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Before you buy a computer it’s important to decide what you want. Consider what your needs are. This will affect the decision you make in which kind of computer to buy. How much memory will you need? What kind of video card will suit you best? Should you buy a desktop or laptop? What sort of processor will suit you best?<br />
When you want to buy a computer it is important that you buy when you need to buy. After all, no matter how long you wait, what you want will always be cheaper in six months time.<br />
Choose the computer you want to buy based on its functions, quality and ongoing technical support. The salesperson at your local computer should be able to help you with this when you tell them you want to buy a computer.<br />
You will also need to decide which additional drives you will need when you buy a computer. These can include CD and DVD burners, CD drives and Zip drives.<br />
There are also extra accessories to consider when you buy a computer. Will you want to connect to the internet? You will need a modem, whether it is built into the computer or external. Sound cards, video cards and speakers also need to be considered when you buy a computer as well as what pre-installed software – such as an operating system (e.g. Windows) you will need.<br />
Printers<br />
A computer accessory we all need. From inexpensive ink jets to monochrome and color lasers, different printers are designed to do different jobs with your computer. You will have a few choices to make when getting your new printer: price, speed, and print quality are the main ones. Ink jet printers and digital cameras are changing how we print photographs. Load your printer up with special photo inks and paper and ink jet/bubble jet printers have become one of the best options for transforming a digital image into a photograph! For speed and razor sharp text the monochrome laser printers are fantastic.<br />
Scanner<br />
This computer accessory is for input into your computer. Graphic designers will use a scanner often to input pictures etc. If you don't have a digital camera a scanner is the only other way to get pictures into your computer to email, manipulate, add to cards, etc.<br />
Speakers<br />
These are computer accessories that most computers come equipped with. But some people like 'game players' want to upgrade for surround sound. You will find many different versions and brands.<br />
Keyboard and Mouse<br />
These are also computer accessories that usually come with a computer system. Although most people will have to purchase new ones during the life of their computer. This is because they do not last as long as the computer system itself. Of course, it is dependent on how much you use them, how rough you are on them, and how clean you keep them<br />
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But one distinct disadvantage is the fact that it's almost impossible to write more than a few words on the PDA's keyboard. It's too small and completely un comfortable. That why the PDA keyboards were introduced to the market. It's a simple solution. You get yourself a portable, wireless keyboard, sync it with your Palm iPAQ, or whatever PDA you're using and that's it. You now can type all day long like you do on your PC and get all that fed right into your PDA for later use. And the keyboards are not expansive - less than $50 will get you a great wireless keyboard that will serve you well.There are quite a few keyboard models on the market, and it's best to do a little research before buying. You'll be wise to check a few parameters before you buy yourself a PDA keyboard, to make sure you're choosing the right product. 1.Is it wireless? Most keyboards on today's market are wireless. Sure you can get one with a wire but it makes no sense. Why limit yourself? You'll want to use the keyboard in all kinds of situations, maybe with the PDA tucked down inside your handbag? Go for wireless - the price gap in insignificant.2.Is it comfortable? Not all keyboards are nice and comfortable, and not all of them are agronomic. If possible, try to use a few keyboards before buying. Choose the one that is the most comfortable for you, even if costs a little more. You'll thank yourself later.3.Does it allow you to type as fast as you like to? If you chose a keyboard that is comfortable for you, typing fast will be easy.4.What kind of power source does it need? Most keyboards need a few standard batteries to operate. Make sure your chosen keyboard doesn't need anything exotic.5.Installation - make sure the installation process is easy. Make sure your version of the PDA and it's Operating System support this keyboard. This sounds trivial but you'll be amazed how many times people over look this.Getting a portable keyboard will make your life a lot easier that having to get along with out one. In fact, many users claim that buying a $45 keyboard to add to their PDA saved then investing $1200 in buying a new notebook computer. So consider getting that keyboard - you'll never understand how you managed without it.