Joseph Moran

Think your handy smartphone is safe? Think again — smartphone security presents a major challenge. Joseph Moran provides smartphone security tips. Do you ever give much thought to smartphone security? The smartphone is quickly eclipsing the PC for many common small business tasks that need to be accomplished on the road, such as email, social […]

Protecting your confidentiality when disposing of a computing device can be worrisome. Joseph Moran discusses the options . When it comes to destroying computer data, the task isn’t quite as easy as it seems. Simply deleting files, emptying a Trash/Recycle Bin, removing partitions or even formatting a hard disk, flash memory drive, or other storage […]

The netbook craze began back in 2007 with the Asus Eee PC. What started as a fad has grown into its own PC category. What distinguishes a netbook from a notebook? There’s no official definition, but the basic rule of thumb describes a netbook as an ultraportable notebook that weighs around 3 pounds, comes with […]

If you already have conventional mobile phones, your existing carrier is a good place to start exploring smartphone options, because if you have voice coverage it’s a safe bet that you have data coverage too. On the other hand, you may or may not have access to the fastest kind of data connection, known as […]

Unless you’ve been living in a cave or server closet, you know the long-awaited release of Windows 7 is just days away (October 22nd). When a new version of Windows hits, firms naturally begin investigating the feasibility of upgrading. Today, however, the upgrade question is especially fraught given the current challenging economic environment. While there […]

As the famous proverb says, the best things in life are free. These 10 utilities may not change your life, but they’re all helpful with a particular aspect of networking and none of them will cost you a dime. (Unless otherwise noted, the utilities listed here are Windows-only.) 1. CrossLoop When you want to get […]

As the peak PC buying season approaches, the enormous popularity of netbooks shows no signs of abating, as they remain an attractive option for those seeking an inexpensive, compact, and lightweight system for Internet connectivity. That connectivity primarily comes in the form of Wi-Fi, but given the need to keep costs down, the wireless chipsets […]

A few weeks ago we highlighted ten free and noteworthy networking utilities. Here we follow up with ten free Web-based sites/services (with a connectivity focus) that we think may come in handy. 1) Check Broadband Connection Speed If your downloads feel a little pokey lately, it might be time to test your broadband connection speed […]

As the famous proverb says, the best things in life are free. These 10 utilities may not change your life, but they’re all helpful with a particular aspect of networking and none of them will cost you a dime. (Unless otherwise noted, the utilities listed here are Windows-only.) 1. CrossLoop When you want to get […]

After more than six months of field testing and a succession of beta versions based on user feedback, Skype 4.0 for Windows has been officially released and is available for free download. Version 4 of Skype’s VoIP software has been given a significant overhaul from its 3.8 predecessor, with a revamped and easier-to-use interface and […]