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October 28th, 2011 — wireless Routersaccess Points
New research conducted on behalf of the Wi-Fi Alliance shows that while wireless users are making strides on the security front, they’re still leaving their Wi-Fi networks too open to intruders.
BETTER WIRELESS: Software upgrades could produce self-tuning wireless access points
The survey, conducted by Wakefield Research on behalf of the Wi-Fi Alliance, found that 86 percent of Wi-Fi users have taken basic privacy and security steps in setting up their access points and routers. However, while 97 percent of those surveyed said they believe the data on their devices and networks is “safe and secure,” these same people scored an average of 66 percent when asked about a series of recommended security/privacy steps that they’ve taken. Some 59 percent have failed to use passwords meeting basic security criteria, only 62 percent have auto-sharing turned off and just 18 percent use VPNs when on a wireless hotspot.
The Wi-Fi Alliance recommends enabling WPA2, creating strong Wi-Fi network passwords (at least 8 characters long, with a mix of letters and symbols) and changing them regularly, and turning off automatic sharing on devices to avoid connecting to suspect networks.
The survey was conducted during August and involved 1000 interviews with a mix of people across the United States.
The Wi-Fi study results are somewhat remindful of those in another recent survey, but this focused on cellphone and texting use while driving, and conducted by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety.
Some 95% of those surveyed said they view other drivers emailing or texting while driving to be a danger to their own health, but 35% of those same drivers acknowledged having sent or read a text or email message in the past month. according to the survey, 88% of drivers feel talking on a phone is a threat to safety, yet two-thirds admitted to having talked on a cellphone while driving in the past 30 days.
The Web-based survey was conducted in June and involved some 3100 U.S. residents.
There’s nothing unsafe about following Bob on Google+ (just don’t do it while driving or on an unsecured Wi-Fi network)
Read more about anti-malware in Network World’s Anti-malware section.
October 23rd, 2011 — serial Network Cables
Dynalab Test Systems is pleased to announce the availability of NX Hipot Wire Harness Testers capable of testing with either AC or DC voltage. The new AC/DC option extends the existing offering of DC-only NX Hipot Wire Harness Testers. NX Hipot Wire Harness Testers offer the same flexibility, accuracy, and ease of use as Dynalab’s line of low voltage NX Testers plus the additional capability of high voltage testing for insulation resistance up to 1.5 Gig ohm and dielectric withstand up to 1500 VDC or 1000 VAC. Configurations from 64 to 1024 test points are available. all Dynalab NX Hipot Wire Harness Testers provide the following features and capabilities:
October 16th, 2011 — network Cards- Intrnalextrnal
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October 6th, 2011 — Networking
About 40 percent of teens have seen photographs of kids drinking or using drugs while perusing sites like Facebook, according to the survey. Researchers believe viewing such images puts kids at risk for developing substance abuse disorders.
“The relationship of social networking site images of kids drunk, passed out or using drugs to increased teen risk of substance abuse offers grotesque confirmation of the adage that a picture is worth a thousand words,” said Joseph A. Califano, Jr., CASA Columbia’s founder and chairman.
Califano is the former U.S. Secretary of Health, Education and Welfare.
Most parents, though, are unaware of the connection, the survey concluded. Eighty-seven percent of surveyed parents said they don’t believe spending time on social networking Web sites will make it more likely their child will drink alcohol. Eighty-nine percent believe online socializing will not influence their child to use drugs. only 64 percent of parents who said their child has a social network page also said they monitored it.
“Especially troubling — and alarming — are that almost half of the teens who have seen pictures of kids drunk, passed out or using drugs on Facebook and other social networking sites first saw such pictures when they were 13 years of age or younger; more than 90 percent first saw such pictures when they were 15 or younger,” Califano wrote in a statement that accompanied the release of the study. “These facts alone should strike Facebook fear into the hearts of parents of young children.”
The study also found a link between increased risk of substance abuse and viewing suggestive television programs. Teens who watch shows like “Jersey Shore,” “Teen Mom” and “Gossip Girl” are twice as likely to smoke, twice as likely to drink and one-and-a-half times more likely to use marijuana.