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.article-tree.com/">Article Directory:</a> http://www.article-tree.comwi_nmchttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13456095902964379165noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3883308562112346291.post-90362498635593693202008-05-05T22:26:00.000-07:002008-05-05T22:26:01.375-07:005 Tips For Finding The Best PDA Phones On The MarketBy: <a href="http://www.article-tree.com/profile/Ron-Heller/76">Ron Heller</a><br />The PDA phone revolution is here. Only a few years ago, many of us used to carry around a cell phone as well as a PDA, and suffered form the "too much a handle" syndrome. The PDA as well as the cell-phone manufacturers saw this development, and sensed that people need something else. Their answer was to come out with a PDA phone, or a smartphone. This sophisticated device integrates a PDA with a cell phone and allows you to stay on to of things without getting over-whelmed. The smart phone will enable you to:1. Keep one calendar instead of two.2. Talk to people on the phone and check things on your email on the web at the same time. This saves a lot of time and returned phone calls.3. Carry less4. Upgrade just one device instead of two, when it's time to upgrade.5. Look sharper than ever!So after we talked about the many advantages of having a smartphone, how do you find the Best PDA Phones and choose the one for you?There are quite a few smartphone manufacturers - iPAQ, Palm-Treo and BalckBerry to name a few.When ever you look for a PDA phone, pay attention to theses parameters:1. Is it compact and light? some smartphones are just heavy and awkward to handle. You don't need that. Go for a light and thin device that won't be a burden.2. Is it easy operate? Some PDA phones have complicated menus that require you to invest a lot of effort. Take a good look at how the PDA phone in operated and look for one that is easy. 3. Does it use standard software? - most smartphones are. But just check to be sure. You don't want a smartphone that is "spoiled" and needs special software and accessories to operate at a basic level. For instance, prefer one that uses an operating system like the Palm OS.4. Is the phone working well? There is a fine balance between the PDA and the Phone parts in any phone PDA. The Best PDA Phones balance that well and both parts work perfectly, and are fully integrate. Make sure yours does.5. Do you feel comfortable with it? Perhaps the most important one of all. If you're not comfortable with the device, it deosn't really matter if it's considered the best in the market, does it? Choose the one you feel good about.Taking a good look at the variety of smartphonmes as well as reading reviews and consulting with owners is good practice. It will ensure you come up with the Best PDA Phones on the market, from which you can choose yours.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.article-tree.com/">Article Directory:</a> http://www.article-tree.comwi_nmchttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13456095902964379165noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3883308562112346291.post-53045477591784328282008-05-04T22:24:00.000-07:002008-05-04T22:59:47.938-07:00PDA Memory Cards - 7 Tips On Using Them To Improve You Bridge Media ExperienceBy: <a href="http://www.article-tree.com/profile/Ron-Heller/76">Ron Heller</a><br />PDA Memory Cards are a very popular means of immediately enlarging the memory capacity of a PDA. Most of the PDA Memory Cards that are in use today are of the SD memory card format, and their capacity ranges form 16MB to 1GB. The 2,4 and 8 GB cards are now in development, and are expected to penetrate the market during 2007 and 2008. Quite impressive for a memory card the size of a post stamp. The use of an SD memory card is great for installing additional software on your PDA, or storing more data on it. But it also enables your PDA to participate in what's called "The Bridge Media" concept that the SD memory card creators had the vision for.The meaning of Bridge Media is that the SD cards can offer a way to connect many sorts of appliances trough one small memory card, without the need to use any interpretation. Let's look at an example:You shoot a video clip with your digital camera. You will store the video clip on your SD card which is supported by the digital camera. After that, you can take the memory card out and plug it into your PDA. The video clip is immediately shown on your PDA, without the use of any other device. You didn't need your PC's intervention in doing this - both your digital camera and your PDA know how to read and write data to and from an SD card. The nest thing you can do is, say, change the video clip is some way sing your PDA (like adding titles). You can than save the new video clip to the memory card and take the SD card to a video camera. The video camera can now read the new video clip and display it on it's screen or on your television. Here's another example:You have an important phone call on your cell phone. Your cell phone supports SD memory cards so it's able to record the call. You can later save the phone call audio file on to your PDA memory for future use. As you can see the possibilities are endless, and memory is something you can easily move from one appliance to the other thanks to the flexibility of PDA Memory CardsAnother thing to remember is that the DS memory cards have very fast read/write speed of X133. This is possible due to the fact that no physical component are active in the read or write process, and the memory is completely electronic.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.article-tree.com/">Article Directory:</a> http://www.article-tree.comwi_nmchttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13456095902964379165noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3883308562112346291.post-78862884741719559792008-05-03T22:24:00.000-07:002008-05-03T22:24:00.566-07:00A Buyer’s Guide to Flatbed ScannersBy: <a href="http://www.article-tree.com/profile/Microtek-Lab-Inc/889">Microtek Lab Inc</a><br />A Buyer's Guide to Flatbed ScannersFlatbed scanners generally deliver the best combination of quality, flexibility, and usability in scanning. They can be used to scan different kinds of media, including photos and film (with the additional use of a transparency adapter); they can be used to scan text for OCR and document archiving; and they can be used to scan material of varying sizes and thicknesses - from