A Small Business Network Security Survey

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By Nick PegleyMany of today’s small businesses use PCs and a server network to facilitate their operations. Important company information is stored in electronic format on these networks, and daily operations are dependent on the network being both available and secure. In many cases, these small businesses ignore or are unaware of the risks that could compromise the safety of the data. To better understand these issues, two hundred of these small businesses were interviewed about their network security. Companies ranged from those with ten employees or less, to those with over a hundred staff members.

Over half of the survey respondents believed that their network was adequately safe or very secure. A large number of respondents did admit that they doubted their defenses against an attack. This isn’t too surprising, as nearly all businesses have experienced some type of security threat in the last year, from lost computers or back-up takes, hacker attacks, viruses, or theft by employees.

The top three threats reported were:

1) Trojan horse or virus attacks
2) Stolen or lost computers, including data storage devices
3) Employee theft or hacker attack

Company defenses reported include:

1) Virus Protection
2) Firewall
3) Spyware Protection
4) Spam Filters

Recommendations:

Most companies reported that they lacked a smart password policy, automated patch management, and employee network use policies. Generally, many of these businesses don’t have full protection against an attack, and have not yet had to put their defenses to the test.

There isn’t one single fix to ensure secure continuity of operations on a network. However, we recommend a layered approach in managing these pressing security threats. This layered approach examines vulnerability in different areas including hardware, software, processes, and training. Every layer added another level of protection to the information environment.

1) Blocking network-based attacks
2) Blocking host-based attacks
3) Eliminating vulnerability
4) Supporting authorized users safely
5) Tools for maximizing effectiveness and minimizing losses

To assure the continuity of your business operations, regular testing of these security measures is required.

Level of Overall Security:

Over half the respondents stated that they thought their network was secure enough or better. 30% of the remainder thought their network was only somewhat secure, and over 10% confided that their network was not as secure as it should be.

These small businesses tend to believe that their network is relatively secure: 63% of businesses with less than ten employees and almost 75% of those with between eleven and twenty-five staff members. The larger companies were not as sure of their defenses, with over half of those with fifty to one hundred and 44% of those with over a hundred employees felt secure or secure enough. In the fifty-one to one hundred staff category, over 20% reported that the network was not as secure as should be. In general, the bigger the company, the larger the network – and the greater the number of security risks it must defend against.

Experienced Threats:

The respondents reported on security lapses or attacks that they’d experienced over the last year. The survey showed that Trojan horses or virus attacks are the most common threat to the network, with about half reporting experiences with these issues in that time. The larger companies reported at 40%, the lowest rate, which is indicative of better defenses. Over 60% of the smallest companies reported virus-based attacks.

Loss of company information from theft or loss of storage devices appeared to be a minor threat for smaller companies, but this risk increases with company size. Over 33% of the larger firms reported this sort of experience. Hacker attacks were most often experienced by firms with less than ten employees and those with over a hundred. It seems the smaller networks are more vulnerable, and the largest ones are high-profile, with a greater chance of becoming a target. Unfortunately, staff members can create a security risk themselves; about 10% of businesses reported that they had experienced unauthorized access or theft in the allotted time frame.

Devices and Procedures:

Good procedures, processes and systems can help defend against security threats. In the survey, respondents were asked which security methods were in use. Most reported that they had virus protection and firewalls. Around 25% lacked spam filters and spyware removal, leaving networks open to malware which ranges from dangerous to annoying. Under 50% have patch management or a smart password policy in place. This smart password system uses passwords with a mixture of normal and special characters which are frequently changed.

As compared to the largest companies surveyed, smaller businesses are less-often implementing network use policies for employees. Over 80% of the larger companies have defined guidelines for proper and improper network use. These guidelines attempt to lower the amount of network activity unrelated to the business, which result in increased security risk. Many of the respondents use wireless networks. Wireless networks are some of the most vulnerable access points if not well-secured. Only a few companies reported that they use all the top-priority security measures listed in the survey.

Testing:

No security device or feature can be known to provide real defense until it’s been tested. Anti-virus specifications could be out of date, a hole could exist within a firewall, or staff members could not be using the correct practices for a safe and secure network. About 25% of respondents indicated that either they couldn’t remember the last time they tested their security, or didn’t know that they ever had. This seems to indicate that while many have implemented security defenses, they can’t be assured that the expected protection is actually provided.

