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March 19, 2010

Windows Command to Remove Spyware

Filed under: Computers And Technology — Tags: , , — admin @ 8:54 am




If you are reading this article with the hope of finding a windows command to remove spyware then unfortunately you are not in luck as there is no such thing.Given the complexities of these infections today you cannot simply execute a windows command to remove spyware as you will need a spyware removal tool to remove them.Free spyware removal tools are available all over the web at this time and this comes as a result of the steady increase in demand for these tools due to the rise in infections available.If you think about it, it would be great if we could all just simply type in a specific windows command to remove spyware but as explained above this is not possible.

A spyware infections is dangerous because it monitors your various different web browsing and personal activities and can also steal data from your computer system.This information is then usually sent back to its source which can be harmful and it can further be used against you.This means that any documents on your operating system containing username and password information could be stolen and used by hackers without your awareness.By just having mentioned this you should be alerted and this is why you need to run scans with a free spyware removal program on a daily basis to avoid such infections from working their way onto your system.

You need to take great caution when downloading software off the web or from other p2p network programs as many of these applications can contain infections.Good quality pc security programs will automatically detect if an application has an infection and will usually prompt you if there is a problem with it.They will also be able to disinfect any spyware or virus infections your computer may have with the click of a button.

I have reviewed many free spyware removal tools and personally recommend Xoftspyse which has been rated as the top infection removal program.If you would like to scan your computer with the latest version please check out the link below.

March 14, 2010

Free Malware Remover - Command Line Scanner

Filed under: Computers And Technology — Tags: , , — admin @ 3:49 am




If you never heard about malware attacks, it means you’re living under a rock. After highly devastating Nimda and Bagle worms that brought Internet to knees, and the explosion of rogue security scams like XP antivirus and Antispyware Master, it’s obvious that sooner or later every PC user faces the need to remove malware.

Literally hundreds of all kinds of software, tools and utilities are sold promising to clean out every possible infection. However, most of the advertised products never deliver, and the rest cannot guarantee the 100% detection and removal rate.

Purchasing several programs (antivirus, antispyware, antispam, etc) sure helps in removing malware, but the price easily goes beyond $100, not speaking about yearly subscription update. Many computer owners have reasons to consider this price unacceptable.

A common myth about PC security is that having antivirus program updated with latest malware definitions is enough to protect the computer. But being as focused as they are, antivirus programs easily miss a number of other types of malware, which are simply exuberant these days. The terms itself includes well over a dozen of threats, from phishing to identity theft, which is much broader than a virus definition.
That’s why it should be remembered that no antivirus is capable of detecting every malicious program, and one or another pest may one day find its way to sneak into the system. Then the question rises, “how to remove malware once it is inside?”

I am not going to tell you to buy yet another cool software. One a single occurrence of infection takes place, it’s just not justifiable to spend money to do the job that takes less than 5 minutes to complete. Once you know what free malware remover can do a full system cleaning.

Command-line scanners provided by software manufacturers are powerful, yet free tools built on the code of their main anti-malware programs with which they share the pest definitions and detection algorithms. You shouldn’t be afraid of the term “command-line scanner” because it’s really easy to use, and requires minimum input on user’s part.

Command-prompt based malware removal tools require no installation, that’s why they are very helpful when due to system corruption no new software can be installed (at this stage, users often bring their computers to repair men, where leave outrageous sums of money to get PC’s fixed, not speaking about the time their computers are left without service). A little command-line scanner detects and removes a wide variety of infections:
rootkits dialers spyware adware Trojans Worms

All that’s needed to start the malware removal process is download the archive from manufacturer’s website, unpack it, and run the command prompt. Then, type in the string of commands to instruct the program how to handle infections, and hit Enter. It’s easier than configuring desktop antivirus software, really!

Providing you have a decent antivirus protection, a second layer of PC security is all you need for safe surfing. Run a test with command-line scanner to explore a non-GUI component, critical to your PC security.

March 13, 2010

How to Copy Text From The Command Prompt Window

Filed under: Computers And Technology — Tags: , , — admin @ 3:56 pm




You can copy text from an Command Prompt (or MS-DOS) window to the Windows Clipboard:

If your Command Prompt (or MS-DOS) window has a toolbar:

1. Click the Mark button which is the left most button the toolbar.

2. Place the mouse over the Command Prompt (or MS-DOS) window. Press and hold the left mouse button. Use the mouse to drag out an area of the window to select. When the correct area is selected release the mouse button. If you make a mistake, you can release the mouse button and repeat this step to try again until you get the correct area.

3. Click the Copy button which is the second from left button on the toolbar.

4. Go to your text editing program or wordprocessor and select Paste (usually Ctrl+V on the keyboard is a quick way to do this).

