Online Degree Program

It is observed that only few years back the only way to complete college and earn a degree was to attend the colleges personally. But nowadays a much easier and faster option has emerged where people can attain higher education with the help of internet. The people can get bachelors ad post graduate degree much easily without wasting much of our precious time. Therefore with the help of online degree programs one can get quality education and training which students do in campus.

It is quite wrong to think that online degree does not involve dynamic process. It is a true fact that any goal which does not involve a plan does not work out effectively. In case one fails to plan then they are definitely preparing themselves to fail. Therefore it is a must for every individual to assure that they make use of their precious time wisely and effectively. For the purpose online education one is required to possess highly reliable computer as the process of education completely based online and the computer must possess all the latest features that are reliable for online studies.

While selecting any degree program one must assure that they have selected the course that is categorized under accredited online degree programs. It is so that it is of no use to spend time and money on the course does not offer any employment scope in the near future. One must select the online school that possess sound record and experience in providing online degrees. Therefore after selecting the right online school one must pay attention to the schedule as well before seeking admission in an online degree program as it is very important to manage the time effectively.

One must carefully understand each and every aspect of the course and institute selected by them and the most important thing that needs to be considered are technical support offered by the college as the lectures are conducted online and all the sources depend upon the internet therefore the student may require assistance of experts anytime as and when required by them. Lastly one must assure that the course selected by them is accredited online degree program that offers wide career opportunity to them. The main aim of the student must be to attend online school and they must carefully search over net for the careers that have wide scope and can be attained by online degree program.

In this article Terence has focused on the importance of online degree programs and why these are getting more popular now a days.

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The Best-Rated Online Colleges

Are you considering obtaining your degree online? Have you researched any schools? We have compiled a list of the top-rated colleges online. Hopefully this list will help you find the best online college for your needs.

University of Phoenix. The University of Phoenix was founded in 1976 in Phoenix, Arizona. It now has over 200 campuses across the country as well as the opportunity for students to learn online. With Phoenix you are able to choose how you learn, in a Traditional campus or Online. Phoenix offers a wide range of degree problems from associate degrees to doctoral degrees. Phoenix is also accredited by several associations including The Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association (ncahlc.org).

Kaplan University. Founded in 1937, Kaplan University was formed to help students achieve their degree while living their everyday lives. They boast flexibility in earning degrees in arts and sciences, business, criminal justice, education, health sciences, information technology, law and legal studies, and nursing.

Liberty University. Liberty Online was formed as a branch of the largest Christian university. It boasts being the number 1 accredited online campus and has the highest graduation and retention rate. Liberty University also offers the lowest tuition rates among the top online colleges.

Ashford University. One of the oldest universities on the list, Ashford University was founded in 1918. Ashford also allows a large percentage of credits to transfer.

Everest University. Everest University offers the diversity of online education in the fields of criminal justice, homeland security, business administration, and paralegal.

Strayer University. The oldest online college on our list, Strayer was founded in 1892 in order to give students the flexibility that is needed in their lives. You are able to choose between a traditional campus or an online degree program. Students can study in the areas of accounting, business, criminal justice, information systems, management, public administration, health services administrations and education. Strayer also boasts ranking among military students. Strayer offers a variety of ways for students to achieve the financial support that they need to earn their degree. Do you believe your life experience should receive college credit? At Strayer they offer you credit based on your past experience.

Only you will be able to decide what type of learning style is best for you. Hopefully after reading this list, you learned more about online education and understand a little bit more about the tools that you need to succeed.

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Cloud Computing

Although many conversations center around cloud computing, few of the participants can accurately describe basic questions, such as what is cloud computing and what are the benefits? Most people agree that cloud computing will become a vital part of how people do business. But the question is, how? In this three-part series, we will attempt to clear up common misconceptions about what cloud computing is, what it can do, and what it may eventually encompass.

Part One: What Is It?

In its simplest terms, cloud computing can be described as a way to house data and applications in remote central servers that can be accessed and updated by multiple users simultaneously. Essentially, a standard desktop or laptop computer becomes a portal where users tap into programs or information through the internet. However, the way that users access the information or applications is not quite as simple as logging into a website. The platforms that manage or enable access, as well as the actual application themselves, and the infrastructure required to coordinate all of these elements, form the basic elements of cloud computing.

Google's App Engine is an example of a platform, where users may access the apps through the platform. The apps themselves provide functions or services that are based on data collected from a variety of different sources. Some applications are more specific to industry, such as a sales software suite that tracks the individual calls and progress of a team of roaming representatives who can input their information from a mobile device into a centralized application that displays all information in real time. The fee systems for these services constitute the infrastructure.

