http://ezinearticles.com/?cat=Computers-and-Technology EzineArticles.com - Trusted By Millions as The Source For Quality Original Articles http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.0/ Are computers designed to fail? If you're thinking of throwing out your computer because it is too slow there is help. Thu, 08 May 2008 15:04:35 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Computers-Fad-or-Flaw?&id=1155301 http://ezinearticles.com/?Computers-Fad-or-Flaw?&id=1155301 Why would anyone want to go and start a CD duplication service? After all, everything is moving to iPods and smartphones, right? Think again. Thu, 08 May 2008 14:31:36 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?So-You-Want-to-Start-a-CD-Duplication-Service,-Huh?&id=1157831 http://ezinearticles.com/?So-You-Want-to-Start-a-CD-Duplication-Service,-Huh?&id=1157831 More and more companies nowadays are faced with this very important question, as new and more advanced business applications are emerging: when is it necessary to purchase a new business application? Is it better to modernize a legacy (old) application or put new business systems in place? Thu, 08 May 2008 13:33:33 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Purchasing-New-Business-Applications-or-Modernizing-Legacy-Systems&id=1158144 http://ezinearticles.com/?Purchasing-New-Business-Applications-or-Modernizing-Legacy-Systems&id=1158144 Firstly lets clarify what is meant by 3D printing, well in a nut shell it is a way of fabricating objects designed on computer, for example if you designed a mug using computer aided design, within a few hours you could have the real thing sitting in front of you. It is possible to watch your very creations come to life in true Star Trek fashion, before your very eyes. To go into more detail, currently printers are fairly slow, limited and not tremendously precise. Thu, 08 May 2008 13:28:10 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Future-of-3D-Printing&id=1157234 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Future-of-3D-Printing&id=1157234 Is it always better to use a computer than pen and paper, in terms of productivity, creative output or better learning? In this article, the author argues that it is not a foregone conclusion. Thu, 08 May 2008 13:22:17 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Is-It-Always-Better-To-Use-A-Computer-Than-Pen-And-Paper?&id=1156330 http://ezinearticles.com/?Is-It-Always-Better-To-Use-A-Computer-Than-Pen-And-Paper?&id=1156330 ALL computers need to know the time. Many applications, from sending an email to storing information are reliant on the PC knowing when the event took place. In some environments timing is even more crucial where a single second can make all the difference between profit and loss - just think of the stock exchange. Thu, 08 May 2008 11:33:00 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Windows-XP-Getting-the-Correct-Time&id=1157136 http://ezinearticles.com/?Windows-XP-Getting-the-Correct-Time&id=1157136 You have an old computer laying around and you want to make it useful again? Follow these five steps to make your old PC or laptop useful again, and all without spending a single dime! Thu, 08 May 2008 10:33:45 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?An-Open-Desktop-on-the-Cheap&id=1161230 http://ezinearticles.com/?An-Open-Desktop-on-the-Cheap&id=1161230 Avoid unnecessary computer problems. Learn what you may be doing wrong and how to save yourself from a lot of headaches in the long run. Thu, 08 May 2008 09:14:39 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Computer-Problem-Tips-5-More-Mistakes-You-May-be-Doing-to-Mess-Up-Your-Computer&id=1153561 http://ezinearticles.com/?Computer-Problem-Tips-5-More-Mistakes-You-May-be-Doing-to-Mess-Up-Your-Computer&id=1153561 The rise of technology has given way to the emulator, a system that imitates or copies the functions of another system so that it appears to behave like the system it has imitated. The impact of this technology is most felt in the world of computers and has eventually carried over to the mobile web. Wed, 07 May 2008 17:08:23 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Art-of-Imitation&id=1153435 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Art-of-Imitation&id=1153435 Is your computer slowing down? Do you have time to turn it on and then go for a shower? Or does your coffee go cold as it loads? Wed, 07 May 2008 15:17:30 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Is-Your-Computer-Slowing-Down?&id=1152429 http://ezinearticles.com/?Is-Your-Computer-Slowing-Down?&id=1152429 Intel continues its push against AMD with the continual release of its new Penryn family of CPU's. But it's not over yet; Intel still has its long-awaited new generation, the Nehalem family. How will they do with the Nehalem? Find out more here. Wed, 07 May 2008 13:59:18 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Current-Intel-CPUs-and-Nehalem-Analysis&id=1152244 http://ezinearticles.com/?Current-Intel-CPUs-and-Nehalem-Analysis&id=1152244 Network Time Protocol, or NTP as it is most commonly known, provides a mechanism to synchronise the time of computer devices and other network infrastructure. The protocol was originally developed for the Linux operating system by Dr D Mills of the University of Delaware. For more than two decades, NTP has provided time synchronisation of critical devices on the Internet making it one of the oldest protocols still in continuous operation. Wed, 07 May 2008 10:14:38 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Network-Time-Synchronisation-Using-NTP-Servers&id=1159269 http://ezinearticles.com/?Network-Time-Synchronisation-Using-NTP-Servers&id=1159269 The reader is provided with an overview of the growth, potential and current usages of digital signage. The how's, why's and where's of narrowcasting, as well as the potentials that developments in digital advertising software have for advertisers and retailers, are explained. Tue, 06 May 2008 15:27:26 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Digital-Signage-The-Growth-and-Reach-of-Narrowcasting-Technologies&id=1149543 http://ezinearticles.com/?Digital-Signage-The-Growth-and-Reach-of-Narrowcasting-Technologies&id=1149543 With the roles that computers play in our daily lives, it is really important to know as many things about them as possible. Most of us know how to send and receive e-mails, do simple word processing and the like. But it is just as important to understand those parts of our computer that could protect us from computer problems down the line. Tue, 06 May 2008 10:42:54 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Computer-Firewalls-How-They-Can-Protect-You&id=1148123 