small postage stamps to large mechanical blueprints and 3D objects. To determine the flatbed scanner for your needs, this buying guide covers some of the more important flatbed scanner specifications that you will need to know.Bit depth and color passPractically all scanners today are single-pass types with 48-bit color. Gone are the scanners of yore that required three passes to capture the full RGB (red, green, blue) color information from an image in individual, painstakingly slow takes. Gone too are 24-bit and 36-bit scanners that proved sufficient in the past for delivering up to 68.7 billions of color.Today's single-pass, 48-bit scanners are fast and can theoretically capture up to 250 trillion colors - clearly more color than the human eye can distinguish or what monitors and printers can reproduce - but impressive nonetheless for the promise of yielding hues as close to life as possible and delivering smoother color gradations. Ignore all but single-pass scanners when shopping for a flatbed, and aim for 48-bit color as well. Consider lower-bit models (such as 42-bits) only if your scanner of choice has other specs that a higher-bit counterpart may not have - such as patented technologies and special features - that more than compensate for the lower bit depth of your selected model.ResolutionThe resolution of a scanner determines the level of detail that can be captured; the higher the resolution, the sharper the scan will be. There are two types of resolution: optical and interpolated, with optical resolution being the more important spec, as it relates to the scanner's actual optics and amount of information that it can sample. The interpolated resolution of a scanner is helpful only in specific applications - such as scanning line art, where higher resolutions can even out jaggedness and produce smoother contours.Most flatbeds today feature respectable specs for optical resolution, ranging from 2400 dpi to 4800 dpi. Any scanner with such resolution figures would prove a respectable choice, since these specs are more than capable of delivering sharp detail or enlarging images for most print applications. Remember, too, that scanning your images in the full resolution of the scanner is likely to yield file sizes of unmanageable proportions - without delivery any discernible benefit towards increasing image clarity or quality. So forget the resolution wars of the past when manufacturers trotted out their resolution specs to trump their closest rival. Instead, look for other features today in flatbeds that may be more important for your needs, or consider the resolution spec TOGETHER with these other features when choosing your choice of flatbed.CCD vs. CIS Sensor TechnologyImage sensors in flatbed scanners can be of two types - CCD or CIS. Scanners with CCD (charge-coupled device) sensors use a system of mirrors and lenses for redirecting light reflected from the original document to the CCD array. Because of the required optics, CCD scanners are more expensive to produce and result in bulkier scanners, compared to their CIS counterparts. The image quality produced by CCD scanners, however, is far superior to that produced by CIS scanners.CIS, or Contact Image Sensor technology, is a more recent development in which the sensor array lies just under the scanner bed, so that the sensors catch reflected light directly. Since CIS scanners do not need a complex optical system, they are cheaper to produce and are smaller in size, resulting in portable, lightweight models that may be prove ideal for cramped desktops. CIS sensors also contain on-board logic that consumes less power than CCD. But because the on-board logic utilizes space that would normally be used for the mirrors and lenses in a CCD to sense light, scans from a CIS scanner are lower in quality. As a result, most people tend to forego the slight savings that can be obtained from a CIS scanner in favor of getting higher-quality CCD models instead.Connectivity & InterfaceMost consumer-level scanners today will feature USB ports - either Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) on more recent models, or the earlier USB 1.1 standard. Hi-Speed USB is backwards compatible with the USB 1.1 and has a data transfer rate of 480 megabits per second (Mbps). Higher-end scanner models are likely to include the FireWire interface as well, allowing scanners to be used in advanced, professional such as audio/video transfer and data storage. Scanners with either USB or FireWire interface are hot swappable - which means the scanners can be plugged or unplugged from other devices to which they are connected without having to turn the scanners off and on. Older scanners will include SCSI or parallel ports, but you shouldn't have to consider these legacy-type models - unless you are using the scanner to connect to older computers. When shopping for a flatbed, any scanner with a Hi-Speed USB port should be purchase-worthy, but consider getting a model with dual Hi-Speed USB and FireWire interfaces to expand your range of possible connections to many other devices and peripherals.Scan SpeedSpeed specifications in flatbeds are hard to determine - unless the scanner manufacturer provides the specs or the exact conditions in which material is scanned. Scan speeds can run from seconds to several minutes, depending on a wide variety of factors. For instance, to compare scan speed between two comparable models, one will need to know the size of the material being scanned, the resolution setting, the interface being used, and the processing speed and power of the computer to which the scanner is connected. Check speed claims carefully if these are made at all; it may help to do an actual or sample scan with the model of your choice, and see if you are satisfied with the speeds of the