Entries Tagged ‘Internet’

22 Jul
2009

Fixing Windows Explorer Errors Might Just Require A Registry Cleaning

Posted by Kat

The most common Windows Explorer errors are not always a sign that your hard drive is going out.  In some cases these Windows Explorer errors are generated by minor registry errors that can be fixed in a matter of a few minutes with a program like Regcure.

I have had these types of Windows Explorer errors in the past and I used to think that they were much more serious than they really are.  In most cases, people do not consider that their Windows Explorer errors have anything to do with their registry; instead they just ignore them and hope that they will correct themselves.  Ignoring these simple problems can cause more severe problems that can result in having to replace the hard drive or even the whole computer.

There are usually other signs that can help you to narrow down the problem before it gets too bad.  If your computer seems to be getting slower and slower and you are also seeing other strange errors then it might be time to clean up the registry.

Do not take the chance that your computer’s hard drive will become ruined; try cleaning up the registry first.  Some people know all the ins and outs of cleaning their computer’s registry, but if you do not know what to delete you might end up removing something critical, thereby causing more problems.

If you do not know how to edit your computer’s registry safely there are some great programs that can help, which is why we created Regcure.  Our award winning program has all the nerdy features that other programs have without all the complicated details.  So if you are ready to fix Windows Explorer errors safely and easily, download Regcure today.

Re-Tweet This Post

7 Jul
2009

Think You Need to Repair Internet Explorer?

Posted by Kat

If sluggish PC performance is bogging you down, you may need to repair Internet Explorer.  When you repair Internet Explorer, your computer will run like it is brand spanking new!  Sometimes, our computers start running very slowly, and we may get messages that mean absolutely nothing to us – which can be very frightening.  There are many reasons for a slow computer, and most of them are nothing major.

Often, we believe we have Internet Explorer problems because it seems to take forever to open up a new window, or simply visit a website.  We thought the days of dial-up were gone, yet it seems to be taking just as long as it did back then!  What to do?  There are a few little things you can do yourself that will help somewhat.  The most effective thing you can do is to get a reliable registry cleaner software program.  It will have your PC running like it used to, when you could click a link and be taken to a site instantly.

Here are a few things you can try yourself to see if it helps the performance of your computer.  When you start up, often there are many programs that also start which you don’t need at the moment.  Simply turning these off will help somewhat.  Also, if you have several programs on your PC that you no longer use, remove them.  Often times we download software, use it a time or two, then decide we don’t need it.  What do we do?  Leave it setting there, where it bogs down our computer and makes it run slower.

If you really want your PC to perform like it did when it was brand new, the best thing you can do is get a registry cleaner to take care of the problems.  Tired of your slow-running PC?  Get Regcure, the best registry cleaner available to repair Internet Explorer– you will actually enjoy using your computer again!

Re-Tweet This Post

9 Jun
2009

Bing Causes Up-Stir

Posted by Mike

Microsoft’s new search engine Bing caused a huge up stir after its initial launch. The stir comes because of the video search feature of Bing. One of Bing’s most useful features is that it will allow you to view movies or clips from its search engine by just scrolling over this. However many parents find this troublesome as it works not only with normal videos but porn videos as well. While Bing does have a safe search feature, it warns the user that it’s on and asks if you would like to turn it off. This makes it very easy for a teenager to access porn.

While you can find the porn on almost any search engine it’s the preview feature that has brought Bing into the light. There are several filtering programs that blog porn sites however it’s uncertain if they will block Bing’s previews. This is because Bing is a search engine and not an actual porn site so such programs may have trouble dealing with Bing.

When it comes to Norton it’s one of the programs that can’t prevent the videos on Bing. Most other search engines are covered by the software however since Bing is still new the company hasn’t had time to integrate it yet. Symantec, the company who creates Norton is currently recommending that parents that are worried about Bing’s video search and that use Norton should just block all access to Bing. For Microsoft this is not a very good thing especially after the launch of their best search engine yet. The OnlineFamily software of Symantec’s is free so many parents do use it and it could hurt Microsoft’s search engine for a little while until the program incorporates it. It seems Microsoft has outdone itself with its new search engine and has also caused itself a few problems.