The very smallest companies least-often tested their security measures. About 10% of businesses had tested security, but not for over a year. As the threats change over time, dangerous lapses can occur without periodic testing. Around 33% of respondents reported that they’d tested their security measures within the last month. Validation of network security elements on a regular basis is important to system integrity in an overall continuity plan. It is unfortunate that usually a company only examines its level of exposure after a damaging event which negatively affects the business.Nick Pegley is a small business technology and marketing expert. He has more than 20 years of experience in the technology business and has a special focus on small business markets.

The Truth About Adware

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By Salihu IbrahimEverywhere you look online you will see plenty of advertisements for various goods and services. While you may be so used to them that they don’t even bother you, the fact that they may contain adware is something you should be very concerned about. If you happen to click on these downloads or advertisements you will quickly be infecting your computer with serious problems you don’t want to have to deal with. Adware can even be attached to music you decide to download so be careful.

The best course of protection against such adware is to continually work to protect your computer. These types of programs attach without you knowing and that means you will have no idea they are present until you start having problems with your computer or someone wipes out your bank account. Since there is very little risk of getting caught when a programmer instills adware they continue to do it at your expense.

The most advanced types of adware include spyware that continues to cause damages to your computer. It also gives the third party access to your passwords which can be very detrimental to your activities conducted online. If you happen to get directed to a particular website you didn’t try to access and you have double checked the URL, chances are you have become the victim of adware.

There are plenty of excellent anti adware and anti spyware programs out there you can choose from. They work hard to prevent such scams from being able to access your computer. They continually scan all of the materials and offer you updates to ensure you have the very best protection in place at all times. Some people simply classify adware as a form of SPAM but the reality is that it is a criminal act you need to defend yourself against.

Don’t let someone else take advantage of your privilege to enjoy having a personal computer. It offers you plenty of convenience but you don’t want to get involved in having to worry about everything you do online. You want to be able to access your accounts and buy items online without having to worry that someone else knows about how to access such accounts.

Make sure you invest your time in comparing various adware programs so you can get the very best protection offered. It is a good idea to have both an anti virus and anti spyware program on your computer. It only makes sense because it is computer programmers implementing these adware scams. You need all the protection against them that you can.

Don’t wait until you have been infected with spyware to do something about it. The investment you make in a good quality adware tool will be more than sufficient to ensure you never have to worry about anyone getting access to what is on your personal computer. Pay attention to the information provided for proper installation and for updates that are offered. When it comes to your own information you can’t be too careful.For video and video tutorials on how to use spyware software and other applications, visit http://www.jumpstartvideos.com

How the 2 Largest US Computer Stores Started

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By David H. UrmannDell Computer Corporation and Hewlett-Packard are the 2 largest US computer stores. They both started with small capital investments and limited infrastructure. Through innovations and hard work, these companies earned millions of dollars, and continue to thrive in today’s modern world.

Michael Dell, the founder of Dell Computer Corporation, is the longest-serving chief executive officer of Dell today. Dell started selling personal computers when he was a freshman at the University of Texas in Austin in the early 1980s. He bought wholesale parts and put them together as IBM computer clones. He also used the mail order market to reach his customers. Due to his success, he left school that same year and incorporated his business. This was how DELL Computer Corporation began.

Michael Dell believed in the direct selling strategy. He eliminated middle men who added to the cost of the machines. This direct selling model of Dell allows them to build their system, which includes selling via ordering privileges and giving customers powerful computer systems at competitive prices. In addition the company introduced the latest technology faster than other companies.

Through this strategy, Dell achieved millions of dollars from its sales margins after only 2 years. In 1987, Dell dominated the mail order market. Yet, it was clear to Dell that in order to continue growing, he had to expand beyond mail order. He knew that he needed a larger professional management staff in order to reach his goal. As early as 1986, the company engaged E. Lee Walker, a former investment banker, as its President.

Dell Computer Corporation continued to grow rapidly. It opened a London office that sold $4 million worth of computers in 1988 alone. The company also formed a subsidiary in Canada. In early 1988, it organized various divisions to raise the company’s profile. In 1987, it reported a $159 million sale. It went public in June 1988 with 3.5 million shares.