preview and actual scans. You could also check to see if your flatbed model has been reviewed in computer magazines or sites and rated for speed, as benchmark tests may give a more comprehensive picture on how fast the scanner runs.Size of Scan BedMost flatbeds today will start out with a standard scan bed size of 8.5" x 11.7", approximating the dimensions of a letter-size image or document. From there, various bed-size configurations could come into play, including 8.5" x 14" to accommodate legal-size material, and 12" x 17" for large, tabloid-size scanning. It's usually a good idea to consider a flatbed with a bed size that's beyond the bare minimum - in this case, larger than the barebones 8.5" x 11.7". Not only can you fit larger-sized material onto the scan bed, you can also group several smaller pieces on the scan bed and perform batch scans (scanning in groups) to save time and effort. Dynamic RangeThe dynamic range of a scanner measures how well it can capture the tonal range of an image, ranging from the brightest highlights to the darkest shadows. Dynamic range is measured on a scale from 0.0 (perfect white) to 4.0 (perfect black), and the single number associated with a scanner indicates how much of that range it can tell apart. The minimum and maximum density values that can be captured by a scanner are called Dmin and Dmax, respectively. If a scanner's Dmin was 0.2 and its Dmax was 3.0, then its dynamic range would be 2.8.While dynamic range is a term often bandied about, in truth the spec is more important for film scanners used to scan slides, negatives, and transparencies - as these types of media have a broader range of tones compared to photos, and for which a scanner's higher dynamic range can make a difference. Most flatbed scanners will have a dynamic range of 2.8 to 3.0, but don't be surprised if you can't find it in the specs, as this is not critical information needed by the average user looking to scan photos or prints.SoftwareIn selecting the scanner of your choice, consider the software that comes with it. Software will always include the scanner's own driver or scanning software, as well as a host of complementary programs such as image-editing software like Adobe Photoshop to which the scanned image is delivered; optical character recognition software like ABBYY FineReader Sprint for text scanning and OCR; color calibration software for higher-end scanner models; and even photo-repair software like DIGITAL ICE. Check for extras as well, such as proprietary or exclusive technologies.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.article-tree.com/">Article Directory:</a> http://www.article-tree.comwi_nmchttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13456095902964379165noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3883308562112346291.post-4139417703079100592008-05-02T22:22:00.000-07:002008-05-02T22:22:00.270-07:00How To Keep Your Computer Running At Full SpeedBy: <a href="http://www.article-tree.com/profile/Gregg-Hall/14">Gregg Hall</a><br />Have you noticed your computer processing a little slower than normal? Maybe you can't get your e-mail as quickly as you used to. Or maybe you just want to put your foot through the monitor screen because it keeps freezing anyway and you're not getting anything done. Save your loafers. In actuality, you might need a little memory boost. Every computer relies on RAM, random access memory. RAM resides on your computer hard drive, so to boost your RAM, you first need to take a look at your hard drive and then get to work cleaning up your computer. Routinely checking and cleaning your RAM will keep your system running more smoothly. Just a few different checks will maximize your computer's performance while you sit back in your ergonomic chair and think about your next project instead of the frozen screen in front of you. To make your RAM bigger and improve the speed of your computer, just increase your memory. You can do this a couple of ways. Defrag your computer to rid it of unneeded files. Doing this will make everyday processes like a word processing program or your accounting program boot up and run faster. You won't find yourself chewing your nails in anticipation for the next window to pop up. Maybe you need to purchase another hard drive. You can install it easily and with little extra cost, and doing so will maximize your computer's speed. You'll find yourself blown away by the lighting quick speed of programs on your computer. Those of us that use our computers regularly will greatly profit from more memory. Two hard drives really will make a difference. The wimpiest hard drives usually come with the computer; so if you're still using your factory hard drive, buy another one. To install a new hard drive, you only need a screwdriver. You can find the right hard drive by asking a technician at your local computer hardware store. They should point you in the right direction. Then just follow the instructions in the package. Another hard drive might not only save you the frustration that a slow computer causes, but it will save you the headache of lost files. It gives you another places to save your files, a virtual additional filing cabinet. This saves you stress in the end and allows you to sleep better at night and work better in the day. As you work with your hard drive, spend time cleaning out your files as well Delete what you don't need and then back up what you do want to keep. There's nothing worse than finding yourself in the middle of an assignment with a blank screen and the hum of a dying hard drive in your ears. So do what you must to keep your computer in tip top shape and ready for your next task.