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Archive for the ‘computer’ Category
Thu, November 13, 2008 5:44 am By James Coolridge  Printer friendly version
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 Computers is such a field in which almost every day some new innovations takes place .you purchase a new product and very next day a supplement is available for it . Recently KEYSCAN have come up with its new keyboard-cum-scanner which is fusion of keyboard and scanner ,allowing you to have more space on your computer desk and at the same time have access to your required equipment easily .Another device is developed by CHUMBY INDUSTRIES INCORPORTION. IT has launched its new computer based gadget CHUMY. Here is the overview.
KEYSCAN ‘S (Keyboard-cum-scanner)
Are you fed up of too many computer attachments like scanner or printer on your computer desk? Then keys can have come up with its new innovation to help you a bit. KEYSCAN have launched its new keyboard-cum-scanner. It is a high quality windows keyboard incorporates a bi-directional 600dpi color scanner which is capable of scanning a full page documents and it only takes 14-15 seconds in this process. If document is to be scanned in gray scale mode then it takes only five seconds to perform the assigned work. KEYSCAN’S keyboard-cum-scanner is very convenient as it gives extra space of three square feet on your desk.
FLEXYBLE FREEKY CHUMBY
CHUMBY is box shape gadget made by CHUMBY INDUSTRIES INCORPORATION. However it is also called as IPTV or Boom box.
CHUMBY is actually an abandoned touch screen computer .It provides you the facility of LAN and internet with the help of Wi-Fi system. As you will switch on this touch screen gadget it enables you to access all the visits of web world. In the initial stage the visits which will be displayed will based on local weather information, sports scores, stock statistics and news headlines etc. Later these visits can be programmed for a particular topic. Visits like dialog box, pop up windows, and internet tools are always there. Almost in every thirty seconds it shows a new visit on the screen .It also allows you to access e-mail sites as well as face book and flicker. You tube most popular videos can be seen , for audio in build speakers are provided moreover It can be connected to external sound systems.
CHUMBY is so portable that it can be paced any where in your home like in kitchen, on shelf or simply on bed side table. CHUMBY is also efficient in playing internet radio and can also be used as an alarm clock or an electronic photo frame.
Tags: Keyscan’s (keyboard-cum-scanner), Chumby
Sat, November 8, 2008 5:03 am By James Coolridge
Computers is such a field in which almost every day some new innovation takes place .You purchase a product and very next day a supplement is available for in. Recently KEYSCAN have come up with its new keyboard-cum-scanner and CHUMBY INDUSTRIES INCOEPORATION its new computer based gadget CHUMBY.
Now keyscan have come up with its new innovation to help you a bit. KEYSCAN have launched its new keyboard-cum-scanner. It is a high quality windows keyboard incorporates a bi-directional 600dpi color scanner which is capable of scanning a full page documents and it only takes 14-15 seconds in this process. If document is to be scanned in gray scale mode then it takes only five seconds to perform the assigned work. KEYSCAN’S keyboard-cum-scanner is very convenient as it gives extra space of three square feet on your desk.
FLEXYBLE FREEKY CHUMBY.
CHUMBY is box shape gadget made by CHUMBY INDUSTRIES INCORPORATION. However it is also called as IPTV or Boom box.
CHUMBY is actually an abandoned touch screen computer .It provides you the facility of LAN and internet with the help of WiFi system. As you will switch on this touch screen gadget it enables you to access all the visits of web world. In the initial stage the visits which will be displayed will based on local weather information, sports scores, stock statistics and news headlines etc. Later these visits can be programmed for a particular topic. Visits like dialog box, pop up windows, and internet tools are always there. Almost in every thirty seconds it shows a new visit on the screen .It also allows you to access e-mail sites as well as face book and flicker. You tube most popular videos can be seen , for audio in build speakers are provided moreover It can be connected to external sound systems.
Tags: key scan’s (keyboard-cum-scanner), Chumby KEYSCAN ‘S (Keyboard-cum-scanner)
Mon, August 11, 2008 8:41 am By James Coolridge
 How many times has your pc machine suddenly stopped responding in the middle of an important project you’ve been working on?? Or just when you were typing the last sentence of an important mail? Or while almost reaching the last level of an interesting game? Many a times, I am sure. The mouse fails to work and the programs just don’t seem to shut down. This not only leaves us annoyed but also helpless at not being able to do anything in such situations. The most common option we are left with is the CTRL-ALT-DEL button or restarting it which again leaves us with the risk of losing all the data, if not saved. So where do we go and what do we do? Well, here are some strategies that can help us save these freeze-ups to a great extent!
