. The terms "physical address" and "hardware address" refer to the fact that MAC addresses are physically burned into the network hardware, in this case the Network Interface Card (NIC).

CCNA Certification:
Short answer: What's the binary equivalent of the hex value c9?
Answer: We've got 12 ("c") units of 16 and 9 units of 1: 192 + 9 = 201. The binary equivalent of 201 is 11001001.

CCNA Certification / BSCI Exam:
Of the following, traffic for which ports is translated from a broadcast to a unicast when the ip helper-address command has been configured?

A. TIME
B. TACACS
C. WHO
D. SNMP
E. TALK
F. DNS

Answers: A, B, F. These are the ports that are translated from broadcast to unicast with the ip helper-address command:

TIME, port 37; TACACS, port 49; DNS, port 53; BOOTP/DHCP Server, port 67; BOOTP/DHCP Client, port 68; TFTP, port 69; NetBIOS name service, port 137;NetBIOS datagram service, port 138.

CCNP Certification / BCMSN Exam:
The full command to disable a switch port's ability to transmit DTP frames is ____________.
Answer: switchport nonegotiate.

CCNP Certification / ISCW Exam:

Briefly describe a "DDoS" attack.
Answer: A Distributed Denial-Of-Service attack is a typical DoS attack, but one that is carried out by a large number of attackers rather than a single host.

Microsoft Certifications - Why Are They Important to Computer Professionals?

There are variety of reasons why Microsoft certifications are important to computer professionals. Computer professional employers need to hire competent employees for IT solutions. And ,those computer professionals who have certifications and are looking for employment are more easily employable.

Besides, the numbers don't lie -- 75% of managers believe that certifications are important for team performance, and 66% of managers believe that certifications improve the level of service and support offered to IT users and customers.

The fact is that getting certified by Microsoft is no walk in the park. They require rigorous exams to be passed before certification is granted. This means that the person who is certified in that area has demonstrated at one time a remarkable expertise in that type of technology.
This will appeal to computer professionals in all types of businesses. For example, there are certifications as they relate to satisfying customer needs, to reducing the downtime of a network and making the network run more efficiently, as well as certification related to services that will take your company to a higher level.

Those who possess Microsoft certifications have been shown to improve the deployment of projects within an organization. This means that with a Microsoft certified professional you have a better chance of delivering a project on time and also delivering it within your budget.
Also, there is no denying that unplanned support can eat up all of your human and information resources. Independent research has validated the fact that those who are certified in specific Microsoft technologies decrease the chance that unplanned support will be needed, as well as cut back on downtime related to technology.

In any case, those who have been certified in different Microsoft technologies will enjoy competitive advantage over others in their fields, because their skill levels will be more advanced, both as they relate to technical skills as well as professional skills.
In conclusion, I have demonstrated to you why employers and computer professionals place Microsoft certifications in high regard.

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The Lowdown On MCDBA Certification

In the IT working world getting ahead means acquiring specific certifications. Without a certification, one is likely to stay stagnant and even lose credibility within one's job due to lack of credentials. And most likely, without certification stabilization one will be slower to start an actual and straightforward IT career path. From this, it seems clear that certification capabilities allow for IT expansion and overall betterment. This is true, and such expansion occurred a few years back for one particular IT sector, paving way for golden opportunity.

MCDBA Offering:
For database administrators, great opportunity was created in 1998 with the release of Microsoft's SQL Server 7.0. This brought upon attached certification possibilities for workers related and affiliated to such technologies. From such an opportunity the notion of MCDBA or Microsoft Certified Database Administrator certification was pushed forth.
This was a delight to database management specialists and SQL Server specialists, as their field of work, database administration, finally received official recognition from Microsoft. From this, they knew better and broader roads would be ahead, simply through the offering of MCDBA certification.

Brighter and Broader Horizons:
With capabilities for database administrators to attain MCDBA certification, they knew perks would soon be at hand, as well as unquestionable opportunity. Beyond prospect of gaining actual certification in their field -one they have been crafting and molding for quite some time- they also took into account the soon at hand prominence. This esteemed standing within their workplace as well as tinges of professionalism would soon be tangible and would further drive their careers in successful directions.

