The idea of a “green computer” conjures up different ideas to different people, but one of the more common associations is that a green computer is a boring, ugly, wimpy, and slow computer. That used to be a fair assessment as many of the designs for green computers were built upon low-end or low-energy systems that essentially sipped electricity due to their limited computing abilities. That is no longer the case and one can certainly build a high-performance green computer using the following “greenprint.”
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Build A Green Computer – Not A Wimpy, Slow Computer
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Improving Computer Physical Security
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I recently received a call from a client whom I have worked with on prior occasions. Their business is growing and they wanted me to draft a series of options that could be implemented to prevent employees from damaging critical computers in the workplace. Simple – control access via group policy settings and other OS safeguards.
During the conversation, however, I could not help but think about what could be done to prohibit physical access and threats to critical computers. Here is what I came up with – much of it is off the wall, but it should get you thinking nonetheless…
Internet Security In Apple’s OS X
Historically, Apple’s Operating System (OS) has not required an extra layer of antivirus and/or malware protection, as there were few, if any, exploits targeting vulnerabilities in the Mac OS. As this OS has evolved and popular acceptance of the Mac platform has grown, due in no small part to the emergence of the iPod – and now iPhone, newer exploits have emerged and are propagating in the wild.
Securing Your Data In Apple’s OS X
The data stored on your computer is simply the most important part of your computer. Without your data, you have lost everything. Having said that, there are steps you can take to increase the security of your data in OS X. Read More
BLUEPRINT: Business-Class Desktop Computer
There are numerous guides available for designing and building high-end and/or gaming computer systems. One of the perennial favorites is Maximum PC’s “Dream Machine”. Another good source is the Arstechnica System Guides. Although these guides are a great read, they are geared more towards gaming enthusiasts and assume somewhat generous budgets. What about business users? These are users who still want performance but are more concerned with cost, stability, and energy savings.
