http://www.answerbag.com/profile/5 New Answerbag answers from Sigma6 Wed, 30 May 2012 01:10:11 -0700 Wed, 30 May 2012 01:10:11 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/483959 What is a VPN?<br /><br />VPN is short for Virtual Private Network. VPNs allow remote users to log in to a network, usually that of their company, to use company resources that would normally only be available to users who are physically in the building, on the company network. They typically require a user to log in... Tue, 07 Oct 2003 19:01:06 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/483959 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1029 What are the basic things to do to protect my computer from hackers?<br /><br />MOST IMPORTANT: Make sure your software has all the latest patches. Hackers usually take advantage of known software weaknesses, so if you keep up-to-date with your patches, you&#039;ll be a much tougher target. Make sure all unused processes or programs are shut down. Every process or... Tue, 07 Oct 2003 18:31:26 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1029 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1028 What is a VPN?<br /><br />VPN is short for Virtual Private Network. VPNs allow remote users to log in to a network, usually that of their company, to use company resources that would normally only be available to users who are physically in the building, on the company network. They typically require a user to log in... Tue, 07 Oct 2003 18:17:11 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1028 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/483957 What is a SFTP?<br /><br />Secure version of the FTP protocol, also written as S/FTP. SFTP uses SSL to encrypt the entire user session, thereby protecting the contents of files and the user&#039;s login name and password from network sniffers. Through normal FTP, usernames, passwords and file contents are all transferred... Mon, 06 Oct 2003 21:24:13 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/483957 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/483955 What is a FTP?<br /><br />File transfer protocol. This is a protocol built for the transfer of files from one computer to another over the Internet. It&#039;s operation typically involves an ftp client program on a machine accessing an ftp server program on a file server. FTP can be configured to allow anonymous logins... Mon, 06 Oct 2003 21:22:00 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/483955 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1022 Does it improve my odds to put more coins in a slot machine?<br /><br />Usually, yes. Always check the payout table on the slot, but most of them have the best odds for max bet amounts, and often the payout is dramatically better for max bets. If you&#039;re going to play anyway, you might as well give yourself the best odds. Mon, 06 Oct 2003 18:34:22 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1022 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1021 Do slot machine payouts vary by the cost to play?<br /><br />Yes. The payout on a nickel slot is likely to be around 85%, whereas a $5 slot may pay out closer to 95% or higher. The reason for this is that each machine has to pay for itself - a casino has to take a lot more nickels from players for them to make anywhere near as much money per machine as... Mon, 06 Oct 2003 18:31:49 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1021 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/483954 What is a honeypot?<br /><br />A computer within a network that is designed to be compromised. It is supposed to lure a hacker in while the network administrator tries to learn the attacker&#039;s methods, and perhaps even track them down. The honeypot has very few security measures enabled on it, and it should contain no... Mon, 06 Oct 2003 11:42:09 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/483954 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/483953 What is an IDS?<br /><br />Intrusion detection systems monitor either a network boundary (Network IDS) or a single host (Host IDS) in real-time, looking for patterns that indicate attacks from hackers. There are two basic types of IDS, knowledge-based and behavior-based - a knowledge-based IDS looks for patterns that... Mon, 06 Oct 2003 11:37:59 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/483953 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1020 How can I avoid infection from a virus?<br /><br />From: http://us.mcafee.com/virusInfo/default.asp?id=tips Do not open any files attached to an email from an unknown, suspicious or untrustworthy source. Do not open any files attached to an email unless you know what it is, even if it appears to come from a dear friend or someone you know.... Mon, 06 Oct 2003 11:26:21 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1020 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/483952 What are polymorphic viruses?<br /><br />A virus that, when replicating itself, creates copies that are different from itself, making them harder to detect. Each copy may use a different encryption algorithm, so each will look entirely different from the original and from each other. This property makes it harder for anti-virus... Mon, 06 Oct 2003 11:24:32 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/483952 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/483951 What is a malware?<br /><br />Colloquial term that has been coined recently. Refers to any software that has been created for &quot;evil&quot;, such as viruses, worms, trojans, spyware, etc. Mon, 06 Oct 2003 11:20:12 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/483951 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/483950 What is a Back Orifice?<br /><br />A remote administration tool that was developed by the Cult of the Dead Cow (cDc). Back Orifice can give a hacker full control over a victim&#039;s Windows-based machine, and it can sniff passwords and send them back to the hacker. Mon, 06 Oct 2003 11:17:40 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/483950 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/483949 What is a back door?<br /><br />Aka trapdoor. This is a feature that programmers build into some programs allowing them to gain access to it and to have special privileges. These are usually intended for system maintenance, but if the backdoor is discovered by a hacker, it can be very dangerous. Mon, 06 Oct 2003 11:14:28 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/483949 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1018 Why does a curveball curve?