MCDBA Training:
One can't just go into getting their MCDBA without some form of training. It's extra work, but definitely pays off. Those who successfully finish MCDBA training will gain eligibility for official MCDBA certification, obviously making one an MCDBA professional.
MCDBA training is intended to help individuals pass three core examinations as well as one elective exam which are required to complete the MCDBA certification process.
Going through the training process will signify to current or prospective employers one possesses the specific skills that are needed to construct, apply and administer SQL Server databases, which are all necessary to become fully operational as a database administrator.

Benefits of MCDBA Training:
For database administrators, analysts and developers, MCDBA training is advantageous in multiple ways. All employers realize a person who sticks through MCDBA training has gained vast knowledge and precise knowhow to get any IT job done well. By completing MCDBA training one is putting their dedication on display toward their IT field.
Better still, after going through training and gaining actual MCDBA certification, confidence will skyrocket, spurring quality work that results in increased salary, heightened productivity and sturdiness in one's career pursuits. One's job stance will be better positioned as well, merely due to the way one is viewed by co-workers and management. The all around improvements are drastic.

Other perks include acquired access to direct technical and product information from Microsoft, invitation and inclusion to Microsoft events and even discounted pricing on products and/or services from particular or affiliated companies. An actual hard copy certificate, a transcript, wallet card and lapel pin are also provided to distinguish one as an MCDBA professional among associate and client individuals.

So, if getting ahead to gain certification as a database management specialist or SQL Server specialist means going through MCDBA training, then why not do it? The benefits are clear and in abundance. The only thing stopping one from pushing ahead to tackle such an IT career building investment is laziness. And the IT working world is anything but lazy. So, opt to be ambitious rather than lethargic. Do this and it's certain one will be successful within the IT workforce.

Using Microsoft Office in Windows Vista

Windows recently released their new operating system called Vista. It is quite different from Windows XP, 2000, and the others and it does take some time to learn all that it offers as well as how it is different from your previous OP. Additionally, you will need to learn how to use Microsoft Office within Windows Vista and a Microsoft Office training course for Vista may be especially helpful.

There is a new Microsoft Office called Office “12” that will really help computer users take advantage of their computer and really enjoy software that can do practically everything. Some other versions of Microsoft Office will work with Vista, but they won’t work as optimally as would the new Office “12.” With this new Office out MS Office training will be a necessity because it is completely new and updated not to mention Vista is completely new making for a potentially difficult transition for computer users. Of course, Office “12” is not the real name; it’s just code until the real name is revealed. The new Office will allow people to work they way they want to without focusing on how they are working, which is something completely new in the software industry. The Microsoft Office CBT will also be different and require a new approach.

If you are planning on becoming Microsoft Office certified then you will definitely need to learn all you can about the program as well as how it works within Vista. It really is comparable to unchartered waters because it is so different than the Windows and Office systems we were so accustomed to before. Things change and that is good for technology however it makes learning the new technology just a bit of a hassle sometimes. Nevertheless, Vista is the new operating systems and the new Office are paving the way into a new experience on the computer.

A Review of 2003 Microsoft Office

Similar to the earlier versions of Microsoft Office, the 2003 Microsoft Office is a package of software programs designed for various office work activities. The programs Excel, Word, Access, Outlook, OneNote, Visio, PowerPoint, InfoPath, FrontPage, Project, Publisher, and Live Meeting are included in the 2003 Microsoft Office. The 2003 version of Microsoft Office combines them all together under a sort of bulk rate price tag but each of these programs is also sold as a separate software product.

This version of Microsoft Office boasts a more complete package than any of the previous versions. It offers more programs, and the most up to date versions of the software available. Of course, the older versions of the Office package are still perfectly good. In fact, I’m still using the 2000 addition, and am perfectly happy with it.

You can be easily sucked into the hype over the 2003 Office deal only to discover that you didn’t really need the ‘improvements’. Like all software companies, Microsoft is update crazy. Microsoft newer versions represent an entire new product line for a minimal cost to them because they are basically the same thing as the older version.

