[TIPS] 10 Fast and Free Security Enhancements

Before you spend a dime on security, there are many precautions you can take that will protect you against the most common threats.

1. Check Windows Update and Office Update regularly here

have your Office CD ready. Windows Me, 2000, and XP users can configure automatic updates. Click on the Automatic Updates tab in the System control panel and choose the appropriate options.

2. Install a personal firewall.

Both SyGate (www.sygate.com) and ZoneAlarm (www.zonelabs.com) offer free versions.
3. Install a free spyware blocker.

Our Editors’ Choice (“Spyware,” April 22) was SpyBot Search & Destroy (http://security.kolla.de). SpyBot is also paranoid and ruthless in hunting out tracking cookies.

[News] OLPC Perkenalkan Konsep XO Laptop 2

Saat berpikir tentang OLPC (One Laptop Per Child) project yang digagas oleh Nicholas Negroponte, mungkin yang terbayang di benak kita hanyalah sebuah XO Laptop hijau yang tampak seperti komputer ‘mainan’. Namun baru-baru ini OLPC project telah mendesain ulang XO laptop ini sehingga terlihat lebih cantik dan ramping. Konsep terbaru XO Laptop 2.0 ini menawarkan kelebihan dual-touchscreen interface yang mencoba menjembatani fungsi tradisional dari sebuah laptop sekaligus Internet tablet masa depan.
Secara detail belum diperoleh keterangan mengenai spesifikasi dari versi terbaru XO laptop ini. Namun desain penggunaan dual-touchscreen display yang dipergunakan untuk ‘indoor’ dan ’outdoor/sunlight’ ini memang sangat menarik. Desain ini secara otomatis telah menghilangkan feature traditional-keyboard yang biasa terpasang di laptop pada umumnya. Selain itu teknologi dual-display ini juga telah diterapkan pada iPhone dan iPod Touch milik Apple.
Berita lain yang lebih menggembirakan dari konsep terbaru XO Laptop 2.0 ini adalah perkiraan Negroponte selaku penggagas project yang menyatakan bahwa laptop yang akan mulai diluncurkan pada tahun 2010 ini akan berharga sekitar $75 dollar Amerika saja

[TIPS] 16x Dvd+-rw Dl Dvd Writer Comparison Guide

Since the introduction of double layer DVD writers, the interest has been quite overwhelming and is why we keep bringing you reviews of these highly popular drives. The anticipation has now turned into down right obsession and it has become a key component in any current or new system build, thanks to the declining prices and continued media hype. Manufacturers are quite aware of the fascination and is why they have each been releasing their own products which excel in at least one area of the testing methodology used in most reviews. This has led to some confusion as to which drive is best suited for the individuals needs. Today, we compare four 16x double layer drives and highlight both the strong and weak points in order to give you a better idea of which drive is best suited for you.
In this comparison guide, we will be looking at four of the top 16x drives to hit the market, the Pioneer DVR-108, NEC ND3500A, Lite-On SOHW-1633s and the new LG GSA-4160B. We will cover everything from design and features to performance and price. Let’s begin with a quick look at each of these drives.