Ok, It is time to put out some more words that you need to now about.

Remember the format is = XXXX.(extension)

AOL = This is a file extension for America-On-Line files.

APS = This file extension is used in the language called Visual Basic , and is the source file code for that language.

ATM = This file extension is used by Adobe Type Manager , it is designed to handle Postscript fonts on your computer.

BAS = This file extension is the source code used in a program language called BASIC.

CLASS = This is a file extension used in a programing language called JAVA .

COB = This is a source file extension used in a program language called COBOL ( COBOL ( Common Business-Oriented Language ) was designed to be used in a Business )

COM = This file extension is called a Command file or Program, it is used in MSDOS and it a binary (program) used to execute commands.

CXX = This is the source code for a Programing Language called C++

DBF = This file extension is a Data Based File in a programing language called dBASE and a language called FoxPro.

DLL = This is a Dynamic-link library file. This type of file is use by programmers to make improvements and modifications to your system and is made as a separate file , this way it does not effect the computer when it is modified , or improved , also this file can be use by other programs for the same purpose of what it was written for, this program is designed not to use any of the system resources until it is needed. (Note : This file has multiple commands in it)

EML = This is a file extension used in Microsoft Outlook ( A Mail program , designed to send and receive mail)

FOR = This file extension is used in a program language called Fortran

HLP = This is a Microsoft Help file for Windows

RTF ( Rich Text Format ) = This is a file extension used by Word, and the Microsoft Text Notepad and other text based program creators , to create text based files.

SYS = This file extension is a System Configuration file , It is used by the Windows Operating System to configure your Computer.

TTF = This is a file extension used in a TrueType font file (Note : TrueType fonts are used in programs like Word, Excel , ECT.)

TXT = This is a file extension used by ASCII for text files(Note : Word , Note Pad and other programs can save files in this format)

Tech Language (The words you have Heard)

Trojan Horse = This is a programming code that by nature is malicious and destructive, and it will take control of the computer and gain access to the computer by other means, Trojan Horses gain access by down loaded programs, down loaded utilities, ect. , or going to non safe sites or non commercial sites.

LAN = Local Area Network

WAN = This stands for Wide Area Network , these are usually in large Metropolitan City's, this can consist of a bunch of LAN ( Local Area Networks )

WMI ( Windows Management Instrumentation) = This is the designed to Monitor the Windows Operating System , it uses a common set of interfaces to control the system resources.

News for some one in the field : (Thank Kevin3824 for this tip folks)

Hoax viruses :

"Here is an interesting thing I read the other night. It was on an anti virus site it was a question that asked if Hoax viruses caused any damage to peoples computers? The answer was YES because people can be tricked into thinking they have a virus and format and reinstall their OS. Losing any data they may have collected. Not to mention the time they spent rebuilding their pc. "

Ok, That is it for now .

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Here is some more Goodies :

1.) To By pass autoplay when inserting a compact disc = Hold Shift while inserting CD

2.) To copy a file = Hold CTRL while dragging the file with a mouse

3.) To create a shortcut = CTRL + SHIFT while dragging the file with a mouse

4.) To display Find all Menu F3 or WINDOWS + F

5.) To Display Shortcut Menu = press APPLICATION Key (WINDOWS) or SHIFT + F10

6.) To Refresh a Window = F5

7.) To Rename an Item = Click on a Item F2

8.) To Select all Items = CTRL + A

9.) To View an item's Properties = ALT + ENTER or ALT + Double Click

10.) Cycle Through Buttons on the Taskbar = WINDOWS + TAB

11.) To Display Find Computer = CTRL + WINDOWS + F

12.) To Activate Menu Bar in Programs = F10

13.) To Carry out Command on Menu = ( Must be at Command line )ALT + Underline Letter