The Microsoft Office concept is a huge success for the software giant. Just about every computers that major businesses own has a copy of 2003 Microsoft Office or some earlier version. You can do just about anything including writing form letters, tracking data, creating visual presentations, sending emails, creating graphical designs, combining text and graphical images, and arranging online meetings through 2003 Microsoft Office programs.

I use Excel, Word, and PowerPoint most of the time. Anyone who does any kind of work involving presentations, writing, and organizing data will rely heavily on these three programs. These three programs alone make the 2003 Microsoft Office package a good deal. Excel and Word are vital programs for personal use, even if you don’t work with computers because they make letter writing and tracking your finances much easier.

Satellite TV and Digital Video Recorders: DVR Or PVR

Why you need a Personal Video Recorder (PVR) with your satellite TV

The analog sattelite TV, cable TV and terrestrial TV signals that we have watched and loved for the last few decades will soon be switched off and if you want to continue watching TV when that happens then you will need to upgrade your system to digital. Your old VCR will still give you limited service but if you want to take advantage of all the features offered by the new digital TV services then you will want to upgrade to a digital video recorder (DVR) or a Personal Video Recorder (PVR)

Right now you might be watching digital TV from satellite or cable and also have a tried and trusted analog terrestrial TV system to allow you to watch more than one channel at a time. Unfortunately you won't be able to do this when the analog transmissions are turned off.

What will a PVR or DVR do for you?
Here are just some of the amazing things that can be done with a PVR and your old VCR could have performed only one of them. Use them with your digital satellite TV systems and they can be awesome features.

Time Shift viewing
Shifting the time at which you watch your favourite programs by recording a digital TV program and replaying it later. This is one of the few things that an analog VCR does well.

Tagging a series of digital programs
Some PVR services like the Sky+ digital satellite TV in the UK offer a feature to mark a series of programs and record them when they are transmitted rather than have to enter the information into the recorder for each episode. No longer do you need to remember when they are broadcast any more, just let your faithful PVR do all the work for you. For this feature to be available there must be an electronic program guide available, which means that not all services will support it.

Make your own digital TV channel
You can set your PVR to record many programs from many different channels and then watch these recordings back to back as if it were your own personal digital TV channel. You can even start watching your new channel while your PVR is still recording.

Record a whole series of one program
Capturing a whole series of your favourite program and then watching the whole lot in a mammoth session is so simple for a PVR. You can also then burn the whole lot to a DVD if your PVR has a DVD recorder, and keep it on your shelf.

Digital Video Recorder: What Is A PVR Or A DVR?

The Personal Video Recorder replaces your VCR

Don't things move quickly nowadays?
It seems only yesterday that the first VCRs became available and changed the way that we used our TVs forever. Now it seems that you will soon have to replace all your old analog TV equipment including your VCR with digital TV receivers and digital video recorders (DVR) if you haven't done so already.

Analog satellite TV, cable and terrestrial TV transmissions will soon be turned off and when that happens you will need digital TV equipment if you plan to continue to watch TV.
If you don't want to change your VCR at this time you will still be able to record digital TV from the analog AV output of your digital receiver but you won't be able to take advantage of all the new features on offer. In fact you will have fewer options available to you than before unless you upgrade to a Personal Video Recorder (PVR) or a DVR.

Digital Video Recorder or DVR explained?
A DVR captures digital video or digital TV and records it onto a hard drive like the one in your computer. In fact a DVR is a computer dedicated to the task of recording and playing back digital video. All a computer needs to be able to do this over and above all the usual stuff is a digital TV tuner.
Your DVR tuner has to be able to receive and decode signals from your chosen provider so there are different types available depending on whether you use digital satellite TV, cable or terrestrial TV.
Some systems that provide premium pay for channels will insist that you use their own equipment to receive their programming and you may have to pay even more to use their PVR or DVR equipment

What does a DVR do for you?
With a DVR you can capture and record digital TV programs onto a hard drive that's inside the unit. You can typically record up to about 40 hours of video onto the internal hard drive.
A DVR makes it possible to record a live transmission while you are watching a recording and if you have a DVR with two digital tuners then you can watch one channel while you are recording another or record 2 programs from different channels while watching a recording made earlier.
Your DVR will also pause live TV if you want it to and restart it later. It turns live transmissions into recordings on the fly.

