TOP TEN WEB HOSTING

Ricardo D Argence asked:


When looking for web hosting, it is almost a requirement to check and see if the hosting company has cPanel. Short for control panel, this GUI or graphical user interface, is one of the best additions to the web hosting arena.

It makes ease of use and the learning curve for the end user quick and easy, and it is a piece of software that makes setting up and maintaining a myriad of website programs effortless and lacking in frustration.

cPanel is a set of programs that makes jobs that used to need a high level of expertise well within the reach of novice users.

Things like setting up mailing lists, email, cron jobs and blogs are simplified through the pictorial interaction between the web server and the webmaster who is working to set up various aspects of their Internet presence.

The cPanel interface runs on a number of RPM-based Linux platforms via ports 2082 or 2083 with authentication and login accomplished through a web page.

Logging in and utilizing the various programs are intuitive, graphic and straightforward to navigate. If you want a php bulletin board like phpBB, content management system or blog like the popular WordPress or Joomla blogs, setup is quick and effortless.

Through cPanel, frustration is minimized and as a result it has become the industry standard. cPanel got even better when it added the extremely popular set of scripts called Fantastico.

It automates a myriad of tasks including creating the MySQL tables for the various programs eliminating the manual phpAdmin import of scripts written by third-party vendors for many of the softwares on the market today.

As a result, when setting up the more popular software, cPanel and Fantastico take what used to be a hard, uphill slog and streamlines it for the end user.

cPanel is much more than just a graphical user interface in many respects.

It has merged a number of programs and scripts that used to be run separately. cPanel has standardized these scripts and programs across the line, making it a uniform package approach to hosting and setup.

As a result, its popularity has steadily grown to the point where it has become second nature for most webmasters to look for hosting companies that provide cPanel as part of the package.

In that respect, cPanel, Inc. has carved a lucrative and viable niche for itself that is not likely to leave any time soon.

There are a few negatives to using cPanel. Because its so widely used, it has become prey to hackers and phishers who run scripts that command cPanel to set up unauthorized sub-domains where they can collect illegal information from unsuspecting victims. Called phishing, this technique must constantly be looked out for when running cPanel.

Aside from this obvious drawback, the good points and benefits in terms of ease-of-use and the ability to set up programs quickly with little experience, far outweighs the nuisance value presented by hackers and phishers.

It simply takes vigilance to stay ahead of them but the benefits derived from using cPanel far exceeds this detraction.

Is cPanel right for web hosting? Without a doubt. It offers the end user everything necessary to be successful in setting up and maintaining a workable website and it accomplishes it with a minimum of fuss. You can’t ask for more than that.

Niall Roche asked:


If you’ve never been the victim of a computer virus, you may think that all of the uproar over these nasty little programs is making much ado out of nothing. You may even be thinking that computer security experts and anti-virus companies are using scare tactics to sell anti-virus software. After all, the bigger the problem, the more software people buy. Today, the anti-virus business is worth several billion dollars and it shows no sign of slowing down.


So, with all of this money at risk, you are certainly justified in wondering whether computer viruses really are as big a problem as the industry says they are.

Unfortunately, the answer is that they absolutely are. If you get a virus, you could actually lose your money, your identity and your computer’s hard drive. With new viruses being developed constantly, the problem continues to grow. While many viruses are more annoying than destructive, even a “harmless” virus can use up valuable resources. The worst viruses can spread worldwide in a few days and wreak unbelievable havoc. The damage from one infamous virus can mean billions of dollars in lost business opportunities and damaged equipment.


With all of this bad news, is there any good news for computer users? Take this quick risk quiz:

1. Does your computer have antivirus software installed on it?

If you can say yes, you are much less a risk than people that don’t have antivirus software. If you say no, than it is only a matter of time until you find out about viruses personally.

2. Does your computer have a firewall installed on it?

If your response is yes again, you can relax a bit. You’re doing all you can do software wise to keep your computer safe from a deadly virus. If you say no again, you are leaving your computer wide open for an attack.

Despite all of the media attention paid to antivirus software, people still have the “It can’t happen to me.” mentality. They laugh off warnings to protect their computers and say that they are working just fine. They think that because they never actually initiate a file download or send and receive files with friends, they are safe. A few months go by and suddenly they can’t get their computers to boot up forever and then when they finally do start, they plod along at a snail’s pace.

