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Aug 2010
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CLEAR Spot – Personal WiFi Hotspot

The CLEAR Spot is a powerful, battery powered wireless router and is a very useful accessory for the CLEAR WiMAX service. Using the CLEAR mobile USB adapter you can use the CLEAR Spot to create a WiFi hotspot and share that connection your friends or co-workers. Here are some simple ideas and situations where the CLEAR Spot may come in handy.

  • You work for a company that blocks most social networking sites on the company network. If you had the CLEAR service and the CLEAR Spot accessory you could create and share your own private WiFi hotspot and then browse those sites during your break without using the company network.


  • It is a pretty day and you and your friends want to go out to the local park with your laptops to do some research on a project for school. Using your CLEAR service and the CLEAR Spot accessory you create and share your own WiFi hotspot at the park for you and all your friends to share.


  • You are a general contractor that is working on building a new house. The job site does not have power or let alone Internet connectivity. With the CLEAR Spot installed in your truck, all you have to do is roll up to the site and now the entire area is covered by WiFi.

Real-World CLEAR Spot Mobile Test

When I first unboxed my CLEAR Spot I decided to take it for a real-world mobile test in a moving car on I-258 in Atlanta. Here is the setup:

  • CLEAR USB Adapter (Unlimited Mobile Plan)
  • CLEAR Spot personal hotspot (running on battery power.)
  • Nokia n71x (connected to CLEAR Spot via WiFi)
  • Using Qik to stream LIVE video!

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27
Aug 2010
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Wimax Features: Features of WiMAX Technology


Here is a great article I found from, http://www.freewimaxinfo.com.

Wimax Features

WiMAX is a great invention in wireless technology providing 30 miles broadband access to mobile users. Wimax technology based on IEEE 802.16 standard and it is a telecommunication protocol offering full access to mobile internet across cities and countries with a wide range of devices. Wimax technology has salient features as described below.

Wimax support multipath

Wimax technology is offering OFDM-based physical layer which is based on orthogonal frequency distribution. The Wimax technology is providing confrontation to multipath. Due to its good architecture it allows the user to operate in NLOS condition. Now Wimax is familiar as a technique of multi path for wireless network.

Wimax broadband access

Wimax technology is offering very high speed broadband access to mobile internet. When you are using 20MHz the data rate can be high up to 74Mbps. Generally 10MHz wit the TDD scheme provides 3:1 up and down link ratio. Wimax providing very good signals therefore higher data rate can be achieved with multiple antennas. Antennas are used for beam forming, space time coding etc.

Wimax offer high speed data rate

The scalable architecture of physical layer is offering high speed data rate. Wimax technology is providing easily scaling of data with possible bandwidth of channel. If the bandwidth of channels may from 1.25MHz to 10MHz then a system can use 128, 512, 048 bit FFTs which provide dynamically roaming across numerous network having dissimilar bandwidth.

Wimax offer modulation and error correction

The use Wimax technology is increasing rapidly because it supports lots of modulation and error correction facility to user. It also allowing a user that they could change the scheme according to channel condition. (AMC) Adaptive Modulation and Coding is a valuable method to exploit throughput in a varying channel.

Wimax support reliability of data

Automatic retransmission of data supported by Wimax at data link layer for link is a great feature. It is not only improving reliability but also enabled ARQ which necessitate each broadcast packet to be recognized by the receiver, and if any unacknowledged data packets are unspecified to be misplaced and are retransmitted.

Wimax support TDD and FDD

Another significant feature of Wimax technology is that it supports Time Division Duplexing(TDD) and Frequency Division Duplexing (FDD). They both are offering low cost system accomplishment.

Wimax TDM scheme

The wimax technology holds all system therefore any data may be in form of uplink or downlink checked by scheduler from the base station. The total capacity shared between several users according to their demand. And it is done by Wimax TDM (Time Division Multiplexing) scheme.

Wimax MAC layer

The architecture of Wimax technology based on MAC layer which is a connection oriented layer. Through MAC layer a use can perform a variety of functions such as various type of application including multimedia and voice can be used. It also supports best efforts for data traffic as bit, real time, traffic flaws etc. The aim to design Wimax technology is to facilitate large number of user with a variety of connection per terminal.