If your Command Prompt (or MS-DOS) window does not have a toolbar:

1. Right click on the caption (title) of the Command Prompt (or MS-DOS) window to bring up a popup menu. Then select Edit then Mark in the popup menu.

2. Place the mouse over the Command Prompt (or MS-DOS) window. Press and hold the left mouse button. Use the mouse to drag out an area of the window to select. When the correct area is selected release the mouse button. If you make a mistake, you can release the mouse button and repeat this step to try again until you get the correct area.

3. Right click on the caption (title) of the window to bring up a popup menu. Then select Edit then Copy in the popup menu.

4. Go to your text editing program or wordprocessor and select Paste (usually Ctrl+V on the keyboard is a quick way to do this).

March 12, 2010

Dog Obedience Training - The Down Command

Filed under: Pets — Tags: , , — admin @ 1:24 am




The down command is the next lesson to teach in your dog obedience training schedule. It should be taught as soon as you and your dog have mastered the sit command.

The down command is a fundamental ingredient of your overall dog obedience training program. It provides the foundation for many other advanced commands/skills and establishes you as the leader in the relationship you share with your dog. The reason for this is that the laying down position is a ********** and somewhat vulnerable position for your dog to be in, especially when you are standing tall over the top of your dog.

The down command is a very handy tool you will come to rely on in many situations. Popping your dog down into the lying down position is great for times when you need to go into a shop or for occasions when there are small children around. It can take a bit of practice to reach this level, but it is worth the effort.

Learning The Down Obedience Command

When you are in the learning phase of teaching the down command, start out by making it simple for your dog, then slowly turn up the difficulty level.

Move your training sessions to a public place. Increase the time you keep your dog in the down position. Bounce a ball around your dog when he is in the lying position, or scatter some food around him. The idea is that your “down” command will be so strong in your dogs mind, that none of these other distractions matter. He can only get up to chase the ball or eat the treats when you release him from the down command.

What you are trying to achieve with the down command is to have your dog quickly get down into the laying position, belly touching the ground and his front legs extended out in front.

In a familiar environment to your dog with no distractions, lets get started!

Down Command Technique 1 - Off Leash

Put your dog into a sitting position. Grab your dogs favorite tasty treat and hold it a couple of centimetres in front of his/her nose. Move your hand straight down to the ground. Your dog should follow it down (you can praise and encourage him down). As soon as his belly hits the ground, with his legs out in front, lavish him with praise and give the treat. Repeat this action over and over in short sharp training sessions. When your dog is “getting it” and going down right away, you can add the verbal part of the command. I use “down” other people use “lay” or “drop”, just choose the one you are comfortable with and stick to it (make it a one word command only). Add your command just before you start to move the treat towards the ground. This step is all about building an association in your dogs mind between the verbal “down” command and the act of him laying down. The idea is that eventually, after plenty of repetition and praise your dog will only require your verbal command, and not the treat in your hand to lure him down. Also, in time you will be able to start the command not only from the sitting position but from standing and in any situation you and your dog are in. When your dog is responding well to your verbal command, introduce some other variables which make the down command a little more challenging. Try the command as you go about your daily business, around other people or dogs and increase the duration of the command.
Down Command Technique 2 - On Leash

Put your preferred collar and leash on your dog - I just use a nice leather buckle collar when teaching the down command. Place your dog into the sitting position and stand or kneel right next to him. Basically you are trying to guide or coax your dog into the down position. How you do this depends on the size and co-operation level of your dog. Always say your “down” command first, then immediately guide your dog down into the lying position. Grab hold of the leash and gently pull your dogs head down, at the same time guide him down by pressing down between his shoulder blades with the palm of your hand. You can also lift up your dogs front legs and extend them out in front of him, find the method which works best for you. Praise and encourage your dog all the way down. Then of course as soon as he’s in the down position make it clear to him that you are happy with him and that he has done a good job. After lots of repetition your dog will respond to your verbal command only. Then try the command when your dog is in the standing position and in other settings. Make the command a little more challenging by adding some distractions and increasing the time he is required to stay in the down position.

Whichever method you choose to teach your dog the down command be consistent and keep at it.

When you are happy with your dog getting into the down position you will probably want to add a release command to it. This means that when you issue your down command, your dog goes straight down and is not permitted to get up until you issue another command. You can use “away” or “off you go” for this purpose.

March 5, 2010

Dog Training Command - Communicating With Your Dog

Filed under: Pets — Tags: , , — admin @ 7:44 am




Dog training command is to speed up training results from home. You have to teach your dog to do it the right way and it is the importance of drive and temperament. If you do it the right way then it is like having a whole new dog! But enough of his type of this highlighting. Lets take a look deeper into the training.

