Computer Spot

When you go to visit a website, most likely you simple enter a web address that looks like a name or combination of words. These are domain names, and they are used to make it easier for people to find web sites.

The servers that websites are actually hosted on hold I.P. (Internet Protocol) address, rather than domain names. The I.P. address is a string of numbers, and is unique to a particular server, or website, or other entity online.

A system called the Domain Name System (DNS) is used to link the easier to remember domain names with the far less memorable I.P. addresses. There are occasionally problems when a domain name cannot be resolved with it’s I.P. address, but on the whole the system runs well.

The problem is that the system that is currently in use is I.P. version four, and it will give a grand total of around 4.3 billion unique addresses. These addresses are starting to run out.

There are now so many web users and so many websites that there is only just enough I.P. addresses to go around. If the internet is to continue it’s expansion, we will soon need more numbers, or there will be none for new sites and only current sites will be able to continue. Read the rest of this entry →

In its latest move to deal with the problems that computer viruses online can cause, a senior researcher for Microsoft, Scott Charney has suggested that infected machines should be banned from using the internet.

The theory is that it would prevent the further spread of viruses and allow for the machine in question to be cleaned up, but is Microsoft simply shifting the blame?

Viruses and other malware is an ongoing problem for computer users, and has been since the early days. As the number of users of the internet grew, so did the number of viruses that were circulating, and the risk that your computer may fall victim to one of them.

Anti-virus, and other anti-malware packages are available at little or no cost to protect the user against the threats, but still occasionally problems occur.

Sometimes it is because of the failure of the computer user to keep their software up to date, and sometimes it is simply because an exploit in the operating system has been found and a virus written before any protection can be released. Read the rest of this entry →

If there is one thing that people like it is something that is available to them for free. This especially goes for computer software.

Various places offer free software programs for people on a trial period or shareware versions of products that are free. These can range from business products to games. There are many places that you can visit and start downloading computer software off the Internet.

CNet’s Download.com is one of the world’s top places to go for downloading computer software off the Internet. They have different types of software on this site.

These programs include developer tools, web browsers, spyware and virus protection programs and drivers for hardware programs. Some fun software, like screensavers or games, can be found on Download.com too. Read the rest of this entry →

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Monitoring your kids’ use of the internet by sitting with them is the most ideal way to keep them away from all the threats possible online. But this isn’t possible all the time.

So, to make sure that your kids are safe using the internet when you aren’t around, there are a number internet safety rules that your kids should know.

1.    Follow the specific time to use the computer. Explain to them why there is a need to set internet time. Let them develop obedience as a virtue and a sense of responsibility for their actions.

2.    Never share personal information to strangers you meet online. These include: name, home address, phone number, email address, password, school information, bank account information, and credit card numbers. Online predators are everywhere and their main targets are your kids who are innocently giving their personal information that can put their safety on the line. Read the rest of this entry →

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Your kids are the primary target of internet-based threats like computer viruses, adware, and spyware through the websites they frequently visit and misleading information they receive.

This is the reason why, as parents, it is important to discuss with your kids how to surf the net safely and away from any internet-based threats.

Downloads

Downloading files from unknown source is one of the most common reasons why the computer is infested with viruses and spyware.

Free games, flash animations, bundled emoticons, jokes, screen savers, and even free spyware removal downloads are potentially unsafe. Read the rest of this entry →

Peer-to-peer file-sharing is very popular among kids. But using this may involve illegally downloading, sharing or copying copyrighted files which is considered piracy and punishable by law.

So to keep your kids away from the possible risks of p2p file-sharing program, here are the things you can do:

1. Inform your kids about the impending risk.

Piracy is considered stealing. And any civilized society imposes penalty on those who steal files from other people.

Also, p2p file-sharing is a venue for spyware and viruses to enter your computer and infest the files on it.

You may experience that it isn’t enough to tell your kids that it’s bad so it will help if you discuss further the consequences of doing such things.

•    P2P file sharing can put your computer at risk from viruses and other internet-based threats like spyware and adware.
•    The computer and other files associated with illegal downloads such as disks and flash drives can be confiscated.
•    A fine of $30,000 can be imposed to the pirate according to the U.S. copyright law. Read the rest of this entry →

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Internet addiction isn’t common to parents and teachers; and it isn’t that widely recognized in the medical community as well. But it doesn’t mean that you can ignore it as a serious health condition.

Here are the things you should know about Internet addiction…

Internet Addiction Symptoms

There are several symptoms visible to kids with internet addictions. Physical symptoms include headaches and migraines associated with the use of the computer, carpal tunnel syndrome, backaches, neglect of personal hygiene, lack of sleep and inconsistent sleeping patterns, and dry eyes. Read the rest of this entry →

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Our access to information has never been as convenient. In ancient times, only young men were allowed to go to school and learn about philosophers and literature.

When the ultra-conservative Middle Ages came along, knowledge was left in the hands of the religious, and wouldn’t see a renewal until the Renaissance.

As the centuries passed, people were granted greater access to information, until our modern day scholars decided to make things easier for everyone.

From libraries stocking books in order, we moved to databases that stored information in a way that it could be stored, searched through, and retrieved. Read the rest of this entry →

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Do you recall the first time you ever used the Internet? You might have wondered where in the world you could find information about computers without having websites to go to. And this might still be an on-going dilemma for many people.

How do you really search information on the Internet? The answer is fairly simple – use a search engine. An example of a search engine is Google and Yahoo.

When you go to their website, you will notice that there’s a long bar where you can type something. It also has a search button at the end. That’s what a search engine looks like. Read the rest of this entry →

We’ve all heard of computer viruses. Even people who are neophytes to computers have heard tales of computer viruses spreading like wildfire through a network and wreaking havoc.

Unfortunately those tales, while mildly exxagerated, are fairly accurate portrayals of how potentially damaging viruses can be.

Aside from regular computer viruses, however, another irritating and potentially destructive type of computer program that can infect your pc through the internet is spyware, and its little cousin, adware.

Adware by itself is generally harmless, albeit irritating. It is a program that basically inserts itself into your system and spams you with tons of unasked for and unsolicited advertising.

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