Wimax strong encryption

Wimax technology also facilitates the user with strong encryption. By using AES (Advanced Encryption standard) a user can get strong privacy and administration. The EAP protocol offer flexible substantiation architecture which make enable a user to get access to username, password, certificates, and smart card.

Wimax mobility

The basic and most important feature of Wimax technology is to support mobility applications as VoIP. The power saving mechanism of Wimax technology is used to extend the battery life of handheld devices. It supports mobile applications including channel estimation, subchannelization, power control etc.

To get access to wimax base station is not a huge task now because the wide range of connectivity of wimax provides access to base station from home. Installation of hardware is also very easy with wimax technology. With the growth of Wimax technology its more feature may also comes up.

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20
Aug 2010
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What is WiMax from CLEAR?

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What Is CLEAR?

CLEAR 4G WiMAX is next generation mobile internet from Clearwire that works as fast around town as it does at home*. Because CLEAR covers a wide area you don’t have to find a hotspot—the hotspot goes with you, anywhere CLEAR has coverage.

Why use CLEAR?

CLEAR mobile internet is 4 times faster than 3G*. So do the same things on the go, at speeds as fast as at home:

Watch live sports on a train
Email a huge presentation from the park
Let your kids play online games while you get your hair cut.

CLEAR is Next Generation Technology

Today’s mobile networks were mostly designed for making phone calls (using 3G or Third Generation technology). However, the CLEAR 4G WiMAX network is being built with the internet in mind (using 4G technology). What does that mean? That means service that goes beyond today’s 2G, 3G and even Wi-Fi hotspots. Expect a better online experience* for email, videos or music downloads and whatever you need to get done on the web.

*Actual performance may vary and is not guaranteed. CLEAR performance claim is based on average download user speeds achieved during tests performed on the CLEAR commercial network by CLEAR. Other carrier performance based on their advertised claims.

For More Info Call: 727-470-1034 or email clear@tampaempire.com

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15
Aug 2010
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Koobface Facebook Virus

Koobface Facebook Virus

Koobface ultimately attempts, upon successful infection, to gather sensitive information from the victims such as credit card numbers. It was first detected in December 2008 and a more potent version appeared in March 2009.

Koobface spreads by delivering Facebook messages to people who are ‘friends’ of a Facebook user whose computer has already been infected. Upon receipt, the message directs the recipients to a third-party website, where they are prompted to download what is purported to be an update of the Adobe Flash player. If they download and execute the file, Koobface is able to infect their system. It can then commandeer the computer’s search engine use and direct it to contaminated websites.

Among the components downloaded by Koobface are a DNS filter program that blocks access to well known security websites and a proxy tool that enables the attackers to abuse the infected PC.

Several variants of the worm have been identified:

* Net-Worm.Win32.Koobface.a, which attacks MySpace

* Net-Worm.Win32.Koobface.b, which attacks Facebook.

* WORM_KOOBFACE.DC, which attacks Twitter.

* W32/Koobfa-Gen, which attacks Facebook, MySpace, hi5, Bebo, Friendster, myYearbook, Tagged, Netlog, Badoo and fubar.

If you feel that your system is infected there are two ways to go about removing the virus.

  1. Remove the virus yourself by using a spyware removal tool like, SuperAntiSpyware.
  2. Contact Tampa Empire Computer Consulting. We provide on-site virus removal or remote virus removal.

Also, you may call us at (727) 470-1034 to speak to a tech right away or you may use the form provided at the top right of this page to send a form message.

Thank you for reading and we look forward to your thoughts.

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15
Aug 2010
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Why Did My Computer Get A Virus?

Virus Removal

Short of a complete system breakdown, there is nothing computer users dread more than a virus infection. Viruses latch onto your machine, spread to other people’s computers, and if you happen to catch a virulent strain, you may get that system breakdown.

People who already have a reliable antivirus program installed may be tempted to feel complacent, thinking they’ve safeguarded their system from any would-be intruders. And yet, when a virus pops in and wreaks havoc on their computer, they find themselves at a loss—how did it even get in there?

