Norton Anti-virus is the current virus protection that I use. They offer a number of different protection softwares such as Noton 360 and Norton anti-virus. These softwares are not free although they do offer a free trial period. I currently use Norton 360 on my PC and like it alot even when I build my new PC I will probabbly remain with this software it offers unprecidentied service and covers a wide range of virus protection. Such as internet security, Anti-phishing, Anti-spyware, Identity protection, bot protection, Start-up protection, and Internet back-up files.
AVG- antivirus is free virus protection that you can DL. It offers the very basic virus protection needs for basic PC users. You'll get a combined antivirus and antimalware engine, LinkScanner, and e-mail scanning.
Avast is another free virus protection but still only offers limited protection form havkers, spyware and antispamming software.
McAfee is not free based virus protection software. This software or at least the McAfee total protection offers a lot of different protections. Such as Firewall software, spyware, spam filters, online file backup, and anti-malware software.
Like I mentioned Earlier I have selcted the Norton 360 because of the unprecidented coverage of areas that it offers. Although I may be as some would say a basic PC user I want my PC to be as protected as much as possible because yoou never know when your status will change or when you will use information that you want to keep out of other peoples hands.
Sunday, February 28, 2010
System Software: Operaqting System
There are several different versions of windows that are compatiable with my PC.
Windows XP all versions:
Windows Vista all versions:
Windows 7 all versions:
I currently use Windows XP Home Premium. This OS meets all my current computing needs for school, work and entertainment. I have also installed windows office 2007 on the PC and the operating system handels it brilliantly. I didn't select vista because of the glitches and talk that people said it waasn't as good as XP. I would like to try Windows 7 I haven't had an oppertunity to but i like alot of their features. Such as the split screen when working on two projects at the same time. I didn't select the buisness or ultimamte versions of theses systems because they are beyond my needs. I don't need to access my PC from multiple computers and I don't currently run my own buisness. When I build my new PC I would like to Install Windows 7 on it mainly for the new features I mentioned earlier.
Windows XP all versions:
Windows Vista all versions:
Windows 7 all versions:
I currently use Windows XP Home Premium. This OS meets all my current computing needs for school, work and entertainment. I have also installed windows office 2007 on the PC and the operating system handels it brilliantly. I didn't select vista because of the glitches and talk that people said it waasn't as good as XP. I would like to try Windows 7 I haven't had an oppertunity to but i like alot of their features. Such as the split screen when working on two projects at the same time. I didn't select the buisness or ultimamte versions of theses systems because they are beyond my needs. I don't need to access my PC from multiple computers and I don't currently run my own buisness. When I build my new PC I would like to Install Windows 7 on it mainly for the new features I mentioned earlier.
Sunday, February 21, 2010
Internet Sources: The Good, The Bad & The Ugly
The Good......http://gwpapers.virginia.edu/
What does the URL tell you?
That the website is written by a educational institute
Who is the author? And, how current is the information?
The author is The University of virgina and there are many authors that contributeds and verified information on the site. The copyright is 2009
What indicators are there that it is quality information? That it is published by an educational institute and that it is backed by associations and unions.
What do others say or think about this resource?
It has won many awards as to http://gwpapers.virginia.edu/project/project/awards.html
What's the purpose and intent of the resource? Are there better sources available?
The purpose is to get an idea of GW's life from a collection of papers he wrote or that were written about him. There are a lot of good internet sites about GW and this is one of the best.
The Ugly........http://www.marksquotes.com/Founding-Fathers/Washington/
What does the URL tell you?
That this site is a commercial site written by anyone other than an educational institution
Who is the author? And, how current is the information?
The author is unknown and the copyright information is 2001-2004.
What indicators are there that it is quality information?
I don't see any backing institutions or associations that back the website.
What do others say or think about this resource?
This information couldn't be found.
What's the purpose and intent of the resource? Are there better sources available?
The purpose of this website is to list several quotes by george washington on a singal page or site. This is a good site but due to its lack of credentials information would have to be verified through other websites before use.
What does the URL tell you?
That the website is written by a educational institute
Who is the author? And, how current is the information?
The author is The University of virgina and there are many authors that contributeds and verified information on the site. The copyright is 2009
What indicators are there that it is quality information? That it is published by an educational institute and that it is backed by associations and unions.
What do others say or think about this resource?
It has won many awards as to http://gwpapers.virginia.edu/project/project/awards.html
What's the purpose and intent of the resource? Are there better sources available?
The purpose is to get an idea of GW's life from a collection of papers he wrote or that were written about him. There are a lot of good internet sites about GW and this is one of the best.
The Ugly........http://www.marksquotes.com/Founding-Fathers/Washington/
What does the URL tell you?
That this site is a commercial site written by anyone other than an educational institution
Who is the author? And, how current is the information?
The author is unknown and the copyright information is 2001-2004.
What indicators are there that it is quality information?
I don't see any backing institutions or associations that back the website.
What do others say or think about this resource?
This information couldn't be found.
What's the purpose and intent of the resource? Are there better sources available?
