WhiteSmoke Software Updated

April 18th, 2010

WhiteSmoke has cracked the text genome and is proud to announce the launch of its new revolutionary product – The WhiteSmoke Writer T-Gen.

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Whitesmoke T-Gen is the new and enhanced version of WhiteSmoke Writer 2010.
WhiteSmoke Writer T-Gen is a complete software solution for editing and enhancing English texts.
On top of its performance as a grammar checker and a spell checker, WhiteSmoke T-Gen?s features offer faster performance and all-round improvements to the precision of the checking algorithms.

Our new Email Checker, The WhiteSmoke E-Check, enables you to check each email before you send it, scores your text, and ensures you send a properly written email in a single click.

WhiteSmoke T-Gen enables you to find the right synonyms for each word, add adjectives and adverbs to enhance your writing, provide examples that will help you use the word properly, find the word?s definition and perform an online search for each chosen word.

Tests show that users love WhiteSmoke T-Gen and use it much more often than the previous versions.
The accessibility of the e-mail check, along with the comprehensive information that is given to each word, turns WhiteSmoke T-Gen into a user-friendly product that users rely on.


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AutoCAD LT® 2011 by AutoDesk is now available

April 15th, 2010

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Growth of Digital Assets

April 13th, 2010

by Jake Athey

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Today’s businesses have not yet attained the much-ballyhooed goal of the paperless office. We do know that the amount of paper businesses produce has decreased substantially. Just ask file cabinet manufacturers. Their sales are down considerably and are at their lowest in the most computerized nations. Recycling boosters, efficiency experts and even some newly disciplined paper pushers themselves can share congratulations for the improvement. Of course, while saving some trees, making printer ink last longer and switching to online faxing is all well and good, the fact is that paper use may be down but the amount of information businesses need to store is up. It just has to be stored some other way, as digital files on hard disks, DVD-Rs, tape backups and online storage.

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The growth of digital assets has changed the modern office. There are more computers, network storage devices and backup equipment than file cabinets now. Even companies that are not involved in publishing, the arts or the media might have product catalogs to both print and post on their Web sites. In-house advertising and marketing departments (to say nothing of ad and marketing agencies) have a tremendous amount of art, typefaces, software programs and other digital assets even before they start creating things. While it is true that firms are saving money on paper, they are now spending it on various kinds of storage media. If they didn’t make a plan to handle it with some sort of DAM (Digital Asset Management) procedures, they may have less paper but more confusion.

Managing bits and bytes

For some companies the transition from Computer Age to Online Age, meaning the change between the early 1990s and now, caught them off-guard. They did not see where things were going, something many of us are guilty of, and did not pause along the way to devise a DAM plan. A DAM program can be as simple as a single network storage device allowing a one-person operation to have all its clip art, fonts, photographs and finished pieces (ads, brochures, audio files, whatever) in one handy place. Adding another hard drive to the mix for backups, externally or in the network storage device, completes a bare bones DAM system.

Of course, most companies have greater needs than this, and companies that are in the business of producing digital media themselves have rather substantial requirements for both use and storage. With a strong onsite IT department, some companies can assemble their own DAM system from the ground up, buying servers, writing custom software, automating backups and transfers, and so forth. For safety and security, of course, these firms will most likely rely on the Internet, too, for offsite archiving of mission-critical assets. For companies that use and produce great quantities of digital assets, it’s all mission-critical.

Third-party systems

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The Internet’s apparent ease of use (there’s a lot happening in the background that most people don’t know about) has created a situation where many people think they can build Web sites, run networks and set up digital workflows with just a few mouse clicks. Although there are push-button solutions for some things, like family photo-sharing sites and publishing your neighbors’ garage sale signs, business operations are too important to be left to cookie cutter solutions. Large firms with well-staffed IT departments even turn to third party professionals when they encounter new challenges, and no one is embarrassed in the least. Why should they be? They want to do things right, and efficiently, and everyone who wants to make progress will retain the attitude of being ready to learn new things.

One of the great new things about all the technological advances is that there are always people who jump into a new thing and make it easier for everyone else. There are now companies that will help you manage your digital assets efficiently, with a minimum of setup headaches and full ongoing support. You can even choose to store your assets remotely, or both offsite and locally, for added security. A variety of DAM packages are available for firms with all sizes of budgets, where you can get just a few services, or a full solution with training, upgrades, a browser-based control panel, maintenance and technical support.