To make things worse, quite a few of these computer users who leave their computers unprotected are actually taking classes for computer related careers. They are completely at sea when they have to try to repair the damage caused by a virus filled computer. Perhaps a basic class on computer care and repair is in order!

You are probably wondering how viruses develop anyway. Hackers are the people creating these nasty bugs, right? Actually, while some hackers may decide to create computer viruses, most of them spend all of their waking hours attempting to break in to the most secure and top secret systems they can find. People who write viruses are people with an ax to grind. They want to send a wake up message or show people that they are superior to them. Today, many people are concerned that computer viruses could be used as a terrorist weapon.

If you do get a computer virus, will you lose everything on your hard drive? It actually is rare for this type of virus to spread very fast or far. Annoying viruses that stop you from starting your computer or using windows or those that mail spoof emails to your entire email address book are much more common. The hard drive is usually recoverable when the computer has one of these viruses.

What about your financial and personal information? Are viruses really likely to swipe them from the computer. Absolutely. This is a common reason that viruses are created and spread.

Is there any way to keep your computer virus free? While no anti-virus software is foolproof, installing one of these programs can provide some protection. While there are anti-virus software programs that provide better protection, any of them will help somewhat. Even free anti-virus programs are actually able to ward off at least some viruses.

After reading this information on viruses and anti-virus software, you have probably resolved to get protection for your computer right away. If so, you won’t be sorry. Dealing with viruses after you are infected is frustrating and time consuming. It is so much easier to keep a disaster from happening instead of trying to reconstruct a ton of missing data and worry about identity or financial thefts after the fact.

Niall Roche asked:


If you’ve never been the victim of a computer virus, you may think that all of the uproar over these nasty little programs is making much ado out of nothing. You may even be thinking that computer security experts and anti-virus companies are using scare tactics to sell anti-virus software. After all, the bigger the problem, the more software people buy. Today, the anti-virus business is worth several billion dollars and it shows no sign of slowing down.

So, with all of this money at risk, you are certainly justified in wondering whether computer viruses really are as big a problem as the industry says they are.

Unfortunately, the answer is that they absolutely are. If you get a virus, you could actually lose your money, your identity and your computer’s hard drive. With new viruses being developed constantly, the problem continues to grow. While many viruses are more annoying than destructive, even a “harmless” virus can use up valuable resources. The worst viruses can spread worldwide in a few days and wreak unbelievable havoc. The damage from one infamous virus can mean billions of dollars in lost business opportunities and damaged equipment.

With all of this bad news, is there any good news for computer users? Take this quick risk quiz:

1. Does your computer have antivirus software installed on it?

If you can say yes, you are much less a risk than people that don’t have antivirus software. If you say no, than it is only a matter of time until you find out about viruses personally.


2. Does your computer have a firewall installed on it?

If your response is yes again, you can relax a bit. You’re doing all you can do software wise to keep your computer safe from a deadly virus. If you say no again, you are leaving your computer wide open for an attack.

Despite all of the media attention paid to antivirus software, people still have the “It can’t happen to me.” mentality. They laugh off warnings to protect their computers and say that they are working just fine. They think that because they never actually initiate a file download or send and receive files with friends, they are safe. A few months go by and suddenly they can’t get their computers to boot up forever and then when they finally do start, they plod along at a snail’s pace.

To make things worse, quite a few of these computer users who leave their computers unprotected are actually taking classes for computer related careers. They are completely at sea when they have to try to repair the damage caused by a virus filled computer. Perhaps a basic class on computer care and repair is in order!

You are probably wondering how viruses develop anyway. Hackers are the people creating these nasty bugs, right? Actually, while some hackers may decide to create computer viruses, most of them spend all of their waking hours attempting to break in to the most secure and top secret systems they can find. People who write viruses are people with an ax to grind. They want to send a wake up message or show people that they are superior to them. Today, many people are concerned that computer viruses could be used as a terrorist weapon.

If you do get a computer virus, will you lose everything on your hard drive? It actually is rare for this type of virus to spread very fast or far. Annoying viruses that stop you from starting your computer or using windows or those that mail spoof emails to your entire email address book are much more common. The hard drive is usually recoverable when the computer has one of these viruses.

