Facebook is a popular target for hackers, so by using the social network you are entrusting your account info, photos, friends' details, groups and other personal details to be stored outside your control. That's a potential privacy (and security) risk.
For this reason, it's worth making the occasional back-up to store locally on your PC. To do this, log into your account, click the cog icon in the top-right corner of any page and select Account Settings. Click General in the left-hand column, select 'Download a copy of your Facebook data' and then
Click Start My Archive.
Facebook will prepare the download, which includes anything posted on your timeline, sent and received messages, photos and videos; and your friend list.
You'll receive an email when the back-up is ready (this can take several hours).
Monday 18 November 2013
Android 4.4 Kitkat
Google released version 4.4 of Android otherwise known as KitKat www.android.com/kitkat. Aside from a refreshed look and interface, the update to the mobile OS features a voice-activated system that lets you say "Okay Google" to launch the voice search, send a text message and play music. Android 4.4 also promises faster multitasking so you can listen to music while browsing the web without your devices performance being affected. KitKat also features a revamped contacts list, a centralized messaging hub, the ability
to print via the cloud, an improved file system and several other tweaks. KitKat will work on devices with as
little as 512MB of RAM which means it could be used for wearable computers such as smartwatches as well as on lower-end handsets.
At the moment the latter tend to run older versions of Android which mean developers have to build apps to support aging editions of the mobile OS.
While most Android users will have to wait for their mobile operator to roll out the update, KitKat will be
immediately available on the Nexus 4 phone the Nexus 7 and IO tablets and the new Nexus 5 phone www.google.com/nexus/5
The new handset, which, like the Nexus 4 is made by LG, features high-end specs but ls being sold at a
relatively low price. The 5in display has a resolution of 1,920 x LOBO, giving it 445 pixels per inch. Thats on a par with the HTC One and well above the screen on the iPhone 55. It runs a 2.3GHz Snapdragon processor and features a revamped camera and Google promises 17 hours of talk time between charges.
The 16GB Nexus 5 costs only £299 SIM-free while the 32GB version is £329 not a bad deal given that the 32GB HTC One costs £490 off-contract and the Samsung Galaxy S4 starts from £520.
to print via the cloud, an improved file system and several other tweaks. KitKat will work on devices with as
little as 512MB of RAM which means it could be used for wearable computers such as smartwatches as well as on lower-end handsets.
At the moment the latter tend to run older versions of Android which mean developers have to build apps to support aging editions of the mobile OS.
While most Android users will have to wait for their mobile operator to roll out the update, KitKat will be
immediately available on the Nexus 4 phone the Nexus 7 and IO tablets and the new Nexus 5 phone www.google.com/nexus/5
The new handset, which, like the Nexus 4 is made by LG, features high-end specs but ls being sold at a
relatively low price. The 5in display has a resolution of 1,920 x LOBO, giving it 445 pixels per inch. Thats on a par with the HTC One and well above the screen on the iPhone 55. It runs a 2.3GHz Snapdragon processor and features a revamped camera and Google promises 17 hours of talk time between charges.
The 16GB Nexus 5 costs only £299 SIM-free while the 32GB version is £329 not a bad deal given that the 32GB HTC One costs £490 off-contract and the Samsung Galaxy S4 starts from £520.
Friday 8 November 2013
Who are Hostgator?
You may think that Hostgator is a business entity by itself but you would be wrong. It is in fact one part of a massive corporation made up of lots of separate hosting entities.
The group is called Endurance International Group, Inc and is one of the worlds largest hosting companies. It was formed in 1996 and boasts over 2.9 million customers and over 10 million domains.
Here are the other parts that make up the group.... you may see some familiar names!
2slick.com
AccountSupport
A Small Orange
ApolloHosting
Berry Information Systems L.L.C.
BizLand
BlueDomino
Bluehost
Dollar2Host
Domain.com
DomainHost
Dot5Hosting
Dotster
easyCGI
eHost
EntryHost
FastDomain
FatCow
FreeYellow
Glob@t
Homestead
HostCentric
HostClear
HostGator
Hostnine
HostMonster
hostwithmenow.com
HostYourSite.com
HyperMart
IMOutdoors
Intuit Websites
iPage.com
IPOWER/iPowerWeb
JustHost
MyDomain
MyResellerHome
NetFirms
Networks Web Hosting
Nexx
PowWeb
PureHost
ReadyHosting.com
Saba-Pro
SEO Hosting
Southeast Web
Spry
StartLogic
SuperGreen Hosting
USANetHosting
VirtualAvenue
VPSLink
WebHost4Life
Webstrike Solutions
Xeran
YourWebHosting
The group is called Endurance International Group, Inc and is one of the worlds largest hosting companies. It was formed in 1996 and boasts over 2.9 million customers and over 10 million domains.
Here are the other parts that make up the group.... you may see some familiar names!
2slick.com
AccountSupport
A Small Orange
ApolloHosting
Berry Information Systems L.L.C.
BizLand
BlueDomino
Bluehost
Dollar2Host
Domain.com
DomainHost
Dot5Hosting
Dotster
easyCGI
eHost
EntryHost
FastDomain
FatCow
FreeYellow
Glob@t
Homestead
HostCentric
HostClear
HostGator
Hostnine
HostMonster
hostwithmenow.com
HostYourSite.com
HyperMart
IMOutdoors
Intuit Websites
iPage.com
IPOWER/iPowerWeb
JustHost
MyDomain
MyResellerHome
NetFirms
Networks Web Hosting
Nexx
PowWeb
PureHost
ReadyHosting.com
Saba-Pro
SEO Hosting
Southeast Web
Spry
StartLogic
SuperGreen Hosting
USANetHosting
VirtualAvenue
VPSLink
WebHost4Life
Webstrike Solutions
Xeran
YourWebHosting
How to speedup a Windows computer.
