Archive for December, 2007



Electric cars could act as batteries for the energy grid - New Scientist (subscription)

Wednesday 5 December 2007 @ 1:12 am
Electric cars could act as batteries for the energy grid
New Scientist (subscription), UK -17 hours ago
When plugged in at Kempton's house, an onboard computer uses "broadband-over-powerlines" – a system for sending computer data down pre-existing power cables

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A9home: two years on - Drobe.co.uk

Wednesday 5 December 2007 @ 1:12 am
A9home: two years on
Drobe.co.uk, UK -8 hours ago
With the rear ports located right next to the power input, I have also found it common to end up yanking out the power while swapping USB cables - this is

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Review: New Sony locationfree TV only a slight improvement - CNN

Wednesday 5 December 2007 @ 1:12 am

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Review: New Sony locationfree TV only a slight improvement
CNN -Dec 3, 2007
So, if you want to view your home TV programming on more than one computer — say, your personal laptop and your work PC — you're going to have to shell

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Network attached storage - MyADSL

Wednesday 5 December 2007 @ 12:12 am
Network attached storage
MyADSL, South Africa -2 hours ago
without any specific computer being on. Some even use the wifi network to connect to other computers, almost completely eliminating the need for cables.

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D-LINK Unveils Industry's First Green Ethernet Technology - Hardware Zone

Wednesday 5 December 2007 @ 12:12 am
D-LINK Unveils Industry's First Green Ethernet Technology
Hardware Zone, Singapore -Dec 3, 2007
The DGS-1008D Gigabit switch is cable of a maximum power saving of up to 80% and 40% respectively. Even when a computer is shut down, switches often remain

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Peterson lawyer denies that he used police computers to check on … - WLFI.com

Wednesday 5 December 2007 @ 12:12 am
Peterson lawyer denies that he used police computers to check on
WLFI.com, IN -9 hours ago
abc's "Good Morning America" reported yesterday on the alleged use of the police computers by Peterson. Prosecutors are looking at an internal police

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Byting us where it hurts - New Zealand Herald

Wednesday 5 December 2007 @ 12:12 am
Byting us where it hurts
New Zealand Herald, New Zealand -14 hours ago
Social use of computers by the young means more start work already injured. Photo / Getty Images Computers may be more ergonomically harmful than previously

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Quantum computing has some truly startling applications - Hindu

Wednesday 5 December 2007 @ 12:12 am
Quantum computing has some truly startling applications
Hindu, India -15 hours ago
Chennai: Quantum computers and quantum information technology remain in a pioneering stage, says Vishal Sahni, author of ‘Quantum Computing’

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Printer Guide - Laser, Inkjet, Dot Matrix, and Plotter

Wednesday 5 December 2007 @ 12:12 am

Computer printers: they come in all shapes, sizes, colors, and prices. The different computer printer technologies all provide differences in image quality, print speed, affordability, sustainability, and even noise. Inkjets, plotters, dot matrices, lasers. What does it all mean? Laser printers are toner-based and they function much like photocopiers. As the name implies, these printers use precision lasers to adhere the toner to paper using pressure and heat. Laser printers will generally cost a little more than most other printers, but the money spent is a worthwhile investment. They are known for their fast and high quality printing as well as their low cost per copy. If you’re doing a lot of printing, spending more on a laser will end up saving you money in the long run. The high speed, quality images they produce and the frugal use of ink make the laser printers ideal for students as well as offices and small businesses.

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Does Three mobile broadband beat your fixed-line broadband? - TechRepublic

Tuesday 4 December 2007 @ 11:12 pm
Does Three mobile broadband beat your fixed-line broadband?
TechRepublic, KY -5 hours ago
The package comes presented in a very neat DVD-style plastic case, which houses the Huawei USB modem, short and long USB cables, a SIM card, user guide,

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