What about your financial and personal information? Are viruses really likely to swipe them from the computer. Absolutely. This is a common reason that viruses are created and spread.

Is there any way to keep your computer virus free? While no anti-virus software is foolproof, installing one of these programs can provide some protection. While there are anti-virus software programs that provide better protection, any of them will help somewhat. Even free anti-virus programs are actually able to ward off at least some viruses.

After reading this information on viruses and anti-virus software, you have probably resolved to get protection for your computer right away. If so, you won’t be sorry. Dealing with viruses after you are infected is frustrating and time consuming. It is so much easier to keep a disaster from happening instead of trying to reconstruct a ton of missing data and worry about identity or financial thefts after the fact.

Ashok Negi asked:


Computer Viruses:-

 

The world of computers and information technology is going through an era of an electronic terrorism, in the form of the computer virus. It is a problem that is potentially so dangerous that it threatens the proper functioning of the virus system in today’s information age.


The virus whether biological or electronic is an information disorder. Biological viruses are tiny genetic codes DNA or RNA that take over the machinery of a living cell and are capable of marking thousand of replicas of the original virus. Like its biological counterpart, a computer virus carries in it an instructional code that makes copies of itself.


Computer viruses are computer programs which are a collection of coded instructions. The basic difference between a normal program and virus is that viruses are self replicating; they have the capacity of executing themselves without being asked for. The ‘Computer virus’ is a very broad term in itself and includes not only viruses, but also worms and Trojans.

 

Classification of Computer viruses:-

 

Viruses are classified on the basic of their mode of existence and there are three categories of viruses.

 

1. BOOT  Infector:-

2. SYSTEM  Infector:

3. GENERAL EXECUTABLE PROGRAM   Infectors:-

 

BOOT Infectors:-

As the name suggests, they are characterized by the fact that they are physically reside in the boot sector [0] sector of the disk. A system infected by such a virus will have the virus residing in a particular area of the disk rather then in a program file. These viruses get loaded soon after the Power Of Self Test and control the system and remains in control at all times. They some times have the capacity to trap soft booting (CTRL ALT DEL) and remain in control even if the system is booted from a non infected floppy, thereby contaminating the clean floppy.

 

SYSTEM Infectors:-

The second category of virus deals with components of the system itself. All machines without execution require an operating system in order to create an environment in which the operator works. In MS-DOS, COMMAND.COM contains all the internal commands. If no such command file exists, commands such as COPY, DIR etc. are not loaded into the memory when the machine is booted. The system infectors attach themselves to a file such as COMMAND.COM or other memory resident files and manipulate these files.

 

GENERAL EXECUTABLE PROGRAM Infectors:-

From the infection point of view, these are most dangerous and devastating of the three classes of viruses. They attach themselves to program files and can spread to almost any executable program in any system. These viruses change the original program instructions into a “jump” to its own code and follow that code with a return to the original program. As a result, whenever the program is executed, the virus gets loaded and executed first and then allows the original program to process. It remains memory resident and infects each and every program that is loaded for execution.

 

Types of Viruses:-

 

Worms:-

A worm is software that uses computer networks and security holes to replicate, or affect other programs. A copy of the worm passes through the network to another machine that has a specific security hole. It then copies itself to the new machine, and then starts replicating from there.

 

Macros:-

Macro viruses’ use commands-called macros-embedded in the other software applications to infect and spread to other files used by that software. For example, Microsoft Word and Excel have macros, and macro viruses can spread by exploiting these commands.

 

Boot Sector viruses:-

Boot sector viruses are older types of virus and are not so common today. They used to infect computers startup programs, so that the virus would become active as soon as the computer started up.

 

Trojan Horses:-

Trojan Horses are programs that claim to perform a particular function but which in fact do something different. For example, they could infect your computer with a virus or erase your files.

 

Backdoor Trojans:-

Backdoor Trojans are programs that allow other computer users to remotely control your computer via a local area network or the internet.

 

Resident Viruses:-

These types of virus hides permanently in the RAM memory. From here it can control and intercept all of the operations carried out by the system corrupting files and programs that are opened, closed, copied etc.

