Refurbished Laptop Batteries
By Marcus Peterson - 1/4/2008
There are three refurbished laptop battery types, each named for its component materials: Nickel Cadmium (NiCad) batteries are hardly ever seen anymore. They have dismally low capacities (2000-3000 mAH) and contain heavy metals that harm the environment. Worst of all is the dreaded ?memory effect?. ...
Having a Bad e MALE Day? Email, Spam, Spam and More Spam
By Andy Staveley - 1/4/2008
You just sat at your desk, opened your email account and what do you get? First there is some anonymous donkey from an anonymous and anything but respectable mortgage lender telling you that they can arrange your finance at 3% and all you need to do now that your application is approved is to sign a...
Five Steps to Protect Your Business System from a Disaster
By David McCullough - 1/4/2008
You never know when disaster might strike. If one happens, the first thing on your agenda as a staffing business owner or manager, after assuring the health and safety of yourself and others will probably be: "How are we going to do business?"
The lifeblood of any staffing business is info...
Does your Company have Documentum?
By Mike Nielsen - 1/4/2008
Are you lost in the mess of documents that get passed around your company, never knowing what the latest version is and which one you should work on without worrying if someone else has already made the same editions that you are making? Perhaps you have heard of collaboration software solutions suc...
The Dangers of Peer-to-Peer Systems
By Dee Scrip - 1/4/2008
Peer-to-Peer (P2P) systems do not operate on secure lines, thus providing a conduit for hackers to enter a network or computer, access personal and confidential information, as well as deploy viruses or worms. Users of P2P systems are prime targets and/or launching points for malicious hacker attac...
Mobile Phone Accessories
By Ian Williams - 1/4/2008
Discounted Mobile Phone Accessories Mobile Phones have become a part of everyday life with more and more people enjoying the service and extra freedom they provide. Their popularity has prompted BB Shopping ? a leading UK online store to offer mobile phone accessories as gift items at discounted rat...
Microsoft Great Plains Reporting ? Overview for Developer
By Andrew Karasev - 1/4/2008
Looks like Microsoft Great Plains becomes more and more popular, partly because of Microsoft muscles behind it. Now it is targeted to the whole spectrum of horizontal and vertical market clientele. Small companies use Small Business Manager (which is based on ...
Lotus Domino Implementation and Tuning ? Mobile Solutions
By Polina Gottmann - 1/4/2008
Today, the usage of such technologies as e-mailing, WAP, GPRS, calendar, etc. via mobile devices (telephones, PDA) is common. Moreover, the sphere of these technologies extends from using on ?entertainment? level to the business level. IBM proposes the line of solutions based on Lotus/Domino for mob...
See Everything with the Right Spy Camera
By Max Penn - 1/4/2008
Wireless spy cameras let you easily see whatever you want to see and finally at an affordable price! You can now get the evidence you want with sophisticated, super small spy cameras. From cheating spouse to the nanny and children, a spy cam can see it all. How It Works The camera captures what is i...
Home Theater: 3 Ugly Secrets Revealed
By Bob Wood - 1/4/2008
Secret #1: WHAT YOU BUY TODAY WILL BE OBSOLETE TOMORROW, IF IT ISN`T ALREADY. What you should do about it: Don`t sweat it. Just read what you can before you buy to educate yourself so you don`t make a terrible mistake. If you shop wisely, you can get a tremendous leap over what you have come ...
What to Look for in a Video Card
By John Gibb - 1/4/2008
The proper graphics card can help speed up almost any system by taking the responsibility of many visual functions, allowing the CPU to work more effectively in other areas. Let?s take a look at a few of the key features to look for in a graphics card. Most all graphics cards are based on an Nvidia...
Phone Conferencing
By Alison Cole - 1/4/2008
Phone Conferencing is the best way to bridge the gap between two or more people who are geographically separated. Being the most widely available service, it makes it easy for you to set up a meeting and have a conversation. Nowadays, most of the corporate houses make use of this service, as this g...
Why Do I Need an External Antenna for My PocketPC?
