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  • Instant Messaging With A Difference  By : Paul McIndoe
    If you dislike the idea of having to stay at your computer when you use instant messaging, you will find the latest wave of phones rather intriguing.
  • Molding our world: plastics as part of our daily lives  By : mkLINK Internet Marketing Tips
    The article outlines what plastics are, the benefits of plastics, the differences between and the applications of many plastics. The article concludes that although the technicalities of their existence may not be understood, their importance is.
  • Does technology play a vital role in wholesale trading?  By : William King
    This article focuses on the importance of technology, particularly Internet technology in a wholesale trading business.
  • Clean Room Technology  By : jameswalsh
    Our data storage needs are growing at a rapid pace. While storing our data electronically helps us do away with stocking piles and piles of hard paper, it does pose a risk to our data as well. Electronic devices, by their very nature, are fragile and prone to errors. Hard disks and other data storage devices are no exception to this rule.
  • How Reliable is Recycled Tape Media?  By : jameswalsh
    With people increasingly storing and creating electronic data, creating effective data backups has become imperative.
  • Hard Disks and Clean Rooms  By : jameswalsh
    Today’s computers and laptops have an amazing speed of data processing. The power of the silicon processor makes many things possible such as running multimedia files and downloading a huge amount of data from anywhere in the world through the Internet. The digital devices, particularly computers and laptops, need a storage media that should have some unique features.
  • Digital Pictures and Data Recovery  By : jameswalsh
    Mankind has always been in love with images. It will not be wrong to say that images are almost as old as the time when we humans learnt to walk on two legs. There are thousands of caves littered all over the world carrying crude images scribbled on the walls by the stone-age man using a chalk…
  • Introduction to Tape Drives as Backup Devices  By : jameswalsh
    The world of digital backup is almost notorious for its cut-throat competition. If Sony launches a high quality DVD in the market and Samsung fails to follow up with a better version in about two weeks, then they have to fall back in the race.
  • Data Loss and Its Possible Consequences  By : jameswalsh
    In the world we live in, information is the source of all power. Given the importance of data, it is only natural that data theft, data loss, data protection and data recovery would all become naturally important areas of concern for everyone all over the world.
  • Mechanical Failure and Data Loss From a Hard Disk  By : jameswalsh
    We have become so dependent on our electronic data that it almost seems as if our data controls our lives. While traditionally, you may have been so used to dropping by your nearest post office to drop in an important letter, it would almost seem painful to do so now if you are not able to send an instant electronic mail.
  • Information Overload: The Silent Burden  By : Robert D. Thomson
    Article on information overload and why IO is still an underestimated threat to productivity.
  • What does GPS stand for?  By : Robert D. Thomson
    GPS stands for Global Positioning Service. GPS allows people to use an electronic unit to determine their exact location (within a margin of error) on the globe using satellite technology originally developed by the government.
  • Introduction to CD Mastering  By : Robert D. Thomson
    CD mastering is the final chance for creative input when you create a compact disc.
  • Ten Benefits Of Bluetooth Technology  By : Robert D. Thomson
    In this article, we list ten benefits and reasons to use Bluetooth technology.
  • What is dBm?  By : Robert D. Thomson
    Sometimes identified as dBmW, dBm has to do with the degree of power measured in decibels as it relates to one millwatt.
  • Bluetooth  By : Robert D. Thomson
    Bluetooth is by far not just to be used as a hands free device for a cellphone.
  • WHAT IS EEPROM?  By : Robert D. Thomson
    EEPROM is a type of ready-only memory that can be modified by the user of the ROM.
  • Free VoIP  By : Robert D. Thomson
    Free VoIP is a loosely used term to denote various offerings of Voice over Internet Protocol that are considered to be free of charge to the end user.
  • What is HDCP?  By : Robert D. Thomson
    Developed by the Intel Corporation, HDCP stands for high-bandwidth digital content protection.
