Archive for December, 2008



Computer literacy needs to start early - ZDNet

Tuesday 30 December 2008 @ 1:12 am
Computer literacy needs to start early
ZDNet -5 hours ago
However, basic computer literacy seems oddly lacking for the little guy. Obviously, I’m happy to show him the ropes, but I’ma big geek.

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How Awesome Are Fiber Optic Cables?

Tuesday 30 December 2008 @ 1:12 am

For a layman, Fiber optic cables or FOCs as they are often called, is a plastic or glass fiber which permits the transmission of communications over large distances and at higher rates. They have almost rendered metallic wires redundant, as they transmit the same but with lots of losses.

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Gaming and computer tips for TVs (cnet.com.au)

Tuesday 30 December 2008 @ 1:12 am

Modern flat-panel TVs are like a Swiss army knife with a multitude of functionalities, and so here are some tips to reproduce the best picture quality from your gaming console and computers.

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DVR is Everyone’s New BFF

Tuesday 30 December 2008 @ 1:12 am

Television is a part of most Americans’ daily life; whether it be for an hour to wind down after work, or 4 hours while trying to find a job, people have become quite attached to their televisions and the programs they provide. While everyone may not have the same intensity of dedication to their favorite shows as the Rainman did to “Jeopardy”, people have gone to great lengths to make sure they catch their favorite programs. Through recordings on VHS, planned out lunch breaks, and fast routes home from work, people make the effort to see their shows. All dedicated audiences out there have now been rewarded with the introduction of DVRs.

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UPDATE: Time Warner cites higher costs, raises cable fees (Orange County Register)

Tuesday 30 December 2008 @ 1:12 am

Price hikes appear to be across the board, ranging from $1 to $5. In some cases, that means a 20 to 50 percent increase.

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Online Company Releases A New Cable Organizer For The Home Or Office - IPR Wire

Tuesday 30 December 2008 @ 1:12 am
Online Company Releases A New Cable Organizer For The Home Or Office
IPR Wire, CA -11 hours ago
The cable organizer makes a great gift as it is actually cost efficient, useful and even makes a great stocking stuffer. Everyone has a computer or home

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Continuous Ink Supply Systems - Auto Reset Chips - What Are They and How Do They Work?

Tuesday 30 December 2008 @ 12:12 am

Gadgets to help you save money on printing can be confusing. I outline the basic details of how you can cut your printing costs by a half, if not more.

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How to Lap Your CPU, Processor For a Cheap Cooling Performance Upgrade

Tuesday 30 December 2008 @ 12:12 am

If you’re an enthusiast who loves to overclock, lapping your processor is a very good idea. Not only is it the cheapest cooling upgrade you can perform, it is also the most beneficial when looking at the price/performance ratio. The extra cooling may even allow you to overclock your processor further because of the increased cooling.

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Get Money to Upgrade Your Laptop

Tuesday 30 December 2008 @ 12:12 am

If you want to upgrade your laptop, consider selling your current laptop for cash. You can use the money you get from your older laptop to help buy a new one.

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Microsoft patents "pay-as-you-use" computer leasing - Ars Technica

Tuesday 30 December 2008 @ 12:12 am

CNET News
Microsoft patents "pay-as-you-use" computer leasing
Ars Technica, MA -9 hours ago
An administrator may use a similar user interface to set performance levels for each computer in a network, allowing performance and cost to be set
Microsoft Patent Application Outlines Metered Pay-as-You Go ComputingDailyTech
Microsoft Patents Pay-As-You-Go PC ComputingPC Magazine
Microsoft seeks "pay-as-you-go" computing patentXinhua
International Business Times - TECH.BLORGE.com
all 51 news articles

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