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.article-tree.com/">Article Directory:</a> http://www.article-tree.comwi_nmchttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13456095902964379165noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3883308562112346291.post-82585041914300552542008-05-01T22:21:00.000-07:002008-05-01T22:21:00.915-07:00Advanced Techniques For Unclogging Print HeadsBy: <a href="http://www.article-tree.com/profile/Richard-Sherland/320">Richard Sherland</a><br />WE will begin with the simple easiest methods and then get into some of the ways the professional printer tech gets them unclogged.Dealing with a clogged print head can be frustrating but this is no time to get into a hurry. Cleaning solvents can take many hours to do the job. And remember your trying to save the life of a printer. If all fails you printer may be ready for the printer graveyard. I'm talking about printers with the built in print heads here. It's probably best to explain the different types of printers now.There are two rough categories of printers one with the print head built into the printer. For example Epson some Xerox and Canon .The other are Hp and Lexmark, which have the print heat built into the cartridge.On most of the printers with built in print heads it is a major job to remove the print heads so all of our cleaning methods are with them left in the printer.Most of the clogs that occur while you are printing aren't severe. The ones that are in many cases tough are when the printer has been sitting for a long time without being used. In this case the ink can dry as hard as a rock.The first thing to do is to run the print head cleaning cycle 3 to 5 times. If you don't know how to do this check your manual or check online for a manual if you don't have one. After running the cleaning cycles, check the print out for the slightest change for the better. If it's getting better let it cool for a few minutes and continue. If it stays the same or gets worse move on to the next method.Epson recommends running the cleaning cycle several times then printing a test page. Don't print a test page after each cleaning cycle on a tough clog. It does waste more ink this way but is necessary when you have one that is badly clogged.If you still have problems its time to move on to more advanced methods. On Ebay you can purchase a Cleaner Called E.K.S. in small quantities. I'm in no way affiliated with this company by the way. Just type in Epson head cleaner and it will come up. This cleaner will work for all other brands also. I recommend that you keep some of this on hand if you have this type of printer.Normally if you open the printer cover you can't move the print heads around. So here's what we do. Turn on the printer and watch the print heads move around while they are still moving unplug the power cord. Now you can move the print heads back and forth with your fingers. Take a piece of paper towel and cut out apiece about 3 inches long and 1 and a half wide. Fold this accordion style until you have a strip about one half inches wide. This isn't critical.Put some of the head cleaner on the paper towel and lay the paper down flat and move the print head until it's over the paper. You may have to work at this there's not too much extra room to get the paper under there. The wet towel will stay moist for several hours and keep the head wet with solvent. This is one of the most powerful ways of getting the job done.Check the towel every few hours and if it's dried out apply a little cleaner with a syringe. Let it sit at least overnight for a real stubborn clog. Leave the printer cartridges out because it can wick all of the ink out of the cartridge. Apply a little of the solvent to the little pins that go up into the cartridge to keep this area wet also. Use the cleaner sparingly as you don't want to get this cleaner down onto the circuit boards. This would cause a short and maybe ruin the printer.When you get ready to run a print test remember that it may take awhile for the print head to get filled with ink so it might not print on the first tries even if it's unclogged. There is one other method that techs use. Get a short length of one-eighth inch clear plastic tubing at a hardware store. Hook this onto a syringe. Slip the plastic tubing over the little pins the ones that go into the cartridge. Then push in on the plunger to try to force air through the print head. Always push the air through don't try to suck air through by pulling on the plunger.If the printer is under warranty you could just send it back for repairs instead of going through this. But if not under warranty it will probably cost you more than it's worth to send it to the factory, as they will many times replace the print heads. If you don't have any of the recommended cleaner and it's an emergency you might try a solution of 50% distilled water and 50 % ammonia. Well good luck I hope this helps.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.article-tree.com/">Article Directory:</a> http://www.article-tree.comwi_nmchttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13456095902964379165noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3883308562112346291.post-21183696487580703762008-04-30T22:19:00.000-07:002008-04-30T22:19:00.424-07:00Go Wireless For Always-On Network ConnectionsBy: <a href="http://www.article-tree.com/profile/Ken-Snow/354">Ken Snow</a><br />If you hate having to turn on a modem every time you use another computer on your wireless network, get ready to be happy. There is a way to resolve this problem, and it's called a wireless router.A wireless router is a small, low-power computer that does nothing but provide Internet access to your wireless network. When you use a wireless router, any computer on your network can be connected to the Internet at any time, regardless of whatever other computers are turned on. This is possible because a wireless router