By Jon Butt - 1/4/2008
For stronger signal strengths, lesser static interruptions, and better GPS reception and accuracy, use an external antenna. PocketPC gadgets from HP iPAQ, Dell, and Palm, especially those with cellular phone and GPS capabilities, can work better with various signal enhancers. An external antenna is ...
Is iPod Really Your Electronic God
By Lance Winslow - 1/4/2008
Recently a Christian and an Atheist were bantering back and forth at a local Starbucks and their debate about creationism was becoming louder and louder and quite heated over the Jazz Type elevator music in the coffee shop. On one hand the atheist claimed that the Christian?s fanatical psychotic inv...
Create Professional Quality Documents with Microsoft Word by Taking Advantage Formatting Tools
By Anthony Magno - 1/4/2008
Create professional quality documents with Microsoft Word by taking advantage of the software?s exceptional formatting tools. The cardinal rule of word processing should be followed by students and businessmen alike: ?Key in your data first, format last.? Why? Efficiency ? by typing up your 30 page...
Pop Up Blocker the Answer to Your Nightmares
By James Hunt - 1/4/2008
Everyone wants to get rid of pop ups and make their surfing more pleasant. While you are online, you are continually shelled by advertisements which pop up on your computer screen. There are countless different kinds of programs offered. You will find pop up blockers, pop up killers, and pop up stop...
Temporary Internet Files - the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
By Nick Smith - 1/4/2008
A little bit of time invested into learning about internet security can go a long way in preventing mishaps on your computer. Temporary internet files are not something we should be afraid of, but we should certainly be careful in how much we trust them and how we deal with them. Temporary internet ...
Car Audio Crossovers: Why You Can`t Do Without Them
By Mantius Cazaubon - 1/4/2008
I`ve heard the question asked many times before, `Do I really need a crossover?` Without wasting any time I quickly answer, `Yes you do`. Whether it`s a passive crossover or an active crossover, your car audio system will never sound good without a crossover. I want to make myself very clear here, s...
Peer to Peer Internet Video Broadcasting
By David Childers - 1/4/2008
Unlike standard television broadcasting, there are a limited number of viewers that an Internet television station can accommodate. These limitations are determined by the amount of bandwidth the network media server has available. A popular Internet television station would require large amounts of...
Robotic Food Servers Need Food Grade Lubricants
By Lance Winslow - 1/4/2008
Robots are quickly replacing manufacturing workers in modern factories. They do not go on strike, call in sick or sue for breaking fingernails. No Unions to deal with, no negotiation and all of these things mean greater profits for the company and quicker return on investment in capital outlays and ...
Mega? Giga? What Are These Terms And Why Should I Care?
By Deborah Baird - 1/4/2008
If you?re asking this question, then undoubtedly you are new to the computer ?world?! Just a basic understanding of these terms and those related to it will give you a better understanding of your computer and how to use it best. Mega and Giga, quite simply, are two terms of measurement for compute...
Preventing Your GPS Kit From Being Stolen
By Francis Ononye - 1/4/2008
Satellite navigation units make driving a lot easier as they hold digital maps and use a network of satellites in space to pinpoint your location and they provide turn by turn directions to get you to your destination usually through audible signals.
Satellite navigation kits also known as GPS u...
Young People and Cell Phones
By Joseph Then - 1/4/2008
Cell phones are getting very popular with everyone now these days. They are so popular and there are more people getting cell phones, even younger people are getting in on the fun. That is right; it is common for a young person like teenagers to be carrying around cell phones. There is much debate...
The Facts of Colocation Hosting
By David Bongard - 1/4/2008
Colocation Hosting Collocation hosting is a recent buzzword in technological breakthroughs. Collocation is best defined as the process of locating of equipment in another location. On the contrary the client in alternative locations defines collocation hosting as the location of personal servers ? u...
Straight Facts About Cable Desclambers
By Ispas Marin - 1/4/2008
If you want to understand the way a cable descrambler or a cable network works, we are here to explain the simple reason behind the image on your TV set. In order for you to have crystal clear image on your TV set, a cable network is the first necessary thing. Cable TV companies install cable lines ...
