Give Mars a Moon
By Lance Winslow - 04/01/2008
Some say that Mars went thru a Global Warming event and lost its atmosphere. Although this cannot be proven at this point, it sure makes for interesting news. In fact scientists believe that there was once extremely large but very shallow lakes, which did not freeze over due to the thermal heat from...
The History of the Ring Tone
By Nicolas Fogelholm - 04/01/2008
It started with the Nokia Tune, which is a 13 note rendering of Francisco Tarrega`s, Gran Vals, who was a 19th-century Spanish musician. The first ring tones were monophonic, which mean that only one note is played at a time. Some of the early cell phone models, had a built in ring tone composer. To...
Review of Popular Wireless Headphones
By Bradley James - 04/01/2008
Just about everyone would I agree, I think, that wires on headphones are just about the most annoying wires associated with any electronic device. When you listen to music you don`t want to have to stay in anyone one place, and you don`t want to have to worry about cords tripping you are pulling you...
Ring Tones - Big Business for a Little Sound!
By Katie Marie - 04/01/2008
But in recent times, we find that there is a lot of noise being made about ring tones and diversified types of business activities evolving around them. From handset manufacturers, to network carriers and finally to the online service providers, special care is being taken at all these levels to ens...
Why There Are Color Differences in Printing from Your PC
By Paul Curran - 04/01/2008
This article describes the basic properties of color, what the relationships are between them and the differences between what you see and what you actually get using your inkjet cartridges. Properties Most of you will have come across these three; Hue, Saturation and Brightness; if you have ...
What Does That Error Message Really Mean?
By Jim Edwards - 04/01/2008
Surf the `Net for about 10 minutes and chances rate very
high that you`ll encounter an error of one kind or
another. Whether the error message pops up on your own computer or
on a website loaded in your browser, knowing what the
error means can help you solve the problem much faster
and avoid hours ...
Scan/Print/Copy Machines: Do They Live Up to the Hype?
By Martin Coleman - 04/01/2008
Think Small. Think Cheaper. That`s the way the industry seems to be heading these days. Laptops are outselling desktops in some places. Those who can afford them are buying Palm Pilots. Zip drives are nearly all but forgotten. CDs and CD writers are now as common as floppies were in a previous compu...
Presence of Mind!
By HPriya Sivan - 04/01/2008
One day, a man walked into the produce section of his local supermarket and asked to buy half a head of lettuce. The boy working in that department told him that they only sold whole heads of lettuce. The man was insistent that the boy asks his manager about the matter. Walking into the back room, t...
Of Spam and Sandboxes
By Ross Lambert - 04/01/2008
About a month ago I had the privilege of giving a demo of the next version of Sonic Page Blaster to the attendees at Yanik Silver?s ?Underground Online Marketing Seminar?. I fielded a couple questions afterwards that bear a better treatment than I could manage on the spur of the moment and in less t...
Piloted Aircraft or Computerized Artificial Intelligent UAVs
By Lance Winslow - 04/01/2008
Currently our artificial intelligence research is not quite as good as a human organic brain however it will not be long before computers can beat a human in a dog fight. There are many limitations to an organic human to a UAV with special electronics, which can withstand 18 G?s. Pilots black out at...
Shy? Five Networking Questions To Expand Comfort Zone
By Rick Weaver - 04/01/2008
Networking is by far the best vehicle for building businesses, careers, and your circle of influence. It is through networking that we find advice on personal and business challenges, learn of job opportunities, and develop new business. Yet to many, the social aspects of networking events are far o...
What Can Be Done About Spyware And Adware
By Robert Dorrance - 04/01/2008
Having a good Spyware eliminator on your computer is vital now a days with all of the different Spyware, Adware, and other malicious computer parasites that are out there. Most of them are reasonably priced and very easy to use. Two of the biggest things that these Anti-Spyware programs accomplish ...
