|
|
|
Leo Notenboom - EzineArticles.com Expert Author
Leo Notenboom has been in the tech industry for nearly 30 years. After retiring from an 18 year career as a Microsoft Software Engineer Leo went on to create Ask Leo!, a free web site where he answers real questions from ordinary computer users. In addition to answering tech questions Leo also maintains a number of web sites for a very limited clientèle.
[View Leo Notenboom's Extended Author Bio]
[Display Categories] Sort By [Title] [Newest] [Oldest]
Leo Notenboom Email Alerts
- Resolve to Do the One Thing That Can Save You From Almost Any Computer Disaster
[Computers-and-Technology:Personal-Tech] There's one thing that you can do that almost guarantees you'll never face the catastrophic loss of your important computer files including photos, documents, emails and more. That simple thing is backing up. A good backup can allows you to recover from almost any computer related disaster. Backups don't have to be confusing and complicated, and for the home and small business can be downright simple.
- Many Surprising Options to Giving Computer Related Gifts in a Tight Economy
[Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Gifts] Even in a tight economy as people tighten their belts and look for alternatives to the more expensive gifts, computers, and perhaps more timely, computer accessories are more popular than ever, even for the budget minded. If you're considering a computer-related gift, there are many budget friendly approaches to giving your favorite computer user a useful and appreciated gift.
- The Myth and the Truth of the IP Address Tracing
[Computers-and-Technology:Computer-Forensics] Many people are under the misconception that it's easy to trace the physical location of computer on the internet using an IP address and thereby identify the computer's user. The truth is that while location tracing is in fact possible. The myth is that it's easy. Tracing an IP address to a location requires more access and information than is available to the general public. The average person will need help.
- Surviving the Inevitable - 7 Steps to Avoiding Technology Disasters You Might Not Have Considered
[Business:Continuity-Disaster-Recovery] Technology disasters come in all shapes and sizes and many businesses are unprepared for them. From something as simple as hard disk failure to something as significant as an emergency affecting critical community infrastructure, disasters are difficult to predict, and often catastrohpic when they occur. Planning for almost any kind of disaster frequently boils down to a handful of steps you might already be famliar with used in ways you might not have considered. Steps that can help make sure your business large or small survives in the face of unexpected adversity.
- Online Shopping - Is It Safe?
[Shopping-and-Product-Reviews] Many computer users are concerned about personal security and identity theft. With regular news of theft and fraud it certainly makes sense to be cautious about the security of your information online. However online is not the only place to exercise caution. The fact is that identity theft and fraud are just as rampant off-line as in cyberspace - perhaps even more so. You should perhaps be more concerned about the security of your information in the "real world".
- English - Making the Difference Between Good and Great
[Writing-and-Speaking:Writing] Good communication skills can make the difference between being good at a job and being great at it. Nowhere is that reflected more than in written communication. The written word is often our first and often only impression, and the difference between appearing as an undereducated teenager or a competent professional can turn on your ability to express yourself well.
- Out Of Office? Don't Advertise It
[Internet-and-Businesses-Online:Autoresponders] Automated out of office replies are a convenient way to let people know that you might not be able to respond to their messages in a timely fashion due to vacation, illness, travel or just about any reason that might keep you away from your email. Unfortunately using out of office responses also has several significant issues that far outweigh the benefits. Use them with extreme caution, if at all.
- Email Hoaxes, Urban Legends and Scams - Don't be Part of the Problem
[Computers-and-Technology:Personal-Tech] It seems not a day goes by that an email arrives in our inbox after having been forwarded several times warning about or asking for something, and asks us to forward the message on as well. Nine times out of ten these are email hoaxes, scams and urban legends. It's not that difficult to determine if they're legit, but most should simply be ignored. Forwarding to all your friends is typically the exact wrong thing to do.
- Relying on Free Email Services - A Recipe For Disaster
[Internet-and-Businesses-Online:Email-Marketing] Free email services have become incredibly popular over the last decade. They're quick and easy to set up, ubiquitously accessible, and best of all, free! Unfortunately relying too heavily on free email services can lead to disaster.
- Stay Safe Online - 7 + 1 Steps to Internet Safety and Security For Your PC
[Internet-and-Businesses-Online:Security] Internet safety seems like an oxymoron these days with all the threats aimed at our computers. Staying safe online doesn't have to be difficult, and this article covers the basic steps that every computer user should take.
|
|
|
