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- Adobe Captivate 2 lets you quickly develop and deploy e-training modules
- This article is also available as a PDF download.In today's fast-paced world, providing effective andrelevant training material can be difficult. Few people have the time to wadethrough a detailed instruction manual to find answers to their questions, andeven fewer have time to watch an in-depth training video or attend a...
- Tags: Adobe Systems Inc., Captivate, Captivate 2, e-training, Steven Pittsley CNE, timeline, training
- Technical articles 2006-11-30
- 10 things you should do before installing Windows Vista on a computer
- This article is also available as a PDF download.Early indications are that Windows Vista will be the mostcomprehensive operating system ever produced by Microsoft, and the eye candyoffered by the 3-D Aero Glass graphics are very slick. But enhancedfunctionality and graphical improvements come at a price--and that price isusually high-end...
- Tags: computer, graphics, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Vista, PC, Premium Ready, Steven Pittsley CNE, Vista Capable
- Technical articles 2006-10-13
- How do I... Configure delegate access in Microsoft Outlook?
- This article is also available as a PDF download.According to a 2005 ZDNet survey, MicrosoftOutlook is installed on a whopping 60 percent of corporate desktops, serving asa feature rich e-mail client that provides substantial benefits. And along withe-mail, calendaring, and personal information management, Outlook features suchdelegate access simplify workgroup collaboration....
- Tags: assigned delegate, delegate, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Outlook, Steven Pittsley CNE
- Technical articles 2006-09-27
- How do I... Put a Microsoft PowerPoint presentation on a CD?
- This article is also available as a PDF download.The Microsoft PowerPoint 2003 Package For CD feature is aflexible tool that allows you to either burn a presentation and all supportingfiles onto a CD or copy them to a specified folder. The package that's createdusing this tool includes image files, video...
- Tags: CD, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft PowerPoint, Steven Pittsley CNE
- Technical articles 2006-09-18
- How do I... Vary headers and footers in a Word document?
- This article is also available as a PDF download.Well-crafted headers and footers add polish to yourdocuments, and Word's basic header and footer tools make it a cinch to formattext that appears on each page. However, what do you do if you want certaininformation to be printed differently on alternating pages,...
- Tags: footer, header, Microsoft Word, Steven Pittsley CNE
- Technical articles 2006-08-23
- Organizational change from an IT perspective
- Office parties often accompany a promotion or lateral jobtransfer. Celebrations may even be held in the case of a demotion as a groupbids farewell to a co-worker. Demotions aside, most people are quite happy whenemployees move within the organization. One thing that is often overlooked in the frenzy of aninternal...
- Tags: information technology, job, network security, permission, security, Steven Pittsley CNE
- Technical articles 2006-02-16
- Configuring and administering CounterSpy Enterprise
- CounterSpy Enterprise is a recent entrant in the battleagainst spyware. It provides a solid defense of your corporate network withpowerful tools such as policy-based group management, remote agentinstallation, and scheduled scanning. Let's take a look at some of the featuresand configuration options CounterSpy Enterprise includes.Configuring database updatesUpdating the spyware definition...
- Tags: Spyware, adware & malware, Cyberthreats, CounterSpy Enterprise, spyware
- Technical articles 2005-01-10
- CounterSpy Enterprise: Spyware defense built from the ground up
- Sunbelt Software's CounterSpy Enterprise product is designedto help administrators combat spyware that threatens the corporate network.Although this is only the first version of the product, CounterSpy's ease ofmanagement and powerful features make it a strong candidate for you to consideras you design your spyware defenses. You can obtain a preview...
- Tags: agent, CounterSpy Enterprise, spyware, Steven Pittsley CNE, workstation
- Technical articles 2005-01-04
- Information resources for fighting spyware
- Information about spyware is becomingalmost as prevalent as the scourge itself. But not all of the information isreliable, and finding accurate, useful details about the many varieties ofspyware is difficult even for technology professionals. To help you zero in onthe best information available, we've compiled this list of Web sites....
- Tags: spyware, Steven Pittsley CNE, Computer Associates International Inc., Sunbelt Software
- Technical articles 2004-12-20
- Combine and conquer using anti-spyware tools
- Anti-spyware applications vary in terms of features and functionality,and some are better than others at rooting out spyware. Instead of putting allof your eggs in one basket, it may be better to leverage the strength ofseveral programs in your fight against spyware.In this article, you'll learn about some of the...