In 2001, Dell Computer Corporation gained the leading share of the global PC market. In 2003, the company changed its name to Dell Inc. Thus, in 2004, Michael Dell announced that he will step down as CEO but will remain as Chairman. The corporation has continued to grow since then.

Hewlett-Packard

Hewlett-Packard, just like Dell Computer Corporation, has its rags to riches story. In 1934, Dave Packard and Bill Hewlett both graduated from Stanford University. It was during their post graduate stint at Stanford when they started HP in a small garage along Palo Alto.

Packard and Hewlett formally introduced their partnership in 1939. They started with an investment of US$538. Via toss coin, Dave won to use his name for the business, but he chose to name their electronics manufacturing enterprise as Hewlett-Packard (HP).

Their first successful product was a precision oscillator: the model 200A. Walt Disney was HP’s earliest customers for oscillators, which it used it to improve surround sound systems for theaters in the movie Fantasia. The oscillators sold well for 33 years, and became the longest selling basic electronic design of all time.

HP lacked focus when it was beginning. It tried to create a wide range of electronic products for industry and agriculture. Later on, the company concentrated on production of high quality electronic test and measurement equipment.

HP is recognized as the symbolic founder of Silicon Valley. Hewlett-Packard’s HP Associates division developed semi conductor devices which were used in calculators and other electronic instruments.

HP used Digital Equipment Corporation minicomputers along with its instruments. In 1966, HP entered the computer market with its HP2100/HP1000 series of minicomputers. These powerful models that lasted for a good twenty years were similar to the INTEL X86 architecture.

HP also introduced the HP2640 series of smart and intelligent terminals. These terminals form-based interfaces to ASCII terminals and screen labeled function keys. They are now commonly used on gas pumps and bank ATMs.
In 1968, HP created their 9100A and called it a desktop calculator. Bill Hewlett called it a calculator because it does not look like an IBM computer. It was a breakthrough in engineering at the time because the logic circuit was produced without any integrated circuits. CPUs were entirely executed in discrete components.

Wired Magazine acknowledged and publicized HP as the producer of the world’s first personal computer. The company earned global respect because of the variety of its innovative products. These include:

� HP-35, the world’s first handheld scientific calculator, introduced in 1972;
� HP-65, the first handheld programmable calculator was made in 1974;
� HP 41C the first programmable and expandable alphanumeric calculator, in 1979;
� HP 28C the first graphical symbolic calculator, was released the same year;
� In 1984, HP introduced both inkjet and laser printers for desktop PCs. HP also produced successful multi-function products, among which the most significant is the printer/scanner/copier/fax machine-in-one device.

In the 1990′s, HP expanded their computer product line. They started to closely observe universities, research facilities, and enterprises for their computing needs.

The company changed its name to HP Home

What Are The Difference Between Adware And Spyware?

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By Salihu IbrahimYou may think adware and spyware are the same thing, but there are plenty of differences between the two of them. Since most people use the computer for personal access to the internet and their accounts, you need to do all you can to protect them. There are plenty of people trying to make an easy buck online by taking advantage of those accessing the internet. Don’t let them get access to your information through adware or spyware.

Advertising is everywhere you turn online these days, and that is where the issues of adware and spyware come into play. Adware is generally found in pop ups and it will track your internet use. As a result you will get redirected to sites that offer products for you to purchase. You will also get more and more pop ups until they have completely ruined the chance for you to be online without interruptions.

You need to watch for sites that aren’t what they should be and look at the information in your browser. You also need to pay attention to new programs on your desktop and tool bars on your browser. They can all indicate you have adware on your computer. It can even be added to your computer by downloading music or other files without your knowledge.

While adware is a very aggressive type of advertising known as SPAM, many companies continue to engage in it. They stay just within the perimeters set by the government to allow them to continue. You may think it is just something you have to deal with but that isn’t true.

Spyware is definitely an illegal practice that you don’t want to find yourself on the wrong end of. There is plenty of opportuntity to make money with it and very little risk of getting caught so many people continue to offer programming that creates it. This type of intruder monitors your computer and sends a third party information about your passwords, credit card numbers, and other information that will compromise your accounts.