http://ezinearticles.com/?Computer-Firewalls-How-They-Can-Protect-You&id=1148123 Everyone has heard horror stories about computer viruses, but what are they, and how do they work? This short article will lay out some of the basics about computer viruses and what they do. Tue, 06 May 2008 10:40:57 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Computer-Viruses-And-How-They-Work&id=1148121 http://ezinearticles.com/?Computer-Viruses-And-How-They-Work&id=1148121 When the day finally comes and it's time to either buy a new computer or your first computer. Make sure you know enough to get the most out of your computer dollars. Tue, 06 May 2008 10:28:19 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Basics-About-Buying-A-New-Computer&id=1148111 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Basics-About-Buying-A-New-Computer&id=1148111 For some people this area is the least important, for others it's everything. Whether you're a hardcore gamer, web surfer or general PC user you can usually get away with using a cheap set of speakers plugged into the motherboard. This provides adequate sound and media that is needed for day to day computing. If you wish to take your audio to the next level, there are a number of ways to go about it. Mon, 05 May 2008 15:48:07 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-To-Run-Great-PC-Audio&id=1146426 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-To-Run-Great-PC-Audio&id=1146426 The era of Robotics is upon us, Robots can now do those task everyone hates like vacuuming the carpets and floors to making us even a bigger "Couch Potato" were we don't even need to look for that elusive handheld remote control to change channels or adjust the volume. As if you needed another reason never to leave the couch. There is an 11-inch-tall robot -- which looks like the love child of a bird Pokemon and the Pillsbury Doughboy -- is actually a voice-activated remote control with artificial intelligence. Mon, 05 May 2008 12:00:41 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Robots-Are-Here-To-Help&id=1117929 http://ezinearticles.com/?Robots-Are-Here-To-Help&id=1117929 The advancement and easy availability of new and useful technologies today have enabled thousands of organizations worldwide to implement and become heavily dependent on technology for their business needs. Information technology (IT) has invaded and proved its immense benefits even in the smallest of organizations. Mon, 05 May 2008 11:03:19 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?ITIL-Elegant-Guidelines-to-Simplify-IT-Management&id=1152539 http://ezinearticles.com/?ITIL-Elegant-Guidelines-to-Simplify-IT-Management&id=1152539 In this project, we look at how we can implement a "Digital 2.4km Run Announcement System." The entire design process can be partitioned into a pyramid as follows. Mon, 05 May 2008 10:56:09 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Exciting-DIY-Microcontroller-Projects!-Digital-Announcement-System&id=1135827 http://ezinearticles.com/?Exciting-DIY-Microcontroller-Projects!-Digital-Announcement-System&id=1135827 You may or may not know that when you drag items to the trash on your computer, they aren't permanently deleted. Just watch an episode of your favorite CSI show, and you'll see that its possible to recover files that haven't been deleted properly. And while I'm sure you're not guilty of any CSI type crimes (or are you???), I'm sure you want to figure out how to permanently delete your files and keep your private things private -- after all everyone has to have some secrets! Fri, 02 May 2008 16:23:29 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-To-Permanently-Delete-Files-The-Quick,-Dirty,-And-Correct-Way&id=1145950 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-To-Permanently-Delete-Files-The-Quick,-Dirty,-And-Correct-Way&id=1145950 Access Control Lists (ACLs) are sequential lists of permit and deny conditions applied to traffic flows on a device interface. ACLs are based on various criteria including protocol type source IP address, destination IP address, source port number, and/or destination port number. Fri, 02 May 2008 15:42:09 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Create-and-Manage-Access-Control-Lists-on-Cisco-ASA-and-PIX-Firewalls&id=1144913 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Create-and-Manage-Access-Control-Lists-on-Cisco-ASA-and-PIX-Firewalls&id=1144913 Time synchronisation in modern computer networks is essential. It not only provides the only frame of reference between all devices, it is critical in everything from securing, planning and debugging a network to providing a time stamp for applications such as data acquisition or email. Microsoft Windows XP has a time synchronisation utility built into the operating system called Windows Time (w32time. Fri, 02 May 2008 15:22:32 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Run-a-Network-Time-Server-in-Windows-XP&id=1144166 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Run-a-Network-Time-Server-in-Windows-XP&id=1144166 NTP (Network Time Protocol) synchronizes networks to a single time source using timestamps to represent the current time of the day, this is essential for time sensitive transactions and many system applications such as email. NTP is therefore vulnerable to security threats, whether from a malicious hacker who wants to alter the timestamp to commit fraud or a DDoS attack (Distributed Denial of Service - normally caused by malicious malware that floods a server with traffic) that blocks server access. However, being one of the Internet's oldest protocols and having been developed for over... Fri, 02 May 2008 15:17:55 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?NTP-Security-Authentication-and-Trusted-Time-References&id=1144133 http://ezinearticles.com/?NTP-Security-Authentication-and-Trusted-Time-References&id=1144133 There are many of us who wish to build quality computers without the aspect of spending thousands of dollars on a single computer. But there are also some of us out there who spends thousands and thousands of dollars on a single computer. Is it really worth it? Read more about the issue here. Fri, 02 May 2008 14:08:03 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Computers-vs.-Money&id=1143556 http://ezinearticles.com/?Computers-vs.