Source: CNET

Re-Tweet This Post

Category Category: General, Internet Tags Tags:
26 May
2009

Bing Stands Up Beyond Expectations

Posted by Mike

When Microsoft originally announced Bing (which was initially named Kumo) many people thought that it was going to be a complete failure. No one believed that it would be able to compete with Google. Even though Bing has not officially hit the market yet, users that got to test it said that not only will it compete with Google but that it may be in fact better in some aspects.

Bing is supposed to go Live on June 3rd and replace the Live Search that currently exists. Microsoft is trying to reclaim some of its consumers that it lost to the Google technology years ago.

The new Bing is powered by a special technology that Microsoft acquired when it acquired Powerset. This allows for Bing to give users an extra side bar on the left side that shows refined versions of your search. For example if you search for a game you will most likely get a walkthrough displayed in the refined search area.

While Bing maybe a competitor for Google it’s by no means 100% better. When tested with real world searches, Google still found better results than Bing. However it wasn’t by much. Even when searching for product reviews this was true. This could still be a problem for Google though as “not by much” could turn into “better than”.

If you’re searching for news then you may want to consider trying Bing as the results were more current with news without having to sort and search through all of the news. Equally good is Bing’s video results. You would expect that Google would do a lot better than Bing in this area however Bing’s results are easier to search through than Google’s. While the actual results are approximately the same many people may prefer the better presentation that Bing has to offer in some categories. Ultimately Google will have to step up their game to keep their full market share.

Source: CNET

Re-Tweet This Post

23 Apr
2009

Is Your Online Banking In Danger?

Posted by Mike

Online banking is a tough business. In fact some of the bank’s security systems are jeopardizing information security. We all know that are banking information is supposed to be completely private, and accessing someone else’s information without permission has its own punishments. But how do the banks know when an unauthorized user is getting into your account?

The trick lies with a program that accesses your personal computer’s information as you log in. This program looks at your device information to verify that it is the one that you normally use. It also has a tagging system which marks computers that are thought to be involved with hacking their networks.

This works very well for protecting your account, but there haven’t been any measures taken to insure that the information collected by the banks is being used correctly. These banks could turn around and sell all of your private computer information to advertisers if they wanted. Although no such thing has taken place to my knowledge, there is nothing there to say they can’t. It is even possible that this information could be hacked into and stolen.

If you’re like me, I’m sure you’re concerned about your banking information. Your information should remain secure as long as no one is able to get your personal user ID and password. This is why it is so important that you don’t give away that information to just anyone.

There are other programs that are used by banks that work just like the tagging system, but they work with other information. Some programs are able to determine what language, time zone, Flash ID, browser, cookies, and IP address is being used on the computers you use to access your account. You may be able to see your information on your roommate’s computer, but if you try using a computer across the country it might not work. A percentage of the factors have to add up in this system in order for you to see your banking information. Although this does provide an extra amount of security, it is risking your information in other ways.

Source: CNET

Re-Tweet This Post

13 Apr
2009

How You Probably Got That Annoying Toolbar

Posted by Ruel

 

Ever wonder how toolbars seem to just sprout on your Web browser?

Don’t blame malware on this one. This is one of the very few instances where a worm is not the sower of the problem. In fact, that annoying add-on which shrinks your browser’s viewing space may have probably been caused by you.

A good number of us harbor the habit of just blindly clicking on “Yes” and “OK” whenever we’re installing something in our computer. As a consequence, we overlook some queries or prompts by installation wizards regarding the inclusion of toolbars. We could always say no to toolbar offers. But since we’re too busy tinkering with our Facebook account during the installation process, we unintentionally gave our imprimatur to that annoying add-on.

Toolbar offers can usually be encountered when downloading and installing essential Web programs such as Instant Messengers, Web browsers, plug-ins, and even office suites. Many of these browser attachments can be helpful. The Yahoo! toolbar, for example, features pop-up blockers. Google’s toolbar makes it convenient for you to quickly search for something by plastering a search box on top of your browser.

However, toolbars do clutter your browser and reduce viewing space. Some of its features may already be a superfluity such as pop-up and spyware fenders since this is already a staple function of almost all antivirus software.

Be careful whenever installing something that you’ve downloaded on the Internet. Chances are, they’re bundled with toolbars and other offers or features that you don’t need.

Re-Tweet This Post

18 Mar
2009

Is IE 8 Worth a Try?

Posted by Ruel

 

Should you get excited over the impending release of Internet Explorer 8?

