October, 2019

What to Do Before You Reformat Your Hard Drive

October 25, 2019November 25, 2019 - by Matthew Scott

Computers play a very important role in our lives today. Almost everyone is now familiar with computers and there are even some that perceive computers as an indispensable part of their daily routine. However, just like any machine, computers are subject to wear and tear and you may need to reformat your hard drive at some later point in time. Before you reformat, there are several things which you need to know and do first.

Reformatting the hard drive is what others call the hard option, and this should only be done as a last resort and not mainly taken out of whim. If you are using Windows XP and having the problems such as frequent “blue screen of death” occurrences, missing DLL errors and constant software crashes even after you have performed steps including virus or spyware scanning, defrag, chkdsk, and all other solutions which are available online or on the manual, then you probably need to reformat the hard disk. In short, when you have done everything other than bathing your PC with soap and water, then it is time to consider a reformat.

Before you take out that Windows XP installation CD out that you bought a couple of years back and start the reformatting process, it is always a good idea to create a backup of the important files on your PC. There are several ways to do this, but the simplest form is just to copy all your important files to a high-capacity flash drive …

Technology

How Computers and the Internet Can Help in Law Enforcement?

October 8, 2019November 25, 2019 - by Matthew Scott

The new century has begun with a milestone in development and technology. With the increasing popularity of internet functions, cyber crime and theft have emerged as new propaganda. Apart from online crime, computer technology has allowed criminals to violate law and order with the help of sophisticated instruments. As such, there must be inclusion of computers and technology in the power of law and order. Now, developed countries like Britain, US, Germany, France, China, etc. Using scientific instruments such as CCTV cameras to detect criminal forces. This became possible only with the introduction of computers. Computers surround all areas of human life.

Virtual reality has become the determining stone in law enforcement. Virtual reality like a 4D movie where you feel almost the same as the original scene that has happened. This helps during the settlement of the case in court where the witness tells the crime scene as detailed as he saw and is being projected on the screen to match the original scenario that has occurred.

Another important achievement that has been made is ‘on the spot’. This term explains that police officers and investigators have different tablet PCs or notebooks in their patrol cars that can detect people, etc. They have a database and other software through which they can conduct interviews and people’s thoughts about crime and send an immediate report to the central office or law enforcement and law enforcement officials when the location of the crime is still fresh. Cellular electronics have also proven …