To understand how viruses can penetrate our systems, we have to first understand how they work. The word virus is actually an umbrella term for several kinds of threats. A more complete word to use would be malware—that is, malicious software that secretly perform unauthorized and even criminal actions on your computer.

A virus hitches onto a host and spreads copies of itself to other computers. It is somewhat different from worm, which does not need a host program and spreads itself through a network by exploiting loopholes in security systems. A trojan, like its name implies, is a program that pretends to be useful but actually contains harmful code. Spyware, while unable to copy themselves, can capture information about yourself or your habits and exploit that data however way their creator wants. Finally, adware, while not necessarily harmful, can still annoy you by continually flashing advertisements on your screen.

Based on the different kinds of malware described, you can already get clues on how a virus can sneak inside your system. For clarity, here’s a rundown of the different means malware can infect computers, and also how to keep that from happening.

Email attachments – Downloading an infected file attachment is one of the most common ways to get a virus. This can be pretty insidious as well, as the email usually pretends to be something funny, important or useful, and may even come from someone you know. Just keep in mind that viruses have been known to hijack email accounts and send themselves to all the entries in the user’s contact list. Bottom line: Don’t open email attachments from unknown senders. Even if you do get an unexpected email from someone you know, first confirm that they did in fact send you that message before opening the attachment.

Security Vulnerabilities – Programmers do make mistakes and oversights with their work. Viruses may also exploit the large number of security loopholes found in operating systems and their bundled programs. Vulnerabilities in such programs as Internet Explorer and Microsoft Office may allow malware to perform unwanted actions, like control your system or steal private information. Have your computer download regular updates and patches to fix these security holes.

USB drives, DVDs, memory cards and other removable media – Modern viruses know how to detect an inserted media device and silently copy themselves onto it. They may even hide their files on the device, allowing them to infect and re-infect each computer they’ve been attached to. If you tend to share your flash drives and memory cards with others, you are at high risk. Regularly scan your media devices for any unwanted hitchhikers.

Peer-to-Peer programs – File-sharing programs are not spared the attention of malware programmers. Downloading files from P2P applications opens you up to the risk of spyware, adware, trojans and viruses. This especially true for pirated software that require a “crack” or a modified executable program to work. Avoid downloading software, music and other files through P2P. You may even avoid a hefty fine in the process.

Websites and Online ads – Another common means of infection, downloading programs or files from websites can leave you vulnerable to viruses. Mostly these sites or ads pretend to be useful, like an online scanner warning you that you may already be infected by a virus. If you have to download or install anything from a website, make sure that your virus scanner is active, that the site is a trusted source and that you have read their terms and conditions. If they don’t have such a document, you have no business downloading anything from them.

Outdated antivirus programs – Antivirus programs are powerful tools against malware, but they’re only as good as their last successful update. If for some reason you can’t update them (say you don’t have internet access or you can’t obtain a license), you’ll be leaving a gaping hole in your system’s defenses. Have your antivirus programs updated regularly, and avoid attaching removable media or downloading files until you’ve done so.

These are the many means you can get infected by a virus. While having a good antivirus program helps, your first and best line of defense is awareness. Learn to recognize and avoid these pitfalls and you can keep your system, as well as your whole network, safe and sound.

If you feel that your system is infected there are two ways to go about removing the virus.

  1. Remove the virus yourself by using a spyware removal tool like, SuperAntiSpyware.
  2. Contact Tampa Empire Computer Consulting. We provide on-site virus removal or remote virus removal.

Thank you for reading and we look forward to your thoughts.

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12
Aug 2010
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Windows 7 List of Services

Windows 7 Services

Here is a partial list of services in Windows 7, along with their descriptions:

ActiveX Installer (AxInstSV)
Provides User Account Control validation for the installation of ActiveX controls from the Internet and enables management of ActiveX control installation based on Group Policy settings. This service is started on demand and if disabled the installation of ActiveX controls will behave according to default browser settings.

Application Experience
Processes application compatibility cache requests for applications as they are launched

Application Identity
Determines and verifies the identity of an application. Disabling this service will prevent AppLocker from being enforced.

