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Resetting the Linksys WRT160N Wireless-N Router

2010-01-07T08:23:00.001-05:00

Securing a wireless router can be a difficult task, and there are certain settings that should be changed to ensure the router is secure. While the security settings are similar among wireless routers, there may be times when you can't seem to access the Internet or router.

If you can't access your router, or can't seem to get the Internet working properly with your Linksys WRT160N wireless router, one course of action you can take is to reset the WRT160N router back to factory defaults. This will allow you to start from the beginning with securing your router.

Backup Your Data Offsite

2009-09-04T08:03:00.000-04:00

If you have a lot of files on your computer that you don't wish to lose, then you should backup that data. Many people have thousands of digital photos that can't be replaced, and wouldn't want to lose those photos. Other's may have financial or personal information that they need to be available at any time. This is why data backup is so important.

Simply backing up your data will ensure your data is available in case something was to happen to the originals. The problem is that many people don't think about where they store their backups. In this case, it is not only important to backup your data, but it is also important to store your data offsite.

Converting Word Documents to PDF for Free

2009-09-02T05:00:00.003-04:00

The PDF document was created by Adobe and has become one of the most widely used file formats online. The advantage this format has over other document formats is that the documents will always be displayed the same on any computer. Many computer hardware and software manufacturers currently use the PDF format to create an electronic copy of their user manuals. Others may use this format to create an ebook.

In order to create a PDF file, you would usually need a tool from Adobe called Adobe Acrobat. Unfortunately, this tool can be expensive for many people. There are other free alternatives that allow you to create a PDF file. One such tool, called PrimoPDF, allows you to convert Microsoft Word documents to PDF for free. In addition, that tool will also allow you to create a PDF document from about 300 different file formats.

Cleaning Your Computer of WindowsClick

2009-07-16T08:00:00.000-04:00

One of the great security risks for any computer is that of malware/viruses. There are literally thousands of those nasty little programs that can wreak havoc with your computer. The problem, at times, is how to remove them once they are installed.

One such problem is the WindowsClick malware program. This program can hijack your Google search results, and also prevent anti-malware tools from running to clean your computer. With a little thinking, your can easily clean your computer of the WindowsClick virus.

Mapping an External Hard Drive to a Directory

2009-07-14T08:00:00.000-04:00

I have tried using backup services that don't backup data from external hard drives. The problem with this is that many people, including myself, store their data on an external hard drive.

There may be an easy way to make such backup services work with external hard drives. In Windows you can map a hard drive to a directory. This means that when you view the directory you are actually viewing the contents of the external hard drive. The backup service may not know the difference.

Thinking About Online Backup Solutions?

2009-05-22T08:00:00.001-04:00

There are many options available to you for backing up your data. Backup solutions can include external hard drives, burning DVDs, flash drives, and now online storage. Each solution has it's pros and cons, and you may want to include a few of them in your backup solution.

When thinking about choosing an online solution, it should do your research to ensure you know what to look for in an online backup service. Take the time to think about what to look for in an online backup service before choosing a provider. Doing your homework first can ensure you find the provider that best meets your needs.

Reasons to Use Online Backup

2009-05-15T08:50:00.003-04:00

With the popularity of digital cameras it is become increasingly important to backup your data. Imagine if something were to happen to your computer and you lose all your digital pictures. Unless the pictures were backed up, you couldn't replace them if they were lost.

With Internet speeds increasing, the popularity of online backups has also increase. Using an online backup will automatically backup your data to an online secure server while you use your computer. Let's take a look at 6 Reasons to Backup Your Data Online.

OIOpublisher Allows You To Control Your Ad Space

2009-05-13T12:19:00.003-04:00

If you have ever tried providing private advertising on your website or blog, you know how time consuming it can be. You have to manage the communication between the advertiser and yourself, and then you have to manage the payment. Imagine if you can get this all done for you..automatically.

OIOpublisher makes managing private advertising very easy. It manages the communication, allows payment through PayPal, Google Checkout, and others, and you can even run your own ads if you have unsold ad spots. This means you can make money, even when an ad spot isn't sold.

So if you even want to to provide private advertising on your website or blog, look no further than OIOpublisher.

Some Thoughts on Web Templates

2009-03-27T08:00:00.003-04:00

There are thousands of free templates available online that you can use for any type of web site or blog. Many of template developers try to make their template look better than all the others, without taking into account a few things. While they look good, the design of templates may be limiting.

I have recently been working on a new template. As I have been creating the template a few thoughts on the template design continue to pop into my head. I decided to write down my thoughts on design issues that I have found with some of the current templates.