Personal Video Recorder or PVR explained?
A PVR or Personal Video Recorder is a DVR with some advanced features. For instance with a PVR you might find that it can learn what programs you watch and automatically record them for you if you forget to set the recorder. You can also use a PVR to create a recording playback list and have it record only the best programs and then watch them as if it were your own personal TV channel.

Watch NBC, CBS, ABC, FOX, CNN & BBC TV Online Channels for Free

More and more people are switching from satellite dish TV and cable TV to the free online TV option. This is as a result of high installation costs and monthly subscription fees of satellite and cable TV. More over cable TV is particularly expensive and its prices have kept increasing for the last five years. Dish satellite TV, despite relatively lower cost as compared to cable, depends on the weather conditions.

Comparison Between Satellite Dish TV, Cable TV And Online Free TV

Satellite dish TV is however superior in terms of quality since it transmits TV signals in digital mode. Satellite dish TV therefore enjoys one advantage over cable TV because of the digital clear sound and picture quality. Te only downside to dish TV is that it is also not a cheaper option when compared to the absolutely free online TV channels.

You may not be able to get the HDTV on online TV or even the pay-per-view privileges. But the fact is that when it comes to accessing Free-To- Air TV channels, online Free Television wins the contest.

Accessing all network TV channels through the cheaper free online TV alternative

It is now possible to access the free network channels on your computer at home or work. Watching the CBS, NBC, ABC, CNN, FOX and BBC news and movie network channels on your computer is an unbeatable advantage. In addition you can also access other world TV channels from over 70 countries and languages.

How does online TV software download work?

Online TV is free television that is provided over the internet all over the world. TV stations have realized the potential of the internet in transmitting video and audio signals and have started to offer their TV network services over the internet for free.

Data Input Masks in Microsoft Access

If you're new to creating databases, you may not have been applying validation rules to the fields you create. In the short term, this may be a problem-free way to take in data, especially if you're the only person who uses the database.

If you have more than one person doing data entry, however, you may want to set up validation rules for your data inputs. This will save time in the long run because it provides an immediate way to assure that data is entered according to a specific format, and that necessary fields are not left empty.

Inconsistent data can cause reporting problems, and create additional work for the database administrator. Postal codes, phone numbers, serial numbers, dates, titles and any other number of data types can be validated upon entry. If the entered data does not match the specified format, Access will indicate the error and ask the user to re-enter the data using the correct format.

To ensure that data are entered properly, the easiest form of validation involves applying an input mask to a field. Access provides an Input Mask Wizard to make the process easy.

To start the Input Mask Wizard, select the Input Mask property and choose the ellipsis button. Depending upon what you were doing immediately prior to this, Access may ask if you want to save the table you've been working in. Click Yes to save the table. The Input Mask Wizard will provide a list of pre-configured input masks, for example you can choose to force a user to enter a telephone number in a predefined format to prevent data entry errors. Select the mask you want to apply. If no mask suits your needs exactly, choose one that is similar. You'll have the opportunity to fine-tune the mask to your liking. Click Next.

Use the Input Mask box to adjust the input mask to your specifications. Choose the placeholder characters that will serve as examples for your mask and click Next.

Indicate whether or not you want symbols (such as hyphens or parentheses) stored along with your field data. Click Finish.

You can modify a mask to require or restrict the use of specific characters. Characters can also be indicated as optional. Input masks can also be configured with modifiers that don't appear as data, but act on the data. For example, a modifier may convert all entered data to upper case (for example a postcode would always appear as upper case) or lower case letters, insert a thousands separator in a string of numbers, or substitute asterisks for a stored password.

Accounts Software Tally - New Version 9 Continues to Impress

When running a business that spans the globe, the right support is important. Regulations and operations of worldwide small businesses are a little different than homegrown varieties. In addition to keeping up with global trade and tax regulations, the language barrier can divide companies, especially in the sharing of information. That's why its important to have a software that speaks your language, even if everyone in the company doesn't. That's where the accounts software Tally comes in.

Tally is truly a software for today's global economy. Not only does it allow you to review, create reports, and print in any language you desire, but you can do it at the same time as others who are accessing the same information. That's truly powerful and unique to this software. This saves time and money for everyone involved.