Application Layer Gateway Service
Provides support for 3rd party protocol plug-ins for Internet Connection Sharing

Background Intelligent Transfer Service
Transfers files in the background using idle network bandwidth. If the service is disabled, then any applications that depend on BITS, such as Windows Update or MSN Explorer, will be unable to automatically download programs and other information.

BitLocker Drive Encryption Service
BDESVC hosts the BitLocker Drive Encryption service. BitLocker Drive Encryption provides secure startup for the operating system, as well as full volume encryption for OS, fixed or removable volumes. This service allows BitLocker to prompt users for various actions related to their volumes when mounted, and unlocks volumes automatically without user interaction. Additionally, it stores recovery information to Active Directory, if available, and, if necessary, ensures the most recent recovery certificates are used. Stopping or disabling the service would prevent users from leveraging this functionality.

Bluetooth Support Service
The Bluetooth service supports discovery and association of remote Bluetooth devices. Stopping or disabling this service may cause already installed Bluetooth devices to fail to operate properly and prevent new devices from being discovered or associated.

Certificate Propagation
Copies user certificates and root certificates from smart cards into the current user’s certificate store, detects when a smart card is inserted into a smart card reader, and, if needed, installs the smart card Plug and Play minidriver.

COM+ Event System
Supports System Event Notification Service (SENS), which provides automatic distribution of events to subscribing Component Object Model (COM) components. If the service is stopped, SENS will close and will not be able to provide logon and logoff notifications. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start.

Computer Browser
Maintains an updated list of computers on the network and supplies this list to computers designated as browsers. If this service is stopped, this list will not be updated or maintained. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start.

Cryptographic Services
Provides four management services: Catalog Database Service, which confirms the signatures of Windows files and allows new programs to be installed; Protected Root Service, which adds and removes Trusted Root Certification Authority certificates from this computer; Automatic Root Certificate Update Service, which retrieves root certificates from Windows Update and enable scenarios such as SSL; and Key Service, which helps enroll this computer for certificates. If this service is stopped, these management services will not function properly. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start.

Desktop Window Manager Session Manager
Provides Desktop Window Manager startup and maintenance services

Diagnostic Policy Service
The Diagnostic Policy Service enables problem detection, troubleshooting and resolution for Windows components. If this service is stopped, diagnostics will no longer function.

Diagnostic System Host
The Diagnostic System Host is used by the Diagnostic Policy Service to host diagnostics that need to run in a Local System context. If this service is stopped, any diagnostics that depend on it will no longer function.

Distributed Link Tracking Client
Maintains links between NTFS files within a computer or across computers in a network.

DNS Client
The DNS Client service (dnscache) caches Domain Name System (DNS) names and registers the full computer name for this computer. If the service is stopped, DNS names will continue to be resolved. However, the results of DNS name queries will not be cached and the computer’s name will not be registered. If the service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start.

Extensible Authentication Protocol
The Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP) service provides network authentication in such scenarios as 802.1x wired and wireless, VPN, and Network Access Protection (NAP). EAP also provides application programming interfaces (APIs) that are used by network access clients, including wireless and VPN clients, during the authentication process. If you disable this service, this computer is prevented from accessing networks that require EAP authentication.

Function Discovery Provider Host
The FDPHOST service hosts the Function Discovery (FD) network discovery providers. These FD providers supply network discovery services for the Simple Services Discovery Protocol (SSDP) and Web Services – Discovery (WS-D) protocol. Stopping or disabling the FDPHOST service will disable network discovery for these protocols when using FD. When this service is unavailable, network services using FD and relying on these discovery protocols will be unable to find network devices or resources.

Group Policy Client
The service is responsible for applying settings configured by administrators for the computer and users through the Group Policy component. If the service is stopped or disabled, the settings will not be applied and applications and components will not be manageable through Group Policy. Any components or applications that depend on the Group Policy component might not be functional if the service is stopped or disabled.

