The term Inter-Process Communication (IPC) refers to a predefined library or set of interfaces that allow processes to communicate with each other. IPC gives the appearance of programs that run concurrently in an operating system’s background and allows computer users to conduct multiple tasks at once on a computer. IPCs can share memory, run in synchrony with other processes, pass messages, and conduct remote procedure calls. The specific IPC method varies based on the Operating System (OS), latency of communication between program threads, and the type of information being exchanged Read More

Have you locked your iPod Touch with a passcode and forgotten what that passcode is? Are you considering throwing it away due to the fact that it is no longer operational? Well, you’re in luck. Throw away that idea because you can actually restore your iPod Touch back to factory settings, in turn removing the passcode that was previously there. The downside to this is that you will need to retrieve your files before doing so, unless the files that are on your iPod have already been backed up. How Read More

An Overview of Auditing Auditing enables you to determine which activities are occurring on your system. Through auditing, you can track access to objects, files and folders; as well as any modifications made to the objects, files and folders. Auditing therefore enables you to collect information associated with resource access and usage on your system by allowing you to audit system logon, file access, object access, as well as any configuration changes. An audit trail can be defined as a list of audit entries which portray the life span of Read More

Cost containment has become a byword in IT circles because of the perceived conflicts between the IT staff (who are often seen as a cost center that has to be controlled) – and the financial and executive officers whom the IT people see as a barrier to improving the company’s IT capabilities. The truth, however, lies somewhere in between: while conflicts about costs and financial outlays do happen, some common sense approaches to the matter can help resolve problems and improve the company’s bottom line without compromising its IT efficiency Read More

PDF (Portable Document Format) is a word processing file format that allows users to compile information in the form of an electronic book. PDF files are ideal for manuals, manuscripts, novels, and similar documents that are digitally distributed via the Internet. PDF files allow readers to jump to specific pages and chapters and scroll through pages as they are presented. PDF files also allow authors to highlight text, change fonts and font sizes, and insert notes, tables, etc. PDF files can be accessed via Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Reader, and a Read More

First Class Software Tutorials This section covers topics and tutorials on FirstClass. It contains guides, tips, videos and useful links that will teach you the basics and how to use the First Class Software. FirstClass Tutorial This tutorial contains a series of lessons on how to use FirstClass. The topics range from basic functions like logging in to advanced capabilities such as conferencing and file transfer. Short Version of FirstClass Tutorial This is a short version of the above tutorial that covers the basics of FirstClass. FirstClass Email Client – Atomic Read More

Information Lifecycle Management (ILM) is a process for maintaining information storage at the least possible cost, while concurrently maintaining appropriate levels of availability. The first phase in the Information Lifecycle Management process is to determine what information is being stored and how it is being accessed. The two steps in this phase are the Data Classification Audit and the Information Usage Audit. The first phase of the Information Lifecycle Management process should deliver a clear picture of the information storage requirements of the organization. The second phase of the Information Read More

The World Wide Web (commonly known as ‘The Web’ and abbreviated as WWW or W3) is a way of accessing information over the internet. Typically these two terms are used interchangeably, but there is a very real and significant difference between them. The Internet is a medium which consists of a network of computers connected on a global level. Any computer can communicate with any other as long as they are both connected to the network. The World Wide Web, however, is an information centric model built on top of Read More

One trick to defeat Caller-ID blocking is to forward your phone line to a friend who lives in another LATA. When your friend receives the anonymous phone call, have him use *69 Call Return to dial to offending party back. As he is now placing a long distance phone call, the telephone number of the anonymous caller will show up on your friend's phone bill at the end of the month. A variation of this trick is available in areas where the local phone company offers per-call billing (as opposed Read More

An ionic compound is any compound in which an electrostatic force holds the ions together. Ionic compounds are made of positively charged particles that rest against negatively charged particles in order to balance out the two particles’ magnetic imbalance. They can be found in both solid and liquid states, although solid ionic compounds are poor conductors. Ionic compounds can be used in a number of applications, most of which involve electrical conductivity. How Ionic Compounds Work All ionic compounds are made of microscopic crystalline structures composed of positively charged particles Read More