Because it is still relatively new, some development companies specialize in one area, while other companies have attempted to build a more cohesive model that offers all three principal components. Most of the money currently made by cloud computing is generated by who pays for the storage/operation fees. Several applications require users to pay for a server which runs all of their software and applications, while others charge users a licensing or subscription fee to use their applications. These licensing fees cover the cost of running the server. Companies benefit from this arrangement principally because off-site dedicated servers are cheaper to maintain and house than in-house versions. Additionally, the hazard of software crashes and subsequent data loss is eliminated by virtue of the enormous operating power of the remote central servers.

With this broad overview in mind, in tomorrow's article we will explore the most common implementations of cloud computing.

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                     10 Simple Tricks to Speed Up         Your Computer

Using these 10 simple tricks, you can bring your sluggish PC back to its former peppy self. These tips are quick and easy to do, most using the help of free software.

Trick 1 - Always run an active virus scanner.
Whether you choose a free option or a paid subscription, active monitoring prevents many problems before they occur. If something does sneak through, you are already one-step closer to resolving the problem.

Trick 2 - Only install software that you trust and use regularly.
Many times a slow of a PC is the result of a too many programs running in the background. This is especially true of older PCs, as they tend to collect more and more programs and data as time goes on.

Trick 3 - Regular registry cleaning.
When you uninstall a program, there are often traces left in the Windows Registry. The Windows Registry is like a map, telling your computer where things are and how to use them. As the registry grows in size, so does the time it takes the computer to use it. Manual registry cleaning is not recommended, however, tools such as PC Tune Up can help safely keep your registry free of errors.

Trick 4 - Reboot your PC regularly.
With all the installs, uninstalls, updates and changes constantly occurring on your PC, it never hurts to give it a quick reboot. This ensures memory is available and any important system or application updates are applied.

Trick 5 - Cut down on graphical 'flair'.
Simply setting your Windows theme to classic or basic modes can free up a surprising amount of resources to give that extra zip back to your PC.

Trick 6 - Desktop Widgets.
These can add up to substantial memory and processor usage. Determine if the convenience of having them constantly on display is worth the loss of performance and remove unnecessary tools.

Trick 7 - Install Google Chrome.
If you have checked out this latest contender in the Internet Browser wars, take the few minutes to do so. While it may take a minute to figure out the subtle changes from your current browser, it is one the fastest and most responsive browsers available.

Trick 8 - Physically clean your PCs air intakes and exhausts.
When your computer gets too warm, it has to decrease performance to prevent damage. Avoid vacuums and liquids and they can create electrical issues. A small paintbrush will do the trick just fine.

Trick 9 - Keep your important programs up-to-date.
Simply find, and enable, the auto-update feature of your favorite programs. These updates are often important fixes or performance boosts.

Trick 10 - Update your graphics card drivers.
These days Intel, ATI or nVidia make most graphics cards. All three companies have easy-to-use websites that will detect your video card and update your drivers.

Follow these 10 simple tricks, and your computer will always be in its best shape. Some of the extra advices on how to fix windows problems fast, can be found here.

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The Apple iCloud Promises To Satisfy Apple Fans

The Apple iCloud is Apple's new revolutionary cloud service that allows you to store photos, videos, files, and contacts over the cloud. This means you can access your files on any Apple device. This is great news for any of us who own multiple Apple devices as we can easily upload our pictures and videos to the cloud and be able to access it on any Apple device. This includes the Mac too.

As an example, say you took a photo of your kids on your iPhone. If its synced and uploaded to the cloud that means you can see the same photo on your iMac and iPad too. This can particularly useful for families as you can easily share family photos on the cloud.

Apple currently has MobileMe, which is its current cloud service. However, MobileMe has not gained much of a following so Apple is introducing iCloud as a completely new service. It comes free with iOS 5 and you get an initial 5 GB allowance. If you require more space you can buy it on a yearly basis. You can buy additional storage of 10 GB for 20$ a year, and 20 GB for 40$ a year. If you really are in need of space you can buy 50 GB of space for 100$ a year.

The cloud market is rapidly seeing many competitors, with Amazon and Apple two major ones. Google Music is currently in beta and it looks like it could be Apple's main competitor. We're rapidly seeing a bifurcation between Apple and Google, more so than Apple and Microsoft (which is a rivalry based on OS only). Apple's OS is completely synced with Apple's phones and tablets. Google is moving towards the same and there are rumors of a Google operating system that may come out soon.

The interesting thing is that once a user chooses Google or Apple they're unlikely to switch because all their files will be on the cloud with either the Google or Apple service. Devices are no longer separate but are part of a larger ecosystem of devices from the same company. One of Google's advantages is Gmail, which syncs contacts and email with every Android device and is easily accessible on any computer. Apple's MobileMe email service is not free. I could go anywhere in the world and very easily pull up my contact information on any computer with Gmail. Apple's system is a more closed method of doing things. We'll have to see if Apple's iCloud breaks that paradigm and allows more flexibility like Google or whether it keeps Apple's customary rigid structure.

