PC Memoirs

A DVI extender is the ideal solution for those who need to transmit DVI signals over long distances, over single Cat5 or Cat6. A DVI over Cat5 solution is used to extend the distance a DVI display can be located from a DVI-based computer. It uses inexpensive network cables (Cat5 or newer) for connecting the source/input and receiving /output devices.  The images are delivered without loss of signal and are bright and sharp.  High resolutions up to 1920×1200 are supported by these devices. A local transmitter is placed next to the video source and a receiver is placed next to the display device and the two are connected via UTP or STP cables.

Benefits of Using a DVI over Cat5 Extender

There are several benefits of using a DVI extender not the least of which is that it allows a digital display, monitor, or television to operate up to 300 feet away from the DVI video source.  The host digital device is connected to the monitor using cheap network cable such as the Cat5e/6. There are many instances where you don’t want to have computers located in the same place as a monitor.  Perhaps you run a dental office and want to display a video about dental hygiene on a LCD television in the waiting room. Or you could mount a shelf and place the DVD player on a shelf next to the monitor, but there are concerns for unauthorized people accessing the player. A better idea is to secure the DVD player in a room out of sight leaving the monitor mounted on the wall.  The receptionist can control the DVR via a remote or by accessing it directly.

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Are you safe? Are you sure that you are not being monitored? Once you step on to the world of internet you are getting exposed to millions of attackers who are constantly trying to demolish your privacy and steal your data. Though 100% security is out of the cards, it is our duty to protect ourselves to the maximum extent. The best way to get ourselves protected from network attacks and intrusions is to hide our machines behind a firewall, but which firewall offers the maximum protection?

An experiment that reveals the best firewall

I would like to share with you the details of an experiment that I performed, to identify the effectiveness of different antivirus and firewall software. For this experiment, I chose free versions of 10 popular firewalls and antivirus software that are available in the market.

I needed someone to attack me in order to find out which software works best in preventing a potential attack. So I decided to be the attacker myself and I chose the keylogger attack. And who will be the victims? Some of my friends agreed to be the victims and they will be referred to as ‘test users’ or ‘victims’ from now on. Before proceeding with the experiment, let me give you a short introduction to a keylogger and the attack that was performed.

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The iPhone is one of the hottest phones on the market. It’s largely valued because it’s one of the high end smart phones around. The iPhone security seems to be a problem for users. Hackers specially target iPhones for identity and personal information. The impacts of these could be detrimental and costly. What is worrying however, is people don’t really know how to keep theirs secure. This article has simple tips to help you determine the best way to improve your iPhone’s security status.

1. Always ensure that you iPhone’s firmware is up to date. This is the iPhone’s operating systems. Doing this ensures that the vulnerability to breaches is reduced significantly. Doing an update is possible through iTunes.

2. It’s important that you keep your iPhone’s WI-FI off when it’s not in use. Doing this is not just a battery saving measure. However, when it’s off, this is the best way to keep off vector attack.

3. Controlling access to all networks is important. Don’t just connect to a network because it’s available. Ensure you have choice capabilities with the networks you connect to. This is efficient because, the security status of all networks cannot be proofed.

4. Ensure that your Bluetooth automatics are off. This protects your files from being phished from your phone. If this is impossible, the discovery settings need to be managed. Make sure your iPhone is not easy to discover.

5. You need to ensure that the auto lock of the phone is switched off. This device locks the iPhone’s touch screen after a certain amount of time. When this auto-lock is connected to a password, it’s easy to secure your iPhone from intruders.

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As a small business owner, it’s pretty common that you’re going to use and interface with a computer on a day-to-day basis. In fact, you may even have employees that need to be on the computer most of the day. However, if your business does not directly deal with computers, it’s very likely that you do not have bundles of experience in dealing with computer security issues.

In a world where a simple mistake can cost you your entire business, you need to make sure that you are doing everything in your power to protect both yourself and your employees from computer security issues that could be devastating.

Security Updates

Windows has made it extremely easy to get Windows security updates directly to your computer. However, if this feature is disabled then it means that your business and all of your computers are open to attack from some of the latest security threats and hacks. The last thing you want to do is turn this feature off because it’s a little bit annoying to deal with. Make sure that all your computers have this feature enabled so you can be up to date with all the latest security updates for your operative system.

AntiVirus

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Cloud servers offer many perks for both PC users, and Smart phone users, especially if you’re using both. Virtual storage using cloud servers makes backing up important documents easy, which you can quickly and easily access, as well as being able to share contacts, bookmarks and more between devices.

Cloud apps for your Smart phone offer a direct link to your virtual storage, making all of your information accessible when you’re on the go. Many Smart phones offer free virtual storage at the time of purchase, which is ideal for those handsets with limited internal storage that isn’t expandable. Keeping plenty of free space in your memory will help your phone run smoothly, which makes Cloud services a smart solution for today’s mobiles that suffer from clutter caused by large media files, such as movies or hundreds of photos.

Importing information from your PC to your smart phone, including: your address book, favorites and bookmarks, documents and downloaded media is fast and secure. Students can back up important papers, professionals can share presentations and spreadsheets, all from their home computers.

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