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Monthly Archives: April 2013
How to Build a Bulletproof Cloud Backup System Without Spending a Dime
“There are two kinds of people in the world: Those who have lost critical data, and those who will.” How to Build a Bulletproof Cloud Backup System Without Spending a Dime. (Shared – CIO)
Posted in Apple, Computers, Education, Home Networking, Information Technology, Internet, Linux, network, Networking, Technology, Windows
Tagged cloud backup, free cloud backup
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Unseen, All-Out Cyber War on the U.S. has Begun
“There’s a war going on, and it’s raging here at home — not in the streets or the fields, but on the Internet. You can think of it as a war on the digital homeland. If you work for a … Continue reading
Cannot find data record in database table course_modules.
The error that you may see if you are currently using Moodle may be seen after cron runs or when heavy access occurs. The error, !!! Can not find data record in database table course_modules. !!! The error is related … Continue reading
Posted in Computers, Education, Information Technology, Linux, Windows
Tagged Education, errors, Moodle, moodle cannot find data record, Moodle course error
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Outlook Error — NormalEmail.dotm
Excellent post from Jennifer at Bits of Bytes. Outlook Error — NormalEmail.dotm.
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Microsoft Surface – an asset to Information Technology
The Microsoft Surface Pro can be an asset to the Information Technology industry with its versatile ability to accept hardware and applications already in the industry. Microsoft Surface Pro with Microsoft GPS during wireless site surveys. inSSIDer on … Continue reading
Sometimes in IT, you have to make things work
So your new SSD drive is thin and you can’t align it in your hard drive dock to clone the drive. What do you do? Make it work.
Cannot see files in C drive
If you have been exposed to Malware/Viruses you may notice that when you go to view files, they are hidden. How do you unhide these files? Go to a command prompt as an administrator and type the following – … Continue reading
You have to be versatile in Information Technology
Back in 2007 we published an article on ‘The Challenge of Teaching Information Technology‘. Recently we were also asked to write and article for TricomTS’s blog The Right fIT (Their Corporate Website is here) on Educating Tomorrow’s IT Professional Today. So why … Continue reading
Posted in Computers
Tagged boot camps, Computers, ComputerWorld, higher ed, higher education, Information Technology, Microsoft, NetworkWorld, students, Technology
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Find flight information and details when traveling
With Flightradar24 and PlaneFinder (also with apps for all major phones), you can find information when tracking a loved one’s plane or before traveling.
Information Technology isn’t baking a pie, it’s running a whole bakery.
One of my students who is an IT Manager for a government entity said young IT personnel (including herself when she was new in the industry) often think that information technology is as simple as baking a pie, when in … Continue reading
CloudOn brings Microsoft Office® to your Tablet Computer and Phone for FREE
Excellent post and great find Rick!
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Stop error in Windows 7 after you install security update 2823324
If you receive a BSOD (Blue Screen of Death) after installing update kb2823324, remove the update before rebooting. You can remove the update by going to a command prompt and typing (as an admin): wusa.exe /uninstall /kb:2823324 /quiet /norestart If … Continue reading
Optimize your SSD Drive
Have you recently purchased and cloned your old HDD with a new SSD? Make sure your SATA controller is set to AHCI mode. Set AHCI mode in the BIOS if this is not enabled and make changes to the registry … Continue reading
Details about the Mac Malware attacks in 2012
We were interviewed about Mac Malware with PCWorld and now the details about the attack from Naked Security. (April 13, 2012) “Flashback Malware Puts Apple in Security Spotlight: Experts Weigh In” – PCWorld
Posted in Apple, Computer Security, Computers, Education, Information Technology, Windows
Tagged apple security, Computers, Flashback Malware, Mac Malware, Malware
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Microsoft Joulemeter calibrates your portable battery
Want to calibrate your batter on your laptop? Microsoft Joulemeter (.90 mb download) does just that. From Microsoft Research: “Joulemeter is a software tool that estimates the power consumption of your computer. It tracks computer resources, such as CPU utilization and … Continue reading
Windows System Control Center – An all in one tool for IT professionals
The Windows System Control Center is an all in one tool that offers a ton (hundreds) of features. These features are compatible with Windows XP, Windows 7 and Windows 8. The installation can be made to a portable drive or … Continue reading
Posted in Computer hardware, Computer Security, Computers, freeware, Information Technology, network, Networking, Software, Windows, Wireless
Tagged freeware, Software, Windows, windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8Tweaks, Windows XP
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6 IT Hiring Tips to Weed Out the Duds
6 IT Hiring Tips to Weed Out the Duds. ShareThis (CIO Magazine) Also read IT Career Tips to Avoid the Job Hopper Label
IT Resume Makeover: How to Create a Resume That Gets Noticed
Resume Tips for IT Pros. IT Resume Makeover: How to Create a Resume That Gets Noticed. via ShareThis
Ubiquiti Spectrum Analyzer – Windows 8 Setup
The Ubiquiti Spectrum Analyzer has reached an end of life status (listed on left) with Ubiquiti. With Windows 8, the original setup file has been modified and can be downloaded here. (try at your own risk) Although the drivers on Ubiquiti’s … Continue reading
Too Scared To Scan – Dark Reading
“Fear of business disruption and downtime often leaves enterprises hesitant to scan the critical applications that hackers are most likely to target in their quest for exploitable vulnerabilities” Too Scared To Scan – Dark Reading.
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