<br /><br />All pitches that have movement (aside from their normal flight towards home plate) take advantage of differences in air pressure on the different sides of the ball. These differences are caused by the rotation of the ball. For instance, let&#039;s say a pitch from a right-hander has rotation... Sun, 05 Oct 2003 10:08:25 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1018 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1017 I want to change my battery. Is there any special way I have to do it, or do I just take the bolts off the negative and positive posts and replace the battery?<br /><br />As far as I know, nothing has really changed when it comes to batteries. Just take off the lugs, pull the battery, put in the new one, bolt it down somehow so it doesn&#039;t shift around, and re-attach the lugs. Just make sure if you take the positive lead off first that it doesn&#039;t touch... Sun, 05 Oct 2003 09:38:59 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1017 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/483948 What is a BMR?<br /><br />Basal metabolic rate. This is the amount of energy that your body will burn at rest, per day. That&#039;s right, even if you&#039;re just sitting on the couch, your body is burning energy, just helping you breathe, pump blood, keep your body temp up, etc. Your BMR is affected by heredity, body... Fri, 03 Oct 2003 16:26:30 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/483948 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1010 What factors affect your weight?<br /><br />Found on: http://my.webmd.com/content/healthwise/4/956 Your weight is affected by three major factors: your genetic inheritance, nutrition, and physical activity. Genetics It is estimated that 30% to 40% of the difference in weight between individuals is due to heredity. Heredity affects... Fri, 03 Oct 2003 16:23:25 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1010 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1009 How can I reduce the fat content in my diet?<br /><br />To control the amount of fat you eat: Fill up on fruits, vegetables, and grains, the foods at the base of the food guide pyramid. Think of meat as a side dish instead of as the center of your meal. Try main dishes that feature pasta, rice, beans, and/or vegetables. Or create low-meat... Fri, 03 Oct 2003 16:18:32 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1009 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/483947 What is a hypertrophy?<br /><br />Growth of a muscle fiber Fri, 03 Oct 2003 14:36:53 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/483947 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/483946 What is a hyperplasia?<br /><br />The splitting of a muscle fiber into multiple fibers. Fri, 03 Oct 2003 14:36:29 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/483946 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/483945 What is a hardgainer?<br /><br />One who is not genetically predispositioned to put on muscle. Fri, 03 Oct 2003 14:35:21 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/483945 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1008 How do I avoid or get rid of shin splints?<br /><br />------------ START --------- Shin splints (Harry Y Xu hyx1@cunixa.cc.columbia.edu) (Doug Poirier os2user@dougp.austin.ibm.com) (Rodney Sanders rdsand@ccmail.monsanto.com) Excerpts from _The SportsMedicine Book_ by Gabe Mirkin, MD. and Marshall Hoffman: ... Fri, 03 Oct 2003 14:30:58 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1008 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1007 Is the order in which muscles are worked important?<br /><br />YES! The muscles should be work from largest to smallest. If you already have enough size in most of the large muscles then work your weakest body part first. The muscles should be worked in this order: quads, chest, back, hamstrings, shoulders, calves, triceps, biceps, forearms/wrists, abs. ... Fri, 03 Oct 2003 14:23:53 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1007 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1006 Will aerobics stunt growth?<br /><br />Yes. If you&#039;re training for maximum muscle mass, aerobics will slow down muscle growth. Fri, 03 Oct 2003 14:18:37 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1006 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1005 How do I get over a plateau?<br /><br />Plateaus are when you become &quot;stuck&quot; at lifting a certain weight for weeks and you can&#039;t seem to get past it. Here are a few ways to get through a plateau. - Take a week off. Give your body a chance to rest. - Cycle your training and change your exercises. - Work on the... Fri, 03 Oct 2003 14:17:46 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1005 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1004 What's a suggested beginner weight routine?<br /><br />Beginners, as well as advanced, should stick to the basic exercises. Basic is not meant as -beginner- but as an exercise that uses a lot of muscles. Rest is very important. During the actual weight training the muscle is broken down, it grows/rebuilds while it&#039;s resting, usually taking... Fri, 03 Oct 2003 14:15:42 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1004 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1003 What is an anaerobic exercise?<br /><br />Anaerobic means lack of oxygen. Your muscles are working in an oxygen deprived state. This causes your body to produce sugar-burning enzymes. You are expending energy faster than your body can replace it by metabolizing oxygen. An anaerobic exercise is any activity that fails to meet the... Fri, 03 Oct 2003 14:13:24 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1003 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1002 What is an aerobic exercise?<br /><br />Aerobic means oxygen. Your muscles are working in an oxygen rich state. After 12 minutes it causes your body to produce FAT-burning enzymes. According to Covert Baily, an aerobic exercise is one that fits the following four requirements. A. Is steady, nonstop. B. Lasts twelve minutes... Fri, 03 Oct 2003 14:11:28 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1002 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1001 What are the best ways to lose weight?