You need to be very careful of those spyware programs that can be downloaded for free online. This is because many of them are actually spyware programs disguised as a tool to prevent you from getting them. This is quite a cruel way for those trying to protect their information to end up getting scammed.

The programming behind spyware will definitely cause problems for how your computer operates. It takes up a considerable amount of bandwidth and it will cause your computer to operate slowly. It can also result in your computer locking up or completely crashing. Make sure you only install a quality spyware protection program that you have carefully researched.

While both adware and spyware are very important tactics you want to avoid, spyware is definitely the one that does the most damage. Do your best to find an excellent program that prevents you from getting either one on your computer. It needs to offer free updates too so you can always stay ahead of those playing this game.For video and video tutorials on how to use spyware software, visit http://www.jumpstartvideos.com

Best Computer Speakers

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By David H. UrmannComputer speakers nowadays are becoming more sophisticated in achieving the best sound quality for the fast growing market. Speaker systems come in a variety of features with the latest audio technology.

With the popularity of digital music formats, movies, digital video editing and computer games, manufacturers have rapidly developed and produced more and more computer speakers for their consumers. Speakers come in different models and designs, from 5.1, 6.1, to the latest 7.1 speaker systems.

The 5.1 computer speaker system is capable of creating a wonderful listening experience. One of the top quality 5.1 computer speakers is the Logitech Z-5500, with a price of $220. This speaker system tops in almost all reviews. The Logitech Z-5500 can produce heart-pounding bass, very natural mid tones, and crisp sound. It has superb power and accuracy when watching DVDs and when playing computer games.

Theoretically, the 7.1 speaker arrangement (satellite speakers plus a subwoofer) brings existing speaker systems to a higher level. Still, many experts question their value. According to Don Labriola of PC Magazine, “Depending on whom you talk to, 7.1-channel sound either is a legend of immersive audio or the reply to a query nobody asked.”

With the introduction of the 7.1 speaker arrangement, another superior quality of multimedia sound is experienced. The 7.1 speaker arrangement is composed of 2 rear channel speakers. This is besides the 5.1 speaker system, with a set-up of 3 front speakers, 2 side surround speakers plus 1 subwoofer.

The gamers appreciate the 7.1 speaker arrangement more because it can be employed in computer games using Microsoft’s DirectSound and Creative EAX sound processing. The 7.1 speaker arrangement does not have any difference with the 5.1 speaker system since audio CDs are recorded in stereo, only needing 2 channels. In terms of movies, the availability of the Dolby Digital audio is recommended for 5.1 computer speakers. It is best to use the 7.1 speaker arrangement with a high-end sound card to achieve its full features.

For the budget wise consumers who do not require the power of a surround audio quality, the 2.1 computer speaker is fine. You can still have the best listening experience with this speaker system. The Altec Lansing VS2421, with an estimated price of $40, is a good choice for a less expensive 2.1 channel computer speaker. The Altec Lansing VS2421 is rated as one of the best 2.1 computer speakers in the market. This 2.1 computer speaker can produce powerful bass. The Altec Lansing VS2421 includes a hardwired remote for controlling the volume and the treble. The remote in addition has a mute button, microphone, plus an auxiliary input for your mp3 player or CD player.

The Bose Companion 5 is an excellent choice for a computer speaker system. This computer speaker comes with a price of $400, a little bit expensive but the quality justifies the price. This computer speaker boasts its Bose’s TruSpace surround processing technology. The speaker system comes with a separate volume control that also includes a headphone output and an input for MP3 players. Based on reviews, this speaker system produces great audio quality and has a solid state of a sound system.

Another 2.1 channel computer speaker with an affordable price compared to the Bose Companion 5 system is the Logitech Z-Cinema, with a fair price of $250. This computer speaker is ideal for a computer based home theatre. It also produces great sound quality.

For the mobile users or people who are always on the go they need a portable speaker for their notebooks and laptops. Several computer speaker systems mentioned above could be used with notebooks, but of course, they are not practical when it comes to portability.