The Potential Conundrum of Regulating Pay-TV
By Terry Mitchell - 1/4/2008
In last week`s column, I argued the merits (or rather the lack thereof) of extending decency regulations to cable and satellite TV. This week, I`ll point out just how much of a quagmire this would actually be and how difficult it would be to implement, regardless of the merits. Regulating cable and ...
Computer Problems. How Do You Avoid Them?
By John Watson - 1/4/2008
I see Danny Burke of PC Magic once a month to sort out any problems on my computer and to help me move ahead with an internet info product business. Danny spends most of his week rescuing business owners who are having problems with their computers. Last week I asked him for the advice he would give...
Microsoft C# vs. VB.Net
By Andrew Karasev - 1/4/2008
Hi, Guys, I believe a lot of programmers are trying to speculate which Microsoft language is the language of the future .Net applications. We did some research here and we think that at this moment Microsoft doesn`t have an answer or a direction - they just try to place both VB.net and C#.net into ...
If You Grab Hold of the Antenna Wire, Stand on One Foot with Your Thumb in Your Mouth It Looks Good
By Jerry Hubbard - 1/4/2008
Satellite Dish companies are stepping up the war for new customers on the airwaves and the cable companies are answering with their own advertising campaigns. It seems like we are bombarded every day with advertisements from the television providers asking for our money and trust in their product. ...
Customize Your Portable Player with an MP3 Player Accessory
By W R Kirk - 1/4/2008
Everywhere you look today people are listening to personal audio players. And many look for ways to personalize and/or enhance their experience. That`s where the mp3 player accessory comes in. Designer skins, carrying cases, arm bands and neck straps are accessories that make a fashion statement. An...
How to secure your small business with a PIX firewall
By Ron Jones - 1/4/2008
One of the more popular firewall products for the small business market is the Cisco PIX 501. Out of the box it requires just a few configuration entries and you are up and running.
In this guide, we will walk through the steps for configuring your brand new pix at the network edge.
Internet Fax - A Guide to Sending and Receiving Faxes Using Internet Faxing Services
By Paton Jackson - 1/4/2008
How would you recognize a good innovation? It must improve a certain process in a simple and easy method. According to this definition internet fax is a great innovation. Find out how you can send and receive faxes using internet fax services. Internet fax improves the process of sending and receivi...
Shy? Five Networking Questions To Expand Comfort Zone
By Rick Weaver - 1/4/2008
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...
Microsoft Great Plains Upgrade ? Version 8.0 Overview for IT Director/Controller
By Andrew Karasev - 1/4/2008
If you have Microsoft Great Plains as main accounting and ERP system you need to know some technical details on Great Plains version upgrade and what is going on behind the scenes, which options do you have in case of Dexterity, VBA, SQL customizations, ctree/Pervasive migration to MS SQL/MSDE. As ...
Internet Cell Phone Deals - How to Take Advantage of Them
By Jaye Seay - 1/4/2008
The internet can be a great place to buy your next cell phone. How many times have you been in the mall and were harassed by some pushy wireless telephone dealer? The internet store is a sharp contrast to this type of environment. On the internet, you can take your time, research a particular pho...
Is Video Streaming the Future for Corporate Video?
By Shaun Pearce - 1/4/2008
Things have changed quite a bit from when I started in the film & video business in 1988. Back then, many corporate programmes were still shot and edited on film. Video shooting was on "plain Jane", non-SP, analogue Betacam. Video editing was on Low Band U-Matic - a process that required copious ...
What is HDTV?
By Bill Ransom - 1/4/2008
Everyday we hear more and more about HDTV. Watching your local channels such as
ABC, NBC, CBS and FOX you might have noticed that all of these stations now
broadcast is HDTV. So what exactly is HDTV or High Definition TV and why is it
better than the broadcast signals of the past. Basically Hi...