does only one thing, but it does it very well. The router does not even need to be configured before its initial operation in most cases.When you go looking for a wireless router, there are several things to consider. As with any other wireless equipment, you must think about the router's range, speed, and standards. Speed is the top issue for a router, since it may have to provide Internet access to more than one computer at a time. This means that it has to be fast enough to handle this. As far as standards and range go, it is probably silly to buy capabilities beyond what your current wireless set-up has. You won't get any improvements by obtaining a more sophisticated router.We should note that the Linksys WRT54G router is the most popular router currently available. It is also the easiest router to use. It is more expensive than some other routers, however, so you should always shop around to find the best deal. Also, you should make it a point to read reviews about any product you're considering.Installing your wireless router is easy, since most work right out of the box. You should just have to plug it in to the power supply and connect your modem. In most cases, that's all you need to do to begin accessing the Internet wirelessly. In some cases, you might have to perform a few other tasks. The most common issue involves an ISP that uses special software to authenticate your identity before you can get on the Internet. This Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet, or PPPoE, basically allows you to have broadband access while still requiring that you to input a username and password first. Most wireless routers support PPPoE, but you will have to get into the manual and perform some adjustments. You may also need to download an update for the firmware, or on-board software, from the router manufacturer's website.Some of the problems that may arise when using a wireless router involve programs that require a direct connection to the Internet to perform some functions. These programs can be used with wireless routers, but configuring them to do so can be a painful process. Wireless routers may also have built-in firewalls that permit data to come through certain ports only, while keeping other ports closed. Programs that require this opening of ports have become relatively rare, but you may have to make this adjustment at some point. The router's manual will tell you how to handle this if the need arises.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.article-tree.com/">Article Directory:</a> http://www.article-tree.comwi_nmchttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13456095902964379165noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3883308562112346291.post-66558763890694480512008-04-29T22:18:00.000-07:002008-04-29T22:18:00.238-07:00How To Choose The Best New Hardware To Upgrade Your ComputerBy: <a href="http://www.article-tree.com/profile/Gregg-Hall/14">Gregg Hall</a><br />The computer you bought in the store is quite nice and it will perform simple functions and allow you to access the internet. It is much better than the old days of paper and pen. Just jump on the computer punch in your data and let the computer do the rest. But is there more? Yes, there is! There are many after market additions you can put on your computer to make it so high tech that it could fly the Star Ship Enterprise, okay maybe not but it will definitely work more efficiently.You can be basic with the extra hardware you get for your computer. There are different chips with massive amounts of storage or chips that can accelerate the speed. The first thing people like to change is the sound cards. Downloading and listening to music on the computer is great, but if you don't have a good system to listen to your favorite songs you might as well be in the car listening to AM radio. There are also many options for the keyboard and mouse. There are some with the mouse built into the key board. These are okay if you have limited space and don't need to use the mouse a lot. You can now get a wireless key board or mouse. This allows you to sit anywhere and use your equipment without being attached to the PC. You can get a key board with many different configurations and added features. For example, a curved key board that is ergonomic to lessen the strain on your hands from long typing sessions. There are buttons that will immediately log you onto the internet and ones that will bring up the start menu for Windows. There have been advances in voice recognition that might make the key board and mouse obsolete in the future.Then there are monitors, and there are many shapes and sizes of monitors out there today. You can find one that will fit the space that you have. There are flat monitors that can be hung on a wall to clear up desk space. There are also flat monitors on pedestals that do the same. You can get a monitor that is as big as a television; this could come in handy for downloading movies.There are a lot of plug in devices you can buy for your PC. Now most computers and attachments use a USB port. Computers often have extra ports in the front and back to allow you to connect many different devices. One of these devices is a digital camera. Digital cameras are great, they allow you to take pictures, put them on the screen, and edit them to your liking. You can also email them directly from your computer to share with family and friends.