  • What is LSASS?  By : Robert D. Thomson
    lsass.exe is part of the security system that comes along with Microsoft Windows. The task of lsass.exe is to verify the validity of users when they log onto the PC.
  • What is MP4?  By : Robert D. Thomson
    Similar to how MP3 files work by compressing audio files without affecting the audio's quality, MP4 works the same way, but with video files and with added complexity.
  • What is a MAC Address?  By : Robert D. Thomson
    MAC addresses are an example of an address that resides on the datalink layer of an OSI model.
  • What is HDMI?  By : Robert D. Thomson
    HDMI, or high definition multimedia interface, is a type of audio and video interface that is used for the transmission of uncompressed digital streams.
  • Making Use of a PDF Editor  By : Robert D. Thomson
    PDF is a Portable Document Format that allows a viewer to be able to see a document or compilation of documents within one convenient file. This format is used for e-books, reports, datasheets, and exchange of documents via the Internet.
  • What is S/PDIF?  By : Robert D. Thomson
    S/PDIF is a type of data link layer and physical layer for the transfer of digital audio signals between multiple devices or stereo components.
  • What is UDP?  By : Robert D. Thomson
    UDP, or User Datagram Protocol, is one of the several core protocols of the standard Internet protocol suite.
  • What is a VLAN?  By : Robert D. Thomson
    A Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN) is a group of hosts that feature a like set of requirements and can communicate as though they were all connected via the same wires.
  • What is SS7?  By : Robert D. Thomson
    Signaling System 7 is an operating system that is designed to function on a public switched telephone network.
  • DVD copy software for mobile devices  By : Robert D. Thomson
    Modern life is full of DVD, video and audio production. We use them every day and everywhere. In order to make our connections with it more easily.
  • Protecting Standard Computers In Industrial Applications  By : Robert D. Thomson
    How to protect a standard computer and printer on a shop floor, to ensure more efficient runing of the production area.
  • Net Cards are needed in your business  By : Robert D. Thomson
    A smart card can help keep your companies data more secure than magnetic stripe cards.
  • Vyatta Launches Community Edition 4  By : Robert D. Thomson
    Vyatta (meaning ‘open’ in ancient Sanskrit), which took the networking world by storm through its introduction of the first commercially supported, open-source router and firewall solution a few years ago, is back in the news once again, this time with its robust and innovative network operating system, Vyatta Community Edition 4 (VC4).
  • Planet Deploys Automated Self Restore  By : Robert D. Thomson
    In the web hosting industry of late, it is raining new products and tools.
  • DNS Servers  By : Robert D. Thomson
    DNS stands for Domain Name System and it's used for IP to name translations.
  • ICMP  By : Robert D. Thomson
    ICMP or Internet Control Message Protocol is a network protocol used in Internet Protocol (IP).
  • What is Error 403?  By : Robert D. Thomson
    We get the 403 Forbidden HTTP error when the client was able to communicate with the server, but the server does not let the client access the required data.
  • The Smart Card  By : Robert D. Thomson
    A smart card is a pocket sized card with implanted integrated circuits which can process information.
  • What is an EPROM?  By : Robert D. Thomson
    EPROM or Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory is rewritable memory chip that can hold its data without power.
  • What is MTTR and How Does it Affect You?  By : Robert D. Thomson
    MTTR, or Mean Time to Repair, is the typical time that a certain device will take to recover from any breakdown.
  • What's the Flack About FLAC?  By : Robert D. Thomson
    The Free Lossless Audio Codec, or FLAC, is a type of file format for the compression of audio data.
  • Even Bugs have ears!  By : GVE
    Times are such that we don’t get to trust anyone. Sometimes, we don’t even trust ourselves. Such is the state of affairs that clandestine operations, meetings and activities are a primary requisite now-a-days.
  • EEPROM's  By : Robert D. Thomson
    EEPROM stands for Electrically Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory, and it is the name of a tiny chip which contains data code.
  • HDMI  By : Robert D. Thomson
    HDMI stands for High Definition Multimedia Interface, and it is an interface for uncompressed, completely digital audiovisuals.