New Design Idea for Mars Rover Wheels
By Lance Winslow - 1/4/2008
Roving across the surface of the Planet is no easy feat. Just getting there is one heck of proposition in itself. Vast surfaces on our Red Planet companion make it difficult to choose where to cruise. Terrain must also be over come, which is no easy endeavor, just getting to the top of Husband Hill ...
netstat - Linux Command to Display Networking Information
By Ken Dennis - 1/4/2008
In linux, one of great commands for finding out information about your network connections is "netstat". It provides you interface information, statistics, connections, and a lot of other really great information about your computer. There are many intricate commands that you can use with this progr...
Benefits of Integrating Online Chat Software with CRM
By Bruce Zhang - 1/4/2008
Customer Relationship Management (CRM) is a strategy and processes used to learn more about customers` needs and behaviors in order to develop stronger relationships with them. CRM applications are traditionally developed as client-server software. The proliferation of the Internet and the Web has...
Choosing The Best Kids Game Software
By Nicole O`Reilly - 1/4/2008
If you are looking for kids game software then educational value, lasting appeal and value for money are probably high on your list of prerequisites. Before you buy be sure to think of what your kids will like too. High on their agenda will be great graphics, friendly characters and loads of fun ofc...
Mantis - Web Based Bug Tracking (A Review)
By Timothy Trimble - 1/4/2008
As a developer and a tester, I`ve always been on the lookout for good tools and methods for keeping track of bugs, issues, and incidents that occur with software development. Needless to say, there are an enormous amount of tools out there for doing this. Just do a Google search on "bug tracking" an...
Quick Summary of Basic and Common Linux Commands
By Ken Dennis - 1/4/2008
There are many commands that are used in linux on a daily basis, ones that everyone should know just to get by. Like back in the days of DOS, you had to know how to work with the command line and how to navigate around. Learning new commands is always hard, especially when there are so many new ones...
Secure File Transfer Using SSH Plus Additional Audit & Automation - FSA Reporting
By Tim Adams - 1/4/2008
In order to meet regulatory and corporate compliance requirements reporting members will require a cost effective solution that may be installed at one side of the data transfer without being tied to any proprietary protocol. Considerations include: - is it designed for use in most enterprise enviro...
What`s All This I Hear About Firewalls?
By Tom Antion - 1/4/2008
At this point, if you`ve got the whole "turning the computer on" thing down; you are ready to learn about firewalls. Whether you use your computer for business or pleasure, it is important to have a firewall. If you use a high speed Internet connection like Cable modem or DSL, you are at a MUCH grea...
Zapping Unit Subdermal Implant for US Spies and Classified Personnel
By Lance Winslow - 1/4/2008
It seems in the news we keep hearing of secret intelligence leaks. Why are we allowing our secrets to be stolen in this way? Why are we jeopardizing our National Interests and allowing weak individuals to peddle our most valuable information? Currently it is estimated that there are over 2900 Chines...
How to Make Your Own PDF Easily
By Krzysztof Sroka - 1/4/2008
If you are an internet marketer sooner or later you will need to learn how to make your own PDF. I have just learned how to do this for free and easily. First, you might ask why you need to make your own PDFs? There are different reasons. First, by writing and giving away your own e-book you can bri...
Business Cards -- Small Yet Mighty Warriors!
By Lillian D. Bjorseth - 1/4/2008
They measure about 2? x 3 1/2.? They weigh less than 1/4 of an ounce. They cost about a nickel or a dime. And, they pack a powerful punch! They are business cards, and they are your most effective, least expensive form of advertising. You can (and should!) carry them with you day and night, on the ...
Selective Soldering
By John Dean - 1/29/2007
Automated selective soldering is the fastest growing area within electronic assembly due to the ever increasing pressure to improve product quality and shorten cycle times in the manufacturing process.
With more complex, double-sided surface mount assemblies, the use of the traditional wave solder...
Explanation of EMF Protection Devices
By Juliette Pickup - 1/28/2007
The two small words electromagnetic fields or EMF (or one small acronym depending on your direction of thought) describe something that is part of the root cause of many terrible things that are currently plaguing man at this point in time. The new and improved methods of protection from this terrib...
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