Audiodg.exe Uses High CPU on Vista

2009-03-25T08:00:00.001-04:00

For those using Vista, there may be times when an application you are using will slow down, and even seem unresponsive. While checking the performance monitory you may also notice that a file called audiodg.exe is using quite a bit of the CPU.

The good news is that you can easily decrease the CPU usage of the audiodg.exe by following a few simple steps. After following the steps, you will notice that your application may no longer be slowing down since the audiodg.exe file is no longer using up a lot of CPU.

About Wireless Network Standards

2009-03-23T08:00:00.002-04:00

In the last few years, wireless networks in home have increase dramatically. Many people now seem to have high-speed Internet connected to a wireless router so they can access the Internet from anywhere in their home. All new laptops now include a wireless adapter so you can connect to wireless networks.

There are currently a few wireless standards available today, with many network devices supporting at least two of them. Lets have a look at the 802.11 wireless standards to see what they are.

How to Find Your Blogger Blog's Sitemap

2009-03-16T08:00:00.001-04:00

For those that manage web sites or blogs, one of the tools frequently used are the Webmaster tools offered by Google. With these tools you can monitor which pages appear in it's search results, any problems it may find with pages, and when Google last accessed your site.

One of the tasks you can do in Webmaster tools is add your site's sitemap. For many, they can just create an XML file and place it on their server. For Blogger blog owners, they don't have that ability. The good news is that Blogger creates one for you. You just need to follow a few steps to find your Blogger blog's sitemap.

Restore Your iTunes Library to a Previous Version

2009-03-13T08:00:00.002-04:00

There may be times when you want to revert back to a previous version of iTunes. The problem with this is once you install a newer version, your iTunes library may have been updated. When you install the previous version, you may receive the following message:

ITunes Library.itl cannot be read because it was created by a newer version of iTunes.

All is not lost, and you should be able to revert your iTunes library back to the previous version as well. To fix your iTunes library you just need to follow a few simple steps.

Prevent Directory Browsing on your Web Site

2009-03-11T08:00:00.003-04:00

For those with self-hosted web sites or blogs, it is very important to ensure you have implemented various security measures to protect your work. The ability for someone to browse a directory on your host can be a serious security flaw because it allows them to view any file/directory of your site.

The good news is that it is very easy to correct this security issue. One way of implementing the necessary security measures is to edit the .htacces file to prevent directory browsing on your web site or blog.

Preventing Duplicate Content Within Wordpress

2009-03-09T08:00:00.000-04:00

For many people that manage web sites, preventing duplicate content from appearing in search engines is a priority. Search engines, such as Google, may penalize you if your content is duplicated on another web page.

If you have a Wordpress blog, then you can easily prevent duplicate content in the head section of your template. By inserting a few lines of PHP code, you can ensure only specific pages are indexed by the search engines.

How to Secure the Linksys WRT54GL Wireless Router

2009-02-13T08:00:00.000-05:00

One of the important tasks to perform when you purchase and setup a wireless router is to ensure that it is secure. Since users will connect to the router wirelessly, this means that the user doesn't even need to be in the same building as the router.

To prevent uninvited users from connecting to your Linksys WRT54GL wireless router, it is important to take several steps to secure your wireless router. Once you follow the steps, you can feel confident that your wireless connection is secured.

Want to Connect Many Computers to Your Router?

2009-02-11T08:00:00.000-05:00

There are many different ways of connecting multiple computers to a network. For many people, they may not have many computers to connect, but for others they may have too many computers than ports on their router. There is an easy solution to connecting many computers to a network.

To accomplish such a task, you need the correct hardware. Most people who have broadband for their Internet connection also have a router. If you are one of these people, and you have more computers than ports on the back of your router, then you may want to look into using a hub or switch to allow more computers to connect to your router.

Keeping Your Data Safe

2009-02-09T08:00:00.002-05:00

With the popularity of digital cameras over the last several years, it has become increasingly important to ensure your photos and other important data is protected. While it can be confusing about how to backup your data, the most important thing to remember is to make multiple copies.

There are many options you can use to backup your data. Let's look at a few options to ensure your data is safe.

Sharing a Single Broadband Internet Connection with Multiple Computers

2009-02-07T08:00:00.000-05:00

Broadband, or high-speed, Internet connections are very common today. With such fast connections, people are increasingly creating more local area networks (LANs) in their homes. Each LAN is then connected to the Internet so all computers can share a single Internet connection.

There are many options available for those with broadband to connect multiple computers to a single Internet connection, but how you connect is dependent on several factors, including the number of computers, and the hardware available.

