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Author :: Terrence F. Doheny  |
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| Article Title :: Passwords and the Human Factor |
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| Passwords have a strange dual nature. The stronger and safer the password the more likely it will be undermined by human weakness.It is widely known that passwords are the most common means of access control. It is also common knowledge that passwords are the easiest way to compromise a system. Passwords have two basic functions. First, they allow initial entry to a system. Next, after access, they grant permission to various levels of information. This access can range from public data to restricted trade secrets and pending patents.The best passwords are a lengthy and complex mix of upper and lower case letters, numbers and symbols. The tendency for people when using these (read full article) |
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Author :: Jason Kohrs |
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| Article Title :: Flash Memory, Part I: MMC and SD |
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| MMC and SDFlash memory is available in so many formats that it can be difficult to know what will work with any particular device. Devices such as MP3 players, PDAs, mobile phones, digital cameras, and personal computers can take advantage of flash memory to bolster their storage capacity, but selecting the right format may be easier said than done.To try to address all of the common formats in one Tech Tip might be quite a read, so we're doing a two part series on Flash Memory. Part I of the Flash memory series will focus on two similar, very popular and generally interchangeable formats: MMC and SD.The BasicsBefore getting into the details, some background o (read full article) |
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Author :: Per Strandberg |
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| Article Title :: Is DVD Storage An Attractive Alternative For Your Computer Backup? |
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| If you have a computer for home use or for your business and don't take comprehensive backup for full protection then you are in the danger-zone.
Maybe you do not take any backup at all.You can find in Windows a basic backup utility which are installed during the installation.I should say for all Windows…,but in fact it is not included during the installation of Windows XP Home Edition.It is as if Microsoft thinks that data protection is not necessary for home computers and computers used by small businesses.It is true that hard drives are becoming less prone to hard disk crashes.But, if you consider not only hard disk crashes, but also virus infection (read full article) |
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Author :: Chris Bryant |
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| Article Title :: Introduction To ISDN, Part II |
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| In the previous ISDN article, we looked at how and why one router dials another using ISDN. Just as important is knowing what keeps the link up once it is dialed.Why? Because ISDN acts as a phone call between two routers, and it's billed that way to your client. The two routers that are connected by this phone call may be located in different area codes, so now we're talking about a long distance phone call.If your ISDN link does not have a reason to disconnect, the connection could theoretically last for days or weeks before someone realizes what's going on. This is particularly true when the ISDN link is used as a backup for another connection type, as is commonly the (read full article) |
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Author :: Chris Bryant |
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| Article Title :: Cisco Certification: Introduction To ISDN, Part IV |
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| In part III of this ISDN primer, we learned that PPP has two main methods of authentication that Cisco certification candidates need to know how to configure: PAP and CHAP.PAP has very few advantages over CHAP. PAP passwords are carried over the line in clear-text, which in today's world is a very bad idea. PAP configuration also requires additional configuration with the "ppp pap sent-username" command, so anyone who can see your running configuration can also see the PAP password.The only advantage PAP has over CHAP is a slim one. With PAP, a different password can be used by the each of the routers involved in the authentication. CHAP requires that the password be th (read full article) |
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Author :: Chris Bryant |
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| Article Title :: Learning To Navigate Cisco's Online Documentation |
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| When studying for your Cisco CCNA, CCNP, or CCIE exam, you've got a powerful online weapon at your disposal. It's Cisco Connection Documentation, found at www.cisco.com/univercd. This site contains product, code, and protocol documentation for all Cisco products.Many exam candidates really don't start using this powerful tool until they're studying for their more advanced exams. However, it's important for CCNAs, CCNPs, and candidates for these certifications to learn their way around this site. It comes in handy for finding default values that Cisco really enjoys asking about on exams, and the protocol documentation found there can help you study as well.The site can be (read full article) |
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Author :: Maria Marsala |
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| Article Title :: Have You Invited A Spy Into Your Computer? |
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| Yes, it's true. You may have inadvertently invited a spy into your computer. This spy is known as "spyware, adware, or trojans", and once it is in your computer it starts taking statistical information as you travel the Internet. In some cases, it may send you pop-up ads and slow down your computer. A wired.com article, mentions it "could even collect your credit card information".How did you invite the spy?Maybe you visited a website you knew and enjoyed only to find that it was recently purchased by a pornography site. The new company has imbedded "spyware" into the home page and now, in many cases without your knowledge, it is on your computer.Maybe you downloaded (read full article) |
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Author :: David Llennac |
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| Article Title :: iPod users get the picture |
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| iPod users start to get the picture and it’s turning out to be colorful fun!!The latest generation of hi tech gadget users are watching the different media they use start to converge as Apple launches its latest grab for the market with iPod Photo. Not only can you listen to all your music on the go, or organize your business and social life, but now your entire photo collection can be viewed at hand too. With the latest color screens iPod users can turn the favorite toy into a slideshow which is set to music. Watch this with friends hanging out at the beach or connect it to your TV and away you go.Imagine putting your holiday photos to your own sound track and being able (read full article) |
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Author :: Jakob Jelling |
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| Article Title :: Is Desktop Search Deserving? |
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| Google, in their march to stay ahead of the pack of competition, has released Google Desktop Search. With Microsoft's MSN in the lead position and nipping at Google's heels, and Google's new shareholders to please, Google has more incentive than ever to deploy technology both better than the other guy's, and sooner. After all, the first to get loaded to the desktop is more likely to build and retain user loyalty.Google Desktop Search allows you to search within various types of files on your computer. It's still in beta, but is available for download by anyone. It requires Windows XP or Windows 2000 with at least Service Pack 3. It runs as a memory-resident application, with a syst (read full article) |
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Author :: Andrew Karasev |
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| Article Title :: Microsoft Great Plains Dexterity Customizations |
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| Microsoft Business Solutions is on the way to popularize it's ERP systems implementation. Right now such products as Microsoft CRM and Small Business Manager (cheap version of Microsoft Great Plains, based on the same Great Plains Dexterity runtime and DYNAMICS.DIC dictionary) are targeted to self-implementation by in-house IT group. This is short article, written in question/answer/FAQ style to give IT Director/Controller balanced top level information on Microsoft Business Solutions Great Plains implementation. If you have decided on Microsoft Great Plains as main accounting and ERP system you need to know some technical details on Great Plains installation and implementation and wha (read full article) |
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