-Money&id=1143556 Today, anyone who is planning to get songs, pictures or other information transferred from disc to disc can take comfort in knowing they can have CD duplication done on their media discs. CD duplication is a process which involves copying data to a blank disc from another disc. If you happen to be using an outside service to do the job, what they will do is take two discs which you provide - an original disc containing the information you want transferred, and a blank disc - and process the info transfer. Fri, 02 May 2008 13:19:12 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Joys-of-CD-Duplication&id=1145761 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Joys-of-CD-Duplication&id=1145761 Home Computing is a completely different type of computing, where a PC is used extensively by all kind of users including geeks, experts, and novice users. In such cases the problems caused in home computing are also typical example of technical problems. Troubleshooting of such problems is not as easy as people think. Fri, 02 May 2008 13:04:53 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Common-Problems-in-Home-Computing&id=1142332 http://ezinearticles.com/?Common-Problems-in-Home-Computing&id=1142332 In order to apply different levels of services to different traffic flows in your network, traffic should be classified then marked to allow QOS tools to act upon it. This article will discuss using policy based routing as a QOS tool. Fri, 02 May 2008 12:48:53 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?PBR-as-QOS-Tool&id=1143062 http://ezinearticles.com/?PBR-as-QOS-Tool&id=1143062 An intro to the technology that converts barcodes to useful information. Basic concepts and the advantages/disadvantages of each approach. Fri, 02 May 2008 11:49:38 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Basic-Barcode-Reading-Technology-Scanners,-Readers-and-Wireless&id=1131813 http://ezinearticles.com/?Basic-Barcode-Reading-Technology-Scanners,-Readers-and-Wireless&id=1131813 Not long ago Shane "Locutus" Shields wrote an interesting blog entitled, "What is the use of standards?" whereby he expressed his disillusionment with standards in the Information Technology (I.T.) field. His discontent is not without precedence. Most of us have at one time or another yearned for standards in our work effort, only to be thwarted by the grim realities of an industry that doesn't like to embrace standards. We all admit standards are a good idea and we should all be heading in that direction, someday... but that day never seems to come because there are forces at play deliberately resisting such efforts. Fri, 02 May 2008 10:33:45 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Why-IT-Standards-Fail&id=1144232 http://ezinearticles.com/?Why-IT-Standards-Fail&id=1144232 The operation of 'defragging', or 'defragmenting' an hard drive is a rather useful thing to do to increase, even significantly in some cases, the performance of your PC. But how does it all work? Fri, 02 May 2008 09:34:00 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-To-Defrag-A-Computer&id=1147732 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-To-Defrag-A-Computer&id=1147732 In some occasions, be it because you have reasons to suspect that the virus you caught has permanently damaged your system, because your PC is getting way slower than it used to be, or even just as a scheduled maintenance practice, reformatting your computer can be an useful way of 'cleaning up the mess' and regain all the computational speed your PC used to have when you turned it on for the first time. This article provides you with an easy step-by-step guide to make sure a smooth reformatting process. Fri, 02 May 2008 09:32:18 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-To-Reformat-Your-Computer&id=1147683 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-To-Reformat-Your-Computer&id=1147683 Radio frequency identification, or RFID, is a generic term for technologies that use radio waves to automatically identify people or objects. There are several methods of identification, but the most common is to store a serial number that identifies a person or object, and perhaps other information, on a microchip that is attached to an antenna (the chip and the antenna together are called an RFID transponder or an RFID tag). The antenna enables the chip to transmit the identification information to a reader. Fri, 02 May 2008 09:18:23 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?RFID-The-Looming-Threat-to-Privacy&id=1141395 http://ezinearticles.com/?RFID-The-Looming-Threat-to-Privacy&id=1141395 Instant Messenger Services requires the use of a client program that hooks up to an instant messaging service. IM essentially differs from e-mail in that conversations take place instantaneously. Most services offer a presence information feature, indicating whether people on one's list of contacts are currently online and available to chat. Fri, 02 May 2008 09:16:07 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Instant-Messenger-Services&id=1141389 http://ezinearticles.com/?Instant-Messenger-Services&id=1141389 On occasion we all need to know the time and we have a multitude of different devices to tell us it; from our mobile phones and wrist watches to the office wall clock or the chimes on the radio news. But how accurate are all these clocks and does it matter if they are all telling different times? For our day-to-day business it probably doesn't matter too much if the office wall clock is faster than your wrist-watch your boss probably won't fire you for being a minute late. Thu, 01 May 2008 16:29:46 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Timing-Is-Everything-Ntp-And-The-Importance-Of-Accurate-Network-Time-Synchronization&id=1141550 http://ezinearticles.com/?Timing-Is-Everything-Ntp-And-The-Importance-Of-Accurate-Network-Time-Synchronization&id=1141550 Mankind has always been preoccupied with measuring and recording the passage of time. Timekeeping has been essential for the development of civilizations; from knowing when to plant or harvest crops to identifying important events in the year. Time has historically been measured in relation to the movement of the Earth; a day, is one revolution of the planet; while a year is an entire orbit of the Sun. Thu, 01 May 2008 15:28:34 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?History-of-Horology-Sundials-to-Atomic-Clocks&id=1139415 http://ezinearticles.com/?History-of-Horology-Sundials-to-Atomic-Clocks&id=1139415 The small business owner and worker of 2008 has been placed at a disadvantage in that they are asked to overcome the steep learning scale for modern office computing. Applications, although becoming more user friendly has become more and more feature rich, thus resulting in unneeded spending, decrease in productivity due to lack of training and in instances I have seen, being sold services that are irrelevant or even non existent. A small business owner I recently worked with was sold a $499. Thu, 01 May 2008 13:59:22 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Managed-Small-Business-and-End-User-Training&id=1139750 http://ezinearticles.com/?Managed-Small-Business-and-End-User-Training&id=1139750 This article analyses a major, potential costly mistake in the installation of shielded TP copper into an extremely critical, EMF/RFI saturated, hospital environment. It further supports the need for urgent end user awareness of the capabilities of fiber when compared to the capabilities and costs of UTP Copper - especially 10GbE STP copper. The installation of an all fiber network in this case could possibly have been easier, would have saved money, future up-grade hassles and headaches. Thu, 01 May 2008 11:27:48 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Shielded-10GbE-TP-Copper-Rescues-Trauma-Center-or-Did-It?