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IP stands for Internet Protocol. It
is a logical address of a network adapter. Every computer and server has
an IP address. The IP address is unique and identifies computers on a network.
The format of an IP address is
a 32-bit numeric address written as four numbers separated by periods.
Each number can be zero to 255. For example, 1.160.10.240 could be an IP
address. Each set of numbers tells the receiving computer what country,
service provider, host, and computer sent the info.
Don’t know your IP address? Here’s
an easy way to find it.
Using Windows XP: Start > Run
> type in "cmd". A box will appear, then type in "ipconfig"
at the cursor. Your IP Address is now displayed.
Using Windows Vista: Start >
type Command Prompt in the search field then click Command Prompt once
it appears. At the Command Prompt screen type "ipconfig"
then press enter. The IP address should appear along with
other LAN details. (If this doesn’t work try typing in "ipconfig/all".)
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Did you know when you are using a
web browser you don’t have to type "http://www" in
the address bar? Just type the remainder of the address and it will
put the beginning in for you. For example, just type “zetaone.com”
or “msnbc.msn.com”
Get what you want out of your searches
too. When you enter information in the search bar, you can enter
them in either UPPERCASE or lowercase and you will get the same result,
but the best practice is to enter them all in lowercase.
If you want to search for an exact
match, type the words in double quotation marks. For example to search
for Michigan Legislative Branch, type as: “Michigan Legislative Branch”
If you want to search for all words
you enter use + sign between words. For example to search for Drive-in
Movies, type as: drive+in+movies
Always avoid using “and” and
“or” with keywords because those words will affect the search results.
There is an abundance of information
on the World Wide Web and I’m sure these tips will help you find what
you’re looking for.
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Please welcome Dana Dunn, our newest
ZetaOne BLOG OF SECRITS contributor. Less than a year working with our
crew and she's already nerdin' it up! Thanks Dana, the floor is
yours ...
In today’s economy we all should
be concerned with Energy Conservation and Computer Component Longevity.
Many people ask if they should turn their computer off or leave it
on? There are many views on this subject and
most all of them have valid points. Some believe that leaving a computer
on will wear out components much faster, while others believe that shutting
a computer down each day does more harm.
Operating a PC costs very little, on average less than
$1 per day. The amount you will spend on energy cost can be greatly
reduced if you adjust your PC settings to have the monitor turn off after
being idle for 10 minutes. And since most people don’t leave their
system running on the weekends when they are away from their office or
when they are on vacation, energy cost is probably not a factor.
Next we move on to Component Longevity. Computers
have Cooling Fans that keep the case and components at a consistent temperature.
If you keep your computer case cleaned out and pay attention to the
fan’s operation you will greatly improve its longevity.
The Hard Drive is the main concern when considering whether
or not to shut your PC down. When turned on, a hard drive will experience
a surge of electricity, start to warm up and reach operating temperature,
and then the cooling fans will keep it at that temperature. Once
you turn the system off, the hard drive cools to room temperature. Those
temperature swings, along with the voltage surges when powering on, can
reduce the life of your hard drive if you shut the system down regularly.
If you replace your system with newer systems every 2 years then
longevity is not a concern. If you tend to keep your computer system
longer and care about component longevity then it would be a good idea
to leave your system running unless you are away from it for more than
a day at a time.
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