Month: August 2016
Reasons for Microsoft to smile

Reasons for Microsoft to smile

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Traditionally Microsoft has been at the receiving end of most tech related jokes. In many ways all the barbs are justified as its OS’s have been bulky, resource hungry and its browser has been a clunky app that that just barely got things done.

The main reason that Microsoft enjoys a majority share of the OS and browser market is that
a. Initially it was virtually the only proper OS available for PC users
b. Apple failed to penetrate the consumer market significantly
c. Internet Explorer was forced upon users
But all that seems to be changing as of late.
Over the years IE has seen many challengers to its crown and the most notable of the 90’s challengers, Netscape has disappeared into the wings. Opera has made a comeback, but Firefox, Chrome and Safari have been the biggest reasons for IE losing market share. After making constant one percent drops over the years, it was one very rare occasions that IE managed to get gain any market share. But over the last two months IE has done the impossible and actually gained ground. This is a significant reflection of how much IE has improved.
Windows 7 has also contributed greatly to Microsoft’s fortunes as it has also gained market share. In fact, it has overtaken Windows Vista in market share. The reason for this could be that Microsoft has finally produced an OS that actually does what is supposed to do without asking for too much. Vista was probably the worst OS to come out of Redmond and the bad press it has generated over the years will take some time to fix. However, currently, the signs are good for Microsoft and the company can afford to smile after a long time.
Computer Maintenance Guidelines

Computer Maintenance Guidelines

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Computers, just like cars and other mechanical devices, need to have maintenance performed on them regularly. However, this article does not deal with the hardware maintenance, but rather the software side of maintenance, which is often forgotten.

Software, as most people do not realize, also needs to be kept in order. More often than not, the software that you get contains a few undiscovered bugs, some unpolished corners and even some loopholes in the code that allow hackers to exploit them. These can be fixed by installing software updates. In the past, the prevalent method involved manually checking for, downloading and installing the updates. Now, most software vendors have taken to the automatic delivery of software updates. This generally happens through the application you purchased, which is put into effect the moment you register. Whenever you see an alert for a software update, make sure you install it as quickly as possible. This is especially important in the case of operating systems, virus scanners and firewall updates.

Other than this, you can take some steps to make sure your data is protected as well. Make data backups a part of your schedule. Once a week or in two weeks is an acceptable frequency. You should also scan your hard drives for viruses regularly, once a day if possible. Hackers are always finding new ways to infiltrate systems so it is better to be safe than sorry. One other thing you can do to stay safe is to change your password whenever you can. This helps keep any unwanted characters from getting into your system and stealing valuable data.

The best way to keep track of all these tasks is to make a schedule with a checklist and stick to it religiously. This will ensure that your computer stays in good working order for a long time.
Keeping Tab with A Fleet GPS Tracking System In Place

Keeping Tab with A Fleet GPS Tracking System In Place

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The current trend of having a fleet GPS tracking is fast catching up with almost all of the fleet managers. It is not only convenient to have a tracking system for the fleet but also safer. By taking the help of a fleet tracking system the worry and concern about the vehicles is totally taken out and the manager’s minds and they can concentrate on expanding their business rather than wasting their time worrying about the whereabouts of their company’s fleet of vehicles.

Many employees do think that installing a GPS tracking device in the vehicles is being done only to keep tabs on their activities and many of them even consider this as a huge question mark on their loyalty by the employers. But if the employee is actually doing his or her job properly there is no need to worry about the tracking device. It is only the trouble makers that should worry about the tracking device being fitted in to the vehicles that they drive.

Using real time GPS vehicle tracking is a very wise decision as the exact timings of the arrival and the departure of the vehicles can be predicted. In addition to this facility the vehicle can be continuously monitored for the speed limits and if in case the driver decides to exceed the permissible speed limit or veer off from the decided route then it is possible for the managers to contact the erring drivers and issue a warning. The safety benefits of installing a GPS tracking system cannot be stressed upon enough.
Finding Cheap Toner Cartridges

Finding Cheap Toner Cartridges

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So where is the best place to find cheap toner cartridges? The answer is Ebay and Amazon. However if you are looking for the original OEM cartridges, these are usually more expensive and sometimes the best place is to buy in major retailers when they have sales, such as Costco, BestBuy and Target.  The cartridges on Ebay and Amazon are cheap when you buy 3rd party compatible or refilled or re-manufactured cartridges which most often work just as good, but sometimes they may be defective.

Your best bet is to buy in lots of 3 or more, so just in case one is defective, you would not be without a cartridge and usually these retailers will refund your money on defective ones without you having to send it back, because its just not worth that much to them to do that.

Where does one look for product parts and accessories in case something goes wrong or in the case of the Samsung TV stand that you absolutely cannot do without. While sales and service is an important strategy of any top notch multinational company, sometimes the latter is not necessarily a situation that a customer finds difficult to navigate through.

And then there are essential components such as the Toner Cartridges without which organizations can lose hours of productivity to that might not sit well with investors, senior management and the like, when the reports indicating unaccounted time are sent to them.

A common issue with entertainment products such as a television is with needing a replacement for a component known as the Samsung DLP Color Wheel. Quick fixes are not advisable but a thorough inspection of your set by a professional with an authentic replacement of the part that is not working. Finally, you can also get an extra Samsung Camcorder Battery or as a replacement for your camcorder within days especially if ‘shooting’ is just more than a hobby.

Even though products protect the customer’s rights by issuing warranties, one never knows when ‘disaster’ strikes (to put it dramatically), and so to prepare for the situation such as this, one can find plenty of online stores where they can find parts and accessories that will help them use the product to the best of its potential.