Microsoft Great Plains Project Accounting ? Overview For IT Director/Controller
By Andrew Karasev - 04/01/2008
Microsoft Business Solutions is now in process of creating so called Microsoft Suites: Microsoft Financials, Microsoft Logistics, Microsoft Manufacturing, Microsoft Professional Services - this last one will be based on Solomon Project module. The long story of Great Plains Software Project Account...
Dialing Up a Scam: Avoiding the Auto-Dialer Virus
By Darren Miller - 04/01/2008
For many, the daily walk to the mailbox evokes mixed feelings:
The glee that your favorite monthly magazine ? or a friend?s
hand-written letter (quite a surprise in the e-mail age) may be
waiting is countered by anxiety of how many bills the postman
left you. Now, imagine coming across your phon...
Microsoft Great Plains: exchange & brokerage ? implementation notes
By Andrew Karasev - 04/01/2008
If you company is small or mid-size special products or materials exchange broker, you probably have custom in-house made exchange application. Nowadays exchange is done over the internet, so you might have advanced web-based exchange application. Microsoft Business Solutions Great Plains could pl...
The Smartphone Dilemma
By Ian Tham - 04/01/2008
Is it better to have a separate mobile phone and a pda or is it better to have a device that combines the two together?
On the surface, it seems like a no brainer. Why bother with two devices when you can have one? It`s more convenient to carry one device wherever you go. You need more pock...
Try VoIP for Free - No Commitment, No Hardware
By Nathan Smith - 04/01/2008
Try VoIP Before Buying So you like the concept of `cutting` your phone service in favour of VoIP but are hesitant to take the plunge and abandon your `Landline` without trying it out for yourself first. Perhaps the advertised features and rates all sound a little `too-good-to-be-true`. The terrific ...
Why You Should Consider Sirius Satellite Radio
By Christopher Luck - 04/01/2008
What is the best entertainment at a cheap price for your car, home, or office? I know you might initially be thinking the internet or a DVD player is the answer, but the newest trend is a twist on an old form of entertainment. Satellite radio frees you from commercials and is a great experience for ...
Emergency Response VSAT Internet Communications
By Randy Scott - 04/01/2008
As 2005 begins, there are a number of products on the market which enable Emergency Response Units to have internet connectivity at remote disaster locations. The products marketed this year mount on vehicles from Fire Rescue units to most any type of truck or van, on specially designed trailers ut...
Help to Keep Alligators Afraid of Humans!
By Stephen Bis - 04/01/2008
Alligators are amazing creatures and surviors. However they have built a certain reputation of being very deadly and dangerous creatures. The American alligator is normally a somewhat docile creature who has a natural fear of man. Yes there have been attacks and deaths caused by alligators on humans...
Analog vs. Digital Cellular Phones
By Tim Gorman - 04/01/2008
Cellular phones are an amazing modern convenience, but it can be confusing for consumers to distinguish between the various options available. There are two main types of cellular phones: analog and digital. Each type operates slightly differently and has its own unique advantages and disadvantage...
Booming: Television News Channels in India
By Devi Prasad Mahapatra - 04/01/2008
News programmes have suddenly become hot property and are vying for attention with other popular programmes telecast in different channels. All major television broadcasters are including at least one news channel to their bouquet. The biggest headache for launching a satellite channel is programme ...
Here Are Some Tips For Safe and Appropriate Use of Your Mobile Phones
By Catherine Kenyeres - 04/01/2008
Bought the latest in mobile phones? Can?t wait to show the cellular phone off to your friends to project the new cool you? Have you considered your safety and appropriate use of your new wireless phone? What about damage? We have compiled a list of valuable tips for our wireless clients. Unplug ...
Oracle Financials: the Benefits of Oracle`s Fusion Principles
By Andrew Karasev - 04/01/2008
Fusion is a generic name, which Oracle is using, to define the new packages of middleware, architecture and also ERP applications. Mainly after the acquisitions Oracle has done, this urge as a need, to incorporate the best of each side. For example, Peoplesoft has excellence on human resources manag...
Increasing TAS in Modern Day Fighters with Expandable Wing Tips
By Lance Winslow - 04/01/2008
As fighter aircraft get faster and faster there is a diminishing return on more aerodynamic streamlining in designs. You can only build the aircraft so ?Aerodynamically Correct? once you have the best optimum design for speed, there is little you can do without changing the aircraft in-flight or the...
