Get help, advice and information on all your Computers and Technology issues. http://advice-and.info/Computers-and-Technology/machine.htm Mon, 04 Aug 2008 02:49:05 GMT en One of the biggest problems internet users encounter today are rogue anti spyware programs that try to convince you that downloading the full version of the program will protect you from all of the ills on the internet. It can be difficult to understand which products may be harmful to your machine and which ones may actually enhance your online experience. The first step, though, is to understand exactly what rogue anti spyware programs are and how they function. A Bit of Background The term spyware was initially created to refer to hardware that had other purposes in mind. However, over time, the meaning changed to denote software programs that literally spied on you and what you were doing. Research suggests that over sixty percent of all computers have spyware issues. Microsoft has even suggested that spyware is the single biggest security risk for computer users. Rogue anti spyware programs were primarily created to deceive consumers. The hope of most manufacturers is that consumers will see the danger warnings, click the box, and purchase the product. Theyre essentially designed to scare customers into purchasing the product, whether it works or not. The only comprehensive study of rogue anti spyware programs was done by Eric L. Howes. Hes also the author of the Anti-Spyware Test Guide, one of the internets premiere anti spyware resources. In an interview with Australias TheAge.com, Howes mentioned that of the 130 anti spyware programs hes tested, almost all of them are junk. The depressing thing is that these people are making money out of this stuff, selling crappy products to users who have already been victimized once. Of the junk programs, there are tools that claim to detect spyware, but when you try to clean up the problem they say, surprise, you must pay 59.95 - that's just sleazy," Howes said. The Tactics You may have seen many of these rogue anti spyware programs on your own computer. From popup advertisements on websites suggesting this program is the only one that wil http://advice-and.info/Computers-and-Technology/87978_Rogues_Reeking_Havoc_On_Your_Machine.html Thu, 12 Jun 2008 02:00:17 GMT PPS (PowerPoint show) is the PowerPoint file that can be opened by starting slide show directly instead of opening the editing view. You can "convert" a PPT file to PPS file simply by renaming the file extensions. To play a PPS file, you need PowerPoint or PowerPoint viewer installed on your computer. Quite often, you might have received a PowerPoint presentation with a PPS extension rather than the normal PPT extension from others? Why? No presentation is created for presenting to the author only. A presentation must be shown in front of a group or wider range of audiences. PPS can bring you to the slide show view directly, any better ways? I dont think so. Now, another problem, what is a PowerPoint show usually created for? http://advice-and.info/Computers-and-Technology/85088_Pps_Powerpoint_Show_On_Dvd_Machine.html Fri, 18 Apr 2008 02:05:37 GMT PPS (PowerPoint show) is the PowerPoint file that can be opened by starting slide show directly instead of opening the editing view. You can "convert" a PPT file to PPS file simply by renaming the file extensions. To play a PPS file, you need PowerPoint or PowerPoint viewer installed on your computer. Quite often, you might have received a PowerPoint presentation with a PPS extension rather than the normal PPT extension from others? Why? No presentation is created for presenting to the author only. A presentation must be shown in front of a group or wider range of audiences. PPS can bring you to the slide show view directly, any better ways? I dont think so. Now, another problem, what is a PowerPoint show usually created for? http://advice-and.info/Computers-and-Technology/84821_Play_Pps_Powerpoint_Show_On_Dvd_Machine.html Sun, 13 Apr 2008 08:07:12 GMT The GBC KomboCoil 200 is a manual desktop color coil binding machine with an electric spiral coil inserter. Formerly known as the Ibico Kombocoil 200, this machine is designed for a home business or small office that is looking to create their own high quality professional documents using spiral coil. http://advice-and.info/Computers-and-Technology/84365_Gbc_Kombocoil_200_Color_Coil_Binding_Machine_Product_Review.html Sun, 06 Apr 2008 23:09:46 GMT The Accucut A425 looks like a traditional rotary style paper trimmer. However, the A425pro has a special four in one blade mechanism that allows you to quickly change cutting styles for all types of projects. This inexpensive cutter is ideal for use in crafting, scrapbooking for for creating thermal binding covers for your documents. http://advice-and.info/Computers-and-Technology/84022_Gbc_Accucut_A425pro_Dial-a-blade_Smartcut_Rotary_Trimmer_And_Scoring_Machine_Review.html Fri, 04 Apr 2008 08:01:11 GMT The E-TitanWire is an ultra heavy duty electric wire binding machine produced by Document Finishing Group (DFG for short). This machine is one of the most heavy duty and most durable wire binding machines available anywhere. http://advice-and.info/Computers-and-Technology/83944_Dfg_E_Titan_Wire_Ultra_Heavy_Duty_31_Pitch_Electric_Wire_Binding_Machine_Review.html Thu, 03 Apr 2008 07:54:59 GMT The Akiles DuoMac C41 is the only binding machine available on the market that is capable of binding documents with both plastic combs and 4:1 pitch spiral coil. This makes it ideal for organizations that need to do more than one type of binding or who want one look for their internal communication and another look for their customer presentations and proposals. http://advice-and.info/Computers-and-Technology/83810_Akiles_Duomac_C41_Plastic_Comb_And_41_Pitch_Coil_Binding_Machine_Review.html Wed, 02 Apr 2008 16:00:17 GMT The Akiles Offiwire is a small binding machine that is designed for binding documents using wire-o, double loop or twin loop wire binding spines. This machine is available in