What is FTP?
FTP, which is an acronym for File Transfer Protocol, is a client-server protocol that allows users to transfer files to and from other computers over a TCP/IP network.
Category Archives: Glossary
Diagnosing Bounced Email
Recently, you may have noticed an increase in the number of “bounced” email messages. This could be partially caused by the upgrade of new anti-spam mechanisms being put into place at many large ISPs and other companies. That is not to say that you shouldn’t”t check your own machine first. But with a little knowledge, you can diagnose… Read More »
Digital Camera Terms To Know
It helps when learning to use your new digital camera to also know what some of the more common terms mean. Below you will find many of these common terms defined.
Digital Zoom Versus Optical Zoom
Many digital cameras offer both digital and optical zoom. These two often confuse the average camera buyer, until you know what you’re looking at.
Digital Camera Memory Cards
Does it really make a difference what size memory card you use? To your camera, no; to you, however, it could mean the difference between getting the picture you want or running out of space on your memory card.
What Is the White Balance Setting on my Digital Camera?
Have you ever taken a picture of a beautiful winter scene and been disappointed to discover the crisp, white snow came out with a bluish tint? This is the kind of situation your digital camera’s white balance is meant to prevent.
Three Steps to Buying Your First Digital Camera
You’ve decided it’s time to buy a digital camera, but which one? The aisles are full of different brands with different features and a wide variety of prices to match. The task can be overwhelming. Following are the three most important things you can do to make the decision easier.:
Working With Computers
Well, we’ve been warned that this time would come – probably from the earlier eighties on. Yes, computers have finally taken over and if you doubt it, we’re here to convince you – but not because we want to or because we can. We want to convince you that if you don’t take the necessary steps to control… Read More »
When Less Is More
When it comes to maintaining your computer, you’ve probably heard it all before. “Run Defrag!” “Scan Your Disk for Errors!” Although these two activities are important, there’s more you can do to extend the life of your computer beyond today’s predicted two-year span. In fact, by following the simple advice below, you can enjoy the use of your… Read More »
Viruses
Over recent years, computers have become synonymous with viruses and viruses don’t show any signs of disappearing any time soon. In recent news, LiveScience.com reported that “Before the month is even done, April has set a record for virus e-mails.”1 In the past, we would be comfortable in telling new computer users not to worry about viruses and… Read More »