Archive for Computing
South Korean Hackers Hit The Core Of The Internet
While DNS access is at the centre of internet usage, it is very rare for hackers to actually hit these sites and have a major impact.
Unfortunately in a chilling blast from the past, i.e. a similar attach in 2002, South Korean hackers have managed to disable three of the thirteen server at UltraDNS, the company which looks after DNS address ending in a variety of suffixes.
The main suffix hit was the “.org” tag which has historically been used by a number of governments for both their public and secret websites. The servers were disabled by sending masses of spam data to the servers over a large space of time, eventually leading to three servers “falling”.
While the attack in 2002 had more widespread repercussions due to the fact that there were less servers in the system, many internet users would not have noticed the recent attack because of the back up and additional servers in place. Even though there has been no widespread disruption or damage to the sites in question, many are starting to wonder if we will see an increase in such attacks over the coming months.
While internet security has increased dramatically over the last few years, it seems that the most basic of prolonged attacks can still have an impact.
Video Games Are The Cure……What Is The Problem?
While many groups have criticised the video gaming industry for the damage caused to the eyes and lives of children in particular, a recent study has found out that there may be benefits to “moderate” use of video games. How can this be?
A study by researchers in the US has identified a number of benefits to playing video games, not least the stimulation to both the eyes and the brain. It seems that action video games in particular change the way in which our brains process visual information, making the brain more alert to surrounding visuals and able to process changes quicker.
The researchers took a group of graduate students and gave them eye tests prior to the study. The group was then split into two and one group was exposed to a degree of video game playing, with the other left to lead normal lives. After a pre-determined time period the groups then returned to under go another round of eye tests. Remarkably the group who had been exposed to video gaming scored higher in the second eye test, while the other group showed no change compared to the initial tests.
Researchers are now speculating that it may be possible to use video games to assist and correct a number of eye conditions, increasing alertness and responsiveness along the way. Let the games begin….
Apple Warning Re : Vista
While the new Windows Vista operating system is out there in the market place, it seems that all is not well with Microsoft’s much awaited system. Apple have strongly recommended that iPod users refrain from upgrading to Vista ahead of compatibility “patches“ required to steady the system.
It appears that one of the potential side-effects of upgrading your iPod to Windows Vista is the chance of major corruption to the device. Apple have also issued advice about connecting iPods to a desktop port supported by Windows Vista, as there is the chance that songs downloaded via the Vista software port may not be compatible with the iPod internal software.
In general Windows Vista has been fairly well received, although there are concerns from both regulators and third parties such as Apple, that the lack of discussion and co-operation in the development of the system will prevent immediate universal acceptance. Even though so-called “fix patches” are common place in the computing world, it is a little worrying to see the current level of concerns being expressed publicly.
While there is no doubt that the Vista operating system is an improvement on all before, there are still a number of issues to address before everybody will be content with the safety and comparability aspects.
The New Threat To Google?
As the influence of the internet continues to grown, moving into all areas of society, there is speculation that we may soon see a new entrant to the massive search engine market - a competitor for the all conquering Google?
Rumour has it that France Telecom, Telefonica, Deutsche Telekom, Hutchinson Whampoa, Telecom Italia, Cingular and Vodafone have all arranged to meet up at a major forthcoming mobile telecom show in Barcelona. It appears that they are looking to discuss the creation of their own search engine service for mobiles, something that may well have a long term impact on the traditional search engine companies such as Google, MSN and Yahoo.
While the idea of a new service has been mooted, many believe that this is the first in a series of bargaining tools and the opportunity to open up discussions with the likes of Google. If the major mobile phone network companies act together, they have the combined power to stand their ground against Google, etc.
As the merger of mobile communications and the internet continues, many in the industry are seeing the potential for a very lucrative new market. While Google have dictated the online market of late, they may have met their match with the mobile network leaders.
File Formats
I guess this is all different file formats in life …
Secure Shell FAQs
Secure Shell is a program to log into another computer over a network, to execute commands in a remote machine, and to move files from one machine to another. It provides strong authentication and secure communications over unsecure channels. It is intended as a replacement for telnet, rlogin, rsh, and rcp. For SSH2, there is a replacement for FTP: sftp.
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If you own a laptop computer and use your laptop away from your home and office, one of the major concerns is the amount of energy that your laptop battery can hold. For most computer laptop users, most batteries last for about 2 to 4 hours without a charge. If you are looking for ways to extend your battery performance here are some tips. Read the rest of this entry » »
Laptop Accessories
If you own a laptop computer and want to get the most use out of it, here are some tips on the great accessories that are offered for most laptop computers. Read the rest of this entry » »
Cook on an Open Fire
One of the joys of life for most men is to cook over an open fire. Many people that enjoy camping and barbequing love to cook over an open fire mainly because the food tastes so much better than from an oven and secondly, most men like working with fire. Read the rest of this entry » »
Computer Carrying Cases
If you have a laptop computer, you probably need a case that securely and conveniently carries your laptop, batteries, cords and accessories. Today you can find many different types of computer carrying cases, here are some tips. Read the rest of this entry » »
Computer Carrying Cases
If you have a laptop computer, you probably need a case that securely and conveniently carries your laptop, batteries, cords and accessories. Today you can find many different types of computer carrying cases, here are some tips. Read the rest of this entry » »
Computer & Accessories for Students
If you are a student or have children that are school age, one of the most important tools that you can give them is a computer. For many children of public school age, having a desktop computer makes sense. While laptops are a great idea, many younger students just aren’t reliable enough to make sure that they do not become lost or stolen. Besides computers, you can give your child a PDA in order for them to become tech savvy and also use the numerous features such as the calendar function and jotting down small messages. Read the rest of this entry » »
Beware of Free Software
Most people love free stuff, and free software is no exception. There are plenty of free software offers on the net and by far most of them are safe and of great value. Unfortunately a few entities have taken advantage of people interested in free software and have loaded the software with adware, spyware and in some cases Trojan horses. Here are some tips on downloading free software. Read the rest of this entry » »
Basic Computer Games
Whether you are at work or at home, most computers come equipped with great computer games. While most businesses frown upon their employees playing computer games on company time, the vast majority of people have played basic computer games on their Microsoft Windows computers. Read the rest of this entry » »
Avoiding Spyware
If your computer is connected to the internet, you should be concerned with Spyware. Spyware has become a major nuisance and possible security risk. Here are some tips on avoiding spyware. Read the rest of this entry » »
Modems
If you are looking to get a broadband internet connection, one of the accessories you need is a broadband internet modem. Broadband internet modems are relatively affordable or come free with many broadband subscriptions. Read the rest of this entry » »
Large Storage Devices
If you are looking to back up your office files, archive your digital images and video or if you just have a lot of stuff on your hard drive you would like to save, here are some tips on large storage devices. Read the rest of this entry » »
Label Software
If you have a small business, one of the more useful products is labels. Everyone with a small business that depends on selling products through the USPS or other shipping services recognizes the importance of creating professional and easy to read labels. Labels not only look professional but also make you save on precious labor costs. Here are some tips on label software. Read the rest of this entry » »
Many people buy a computer to do many tasks including programming, web development and other tech savvy application. However, most people buy a computer for basic tasks. If you are looking to purchase a computer, here are some tips on what is necessary when you use it for basic needs.
Many people buy a computer to do many tasks including programming, web development and other tech savvy application. However, most people buy a computer for basic tasks. If you are looking to purchase a computer, here are some tips on what is necessary when you use it for basic needs. Read the rest of this entry » »
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