-Why-They-Should-Have-Installed-Fiber&id=1137698 http://ezinearticles.com/?Shielded-10GbE-TP-Copper-Rescues-Trauma-Center-or-Did-It?-Why-They-Should-Have-Installed-Fiber&id=1137698 On April Fool's Day back in 1976, 3 entrepreneurial young guys created Apple Computer, Inc., with the intent to create and distribute truly personal computers. Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak, and Ronald Wayne began with a dream of making computers smaller and more available to the public. Thu, 01 May 2008 10:46:32 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Apple-Computer,-Incorporated-A-Historical-Summary&id=1137771 http://ezinearticles.com/?Apple-Computer,-Incorporated-A-Historical-Summary&id=1137771 A wireless network is an extension of your wired network. It can be used as a entrance into your wired LAN as well. Thu, 01 May 2008 09:58:09 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-To-Secure-My-Wireless-Network&id=1137548 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-To-Secure-My-Wireless-Network&id=1137548 J2EE or the Java to Enterprise Edition platform developed by Sun Microsystems stipulates the criterion for developing multi-tier enterprise applications. The J2EE platform leverages the robustness of the Java programming language that allows developers to write the code only once and execute the application on any platform. Presently more than two -thirds of development managers use the J2EE platform to develop and deploy their applications. Wed, 30 Apr 2008 11:22:33 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Benefits-of-Java-2-Platform,-Enterprise-Edition-(J2EE)&id=1133613 http://ezinearticles.com/?Benefits-of-Java-2-Platform,-Enterprise-Edition-(J2EE)&id=1133613 The sheer number of safety inspections to be performed by a limited pool of trained safety inspectors places a considerable strain on the inspection process, with inspectors spending a significant amount of time on travel and administrative tasks managing inspection data. This paper focuses on a Virginia Tech study describing how modernization of inspection data management with mobile computing can lead to a highly efficient inspection process. The key being that onsite electronic data capture on to a mobile computer is a component that facilitates integrating all aspects of the inspection process. Wed, 30 Apr 2008 10:42:19 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Modernizing-Onsite-Safety-Inspections&id=1133294 http://ezinearticles.com/?Modernizing-Onsite-Safety-Inspections&id=1133294 Here in Orange County I find it very important to have a solid technical structure. No computer = no business. Computer repair here in Orange County seems to be very popular, but that quality of good support seems to be declining at a surprisingly fast pace. Wed, 30 Apr 2008 09:41:16 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Finding-A-Good-Technician-Could-Be-Hard&id=1132611 http://ezinearticles.com/?Finding-A-Good-Technician-Could-Be-Hard&id=1132611 There can be different situations in which you may need to copy your information to a disk. To start with, you may want to distribute a piece of information among many people similar to the way they do it in a music industry when millions of copies of a single CD are made and sold. Wed, 30 Apr 2008 09:01:57 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Storing-Information-on-Disks-Which-Disk-To-Select?&id=1130849 http://ezinearticles.com/?Storing-Information-on-Disks-Which-Disk-To-Select?&id=1130849 Even if you use windows defrag utility regularly, there are some tricks you can use to get the most out of it. Try these tips the next time you defragment your hard drive and really improve your PC's performance. Tue, 29 Apr 2008 17:07:53 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Defrag-Your-HDD!-(Its-Not-As-Painful-As-It-Sounds)&id=1132839 http://ezinearticles.com/?Defrag-Your-HDD!-(Its-Not-As-Painful-As-It-Sounds)&id=1132839 Some users aren't even sure what spyware is, let alone how it got on their PC in the first place. You may be surprised by what it is... and what it's not. Tue, 29 Apr 2008 17:07:34 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Just-What-The-Heck-Is-Spyware,-Anyway?&id=1132410 http://ezinearticles.com/?Just-What-The-Heck-Is-Spyware,-Anyway?&id=1132410 In this day and age, anybody who is anybody has, or has toyed with the idea of having, a Web site. Any good Web site has to have graphics, which is why I am going to delve into the world of Web graphics today. Tue, 29 Apr 2008 16:19:30 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Working-With-Graphics&id=1131678 http://ezinearticles.com/?Working-With-Graphics&id=1131678 In the past few years, "going green" has become very important for almost every type of business. The CD and DVD packaging industry have been no different. In fact, promoting environmentally friendly products has become a major marketing focus. So what are your options if you want to package your media and limit your carbon footprint at the same time? Tue, 29 Apr 2008 11:25:39 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?CD-and-DVD-Packaging-How-To-Limit-The-Carbon-Footprint-Of-Your-Media-Packaging&id=1129150 http://ezinearticles.com/?CD-and-DVD-Packaging-How-To-Limit-The-Carbon-Footprint-Of-Your-Media-Packaging&id=1129150 Key pad voting system is an Interactive voting system for the audience. All service providers need a response to turn into a user oriented output. Whether it is a market research for product analysis, or training systems to gain the feedback of trainer in the view of the trainees, a feedback gives the idea of system or any service provider's effectiveness. Tue, 29 Apr 2008 11:08:43 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-A-Keypad-Voting-System-Works?&id=1128818 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-A-Keypad-Voting-System-Works?