Computer Recycle-10 Guidelines
By Margarette Tustle - 04/01/2008
Are you interested in a computer recycle program, but you are unsure how to go about it or where to look? Here are some basic guidelines that will help you to make good decisions about donating your computer and finding a computer recycle plan to fit your needs. 1. Make sure that your computer rec...
Mobile Computing: Taking It With Us
By Leon Chaddock - 04/01/2008
For the holidays this year, more people will be getting mobile computing options than ever before in history. With so many various ways of staying connected through computers, people seem to not be able to get enough. This is great news for all of those out there that love new technology as it is ...
Department of Justice Humbled by FTC Farce on SPAM Decline
By Lance Winslow - 04/01/2008
The DOJ or Department of Justice is completely humbled by the Federal Trade Commission?s Consumer Protection Divisions Anti-SPAM Group?s dismal, degrading and disgusting demise as the worked to destroy SPAM. The CAN SPAM Act was mishandled by the Federal Trade Commission and by the FTC?s own admissi...
Your Network Can Save Lives ? How To Use Your Network as a Force For Good
By Soni Pitts - 04/01/2008
Although networking is usually thought of in terms of building a referral base, making contact with prospective leads or partners and so on, in the wake of Hurricane Katrina and other disasters, it quickly becomes apparent that a large, strong, and focused network can be used to do great good for th...
62 Ways to MAXIMIZE Your Approachability
By Scott Ginsberg - 04/01/2008
If you walk into your local bookstore and pick up any random title on interpersonal communication, the majority of the books will simply remind you to "always be approachable." Wow, you think, thanks for the advice. But when you walk into a room full of strangers, attend a national con...
Is Your Laptop or Home Computer Wireless Enabled?
By Kevin Erickson - 04/01/2008
Built in wireless capabilities are becoming almost standard equipment on most laptop and home computers these days for a couple of reasons. One of the primary reasons is cost. Adding wireless capacity is so inexpensive that it would be silly for the manufacturers not to add it. The perceived value o...
Tips For Getting Technical Support Help Online
By Cavyl Stewart - 04/01/2008
Sometimes your PC will start acting strange for no apparent reason or a program which you use regularly will all of a sudden stop working as it should. This can be a frustrating experience especially if you have no idea where to go for help. If this happens to you, don`t panic! Here are some simple ...
Big Brother: CCTV Surveillance
By John Morris - 04/01/2008
When it comes to protecting one`s family a new innovation referred to as the CCTV surveillance system has been created. Thanks to the CCTV surveillance system, you are able to easily watch over your surroundings as well as the people who go in and out of your building. In doing so, you will be able ...
Spyware Protection: A Must for Any Home Computer
By Phil Moyers - 04/01/2008
Now that spyware is the single most dangerous threat to home computers connected to the internet today, getting your hands on some sort of spyware and adware protection is critical. Spyware has outpaced computer viruses in its prevalence, and in the kind of damage it can do to your system. If you p...
Have You Downloaded Firefox Yet?
By Matthew Keegan - 04/01/2008
The internet browser market has long been dominated by Internet Explorer, but a new kid on the block -- Firefox -- is making strong inroads against the Microsoft product`s dominance. To date, over 75 million copies of Firefox have been downloaded by users around the world. Here are some reasons why...
The Importance of Backing Up Data
By Sezer Bozkurt - 04/01/2008
Back-ups are a very important, yet often neglected, part of using a computer. I learnt this the hard way. I had to rebuild my computer from scratch several times before implementing complete back-ups on the full system. Most people back up little to none of their files on a daily basis. They don?...
Artificial Intelligence Debate for UAVs VS Manned Aircraft in the Battlespace
By Lance Winslow - 04/01/2008
Mankind is fascinating with making artificial intelligence, which can compete with 150 million years of humankind and their organic brains. Many kids growing up are being introduced to robotic systems and many Colleges and Universities are hot on the trail at advancing our knowledge in what we call ...