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Things To Think About When Buying A Computer

                                                          Things To Think About When Buying A Computer                          

One of the greatest things is to get a new computer. Whether it's a laptop or a desktop, getting a new computer compares to almost nothing else. Plenty of people know the feeling of getting that new machine home, plugging it in, and firing it up.

Even if you use the same programs, and surf the same sights, they will seem fresh and new. Especially if it's been a couple of years since you've purchased your most recent computer. Because technology increases so fast, after a year or two you'll be absolutely amazed at how much faster and clearer everything seems.

But if you walk into any computer shop, you might be overwhelmed. There are so many different computers to choose from, so it can be difficult to find the one that you want. That's why it's good to get an idea of what you're after before you step into the store.

First of all, think about the computer that you're using now. What kinds of things do you like about it? For example, if you are always running out of space on your monitor, then getting a bigger monitor might be a good option. Measure the monitor that you have now, and try to decide what size would be optimal.

Another thing to consider is processor speed. Generally speaking, the higher the number that is listed as the processor speed (in gigahertz, or GHz) the faster your computer will be. This is a general rule, and it doesn't apply in every situation.

Memory is also a consideration. The more memory your computer has, the more programs you can run at once, or the more robust programs you can use. If your current computer freezes or runs slowly when you open up too many programs, take note of how much memory you currently have.

And of course, the last decision you'll need to get is whether to get a laptop, or a desktop. If you are the kind of person that likes to use your computer wherever you go, then obviously a laptop is the kind of computer you should get. However, if you have a laptop and it's been ages since you've taken it anywhere, then you might consider getting a desktop.

One of the advantages of getting a desktop is that you'll have much more room for expansion in terms of memory. You can be quite limited if you want to add memory to your laptop.

Now that you know the basics, it's time to figure out what you want, and go shopping. Have fun.

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How To Choose The Right Tablet PC

                                                                How To Choose The Right Tablet PC

Why would you want a Tablet PC? Before I bought my first one I was trying to figure out when I'd use it. I already had a laptop, why would a Tablet computer be anymore use? Would I be able to "retire" my laptop, and just use a tablet and desktop? I work from home some one the time, so I use a desktop when doing that as it involves a fair bit of typing, and a bigger screen is certainly of use. So, I would use mine for my work, due to lack of a keyboard and it having a smaller screen. I knew I wanted one, but what would I use it for? I think I was trying to justify buying another techno gadget.

People buy a tablet computers for many different reasons they more portable that a laptop, they are lighter, the battery lasts longer, they're easier to carry and boot up a lot faster. Have you ever sat around for several minutes waiting for a laptop to boot, when all you need to do is quickly check the football scores. You'll more than likely use your mobile phone to just hop on the WWW. With a tablet PC a the click on a switch it's available, just like a mobile, in fact you can look at a tablet PC as being like a mobile, but with a bigger screen - oh but with an inability to make phone calls of course.

Whether you're using it for business, or pleasure, they are actually far more than a mobile phone with a big screen. Most of them have a faster processor, better graphics capability. This means they are capable of running laptop type applications. Spreadsheets, word processors, any amount of productivity apps and of course games. The fact that they are so portable means they can be used as a recipe book in the kitchen, a reading book in the bedroom, or a games machine in the living room!

When it comes to choosing the right tablet PC for you, the best place to start is a budget. Decide how much you want to spend. They are available to suit any budget and you can get a cheap tablet PC for less than 70 quid. That's right, 70 quid. See our article on cheap tablet PCs for some further advice. Maybe the budget tablets are ideal for kids to use as well.

For those with a higher budget, there's obviously more choice. If you have a limitless budget (lucky you) maybe you should start with what you'll need the tablet PC for. How will you use it? What apps are you likely to run?

So far we've looked at budget, and use. In my opinion, if you have a "limitless" budget and are not too sure what you'd use it for, I'd go for an iPad every time. Before you Android lovers start sending me hate mail, there are downsides to the iPad; the reliance on iTunes, not USB, or SD memory slot, no flash - BUT, if you just want a tablet PC and have the money lying about, buy the ipad, you won't be disappointed. For those not sure of what they will actually use the tablet for Apple offer an amazing amount of apps, not all good of course!

However, for the vast majority of use, budget certainly is a concern, not only that but not everyone needs the latest whizzy, feature rich tablet computer.

Tablet PC Storage

Here's the thing, storage. Storage means something slightly different to disk space on a PC. Well, sort of. You shouldn't compare storage on tablet PC with disk space of a PC. A PC needs oodles of disk space. How much storage does a tablet PC need? Depends on how you're likely to use it. In the case of music for example, you don't need to synch your entire library, with movies you can synch the film(s) you want to watch, then leave them on your desktop when you don't want to watch them. Space management on a tablet computer has to be managed correctly, like on a mobile phone. You can't just constantly dump things on it. if you install an app you don't need or use, remove it. It's not as hard as it seems, honestly! So, in real terms your looking at a device with a maximum of 64Gb, which in PC terms doesn't sound much. With a tablet computer that has an SD slot, you can add extra storage if you need to.

