Tips for Buying A 4gb USB Hard Drive

A 4GB USB hard drive often finds itself far from the discussion when it comes to removable hard drives. Removable hard drives are incredibly useful for anyone who owns a computer, but many people have skewed views as to what is possible with them. While it is always a good idea to back up your entire computer on a large capacity drive, some people simply do not want or need to, or they do these tasks less frequently than others. Some people do not feel the need to back up all of their files on a super frequent basis, while others feel that they do not want the size and bulk or a large external hard drive.

Other people simply want the portability and convenience of being able to move large files from one computer to the next with no issues whatsoever. Either way, a 4 GB USB hard drive can be a great asset to anyone moving and backing up files. There are a ton of these hard drives on the market, however, and these tips for buying one can help you to make sure you find the best one for your needs.

Quite a Few Companies Manufacture USB Drives

The computer industry has given way to thousands of companies who are manufacturing just about everything you need for your computing purposes. That creates a problem, since the choices for a 4 GB USB hard drive are, quite frankly, too hard to keep track of. By researching the companies online, you can weed out the companies that will not give you the quality or the device’s aesthetic appeal you are looking for.

Research a few Different 4GB Hard Drives

Once you have found the companies that you would like to narrow it down to, you should research that specific product. The best companies can have horrible products, and you need to make sure that your 4 GB USB hard drive will not be one of those outliers in a great company’s product portfolio. Look at the product photos on the company’s website and read the product’s description to learn as much as you can.

Visit the Big Box Stores

While it is possible to purchase a 4GB USB hard drive online, it is also possible to pick them up in stores. In order to find all of the hard drives on your short list, you should research the different stores in your area, and online, so you can gain as much knowledge as possible. This will give you the perfect range for the final purchase.

What do the Prices Look Like for a 4GB USB Hard Drive?

At the end of the day, there could be multiple 4GB USB hard drives that meet all of your needs. When you have narrowed it down, you should use the multiple stores that you have researched to find the best price for what you want. Price comparison is simple, and will give you the nicest price possible. Generally, prices range from as little as $30 to as much as $150. By spending some time researching, you increase your chances of buying what you want, at the best price possible.

When you do the research, it is fairly easy to find a 4GB USB hard drive that satisfies all of your needs. These hard drives are pretty versatile, and it is important to make sure that your money is going to a product that offers exactly what you want.

By: Jim Hedgecoth, JMD computer

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Information And Communication Technologies: What Are They?

ICT is an abbreviation that means “Information and Communications Technology” (or technologies). This is a blanket term that refers to many forms of communication. ICT in society might include television, cellular telephones, satellites, radio, computer software, computer hardware and many others.

Basically, any form of moving information from one place to another could be considered a kind of ICT, but it generally refers to systems that use electronics, computers or other forms of modern technology. It is a term heard more often outside the US, and often is used in reference to a particular area such as: "ICT's in education or healthcare."

In our modern world, we are using these technologies every day in so many ways and it is very easy to take them for granted. Like the light bulbs in our houses, we seldom stop to think about how amazing it is that we can walk into a dark room and flip on a light switch. However, like the complex system of power stations, wires and amazing devices that bring us electric power, the ability for us to communicate so quickly and effectively requires and amazing amount of knowledge, resources and time to implement.

We have a whole world of information at our fingertips through the power of the World Wide Web, television and radio, as well as the ability to reach out to another person nearly anywhere in the world through the amazing advances of telecommunications. These technologies are absolutely essential to the operation of our modern culture, illustrated by the fact that I am writing and you are reading this via the most profound of Information and Communication Technologies: the computer.

Not everyone is so lucky, however. These essential tools to our modern existence that we so take for granted are not present everywhere. There are entire nations that are still struggling socially, politically and financially, and these places lack the resources to make full use of these modern wonders. For nations looking to join modern society and thrive in the global community, these Information and Communication Technologies must be understood, implemented and used effectively. Development through ICTs is one of the most effective ways for nations to join the global community.

Of course as you can well imagine, that takes a lot of support from experts who are already doing this in other places. This is where organizations like the Global e-schools and Communities Initiative comes in.

GeSCI was established in 2004, founded by the UN ICT Task Force. The United Nations ICT task force approved a proposal for a UN affiliated organization to provide demand-driven assistance to developing countries seeking to utilize the tremendous potential ICT’s have for improving the quality of teaching and learning in primary and secondary education.

There was a wealth of information at www.gesci.org about how these programs are selected and implemented. Reading through some of the amazing things they are doing, and they’re unique approach to working with the ministries of education in these communities, I was inspired. GeSCI is transforming education, empowering communities and promoting development through ICTs. Imagine the amazing information, stories and culture that is waiting to be shared by folks who have never before been able to reach out to a neighbor across the sea.

By: Jack Moe, JMD Computer

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Free Fix It for Trojan horse

If you are looking for a free Fix It Utility for the Trojan Horse virus, then the best utility that you can take a look at for free is the No-Adware Free Fix It for Trojan Horse, which is offered as a free download scan at the website located at Remove Spyware Forever, removespywareforever.com. No-Adware is guaranteed to remove Spyware, Trojans, Dialers Viruses, and Worms.

For your convenience, the symptoms of a computer that might be infected with a Trojan virus or spyware are as follows:

1. If you have downloaded music online.
2. Your PC is running extremely slow.
3. You are getting a large number of pop-up ads.
4. Your homepage has been hijacked.