Here you go!
Scan for viruses!
One of the major reasons of your computer freezing up could be because of a virus or some type of a spyware. You can track this if this your machine is showing this as a new phenomenon. These programs disturb your RAM, alter your registry, and cause other complications your system just cannot deal with. Hence it just crashes.What you need to have is a reliable anti-spyware and anti-virus program installed on your computer. Once installed, you can update them at regular intervals through the internet while some of them also come with automatic updates. It is also mandatory that you complete a full scan of your system at least once a week to ensure that there are no problems occurring again and again.
Other Programs should be kept minimized
Most often freeze ups occur because of the lack of RAM. The PC machine has a fixed amount of RAM available to operate and support various programs. However, each time you open a program, you are taking away part of this available memory from the RAM. So, when the entire memory is being used up, the computer has no choice but to just stop functioning. This is so because every extra amount of work that you are doing has no space left for its storage. Thus simply avoid running too many programs at a time! Some programs are highly drain the RAM, causing the freeze up easily when used with other softwares.
Maintenance on a routine basis
Computers machines are just like cars. They run the best when users keep a regular check on their machinery to fuel their efficiency on a daily basis.So some of the most important measures include defragmention of your hard drive and cleaning up your registry folders at regular intervals. Whenever you add information to your computer, it is stored on your hard drive. And when you keep doing that over a long period of time, data files get moved around and are often spread out from each other. This makes the program operate more slowly as it has to piece these files back together. Hence, defragmenting cleans up the hard drive and rearranges the files in its proper chronological order.
The tools to carry out these are easy-to-use and are widely available online.
Tags: Computer freeze-ups, Computer malfunctions, freeze-ups
Fri, May 30, 2008 1:30 pm By James Coolridge
 The best way to improve the efficiency and ensure smooth operation of your personal computer is by taking care of your computer. You can prolong the life of your computer by following a few care and maintenance tips. Here are they.
• Never turn off your computer with the power switch unless the Windows has properly shut down.
• Keep your computer in a cool place, away from a heat source. This is to ensure that air flowing from the cooling fan of the CPU is not blocked. Install an air-conditioner in the room where your system is kept. It is very important to run your computer in a safe temperature range.
• Keep your computer away from liquid. When you are working on your system, you should keep your coffee mug away from your desk since accidental spill of liquid may damage the internal components of your computer. If the liquid spills by chance on any of the components of your PC, drain out the liquid immediately.
• It is highly recommended that you purchase a UPS for your computer. This is to avoid system crashes during power outage.
That was the general overview. Now, let us focus on some more maintenance ‘formulae’ to keep your computer running smoothly.
• Keep a back up system for your computer. Take back up files of the important documents which you can’t afford to loose in CDs and floppy disks.
• You should carry the Defragmentation process or run the Scandisk once a month. These helps in freeing up unused memory clusters, and proper storage arrangement of all your data.
• “Organize” is the key word. You should save all your documents, software, videos, music and other data in an organized manner. Categorize the files and put them into different folders. This reduces unnecessary cluttering of the hard disk.
• “Remove” is another key word. Steer clear all the unnecessary stuff from your computer. Let it be software, games, files that you don’t need any more, uninstall all of them from your computer.
• Last but not the least; protect your computer by installing a credible Anti-Virus programme.
Tags: PC, software, tip, Care, plug-in
Wed, May 28, 2008 11:37 am By James Coolridge
 Malicious viruses are affecting the web sites at a greater pace. According to the latest reports, a US based IT security company has discovered that in every five seconds, a web site is infected by virus. During the last year, the infection record was at the rate of 14 seconds per web site.
According to computer experts, the naughty hackers look very closely to see where they can cause the most damage. They undertake highly targeted surveillance of security holes on heavily trafficked web sites. They also suggest the users that the computer should be protected by the malicious software by installing both anti-virus software and a firewall. The user should also apply the security updates.
Now that the more and more web sites are getting infected by virus, it is time to take precautionary measures so that you don’t give way for the viruses to invade your PC as well.
Here are few precautionary measures that you should follow.
•Delete suspicious emails from unknown senders.
•Be suspicious of all email with attachments.
•Use an email scanning anti-virus package and update it regularly.
•Back-up critical information stored on your computer.
•Avoid downloading information from unknown websites and newsgroups.
•Only disclose important financial information, such as credit card numbers, if you are certain the website is secure.