  • Proxies  By : Robert D. Thomson
    Proxies act as a buffer between a computer and the things on the Internet which that computer accesses, such as web pages and FTP archives.
  • There's a New Cable in Town: CAT-6 Ethernet Cables  By : Robert D. Thomson
    Category 6 cable, which is commonly called as Cat-6, is a cable standard for Gigabit Ethernet and other network protocols which is backward compatible with the Category 5/5e and Category 3 cable standards.
  • FSK  By : Robert D. Thomson
    FSK refers to Frequency Shift Keying and it is a way to transmit digital signals. Before understanding what exactly FSK is and what it does, it is important to understand where it came from.
  • What is a dBm?  By : Robert D. Thomson
    A dBm, also referred to as a dBmW, is the notation used for the ratio of power in decibels (dB) to one milliwatt (mW). dBm is commonly used in a variety of ways, but most commonly refers to the power used by radio, fiber optic networks, and microwaves.
  • What is PHProxy and How Can I Use It?  By : Robert D. Thomson
    PHProxy is a type of proxy website that allows one to gain access to websites that would otherwise be blocked. These PHProxy websites allow for the free and unchallenged entry on to websites such as MySpace.com and Facebook.com without a user name or a registered computer.
  • Digital Asset Management Is On The Rise  By : Ben Needles
    These days, when people talk about business assets, in many cases they are talking about much more than the physical or tangible assets that have long been the primary measuring stick of a businesses value
  • What are QVGA Specifications?  By : Robert D. Thomson
    QVGA, also known as Quarter VGA is a screen size and resolution measurement. This measurement and resolution is most commonly used for PDA’s, cell phones, and hand held games. These screens tend to be portrait in orientation rather than the landscape orientation that people are used to on televisions or computer screens.
  • What Is The Difference Between QPSK And The Other PSK Links?  By : Robert D. Thomson
    QPSK, other wise known as Quadrature Phase Shift Keying, is an algorithm for information transfers from a computer or server to the internet. This information enables the user to take information from the primary computer and upload it or stream it to the internet with ease. The QPSK link is not prone to degrading and therefore can be used frequently and for long periods. This makes it possible to spend more time uploading or streaming information and less time repairing or creating alternative links.
  • SSID: What Is It And How To Prevent Its Theft  By : Robert D. Thomson
    SSID, the shortened form of Service Set Identifier, is the network name of a wireless LAN system. This system picks up all transmissions of wireless communication, but only allows for the communication of two or more signals that share the same service set identifier number.
  • Multicast Wireless?  By : Robert D. Thomson
    Multicasting is the process of broadcasting a huge number of routing packets to multiple destinations with the use of fewer networks. Multicasting when used over wireless networks like cellular telephones is known as multicast wireless.
  • Convert DVD to AVI  By : Robert D. Thomson
    Today it is possible to convert DVD to AVI and also AVI to DVD format. These two tasks and many others can now even be performed with a single piece of video editing software.
  • What is a Multilayer PCB?  By : Robert D. Thomson
    A Multilayer PCBs consist of multiple layers of electronic components placed over each other.
  • DEX and MDB Two of the Most Oft mentioned and Misunderstood Technologies  By : Ben Needles
    It amazes me how frequently I hear people confuse MDB and DEX, as if they are related
  • What is ISAKMP?  By : Robert D. Thomson
    ISAKMP stands for Internet Security Association and Key Management Protocol. ISAKMP is a protocol used for establishing the security associations and the cryptographic keys. A security association is used to support secure communication and it refers to the establishment of the shared security information between two networks.
  • 12 Differences between Plasma VS LCD  By : Tech Gomez
    The buying of large-screen TVs has absolutely skyrocketed lately. Apparently, everyone wants one of their own – and with good reason. The large-screen TV has come a long way from those faded-out behemoths of old that took up half your living room and never really produced a picture of decent quality. Now, however, especially in combination with HDTV, you can get not only a nice, large picture, but a sharp, clean one too.