&id=1128818 You can now Watch NBA 2008 Playoffs Online with a click of one button, you can also watch any sports game online or any movie with over 3000+ channels on Satellite Tv for PC. so why not join and you too can be watching NBA Playoffs Live Online like the other millions. Tue, 29 Apr 2008 09:32:01 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Watch-NBA-2008-Playoffs-Online-Watch-NBA-Games-Live-Online&id=1137962 http://ezinearticles.com/?Watch-NBA-2008-Playoffs-Online-Watch-NBA-Games-Live-Online&id=1137962 In today's technologically advanced world, commercial satellite solutions are diverse providing solutions for voice, video and data connectivity solutions. With the rising costs of oil, many businesses are wising up to alternative sources to power and drive their satellite connections and corporate communication infrastructure. Providers of solar and wind generated technology solutions recognize the need for renewable and alternative energy sources to power more than just cars and homes. Tue, 29 Apr 2008 07:50:59 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Green-Communications-Go-Corporate-with-Commercial-Satellite-Solutions&id=1140458 http://ezinearticles.com/?Green-Communications-Go-Corporate-with-Commercial-Satellite-Solutions&id=1140458 Holographic storage ships next month. The technology was in the works for decades before becoming a reality. Every now and then I read about something and go "wow - that's the future!" Mon, 28 Apr 2008 16:40:16 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Holographic-Storage-Kills-BluRay?&id=1140103 http://ezinearticles.com/?Holographic-Storage-Kills-BluRay?&id=1140103 Time is an abstract concept. We cannot necessarily see it, touch it or change it, but we are aware that it exists and that is continues to keep passing us by. It has long been thought that time was constant and was the same everywhere in the Universe. This article explains time, what it is, how it is measured and how it is dealt with by modern technologies explaining atomic clocks, UTC ans NTP Mon, 28 Apr 2008 14:25:39 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?What-is-Time?-From-Sundials-to-NTP&id=1126542 http://ezinearticles.com/?What-is-Time?-From-Sundials-to-NTP&id=1126542 Your computer can provide access to identity thieves, hackers, and viruses. But with the right precautions, you can keep your information safe and secure. Mon, 28 Apr 2008 11:23:39 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Six-Ways-to-Protect-Your-Home-Computer&id=1133973 http://ezinearticles.com/?Six-Ways-to-Protect-Your-Home-Computer&id=1133973 This article will direct you to some ways you can find free new movies to watch online. There aren't as many options as one would think, because most links to supposedly FREE online movies just leads to a page full of advertising and pop ups. I'm not against paying for movies online, personally, but I expect to get very good quality and there's not many places out there that offer it. Mon, 28 Apr 2008 11:04:10 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Where-to-Find-Free-New-Movies-to-Watch-Online&id=1122949 http://ezinearticles.com/?Where-to-Find-Free-New-Movies-to-Watch-Online&id=1122949 Watch your favorite shows and movies on the internet completely legally! One time payment and over 3000 channels and 80 MILLION movies right off the bat! Mon, 28 Apr 2008 10:59:14 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Want-To-Watch-TV-Right-On-Your-Computer?&id=1122903 http://ezinearticles.com/?Want-To-Watch-TV-Right-On-Your-Computer?&id=1122903 Communication is a vital component of every company, regardless of the sector it may be in. As soon as communication between departments breaks down the possibility of problems occurring increases, because there is an increased chance of having different groups of people working towards different outcomes and solutions. The department where a lack of communication with other areas of the business is likely to cause real problems is the IT department. Not everyone has the depth of knowledge that the IT support team has, and it can therefore be quite difficult to maintain a good degree of communication with this department at times. Mon, 28 Apr 2008 09:25:17 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-Easy-Is-It-To-Understand-Your-Companys-IT-Solutions?&id=1133193 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-Easy-Is-It-To-Understand-Your-Companys-IT-Solutions?&id=1133193 If you are a music buff or simply enjoy music, chances are you are already in possession of some sort of a music system. Gone are the days when we had to laboriously wind up the gramophone or put the needle on the exact spot on the record-player and when we were traveling we had to be content with a good old portable radio. But, with new advances in technology, first came improved versions of the stereo, then the cassette player and now we are simply spoilt for choice because the market is inundated with newer and better audio and stereo products. Fri, 25 Apr 2008 16:35:37 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Mini-System-Small-In-Size-But-Big-In-Performance&id=1131225 http://ezinearticles.com/?Mini-System-Small-In-Size-But-Big-In-Performance&id=1131225 As WiFI technology becomes ubiquitous, misconceptions about the technology run rampant. This series of articles aims to expose these wireless misconceptions as urban legends by discussing the facts behind the technology. Fri, 25 Apr 2008 16:25:21 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Debunking-Wireless-Urban-Legends,-Part-I-Wireless-Networks-are-Intrinsically-Insecure&id=1124365 http://ezinearticles.com/?Debunking-Wireless-Urban-Legends,-Part-I-Wireless-Networks-are-Intrinsically-Insecure&id=1124365 Pinhole cameras may just be the simplest type of camera ever invented, and they have been around for a long time now. These cameras are used for art, fun, science, and even surveillance. You probably have one, or know someone who does. But have you ever thought about the mechanism behind a pinhole camera? Fri, 25 Apr 2008 16:11:31 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Pinhole-Camera-Simple-Concept,-Small-Camera,-Sophisticated-Images&id=1131122 http://ezinearticles.com/?Pinhole-Camera-Simple-Concept,-Small-Camera,-Sophisticated-Images&id=1131122 There are are number of reasons why you should choose an IP network camera for your surveillance system. Sure, analog cameras have been around longer, but the IP camera has proven its worth in performance. Fri, 25 Apr 2008 16:10:23 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?IP-Network-Camera-vs-Analog-Camera&id=1131118 http://ezinearticles.com/?IP-Network-Camera-vs-Analog-Camera&id=1131118 Internet