Training is about communicating with your dog. Train your pet to stay will help in numerous situations - often combined with the “sit” command that is shown in this article. Train your dog to obey commands is an important part of pet ownership. You have to take it seriously.You have to be the Boss of your dog like an alpha dog. You have to understand that a dog is an animal. The dog has to follow you not you the dog.

The dog training command you give your dog must be short, clear and defined, as well as well articulated avoiding words that end the same way which would end up just confusing the dog. And that is not what we want. The dog should understand what you want to tell him.

Here is an example for a dog training command in this point the command “Sit”. While facing the dog with either hand extended and palm faced upward, flip up the fingers with a quick wrist motion.This command tell your dog to be in sitting position. Sit and Stay are used in conjunction with many other commands.

Teaching these dog training command will help you to take control over the dog, although there must always be a cordial communication between you and your dog so that the “the best friend” does not feel afraid and turn into some type of “robot” that does not show or get affection. I think it is not very reachable to have an robot dog. A natural dog is much better and you have more fun with your dog. But anyway, the dog has to understand your commands.

Owners often make the mistake of showing their dog that it is acceptable not to come back to them if he is busy sniffing and exploring the environment. That is not acceptable. The dog will think that it is okay to leave home without you. It could be very dangerous for you, your dog and other people around. The dog could bie someone or get into an accident or something.

Dog training command is essential in taking charge of your dog and becoming the leader of the dog or even you have more than one dog. Enrolling your dog in a training class or train him at home is a vital part for your dog’s education. Training at home is very common, so you have to educate yourself too. Some more free Training for your dog tips here. You and your dog have to enjoy the training. Then you will have a lot of fun with him.

February 27, 2010

Command and Control, Why Not?

Filed under: Business — Tags: , , — admin @ 11:18 am




There is a school of thought that suggests that we should continue with the authoritarian, Command and Control model of leadership for no reason other than there is no alternative.

How can we control an organisations production or service if we are not allowed to specify the parameters within which it works?
After all, we have to tell people what to do or they would never do anything, would they?

We are aware of the flaws inherent in this system of management, strikes, low moral, destructive behaviour, but in the absence of any other way to manage we persevere, flogging this same old dead horse.

But there is a model for non authoritarian leadership, and although the model predates the book it is thoroughly explained in Douglas McGregors work “The Human Side of Enterprise.” Written in 1962.
In this book Douglas defines the authoritarian Command and Control model as Theory X management and the non authoritarian model as Theory Y.

In the Theory X model management assume that the workforce are lazy and ignorant, the job of the Theory X manager is therefore to make it so difficult for the workforce not to work that they are forced to do what the manager wants.

The Theory Y manager on the other hand believes that his workforce is intelligent, articulate and imaginative, and above all that they want to do a good job.

The job of the Theory Y manager, instead of telling his workforce what to do, is to create the environment in which they can do their best.

The only way that this can be achieved is by knowing what the workforce actually need in order to do their best, and the only way a manager can do that is to listen to what they want.

Ooops, that is going to be a problem, how can we really listen to what our employees want when we have hundreds or possibly thousands of workers who all need to be heard.

But that is the clue, listening is not a “need” (As defined in Maslows Hierarchy of needs) for the manager. The manager cannot see any benefit to him or herself that would come from listening to the workforce.
“They have not been to college, I have, why should I listen to them?”
So managers never make much of an effort to listen because they do not feel the need to.

Being heard however is a “need” for the workforce.
Being heard gives the workforce the respect that they “need”.
It allows them to become engaged and take pride in what they do.

If listening is not a “need” for managers then we have to look for another way for the workforce to be heard, something mechanistic that will not fail because management don’t need to do it and therefore will not support it.

Such a system is built and is maintained by the workforce.
It is simple and repeatable; it satisfies their need to be heard without having to rely on management who don’t see why they should listen.
It produces practical process improvements whose value can be measured and it makes the workforce feel good about what they do.

Over time management see the measured performance improvements that result from the workforce being heard and then even they start to support the system by asking how they can help.

That last sentence is very important.

In the Nineteen Fifties, Nye Bevan suggested that management for the fledgling National Health Service in the UK should have an “Inverted Pyramid” structure.
He suggested that instead of management being at the top, supported by the rest of the pyramid, the Pyramid should be inverted with management at the bottom supporting the rest of the workforce in their delivery of care to their patients.
This was such a powerful image that few disagreed and the “Inverted Pyramid” model of management became one of the staples of the MBA syllabus.
Unfortunately few have ever been able to bring the academic model to life and our management structure remains solidly pyramidal, (Managers at the top and everyone else underneath), despite the consensus with Bevan that it should be the other way up.