In order to get a free download of the No-Adware Free Fix It for Trojan Horse, go to the website address above and follow the instructions.

Also, there are other sites online that offer the Trojan Horse Fix It Utility, but this one site was the most informative one that I could find among the others that I researched online.

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The Best Ways to Make Your Site User and Web Friendly

For all of the technical jargon associated with the internet and web design, there is one word that trumps them all in importance and it’s a word that should be familiar with everyone. That word is usability. Usability is important to create Web sites that your customers will want to return to.

If no one can use your site, then no one will bother staying on it. Your website needs to be user friendly or you won’t see much of a return on your investment. To keep in simple, no matter what type of subject your website is about, it needs to be designed as user-centered.

Users need to be considered constantly throughout the website design process. The best approach to take is to a proactive approach to the design process and takes care of any potential issues before it’s too late. While there are a good number of specific suggestions, here are some quick tips you can use to create a site that is useful for your visitors.

• HTML – There are some version-specific elements of HTML which will cause some problems for some of visitors of your site. The only way for your site to be completely user friendly is to limit it to HTML 1.0. It won’t be for few years to come until the majority of web surfers will be able to access new technology due to old computer hardware and other factors. The best recommendation is to avoid beta-level software and technology until it has been established for at least a full year.

• Download Speed – More and more people are gaining access to the internet but that doesn’t mean, they’re connection are as fast or as good as yours. This means don’t go making a site that is bigger and fancier that it actually needs to be. All of the latest studies show that the speed of a page downloads ranks as a sites most important factor. A potential customer will lose interest in your page after ten seconds no matter what the topic is and if they interested or not.

• The layout of the page – The importance of the layout of the page is similar to that of its content. They are pretty much intertwined. You could have written some of the greatest content ever, but if the layout of on the page is sloppy and disjointed, no one is going to try and read it. They’ll just find another website that is easier to navigate. Keep your pages clean and simple. If your page doesn’t need certain elements on it, then remove them. If it functions the same after removing a function, do the same and take it out.

• Content – All web design experts will agree that content is king. It’s what Google sees when they index your site and more importantly it’s what your site’s visitors will see. Your web site needs to be about something that you feel passionate about and your visitors should too. Show that excitement on every one of your pages. If your readers see that excitement and feel the same way, they'll keep coming back.

• Colors – Colors can and will play an important part of your website, much more than you may realize. They affect the usability of your Web site. There are some colors which look great together, and then there are other colors that are almost so painful to look at that you need to click away before you burn your eyes.

By: Bill Healey, JMD Computer

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Computer Networking Connectivity

Connectivity between two computers

In this article we will discuss the different methods of connectivity between two computers.

USB cable

USB ports can power up certain devices and transfer the data at the same time. There are four cables inside the USB cable and two of them are used for power and two for data transfer. The USB standards use A and B connectors to avoid confusion and comparatively the connectivity between the computers through the USB cables doesn’t provide the fast speed. The speed also depends on the quality of the cable, operating system, protocols, network devices, CPU and other electronic components.

Ethernet Straight & Crossover Cables

The most commonly used method of the connectivity between the LAN computers is through the Ethernet cables. Ethernet is a local area network communication standard. The common types of the Ethernet cables are straight cables, cross over cable and roll over cable. Straight cable is used to connect a computer with the hub or switch, cross over cable is used to connect two computers directly without hub or switch or cross over cable is used to connect two hubs or switches with each other. Roll over cable is used to connect a computer with a Router’s console port.

Bluetooth Personal Area Network (PAN)

Bluetooth Personal Area Network is a technology that is used to create an Ethernet network with wireless links between mobile computers. In a Personal Area network up to eight computers, mobile devices such as mobile phones and PDA etc can be connected. A notebook with built in Bluetooth radio can be connected with a desktop computer, which is equipped with an external Bluetooth dongle.

Wireless (Wi-Fi) ad-hoc network

Wireless network communication is possible through the IEEE Wireless 802.11b/g also called Wi-Fi or wireless Ethernet. The computers that are equipped with wireless LAN cards can send and receive the communication signals to and from the access points. The core components that are used in the wireless LAN are wireless routers, wireless LAN card and access points etc. For configuration the desktop computer plug the wireless access point into your desktop computer and follow the instructions.

Fiber Optic Cable

A fiber optic cable is made up of strands of glass fibers, which allows the transmission of data at the speed of light. Fiber optic cables have large carrying capacity and provide speed in GB. The signals through the fiber optic cables are transmitted without needing to be refreshed. They have greater resistance to the electromagnetic signals, near by cables, motors, and noise. Fiber to the home FTTH is becoming a common standard because it provides very high speed internet connectivity up to 100 Mbps and higher to the home users.

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Adware and Spy ware Removal Software - What You Need to Know

Many have lost thousands of dollars at the hand of both adware and spy ware. They are capable of stealing company business secrets, credit card numbers, email account logins, and more.

When adware and spy ware are installed on a computer, they record all of the websites visited by that user, log keystrokes and mouse clicks, and report that data without the computer owners knowledge.

Many adware and spy ware removal programs can be downloaded for free over the internet. Here are some of the best software programs available:

• Spy Sweeper
• Aluria Anti-Spy ware
• Trend Micro Anti-Spyware
• CounterSpy
• Spyware Doctor
• AntiSpy
• Ad-Aware SE/Pro
• Pest Patrol
• Spyware Be Gone

McAfee Anti-Spyware

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