•Finally, consider saving your Microsoft Word files as Rich Text Format. RTF files do not support macros, which account for the vast majority of virus problems.
Tags: PC, Virus, web sites, hackers
Sat, May 17, 2008 1:03 pm By James Coolridge
 Gone are the days when Blu-ray was considered the best way to keep all your necessary data. A whopping 50GB storage capacity now looks tiny because of the emergence of 1 Terabyte optical disk containing more information than your even have and need to have! One Terabyte disc can store upto 212 DVD-quality movies, 250,000 MP3 files and 1,000,000 large Word Documents. Truly gigantic!
So how did the masterminds achieve this?
The answer is not as big as the storage- usually CD or DVD has one layer but Tera Disk has eight layers. This was achieved by using 200 layers and latest read/write laser technology.
Since the usual PC users actually don’t need so much of storage space, TeraDisk is useful to the huge companies like Microsoft.
The feasibility of using TeraDisk for the normal computers is still questionable. This is because the storage space of usual hard drives is not more than 1 Terabyte. The creators of this huge storage disk should have given a thought to make a larger hard drive than a disk.
There is another doubt- if ordinary CDs have a little scratch on them it becomes very difficult to record the disk. Then imagine, how long will it take to record if the same thing happens to the TeraDisk?
Tera Disk may be called the ‘disk of the future’. It will be available in 2010. We hope till then it will be feasible to use the TeraDisk like any other ordinary CD or DVD. However, the question is still left unanswered- does the society really want it?
Tags: storage space, TeraByte, CD, DVD
Thu, May 15, 2008 1:01 pm By James Coolridge
 Do you want to watch Television online? If yes, then internet TV is your one-stop solution. The increasing bandwidth in the Internet and easily available networks has made it easier for the television buffs to watch their favorite TV shows online!
Online TV stations are crowding the Internet with their claims that they bring in high quality sound, picture and content. The prominent feature of watching TV online is that you can get highest quality of sound and high definition picture and that too at a cost effective rate. Huge part of world and people are thus shifting towards watching Television online to fulfill their entertainment needs.
Moreover, resolution on internet TV is so clear that it doesn’t break even if you increase the resolution of your monitor. Online TV stations facilitate high quality and crystal clear images with any kind of configuration.
So how to install Internet TV? It is simple! It in fact doesn’t require any installation. All you need to do is connect your system to internet, download the software and start watching TV online. As long as your internet doesn’t loose connectivity, you can watch it without any disturbance.
On the other hand, the traditional cable TV may not receive quality picture in times when there is cable breakage or if the weather goes bad.
The technical support for online television is provided 24 hrs a day. So, you need not have to worry about technical assistance. In the contrary, you may have to wait for the cable guy to turn up to fix any technical problem in cable television.
The other great thing about online television is the number of channels available on them. Online television provides you wider choice, as compared to cable television. You can watch tons of channels online from all around the world ranging from local, regional to international and even those channels that you hardly think would exist.
What’s more? You can have your dose of entertainment almost anywhere, anytime. Just log onto your software and watch your favorite programs. The credit goes to the “On demand” facility provided by online television that facilitates you to view the program you want watch. You can also order your favorite movies through the software. In addition to this, you can also store and record the program onto your system with the use of online television software.
Another advantage of online television over cable TV is the pricing. In cable TV system, you have to make monthly payment. On the contrary, you just need to pay while downloading the online television software and after that you don’t have to pay any more money neither for renewal nor for subscription. However, you can check for more detailed information about the payment system in the respective online television websites.
So, what will you vote for? Cable TV or watching TV online? If you prefer watching television online, then go get a online television software now to experience the thrill of TV online!
Tags: channels, online television, cable television
Wed, May 14, 2008 1:00 pm By James Coolridge
 The field of communication is developing drastically. Web conference is an addition to the technical advancements made in the field of information technology.
What is web conference?
Web conference is a technique which plays a significant role in today’s ICE age. They are the instant solution to many problems that the companies and corporate world face today. Web conference is virtual calling which involves creation of a link between the computers of participants to organize virtual calling.
Here are its salient features and benefits:
Sharing of various applications via screen: Web conference facilitates the participants to share their screens with each other for sharing various applications. This way, you will be able to use the similar application as the person on the other side is using. You will also be able to transfer files and data through this.
Simple to do: The whole process is simple. You don’t need an extra hardware for making web conference calls. You just need an Internet connection and a computer to do web conferencing which enables you to transfer information, files and conduct discussions.