Using the workforce maintained system to allow their voices to be heard initially appears to exclude management, this is deliberate and avoids the damage that can be caused by management who lack the “need” to listen and therefore do not.
When the workforce however are being heard and the consequent performance improvement is evident, managers return to the workforce operated system and ask how they can help to support it because they too want to be a part of the improvement.

From being top down driven traditional “Command and Control” managers they have become, in a very short time, Inverted Pyramid Managers who instead of telling the workforce what to do, are asking what they can do to help.

They have developed a “need” to listen to their workforce.

That is a big deal.

February 26, 2010

Dog Training - Down Command

Filed under: Pets — Tags: , , — admin @ 8:09 pm




This command is a very useful command and is relatively easy to teach them. After learning the sit command, this command should be a breeze for you.

Getting it to be able to lie down and wait while you go into a shop or walk away is a very useful order and is also key to gaining trust and a good relationship with your dog.

This command should be firstly taught indoors or in a comfortable place he is used to learning and training for you, and then as time goes on and he gets better at achieving success with their newly learnt trick, you should take it into a public place with lots of interests and new smells to distract them. This should test the strength and commitment he has for the down command.

To start, make sure your it is in the mood for training and preferably in a hungry and wanting mood where they will be more than happy to please you if it means they get a treat, just before meal times is generally a good time for training and will help the progress of your dog.

When you are ready to begin and you have your treats to-hand, start by getting him to sit for you as instructed on www.dog-behavior-training.co.uk, followed by a reward. Then let it know you have another treat in your hand for him and slowly lower it in front of him, going lower and lower, as the treat gets lowered closer to the ground your dog will be forced into the down position with their belly firmly on the floor and paws ahead of them.

As soon as his belly touches the floor, the command ‘down’ should be said and you should reward them with praise, encouragement and the treat you used. This makes it associate the command with the action and the action with a reward to help your training process.

If your he steps out of line during the training exercise, gently punish them accordingly. After you have learnt this command and you now think you’re ready for the next step, try taking your dog into a distracting place or area, or playing with their ball around them. When you have your dog under control at all times using the down command it is time to move on to more advanced dog training and you have now got a new trick to show your friends and family.

February 21, 2010

Teach Your Dog To Come On Command When Called

Filed under: Pets — Tags: , , — admin @ 9:36 pm




Teaching your dog to come on command to you is as simple as:

1) Making it worth your dog’s time and effort to come to you

2) The understanding that if he/she does not come to you, there will be consequences
Analogy:

When you the parent tell your child to do something, 9 times out of 10, your child will obey you. Why is this? It is as simple as saying, that your child knows that by not doing what you the parent ask, they are more than likely heading for some sort of disciplinary act. The child by no means begrudgingly obeys you. Usually the child will be quite happy doing what you ask of him/her. The same can be said for your relationship with your dog. By not installing pack seniority with your dog, your dog will walk all over you, control you doing what he likes when he wants. Your dog understands pack seniority, he/she will obey you readily and happily knowing that only good things will happen. (praise, treating)

Being authoritative when dealing with your dog is not cruel or mistreatment, it is a case of you the dominant figure, conveying to your dog that if not obeyed, you the Alpha will react accordingly in order to attain the desired result. In the wild, when a pack member is out of line, the Alpha punishes the individual either by nipping, pinning down, etc. We as humans have taken the place of the wild Alpha and we must continue to implicate behavior that is already in the dog’s bloodline.

When you call your dog, make sure you are ready to react to what your dog’s actions are. At first your dog will not even know what the command is, so punishing him/her for not obeying is not an option!

Below are points to follow:

-When starting to teach the come command, have your dog on a leash.

- Utter the command and gently but firmly pull the dog to you.

- Praise and treat.

- Upon comprehension, continue these actions progressively lengthening the distance that your dog has to travel to reach you.

- If need be at first, you can show the treat to your dog to entice the desired result.

- Upon moderate success, you can throw in distractions to tempt your dog.

- If adding distractions that your dog is fooled by, your “gentle firm” pull should become firmer.

- To test the level of comprehention, give the command and wait for your dog to react. If the reaction is positive, then guiding with the leash is not necessary.

- Upon comprehension, your “gentle firm” pull can cease.

- Always, always reward good behavior.

The frequency of which you practice this exercise, will determine the speed at which your dog learns the command. Your intent is to convey to the dog that coming to you when you call him is the best thing in the world, and if done properly you will attain a crisp outcome sooner than later.