 

Direct Action Viruses:-

When a specific condition is met (such as the execution of the virus) these virus will go into action and infect files in the directory or folder that it in and others as well.

 

Overwrite Viruses:-

These types of viruses are characterized by the fact that it deletes the information contained in the files that it infects, rendering them particularly or totally useless once they have been infected.

Jason Frovich asked:


A computer virus is something that can literally cripple your computer, depending on the severity. They come in different levels of severity from mild to dangerous and everywhere in between.


What is a computer virus?

So, what is a computer virus, not only is it something that can damage the performance and life of your computer, but your mental well being as well. Combating a virus, without the help of anti-virus software such as AVG internet security, can be extremely nerve wracking and depressing because it can literally affect various parts of your computer.


How are computer viruses distributed?

Computer viruses are distributed in many different ways. One of the most common methods of distribution is via email. Some of the most widespread and destructive viruses are distributed via email. Typically, they come in an email that looks completely legitimate and they can even come disguised with an email you might be familiar with. Some viruses are simply spread by opening the email or by downloading an attachment. Many free emails such as Yahoo come with email virus scanners installed, which will not allow you to download the attachment if it detects a virus.

Another method of virus distribution is via internet downloads. These viruses are bundled in a download and typically come from websites with hacks or peer to peer programs.

When asking the question, what is a computer virus, you should also ask how you can combat or prevent the viruses from affecting your computer. There are many programs available to help you detect, remove, and prevent viruses. One of the most popular and best programs to date is AVG Internet Security, or any of the AVG products.

AVG, a product created by Grisoft, is an excellent software program that is perfect for detecting and removing computer viruses. Their internet security program not only provides anti-virus protection for your computer from Trojans, worms and viruses, but it also includes anti-spyware and anti-spam protection against phishing, spam, malware, adware and spyware. Additionally, AVG internet security provides protection with a firewall, preventing hackers from accessing your computer.

AVG is the best and easiest to use all in one program available for computer protection. You are constantly made aware of instant definition updates and program versions, as well as twenty-four hour a day technical support.

So if you want to find out just what is a computer virus and how computer viruses are distributed, AVG is a great place to start. Not only can you get the best protection, but a number of resources are available to you as well. This enables you to learn about the latest virus threats and how you can eliminate the possibility of infection on your computer.

Robert asked:


thing about Remote Computer Repair is that support technicians are able to physically repair a computer while the PC user sits in front of the monitor and watches the work being performed. It is a fact that 98% of all computer related problems are software related and do not require hardware troubleshooting or repair. Though the work is performed physically to the computer?s software application the technician does not need to physically handle the keyboard, mouse or any other computer hardware. One of the positive things about Remote Computer Repair is that computer owners do not need to unplug the computer from its printer and other peripherals, in order to take it physically into a repair shop. Even with the inconvenience of having to do so, doesn?t translate to the saving of money. If fact, Remote Computer Repair can save a personal computer owner a lot of money that would otherwise be charged by a traditional repair shop. We all know that with the skyrocketing prices of gasoline, it?s not economical to drive around looking for the hard-to-find computer repair shop. Most Remote Computer Repair techs (although most of them are referred to as ?geeks?) can have a system running smoothly before the PC user is finished with a cup of coffee or before they finish reading their favorite section of the local newspaper. Some of the things that Remote Computer Repair techs address are: Hardware Issues/Driver/Software Errors etc.; tweaks and performance tune ups; computer hanging and crashes; computer updates; regular system maintenance; scanning for viruses, Trojans and backdoors; benchmarking and checking PC performance; new hardware setup assistance; software and hardware diagnosis; assisting in file back up, and in some cases 24 hour technical assistance. The Remote Computer Repair geeks are highly-trained with both hardware and software certifications. In order to diagnose an issue, they use computer sharing programs such as Microsoft?s NetMeeting or the remote application installed in Microsoft Windows Operating System. The only requirement for the remote service is that the PC user should have the remote software installed on their computer and have access to high-speed Internet service. Though in some case, dialup service is acceptable, diagnosing is more efficient with a high speed connection. If a computer software issue cannot be determined or repaired by a remote computer technician, they will suggest taking the hardware into a traditional repair shop, but at least the user will know that a lot has been done to service the CPU remotely before they are prompted to get on-site assistance. Many PC users may be concerned about the reliability or expertise of a Remote Computer Repair assistant, but it is easy to check out their reputation with the Better Business Bureau, before giving out your credit card information or sending a payment through PayPal or other online banking sites. It is easy to find and give reviews for online computer services. Those who are not safe to use, do not have a legitimate way to stay online to harm unsuspecting computer users.