“The results are profoundly troubling,” Califano wrote. “This year’s survey reveals how the anything-goes, free-for-all world of Internet expression, suggestive television programming and what-the-hell attitudes put teens at sharply increased risk of substance abuse.”
Since the study’s release, the data has come under fire online.
October 1st, 2011 — router Components Memory
You might imagine that the best place to go for improving your Microsoft server-side experience is to the mothership itself. in many cases, you would be right. but the truth is there are a meaningful number of open source tools that go above and beyond what Microsoft has to offer in support of Windows Server, Exchange, SQL, and SharePoint. Many of these alternatives provide — for free — more powerful capabilities than what you’d get with third-party retail products.
Microsoft itself has acknowledged this fact, facilitating the availability of open source tools for Microsoft admins through its CodePlex site. Microsoft, too, can be relied on for a few clear winners when it comes to free tools.
[Check out InfoWorld's roundup of the best free server tools Microsoft has to offer. | Get all the details you need on deploying and using Windows 7 in the InfoWorld editors' 21-page Windows 7 Deep Dive PDF special report. | Stay abreast of key Microsoft technologies in our Technology: Microsoft newsletter.]
All in all, it’s never been a better time to experiment with open source tools in your Microsoft environment. from networking troubleshooting to security to performance analysis, we’ve compiled a list of the top open source tools for your Windows-based systems. Don’t see a favorite? Feel free to highlight it in the comments below.
Essential open source Windows admin tool No. 1: Wireshark
Network troubleshooting is a real art, one that requires solid training and years of hands-on experience. but a tool like Wireshark helps ease traffic analysis, thanks to many powerful features. just one look at this free software-based protocol analyzer’s color-coding features and you’ll see how its superior usability makes Wireshark a worthwhile tool for any Microsoft shop.
Download: wireshark.org
Essential open source Windows admin tool No. 2: AMANDA
Admins looking to ease the pain of backing up Windows-based systems should check out AMANDA, aka Advanced Maryland Automatic Network Disk Archiver. AMANDA provides the ability for an administrator to set up a single master backup server that can support both Windows desktops and servers over the network to a variety of media, including tape drives, disks, or optical media.
ZMANDA maintains and supports the freely available AMANDA, as well as ZMANDA Recovery Manager for MySQL. it also provides network and cloud backup services that it sells commercially.
Essential open source Windows admin tool No. 3: MailArchiva
Email archiving is front and center in Exchange 2010, thanks to the increase in compliance regulation enforcement across the industry. but for those who are not yet using Exchange 2010, MailArchiva provides a worthwhile means for bringing compliance to Exchange 2000/2003 and other mail servers, such as Postfix, Sendmail, Qmail, iMail, and Lotus Notes.
MailArchiva comes in both an open source and an enterprise flavor. to see a list of features and how the two editions vary, browse the MailArchiva site.
Download: mailarchiva.com
Essential open source Windows admin tool No. 4: Exchange 2010 RBAC Manager
Exchange 2010 RBAC Manager is a great tool for admins working with role-based access control and Exchange. RBAC Manager (aka RBAC Editor GUI) helps overcome the lack of a GUI tool to work with the new role-based administration side to Exchange, enabling admins to connect, whether or not you’re a PowerShell master. the tool is written in C# and uses PowerShell behind the scenes to allow you to create and manage roles in your Exchange 2010 environment.
Download: rbac.codeplex.com
Essential open source Windows admin tool No. 5: Core Configurator 2.0 for Server Core
Offering a command-line version of Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server 2008 R2 at installation was a great idea. With its light footprint, it allows a small attack surface as well. the only problem? it required administrators to crack open command-line books to configure their servers. This free tool provides a GUI method for managing tasks.
Download: coreconfig.codeplex.com
Essential open source Windows admin tool No. 6: AutoSPInstaller for SharePoint 2010
Anyone who has ever installed SharePoint knows that the SQL databases created are a mess in terms of naming, resulting in large GUID databases titles that are completely inconsistent. in contrast, AutoSPInstaller utilizes a variety of scripts to install SharePoint and makes sure database names remain clean in the process.