cameras are fast becoming a staple in homes and offices. This little contraption does more than just broadcast your face to your Internet friends. Learn how to maximize your Internet camera so you get your money's worth. Fri, 25 Apr 2008 16:09:44 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Many-Uses-of-the-Internet-Camera&id=1131117 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Many-Uses-of-the-Internet-Camera&id=1131117 How times have changed. No more messy typewriter ribbon. Printer ink is all you need. Fri, 25 Apr 2008 16:09:31 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Printer-Ink-A-Step-Up-From-the-Standard-Typewriter-Ribbon&id=1124826 http://ezinearticles.com/?Printer-Ink-A-Step-Up-From-the-Standard-Typewriter-Ribbon&id=1124826 How to save money on print cartridges instead of refilling or buying new ones. It doesn't just save money, it saves are planet. Fri, 25 Apr 2008 16:08:56 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Saving-Money-on-Ink-Cartridges&id=1124818 http://ezinearticles.com/?Saving-Money-on-Ink-Cartridges&id=1124818 The trend has always been to move toward a more global atmosphere. No technology has accomplished this as completely as the Internet. Fri, 25 Apr 2008 15:26:18 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-Technology-Has-Changed-The-News&id=1130699 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-Technology-Has-Changed-The-News&id=1130699 As the internet is a sign of moving forward into the 'next generation', it is also seen by many as abusive and intrusive against the privacy of the individual users. However, we cannot deny that the use of internet is growing wider; communications, banking, trading and many more services can be availed from online access and so many still have the willingness to share personal information over the internet. Fri, 25 Apr 2008 15:19:32 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-Much-Does-Your-Privacy-Cost?&id=1123187 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-Much-Does-Your-Privacy-Cost?&id=1123187 Computer time synchronization is highly important in modern computer networks, precision and time synchronization is critical in many applications, particularly time sensitive transactions. Just imagine buying an airline seat only to be told at the airport that the ticket was sold twice because it was purchased afterwards on a computer that had a slower clock! Modern computers do have internal clocks called Real Time Clock chips (RTC) that provide time and date information. Fri, 25 Apr 2008 14:41:07 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Configure-a-Windows-NTP-Network-Time-Server&id=1123718 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Configure-a-Windows-NTP-Network-Time-Server&id=1123718 Our world has become portable due to batteries. Wherever we go, whatever we use, it has batteries. They have become an inseparable part of our daily life. Their usefulness has made us their slave and we cannot walk a metre without them. The electronic world's base is battery. A battery is a device, which converts chemical energy (born out of chemical reactions) into electrical energy. Fri, 25 Apr 2008 14:28:04 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Battery-Reconditioning&id=1122451 http://ezinearticles.com/?Battery-Reconditioning&id=1122451 Many businesses view their IT and computer system as being a rigid entity that serves a very precise set of needs. But while this may be true to an extent, these businesses are risking the possibility of missing out on other advantages that an IT system can offer. Fri, 25 Apr 2008 13:06:45 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Need-To-Have-A-Degree-Of-Flexibility-In-Your-IT-Needs&id=1128461 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Need-To-Have-A-Degree-Of-Flexibility-In-Your-IT-Needs&id=1128461 The act of configuring and creating a virtual private network is known as virtual private networking. Read on to find out the benefits at virtual private networking. Fri, 25 Apr 2008 12:00:22 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Virtual-Private-Network-at-Your-Advantage!&id=1128390 http://ezinearticles.com/?Virtual-Private-Network-at-Your-Advantage!&id=1128390 Technology is constantly changing the way we live and the world we live in. No where is this any more evident then in the world of computers. Computers are constantly evolving so that what was once the newest and greatest system becomes antiquated within just a year or two. Companies who have large amounts of software and hardware that they depend on day in and day out must continue to fork out large sums of money for new hardware and software just to stay ahead of or even with their competitors. However, if you are one of these companies (or work for one of them) then you can make money from your used IT assets. And here's how to sell your used hardware and software. Fri, 25 Apr 2008 09:54:04 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Sell-Your-Used-Hardware-or-Software&id=1127479 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Sell-Your-Used-Hardware-or-Software&id=1127479 If you have hardware in bulk, don't pay to have it removed. Be the one getting paid. Here's how... Fri, 25 Apr 2008 09:45:46 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Dont-Pay-to-Have-Your-Software-or-Hardware-Removed!&id=1127444 http://ezinearticles.com/?Dont-Pay-to-Have-Your-Software-or-Hardware-Removed!&id=1127444 I'll show you how fix a slow computer with a registry cleaning program. No more headaches or time wasted staring at a computer. Fri, 25 Apr 2008 08:27:48 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-To-Fix-A-Slow-Computer-With-A-Registry-Cleaner&id=1133260 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-To-Fix-A-Slow-Computer-With-A-Registry-Cleaner&id=1133260 Virtual Private Network services can impact your over all computing and network performance. It's a communication network tunneled through another network, and dedicated for a specific network. One common application is secure communications through the public internet, but a VPN need not have explicit security features, such as an authentication or content encryption. Thu, 24 Apr 2008 16:56:54 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Virtual-Private-Network-For-Banking!&id=1126088 http://ezinearticles.com/?Virtual-Private-Network-For-Banking!