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SSD vs HDD

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Most people now buy laptops for their computing needs and have to make the decision between getting either a Solid State Drive (SSD) or Hard Disk Drive (HDD) as the storage component.  So which of the two is the better choice, an SSD or HDD? There’s no straight-forward answer to this question; each buyer has different needs and you have to evaluate the decision based on those needs, your preferences, and of course budget. Even though the price of SSDs has been falling, the price per gigabyte advantage is still strongly with HDDs. Yet, if performance and fast bootup is your primary consideration and money is secondary, then SSD is the way to go. For the remainder of this article, we will make a comparison of SSD and HDD storage and go over the good, the bad, and the ugly of both. What is an SSD? We’ll make no assumptions here and keep this article on a level that anyone can understand. You might be shopping for a computer and simply wondering what the heck SSD actually means? To beg...

What Is a VPN, and Why Would I Need One?

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A VPN, or Virtual Private Network, allows you to create a secure connection to another network over the Internet. VPNs can be used to access region-restricted websites, shield your browsing activity from prying eyes on public Wi-Fi, and more. These days VPNs are really popular, but not for the reasons they were originally created. They originally were just a way to connect business networks together securely over the internet or allow you to access a business network from home. VPNs essentially forward all your network traffic to the network, which is where the benefits – like accessing local network resources remotely and bypassing Internet censorship – all come from. Most operating systems have integrated VPN support. What Is a VPN and How Does It Help Me? In very simple terms, a VPN connects your PC, smartphone, or tablet to another computer (called a server) somewhere on the internet, and allows you to browse the internet using that computer’s internet connection. So if that server...

How to Recover Lost Product Key

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Have you lost your Microsoft product key? What if Windows can no longer start due to a blue screen or other error, then you may need to reinstall the operating system. To do so, you must have access to a product key (CD Key). But if you can no longer find the product key, you would lose your Windows license. With KeyFinder Plus you could easily retrieve product keys for Windows, Office, SQL Server, Exchange Server and Adobe Acrobat, even if you can't boot your computer into Windows! No other product can recover product keys from non-booting Windows installations. This article explains how you can recover lost product keys (CD Key) from your local, remote or crashed computer especially when you need to reinstall Windows but can't find your product key. 1.Download and Install KeyFinder Plus Click here to download the setup package of KeyFinder Plus and save it in a place that is easy to find, such as your PC desktop. When the download is complete, double-click the download fi...

How to find a MAC address

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Follow these instructions if you need to find your computer's Media Access Control address (MAC address). It is the unique identifier of a network adapter.  The MAC address is a 6-digit hexadecimal number, which is normally written as a twelve character alphanumeric string with a colon (:) or other separating character after every second character: Example of a MAC address:  00:00:00:a1:2b:cc If you computer has more than one network adapter (for example, an ethernet adapter and a wireless adapter), it will have a different MAC address for each adapter. To find the MAC address: Windows Vista, Windows 7: Click the Start button. In the Run text box, type cmd.  This will open the command window. At the command prompt, type ipconfig /all. Copy down the "Physical Address" (aka the MAC address) from the "Ethernet adapter Wireless Network Connection" section. Close the command prompt window. Windows 2000, 2003, XP, NT: Click Start > Run. In the Run text box, type cm...

Two kinds of Ethernet cables Straight Through and Crossover

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STRAIGHT THROUGH Ethernet cables are the standard cable used for almost all purposes, and are often called "patch cables". It is highly recommend you duplicate the color order as shown on the picture. Note how the green pair is not side-by-side as are all the other pairs. This configuration allows for longer wire runs. CROSSOVER CABLES  The purpose of a Crossover Ethernet cable is to directly connect one computer to another computer (or device) without going through a router, switch or hub.

Steps on How to Backup and Delete Logs

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For FS800U Need to put the USB Connector and USB FLASH DRIVE to the Biometric Machine (FS800U) If the biometric have ADMIN, need admin to log in the biometrics Go toPen drive Click OK DOWNLOAD ATTLOGS and DOWNLOAD USERS will appear Click the DOWNLOAD ATTLOGS After you click the DOWNLOAD LOGS, Successful message will appear after you downloads logs is DONE You can now check your file in the computer. If the file is complete you can now delete the logs. DONE For FS800 You need to LOG IN the FSDM7 OR T4 After you log in, go toTRANSFER LOGS Click OK Date Range will appear Select the date and year you backup Note: You may select the year and date in the back up but if you are delete no  daterange appears, in short if you delete, all the logs will deleted. Click OK Right theFILE NAMEandLOCATIONyou save. Check your back up logs first if it is complete before you delete DONE S teps on How to Delete Attlogs from the Biometrics If the biometric have ADMIN , need admin to log in the biome...

Download Windows Media Player 12 for Windows 7, Vista & XP

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Download Windows Media Player 12 for Windows 7, Vista & XP Windows Media Player 12 is not officially available but you can download it as a beta version to get the preview of all its upcoming features. The Player 12 version would be offered as a combo in Windows 7 Operating System.You can also download the Windows Media Player 12 skins for Windows Vista & Windows XP if you want to get the same looks on your OS without installing the beta version. This version of WMP is quite better than the version 11 because there are many changes made to the buttons and navigation. The player comes with two different player modes called as ‘Playing View’ & ‘Library View’. Library view contains all the library manipulation features that should be familiar from WMP11. Now Playing view contains the current playlist, visualizations, and videos. After making some searches i found that there was a download link available online, you can try it out and check out the players features. ...