For all kinds of companies

Companies in all industries and of all sizes, whether retail stores or nonprofit groups, can leave the mess behind and bring efficiency and security to their digital assets. Again, this being the Online Age, you can try to cobble together your own DAM system, or avail your firm of one of the many solutions already designed for your situation. With a few tweaks and little training, you will have a truly custom solution for creating, distributing, managing, securing and archiving your important digital assets.


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What is Malware and How Can I Get Rid of it? Spyware, Adware, and Viruses Defined

April 13th, 2010

by Robert J.

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Spyware, adware, viruses, trojans, worms, keyloggers, and rogue anti-spyware are terms that you may or may not have heard before, so it’s probably best to just explain each one, so that you can take steps to ensure that your PC is protected against them. All of these are “malware”, which is short for “malicious software.”

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Just as the name implies, it is a program that is installed on a computer and “spies” on or monitors it. Spyware programs are a type of “malware” that collect information about the user of a computer without the user’s knowledge. The user is usually unaware that spyware is even present on their computer. Although the name suggests that spyware simply monitors a user’s PC activity, spyware can also install additional software, monitor sites visited, internet activity, change home pages, and result in slowed internet connection speeds.

Adware -

As you can see that the word “Ad” is in the word, adware is software that supports advertising activities. Adware is a type of software that presents a user with advertisements by automatically playing them, displaying them, or downloading them after a user has installed a software application containing adware.

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A computer virus operates very similar to a virus that results in you calling into work sick with a cold. A computer virus is a computer program that infects a host, in this case, your computer, and duplicates itself and spreads throughout your computer. Viruses are different from spyware, adware, and others because they have the ability to duplicate themselves. A virus is only called a “virus” if it can be transferred from one computer to another in the form of an executable file or code. Once the virus is in your computer, it can spread itself to other computers by infecting other computers on your network, etc. A virus can cause major file corruption/modification and slow down your computer drastically.

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Trojans are very similar to the story of the “Trojan Horse” that you may have heard or read about. Trojans are malicious software that infiltrates your PC, while appearing to accomplish something legitimate or useful. What they really do is allow unauthorized access to your computer to some hooligan. Once this hooligan has remote access to your computer, he or she can do just about anything that the user account that they are logged into is allowed to do. Some examples of things that trojans do that you don’t want them to are: steal passwords and credit card information, install malicious software, edit or delete your files, record your keystrokes, and even view your screen or crash your computer.

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A worm is like a virus in that it is a program that can duplicate itself and distribute itself to other computers on a network. Worms exploit security loopholes, consume large amounts of network bandwidth, and usually harm the network in some way. The worst part about worms is that they can allow backdoor access to your computer to some hooligan that would like to send spam email from your computer or engage in some other form of illegal activity.

Keyloggers -

Keyloggers are malicious software that secretly track and record your keystrokes on your keyboard so that some hooligan can steal your passwords and personal information without your knowledge.

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Rogue Anti-Spyware -

Rogue anti-spyware is malicious software that tricks users into purchasing “fake” software to remove malware, viruses, etc. This fake software does not remove malware and simply convinces the user that they should purchase the fake software to solve some PC emergency or detection of errors. Many rogue anti-spyware programs contain a Trojan-like component that infiltrates your PC.

How can I ensure that my PC doesn’t have any spyware, adware, viruses, trojans, worms, keyloggers, or rogue anti-spyware?
In order to identify and get rid of such threats to your PC, you need to install an anti-spyware program that is able to effectively detect and clean your system of such infections. There are several product options for detecting and cleaning your system of all the problems listed above, but it is very important that you select a quality program and keep it updated. Keeping your anti-malware program updated it is crucial to detecting and stopping all of the malicious software described above.


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Adobe Creative Suite 5® (CS5) is now available for pre-order!

April 13th, 2010

Laura Cucullu, Senior features editor from CNET.com had this and more to say about the new suite:

Automatic lens corrections, HDR photography, and automated editing tools are among the new features in the latest version of Adobe’s flagship image-editing software. Photoshop CS5 also includes 64-bit support for Mac OS X, a “puppet warp” feature for more-fluid distortions, and a content-aware fill.

Free shipping on Adobe CS5 suites! Adobe is offering free shipping worldwide for the Adobe Commercial and EDU stores on all Adobe CS5 suites. No coupon code necessary and offer not valid on Adobe CS5 point products.