&id=1126088 I love gadgets. I am addicted to them and if I see something I like then I feel a massive urge to immediately go and buy it. Looking in a recent PC magazine I came across the EeePC by Asus - looking at the pictures I saw something that I had longed for, for some time. A small portable PC, a cheap price tag, seemingly specifically geared up for Internet on the move. Thu, 24 Apr 2008 14:22:30 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-EeePC-My-Thoughts&id=1126176 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-EeePC-My-Thoughts&id=1126176 A virus to us humans is the flu or cold but to a computer it is a totally different definition. A virus in computer terms means a hidden danger. A virus is a computer program hidden within another program or files that destroys data and eventually can crash your hard drive. All viruses are man made but once the virus starts to spread it is not under any control of man. Thu, 24 Apr 2008 09:42:24 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Excellent-Computer-Tips&id=1130238 http://ezinearticles.com/?Excellent-Computer-Tips&id=1130238 From spreadsheets to desktop publishing, there are a myriad of IT applications being used by every single company in existence today. Our increasing reliance on computers to get the job done quickly and efficiently has led to great advances in the world of business - advances that may not have been as easy a few short years ago. Thu, 24 Apr 2008 09:40:07 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-Easy-Is-It-To-Use-Your-Companys-IT-Applications?&id=1123003 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-Easy-Is-It-To-Use-Your-Companys-IT-Applications?&id=1123003 The last thing you want to do is be connected to the Internet or for that matter, networked into another computer that is Internet accessible without any form of computer security in place. You need to safeguard your computer at all costs to avoid spyware, adware, malware, spamming, viruses, worms trojans and 100's of other things and terminology that deliver havoc to your computer's operating system. The purpose, intent, directive, mission, modes' operandi (whatever you want to call it) of operating system disruption is multifarious in nature. Thu, 24 Apr 2008 09:32:11 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Signs-Your-Computer-Registry-and-You-Are-In-Trouble&id=1122917 http://ezinearticles.com/?Signs-Your-Computer-Registry-and-You-Are-In-Trouble&id=1122917 There are many types of laptop accessory. Find information on laptop memory, laptop batteries, laptop adapters, laptop keyboards, laptop RAM and more. Thu, 24 Apr 2008 08:38:40 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Power-Outside&id=1121854 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Power-Outside&id=1121854 Ever wonder how to lock down your wireless router? Or how to even access your router? This is a step-by-step guide on how to set your wireless SSID and PSK, change your router password and how to get access to your router. Wed, 23 Apr 2008 15:43:42 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Simple-Wireless-Security-Configuration&id=1120425 http://ezinearticles.com/?Simple-Wireless-Security-Configuration&id=1120425 A lot of people ask "what is the difference between CD duplication and CD replication?" Well here is a little bit of information about both as well as some pros and cons of both to help you make the right decision when choosing a cd duplication/replication process. Wed, 23 Apr 2008 14:25:31 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?CD-Duplication-vs-CD-Replication-Which-One-Is-Right-For-Your-Project?&id=1120173 http://ezinearticles.com/?CD-Duplication-vs-CD-Replication-Which-One-Is-Right-For-Your-Project?&id=1120173 While computer infrastructures are a big part of virtually every company nowadays, not every company has the structure they need. Rapid growth, a change in the way a firm does business or any one of a dozen other reasons can lead to a business outgrowing its current IT methods and struggling to cope with the demand on its systems as a result. Wed, 23 Apr 2008 11:16:20 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Are-Your-IT-Needs-Being-Met?&id=1120655 http://ezinearticles.com/?Are-Your-IT-Needs-Being-Met?&id=1120655 Giant company Microsoft for years is attempting to invent an in-car computer, however the company is now ready for pole position with its latest effort to weave software into auto design. It has now developed a system called Sync, which lets motorists control car stereos and mobile phones with voice commands. At the International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates announced about its features in a keynote speech and further declared that it's available exclusively from Ford Motor. Wed, 23 Apr 2008 08:49:16 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Microsoft-with-its-New-Sync&id=1103797 http://ezinearticles.com/?Microsoft-with-its-New-Sync&id=1103797 Most people might think of screensavers as just a bunch of animated scenes or beautiful pictures sitting on their PC desktop. A screen saver is far more however. You may be surprised to learn that behind the scenes a screensaver is helping you in more ways than one, such as: Mon, 21 Apr 2008 16:57:30 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Screensavers-What-They-Can-Do-for-You&id=1118158 http://ezinearticles.com/?Screensavers-What-They-Can-Do-for-You&id=1118158 The field over Multi-Media software is almost flooded with useful and useless, add-ons. We have a few favorites that have a substantial added value. First of all there is iLike, an add-on for Apple's iTunes. Mon, 21 Apr 2008 12:55:18 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Multimedia-Add-Ons-Useful-or-a-Waste-of-Time?&id=1117264 http://ezinearticles.com/?Multimedia-Add-Ons-Useful-or-a-Waste-of-Time?&id=1117264 These days, online shopping is very common. Buying CDs and DVDs online really makes sense for a variety of reasons, including simple convenience. Most online stores are very secure and you don´t need to worry about credit card theft with their secure systems. Mon, 21 Apr 2008 11:20:21 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Advantages-of-Buying-CDs-and-DVDs-Online&id=1116997 http://ezinearticles.com/?Advantages-of-Buying-CDs-and-DVDs-Online&id=1116997 Laptops have always seemed a very desirable item to have. Not only do you look pretty good but you have the ability to take your computing anywhere. Up until recently thought I would have always advised against these. Mon, 21 Apr 2008 09:03:58 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Laptops-Vs-Desktops&id=1116394 http://ezinearticles.com/?Laptops-Vs-Desktops&id=1116394 With the change in technology everything seems to be changed now. This change however has been a good one, especially when it comes to IT support. Sat, 19 Apr 2008 13:23:53 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?IT-Support-Has-Come-A-Long-Way&id=1114136 http://ezinearticles.com/?IT-Support-Has-Come-A-Long-Way&id=1114136 