reedwan garnew asked:


        

   Many people think that quality or good things cost a lot of money.Well,this is not always true,particularly in the webhosting industry.This is so because there are a lot of webhosting companies because the industry is as big as the internet itself,every one of them has different degree of quality services at various prices,so,you can always find a better deal(higher quality at lower price).All you have to do is to conduct your search or homework well and know how to evaluate the various webhosting service providers.This will be discussed later in this article,but then let’s examine the two most significant aspects or elements of webhosting package-Quality and Price.

        Quality Webhosting Package Vs Price

   Web hosting service providers have different packages.Some hosting packages have bigger space capacities but with limited features,some with smaller space but with a lot of interesting features,while some have bigger space capacities,more website-enhancing features,larger bandwidth,and a lot more.But all these quality contents are of little importance without the ‘Appropriate Prices’.When I say appropriate prices,i mean lower prices for high quality hosting packages.Of course it all depends on your choice,as in which package is of enough quality to you,perhaps you business doesn’t require a large space capacity and the mind-blowing features.But are you sure you are being offered what you want at the best price?Don’t you think you can get the same or even better hosting package at a lower price,somewhere else?I am sure you want to save money and still get a better web hosting service package-a nice deal.

    How To Evaluate Different Hosting Service Providers For Your Business

   Now let’s see how you about choosing the ideal webhosting service provider for your business or company.You don’t want to sign up with a service provider and later find out that you can actually get a better deal elsewhere.You will probably feel somehow cheated or outsmarted.You don’t want to find yourself in this kind of situation,then you must do your homework well before you eventually choose a particular webhosting service provider that best suits your website or business and has the lowest price.

   So,how do you about this little,yet important research.I have designed a four-step procedure for you to follow for your convenience.It’s simple,easy and fun to follow provided you know what you are looking for.When you know what you want,you are more apt to find it.

 Step One:firstly,do a search at Yahoo or Google on the term “buy web hosting services” or something of that sort.On the search result page,you will find a number of good webhosting service providers,bookmark the page for future reference.Select six or seven most impressing webhosting companies for further scrutiny.

Step Two:Now,compare the quality of the various webhosting packages of these webhosting comapnies.See which one best fits your business or company.Consider the space capacities,bandwidth,support facilities,the website-enhancing and business-promoting features of every one them.I recommend that you choose the one that can accomodate the future growth of your business.Do not buy a webhosting service that caters only for small businesses just because your business is not,as at now,that big,for you never know if your business is one of those that grow fast.After the scrutiny,cut the webhosting providers to the best three.

Step Three:The next step is to compare the various prices at which theses webhosting packages are offered.Avail yourself of their subscription plans and see which one you prefer.You can also save more noney through this means.Besides,a wise buyer always wants to save more money.Don’t say,”well,since I can afford it,let me just pay for it”.If you are unsure of any part or feature of a webhosting package,in order to justify the price you are paying for it,ask the hosting company’s agents to confirm,as most of the good webhosting companies have Private Chat Rooms through which you can get instant reply on any question regarding their products,from their agents,right on their websites.

  So,always go for the “best quality at the lowest price”.This is the main secret of the truly smart buyers.Do you want to be one of them?

Step Four:Finally,decide which webhosting service provider to go with.Choosing a webhosting company to host your site can be a little bit difficult for some people but if you know what you are looking for,what is good for you or your business,it can be very easy.

  To ease your search for a reputable webhosting comapany to take care of your site,I recommend these two of the best hosting companies;Vodahost:www.tinyurl.com/25k5qk & www.tinyurl.com/33agcj/,they have great prices and billing plans that suit every pocket.But,remember only you know what is best for you and your business.So,buy right today and feel like the wisest and smartest buyer on earth.