  • The Future of Bluetooth  By : Insane Seb
    Because it meets the basic needs of connectivity in
  • How to Choose a GPS Navigation System  By : Ben Needles
    Choosing a GPS navigation device can be a daunting process especially if you have never used a GPS device
  • The Doppler Weather Radar Has Evolved  By : Ben Needles
    The first Doppler weather radar was commissioned in 1964 by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, or NOAA
  • Sony Ericsson Xperia Review  By : Robert D. Thomson
    Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications has launched a new Xperia series, which is going to replace the current P series business handsets.
  • Being Green is now Fashionable and Profitable  By : Robert D. Thomson
    The environment is a hot topic these days and it's almost becoming fashionable to worry about looking after the planet. There are so many different ways to be a little greener, such as recycling, cycling to work, reusing plastic bags, reducing food miles and turning your gadgets off rather than using standby. Being environmentally friendly is quickly becoming big business and offers many opportunities.
  • What A Ceramic Filter Is Used For  By : Ben Needles
    When one mentions a ceramic filter to them, one would either see images of water filters, electric filters or perhaps not have a clue about what it is
  • Blu Ray 101  By : Demetrius Schutze
    The headlines read: "Sony Says Blu-Ray will Conquer Half the Market By 2008." Until now, you may have never have heard of the Blu-Ray disc player before. Don't be alarmed with the difficulty in staying abreast of the latest technology! One consolation is that you weren't tricked into buying the now d
  • Give Me My Blackberry Or Give Me Death  By : Ben Needles
    I remember it well
  • What is Cell Phone Tracking  By : Robert D. Thomson
    Most new phones are equipped with GPS (Global Positioning System) to be able to be tracked by the provider. These type of phones can be tracked by satellites that are orbiting the earth. These satellites used to only be used by the government to help during warfare, but over the past several years, this technology has been put to use in many new different ways.
  • IP Address  By : Robert D. Thomson
    IP stands for Internet Protocol, therefore an IP address is a unique number used by network equipment in order to communicate and interfere between them using the IP standard.
  • ATSC  By : Robert D. Thomson
    ATSC (Advanced Television Systems Committee) is a group formed in 1982 that developed the ATSC Standards for digital televisions in the United States and in many other countries such as Canada, South Korea, Mexico, and Honduras. The abbreviations are also known to refer to the ATSC Standards itself.
  • The Benefits Businesses Find Using GPS Fleet Tracking  By : Ben Needles
    GPS tracking in fleet vehicles is being used more often by businesses that deliver merchandise to their clients
  • All You Need to Know About C-Arms  By : Ben Needles
    A C-Arm refers to a piece of equipment that is now widely used in hospitals and elite doctors offices
  • How GPS Tracking Can Save Companies Money In Todays Market  By : Ben Needles
    GPS Tracking in Fleet Vehicles has become a necessity in todays business world
  • HyperTerminal  By : Robert D. Thomson
    HyperTerminal is communications software used to connect to other computers over modems, RS-232 serial connections, or telnet. In order to use HyperTerminal, the user will have to know details about the computer they wish to connect to, such as the number to dial or the IP address.
  • Define Radius Server  By : Robert D. Thomson
    Radius, Remote Authentication Dial In User Service is a networking concept which is used to provide access to users to services which require logging in, generally with a username and password. This protocol uses servers to store information in the form of a list of user names or passwords. So, when a user wants to log onto for example, the internet, he enters his user name and password and submits them. The data is sent to the RADIUS server and checked against a list of existing users and their respective passwords. If the username and password entered by the user matches the one on the list, then the user is granted access to the internet.
  • UIF File  By : Robert D. Thomson
    A UIF file stands for Universal Image Format. It is a powerful compression format for image files and is used for backing up your CDs/DVDs. First, we may define an image file as equivalent to a CD/DVD or an exact replica of a CD/DVD. The UIF file format contains several enhanced features not usually found in ISO.