How to Create a PDF Document

2009-02-05T08:00:00.000-05:00

PDF documents are used extensively online as a way to share documents. Documents in this format are meant to look the same on any comptuer regardless of the hardware or software that is installed. To read a PDF document is very easy. You simply download and install a free reader. Creating one, on the other hand requires a tool, which usually costs some money.

There is an easy way to create a PDF document from almost any application. You simply install a free tool and use the print function built within any application. Using this tool, you can easily create a PDF document for free.

2009-02-03T08:00:00.000-05:00

If you own a high-end point-and-shoot, or DSLR (Digital SRL) digital camera, then chances are you have the ability to shoot in either Raw or JPEG format. For most people, you won't need to shoot in Raw, but professionals or those who like to edit photos, the Raw format may be the better choice.

There is a debate about which format you should capture pictures with. Each format has it's advantages and disadvantages and it is important to know what those are. Once you understand each format then you can determine whether you should use Raw or JPEG.

Drop Entrecard and Join CMF Ads

2009-02-01T08:00:00.002-05:00

I have used Entrecard for over a year, with expectations that the advertising network would somehow do great things. In the beginning it looked very promising, but as time went on, it's promise faded greatly. Many of the active members were banned or quit using the system entirely, spam blogs infested every corner, and bitterness removed all the enjoyment of using Entrecard.

I recently stopped using Entrecard, and have switched to CMF Ads, which looks promising. One of the differences between the two advertising networks is that CMF Ads have done things right from the beginning. There are many other differences that will make you switch advertising networks.

The Reason Digital Images Don't Match on Different Devices

2009-01-30T08:00:00.003-05:00

With the creation of digital photos, there is an issue with regards to the colour and look on different devices. While the digital photos look fine on one monitor, the photos may look different on another monitor, or when printed. The reason for this is colour management, and how the colour profiles can affect images on various devices.

For examples of how colour profiles can affect images, have a look at Examples of Colour Management.

Need to Backup Your Digital Photos? Back Them Up Online

2009-01-28T08:00:00.001-05:00

Digital cameras are extremely popular today, and it seems like everyone owns one. The problem with so many digital photos is that sooner or later you will need the storage space to back them up and keep them safe. Taking thousands of digital pictures will require gigabytes of storage. In case of a disaster, it is also important to back them up outside of your home.

One solution to keeping your digital photos safe is to back them up online. For a small monthly fee, you can have unlimited storage space that makes backing up your files extremely safe and secure. For more information, check out Four Months of Using Mozy.

Want to Sell Advertising on Your Blog?

2009-01-26T08:00:00.002-05:00

If you own a blog or web site, then you may have thought about privately selling advertising space to make some money. The problem is that you would need to manage the advertising space, create a web form to allow for purchases, manage e-mails with the advertisers, and then manage payment. The good news is that there is a solution that can do it all for you.

If you have purchased some host space, then you should read OIO Publisher: The Easy Way to Provide Ad Space on Your Blog to find out how to automate selling advertising space on your blog or web site.

How to Create Static Pages in Blogger

2009-01-24T08:00:00.002-05:00

There are several blogging platforms available to anyone who wants to start a blog. The two most popular are Blogger and Wordpress. Blogger is the free blogging platform that allows someone to create a blog in minutes. Wordpress, on the other hand, requires more work to get setup, but provides the greatest control and flexibility over your blog.

The one area where Blogger has a problem is with static pages. Wordpress allows you to create Web pages easily, but Blogger lacks this feature. If you are interested in learning a trick to creating static Web pages in Blogger, then check out How to Create Static-Like Pages in Blogger and Creating Static Pages in Blogger - Part 2.

JPEG or GIF - Which to Use?

2009-01-22T08:00:00.008-05:00

There are many image formats available to use, but determining which format would be best can be a tough decision. Both the GIF and JPEG formats are two of the most common, and have been around for many years. While both formats have their advantages and disadvntages, each format is a better choice under certain circumstances.

To determine when to use either format, have a look at When to Use GIF and JPEG Format for more information.

An Archiving Workflow

2009-01-20T09:00:00.003-05:00

With everyone taking more digital pictures than ever before, and with many others scanning and archiving old photos, it is more important than ever to create an archiving workflow that works.

The article What is Your Archiving Workflow?, takes a look at one method that discusses scanning old photos and archiving them to ensure you won't lose your precious memories.

While the article does present one workflow, it is up to you to choose an archiving workflow that works for you.

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2006-06-23T09:00:00.020-04:00

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2006-06-23T09:00:00.018-04:00

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