<br /><br />From: http://www.faqs.org/faqs/misc-fitness/part1/ Don&#039;t be so concerned about how much you weigh. Instead be concerned about how much of that weight is FAT. You want the weight loss to be caused by losing FAT, not muscle or water. To lose weight you need to burn more calories... Fri, 03 Oct 2003 14:07:13 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1001 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1000 What should my heart rate be while I exercise in order to lose fat?<br /><br />Heart Rate (HR) is the number of times the heart beats per minute. This is usually taken by pressing on the front, left side of the neck, or the inner wrist, and counting the number of beats in a certain time. i.e. If you counted 10 beats, starting at zero, in 10 seconds your HR would be 60... Fri, 03 Oct 2003 13:46:59 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1000 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/999 How do I get a washboard stomach, or lose fat around a particular body part?<br /><br />Repeat after me &quot;You can&#039;t spot reduce!&quot;. Men generally store FAT around their waist, while women generally keep it around their hips. There is no exercise, magical cream (yet), plastic wrap procedure, or anything else other than liposuction, that will remove FAT from a certain... Fri, 03 Oct 2003 13:45:18 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/999 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/560 What do I have to do to complete the game "100%"?<br /><br />What you need for 100%: All 21 Storyline missions completed All 8 Assets completed All 19 Cuban, Haitian, Love Fist, Biker, Avery Carrington, and Phil Cassidy missions completed All 5 Phone missions completed (Assinations) All 7 Hideouts owned All 8... Sun, 17 Aug 2003 14:13:56 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/560 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/559 What are the different endings, and what triggers them?<br /><br />(From Brian Nii&#039;s Dynasty Warriors 4 FAQ/Walkthrough, bnii@hawaii.edu) Each Musou Mode in the game has four possible endings depending on your performance. After the history of your campaign plays, a short poem will be displayed, which will determine which ending you receive. Strength... Sun, 17 Aug 2003 14:11:05 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/559 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/483792 What is a POST?<br /><br />Power-on self test - when your computer boots, it goes through several self-tests. If something is wrong, it will beep in certain patterns to signify what is wrong. Tue, 12 Aug 2003 22:21:34 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/483792 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/491 Are domestic cats the only ones to walk with their tails in the air?<br /><br />Yes. Wildcats walk with their tails either horizontal or tucked between their legs. Tue, 12 Aug 2003 10:57:10 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/491 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/490 I've seen competitive gamers tweak their systems to get 200+ frames per second. Can't the human eye only see 30-60 fps? Why do people do this?<br /><br />This is important because when you get into a &quot;firefight&quot;, that is, when there are a lot of people/objects on the screen, your system will slow down. Because it has to process so much graphical information, your system could chug down to the 30 frames per second range or even lower... Tue, 12 Aug 2003 09:26:35 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/490 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/483668 What is a pocket?<br /><br />Refers to the first two cards you are dealt in poker. If you are dealt a pair, they are called a &quot;pocket pair&quot;. Tue, 01 Jul 2003 17:14:24 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/483668 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/483655 What is a blow-off valve?<br /><br />This valve is only used on cars with a turbocharger or supercharger. When you are giving the car heavy throttle, there is a lot of pressure in the intake, and when you lay off the throttle suddenly, that pressure needs to be released. This is what the blow-off valve does. On some cars this... Tue, 01 Jul 2003 17:14:24 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/483655 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/483681 What is a CPU?<br /><br />Central processing unit, also known as the &quot;processor.&quot; This chip sits on your motherboard and it does all of the computations that really make your computer work. Tue, 01 Jul 2003 17:14:24 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/483681 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/483667 What is a DVR?<br /><br />Digital Video Recorder Tue, 01 Jul 2003 17:14:24 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/483667 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/483658 What is a SEO?<br /><br />Search engine optimizer - a company that will help optimize your site so it will rank better in search engine results. Tue, 01 Jul 2003 17:14:24 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/483658 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/483648 What is a P/E ratio?<br /><br />Ratio of the company&#039;s price (market cap) to its earnings (net income), or, alternatively, its price per share to its earnings per share. Tue, 01 Jul 2003 17:14:24 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/483648 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/483672 What is a straight?<br /><br />You have a straight when you have five cards in sequential order, but not in the same suit. Tue, 01 Jul 2003 17:14:24 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/483672 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/483671 What is a flush?<br /><br />You have a &quot;flush&quot; when you have five cards of the same suit. Tue, 01 Jul 2003 17:14:24 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/483671 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/483670 What is a full house?<br /><br />A hand where you have three of one card, and two of another, such as 3 aces and two kings. A full house is ordinarily a very strong hand. Tue, 01 Jul 2003 17:14:24 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/483670 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/483669 What is a river?