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What is DNS?
A: Semantically, DNS is an acronym for Domain Name Service. It is a service that runs on computers connected to a network. The computers that perform the Domain Name Service are known as Domain Name Service Servers. This is (thankfully) shortened to DNS Servers. So... read more
FamilyShield by OpenDNS
I just received a little snippet of info from my old alma mater about a product called “FamilyShield” by the well known DNS supplier OpenDNS. On many occasions, we receive questions from people about family safety on the web. They generally take the form... read more
What is CAPTCHA?
CAPTCHA is first and foremost an acronym (the computer industry loves ’em) for “Completely Automated Public Turing test to tell Computers and Humans Apart”. Now many people reading this (including yours truly when I was writing this) may still be... read moreC:windowssystem32rundll32.exe – Application not found
So what does all that mean? Well, when dealing with Windows viruses and spyware, you may run across the dialog box pictured on the right. We just recently had this pop up after using one of our spyware removal tools to get rid of the all-too-common “XP... read moreApple Mail: How can I send a message from a different email address that I own?
In a workplace there are times when multiple individuals would like to send mail using different email addresses other than their own address. A perfect example is when a company has a general mailbox for public use or use within mass marketing emails. An assistant... read moreWhat is metadata?
Metadata is all the rage on social networking sites and is a commonly tossed around term in this day and age. But what is really meant by the term metadata. Metadata: (First used in 1983) data that provides information about other data Merriam-Webster Dictionary... read moreBlock someone from calling you or sending you text messages on AT&T
We’ve all had those times when you just are tired of a particular individual contacting you. Whoever it is, (ex-boss, boyfriend, girlfriend, assistant) and for whatever reason, you would prefer not to speak to them or hear from them. Ever. Again. While you can... read moreVisual differences between Office 2008 and Office 2011
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