HomeGroup Listener
Makes local computer changes associated with configuration and maintenance of the homegroup-joined computer. If this service is stopped or disabled, your computer will not work properly in a homegroup and your homegroup might not work properly. It is recommended that you keep this service running.

Human Interface Device Access
Enables generic input access to Human Interface Devices (HID), which activates and maintains the use of predefined hot buttons on keyboards, remote controls, and other multimedia devices. If this service is stopped, hot buttons controlled by this service will no longer function. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start.

IKE and AuthIP IPsec Keying Modules
The IKEEXT service hosts the Internet Key Exchange (IKE) and Authenticated Internet Protocol (AuthIP) keying modules. These keying modules are used for authentication and key exchange in Internet Protocol security (IPsec). Stopping or disabling the IKEEXT service will disable IKE and AuthIP key exchange with peer computers. IPsec is typically configured to use IKE or AuthIP; therefore, stopping or disabling the IKEEXT service might result in an IPsec failure and might compromise the security of the system. It is strongly recommended that you have the IKEEXT service running.

Internet Connection Sharing (ICS)
Provides network address translation, addressing, name resolution and/or intrusion prevention services for a home or small office network.

IP Helper
Provides tunnel connectivity using IPv6 transition technologies (6to4, ISATAP, Port Proxy, and Teredo), and IP-HTTPS. If this service is stopped, the computer will not have the enhanced connectivity benefits that these technologies offer.

KtmRm for Distributed Transaction Coordinator
Coordinates transactions between the Distributed Transaction Coordinator (MSDTC) and the Kernel Transaction Manager (KTM). If it is not needed, it is recommended that this service remain stopped. If it is needed, both MSDTC and KTM will start this service automatically. If this service is disabled, any MSDTC transaction interacting with a Kernel Resource Manager will fail and any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start.

Media Center Extender Service
Allows Media Center Extenders to locate and connect to the computer.

Microsoft iSCSI Initiator Service
Manages Internet SCSI (iSCSI) sessions from this computer to remote iSCSI target devices. If this service is stopped, this computer will not be able to login or access iSCSI targets. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start.

Multimedia Class Scheduler
Enables relative prioritization of work based on system-wide task priorities. This is intended mainly for multimedia applications. If this service is stopped, individual tasks resort to their default priority.

Netlogon
Maintains a secure channel between this computer and the domain controller for authenticating users and services. If this service is stopped, the computer may not authenticate users and services and the domain controller cannot register DNS records. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start.

Network Connections
Manages objects in the Network and Dial-Up Connections folder, in which you can view both local area network and remote connections.

Network Location Awareness
Collects and stores configuration information for the network and notifies programs when this information is modified. If this service is stopped, configuration information might be unavailable. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start.

Offline Files
The Offline Files service performs maintenance activities on the Offline Files cache, responds to user logon and logoff events, implements the internals of the public API, and dispatches interesting events to those interested in Offline Files activities and changes in cache state.

Peer Name Resolution Protocol
Enables serverless peer name resolution over the Internet using the Peer Name Resolution Protocol (PNRP). If disabled, some peer-to-peer and collaborative applications, such as Remote Assistance, may not function.

Peer Networking Identity Manager
Provides identity services for the Peer Name Resolution Protocol (PNRP) and Peer-to-Peer Grouping services. If disabled, the Peer Name Resolution Protocol (PNRP) and Peer-to-Peer Grouping services may not function, and some applications, such as HomeGroup and Remote Assistance, may not function correctly.

Plug and Play
Enables a computer to recognize and adapt to hardware changes with little or no user input. Stopping or disabling this service will result in system instability.

PNRP Machine Name Publication Service
This service publishes a machine name using the Peer Name Resolution Protocol. Configuration is managed via the netsh context ‘p2p pnrp peer’

Power
Manages power policy and power policy notification delivery.

Problem Reports and Solutions Control Panel Support
This service provides support for viewing, sending and deletion of system-level problem reports for the Problem Reports and Solutions control panel.

Protected Storage
Provides protected storage for sensitive data, such as passwords, to prevent access by unauthorized services, processes, or users.

Remote Access Auto Connection Manager
Creates a connection to a remote network whenever a program references a remote DNS or NetBIOS name or address.

