Microsoft Office has been one of the leaders of commercially available desktop bundles of productivity programs for the past two decades. Despite the popularity of the application suite, a number of computer users have made the shift to open solutions such as Open Office which provide equivalent performance for little to no cost. Once users are able to make the shift to a compatible alternative to MS Office, a common problem that arises is how to uninstall Microsoft Office. Automatically Uninstall Microsoft Office on Windows The first place to start Read More

Remote Access Connection Manager is a program installed on all Windows Operating System versions that controls all dial-up Internet and Virtual Private Network (VPN) connections. Though access to the Internet depends on a number of factors and applications, Remote Access Connection Manager runs all of the required software necessary to connect to a remote device or network. As a result, Remote Access Connection Manager will not function properly if any of its required services is disabled. Likewise, applications that access the Internet will not function properly if Remote Access Connection Read More

An atomic force microscope, or AFM, is an instrument for mapping and measuring surface features of extremely small objects – from a carbon atom that is 0.25 nanometers (nm) or 2.5 Angstroms in diameter to a cross section of human hair (approximately 80 microns in diameter). Basic Principles of an Atomic Force Microscope The atomic force microscope is basically a miniaturized cantilever (a tiny beam is anchored at one end while another projects out into space like a diving board) with a tiny, pointed probe (with an extremely fine ceramic Read More

Key loggers are handy software programs that allow you to monitor activity with a particular workstation or even a network of workstations. Key loggers were originally designed to capture keystrokes computer keyboard and record them on a file for later review. Newer key loggers also capture textual information in a window, or on the screen as it is displayed. There are a number of free key logger software packages available on the Internet. The Purpose of Key Loggers Key loggers are helpful at home and at the office. For home Read More

Monitoring Server Performance and Activity One of the basic steps to optimizing server performance is to monitor server performance. To optimize server performance, you can perform a number of tasks, such as: Reducing the load of network traffic on the particular server by implementing load balancing strategies. Reducing CPU usage Improving disk I/O In order to optimize server performance for whatsoever reason, you need to start by monitoring the server. In most cases, before server monitoring commences, it is common practice to establish baseline performance metrics for the specific server. Read More

Every Ethernet card had a factory assigned MAC address burned into it when it was made. At times, users may want to change this MAC address to one of their choice. One of the main reasons for doing this is to get around access control lists(s) on a specific router or server, either by hiding a certain device on a network or by allowing it to mimic another network device. The procedures for changing a MAC address are specific to each operating system. How to Change a MAC address in Read More

The iPhone is one of the most purchased smart phones in the world. Apple engineers are constantly working on software and firmware updates for the phone to improve the phone’s speed and eliminate iOS problems that users and Apple test engineers encounter. The free iTunes software application is used to push free updates for the iPhone that will be automatically installed on the iPhone. How to Update an iPhone Step 1 – Open the iTunes application on the computer used to synch the iPhone. If a dialogue message is displayed Read More

Flash MX Tutorials This tutorial in PDF format introduces you to Flash MX. It also contains introductions to ActionScript and Flash UI components. Flash MX Effects Learn how to create a number of effects using Flash MX. Topics include drop shadow, outer glow, text outlines and crossfade effects. Flash MX 2004 Layers and Animation Explained This tutorial offers information on layers and animation. Aimed at beginners, it is clear and easy to understand, containing step-by-step instructions. Movie Clip in a movie

ActiveX is a framework that allows software to be constructed from multiple programming languages and run on a platform that is independent from any specific programming language. ActiveX is often used in web design to provide functionality for various tools and control mechanisms, especially when an external platform stores or runs it. ActiveX can often be found in online flash games, interactive menus, and “widgets,” which are tools that run on one platform, but are controlled by another. What can ActiveX do for Facebook? ActiveX plays a critical role in Read More

A computer networking tool is any type of software that assists in the creation, maintenance, or distribution of a wireless network. Also, computer networking tools aid in a website’s creation, maintenance, advertising, security, and modification. They are responsible for the maintenance of local area networks, especially in situations that involve dozens or hundreds of computers within the same network. Computer networking tools are used for both domestic and commercial purposes and are available on sale or for free. Every software listed in this article is a free computer networking tool Read More