For North America (the U.S., Canada [excluding Quebec],and Mexico) this offer is available April 12, 2010 – April 29, 2010

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For Europe (Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom) this offer is available April 12, 2010 – May 12, 2010

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Offer valid on the following Adobe CS5 suites:

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Offer applies to commercial, education, and Student and Teacher editions. Free shipping offer applies to the following methods of shipping only: FedEx Ground or FedEx Home Delivery (ground) to continental U.S.; FedEx Express to Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Guam, and other U.S. territories; and FedEx International. All other methods of shipping will be subject to shipping and handling fees. Free shipping offer may not be used in conjunction with other offers. Free shipping is not valid for Adobe Volume Licensing or OEM bundle purchases. This offer is subject to change or withdrawal without notice. Void where prohibited by law.

In conjunction with this offer there is an offer to bundle Adobe’s LightRoom2 with qualifing versions of CS5:
Get 30% off Lightroom 2 when purchased with Photoshop CS5 software! Purchase a full or upgrade version of Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 2, along with a full or upgrade version of Photoshop CS5, Photoshop CS5 Extended, or Creative Suite® containing Photoshop CS5 or Photoshop CS5 Extended.

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Terms and Conditions: The discount is available only when you purchase Lightroom 2 simultaneously with Photoshop CS5, Photoshop CS5 Extended, or Creative Suite* containing Photoshop CS5 or Photoshop CS5 Extended. The discount will be reflected in the shopping cart just prior to checkout. Pricing is available only through the Adobe Store and certain select resellers. Education, OEM, and licensing customers are not eligible. This offer is valid worldwide. Offer valid from April 12, 2010 until June 7, 2010, and is subject to change without notice.

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The Fun Trademarks Exercised Around Web 2.0

April 3rd, 2010

by Charles McDuffie

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With the expanded utilization of Web 2.0 sites and plans, nearly all of the online entertainment establishments (as well as the media related sites) are increasing in popularity, primarily with the younger generation. Since the World Wide Web is a market based on visuals, Web 2.0 sites and programs are gearing up to face the problem of retaining the younger people.

These sites are gradually taking on more modern and present-day entertainment logos to appeal to the younger market. Internet marketers newly going into the market with the web as their market place need to cautiously evaluate and examine the most recent styles and trends in logo designs. This is mainly important in the case of entertainment companies and firms in the media business as they are expected to have impressive logo designs and corporate identities.

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1) Punctuations and Keyboard Symbols – These emblems are now deeply ingrained e-mails, IM messaging and the standard teen culture. These are now being translated into various media logos, designs and expressions which always indicate a strange interpretation that is viewer dependent. Incorporation of these symbols into an effective logo design also reveals the freedom of expression and communication.

2) Soft Font Styles – These are a surefire way of depicting familiarity and ease of use. The logos of MySpace and Skype are well known examples of these styles. These Web 2.0 sites exhibit a modern and forceful presentation with their vibrant designs. Entertainment logos which use rounded typefaces from various families of font styles are now leaders in incorporating a friendly off-key quality. 3) Revolutionary Font Styles – Font styles that exhibit a futuristic design are extremely popular with logos of the web media. These styles portray a highly progressive status that’s ideal to exhibit the content of a Web 2.0 site for business purposes. High-quality finishing, sharp edges and pixels help to set the trend for upcoming businesses.

4) Halves and Reflections – Logo designs for Web 2.0 sites based on this style are extremely effective and pleasing for all types of designs whether they’re typographical, abstract or a combination of both. Halves offer a classy impact that makes the viewer want to look for a while longer at the design and the utilization of slightly faded reflections below the name uncovers eye catching clarity.

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5) Usage of Primary Colors – Using primary colors in the logo design is a fast growing trend among Web 2.0 sites that’s instantly catching on involving significant web based organizations. Entertainment logos of Shutterfly and Xanga are prime examples of this. Various colors such as red, blue, green and yellow are used in minimal quantities with great control to present an effective design as is evident in the case of sites such as Google and eBay.

6) 3D Effects – Using 3D effects in icons, images and letters is a escalating trend that’s fast catching on to provide effective logo designs.


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Latest Recording News from Applian Technologies

March 25th, 2010

There have been lots of big changes in the world of downloading streaming media recently – perhaps the most significant change is that YouTube is making it harder to download videos. They have started encrypting their most popular videos – in some cases offering them for sale for 99 cents – and have also started shutting down web-based YouTube download sites like Keepvid and Savevid.

YouTube’s changes impacted the Applian and WM Recorder lines a little bit but we came out with updates to the product lines last week.

We released WM Recorder 14.3 and Replay AV 8.78 – both programs offer improved YouTube video capturing. Both WM Recorder and Replay AV retail for $49.95.

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This past month we also released an update to Replay Video Capture offering improved full-screen capture and fixing any conflicts with Windows Media Center. As more and more websites start encrypting their streams making it impossible to download, Replay Video Capture is becoming more and more popular. Replay Video Capture retails for $39.95.

