Data protection on portable media
Carrying data on USB flash drives and CDs makes work easier. However, most flash drives and CDs are unencrypted, leaving the data easily accessible by anyone. To secure your data, I suggest using software...
Monthly Archive: August 2011
Mobile tips – general Nokia codes
Code What it does *#0000# or *#9999# Shows device firm-wire version *#06# Shows International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) number *#7780# Restores phone to factory settings (careful, you could lose all your data) 12345 Default...
Steve Jobs resigns as Apple boss
Steve Jobs has resigned as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Apple Inc., the billion kina technology company he co-founded in 1976 with Steve Wozniak and Ronald Wayne in his family garage. He has been...
Familiarize yourself with Windows 7
The Start Menu The Start menu is where you access your programs, folders, files and settings. The start button Clicking on this button opens the Start menu Search box Type in the search box...
Google Power Search Tips
Searching for data can be time consuming and laborious especially when you have to rummage through tonnes of data just to find that specific one. Google provides some search commands that help make searches more specific....
Password protect your Microsoft Word documents
Here is a simple tip to protect your data by locking your word documents. The screen shots below are from Microsoft Office 2007. However, you can also apply this to other versions as well....
How to Restrict USB Devices from Loading on Windows 7
USB devices provide and easy way for virus to spread and data to be stolen. To prevent this from happening, you can buy some software or if you are comfortable with tweaking the registry...
Google acquires Motorola for $12.5M
The world’s largest search engine and online marketing company Google recently acquired Motorola Mobility for a sum of $12.5 million which equates to $40 per share, a market premium of 63% after the stock market close...
Mobile Phone Etiquette – The Proper Conduct When Using Your Mobile Phone
The mobile phone has shifted from being a luxury item to a necessity. Nearly everyone in the city has a mobile phone and it is probably the most used device ever, however, not everyone...
Sony PlayStation teams up with CSIndentity
Sony PlayStation Network has teamed up with leading global identity protection and fraud security provider, CSIndentity. In a newsletter from the Sony Computer Entertainment Australia, the move will give consumers peace of mind and...