Remote Desktop Configuration
Remote Desktop Configuration service (RDCS) is responsible for all Remote Desktop Services and Remote Desktop related configuration and session maintenance activities that require SYSTEM context. These include per-session temporary folders, RD themes, and RD certificates.

Remote Desktop Services UserMode Port Redirector
Allows the redirection of Printers/Drives/Ports for RDP connections

Remote Procedure Call (RPC) Locator
In Windows 2003 and earlier versions of Windows, the Remote Procedure Call (RPC) Locator service manages the RPC name service database. In Windows Vista and later versions of Windows, this service does not provide any functionality and is present for application compatibility.

Routing and Remote Access
Offers routing services to businesses in local area and wide area network environments.

Secondary Logon
Enables starting processes under alternate credentials. If this service is stopped, this type of logon access will be unavailable. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start.

Security Accounts Manager
The startup of this service signals other services that the Security Accounts Manager (SAM) is ready to accept requests. Disabling this service will prevent other services in the system from being notified when the SAM is ready, which may in turn cause those services to fail to start correctly. This service should not be disabled.

Server
Supports file, print, and named-pipe sharing over the network for this computer. If this service is stopped, these functions will be unavailable. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start.

Simple TCP/IP Services
Supports the following TCP/IP services: Character Generator, Daytime, Discard, Echo, and Quote of the Day.

Smart Card Removal Policy
Allows the system to be configured to lock the user desktop upon smart card removal.

SNMP Trap
Receives trap messages generated by local or remote Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) agents and forwards the messages to SNMP management programs running on this computer. If this service is stopped, SNMP-based programs on this computer will not receive SNMP trap messages. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start.

SPP Notification Service
Provides Software Licensing activation and notification

Storage Service
Enforces group policy for storage devices

System Event Notification Service
Monitors system events and notifies subscribers to COM+ Event System of these events.

Task Scheduler
Enables a user to configure and schedule automated tasks on this computer. The service also hosts multiple Windows system-critical tasks. If this service is stopped or disabled, these tasks will not be run at their scheduled times. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start.

Telephony
Provides Telephony API (TAPI) support for programs that control telephony devices on the local computer and, through the LAN, on servers that are also running the service.

Thread Ordering Server
Provides ordered execution for a group of threads within a specific period of time.

UPnP Device Host
Allows UPnP devices to be hosted on this computer. If this service is stopped, any hosted UPnP devices will stop functioning and no additional hosted devices can be added. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start.

Virtual Disk
Provides management services for disks, volumes, file systems, and storage arrays.

Web Management Service
The Web Management Service enables remote and delegated management capabilities for administrators to manage for the Web server, sites and applications present on this machine.

Windows Audio
Manages audio for Windows-based programs. If this service is stopped, audio devices and effects will not function properly. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start

Windows Backup
Provides Windows Backup and Restore capabilities.

Windows CardSpace
Securely enables the creation, management, and disclosure of digital identities.

Windows Connect Now – Config Registrar
WCNCSVC hosts the Windows Connect Now Configuration which is Microsoft’s Implementation of Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) protocol. This is used to configure Wireless LAN settings for an Access Point (AP) or a Wi-Fi Device. The service is started programmatically as needed.

Windows Driver Foundation – User-mode Driver Framework
Manages user-mode driver host processes.

Windows Event Collector
This service manages persistent subscriptions to events from remote sources that support WS-Management protocol. This includes Windows Vista event logs, hardware and IPMI-enabled event sources. The service stores forwarded events in a local Event Log. If this service is stopped or disabled event subscriptions cannot be created and forwarded events cannot be accepted.

Windows Firewall
Windows Firewall helps protect your computer by preventing unauthorized users from gaining access to your computer through the Internet or a network.

Windows Image Acquisition (WIA)
Provides image acquisition services for scanners and cameras

Windows Management Instrumentation
Provides a common interface and object model to access management information about operating system, devices, applications and services. If this service is stopped, most Windows-based software will not function properly. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start.

