Collecting Without Delivering?
February 11th, 2008
Early in the history of search engine optimization, smaller SEO companies and consultants charged for services that they were unable to deliver. However, majority of these where attributed as part of the industry’s growing pains or simply a case of not knowing better rather than a deliberate attempt to rip-off unsuspecting people.
The large scale SEO operations at present are en entirely different case as some choose to make easy money out of people whose only desire is to effectively market their website on the Internet. In fact, many SEO clients are recycled or have previously worked with another company who has obviously failed to deliver. Such companies give a bad name to the otherwise lofty undertaking of search engine optimization.
Hacking as a Profession?
February 10th, 2008
The word hacking carries a very negative meaning that it can be hard to imagine someone doing it as a legal profession. Many organizations are starting to realize that they would be in a better position to evaluate the threat of intruders gaining admission into their system if they could anticipate the offensive action. One way to do this is to hire professionals that would think like the enemy and attempt to do exactly as an intruder would.
This is where the so-called ethical hackers enter the picture. These people should be completely trustworthy since the responsibility of testing a client’s system security will place them in an advantageous position of gaining confidential information. This is the reason why ex-hackers are not considered for the position. Trust has been placed a higher consideration than hacker skills gained from questionable experience.
Safe Internet Banking
February 8th, 2008
Money has a way of inviting crime that can be hard to beat. It is no wonder that the world of Internet banking is continuously exposed to the attempts of unscrupulous human elements. Even with risk involved, there are several ways to ensure safe online banking.
It is highly advisable not to use a public computer for the purpose. Passwords should be composed of letters and numbers which should be changed regularly. Responding to an email or phone call requesting for confidential details such as banking passwords should be totally avoided. Legitimate parties such as banks will never ask anyone to divulge his/her personal security details. Personal and credit card information should only be given if one is sure he/she is dealing with a trusted source.
Organizing Teleconferencing
January 29th, 2008
Setting up a teleconference would require first and foremost a person that would be in charge. It is this person’s responsibility to call each participant and establish the specific time for the teleconference. This will be the same person that will make the necessary calls to assemble the group and produce an agenda based on issues brought up by each participant.
It is quite necessary that materials to be used in the teleconference are provided in advance. The success and effectiveness of this exercise requires adequate information and appropriate technical set-up. Technical links needs to be established with sites and constituencies properly identified. It should be kept in mind that a large number of people may be difficult to manage in a single teleconference thus the need for equipments and systems that would come up to the challenge.
The Weakest Link
January 27th, 2008
In the fight against online fraud and anomalies, fraudsters still manage to do their thing in spite of better security technology. Experts believe that consumers remain the weakest link among the various entities working together to fight fraud. This has something to do with the failure to adopt security as a habit and not just something to talk about or even complain about.
Conscious efforts to ensure security of one’s system would include regular updating of anti-virus and anti-spyware and checking if it works as well as educating the entire family about risks and protection for online transactions. A reasonable amount of alertness and common sense would also come a long way in achieving online security.
Accessing Computers Remotely
January 27th, 2008
The ability to access files and information over the Internet has been proven to be beneficial whether at work or play. The technologies that enable this kind of access fall into two general categories: those that access files remotely and those that access and control desktops remotely. While file access essentially allows the user to access files from a remote location using the Internet, desktop access and control brings the entire desktop of a person’s home computer to the computer that is being used elsewhere.
The idea is to bring the entire working environment of a computer to another which is being used from another geographical location. This eliminates the need to synchronize files between laptops and desktops and allows the user to really work away from the home or office. However, computing experience tend to be slower since current technology still does not allow lag-free control over a remote connection.
Beyond Financial Planning and Accounting
January 26th, 2008
A spreadsheet is basically a document for storing and calculating numerical data, thus it is typically used for financial planning and accounting purposes. It is a fact that spreadsheets have a lot of complex mathematical formulas built into it, but they have potentials beyond manipulating figures. They are excellent in calculating in different scenarios, but a lot of other tasks can be accomplished due to their great capability in structuring information.
The spreadsheet is based on the cell, which is a small rectangular section on the spreadsheet or database into which text or figures are entered. It is quite handy in math matters such as recalculation but it can also function as a way to hold lists and schedules of varied subjects.
The Evolution of Conferencing
January 25th, 2008
Conferencing is said to be the joining together of more than two telephone users in a single call. Once a call is established between two persons, one holds the conversation to call a third party and joins the three parties in one call at a press of a button. Its most prevalent application is in the business forum. The ability to have multiple parties meet while located in different parts of the world is highly desired due to the demands of the times.
Conferencing has evolved from simple teleconferencing to the more popular video conferencing where parties are able to engage in face-to-face conversations while talking with multiple parties. Video conferencing technology has capitalized largely on the powerful capabilities of computers and telecommunications networks.