Microsoft says that you should. For one thing, it claims that IE 8 outpaces and outshines the other browsers in terms of security. Redmond also boasts that it’s definitely faster than its predecessor, IE 7.

Of course, we all know that Microsoft will say anything to catapult their new browser to the top of the chain. Bill Gates’ guys will be harking hallelujah today until next week over the birth of their new creation. However, it’s very likely that they’ll tone down by the end of the month when bugs begin to surface. By April, tech bloggers might start to encourage people to go back to IE 7.

I’m not saying that IE 8’s edge over IE 7 is only skin-deep. Indeed, the guys working for Bill didn’t spend years mulling over 0s and 1s just to come up with new cosmetics for Internet Explorer. There is definitely an improvement in security and speed.

While many of you may have apprehensions on upgrading to IE 8, a greater number of Web surfers are eager and curious to give the new browser a try. I’m one of them. We might end up complaining to Microsoft about crashes and slow browsing speeds, but in the end, giving IE 8’s maker a daily piece of our mind will eventually benefit us in the long run as patches will surely be released to appease us.

Re-Tweet This Post

12 Mar
2009

Restrict Access to Your Wi-Fi at Home

Posted by Ruel

 

When shopping for a wireless router, the first detail that you’ll most likely look for is its signal strength. Indeed, you wouldn’t want any dead spot ruining your 50-gigabyte download. The good news is many of today’s routers can easily blanket your house with Wi-Fi. They’re already so powerful and efficient that your next door neighbor could effortlessly pick up signals from your overzealous Wi-Fi distributor.

Unless your neighbors are as trustworthy as your dog, sharing wireless Internet with them may not be exactly a wise move. For one thing, having too many computers sipping through your router may slowdown your surfing speed. Some ISPs are also setting limits on monthly bandwidths, so you might end up hitting your quota in just a week if you continue to be a good Samaritan to them.

But the strongest argument against sharing Wi-Fi with neighbors is the possibility of data theft. The fact that they could access your router or wireless Internet means that they could also very possibly access your computer, too.

This doesn’t mean that you should buy routers that have weak signals. If you want to rival Starbuck’s Wi-Fi strength, then by all means buy the best router that your budget allows. Just make sure that you limit the number of persons who could have access to your personal network. You could easily do this by setting up a password for your router. Another method by which you could restrict or regulate access is by pre-defining the hardware which could access your network.

Re-Tweet This Post

10 Jan
2009

Use the Latest Version of Your Browser When Shopping Online

Posted by Ruel

 

As traffic around shopping malls get worse by the day, more and more people are finding it convenient to just shop at the comfort of their computer desks. And at a time when gas prices are again threatening to jump up to crisis levels, people are now more inclined to let their mouse do the shopping.

As with all things, e-commerce has its own set of pot holes. Hackers are always on the lookout for careless online buyers. Day by day, phishing sites proliferate like hot dog stands at every nook and cranny of cyberspace. It is therefore important to have a secure shopping cart whenever you scour the Internet for bargains.

One of the ways by which you could protect yourself from online thieves is by using the latest version of your browser. Newer browsers are more equipped to handle online transactions. They employ the latest encryption methods that meet industry standards, such as Secure Socket Layers (SSL).

Installing the latest version of your browser is not enough, though. You have to constantly update it. Check its maker’s site for updates or patches. Read the security bulletins carefully as it usually contains tips and suggestions on how to keep your credit card number and other financial details safe from phishers.

Re-Tweet This Post

21 Nov
2008

Microsoft Delays IE8 Release

Posted by Mike

The news that Microsoft will not release Internet Explorer 8 to the public is not something that is surprising. Microsoft’s latest browser IE8 will remain in beta until 2009.

The announcement was made on Microsoft’s official blog. Dean Hachamovitch, General Manager of Internet Explorer project noted that they will release another beta next year. “We will release one more public update of IE8 in the first quarter of 2009, and then follow that up with the final release,” he said. The browser is currently in Beta 2.

Tech enthusiasts on the other hand agree that the decision is very just. A review on ArsTechnica noted that they are perfectly fine with more testing and bug fixing being done. Internet Exlorer 8 Beta 2 is noted with numerous bugs and crash errors, something that is not present in its grand rival Firefox 3.

As of this writing, Microsoft encourages users and beta testers to submit bug reports to help improve the once leading browser.

Source: PopuTech and ArsTechnica

Re-Tweet This Post