Windows Media Center Scheduler Service
Starts and stops recording of TV programs within Windows Media Center

Windows Modules Installer
Enables installation, modification, and removal of Windows updates and optional components. If this service is disabled, install or uninstall of Windows updates might fail for this computer.

Windows Process Activation Service
The Windows Process Activation Service (WAS) provides process activation, resource management and health management services for message-activated applications.

Windows Time
Maintains date and time synchronization on all clients and servers in the network. If this service is stopped, date and time synchronization will be unavailable. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start.

WinHTTP Web Proxy Auto-Discovery Service
WinHTTP implements the client HTTP stack and provides developers with a Win32 API and COM Automation component for sending HTTP requests and receiving responses. In addition, WinHTTP provides support for auto-discovering a proxy configuration via its implementation of the Web Proxy Auto-Discovery (WPAD) protocol.

WLAN AutoConfig
The WLANSVC service provides the logic required to configure, discover, connect to, and disconnect from a wireless local area network (WLAN) as defined by IEEE 802.11 standards. It also contains the logic to turn your computer into a software access point so that other devices or computers can connect to your computer wirelessly using a WLAN adapter that can support this. Stopping or disabling the WLANSVC service will make all WLAN adapters on your computer inaccessible from the Windows networking UI. It is strongly recommended that you have the WLANSVC service running if your computer has a WLAN adapter.

Workstation
Creates and maintains client network connections to remote servers using the SMB protocol. If this service is stopped, these connections will be unavailable. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start.

WWAN AutoConfig
This service manages mobile broadband (GSM & CDMA) data card/embedded module adapters and connections by auto-configuring the networks. It is strongly recommended that this service be kept running for best user experience of mobile broadband devices.

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18
Jun 2010
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10
Jun 2010
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SUPERAntiSpyware Now Available

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Malware infections on today’s PC is probably one of the most frustrating experiences out there. Your PC, when attacked, is rendered useless and attempts to remove the infection is futile. The infection is usually in the form of FAKE security software that has one goal of extracting (stealing) money from you by using the FAKE security software as the bait (and as an illusion). Your attempts to install  legitimate security software to resolve the problem fail; your attempts to download malware fixes (from reputable security sites) fail; popup windows accumulate; your security software on your PC is crippled; control panel is crippled; safe mode is crippled; file data on your PC is compromised; and the list goes on and on. In essence, you have lost all control of your PC.

Many users end up resorting to a complete recovery of their PC that takes the PC back to factory specs; AND, as a result end up losing valuable file data (such a pictures, emails, important documents, etc…).  This experience is not only frustrating to the everyday computer user; but, is also frustrating experience for a computer tech, as well.  The attack vector and complexity of these infections changes daily and you have to be prepared.

This is where the SUPERAntiSpyware Professional can help.  The SUPERAntiSpyware Professional is a new product made by the makers of the FREE SUPERAntiSpyware software you install on your PC.

I currently use MBAM and have had a few problems lately. I have read and heard many great things regarding SuperAntiSpyware and am looking forward to trying it out.

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Jun 2010
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The Smart Computer Desk

A few weeks ago, I did a bit of research on computer desks and decided on this flip IT Duo:

And it looks like it will be a fantastic computer desk. Plus the wife acceptance factor is off the charts!! Gotta love this.

Here are some of the specs:

Power users love the multi monitor setup. Dual 19″ monitors with case width 17.5″ each may be mounted together.

As with the regular flipIT®, you may adjust your screen angle for comfort and to avoid glare from overhead lighting.

The extra-wide keyboard & mouse tray gives you extra flexibility for arranging your space for comfort in use.

Internal wire management, cable ports on both sides, and open access to CPU make the DUO Desk an IT installer’s dream.

Vast, open knee spaces allow two users to coach or collaborate without crowding.

Power strips and cable connector boxes can be installed as options. Power strips are usually surface mounted to the modesty panel. Cable boxes are usually placed near back right corner, above the CPU and convenient to devices placed on desktop.

If the desk is what it says it will be then we will try to become a supplier for this company and actively promote here in the Tampa Bay. There is always room for a better computer desk.

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08
Jun 2010
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Malwarebytes anti-malware malware removal

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