The Digital Television (DTV) Transition
May 11, 2009
The digital television (DTV) transition is coming! Here is a quick FAQ about DTV and how it affects you.
Q. WHEN IS THE TRANSITION TAKING PLACE?
A. The transition to digital television will take place on June 12, 2009.
Q. WHAT DOES THE TRANSITION TO “DIGITAL” TELEVISION MEAN?
A. Currently, most TV stations are already broadcasting a digital and an analog signal. On June 12th, 2009 they will no longer broadcast the analog signal. When the analog signal is shut off, TV’s receiving content using an antenna will no longer be able to display programming. These older television sets can still be used with the purchase of a Digital TV Converter box Read more
Protecting Your Computer: Which Antivirus is Best?
March 24, 2009
Many home users agonize over which antivirus program they should use. What keeps my system the cleanest? What runs the fastest? What will affect my other programs the least? What’s the most cost-effective solution? Well, you’re in luck, because we are going to answer some of those questions for you today.
We took a look at four of the internationally-known, widely-used anti-virus programs, most of which you will have heard of already. Some Internet Service Providers, schools, and workplaces offer some of these to their clients for free. They are: Symantec’s Norton Anti-Virus, McAfee’s VirusScan+, ESET’s Nod32 Antivirus, and AVG Antivirus.
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How do I Choose a Smartphone?
February 4, 2009
Let’s face it: just about everyone nowadays has a cell phone, and many of us have work e-mail that we’re expected to check on the fly. What’s the best way to do that? For most people, the answer is a smartphone.
What is a smartphone, you ask? It’s simply a cellular telephone with advanced capabilities that make it more like a tiny personal computer than a telephone. Smartphones typically handle e-mail, calendars, personal notes, and standard cellular phone capabilities. There are several notable giants in the field: Palm (and other Windows Mobile devices), Blackberry, and the recent entrant into the market of cellular technology, the iPhone from Apple. This month, we will focus briefly on some of the work-related aspects where each of these phones may help or hinder you. Read more
How to install and configure Firefox in Windows
February 3, 2009
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Download Firefox by clicking here.
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Proceed through the install. When you are finished, check the “Launch Firefox Now” option.
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You can now import all of your bookmarks and settings from Internet Explorer. Read more
Choosing a Web-Browser
February 3, 2009
In the internet today, there are many different browsers to choose from. They all share the same basic function: browse the web. The most popular browsers are Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari, Chrome and Opera. The majority of people all just use the standard windows browser Internet Explorer. In order to choose a browser, it is important to understand the differences between each of them. Read more