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.article-tree.com/">Article Directory:</a> http://www.article-tree.comwi_nmchttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13456095902964379165noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3883308562112346291.post-15352702073529273512008-04-28T22:17:00.000-07:002008-04-28T22:17:00.902-07:00Bluetooth Wireless Technology In ActionBy: <a href="http://www.article-tree.com/profile/Gregg-Hall/14">Gregg Hall</a><br />In the United States, Bluetooth gets absolutely no respect. It is however, becoming more and more common in notebooks, PDAs, and especially cell phones. Bluetooth will provide wireless users a way to transmit small amounts of data over short distances. I use a Bluetooth headset from Jabra for my Treo 700.Now, Bluetooth is facing stiff competition from new wireless technology. Referred to as UWB or Ultra Wideband, it promises data transfer of up to 480 MB a second - while most current Bluetooth devices transfer data up to 721 KB a second.For the time being, Bluetooth devices are surely cropping up. Below, we will look at some of the accessories offered with Bluetooth technology.Talking to the dashboardWhen pairing it with a cell phone, the CCM Blue Warrior car kit becomes a great speaker phone that plugs into the power adapter of your vehicle. The noise cancelling microphone will reduce background noise efficiently, with the large buttons making adjusting the speaker volume a snap. Although the Blue Warrior is far from sexy or sleek, it's very practical.Tiny tuning boxPart MP3 player and part hands free phone, the compact and lightweight Sony HBM-30 is an attractive gadget that lets you accept calls with minimal interruption of your tunes. When you get an incoming call it will automatically pause your music, then you speak into the built in microphone that you can wear around your neck or clip to your clothes.The penWith Nokia's SU-1B digital pen, you can doodle and make hand written notes in ink on a special pad then transmit them from the pad to your Bluetooth phone. Being an alternative to typing on a cell phone keypad, the pen is very handy, although a pricey tool from MMS fans.SnapshotsIf you want to make slide shows with your camera photos, the Nokia SU-2 image viewer will let you disply your pictures on a TV or projector. Simply hook this square gray device to your TV's input with the built in cable, then beam the pictures to the SU-2 from your Bluetooth enabled phone and the photo fest will begin.This device is a snap to set up and use, although it displays resolutions of up to 640 by 480. If you have a newer phone that takes high resolution photos, you won't be able to use the Nokia SU-2Image viewer. Keep in mind, the 640 by 480 pixel photos will appear blocky on TV screens, no matter what you do. If your phone can send batches of photos, you can create a slide show - although Nokia claims you can use sequentially beamed shots as well.Even though UWB is on the rise, Bluetooth technology will remain a force in the market for years to come.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.article-tree.com/">Article Directory:</a> http://www.article-tree.comwi_nmchttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13456095902964379165noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3883308562112346291.post-9645110731023793122008-04-27T22:16:00.000-07:002008-04-27T22:16:00.645-07:00Must Have PC Hardware For A Built From Scratch ComputerBy: <a href="http://www.article-tree.com/profile/Gregg-Hall/14">Gregg Hall</a><br />You are taking the bull by the horns by building your own computer. Well, before you pat yourself on the back, make sure you have the best technology possible. This is a great feat you are tackling and you want it to turn out as close to perfect as possible. When your PC is complete you want it to hold the best hardware you can find. One of the biggest benefits of building your own computer is that you can customize it. You know what is most important to you. Maybe you are a graphics user. MP3's might be the closest thing you have to a best friend. Perhaps you are writing the great American novel and you are mainly interested in text. Well, since you are building your own machine, you can concentrate on what you want. Collecting the hardware for your new computer is the most time consuming part of the process. You want to make sure that you get high standard equipment that works well with your needs. Take your time and don't try to skimp on your hardware. If you don't heed both of these suggestions, your computer could strike back later.If you are building your own PC, you probably know that the Motherboard is the most important part of your computer. Everything that you plug into your computer will meet here. Be especially choosy when buying a motherboard. And make sure that there is an instruction manual. Some cheapies will not have one. Be aware that the Motherboard will control the future of your computer. All upgrades will have to be compatible with your Motherboard. The chipset in the Motherboard deserves careful investigation. What will it support? Find out before you buy. Take your time. There are a ton of chipsets out there.Pay close attention to how many PCL slots the Mother board has. The more, PLC slots the better because they fill up quickly. How is the board laid out? Check for any problems such as something blocking your long PCI slots. When selecting a case, be aware of the form factor. You want an ATX form factor because that is what almost all new systems are operating on. Try to go with a screw free form factor because it will be easier to work with. One equipped with fans would be optimal.Three are three groups of processors; low end, average and high end. The low end processor is okay for simple tasks. Letters, invoices and other noncomplex applications can be performed on a low end processor. If you do choose to go with a low end processor, realize that these are fast becoming outdated.Average processors are faster and they are just a bit more expensive. For a few extra dollars you will be able to access higher level applications without hassle. This will provide more speed as well