Small and large networks are more and more becoming intolerant of failures. The need to add services determines success or failure. Fri, 18 Apr 2008 15:51:53 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Growing-Network&id=1114425 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Growing-Network&id=1114425 It's hard to think about life without technology at these days, but is definitely part of our lives, allowing us to do so more quickly and easily. But, what is behind all the technological advances? Most users of technology ignored completely how technological devices work. Fri, 18 Apr 2008 15:40:01 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Behind-Digital-Signal-Processing-Technologies-(DSP)&id=1114806 http://ezinearticles.com/?Behind-Digital-Signal-Processing-Technologies-(DSP)&id=1114806 The US Courts Fiber to the Desk South Texas Project is the largest OM-3, 10 Gig project in the United States. With over 8,000 hand terminations and over 4,000 fusion splices, this project was installed, tested and terminated by BDI DataLynk students with little or no previous fiber optics experience. This fact proves that fiber is much easier to install and, in many cases, less expensive than UTP copper cabling and should be the media of choice in all commercial building applications. One has to only install it, test it and forget it. There is no Alien (UFO) Cross talk to deal with here. Fri, 18 Apr 2008 13:47:14 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?US-Federal-Courts-Fiber-to-the-Desk-Project-How-They-Saved-Tax-Payers-Money-by-Doing-It-Themselves&id=1113698 http://ezinearticles.com/?US-Federal-Courts-Fiber-to-the-Desk-Project-How-They-Saved-Tax-Payers-Money-by-Doing-It-Themselves&id=1113698 We are surrounded by technology and we know that there are chances of us getting lost in there. IT support service is a boon as it helps us to complete our work faster and also relieves us from problem solving. Fri, 18 Apr 2008 13:05:41 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?IT-Support-What-Is-It?&id=1114128 http://ezinearticles.com/?IT-Support-What-Is-It?&id=1114128 When we buy any electronic item we make sure that to have some source where we can reach when we face problems with the appliance. This of course relieves us from unnecessary tension. Fri, 18 Apr 2008 13:05:01 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Dial-For-IT-Support-Service&id=1114123 http://ezinearticles.com/?Dial-For-IT-Support-Service&id=1114123 What happened to the days when products lasted longer than the commercials that advertise them? Why have so many companies given up on the idea of creating a product that actually meets most of the customers standards? Fri, 18 Apr 2008 11:33:12 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Isnt-Quality-Assurance-Supposed-To-Make-Sure-Quality-Is-There?&id=1107895 http://ezinearticles.com/?Isnt-Quality-Assurance-Supposed-To-Make-Sure-Quality-Is-There?&id=1107895 Information technology has been defined by the Information Technology Association of America, or the ITAA as being the study, design, development, implementation support and/or management of any computer based information systems. This relates particularly to software applications and computer hardware. Information technology deals with using electronic computers and software to convert, store, protect, process, retrieve with security or transmit any information. Fri, 18 Apr 2008 08:16:28 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Definition-of-Information-Technology&id=1109986 http://ezinearticles.com/?Definition-of-Information-Technology&id=1109986 While the risks are real, there are a number of steps to mitigate the problems. And you don't have to be a techie, either. This article contains common-sense suggestions that the average home computer user can employ. Thu, 17 Apr 2008 16:20:54 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Protect-Your-PC&id=1117126 http://ezinearticles.com/?Protect-Your-PC&id=1117126 As computers have gotten more powerful, they've become the standard tools for recording, editing, and mixing audio. More and more professional studios are using them because of their power and amateurs are using them because they're also relatively inexpensive and easy to use. Thu, 17 Apr 2008 13:07:06 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Home-Audio-and-Computer-Setups!&id=1109707 http://ezinearticles.com/?Home-Audio-and-Computer-Setups!&id=1109707 My experiences in trying to help someone else learn the way of the Apple has been a very difficult one at times, there seems to be a lot of hesitation in part because of old habits and culture at the workplace that create a barrier in trying new things. More specifically, being a Windows user for most of my life I can understand the nervousness of somebody telling me how trying out a new operating system as stable as the MacOS would change my life for the better. Being accustomed to using PC's at work and coming home ... Thu, 17 Apr 2008 11:49:06 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Excuse-Me-Sir,-Which-Computer-System-Do-You-Recommend?&id=1107946 http://ezinearticles.com/?Excuse-Me-Sir,-Which-Computer-System-Do-You-Recommend?&id=1107946 Like many of you I started using windows a long long time ago, my parents bought me an IBM Aptiva which was top of the line back then. It ran the "new" Windows 3.1.1 and it had a 440mb hard drive and 64mb RAM. I remember thinking to myself "Wow, what a machine this is", and I wasn't just saying that because of the powerhouse that I thought I had in front of my eyes, but also the sheer size of this thing was something to almost be afraid of.....I have grown up with Windows operating systems my whole life switching from 3.1.1 to Windows 95,98,Me,Xp and finally Vista. I have to say that I like the look of Vista but it just does not quite fit my style of how I think a system should be built as far as how programs should work together instead of independently, the endless worry of viruses, spyware, malware, spam etc. Thu, 17 Apr 2008 11:47:21 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Mac-Vs.-Windows-A-Personal-Choice&id=1107942 http://ezinearticles.com/?Mac-Vs.-Windows-A-Personal-Choice&id=1107942 There's no arguing that computers enrich our lives and provide us with options our mothers never dreamed of. As women, though, computers can also be our downfall at work. Wed, 16 Apr 2008 15:34:58 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?For-Women-Only-Your-Computer-Usage-Could-Cost-You-Your-Job&id=1109698 http://ezinearticles.com/?For-Women-Only-Your-Computer-Usage-Could-Cost-You-Your-Job&id=1109698 Copyright 2008 EzineArticles.com - All Rights Reserved.