The purpose of this website is to list several quotes by george washington on a singal page or site. This is a good site but due to its lack of credentials information would have to be verified through other websites before use.
All the news that fits
According to CIA World Fact Book There is 1.604 billion internet users according to a (2008) census. https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/xx.html
We are all allowed to publich information on the internet through our own certain blogs etc. Of course this is up to the host of the website and if we host our own. factual information should always be double checked by the author and what site he might be posting that information to. I inquired most of my information just by looking over the search criteria. http://www.google.com/search?q=Who+is+allowed+to+publish+information+via+the+internet%3F&btnG=Search&hl=en&sa=2
We are all allowed to publich information on the internet through our own certain blogs etc. Of course this is up to the host of the website and if we host our own. factual information should always be double checked by the author and what site he might be posting that information to. I inquired most of my information just by looking over the search criteria. http://www.google.com/search?q=Who+is+allowed+to+publish+information+via+the+internet%3F&btnG=Search&hl=en&sa=2
Wikipedia (Part 1)
I use wikipedia often to find commen knowledge about a subject within a general area and than explore my search further to other informative websites. I belive wikipedia can be used as a reilable research search for subject matter, but his/her search should explore more areas of information than just wikipedia. Wikipedia is a good source to find common information about subject matter but not a source I would accrediadate to. I belive the website should be used within a educational program in the same manner listed above.
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Searching the internet effectivley
First Search - Thermoacoustics
308,000 results
Second Search - thermoacoustic refrigeration
62,000 results
Thrid Search - "Thermoacoustic refrigeration standing wave"
7,180 results
Fourth Search - "Thermoacoustic refrigeration standing wave" Penn State
1,090 results
308,000 results
Second Search - thermoacoustic refrigeration
62,000 results
Thrid Search - "Thermoacoustic refrigeration standing wave"
7,180 results
Fourth Search - "Thermoacoustic refrigeration standing wave" Penn State
1,090 results
Information security awareness
Are you absolutely certain your personal computer has virus protection software running? If yes, what virus protection software do you use? Yes, I use Norton Anti-virus software I keep it regularly updated and run checks on my computer regularly in search of corrupt files. I don't DL files through any P2P file sharing.
How strong is your password? My password strengh is great!
Does your computer have a firewall active? If your machine is running a firewall, what kind is it? What's the name of it? No, I don't run a firewall on my computer.
Are you absolutely certain your personal comptuer at home has ad/malware protection software running? If yes, what software are you using? Yes if this is simalriy to spyware than my computer runs it and its part of my norton securilt package.
Do you forward to friends and families strange photos, stories, please for help or security warnings? If yes, how often do you check to see if the messages you forward are true or valid? Most spam mail I delete without even opening I don't think its worth the chance to forward any of this useless mail to anyone.
Do you know what phishing or social engineering is? No I do not. Kind of an idea I do use facebook though.
Do you monitor your online image? Are you absolutely certain your social network profiles are private? Do you ever do vanity searches on the internet? Yes, i keep my profile on facebook only viewable to those who are my friends. I have never run a vanity check online and don't really know how. i check my credit report regularly throughout the year for any fraud.
Do you have a backup of your data? If so, where do you keep that backup? No I don't keep back-up files yet. i haven't had any use to all thats on my computer is school and music. My music is backed up through the company I use ZUNE. I plan to open my company soon in the next year, so i imagine I will be backing up files regularly than.
How strong is your password? My password strengh is great!
Does your computer have a firewall active? If your machine is running a firewall, what kind is it? What's the name of it? No, I don't run a firewall on my computer.
Are you absolutely certain your personal comptuer at home has ad/malware protection software running? If yes, what software are you using? Yes if this is simalriy to spyware than my computer runs it and its part of my norton securilt package.
Do you forward to friends and families strange photos, stories, please for help or security warnings? If yes, how often do you check to see if the messages you forward are true or valid? Most spam mail I delete without even opening I don't think its worth the chance to forward any of this useless mail to anyone.
Do you know what phishing or social engineering is? No I do not. Kind of an idea I do use facebook though.
Do you monitor your online image? Are you absolutely certain your social network profiles are private? Do you ever do vanity searches on the internet? Yes, i keep my profile on facebook only viewable to those who are my friends. I have never run a vanity check online and don't really know how. i check my credit report regularly throughout the year for any fraud.
Do you have a backup of your data? If so, where do you keep that backup? No I don't keep back-up files yet. i haven't had any use to all thats on my computer is school and music. My music is backed up through the company I use ZUNE. I plan to open my company soon in the next year, so i imagine I will be backing up files regularly than.
Sunday, February 7, 2010
Personal Computer Use Profile
I use my computer for mainly personal and school related projects. Sometimes I use it for work only when I need to obtain information about a piece of equipment and usually that uses internet explorer. Most the time Im online I like to download music from zune and get online useing internet explorer. I also use all the microsoft applications such as powerpoint and word for school, sometimes spreadsheet. I know how to use a basic virus protection software. I use norton anti-virus and it seems to keep my computer pretty clean. I would like to learn how to use CAD software a little more throughly on my computer. I know how to add more hardware such as RAM and harddrive space.
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