- Tags: anti-spyware, spyware, Steven Pittsley CNE, tool
- Technical articles 2004-12-06
- Helping users combat spyware
- You've done it all. The servers are patched with the latest code,the workstations are protected with the top-of-the-line spyware detectionsoftware, and you've configured the firewall to block all unnecessary outboundports. You sit back, take a breath, and congratulate everyone on a job welldone.But while you're enjoying the moment, a new...
- Tags: Microsoft Internet Explorer 6, security, spyware, Steven Pittsley CNE, window
- Technical articles 2004-11-30
- Multiple tactics can help keep spyware at bay
- Removing spyware from a computer is comparable to a rootcanal: Both can be painful and time consuming. ThatÂ’s why the best way tocombat spyware is to do everything you can to prevent it from being installed inthe first place. Although nothing will protect you completely, you can followsome simple steps...
- Tags: antivirus software, Microsoft Corp., software, spyware, Steven Pittsley CNE, workstation
- Technical articles 2004-11-22
- Dealing with "spyware residue"
- All the hype surrounding spyware concerns recognizingit when it's installed on a computer and then removing it. But whathappens after you remove those invasive programs? Spyware removal programsdonÂ’t always eliminate every trace of spyware. They usually get the heart andsoul of the spyware programs, but slight remnants of the offending...
- Tags: registry, spyware, Steven Pittsley CNE
- Technical articles 2004-11-15
- Anti-spyware apps use a variety of detection methods
- Spyware applications are installed and working theirclandestine trade. You know it because pop-up ads appear every time you open aWeb page, and your system is slower than a car running uphill on ice. Now what?First, you have to find a good spyware detection and removal tool. However, alldetection applications are...
- Tags: anti-spyware, detection software, filename, software, spyware, Steven Pittsley CNE
- Technical articles 2004-11-08
- Identify spyware symptoms and slowdowns
- Nothing is free, especially things that run on yourcomputer. Spyware organizations may try to make it seem otherwise, but everyprocess, application, toolbar, and piece of code uses some amount of yourcomputer systemÂ’s resources. Even something as innocuous as a cookie consumes asmall amount of resources. Although each piece of spyware...
- Tags: Web browser, spyware, Steven Pittsley CNE, spyware application, Nothing, adware
- Technical articles 2004-11-01
- Spyware: The ultimate uninvited guest
- Spyware. This sinister-sounding word conjures up anassortment of images, from tiny CIA espionage cameras to those annoying pop-upads that infest computer systems. Techies adopted the term spyware as their own in 1999, using it to describe software that isinstalled on a computer to record information about the computer user. In...
- Tags: adware, computer, spyware, Steven Pittsley CNE, userÂ
- Technical articles 2004-10-23
- Plan now to take advantage of category 6 wiring
- In June 2002, the Telecommunications Industry Association TIA published the category 6 additions to the TIA-568 standard, making the new cabling standard official in the eyes of the technology industry. Does this mean that you should start planning to replace your current category 5e cabling infrastructure? Not necessarily. However, you...
- Tags: Cable, Steven Pittsley CNE
- Technical articles 2003-07-21
- Resolve conflicts between Office XP and Voodoo3 video drivers
- So you’ve made the move to Office XP, but now you’re getting an error message caused by your 3dfx Voodoo3 video card. Because 3dfx is no longer in business, Voodoo3 video cards are no longer supported.Let's discuss your troubleshooting options if you’re still supporting Voodoo3 video adapters and have migrated...
- Tags: 3dfx Interactive Inc., adapter, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Office, Microsoft Office XP, Microsoft Visio, Steven Pittsley CNE, video, video adapter, Voodoo3
- Technical articles 2003-06-30
- Plan now to take advantage of category 6 wiring
- In June 2002, the Telecommunications Industry Association TIA published the category 6 additions to the TIA-568 standard, making the new cabling standard official in the eyes of those in the technology industry. Does this mean that you should start planning to replace your current category 5e cabling infrastructure? Not necessarily....
- Tags: Cable, Steven Pittsley CNE
- Technical articles 2003-03-06
- Resolve conflicts between Office XP and Voodoo3 video drivers
- So you’ve made the move to Office XP, but now you’re getting an error message caused by your 3dfx Voodoo3 video card. Because 3dfx is no longer in business, Voodoo3 video cards are no longer supported. I’ll explain your troubleshooting options if you’re still supporting Voodoo3 video adapters and have...
- Tags: 3dfx Interactive Inc., adapter, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Office, Microsoft Office XP, Microsoft Visio, Steven Pittsley CNE, video, video adapter, Voodoo3
- Technical articles 2003-01-23