Download: autospinstaller.codeplex.com
Essential open source Windows admin tool No. 7: OCS Inventory
If you need a cool tool for locating all the devices connected to your network and what software and hardware you have installed on your systems, then OCS-NG is the one for you. it requires you install the OCS client inventory agent on your systems; you can then pull all that information into a repository that’s easy to visualize and search.
Download: launchpad.net/ocsinventory
Essential open source Windows admin tool No. 8: UltraDefrag
UltraDefrag is a tool for Windows that can defrag system files, registry hives, and the paging file. It’s continually updated to ensure improvements in performance.
UltraDefrag is fully compatible with Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Server 2003, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2008, Windows 7, and all of the 64-bit editions of Windows. It’s a valuable addition to any Windows environment.
Download: ultradefrag.sourceforge.net
Essential open source Windows admin tool No. 9: Nmap for Windows
Originally a Unix-only tool, Nmap for Windows has been an important security resource for Windows shops for more than 10 years. This security scanner and network mapper can also be used to perform network inventory, manage service upgrade schedules, and monitor host or service uptime. it supports Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 and 2003, Windows Vista, and Windows XP SP1 and later.
Download: nmap.org/book/inst-windows.html
Essential open source Windows admin tool No. 10: Zenmap
Zenmap is a cool tool for mapping a topology of devices connected to your network. This security scanner works off of Nmap, providing an interactive, animated visualization of hosts on a network, configured in rings. Click on a host and it moves to the center of your network topology, giving you the ability to easily trace the host’s various connections. With Zenmap, information regarding potential vulnerabilities becomes that much easier to pinpoint, ensuring your firewalls and routers are working correctly.
Download: nmap.org/zenmap
Essential open source Windows admin tool No. 11: PowerGUI
It’s no secret that PowerShell is taking the Windows world by storm. it feels like a retro pleasure for many long-term admins who remember the command-line days. but for others, banging on the command line to administer systems can be a pain.
Those looking for a more graphical means of tapping into PowerShell should check out PowerGUI, a free graphical user interface and script editor for PowerShell. more valuable perhaps is the community built around PowerGUI, with its vast store of contributed scripts and libraries for administering your fleet.
Download: powergui.org
Essential open source Windows admin tool No. 12: Performance Analysis of Logs (PAL) Tool
If you’ve ever had a performance problem but had no idea what metrics to collect or even how to analyze the compiled data, PAL is your friend. This open source tool helps read performance monitor counter logs and analyzes them for you, using built-in thresholds that relate to the majority of your Windows products, including Exchange, SharePoint, Active Directory, and more.
PAL has been tested on Windows 7 but should also run on Windows XP, Windows Server 2003, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2008, and Windows Server 2008 R2.
Download: pal.codeplex.com
Essential open source Windows admin tool No. 13: ClamWin Antivirus
This open source antivirus solution is a valuable tool for security-minded admins. ClamWin supports Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows me, and Windows 2000/98 systems, as well as Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server 2003.
The tool includes a scanning scheduler that you can use to configure appropriate scan times but does not come with an on-access real-time scanner. it also has the ability to integrate into Windows Explorer and Outlook for easy scanning.
Although it may not work as well as a commercial real-time option for virus scanning, ClamWin is certainly a worthwhile tool, especially for shops seeking a free solution.
Download: clamwin.com
Essential open source Windows admin tool No. 14: Virtual Router
Virtual Router is a nifty tool that turns any Windows 7 or Windows Server 2008 R2 system into a Wi-Fi hotspot.
Using Virtual Router, users can wirelessly share any Internet connection (Wi-Fi, LAN, cable modem, dial-up, cellular, and so on) with any Wi-Fi-enabled device. Laptops, smartphones, netbooks, wireless printers — all can connect to Virtual Router just as they would any other access point, and the connection is completely secured using WPA2, the most secure wireless encryption.
Download: virtualrouter.codeplex.com
Essential open source Windows admin tool No. 15: VirtualBox
VirtualBox is a must-have open source virtualization solution for any admin seeking to run guest OSes on Windows, Linux, Macintosh, or Solaris machines.
Using VirtualBox, admins can run virtual instances of a wide array of operating systems, including Windows, Linux, OpenSolaris, OS/2, OpenBSD, and even DOS. to learn more about the extent to which VirtualBox supports various operating systems as virtual machines, check out VirtualBox’s guest OS wiki.