The Logitech AudioHub is one of the recommended portable speakers. It only costs around $60. The Logitech AudioHub comes with a 15-watt speaker system, which includes three port USB hubs. The system consists of a 2-inch tweeters and 1 3-inch driver that acts as a woofer. It also comes with a web cam stand for adjusting the height while video chatting. A great companion for your notebook and at the same you can enjoy a good sound quality while on the go.For more information on Computer Speakers please visit our website.

The Features Of CRM

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By Dave RothCRM, or customer relationship management, software has a lot of different features and benefits that are offered to those who use it. These are important for two reasons. Most of them are necessary, and they really do make a difference for individuals who need the software. Also, there are so many different choices that a person should be able to get what they need and avoid what they do not. This can help a salesperson who wants to use CRM software from spending too much money on features and benefits that he or she will never use. Not everyone needs the same things from their software. Some might need only a basic name, address, and email address storing ability while others might need a very complex system that can keep thorough track of all customer information. Many businesses have gone to CRM software today because they know that their businesses will continue to grow and they will need more in the future than they have right now.

For people who are expanding their business, CRM is a great choice. For people who already have a good strong business, it is also a good choice. Much of this is due to all of the options that are available today and the many ways that the software can be used. There are options for small businesses and options for big businesses, and everything in between. The most important thing, though, is to know what it is that you need from the CRM software before you buy it. This can help to keep you from wasting money on a software program where half of the features that you just bought never get used. In addition, it can help to ensure that you do get all of the things that you really will want and use. By doing this, your money will be better spent and you will be happier with your purchase. The monetary savings that you will enjoy can be passed on to your customers, which will help to keep them coming back to your business.

Most people do not realize how important CRM is unless they have already been using it. For people who are just considering it, they may feel that the costs outweigh the benefits. This is untrue, though, because there are many benefits to CRM that can help to offset the cost of the software. There are even trial software packages that can be used for several weeks for free in order to help a person decide whether that particular software is right for that specific business or salesperson. By taking time and doing research, a person can get just the right software package. The benefits that the business will get from that software will be seen throughout almost every aspect of the business, and the customers will see it as well. Customers like to be remembered, and a company that uses CRM can help to ensure that this remembrance takes place. That will provide both the business and the customers with benefits both now and in the future.Dave Roth runs a site focusing on CRM software reviews The site provides reviews on everything from open source crm to various web based CRM solutions. Not only that, the site gives salespeople the tools to make these tools even more effective.

Should Your Business Use iPhones?

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By Nick PegleyApple launched the iPhone on June 29, 2007. This introduction marked Apple’s entry into the wireless phone market, with a solution that is part telephone, part iPod, and part Internet communications device.

Although analysts might not agree on the market share that iPhone will command after its debut, they do agree that the buzz surrounding the product fuels consumer demand, and that these devices will eventually appear in the corporate environment. Business needs to be prepared when this happens, and now is the time – before iPhones start to appear at your business.

It is important that companies have stated policies for the use of new technologies at their business. Policies around remote access, client data, and data security should be clear and precise,and include any regulatory or legal requirements to which the company may be held. These policies should be communicated to staff regularly, and reviewed with new vendors who may come into contact with your information. If you don’t have existing corporate policies around new technology, it’s crucial that you define them before allowing new technologies in your network environment. Failure to do so may have serious consequence at your company.

With the iPhone in particular, it’s important to know a bit about the product before staff members start using it as a business tool. Firstly, understand that the iPhone is designed for consumers, not business-people. The design does not focus on productivity or security, and as a result, will have an effect on the security of the information that’s on it. There is no remote-wipe feature in the event of it being stolen, and it can’t be centrally de-activated or administered from your business location. Using the iPhone for corporate email communications can possibly impact the legal and regulatory guidelines for your company.

As the iPhone is not geared for productivity, its email functionality isn’t designed with a corporate email infrastructure in mind. At the current time, it doesn’t sync with Exchange, and there’s no enterprise email connectivity beyond POP3 and IMAP. The iPhone can view Word, Excel, and PDF docs, but cannot edit them.

Although it has the ability to sync contact and calendar data from Outlook, it must be physically connected to your computer in order to do so – there isn’t a contact or calendar data ‘push’ from Exchange or Outlook, as with the RIM Blackberry devices. Both Outlook Web Access and SharePoint can be used from the iPhone’s web interface. However, the extent of the functionality is currently unknown.