Storage is different to memory and sometimes the terms get inter-twinned. Memory is the stuff that the operating system uses and is usually supplied in MB rather than GB (or at least not 10s of GB) Memory in this case would be used to make a tablet PC run quicker, so, the more the merrier if you're a bit stressed that something needs to run extremely quickly.

Tablet PC Processor

Memory can be used to make apps run quicker on a tablet PC, but the thing most people look at is the speed of the processor, and whether it's dual core etc. Processor speeds on a tablet PC don't tend to vary as much as on a desktop. Most are around 1-1.2 Ghz. A rule of thumb is that as the processor can't be upgraded you should go for the fastest you can afford. Having said that it also depends a lot of how well any particular app is written, if it's a poorly written app, no amount of memory coupled with the world's fastest processor will help!. Nvidia Tegra 2 is a popular processor on Android tablets, RIM, HP and Apple use a process specific to their own products.

Tablet PC Screen Size

Another piece of hardware that can't be upgraded on a tablet PC is the screen, don't be too alarmed through there isn't a great deal of choice in size. 10.1 inch, 9.7 inch and about 7 inch. So, maybe small, medium, and slightly larger. Just a quick note here on Android tablet PCs - if you have a 10.1 inch screen make sure it's running at least Android 3.0 (Honeycomb) as this has been optimised for the larger tablet screen, otherwise the OS actually thinks it's running on a mobile phone. This is more likely to be the case on budget tablet PCs. Have a look at our capacitive or resistive screen article just to make yourself aware of the differences.

Graham Bell is the editor of http://www.reviewtabletpc.co.uk and has been using tablet pc's for many years. Although a self confessed Apple fan, he also works with Linux as a day job, so understands the need for an "open" operating system, such as Android. They review both cheap and high end tablet computers, there's also the ability for you to right a review or comments yourself, look at tablet pc's using the compare feature. They also have a thriving Tablet PC Blog, where you can read comments and contribute yourself. Read their amusing and sometimes controversial blog you should also read their tablet computer reviews giving unbiased reviews and some good and bad comments on the devices reviews.

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Cloud Computing Is for Everyone But Not for Everything

                                            Cloud Computing Is for Everyone But Not for Everything

Cloud computing is rapidly growing in popularity and general awareness, to a point where businesses of all sizes are looking into whether the medium is appropriate for their needs. So, what sort of businesses can cloud hosting effectively and securely handle? The simple answer is - all of them. From small business hosting to larger corporations, cloud computing can make your business more affordable and versatile. However, this doesn't necessarily mean it should replace all of your existing hosting solutions.

The best way to approach cloud hosting is to see it not as an all-or-nothing proposition, but as a way to streamline your IT requirements at appropriate points. Examine all of the functions of your current hosting solution and think about whether it could benefit from multi-tenant cloud computing, in-house hosting or a combination of the two.

A major benefit of taking a hybrid approach to hosting is that you can cut your overheads on IT, storage and general maintenance, without taking too much of a risk. Until cloud computing evolves to a point where it is the norm, an innovative, open-minded approach to hybrid hosting could give you a significant advantage over your rivals who are slower to pick up on new opportunities.

One of the most common concerns with cloud hosting is the idea that it is less secure and reliable than in-house hosting. In truth, cloud hosting is generally very secure, and far more data breaches take place in corporate data centres than among hosting providers. But nevertheless, there are instances where, for the time being, companies may wish to exercise a note of caution. For example, from small business hosting to larger corporations, a great many businesses avoid using public cloud computing for extremely sensitive financial information, or anything that requires compliance with the rules of the Payment Card Industry (PCI). Quite often, solutions which need to meet strict security and compliance specifications are best housed on private cloud solutions.

Another option is to combine multi-tenant cloud hosting with a broader kind of cloud computing - wherein traditional managed hosting is performed on servers that are dedicated to specific customers, but are owned and managed by a hosting provider. Top-line hosting providers are generally more reliable and secure than in-house data centres, and can still cut down your IT overheads significantly.

If you are interested in engaging with cloud hosting and would like some more information, talk to a dedicated and reputable hosting company to find out what package would be best suited to your business. The natural versatility of cloud hosting allows for a tailored hosting package to be constructed around the unique needs of your business, so don't be afraid to shop around to find out as much as you can before committing to a plan. It could be one of the most important decisions you make for your business.

Rackspace Hosting is the World's leader in hosting and cloud storage. Since 2001 Rackspace has been hosting and supporting mission critical websites, internet applications, email servers, security and storage services for 6,000 customers.

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