Cuts down meeting expenses: Meeting or conferences are another way to increase the burden of your organization. Business meeting involves a lot of expenditures including travel, infrastructure, and hotel, etc. here comes the benefit of web conferencing. By virtual calling, you can eliminate the travel and other arrangement expenses.
Multiple participation: Web conferencing offers multiple participation. Web conferencing is not limited to only one presenter. Unlike the traditional methods of presentation, the web conference calls provide an opportunity to each and every participant to present his or her views, slides, information. Meanwhile others can listen and see the presentation through their own computers.
Reduces errors in the presentation: There are less or no chances of misrepresentation of facts. This is because, the screen is shared throughout the presentation and the participants can see the facts and figures in their computers. They can also share the presentation simultaneously. It is rather the fastest and a convenient way to present PowerPoint Presentations.
Web conferencing is in fact a landmark in the world of IT.
Tags: web conferencing, power point presentation, meeting, participants
Wed, May 7, 2008 4:32 am By James Coolridge
 120 billion e-mails per day; compromising the upgrades of over 90% of the world’s e-mails- the naughty spammers have a reason to celebrate. Malicious spam continues to flourish in the Internet and now celebrates its 30th Birthday which is perhaps not a good cause to celebrate.
Spam was an idea originated by Gary Thurek in 1978 to send an unsolicited advertisement to 393 Arpanet users. All these 393 e mail addresses were typed by hand!
Now, Internet is flooded with spam messages. Spammers send many copies of the same message. People are actually forced to receive these spam messages who would not otherwise choose to receive them.
Most of the spam is commercial advertising for dubious products. Spammers don’t have to spend much to send these messages. In fact, these spam messages are paid for by the recipients.
There are basically two types of spam- the Usenet spam and E mail spam. Usenet spam is a single message sent to 20 or more Usenet newsgroups. Usenet spam is aimed at people who read newsgroups but rarely or never post reveal their addresses. A Usenet spam robs users of the utility of the newsgroups by overwhelming them with a barrage of advertising or other irrelevant posts.
On the other hand, E mail spam is aimed at individual users with direct mail messages. An E mail spam list is created by scanning Usenet postings, stealing Internet mailing lists or searching the Web for addresses. They usually cost the users’ money to receive the spam.
These nasty spam messages are annoying thousands of Internet users. We don’t know when these spam mails will be entirely eliminated from the Internet. Any ways, happy birthday Spam!
Tags: Internet, spam, emails
Tue, May 6, 2008 4:30 am By James Coolridge
 If you are looking to purchase a portable hard drive, you have numerous options to choose from. One of the most important purchasing questions is: “Should I buy a flash drive or a portable hard drive?” Some people are generally unaware there is a difference. There are benefits to both products and taking time to learn and understand them will assist you in making the purchase that is right for you.
Price Considerations When Choosing Your Portable Hard Drive
Price is a big advantage of portable hard drives when compared to flash drives (or pen drives, thumb drives, jump drives, and USB sticks). If you are looking for storage space, hard drives offer much more space for less money. When you get into the higher capacity flash drives, like 32GB models, things start getting really expensive. A 32GB flash drive is many times more expensive than a conventional portable hard drive with up to five times the capacity.
With the ever increasing need for storing and securing data, and with the prices of portable hard drives coming down, you have every reason to go with a high capacity pocket hard drive. Pocket hard drives come in 2GB, 4GB, 6GB, 8GB, 12GB, 20GB, 40GB, 60GB, 80GB, 100GB, 120GB, and 160GB capacities. This is a much higher range of capacities than with flash drives which are usually around 2GB and 4GB. Learn more about portable hard drive technology by visiting http://www.iomagic.com.
Lifespan of Portable Hard Drives
Portable hard drives offer another big advantage over flash drives: USB flash drives have a limited number of write and erase cycles before failure, and write operations will gradually slow as the device ages. Alternatively, pocket hard dives offer many more write/erase cycles, and last longer. Consider buying a pocket hard drive if you will be using your device frequently and are looking for something that will last a long time.
Software and Capacity With Portable Hard Drives
Many assume that external hard drives are large and expensive and therefore buy lower capacity flash drives, but this is no longer true. 1” Microdrives allow manufacturers to make highly compact external data storage devices in capacities up to 12GB. There are also slightly larger, 1.8” and 2.5” portable hard drives that go up to 160GB. These will soon be available in 320GB capacity. You can currently put a 160GB portable hard drive in your pocket for a very reasonable price. That much data storage space is impossible with flash based thumb drives.
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