The iPhone will support web 2.0 applications if your company uses them. A number of web-based applications function on the iPhone unless they use Java or Flash for content. Additionally, if you’re using Apple’s Safari web browser, the iPhone can sync your bookmarks. Previews have not yet demonstrated a client for instant messaging such as Yahoo Instant Messenger, AOL Instant Messenger or Apple’s iChat. Still, the device does support SMS.

An important consideration is that AT

Understanding PC Computer RAM/Random Access Memory

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By Dave PageWhen you are buying a new PC computer, you may have noticed that one of the features/specifications include something called RAM. For someone who is not familiar with the internal workings of PC computers, PC computer RAM is a mystery. Actually, RAM is an acronym for random access memory’ and is essential for the operation of your PC computer.

PC computer RAM, also known as volatile memory, is used by your PC computer in order to store information that will be processed by the CPU, or central processing unit. The random access memory in your PC computer stores information in memory cells arranged in a grid. This grid can be compared to a spreadsheet in which all the data is stored. Your PC computer’s processor accesses the data at random as needed to carry out the processes required by software being run on your system.

Occasionally, people confuse their hard drive with RAM. The hard drive is simply a storage system for the data on your PC computer the software you run as well as the documents and files you store. The information on your hard drive cannot be accessed at random. When information from the hard drive needs to be accessed, entire blocks of data are transferred to the RAM. Once the information is in the PC computer’s RAM, it is randomly accessed used by the processor as needed.

Whenever you shut your PC computer down, all of the information that is in the random access memory is deleted. So the RAM of your PC computer is only like a temporary storage system that works in conjunction with your PC computer’s processor to perform functions requested by software on your PC computer. The more RAM a program requires for operation, the slower your PC computer operates when running that program.

However, you can ensure that your PC computer RAM is working at its full potential by taking care to perform a few maintenance tasks. One of these tasks is to regularly empty the recycle bin. You should also uninstall or delete any programs and files that you do not need.

It is also helpful to defragment your PC computer every so often. This is a simple procedure that can be run easily. Just go to the Start’ menu, click All Programs’, choose Accessories’, then System Tools’, and the Disk Defragmenter’. And you are all set allow the program to run until completion.

If you are on the Internet frequently, be sure to clear your browser’s history regularly and also the temporary Internet files. These tasks can normally be performed from within whatever browser you are using by selecting Tools’ and then appropriate subsequent options.

If you run a lot of programs that are resource hogs (require a lot of RAM), then you should also consider adding more random access memory to your PC computer. You should notice that the programs run more quickly and smoothly once extra RAM has been added.

RAM is an essential component for making sure that your PC computer operates at its peak. Not having enough RAM will cause your PC computer to behave erratically. Understanding how your PC computer RAM affects the operation of your PC computer is helpful in making sure that your PC computer has all the resources it needs for proper functioning.Visit us to get more info on RAM, computer memory and PC memory.

Samsung I900 Omnia – Mobile Phone Review

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By Kaamran MalikThe new Samsung i900 is the most desirable phone of 2008, a bold statement, but on merit this is most certainly true. This beauty hailed an iPhone wannabe, really has got it all. After a few attempts at producing the best touchscreen phone (namely the Armani and Tocco), it seems Samsung may have finally cracked the code with the i900 Omnia. In fact the Samsung Omnia is so good that you could say it makes its Apple counterpart look mediocre. An iPhone wannabe you say then? Far from it!

So what is it that makes the Samsung i900 Omnia so good, well many things. Firstly, this is designed to perfection. They say first impressions last; well then Samsung knew exactly what they were doing. Here you have a large WQVGA 3.2 inch screen with a 16:9 widescreen aspect, only fractionally smaller than the iPhone. It is just as user-friendly as it looks and with a sleek sexy look and a platinum finish, it is bound to turn heads. The Samsung Omnia is also rather slim and fits nicely into the hands.

But what use is a good-looking phone without substance? Right and that is exactly why Samsung have packed this gem with countless quality features that puts it up there among the best of phones. Firstly, it is important to note that this runs on Windows Mobile 6.1, something that will certainly please Windows users who will see similarities. As such you can also edit documents such as those made in Word and Excel. However as this is essentially a smartphone, the response time may not always be great to some users.