No need to worry about having your lawyers constantly review for system for compliance with new regulations either. The accounts software Tally has a new version to update regulations automatically. Whether you deal with VAT, Excise for Traders, service tax, TDS, or a combination of them all, this software allows you to get back to business, saving even more time and money.

Audio Web Video Conferencing Options

When considering conferencing options it is important to know what main areas are available. Audio web video conferencing are the primary options, each with their own highpoints and drawbacks. In most cases a company can easily determine which conferencing option they will primarily use and then from there can look for conferencing services that is most affordable.

Audio Conferencing
Audio conferencing is the most basic conference service available. Audio conferencing is a very simple set up requiring only a telephone and a toll free number. Some of the benefits with choosing a strictly audio conferencing service is that is the cheapest of the conferencing services. Pricing is based on a flat rate and depending on the service provider, some extras are included free with the basic package. Some of the drawbacks with audio conferencing are due to its relatively basic set up; the options may not completely meet the needs of a business. For larger audio conferences it will not be possible for everyone to provide verbal feedback. Out of the three services, audio web video conferencing, audio is the most basic.

Web Conferencing
If audio is too basic for a company’s needs, web conferencing may be a more acceptable solution. The level of involvement in a web conference can range from viewing simple text via a central server, or even with the addition of audio provider real time voice as well. Web conferencing is a little more costly depending on how much interaction the software allows. Also with web conferencing every participant will need to be online, which means everyone would need a computer and access to the Internet. If the conference is audio web video conferencing, it will have to be a high-speed connection. While web conferencing is usually more expensive, the fact that infinite amounts of data can be transferred and immediately reviewed easily out-weighs that.

Video Conferencing
Occasionally a company will decide to roll up audio web video conferencing all into one package. Most commonly this service is referred to as simply video conferencing. Because video conferencing usually combines audio web and video utilizing an online connection, it can most accurately replicate the feel of being in the same room with someone. Video conferencing is of course one of the most expensive options, but with a little planning doesn’t have to be out of range.

Conference Call Decision: Web Conference Calling vs Offline Conference Calls

Web conference call is in its infancy and many people are not aware of its multifarious application. Initially, web conference call was used as an audio conference call and was limited to presentation calls. Live video conferencing became possible with the arrival of broadband. The right amalgamation of several features of Internet, computers and software has transformed web conference call to the level of face-to-face meeting.
The greatest advantage that web conference calling has over offline conference calls is that it gives real time interaction with several people. When implemented properly it is just like having a discussion in your conference hall. Unlike most offline conference calls, in web conference call the people engaged in conversation can share and exchange ideas by illustrating it on the whiteboard. This becomes very handy in cases where only drawings can clearly explain the idea. Since this is done in real time with the support of audio, the effect it has is far reaching and cannot be matched by offline conference calls.

Web conference calling is an ideal conference call service for business as it gives the opportunity to discuss issues and put them to vote and fix the issue on hand. This means that by sitting in your office in Manhattan through the conference call you can talk with your subordinates in any part of the world and discuss the business plans. There is no limit to the number of people who can take part in the digital web conference. Offline conference call has the limitation of number and when there are more than three locations it throws up several difficulties. The number of location is never a problem in web conference calling.

Why Should You Use Audio Conference Calling

When you think of audio conference calling you may stop and wonder what other types of conference calling services could there be? Well, there are several key aspects to conference calling. This type of communication has become big business. This article will help you understand some of the keys to audio conference calling.
It used to be that a conference call was only used for training your employees. However; these days many network marketers use audio conference calling services to sell products and entice others who wish to make money online.

There are many other types of conference calling services. You have conference calling services that are conducted over you computer with the help of a voip device. As times have advanced you can now have video conferencing. It used to be only in the movies that you seen these with James Bond or Sci-Fi movies, and star Wars. However, now anyone who desires to have hi tech commutation can do so.

Really the key issue involving audio conference calling is the cost per minute or rate they charge to conduct such a call. You can find very affordable rates on the market these days. Lucky for you there are many companies competing for your business.

You can use an audio conference calling service for just about anything you desire. You may need to train your board members or employees from a remote location. With the right audio conference calling service you can do just that.