Download: virtualbox.org
September 30th, 2011 — cable Modems
Lehigh Valley, PA (PRWEB) September 09, 2011
Being fast, efficient and dependable is essential in today’s hectic world. Shouldn’t Internet connections be the same? The leading provider of high-speed Internet service in Lehigh Valley believes so. RCN uses the latest technology to deliver reliable broadband Internet service with speeds starting at 15Mbps, a connection that’s 1.5 times faster than the fastest cable modem competitor, and up to 60 Mbps – six times the speed of its closest competitor.
All of RCN’s connection speeds are the fastest available in the market today, which means consumers can reliably and safely browse the Web with instant results, send the kids’ camp photos to grandma in a heartbeat and get essential documents to a client in record time. and there’s no need to settle for a one-size-fits-all connection: RCN customers can tailor their online experience to their needs by selecting one of the three connection speeds available: 15Mbps, 25Mbps and 60Mbps. With connections this fast, music and video downloads take just seconds, gaming and telecommuting are seamless, and buffering pauses while watching videos or movies are eliminated. even better, RCN’s industry-leading speeds keep pace with busy modern families and bustling businesses, allowing multiple users to simultaneously connect to the Internet without the frustrating wait times or interruptions common to slower connection speeds. which means mom can e-mail back and forth with work, dad can seamlessly stream his favorite films, and the kids can conquer their favorite video game – all at the same time.
RCN delivers these lightning fast connections via its powerful fiber optic network, which allows the Lehigh Valley Internet provider to supply Internet speeds that redefine industry standards. Fiber optic technology transmits data over light waves; though fragile, the cables are less prone to interference and support greater bandwidth than metal wire, enabling them to carry more data over longer distances quickly and reliably. RCN was one of the first to use this technology, investing heavily to build an extensive, strong and reliable network designed to provide consumers with the fastest connection speeds and the best Internet experience. although the technology is expensive to install, RCN does not pass the cost to its customers, a result of the company’s dedication to delivering top-of-the-line service to Lehigh Valley consumers at the lowest rates. to save even more, RCN offers customers Lehigh Valley Broadband Internet bundles that provide high-speed Internet, phone and cable services for one affordable rate, conveniently delivered in one bill.
It’s all part of RCN’s mission to help families and businesses keep up with today’s busy world by providing Internet service that is fast, powerful and reliable.
To learn more about RCN’s Lehigh Valley high-speed Internet service or Lehigh Valley Broadband Internet bundles, visit rcn.com/lehigh-valley.
About RCN RCN Telecom Services, LLC (rcn.com) is a privately-held competitive broadband services provider delivering all-digital and high-definition video, high-speed internet and premium phone services to residential and small-medium business customers. RCN’s primary service areas include Washington, D.C., Philadelphia, Lehigh Valley (PA), new York City, Boston and Chicago.
Read the full story at prweb.com/releases/2011/9/prweb8720229.htm
September 29th, 2011 — crimpers Strippers & Testers
Makeup artists _ and I count myself among them _ cart around kits loaded with beauty goodies. We’ve tried every tweezer, every lash curler and brush under the sun. But what products should the average makeup wearer keep in their cosmetic case? we asked some prominent makeup artists for their opinions.
Scissors: Erin McCaffrey, a new York City-based public relations executive in the beauty industry, swears by her small cuticle scissors. “I use them to trim brows and cut my nails, and I also use them to cut my baby’s nails,” McCaffrey says. “They give much more control than standard nail clippers.” Although she is not partial to a brand, I personally love Revlon Cuticle Scissors ($10.99, cvs.com).
Tweezers: Finding a good pair of tweezers can be as tricky as plucking an ingrown eyebrow hair. And although Tweezerman products are more expensive than others, you get what you pay for. Tweezerman guarantees its tweezers ($15 to $100, tweezerman.com), so if they get dull (which tweezers tend to do), you can send them to be sharpened for free.
Beauty blogger Jamie Allison Sanders of The Beauty of Life blog is partial to Tweezerman’s Petite Tweezer Set ($25). “I love this set because of the versatility of the two tweezers included,” Sanders says. “I use the slant tweezers for an overall tweeze and then go in with the pointed tweezers for more precision. They’re great for pulling the superfine, hard-to-reach hairs. I also love that the set is pink_they’re so girlie and fun!”