Is Your Family Protected?
By Tiffany Baron - 04/01/2008
When you think about Security, what do you think of? We all have one device or another to assist in keeping us safe. We have pad locks and security systems to ...
What is ESR Meter?
By Jestine Yong - 04/01/2008
All capacitors have a certain amount of resistance to the passage of AC current. ESR (Equivalent Series Resistance) is the sum of all internal resistances of a capacitor measured in Ohms. An ideal capacitor has ZERO ohms ESR. From the diagram below you can see a resistor in series
with a ?PERFECT CA...
Device Driver Basics
By Stephen Bucaro - 04/01/2008
Most people understand that the "hardware" part of their computer is the real physical parts, like the keyboard, mouse, modem, hard drive and so on. They understand that the "software" is computer bits stored on the hard drive, CD-ROM, or other storage media. But most people are a little hazy about ...
Do You Know What your Kids Are Doing Online?
By David Hallett - 04/01/2008
It`s a sad statistic, but hundreds of unsuspecting kids are lured away from home every year by strangers they meet in online chat rooms. As frightening as this seems, it gets scarce attention in the media. We often hear about missing children, but only occasionally do we actually hear of a chat room...
How to Effectively Back Up Your Data
By Joel Gering - 04/01/2008
What to backup, and what to lose The oldest ?computer expression? is that there are two kinds of computer users, those that backup their data and those that will. Often, it takes a ?data disaster? to compel otherwise responsible people to make a regular habit of backing up their data. Still, the m...
New Aircraft Design Engine Pivot Aft of Fuselage
By Lance Winslow - 04/01/2008
Due to the new advances in directional thrust capabilities and the advent of UAVs which can take higher ?G? loadings, we need to design aircraft and UAVs which have better turning capabilities. This would allow UAVs to fly between city buildings like Felluhja or monitor down town areas like DC for c...
How to Make Attractive and Effective PowerPoint Presentations
By Shahul Ameen - 04/01/2008
Microsoft PowerPoint has dramatically changed the way in which academic and business presentations are made. This article outlines few tips on making more effective and attractive PowerPoint presentations. THE TEXT
- Keep the wording clear and simple. Use active, visual language. Cut unnecess...
Reporting Identity Theft
By Norm McAlister - 04/01/2008
Would you know what to do if you suspect that your personal information had been stolen and used by thieves to open new accounts? It?s important that you take the right actions to clear your name as quickly as possible. In 2005, the laws were changed to allow anyone to review their credit report ye...
Bios Term
By John Gibb - 04/01/2008
BIOS - Basic Input Output System The central processing unit of a computer needs to communicate with the many hardware devices installed in your computer. The BIOS of a computer contains a piece of software that enables the CPU to communicate with the many devices a computer has installed. The BIOS ...
Progressive Scan DVD Players
By Roger Sanchez - 14/02/2007
You`ve probably heard about progressive scan DVD players, but you may not know what exactly they are or why they seem to be the hot item that people want these days. To understand why this is the case, first you need to learn about the different technology that progressive scan DVD players provide. ...
Understanding The Operation Of Mobile Phone Networks
By Peter Lenkefi - 01/02/2007
Mobile phones have become as commonplace as pocket radios. There is no where you will go without finding someone with the palm tucked close to the ear receiving or making a call.
Mobile services differ greatly from the traditional telephony service in many respects. Here, we try to look at how ce...
Avoiding Phone Taps
By Shawn Davis - 28/01/2007
When you want to avoid phone taps on your line, one of the things you need to do is get a bug sweeper. These devices can help you find phone taps in your home that may be allowing others to get information that you do not want them to have. Regular bug sweeping with devices that you can easily find ...
Types of Wiretaps
By Shawn Davis - 17/01/2007
Wiretaps are preferred when obtaining intelligence. If you are conducting surveillance as a private eye or a law enforcement professional, wiretaps can be most beneficial. This is because they are high quality due to the fact that they tap right into a telephone line, local area network, CCTV video ...
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