Tacs Time

Everyone once in a while, I cant resist the urge...well two urges. One is a debatably clever pun for a post title, and the other is falling into the "bloggers blogging about blogging and other bloggers" curse.

This note is one I believe is worthy though, as a new HP (NYSE HPQ) Blog has been kicked off by a colleague, Tac Anderson, currently the "Web 2.0 Strategic lead" for the LaserJet business. Prior to joining HP, though, Tac was a Web 2.0 consultant who actually helped me get over the hump in getting this blog, JimLyonsObservations.com, up and going almost two years ago.

Tacs new blog, Marketing Impressions, "is dedicated to bringing you the best tips, tricks and ideas to make you and your business look its best through effective use of marketing material". The new blog joins HPs Small & Medium Business Community Blog in providing advice to Small Businesses on how to enhance their marketing and business acumen, which usually seems to involve the use of hard copy printed by HP printers.

I welcome Marketing Impressions and am adding it to my blogroll on the right. I look forward to reading Tacs future posts, which I expect to be regular and frequent but not too lengthy!

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How to clear cache of your computer activities using Kaspersky Internet Security 2011

Cache files consist of temporary historical data of daily activities on your computer that is stored in small portion of hard disk and memory RAM to speed up computers processing. This is done when computers fetch the previously used data from the temporary storage called the cache files without going through all the way to the original files.  Thus the shortening the route and speed up processing.

Despite of this advantage cache file can also pose a risk to computers, where cyber criminals can steal and use it to hijack your computer. As a result important information such as online bank, credit cards, social network website, important documents can be in  great risk. So you need to frequently clean up your cache file especially after visiting websites or making documents containing sensitive information.

In this case we are using Kaspersky Internet Security 2011 to clean the cache files and the following information will be removed from the temporary files.

• Microsoft Internet Explorer Cookies
• Clear List of Recent Documents: Dont let your important documents stolen
• Paint: Clear editor files history
• Clear prefetch catch
• Clear browsing history: online banking site, credit card purchasing, database website, social networking logins, email logins, etc

How to clean cache of your computer activities using Kaspersky Internet Security 2011 just follow the step below and the diagram.

Step 1: Click on Kaspersky Internet Security 2011 icon on the taskbar

Step 2: Click on the Tool tab then "Privacy Cleaner"

Step 3: Check "perform users activity traces diagnostics and click Next

Step 4: Check all the cache file you want to clean then click "Next". Its done!!

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Demise of printing on account of the iPad Heres the man bites dog version

Demise of printing at the hands of the iPad? Its a familar story of the last few years, but heres a "man bites dog" version, as related in a CNet story questioning the veracity of the "accidental nature" of BBC newsperson Simon McCoy mistaking a package of office paper for an iPad. As the piece, by Chris Matsyzyczyk, points out, the "heft" of the paper would make it very difficult to mistake for the much lighter iPad.

Our industry has been very aware of the shift from consumption of information via electronic devices, like smartphones and tablet computers, at the expense of printers and the supplies and paper which go with them. Heres a purported case, however, of paper replacing the iPad - and does that overall incredulity lead to why it the story is so questioned?

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Fishing place in Kuching Sejingkat

People use to call it Sejingkat Bridge even though it is clearly show on the map it is Jalan Keruing, but anyway that is not of any matter at all. What matters is the environment is good place to hang out and for relaxation with families and friends. There is public walkways nicely paved along the river bank for everyones convenient and you can just fish from there. Although I am not sure what kind of fish do people catch but occasionally i have seen Buntal (puffer-fish), Sea Snake, Selar. I like to hang out at the place during the early evening to fish while enjoying the panorama of night fall.

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How to create delete horizontal line in Open Office Writer

How to create Horizontal Line in Open Office Writer.

Enter hyphen/minus sign (-) 3 times on the document page and then press enter. The line will automatically formatted into full horizontal line.

How to delete the Horizontal line?

Hover mouse on the Horizontal line and right click on the mouse. Select Paragraph and in Borders tab select line style to - none -. And finally click "OK" and it will disappear.

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How to monitor system resources usage on Windows 7

Monitoring your computer system resources can identify which software or application programs use the most significant amount of your computers CPU, Hard disk, network bandwidth, and memory RAM. This identification is essential to provide you the idea whether to turn on or off the program or even upgrade your hardware to improve speed performance.

How to monitor computer system resources in Windows 7 operating system is quite simple.

• Start>  All Programs> Accessories> System Tools> Resource Monitor

 

What can you monitor on Windows 7 system resources usage:

• Memory RAM usage - Identify which application software use the most memory. High usage meaning that the program can significantly slow computer performance when it is in use.
• CPU usage - Identify which application utilize the most processor activity. High CPU usage also can significantly slow down computer speed performance.
• Disk usage - Identify which initiate the most write/read activities on the hard disk. This also can reduce the speed of hard disk.
• Network usage - Identify which application software use the most bandwidth such as p2p torrent software, internet browsers, auto updates application, internet firewall, etc.

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More on iPhone printing 2 0

With the recent excitement surrounding the new iPhone, the 2.0 software, and all the new iPhone applications, it seemed inevitable that wed get some printing information from some where.

Well, thanks to a sharp-eyed reader (thanks SS), from iPhoneBuzz.com comes a post entitled "Printing from your iPhone may be possible soon". Interesting indicator of Bluetooth printing in iPhones future?

And on the same beat, King HomeTech is featuring an untitled post regarding iPhone printing. The blogs author is working with me on a further explanation for us mere mortals, so stay tuned!

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