Brow Shaping: “The Lilibeth Brow Shaping Tool (three for $12, lilibethbeautifulbrows.com) whacks away any unwanted fuzzy strays to keep even the bushiest brows in line,” says new York celebrity makeup artist and beauty blogger Legend Rivera (legend-mg.blogspot.com). “This slightly serrated swing blade is light to the touch and resembles a mini-straight razor. But fear not, the blade is dulled just enough to graze skin without nicks or cuts and only catches unwanted hairs, keeping big brows looking beautifully groomed.”
Skin Cleansing: new York City makeup artist Rebecca Restrepo (rebeccarestrepo.com) says, “What I love and can’t live without is my Clarisonic Classic ($195, clarisonic.com), which is a sonic brush that gives the skin the most thorough cleansing without irritation. at night, especially, it is very important to remove the day’s sebum, dirt and toxins. When you follow with moisturizer and eye cream, you will find radiant skin in the morning, which in turn will make applying makeup easier.” In 2007, Oprah Winfrey named this skincare system one of her favorite products, calling it “a miracle massage for your face.”
Evie Maciel, the editor of product review site The Product Pasha (productpasha.com), loves Clarisonic’s slightly less expensive and smaller Mia ($145, clarisonic.com). “Without a doubt, the Clarisonic Mia has been a game changer in my beauty routine,” Maciel says. “It turns face washing and makeup removal into an event! I love that I can take it anywhere with me _ including the shower _ and that after just a few uses, my skin looks healthier and more radiant.” The main difference between the Mia and the Classic is that the latter has two speeds whereas the Mia has only one.
Brushes: Cosmetic brushes make applying face and eye makeup simpler and more effective. most makeup artists will tell you that brushes are essential tools in creating an impeccable look, especially if you want to try out some adventurous makeup effects. But not all brushes are created equally, so it’s important to do some research before purchasing one.
“Brushes are my secret for every flawless application,” says James Vincent, celebrity makeup artist and director of education and artist relations at The Makeup show (themakeupshow.com). “Foundation brushes are my favorite way to apply moisturizer, foundation or color correction for any complexion. one of my favorites is make up for ever HD Brush 30N ($38, makeupforever.com). It helps me apply cream and liquid makeup without lines or creases.”
A concealer brush is also key in designing a flawless face. The eco-friendly, synthetic Concealer Brush ($22, dermablend.com) from Dermablend has the perfect rounded shape for concealer placement in the tiniest of crevices, such as the inner corners of the eyes and around the nose.
Rivera says, “For powder or blush application, the S125 Powder/Blush Brush ($30, roquecozzette.com) from Cozzette picks up the ideal amount of product and places it on skin softly and sparsely without any blobs of color. Surprisingly soft, you can use it under eyes, on top of cheeks or over T-zone after initial application to continue blending.”
Because I love a soft, sultry eye, I’m a big fan of the Smudge Brush ($11.60, janeiredale.com) from Jane Iredale. Its perfectly packed bristles allow for easy eyeliner and eye shadow blending.
Eyelashes: It’s easy to get caught up applying shadows and liners in an attempt to make our eyes stand out. But more often than not, a trusty eyelash curler or set of fake lashes will have our eyes looking big and bright_and you won’t have to go through a bottle of makeup remover later on.
“My favorite makeup tool is my Shu Uemura Eyelash Curler ($19, shuuemura-usa.com),” says Suresh, a new York makeup artist and founder of Suresh Beauty (sureshbeauty.com). “It’s perfectly shaped to gently capture all your lashes, and the round rubber pad ensures a soft curl without lash damage. Beautifully curled lashes open and brighten up the eyes instantly.”
If you’re like me and have exceptionally unruly eyelashes, I recommend the Heated Mini Eyelash Curler ($16, japonesque.com) from Japonesque. The heat gives a little extra push that stubborn lashes require.
While we’re on the subject of lashes — do you ever feel like your own lashes don’t quite cut it? for those special occasions when you really want to wow ‘em, it’s good to have some faux lashes on hand. Individual lashes look the most like real lashes. I really like the Professional Faux Lashes ($24, janeiredale.com) from Jane Iredale. This handy little wheel of lashes comes with its own latex-free adhesive and tiny instruction booklet.