14.) To Copy = CTRL + C

15.) To Paste = CTRL + V

16.) To Cut = CTRL + X

17.) To Delete = Delete

18.) To Undo Last Command = CTRL + Z

19.) To Display Help Menu = F1

20.) To Display the Current Windows System Menu = ALT + Spacebar

21.) To Display the Start Menu = CTRL + ESC

22.) To Open Task Drop Down Menu in Window (MDI) = CTRL + F4

23.) To Quit Program or Close Current Window = ALT + F4

24.) SHIFT+Delete It will automatically erase the file without going to the Recycle Bin. (Thank IntcomRetard for this one folks)

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Security + Certification (This is now part of the Microsoft Certification Process)

Ok, I been talking about Certification and what it means : It means : $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$

Yes, you heard it right, CompTIA Exam SYO-101 , this is one of the best areas to get in to now, security is a issue in the field and people want to have someone on there pay role that is a expert. (why not you !)

SYO-101 : Exam is ( $ 250.00 and up) : ( Remember , what I have said if you don't wish to go for the long hall in the exam process don't start this goal)

Areas covered in the exam :

Note : If you wish to start the process of this exam you must have the basics of computer understanding and either A + or any other exam that explains networking knowledge, or at least understand how networking works and have a grasp of computers and networking in the field.

The book is at the local book store and titled : Security + Certification, Price is around $ 60.00 + tax

General Security Concepts

Communications

Infrastructure Security

Basics of Cyptopgraphy

Operations/ Organization Security

These are the concepts of the test.

Examples Include :

PKI (What is that , If you don't know get your networking done), other concepts include TCP/IP , Security Environments( Applications , Ect.) Kerberos, (You say what is this , get the book) , other areas include Web Server, DHCP Servers, File and Print Servers, Policy Management.

That is it :

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Ok, I have was asked to give some of the definitions that you hear all of the time:

These are common file extensions : Note all for the extensions have the following format = xxx.exe

ADA = This is a Vector Graphics file for Adobe Illustrator program.

ASC = This is a ASCII Text file

AVI = This is a acronym for (Audio Video Interleaved File) , these file types are used by media players and this is in the RIFF format

BAK - This is a backup extension file

BAT = This is the old DOS format for a batch file extension.

BMP = This is a what is called a bit map image, this is a file that is uncompressed and is used in graphic programs, and other programs.

C = This is extension for the source code for C programing

CAB = This is what is called a cab file, this file is in compressed format and is commonly used for installation programs and has multiple files in it for can be can be extracted with the file command extract.exe

CB = This is a clean boot file that is used in Windows.

CT = This is a graphic file extension used in Pint Shop Pro.

DOC = This is a word file extension, commonly used in Microsoft Word files

DOT = This is a file extension that is used to create a document template that is used in Microsoft Word.

EXE = This is a executable file extension

FAX = This is the format extension used by faxes

GIF = This is another type of graphic format file extension.

HTML (Hypertext Markup Language File) used for web pages on the internet and Internal network .

INI = This is a installation file extension used for installing Windows text files

JPEG ( This stands for Joint Photographic Experts Group) / JIFF ( is a acronym for a JPEG File Interchange Format) / JPG(this file extension is used to identify the graphic images that are encoded in JPEG) / TIFF or TIF ( This is a acronym for Tagged Image File Format ) = This is a file extension that is used for Joint Photographic Experts Group , these are compressed image files used in image editors, used in digital cameras, web pages, Ect.

WMA = This is the file extension for a windows media audio file.

XLS = This is the file extension for Microsoft Windows Excel program.

ZIP = This is a archive file extension that uses by the ZIP format to compress a larger file in to a smaller size

TECH. Definition of Words:

Codec (it is short for coder / decoder) or (short for compressor / decompressor) : This is the method used to compress and decompress data in images, sound and video file on the computer. There is different codec's , that have different strengths and weaknesses which will be used for different compression purposes.

POST (Power On Self Test ) = This is the start program that is in the BIOS when the computer is turned on, it will test individual hardware components before the main Boot window comes on.

