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  • Delayed Write Failure With External Hard Drive

    Delayed Write Failure With External Hard Drive

    I had recently bought myself a new external hard drive because I had out grown my 250GB western digital drive. My new drive is the 2TB Western Digital My Book. My new drive has three methods of connecting to the computer: USB 2.0, Firewire, or eSATA. Since I don’t have an eSATA connection, I used Firewire.

    While doing a simple file copy, I noticed that the copy speed was dreadfully slow. As a short term solution, I disconnected the Firewire, and connected the USB 2.0, at least until I determined why the Firewire was so slow. With the USB cable connected, I received much faster transfer rates, so I decided to backup my data from the drive to my online provider. During the transfer, I received an error message each time that basically stopped the backup procedure.

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  • Why Common Sense is Vital to Computer Security

    Why Common Sense is Vital to Computer Security

    I read an article about the how Justice Department in Canada launched a mock scam as a security exercise to determine how the employees react to a phishing e-mail. Much like a real phishing e-mail, the mock e-mail was made to look like an official government or financial institution e-mail, with a link to a fake website made to look like a real site.

    The results showed that people can still be tricked into navigating to a fake website with the intention of obtaining personal information. Unfortunately, phishing is still a popular method for malicious people to get information from others, and use that information for criminal purposes. This is a good reminder of how important it is to be vigilant about what we do while online, regardless if it is viewing a website or checking e-mail.

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  • 8 Tips to Get Rid of Video Buffering

    8 Tips to Get Rid of Video Buffering

    Imagine watching a movie online and then right in the middle of a great scene, and then the video starts buffering, causing the video to stop playing. This scenario has been repeated countless times among the millions of Internet users and it is just about the most frustrating thing.

    While some buffering is acceptable at the start of the video because the browser is caching the video data, buffering that continues throughout the video can be very irritating, not to mention time-wasting.

    Before you berate your Internet service provider for poor service, there are a few checks and tweaks you can do on your end of things to ensure smooth streaming of your videos and movies and avoid that whole ‘pot calling the kettle black’ situation. Here are 8 tips that you can use to try to get rid of video buffering.

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  • 6 Tips to Increase Your Productivity Using Siri

    6 Tips to Increase Your Productivity Using Siri

    One of the features that Apple fans love about the new iPhone 4S is Siri. Siri is the voice-activated personal assistant that comes with the new iPhone 4S. Siri uses the technology of artificial intelligence to take voice commands and then simulates the commands to find the best possible way to execute it. With Siri, you will be able to set calendar appointment, send email or text message, search the Internet, use location-based services and more all with just a simple voice command.

    Siri does extend the functionality of your phone and it helps to make iPhone users’ life very convenient. But to be able to maximize the full feature and increase your productivity using Siri has to offer, here are some tips.

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  • iPhone vs Android: How to Choose the Best Smartphone

    iPhone vs Android: How to Choose the Best Smartphone

    For many, iPhone is synonymous with smartphone. Recently, the Android has begun to enjoy a surge of popularity, and developers are constantly working on Android-friendly apps. If you don’t already own a smartphone and are having a hard time choosing which to buy, here are a few tips that should help you decide.

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  • 6 Ways Technology Can Help Your Business

    6 Ways Technology Can Help Your Business

    In a world filled with apps, “likes” and an increasing quantity of viral videos, it’s tempting to brush off everything as a phase. After all, brick-and-mortar businesses have been around since the days of chariots. Who really needs fancy gadgets or social networks to make a sale?

    The truth is that technology can be a huge boon to your business. From overseas communication to digital marketing strategies, technology can boost your revenue, increase your customer retention and generally just make your business run smoother.

    Here are six ways technology can help your business. It isn’t an exhaustive list, of course, but it should be enough to make you reconsider your position on tech.

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  • Top Software Applications You Should Have on a System

    Thousands of software programs are available online. The large number of applications can often make it challenging to make a choice regarding which software you should use and the ones you can do without. The task of choosing software is easier when you know what you need and what will be most beneficial for your daily tasks.

    A number of important software programs are worth installing and are highly recommended for your machine.

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  • Why A Second-Hand Computer Will Suffice For Most

    Why A Second-Hand Computer Will Suffice For Most

    Purchasing a brand new model might seem like the only option when looking for a computer, but have you really weighed up whether a second-hand one will suffice? Buying a second-hand computer means you can get a decent machine for a fraction of the price. For most people, who will not push a new model computer to the maximum of its capabilities anyway, would be better off buying a used machine.

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