We’ve all seen the gaudy MySpace layouts that have well over their fair share of glitter text, images of alcohol, an overdose of font decorations, and abundance of YouTube videos. The problem with these profiles is that they often take a long time to load, and also very rarely look...
The motherboard is the most expensive computer component so be sure to treat and handle it with great care.There are a few things you should do to ensure no motherboard damage occur as you prepare for the installation.
Be sure you have a clean,well lit,and level work place.Relax your mind...
Antennas are a simple thing, but they cause no end of trouble. At its most basic, you can make a working antenna from nothing more than a wire coathanger or some other piece of metal. In fact, if you stick your finger where the antenna goes, you can even act as an antenna yourself!
If you...
How to prepare surfaces for Asset Tags and Asset Label Tags on Computers & IT equipment
In past articles we have talked about what asset labels or asset tags are and who should be using them. This article is designed to show people the best method of applying an asset label or asset...
Let’s talk turkey for a moment (or Vonage if you want to throw a pun into the discussion ha ha.).
The age old question (OK recent topic of concern) among VoIP users and those whose bandwidth is used to make those calls is……how much bandwidth does VoIP use?
Well...
If you were around in the mid 70s in the United States you’d have to have been living under a rock not to know about the great citizen band radio craze made popular by the smash hit “Convoy” by C.W. McCall. If you were into citizen band radio at all you knew that there was a...
How to Convert VHS to DVD with a DVD Recorder
When preserving your favorite movies or memories, the standard used to be VHS video tapes. But with the advancement of DVD technology, the advantages of DVDs proved to outweigh those of VCR tapes. Video tapes can wear out over...
Do you own an inkjet printer? Has the printhead ever clogged up on you, creating streaks or missing colors from your printing?
Clogs can be incredibly frustrating. Normally when you find out you have a clogged printhead, it’s because you’re right in the middle of printing...
One of the confusing things in choosing a digital camera is deciding how many mega-pixels you should look for. The answer depends on what you plan on doing with the finished pictures.
First, you need to understand what a pixel is. In terms of digital prints, a pixel simply means a dot of...
It’s probably not something many people are interested in unless they’re some kind of an electrical engineer or just bored, but understanding how an antenna works can be useful when the one on your TV or radio goes south on you and the reason is beyond your comprehension. ...
“You always admire what you really dont understand” this is what the famous 17th century mathematician Blaise Pascal said. When it comes to techno talk, it will be appropriate to say, what you dont understand will intimidate you. So hows your CCTV IQ?
Unlocking the...
Continuing with our research into the CB craze of the mid 70s we’ll take a look at what were considered the elite antennas when it came to having a CB setup. While the truckers may have ruled the roads and channel 19, it was the everyday hobbyist who ruled the airwaves from his home, and...