Although I’ve applied lashes to lots of clients, I’ve never actually applied them on myself. after a couple of tries, I feel like I’ve mastered it. It’s that easy.
Travel mirror: Don’t leave home without one! If you’re going to go through the trouble of applying makeup in the morning, you should peek in a mirror a couple times throughout the day to make sure everything is still looking polished. My favorite is the Model Mirror ($25, lestaitai.com) from Les Tai Tai. This compact product has eight battery-powered LED lights, so you can get a good look at your makeup even in the darkest club.
September 29th, 2011 — network Cables & Connectors
TOKYO–September 29, 2011–Net Chart Japan inc.( Net Chart), a LAN network construction company and 100% owned subsidiary of Internet Initiative Japan inc. (IIJ, NASDAQ: IIJI, TSE1: 3774), one of Japan’s leading Internet access and comprehensive network solutions providers, today announced to launch of a joint venture to produce narrow-gauge LAN cables with partners Fuji Electric Cable Company Limited (Fuji Electric Cable), a manufacturer and seller of fire-resistant cables, communications cables, LAN cables, fiber-optic cables, and devices and processed goods, and Panduit Corporation. Japan Branch (Panduit), a global provider of physical network infrastructure products.
The first product to be released by the joint venture will be the “eco-patch” LAN cable, a cable used in the PoE systems produced by Fuji Electric Cable and sold by Net Chart. the cables will use Panduit’s new PAN-PLUG
September 28th, 2011 — cable Modem-router Combos
EDIMAX Technology, network communication products provider, has announced the launch of the AR-7211A/B, an ADSL2+ modem router with a WAN, LAN, and USB port.
Edimax's AR-7211A router
The AR-7211A/B is a broadband router with an integrated ADSL2+ modem, which enables it to run at speeds of up to 24Mbps downstream and 1Mbps upstream. It features an RJ-11 WAN port for the ADSL connection, and both an RJ-45 Ethernet LAN port and a USB port for wired connections with other network devices. Installing the USB driver also enables users to access the Internet via the USB port.
A connection diagram for the router
The router is backward compatible with existing ADSL services and interoperable with legacy equipment. It supports G.992.1 (G.DMT), G.992.2 (G.Lite), G.992.3 (ADSL2), G.992.4 (splitterless ADSL2), and G.992.5 (ADSL2+) for Annex A, B, L. the router comes with an EZmax multi-language wizard that has animated and easy-to-follow instructions to guide users through the setup process. It also consists of a firewall that can protect computers from SYN floods, ping of deaths, Teardrop attacks, Smurf attacks, fragile attacks, and LAND attacks. One can deny users access to services like the Web, Telnet, Ping, FTP, and SNMP. One can also block designated IP addresses and deny them access to the Internet for increased security.
The Market operating price of the AR-7211 A/B ADSL modem router is Rs 1,200 with a 3-year warranty by Edimax.
September 23rd, 2011 — voip Internet Telephones
As layoffs began across the IT industry, a few people within the managed services industry have asked me to “endorse” them on LinkedIn, the career-oriented social network.
In theory, the more endorsements you have the more likely you’ll impress potential employers who view your LinkedIn profile. But I’m not so sure that’s the case. As a general rule I don’t endorse anyone on LinkedIn anymore. (But I still offer personal recommendations, where appropriate.) Here’s why.
Over the years, dozens of really talented people have asked me for a LinkedIn endorsement. at first, I was happy to do so. But over time LinkedIn’s endorsement feature seemed to turn into a “you scratch my back and I’ll scratch yours” strategy.
Plus, I started to receive endorsement requests from people I barely knew. around July 2008 I made the universal decision not to endorse anyone on LinkedIn anymore. I’m still a big believer in LinkedIn as a networking and career search tool.
But to me, the endorsement feature no longer allows you to stand out from the crowd.
Side note: If you are seeking a new career in the managed services market, we’ve launched a rudimentary job board. you can find information at mspmentor.net/careers. Watch for us to pollish the job board in the weeks ahead.
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