The understanding that if he/she does not come to you, there will be consequences

Teaching Autistic Children - Schedules, Symbols, and Cards You Can Make to Help Your Child Learn

Filed under: Health And Fitness — Tags: , — admin @ 2:31 pm
Lexie Macintyre asked:




Increasing an autistic child’s comprehension of activities and daily tasks that need to be performed daily or even occasionally is one of the most essential needs to build skills such as organization, self help tasks, how to follow directions, and build correct social behavior. As a result this method of autistic teaching of skills helps the child become more independent and increases his or her self confidence. Many of the strategies are simple and straightforward. Here are a few “low tech” support strategies you can use to help your child comprehend and build such skills.

Schedules

It is very helpful to provide your child with a daily, visual schedule. This will help organization skills and develop independence and confidence. A schedule can be made with a 3-ring binder type layout, a clipboard, a whiteboard, or even a poster board that you create together. It should detail what is happening and when and what is next in the schedule. Pictures and words combined make the best schedule so that your child can learn to correlate the words and images to form a connection between the whole word and the picture of the activity.

Picture Communication Symbols

Picture Communication Symbols consist of over 10,000 simple line drawings designed to represent words and short phrases to support children and adults with communication challenges. PCS, which was developed by Mayer-Johnson and is available on their website, is used to improve comprehension skills and encouraged appropriate behavior in autistic teaching of children. You can find them for sale on their site but you can also find some free printable versions on the internet too. If you print out the symbols be sure to use a color printer or color them yourself and laminate for durability.

International “No” Symbol

The international “No” symbol is the red circle with a line drawn through it. It is a very abstract concept of “no” for an autistic child. You can use the “No” symbol to convey several visual behavior management cards. For example, you can use the symbol as a card to place on a door that the child should not go out of. You can also place it over an activity on the child’s schedule to convey that the activity is not occurring that day or you can keep a “No” symbol card handy to display to your child whenever he or she begins to behave or act inappropriately.

Steps Directions

Certain tasks require a number of steps to be completed. For example, washing hands, getting ready for bed, getting ready for school, cleaning up after play, and brushing teeth. Using the task of “washing hands” as an example you can create a card that has images and words for:

Turn water on

Put soap in hand

Rub soap all over hands

Rinse hands

Turn off water

Dry hands

Make images with text for each of these and paste these on a card. Laminate it for durability.

There are many simple yet effective strategies you can use to help your child develop comprehension skills and improve behavior.

February 18, 2010

Hand Signals On Dog Obedience Training

Filed under: Pets — Tags: , , — admin @ 10:37 am




People are hooked on taking care of pets these days as they can be considered as one of the most valued possessions of a person. In choosing a pet, we have a variety of choices but dogs are more preferred. One reason for this is the ability of dogs to understand and follow commands from their owners. If given proper training, a dog can understand both verbal and sign commands. However, they tend to learn hand signals easier than words because dogs are very observant of body language.

Since we don’t have an official hand signals on dog obedience training we practice commonly used basic commands and these are the heel, sit, stay, down and come. Through hand signals, you can teach your dog to sit by starting with your arm at your side. You can then move your hands toward your chest, facing your palm upward. This is ideal if you’re inches away from your pet, otherwise try to grab your pet’s collar and gently push its rear into a sitting position.

Teach your dog to heel with your arms coming down in front of your dog with your palm extended forward. You can then command your pet to stay by slowly extending your arm and hand straight down with palm flat landing right next to your pet’s nose without contact. If your dog tries to sniff your hand, you can try to stop your dog in a gentle way. If you want your dog to lay down with its stomach on the floor and its feet in front, do this with your hand open flat, palm facing down and parallel to the floor, with arm bent at the elbow in a downward sweeping motion. Lastly, you can also teach your pet to come near you with your elbow bent and arms outstretched then move your arm to your chest.

It is advisable to combine verbal command with hand signals to enhance your pet’s knowledge about it. They will soon respond to either verbal or hand signal once they learn to relate your hand signal with the desired action. If that happens, it would be easy for the owner to command his or her pet in any way the pet understands. Bear in mind that if you want your pet to impress you then help them enjoy the dog obedience training by giving your pet a treat or some praise that will inspire him to do a good work. If your dog willfully disobeys you, physical punishment is a no-no as there are positive punishments available to increase your pet’s good behavior.

If your dog succeeds in doing these basic hand signals on dog obedience training then your pet is much ready for the advance one. You can try enrolling your pet to learn more of these, though you can also do this yourself for you to have a great bonding with your pet. Equip yourself with lots of information in training your dog by reading books, searching the web or seeking advice from experienced dog owners and trainers.

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