  • Define ODBC  By : Robert D. Thomson
    ODBC (Open Data Base Connectivity) is a function library which provides a common API (Application Programming Interface) for ODBC compliant database management systems.
  • What is a netmask calculator and how do I calculate it?  By : Robert D. Thomson
    A netmask calculator is basically a script or a program that automatically calculates the netmask numbers for you. Netmask is simply a code of numbers that is used to correctly transfer messages among machines in the same subnet. So, a netmask would work together with the router to determine whether the data goes. For example, if the host’s IP address was 63.243.31.41 and the netmask was 255.255.255.0, the netmask is responsible for telling the machine what numbers in IP address are the subnet and what numbers in the IP address is the machine. In this case, 63.172.202 would be the subnet part while 41 would be the machine part. So, any machine in the 63.172.202 would be part of the (local) subnet and thus, the netmask is exactly what assists in differentiating the IP address.
  • Hydrogen Fuel: What are Hydrogen Fuel Cells?  By : Austin Perry
    There are already several alternative sources of energy. One of these alternative sources was originally intended for space programs but now, some studies are already considering it for car use. Hydrogen fuel cells are indeed gaining much attention in today?s times when there is a great need for another energy source
  • Using the Term Hydrogen Fuel Cell Car  By : Austin Perry
    Perhaps you?ve already heard about fuel cells or even about hydrogen fuel cell car. Yet, only a few knows how it works and why it is very important in the coming years. Global warming poses a great threat to the Earth and one way to address such problem is to look for an alternative source of energy
  • The Truth about Hydrogen Fuel Systems  By : Austin Perry
    HHO or hybrid hydrogen oxygen is gaining much popularity these days. Perhaps its popularity can be due to the high prices of gas in the world market. A lot of car owners as well as homeowners want to know how hydrogen fuel systems work
  • Who was it that Invented Electricity  By : Robert D. Thomson
    Electricity is a naturally occurring form of energy found in nature, and human beings did not invent it. Natural forms of electricity are found in lightning and in all electro-chemical impulses within living beings. For instance, the heartbeat is controlled by a micro-impulse of electricity. All forms of thought are electro-chemical impulses traveling within the neural network in the brain.
  • OLED  By : Robert D. Thomson
    An Organic Light Emitting Diode or OLED is an electronic device that emits light when a voltage is applied across its terminals. Since organic compounds are used in certain layers within the device, it is known as an “Organic” LED, as opposed to normal LEDs which use inorganic compounds. Since some layers are conductive and some are resistive in nature, the device is known as an organic semi-conductor.
  • Hydrogen Fuel: The Quest for Hydrogen Fuel  By : Austin Perry
    Are you still one of those people who find hydrogen-powered cars unbelievable? Well, you?d better think again. One of the best automakers in the market today is on a quest to produce a vehicle that can run using hydrogen fuel. BMW says that this year, 2008, they will introduce the first hydrogen powered vehicle
  • HSCSD  By : Robert D. Thomson
    HSCSD or High Speed - Circuit Switched Data is a high speed data transfer technology for GSM-based networks. It improves upon the Circuit Switched Data technology in order to enhance data throughput capacity while using currently existing network infrastructure.
  • Hydrogen from Chocolate Waste - for Fuel?  By : Austin Perry
    Energy issues are currently being faced by almost every country today. One possible answer is hydrogen fuel. But can hydrogen be really used for fuel?
  • The Purpose Of Metal Detectors  By : Ben Needles
    Metal detectors are quite useful
  • Why Fibre Optic Leads Are Good To Use Over Copper Cables  By : Ben Needles
    What are fibre optic leads and what is their purpose? The first hint should indicate that it is a cable used for electrical purposes
  • Nokia N96 Due for Release Next Month  By : Robert D. Thomson
    The new Nokia N96 is a fabulously designed 3G smart phone that features an unique dual opening mechanism which is also designed to be the next flagship of Nokia handsets.
