Preparing for a Career in Information Technology

So you want to work in the Information Technology field? In this article i'll provide some advice to those seeking employment in this field. Keep in mind these are my opinions, others may agree or disagree.

Mechanic or Engineer?

The first question to answer is which direction do you want to go? Typically there are two types of IT Staff. Those who administer and and those who create. What do I mean by this? Ask yourself if you'd rather sit in a cube and write software, create and maintain databases and develop applications, or would you rather install software, manage an e-mail system or create a network or remote access solution.

Stress Reducing Computer there are 5 ways

For most entrepreneurs computers are an intrical part of our business. An entrepreneur can not afford for their computer to be inoperable even for a minute. Implement some of these quick and affordable computer tips to keep your computer healthy and making money for your business.

#1 - Double Internet Speed

Comcast recently doubled cable modem download speeds. Now you can surf the Internet and download files twice as fast. However, you need to power cycle your cable modem [unplug it for 30 seconds and reboot computer] for the new configuration to be automatically downloaded to your modem.

How To Delete Cookie Files From Computer

Do you know how to delete cookie files from your computer? If not, here are some simple instructions. First of all let us begin by explaining what a cookie is. Cookies are small pieces of text generated by a web server and stored in the computer of an internet user when he or she visits a website that offers cookies. The cookie is a unique identifier that the web server places on the computer hard drive and this allows organisations to store information on the user`s machine and to later retrieve it. There are of course various legitimate and beneficial uses for cookies but due to the potential for abuse it is important that you know how to delete cookies from your computer.

Audio Books

Isn't it time to explore what Audio Books can add to your life and to the lives of those you care about? Here are seven easy ways to let Audio Books help you live your life!

1. Stuck in traffic? Make the time pass and accomplish something while you're at it. It's hands-free! Within the space of your daily commute you can "read" best selling fiction, biography or special interest books.

Disaster Prevention - Recovery

Before the next time you hear hurricane --think inland flooding!

Conduct another walk-through of your organization's business continuity plan. Look for business and computing changes since the plan was originally implemented, last tested, or revised. Determine what changes in the plan may be required-- and then make them.

Check your hurricane and flood emergency action plan and update it as necessary. If there are changes, make new copies and distribute it to all staff members. Put a copy of the plan on a website hosted at your organization's hot site.

Why Information Systems Professionals Should Join ISSA security has a

I've finally stopped procrastinating and joined my local Information System Security Association, Colorado Springs Chapter (ISSA-COS). A few of my co-workers have been encouraging me to join since last year.

Over the past year many of the benefits that they've enjoyed as member of the ISSA have spilled over on to me. I encourage all serious Information security professional to join because the ISSA has their fingers on the pulse on all information security events, jobs and seminars at discount prices.

ISSA members are always up on the latest security events and seminars in town. Just two months ago, an ISSA member invited me to attend an Certified Ethical Hacking course.

Rackmount Computer Monitors Provide Dependability

Just as the racks themselves must be made of the finest materials available and make use of the latest manufacturing technology so must the monitors that accompany them. In order to see what your server is doing at any particular moment, you have to hook it to a TV monitor to observe it in action. In order for the technician to fly that smart bomb into that enemy target, he has to see the images being transmitted from the camera in the eye of that missile.