The Samsung i900 Omnia is a 3G phone, which is great for anyone wanting better internet connection and wanting to make video calls. Web browsing is excellent, using the Opera browser, which is incredibly easy to use, and a more suitable option that Internet Explorer. Combine this with the very fast HSDPA downloads, and you have a mobile phone that will provide a great web experience. The i900 Omnia also has Wi-Fi, and comes equipped with some handy extras such as a GPS receiver. Essentials like Bluetooth and USB connectivity are all here too.

Among the best features on the Samsung Omnia is the 5-megapixel camera. Not only does it have face detection, it even includes smile detection! Another excellent feature associated with the camera is that using the GPS photos can be geotagged. Intrigued? That means the exact location, date and time of where the picture was taken can be saved too! The Samsung i900 Omnia also has an LED flash and digital zoom for good measure. It also has a very good video camera. Overall it is up there among the best camera phones, and a lot better than the iPhone.

The Samsung i900 Omnia really does score points on the multimedia forefront. The i900 has fantastic media playback capability, you have an FM radio and the MP3 player supports countless formats. This was expected since it is a rival to the iPhone, but the i900 really does deliver. An outstanding feature is the massive memory to save all your videos, tracks and photos to. It is available in both 8 and 16 GB, both more than adequate for the average user. Finally, there is no point having so much to enjoy if the battery life will let you down. With the Samsung Omnia, this will never be an issue, the battery life is very good.

It is safe to say then that based on merit, the Samsung i900 is the best phone of 2008 (at least so far). It really does deliver in many respects, with fantastic features, a great look and ease of use, the i900 will be a popular choice. Most of all, it is very affordable which may give it the edge over the iPhone as a better all-round choice.Kaamran Malik is an expert on mobile phones. For the best mobile phone contracts in the UK, go to http://www.bestmobilephonecontracts.co.uk/. There you can compare mobile phone contracts to find the best deal for you.

Some Essential Features Of The Best Free Webmail Services

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By Dave PageEmail communication is becoming a pretty standard part of communicating, and even your 80 year old grandmother is emailing and instant messaging (IM) her friends and relatives. As a result of this, there are a plethora of free email providers, but which services provide the best free webmail services? With so many email providers, it can be a little confusing to determine which ones provide the best free webmail services.

When you are selecting an email provider, you want to ensure that the company you select to handle your correspondence is the one of the best and that they offer features to make your life easier. Of course every webmail service offers basic email, but the best free webmail offers more than just the standards.

Probably one of the top features that most people look for in choosing the best free webmail account is the amount of storage offered. Recently, many of the top free providers have either removed their storage restrictions or include such a huge amount of storage that you have more than enough space to receive and store all your important emails.

One of the awesome features that is now offered by the best free webmail providers is the ability to chat, or send instant messages, to your contacts and friends from right inside of your email account. At least two of the best known free webmail providers, Yahoo and Gmail, offer this capability. With Yahoo, you can even send text messages to your contacts’ cell phones so they do not even have to be available on the service’s chat interface. This is a very convenient feature.

When you are trying to select the best free webmail account for your needs, you may also want to have the ability to download email from your favorite webmail account into your favorite email program, such as Outlook or Eudora. In order to accomplish this, you will need to choose a free webmail service that offers POP download.

Another feature to consider when looking for the best free webmail (especially if you are always on the go) is the ability to access your email from your mobile device. For people who do like to be tethered to a computer but still need to receive their email, this is an essential feature.

Lately, there has been an explosion of spam and viruses spread by email, and another feature that all of the best free webmail providers include with your account is the ability to aggressively filter out spam and any harmful threats. Emails that are categorized as spam go into a separate folder, and incoming email is scanned for any potentially harmful viruses, trojans, or worms.

Ultimately, when selecting the best free webmail provider, you will need to decide which features are essential for what you need to accomplish. There are numerous helpful reviews online to help you decide which email service is right for you. And since they are free, it may be helpful to sample a few different services before choosing the one that works for you.Visit us to get more info on webmail, best webmail and free webmail.