Ok this has come to my attention: This form has a lot of misinformed people :This is a Tool you need to now about:

Ok I have found out that the word is being passed around that the :

DXDIAG : This is the Direct X Tool for testing the Direct X Engine , this does not tell you what CPU, or MOB MGF. you have, It identifies the chip set running the graphics card , and all sound and information Identified by Direct X only so do not think that this tool is something else , that is the sole purpose for the tool.

1. Open file menu in current window : Alt + F

2. Open Edit Menu in current Window : Alt + E

3. Select all items in window or all text in document : Alt + A

4. Cut selected item : Alt + X

5. Copy selected Item : Alt + C

6. Paste item from clipboard at insertion point : Ctrl + V

7. Move backwards between open applications : Alt + Shift + Tab

8. Desplat Start Menu : Alt + Esc

9. Close current window or quit current application (will also shut down Windows XP if executed at the desktop)

Alt + F4

10. Simluate right mouse-click : Shift + F10

11 Bypass recycle Bin when deleting Items : Shft + Del

12. Go to the prent folder : Backspace

13. Move between menus and buttons : Tab

This is in Internet Explorer :

14. Add current page to Favorites : Ctrl + D

15. Refresh or reload the curren web page : Ctrl + F5

16. Open your History of visited web pages : Ctrl + H

17. Abort current page download : Esc

18. Switch to or from full-screen view : F11

19. Windows + M = Minimize all windows at once

20. Shift + Windows + M = Restore all minmized windows at once

21. Windows + F = Find files and folders

22. Windows + E = Opens Windows Explorer

23. Windows key alone opens the Start menu

24. Windows + R = Run

25. Windows + U = Utility Manager

26. Windows + L = Login Screen

27. Ctrl + C = Copy Highlighted to clipboard

28. Ctrl + V = Paste item from clipboard

That is it for now

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Toys that are fun to have and fun to use.

1.) Zone Alarm (Free)

www.zonelabs.com

Sygate Personal Firewall (Free)

Http://smb.sygate.com

Emigma Firewall (Free)

www.enigmasoftwaregroup.com

2.)Anti-Virus

Avg 6.0 Basic Free edition (Free)

www.grisoft.com

Avast Home Edition (Free)

www.avast.com

Kaspershy Anti-Virus PE 5.0 (Free)

www.kaspersky.co.uk

3.) Image Editing.

The Gimp 2.0.3 (Free)

http://gimp.orp

FxFoto 2.0.m (Free)

www.fxfoto.com

4. Anti-Spam

Anti spam Microsoft Beta (Free), Sorry don't have a web page

ChoiceMail 2.6 (Free)

www.DigPortal.com

Lockspam 3.0 (Free)

www.polesoft.com

Ella For Spam 1.5.6.1 (Free)

www.openfieldsoftware.com

5.) Uninstalling (sorry could not find any free ones)

Advanced Uninstaller 4.0 SE

www.innovative-sol.com

Ashampoo Uninstaller Suite 1.32

www.ashampoo.com

Add/Remove Plus

www.aurelitec.com

Aladdin Spring Cleaning

www.allume.com

6.) Compression

ZipGenius (Free)

www.zipgenius.com

7-Zip (Free)

www.7-zip.org

WinRAR

www.rarlabs.com

7.) File Readers

Adobe Acrobat Reader (Free)

www.adobe.com

yBOOK READER (Free)

www.spacejock.com

8.) Photo tools

JAlbum (Free)

www.datadosen.se

Irfanview (Free)

www.irfanview.com

StudioLine Photo Basic (Free)

www.studioline.biz

9.) Backup Tools

Genie Backup Manager

www.genie-soft.com

SmartSync Pro

www.wmsync.com

FileBack PC

www.maxoutput.com

10.) Tweaking

FrechUI (Free)

www.freshdevices.com

Tweak Genie (Free)

www.tweakgenie.com

X-Setup Pro (Free)

www.x-setup.com

That's it floks

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