Saturday, August 11, 2007
Is your password safe?
We won't dwell on passwords today. But there is a way to test the one you use, to make sure it is secure. Go to this site - www.securitystats.com/tools/password.php - and enter a password. You'll be told just how secure that password is. If the bar turns red, the password is bad. If it's yellow, the password is weak. If it's in the green, so are you.
cleaning your LCD monitor
Q: Can you explain how to clean my new LCD monitor?
— Sarah Starr
A: Any of the commercial LCD screen cleaners sold at computer stores or online will work fine. You can also make your own cleaner. The best commercial cleaners contain a 50/50 mixture of water and isopropyl alcohol.
While there may be other ingredients listed, the alcohol/water mixture does the real work. It's better to spray it onto the screen rather than wipe it on. I use an old glass cleaner bottle that was thoroughly washed (using glass cleaner on an LCD screen is a bad idea). Use a soft, lint-free cloth and wipe from top to bottom, not in a circular motion. Never use a paper towel — it'll scratch the screen.
— Sarah Starr
A: Any of the commercial LCD screen cleaners sold at computer stores or online will work fine. You can also make your own cleaner. The best commercial cleaners contain a 50/50 mixture of water and isopropyl alcohol.
While there may be other ingredients listed, the alcohol/water mixture does the real work. It's better to spray it onto the screen rather than wipe it on. I use an old glass cleaner bottle that was thoroughly washed (using glass cleaner on an LCD screen is a bad idea). Use a soft, lint-free cloth and wipe from top to bottom, not in a circular motion. Never use a paper towel — it'll scratch the screen.
Sunday, August 05, 2007
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