either a 2:1 pitch or a 3:1 pitch version depending on the size of the documents that you need to bind. http://advice-and.info/Computers-and-Technology/83808_Akiles_Offiwire_Manual_Double_Loop_Wire_Binding_Machine_Product_Review.html Tue, 01 Apr 2008 07:52:44 GMT The Akiles Wiremac M is one of the most popular double loop wire binding machines available on the market. This machine is available with either a 2:1 pitch punching pattern or a 3:1 pitch punching pattern. You will need to choose the model that best fits your binding needs. http://advice-and.info/Computers-and-Technology/83807_Reviewing_The_Akiles_Wiremac_M_Manual_Double_Loop_Wire_Binding_Machine.html Tue, 01 Apr 2008 07:47:52 GMT The Akiles DuoMac-C21 is a dual purpose binding system designed for finished documents with plastic combs and 2:1 pitch double loop wire. This machine is an excellent choice for organizations that are looking for durability, versatility and reliability. It is capable of binding documents with five different styles of binding. http://advice-and.info/Computers-and-Technology/83643_Akiles_Duomac_C21_Plastic_Comb_And_21_Wire_Binding_Machine_Review.html Mon, 31 Mar 2008 04:42:14 GMT Overview: Formerly known as the ibico ibimaster 500, the GBC CombBind C500 is both a plastic comb binding machine and a 3:1 pitch twin loop wire binding machine, making it possible to use Plastic Combs, Double loop wire, Proclick and Zipbind all with the same machine. Beyond a great selection of binding options, the C500 also provides simple, fold-up storage, allowing you to hide the machine away with a minimum of effort. In addition, the streamlined design of the machine gives it great form, as well as function. All of these features work together to create an excellent option for your comb binding needs. http://advice-and.info/Computers-and-Technology/80865_Gbc_Combbind_C500_Plastic_Comb_Binding_Machine_Review.html Thu, 06 Mar 2008 16:07:03 GMT Overview: The WireMac E is a heavy-duty electric, twin loop wire binding machine with an electric punch and manual twin loop wire closer. The machine is available with either a 2:1 pitch configuration (2 holes per inch) or 3:1 pitch configuration (3 holes per inch). These features make the WireMac E an ideal choice for any organizations that works on high-volume binding projects. http://advice-and.info/Computers-and-Technology/80862_Akiles_Wiremac_E_Electric_Wire-o_Binding_Machine_Review.html Fri, 07 Mar 2008 10:18:57 GMT If you produce brochures, bulletins, flyers or pamphlets then you probably know just how valuable a paper folding machine can be. However, there is nothing more frustrating than a paper folding machine that isnt working correctly. Whether you are dealing with paper jams, misfeeds or wrinkles in your finished documents, troubleshooting these issues can be incredibly difficult. This article is designed to help you understand some of the possible causes and solutions for three of the most common paper folding problems. Here they are. Problem #1: The paper does not feed properly into the paper folder. http://advice-and.info/Computers-and-Technology/76388_Troubleshooting_Your_Desktop_Paper_Folding_Machine.html Sat, 02 Feb 2008 08:36:26 GMT GBCs new Proclick binding style is really cool. You can use a little tool to open and close the binding spines allowing you to add and remove pages from your document. Plus, the spines look awesome and offer 360 degree rotation. It is a really neat new binding system. However, if you are considering a Proclick binding system for your office, here are a few things that you should probably know before you rush out and buy one. 1. Proclick binding spines are only available in four colors: black, white, navy blue and frost. Provided that you can live with one of these four colors Proclick will work for you. However, if you have your heart set on a red, green or purple binding spine you will be out of luck with Proclick. http://advice-and.info/Computers-and-Technology/76072_Six_Things_You_Should_Know_Before_You_Buy_A_Proclick_Binding_Machine.html Tue, 29 Jan 2008 08:08:35 GMT Some of the most common questions that we receive about punches are about the punching capacities of the different binding machines that we offer. Punching capacity can be a very useful tool to compare the various punches, but it can also be very misleading. When evaluating punching capacity, it is important to take into consideration a few key points: - When evaluating a manual binding machine that has a high stated capacity, such as 20 or more pages per punch, it is also important to consider the manual effort that it takes to pull the lever to punch the stack of paper. The punch may be capable, but that does not mean that it will be easy to punch that many pages! A longer handle makes it much easier to punch through greater amounts of paper, but it is still a manual process. http://advice-and.info/Computers-and-Technology/74321_Comparing_Binding_Machine_Punches_Based_On_Punching_Capacity.html Tue, 22 Jan 2008 23:57:18 GMT Urgent messages have been sent by fax for awhile now. That is what we have been doing for ages now. The fax machine has been a handy tool and it has helped businesses carry out important communications with clients and employees who are not in the same office. Information that cannot be effectively communicated over the phone can be quite easily faxed over. Of course, times are changing now. However, while faxing remains just as popular as before, the process has gone through major changes, if we can call it that. The fax machine might soon be replaced completely. And what is taking its place? Our computers, of course. Our desktops and laptops with Internet connections are coming to the forefront and transforming into new age fax machines. All that remains for us to do is to subscribe to an Internet faxing service provider and get a fax number. Then we can receive faxes in our mailbox and send them out just as simply as we would email. http://advice-and.info/Computers-and-Technology/62207_The_New-look_Fax_Machine.html Wed, 26 Sep 2007 00:08:23 GMT