IT

Anything related to information technologies and information systems


How to delete or clear Drupal cache tables?

How to delete or clean up or clear Drupal cache tables is a question that sooner or later probably every Drupal developer asks. It is easy to delete Drupal cache tables, and clearing Drupal cache can be extremely useful when migrating your website from one environment to the another one.

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Do not display last user name Windows setting (dontdisplaylastusername)

The dontdisplaylastusername is a very handy setting if you want to improve the security of your computer. Setting the Do not display last user name setting removes any user account names from the Windows logon welcome screen and forces you to enter not only your password but also your user name when logging in.

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Enable Ctrl+Alt+Delete logon screen for Windows Vista

The Control+Alt+Delete or Ctrl+Alt+Del key combination is often used on the Windows login or logon screen to strengthen security of a computer. The same like in older versions of Windows, the Ctrl+Alt+Del combination can also be enabled in Windows Vista.

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What is the difference between gpedit.msc and secpol.msc?

Gpedit.msc and secpol.msc both are tools for administering system and security policies on your computer. The difference between the gpedit.msc and secpol.msc is most visible on the scope of policies which those tools can edit. To start explaining the difference, we can say that the secpol.msc is a subcategory of gpedit.msc.

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Dual core processor

A dual core processor is exactly what it sounds like. It is two processor cores on one chip. Dual core processors keep the manufacturing cost low through sharing some components while also improving performance through providing more computational power.

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Blade server: benefits and disadvantages

In a need for lower costs and more performance, IT managers are trying to pack more computing power into smaller footprints. Developing a computing infrastructure utilizing blade servers is one way to go. However, even this revolutionary approach has its advantages and disadvantages.

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USB 3.0 (Need for speed)

USB 3.0 is the third-generation of Universal Serial Bus standard for transferring data and connecting devices to your computer. USB 3.0 is much faster than the current widely-used USB 2.0. USB 3.0 is expected to be the new standard in peripherals.

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USB: Universal Serial Bus

USB stands for Universal Serial Bus. USB is the standard for connecting almost any device or peripheral to your computer or laptop. Universal in USB means that it really attempts to be THE way to connect. USB was first released in 1994.

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TFT LCD display or monitor

TFT stands for Thin-Film Transistor. TFT technology is a new standard these days for manufacturing displays, monitors, laptop screens, and other devices. TFT LCD displays can show crisp text, vivid colors, fast animations, and complex graphics.

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ExpressCard

ExpressCard is a new standard for expansion of notebook computers. ExpressCard is a relatively low-cost solution to laptop modularity. ExpressCards are also smaller than traditional PC cards. ExpressCards are used to attach memory, multimedia, wired and wireless communications, security keys, and other features to your laptop.

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