We have also updated Freecorder4 our versatile FREE audio/video/recorder/converter.

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Mark Your Calendar for this Adobe Launch Event

March 24th, 2010

Adobe wants to share with you some exciting Adobe news – We just officially announced the launch of Adobe Creative Suite 5 (CS5), coming out on April 12th, 2010!

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Along with our CS5 announcement, we have also opened up a user registration form on Adobe.com for a CS5 launch event happening on April 12th on AdobeTV (tv.adobe.com).

The Adobe® Creative Suite® 5 Global Online Launch Event is scheduled to take place at 8am PDT/11amEDT/ 5pm CEST on April 12, 2010 on Adobe TV.

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Corel Releases WordPerfect Office X5

March 23rd, 2010

Corel has just announced the release of WordPerfect Office X5. Corel is a powerhouse name in productivity software.

Corel has this to say about the new release:

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Cyber Security Tips

March 22nd, 2010

by Talha Azeem

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In today’s digital age, cyber security is as important, if not more so, as actual security guarding a real piece of company property. However they may differ, they both have safeguard strategies that need to be implemented to the letter to be effective.

The following are some guidelines for use in cyber security:

Up-to-date anti-virus software
This is a given: all computers must have anti-virus software. The anti-virus software is specifically created and designed to protect your computer against known viruses.

There is one caveat, however. New viruses are created almost daily. There is a need, therefore, to update your anti-virus program on a regular basis to recognize these new variants of viruses.

Like flu shots, only that they are done more often, these regular updates can help stop these viruses. These regular updates are antidotes for these man-made vermin.

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Firewalls
Firewalls are virtual defensive fortifications to protect your computer from the outside world. They filter unauthorized data from elsewhere, mostly the Internet, while allowing authorized or ‘good’ data to enter your computer.

All types of firewalls are available in most computer stores, and some computer manufacturing companies bundle them together with their computers that you purchase.

Emails
The simplest rule is this: if you don’t know the person who is sending you an email, be very careful about opening the email and never open any file attached to it.

Sometimes, you may have a vague idea who the sender is, but you should still be careful.
Some tell-tale signs include unusual hyperlinks and/or urgent messages to open the attached file. Some of your friends may have been conned and unwittingly forwarded you a virus-laden email.

When in doubt, delete. Your friend will understand.

Passwords
Passwords were created to be your virtual key to computer data. Like real-life keys, passwords are only as good if they are difficult to ‘duplicate’ or guessed.

Some of the guidelines are: Don’t share your password, don’t use your same password in more than one place, and most importantly, create a password that is difficult to guess.
Here are some time-tested rules in password-making:

1.) Passwords should have a minimum of 8 characters, and should be as meaningless as possible.

2.) Use all kinds of types possible – lower case, upper case, numbers, symbols, special characters, etc.

3.) Change your passwords regularly, every three months, for example.

4.) Never give out your password to anybody.

Back-up Data
Experienced computer users know one primary rule: always back up your data. Small amounts of data can be stored on disks and on CDs if they are more than the disk can handle. For computers in a network, the usual backup is through the network data storage system. The overall idea is that if anything happens to your primary data, you can always retrieve them from somewhere.

File sharing

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Another big no-no for experienced computer users is sharing them with strangers. Your computer operating system may allow file sharing from other computers in your network or from the Internet. This is one sure way of infecting your computer. Be sure to turn off and disable file-sharing if it is not needed.

Disconnecting from the Internet
Cutting your computer’s connection with the Internet when not in use lessens the possibility of accessing it. If your computer has no firewall or updated anti-virus protection, someone could harm it.

Update security patches
Just like your anti-virus program, there is a need to regularly update your other computer programs. Sometimes, bugs are discovered in your regular programs that can be an entrance to your computer for any malicious person to attack and infect.

Software companies create patches for these and post them in their sites. They can be downloaded and are automatically patched up into your program in question.

Regular security checkups
Like a car’s multiple systems, a computer security programs need regular checkups, too. Sometimes, you may discover that a program is outdated through simple oversight. Some security settings have to be adjusted according to your present needs. Twice-a-year evaluation is good enough.

Security awareness
Like preparing for emergencies in real life, it is good policy to make sure that family members or probably your employees would know what to do during computer emergencies.

They must at least be aware of proper computer security practices – how to update virus protection programs, how to download patches, how to create proper passwords.

Cyber security, like any real security, needs everybody’s help for it to succeed and avert those dreaded computer attacks.


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