From decade old hand-me-down laptops, through almost new gaming rigs, slow performance is a plague that can affect anyone. Usually you have done, or installed something to cause this slowdown. Before you call a support line that charges by the second, or pay hundreds of dollars to a technician, try a few simple fixes yourself.
The first step in almost any computer repair is to restart the machine first. Do that now, if you want you can time how long it takes the machine to start up to a useable state. This will let you see how well your improvements work.
Once your computer is back on check for windows updates, even if you just installed them. This can be done via the control panel, and choosing automatic updates. If you have any updates pending, install them. Most of the time this will require another computer restart, do it.
Now there are two types of slow computer, the kind where the machine is the issue, and the kind where the internet is at fault. If programs open slowly, function slow or freeze often then chances are it is your machine. If your videos are low, Facebook is not loading or flash games will not play, chances are it is your internet that is slow.
I Think My Internet is Slow.
Speedtest.net is the unified go-to source in internet speed tests. Go to their site and follow the instructions. Your results maybe confusing if you are not tech practical understanding, first find out what your internet provider advertises their speed as, call them if you need to. Now look at your speed test results. Upload speed for the most part is irrelevant, download however, should be at least half of what your internet service provider (ISP) says they provide. Ping should be around 100ms, lower is better though.
Now if your speeds are okay check that nothing is being up, or downloaded. Torrent programs often minimize to the system tray rather than closing. Check your network card for updates, they are rare but do happen, contact your network cards maker for help with this.
If things are still sketchy then reset your router and modem. Most routers have reset buttons, but no one uses them. Simply unplug your router and modem for 2-5 seconds, longer and it may reset to factory defaults.
If things are still not working right call your ISP. They can tell you remotely if the issue is on your end or not. Sometimes the issue is with their wire into your home rather than you PC.
My Computer is the Issue.
First up is to check if you have free space on your computer, especially where your operating system is installed, generally drive C:.
If you C: drive is stuffed full, or nearly full remove some programs and files, or invest in an external hard drive to store files on.
Next check your computer for automatically starting programs, these can really bog down power up times, and in some cases last well into your user experience. Hold down your windows key and press ‘R’. This is the run window, in here type ‘msconfig’, without quotes, and then press enter. In this program, look at the start up item list. Trim it down, use the manufacturer column as a guideline. Programs like AdobeAAMUpdater, Google Update, Pando Media Booster, Spotify, and Steam Client can all be stopped harmlessly. Microsoft programs should be left untouched. Usually if you do not know what a program does leave it running.
Once all your changes are close the program and open up your internet browser, in the tolls menu there should be an option to clear out cookies and other temporary files, do this.
Now restart your computer, if you too a timer test in the beginning, take one again now. If the problem is resolved, great, if not you may need a professional to help.
The first step in almost any computer repair is to restart the machine first. Do that now, if you want you can time how long it takes the machine to start up to a useable state. This will let you see how well your improvements work.
Once your computer is back on check for windows updates, even if you just installed them. This can be done via the control panel, and choosing automatic updates. If you have any updates pending, install them. Most of the time this will require another computer restart, do it.
Now there are two types of slow computer, the kind where the machine is the issue, and the kind where the internet is at fault. If programs open slowly, function slow or freeze often then chances are it is your machine. If your videos are low, Facebook is not loading or flash games will not play, chances are it is your internet that is slow.
I Think My Internet is Slow.
Speedtest.net is the unified go-to source in internet speed tests. Go to their site and follow the instructions. Your results maybe confusing if you are not tech practical understanding, first find out what your internet provider advertises their speed as, call them if you need to. Now look at your speed test results. Upload speed for the most part is irrelevant, download however, should be at least half of what your internet service provider (ISP) says they provide. Ping should be around 100ms, lower is better though.
Now if your speeds are okay check that nothing is being up, or downloaded. Torrent programs often minimize to the system tray rather than closing. Check your network card for updates, they are rare but do happen, contact your network cards maker for help with this.
If things are still sketchy then reset your router and modem. Most routers have reset buttons, but no one uses them. Simply unplug your router and modem for 2-5 seconds, longer and it may reset to factory defaults.
If things are still not working right call your ISP. They can tell you remotely if the issue is on your end or not. Sometimes the issue is with their wire into your home rather than you PC.
My Computer is the Issue.
First up is to check if you have free space on your computer, especially where your operating system is installed, generally drive C:.
If you C: drive is stuffed full, or nearly full remove some programs and files, or invest in an external hard drive to store files on.
Next check your computer for automatically starting programs, these can really bog down power up times, and in some cases last well into your user experience. Hold down your windows key and press ‘R’. This is the run window, in here type ‘msconfig’, without quotes, and then press enter. In this program, look at the start up item list. Trim it down, use the manufacturer column as a guideline. Programs like AdobeAAMUpdater, Google Update, Pando Media Booster, Spotify, and Steam Client can all be stopped harmlessly. Microsoft programs should be left untouched. Usually if you do not know what a program does leave it running.
Once all your changes are close the program and open up your internet browser, in the tolls menu there should be an option to clear out cookies and other temporary files, do this.
Now restart your computer, if you too a timer test in the beginning, take one again now. If the problem is resolved, great, if not you may need a professional to help.
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