Since the days of DOS, we have been told to install an antivirus program on our computers to keep our computers protected from viruses and other malicious software. Over the years, though, malware developers have become more advanced in their development of malware to the point where many antivirus programs are constantly playing catch up, or have failed to find malware installed on a computer.
Antivirus programs have also become more advanced in how they have detected malware, but have fallen short of protecting a computer 100% from various malware. In reality, most antivirus products are “reactive protection” from malware, and not “proactive protection”, meaning that they are able to find and remove malware once the malware has infected computers. While antivirus programs are still an important piece of securing your computer, it is now recommended to have a layered defense when it comes to security.
I recently reduced the number of guest posts I accepted on my blog – almost to the point where I stopped accepting guest posts entirely. Guest posts have turned into an issue recently after Matt Cutts began taking action against sites that accepted guest posts. The guest posting situation has caused me to review my guest post situation for Technically Easy – should I continue to accept guest posts, or should I stop altogether.
After some thought I have decided to continue to accept guest posts, but have modified Technically Easy’s guest posting guidelines to eliminate some of the guest posts that I don’t believe are high-quality.
There are many issues that can occur with computers, and most of the time those issues can be a cause of frustration and even anger. Most parts that make up a computer can fail at any time, which can result in an expensive repair bill.
While not all failures can be prevented all the time, there are many things you can do to prevent some of the more common issues that you may face. Taking care of your computer can go a long way to helping you avoid expensive computer repairs.
The Internet is a haven for both viruses and malware that infect millions of computers each year. These types of software are coded to do a specific task, such as steal personal information, restrict access to a computer to extort money, or just make a computer inoperable. There are many bad things that can happen because of malware, and most, if not all malware, originates from the Internet.
While it may seem like an impossible task to prevent malware from being installed on your computer, in reality, it can easily be controlled by practicing “safe computing.” My current desktop is over 4 years old, has the same first install of Windows 7, and has had no virus or malware installed because I practice “safe computing.” Safe computing isn’t complex to understand, and usually just requires setting up both your computer and network to help protect all devices that are connected to your network – most settings you will only need to change once.
To you, a computer is something that you may use for going online, checking your e-mail, playing video games or do work. To a hacker, however, your computer is much more. A computer to a hacker is about the processing power, the applications that are installed, and, of course, the data that is stored on the hard drive. All this information combined is like gold to a hacker.
There are many ways in which hackers can use what you have stored on your computer, as well as what you have installed on your computer. Below are some of the reasons a hacker may be interested in your computer, and what you can do to help prevent hackers from gaining access to your computer.
There may be times when you are having issues with your Linksys EA2700 wireless router, such as not being able to connect to the Internet, or even your wireless network. You may even have forgotten the administrator password or the network passphrase, and retrieving such information is impossible without logging into the router.
If you are having issues with your router, one solution is to reset the router back to factory defaults. When you do such a reset on the router, you will be erasing any custom security and router settings that you have established, so you will need to secure your wireless network after the reset. There are two ways you can reset the Linksys EA2700 wireless router, and both are described below.
Using the Reset Button
All routers have at least one physical button that you can press to reset the router back to factory defaults. The Linksys EA2700 wireless router has two reset buttons – on the bottom and one on the back. Using either button will reset the router.
Ensure your router is plugged in and turned on.
Press and hold either the reset button on the bottom for about 15 seconds. You can stop pressing when the power light indicator flashes.
The location of the reset button on the Linksys EA2700 wireless router.
Using the Router’s Setup
If you remember the password to get access to your router’s setup, then you can reset the router directly from the router’s dashboard. To reset the router from the dashboard, use the following steps:
Open a Web browser and type “http://192.168.1.1” (without quotes) in the address bar. Press ENTER.
When a login windows appears, enter the username and password for your router.
From the top menu, click the “Administration” option.
The Linksys EA2700 “Administration” option.
From the second-level menu at the top, click the “Factory Defaults” option.
Linksys EA2700 “Factory Defaults” option.
On the “Factory Defaults” page, click the “Restore Factory Defaults” button.
Linksys EA2700 “Restore Factory Defaults” button.
Click the “OK” button when a warning message is displayed.
Once you have reset your router back to the factory defaults, you should then follow the steps to properly secure your wireless network. If you are unsure of how to do this, you can follow the instructions in How to Secure the Linksys EA2700 (N600) Wireless Router.
Google has always been a bit of a divisive beast. The search engine is obviously useful (try searching for Lenovo products in your Yellow Pages) but they too seem a bit too powerful sometimes. Their hands-free Google Glass headset generated a reasonable amount of controversy, as well as some mixed reviews. However, that didn’t prevent a number of companies deciding to try something similar.
Today, we’re going to take a look at those alternative to Google Glass, perfect for those that like the idea of the Glass but don’t like the idea of Google getting any more of their cash than is strictly necessary.
The Canon “L” series of lenses are synonymous with professional photography. Those lenses are built with the best quality materials that offer the best build and durability of any lens on the market. Of course, such quality comes at a price – a price that puts those lenses out of reach for many amateur photographers.
For Ontario, Canada residents, they may be familiar with a photography store called Henry’s that sells many photography and videography products. Henry’s is now providing the ability for amateur photographers to use the best lenses – in addition to other Canon lenses – without spending thousands of dollars. If you are an amateur photographer, you can now rent a lens for much less than it would be to buy one using Henry’s Rentals.
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