Today, we begin a series of articles that examine the various backup options that network support vendors recommend to clients. The first backup option that will be reviewed is the newcomer, Online Backups. The online, remote backups are the current fad in backup and disaster recovery planning. As a result, it is the first backup […]
For some, the desktop wallpaper is constantly hidden behind their constantly open windows. For others, these desktop wallpapers can serve as sources of inspiration and spur creativity. One website, Smashing Magazine, publishes many unique wallpapers every month that strive to inspire creativity. This month, we showcase what we feel are some of the best wallpapers […]
Have you ever wondered how fast your internet connection actually is? Well, there are several tools available that allow you to check how fast your internet connection actually is.
Most people purchase their broadband connectivity from their local ISP at 1.5Mbps, 3.0Mbps, … all the way to 50Mbps or more, but rarely do they know if […]
How long does it take Internet Explorer to open on your computer? One of the things that I see often when I go to a customer’s office is that it takes 4-5 seconds at a minimum to open their web browser. Everyone is looking for ways to make their computers run faster without investing more […]
There is some good news for those of you out there that are hesitant to upgrade to Windows Vista. Microsoft has extended the amount of time that OEMs (Original Equipment Manufacturer) have to sell Windows XP to the public. Many Microsoft OEMs, including Dell, Inc. have been pushing Microsoft to extend the availability of Windows […]
In one of John C. Dvorak’s latest columns, he was talking about how easy it is to sabotage Google’s search results. As a result, there are a few things that you need to make sure of when you are searching Google for information that you need to ensure that you keep your PC safe.
According to PCMag.com, Palm and Sprint today announced the new Palm Centro smart phone. This is a completely different phone from the Treo, and moves closer to the size of the Blackberry Pearl. This Palm phone is targeted to the more price-conscious users, as it starts at $99 with a 2-year contract. For more information on […]
If you are anything like me, then you may not always have all the phone numbers you need stored neatly in your phone. For a long time, the solution for this issue has been to dial various non-free information services. The problem that I have with these services is that you are charged to call […]
As most people are aware, it is important to have proper security software installed and running on their PCs. This will help protect users from viruses, trojans, worms, and other malware. Austin Lane recommends that you are running an antivirus software package along with ad-ware and spy-ware protection software. Now, New Zealand’s banks are requiring it […]
A company named Domain Renewal is sending out renewal notices to domain owners. Domain Renewal is not the registrar and, despite their claims to the contrary, cannot renew your domain on your behalf. In all likelihood, they are just taking your money.
At Austin Lane Technologies, Inc., we do not utilize “Domain Renewal” or their services. If […]