  • People Search by Phone through Yahoo  By : Jenny Clark
    We want to communicate with a long lost friend or a relative yet we lost their numbers or we really don’t have any communication with them for a long time. Actually, we can have it in a simple way. Online searching can be very helpful for you. You don’t have to hire anybody to do the work for you and spend much of your money. There are many search engines on the Internet that can be your companion to your people search by phone
  • MTTR  By : Robert D. Thomson
    MTTR stands for Mean Time To Repair.
    MTTR is the amount of time between when something breaks and when it has been repaired and is fully functional again.
  • ECC Memory  By : Robert D. Thomson
    ECC memory is Error-Correcting Code memory.
  • EVDO  By : Robert D. Thomson
    Evolution Data Optimized, also known as Evolution Data Only or EVDO (EV-DO) is a type of broadband data transfer standard designed for cellular networks. It was adopted primarily by Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA) network providers as one of the major components of the CDMA2000 standards family. EVDO is currently the primary competitor for HSDPA, or High-Speed Downlink Packet Access. Like HSDPA, EVDO is a third generation cellular technology (3G) which can be used to download various bits of data, voice, and television shows from the cellular network to an EVDO device. EVDO in the United States is currently offered by Sprint, Alltel, and Verizon Wireless providers. One of the limitations of transmitting and receiving mobile data is the lack of bandwidth. EVDO technology was created to overcome this limitation and deliver large amounts of data to and from mobile devices.
  • CMYK  By : Robert D. Thomson
    A color model in computer terms is a list of numbers which can be used to uniquely identify colors. CMYK, which stands for Cyan Magenta Yellow and Key or Black, is a color model which is used in digital printing. It has now been accepted to refer to the whole printing process. CMYK is sometimes called a subtractive color model since it gives colors by absorbing or ‘subtracting’ certain wavelengths from white light. It achieves very high quality of printing by setting ‘screen angles’ for various colors, which is the angle at which the wavelengths for these colors is absorbed. These angles are varied according to the number of colors needed.
  • IP Address Classes  By : Robert D. Thomson
    An IP address is the unique 12 digit number sequence used to identify you over the internet. Every addressing system needs to adhere to some rules so that unique identification can be made easier. As defined by the IEEE committee, an IP address must inform the internet as to what workstation it is part of and which particular node it is of. An IP address class is a series of five different ranges, an IP of which tells the internet how big the network is.
  • UDP  By : Robert D. Thomson
    UDP (User Datagram Protocol) is one of the two main transport protocols utilized in IP networks.
  • What are Molex Connectors  By : Robert D. Thomson
    A Molex connector is a lingo term used to refer to a type of connector used in microcomputers. The Molex connector was designed by Molex. Molex is a large electronic component manufacturing company founded in 1938.
  • How Do I Convert MP4 to MP3  By : Robert D. Thomson
    Converting MP4 to MP3 is extremely simple to do and usually only requires a small application. MP3 is one of the world's most popular digital audio formats, due to its high sound quality and high compression rate that makes these files very small and easy to work with.
  • Software Review: CADnection links AutoCAD to SharePoint  By : Robert Melkonyan
    But because the information repository is geared towards the business software, it provides no effective way to handle AutoCAD engineering data during design projects.
  • RAR Password  By : Robert D. Thomson
    A password can be used to protect the contents of a Rar file, which is a compressed file format. The user-defined password is used to encrypt the file using a strong AES-128 standard encryption algorithm. Anyone trying to extract the contents of the Rar file needs to supply the correct password that was used for encryption. If the person fails to supply a password or types in a wrong password, they cannot extract the contents of the Rar file.
  • How can I convert AVI to DVD?  By : Robert D. Thomson
    AVI to DVD conversion has become a fairly common type of file conversion these days. It has become fairly easy to burn a movie stored on your hard disk in AVI format to a disk so that you can watch it on a standard dvd player. But what is the difference between the two formats anyway?

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