<br /><br />The last card you are dealt, also known as the &quot;river card&quot;. Tue, 01 Jul 2003 17:14:24 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/483669 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/483673 What is a straight flush?<br /><br />A straight flush is five cards in sequential order all in the same suit. Tue, 01 Jul 2003 17:14:24 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/483673 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/483674 What is a 3D card?<br /><br />A 3D card is a video card specifically for 3D applications, such as games. 3D cards are required for most games these days. Tue, 01 Jul 2003 17:14:24 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/483674 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/483662 What are IP addresses?<br /><br />Every computer on the Internet has an IP address that identifies it. An IP address (in IP version 4) is made up of four numbers of up to three digits separated by periods, like 123.456.789.123. Each of those numbers can have a value between 0 and 255. Researchers are working on a specification... Tue, 01 Jul 2003 17:14:24 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/483662 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/483680 What is a motherboard?<br /><br />The motherboard is what all other components of your computer attach to. It is a large circuit board with slots for your CPU, memory, video card, and other cards. Tue, 01 Jul 2003 17:14:24 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/483680 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/483676 What is an overclock?<br /><br />Overclocking is when you change the speed of your motherboard, forcing your CPU to run faster than the speed it is rated at. This can be a cheap way to eke a little extra performance out of your computer, but it can also cause crashing and overheating of your system. Tue, 01 Jul 2003 17:14:24 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/483676 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/483665 What is an intercooler?<br /><br />An intercooler cools the air coming into your turbo or supercharger. It works the same way a radiator cools your water - it runs the air inside a lattice of aluminum airways that are cooled (from the outside) by air coming into the front of the car. Tue, 01 Jul 2003 17:14:24 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/483665 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/43 What's the difference between the new Gameboy Advance SP and the old one?<br /><br />The biggest difference is the backlit screen. Because the screen is backlit, it is much easier to see, especially outdoors or in a well-lit room. Sat, 28 Jun 2003 14:50:16 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/43 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/42 Is it worth it to buy an S-video cable for my game systems?<br /><br />If you have a good, sharp television then yes, it is. The picture will be noticably clearer. On old or blurry televisions, you may not notice the difference. Sat, 28 Jun 2003 14:48:20 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/42 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/41 Can you play DVDs on an Xbox?<br /><br />Yes, but you will need to buy an extra kit to do this. Sat, 28 Jun 2003 14:45:23 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/41 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/38 How many "megapixels" should I look for in a camera for casual use (vacation shots, parties, etc.)?<br /><br />2.1 megapixels is usually fine. This will allow you to take pictures at 1600x1200 resolution, which is easily good enough for 4x6 prints. Sat, 28 Jun 2003 13:38:20 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/38 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/37 I have DirecTV - what digital video recorders work with DirecTV?<br /><br />Tivo offers a version of their DVR called DirecTivo. Sat, 28 Jun 2003 12:54:28 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/37 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/36 What is a digital video recorder and why would I want one?<br /><br />Digital video recorders (DVR) record television (whether it&#039;s coming from your antenna, cable or a satellite) onto a hard disk, similar to that of a computer. This allows you to record many shows without changing tapes or anything - you just save them onto the hard drive and call them up at... Sat, 28 Jun 2003 12:52:37 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/36 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/40 What's the difference between digital and optical zoom?<br /><br />Optical zoom uses the camera&#039;s lenses to zoom in, and is far superior to digital zoom. Digital zoom uses the camera&#039;s software to try to magnify the image, sort of like using zoom when using Photoshop. Digital zoom shots usually end up looking blurry. Sat, 28 Jun 2003 11:40:27 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/40 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/39 What is the most cost-effective way to print digital pictures?<br /><br />Costco&#039;s one-hour photo lab will print 4x6&#039;s for 14 cents each. Most online services I&#039;ve seen (Shutterfly, Ofoto) cost significantly more, and printing at home is also usually expensive if you use glossy paper. Sat, 28 Jun 2003 11:40:27 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/39 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/20 How often should I change my oil?<br /><br />It is recommended to change your oil every 2500 to 3000 miles. This will extend the life of your engine. Fri, 13 Jun 2003 18:43:15 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/20 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/21 Which is better, synthetic or natural oil?<br /><br />In most cases, synthetic will be better. It doesn&#039;t break down at high temperatures, so it helps your engine last longer. It is definitely worth the extra money. Fri, 13 Jun 2003 18:43:15 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/21 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/18 Do those big, noisy mufflers I see on all the Civics actually improve performance?<br /><br />Most do give a slight boost in performance, but I suppose it&#039;s your call as to whether it&#039;s worth the money... You probably wouldn&#039;t be able to notice the difference in power. Wed, 11 Jun 2003 12:03:44 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/18