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The Top Seven Dumbest Virus Misconceptions

Viruses tend to be a massive problem for PC customers. Each and every year there are millions and millions of PCs which are harmed and in many cases destroyed because of virus issues. One of the reasons for that is mainly because present day PC viruses are completely different in every way from what they were like not too long ago. It is crucial to consider how to get rid of viruses now rather than the traditional terms, but most PC users are not aware of these differences. This results in different beliefs that computer users begin to have. The following are some beliefs often held concerning computer viruses, and all are myths.

Is it Safe to Unlock My Blackberry

1. Every GSM Blackberry can be unlocked – what ever the model or the network it is locked to, there is a 95% success rate using professional unlocking services to unlock your model. Even if you read that people cannot unlock your Blackberry, does not mean it cannot be done by anyone. By doing a little research it can be done. CDMA cannot, we will talk more about that later on.

Understanding PDF Files

Adobe PDF is a dynamic and versatile file format that can dramatically simplify and expedite document viewing, transfer, storage and output. The letters P, D and F comprise an acronym which stands for Portable Document Format. Adobe PDF is widely used by publishers, Web programmers and graphic designers, and generally accepted as the preeminent format…

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Understanding Computer Viruses

The first tenet of warfare is this: know thy enemy. So what exactly are computer viruses? Computer viruses are devious little computer programs that attach themselves to legitimate program-hosts and then engage in rampant self-replication. It’s easy to be fooled by their small size. Don’t be. They’re never small for long. Computer viruses propagate like…

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Selecting Domain Names

Deciding to go online is definitely an important step; but it’s only one of many. After making the initial decision to go “virtual,” the next and possibly most important step is choosing a name for your Web site. In Web parlance, this is referred to as selecting a domain name. Name recognition and recall is…

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Scanning Different Media

The process and applications of a scanner are relatively simplistic. It acts and functions much like a copier. It has the same little scanning bar that blinds you if you look into it, and instead of feeding paper (though a rare few do) it transmits the scanned object into your computer and allows you to…

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Macintosh vs. the PC

Macs and PCs are like apples and oranges. Both are computers, and perform similar functions, but they look and operate quite differently. However, like apples and oranges, comparisons between the two are highly subjective. Whether to use a Mac or PC is matter a personal taste and the operations you require. IBM named its first…

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File Transfer Times

As technology continues to advance, Internet users have become increasingly accustomed to fast connection speeds. Although download times are affected by many variables, the most critical is the connection speed of both parties. Not all modems, though, are created equal. Some are fast and some, though once considered fast, are now very slow. Commonly-used modems…

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File Compression

At one time or another, every computer owner has run into the problem of large files, and insufficient hard drive space. Despite thinking that you would never run out of space when you purchased your computer, you’ll soon find that the applications and documents can quickly consume a hard drive. Before you know it, your…

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