satisfying the average computer user.High end processors are the cream of the crop. They are expensive and usually reserved for those on the high end of the pay scale. You will have high memory and no problem accessing complex CPU programs.Memory is a vital element of your computer. Spend the money and purchase the best you can afford. If you don't, more than likely you will need to go out and repurchase a better processor later. Also you will want to make sure you get memory that works with your system.Get a video card that suits your purposes. If you are a small business owner, go with a cheaper, jack of all trades card. If you are building this computer for home use you might as well reward yourself with some perks. Now don't go and spend five hundred dollars on a video card that a top financial institution might buy. Purchase a card that provides just slightly more than you need, but not so high end that it cost as much as the rest of your hardware.You have your mouse and keyboard, right? Get a good hard drive. Buy a new one, opposed to used, to make sure you are getting the best quality.CD-ROM drivers are cheap. Spend a little extra cash and get a really good one. If you want a more advanced unit, buy a DVD player. A DVD player will play CD-ROM's and DVD's. It will serve multiple purposes.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.article-tree.com/">Article Directory:</a> http://www.article-tree.comwi_nmchttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13456095902964379165noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3883308562112346291.post-27396807474939752552008-04-26T22:15:00.000-07:002008-04-26T22:15:00.995-07:00Making the BSNL DataOne Wireless Home Network GuideBy: <a href="http://www.article-tree.com/profile/Roberto-Bell/1347">Roberto Bell</a><br />So, Here is my Step-By-Step guide to configuring a Wi-Fi network with BSNL DataOne. Though many wireless routers claim that it is a no-brainer setup to configure the wireless network, I found it to be not as easy as it looks to be. For example, NetGear comes with a wizard that never works with BSNL broadband connected via HUAWEI SmartAX 880. For those of you desperate to take your BSNL DataOne broadband wireless, follow these steps. It took me more than 2 days to figure and come out with these configuration details.Before I start, let me share what I have:1)BSNL DataOne 256Kbps connection.2)HUAWEI SmartAX MT880 (The modem supplied by BSNL).3) (configuring netgear dg632 for BSNL)NetGear WGR614v5There are 2 steps to configuring your wireless network. First, you have to change the default settings of the SmartAX MT880 modem and configure it to enable PPPoE (PPP over Ethernet). Second, you have to configure the NetGear Router to talk to the modem.Keep your modem, wireless router and your username and password from BSNL handy before you proceed to the next step.If you want to change your existing configuration, take a backup of your configuration. This guide is to build your network from the ground-up.1)Configuring and testing your Broadband connection·Setup the modem as per the instructions mentioned in the manual. Ensure that the RJ11 (thin) cable from the splitter is connected to the ADSL port and the RJ45 cable connects your machine to the Ethernet port of the modem.·Change the IP properties of your Ethernet card to the following:192.168.1.2255.255.255.0192.168.1.1·Open the browser and type http://192.168.1.1 to go to the HUAWEI configuration tool.·Enter ?admin? as username and ?admin? as password·Expand the Home node and select the WAN Setting·Under this web page, configure the following:PVC Number ? PVC 0Wan Type ? PPPConnection Type ? PPPoEVPI/VCI ? 0 / 35Default Route - EnabledUser Name ? Password ? Use DNS ? EnabledMax Idle Time ? Always On·Click on Apply and allow the modem to restart.·Close the browser window·Open the browser and type http://192.168.1.1·Enter ?admin? as username and ?admin? as password·You should see the Summary page. The Status is normally Red indicating that the connection is not ON.·Click on the Plug icon in the Note column to connect.·After the Connecting message, you should see the summary page again with the Status turning Green. Notice the IP Address and the Gateway Address.·Expand Tools node and click on Misc.·Type www.msn.com and click on Ping·You should see Ping Result: Successful·Click on the Lan Settings link under the Advanced node.·Configure the following:IP Address ? 192.168.1.90Subnet Mask ? 255.255.255.0(/24)Local Domain Name ? Blank·Click on Apply and allow the modem to restart·Open the Network properties of your Ethernet card and change the IP properties to the followingIP Address ? 192.168.1.2Subnet Mask ? 255.255.255.0Default Gateway ? 192.168.1.90Preferred DNS server ? 61.1.96.69 (BSNL DNS Server IP)Alternate DNS server ? 61.1.96.71 (BSNL DNS Server IP)·Open your browser and type your favorite URL. You should be online by this time!2)Configuring the Wireless Router and enabling the WPA security·Connect the network cable from the NetGear wireless router to the machine.·Open the IP Properties of your Network card and Enable DHCP. Select the following on the IP properites dialog.Obtain IP Address AutomaticallyObtain DNS Server Address Automatically·Open the browser and type http://192.168.1.1/basicsetting.htm·Enter ?admin? as username and ?password? as the password·Click on Wireless Settings link on the navigation pane and configure with the following valuesWireless NetworkName (SSID) - Region ? AsiaChannel ? 11Mode ? g and bSecurity OptionsWEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy)Security Encryption (WEP)Authentication Type ? AutomaticEncryption Strength ? 64bitSecurity Encryption (WEP) KeyPassphrase - ·Click on Generate·Record the value of Key1 ? This is required when you log on to your Wi-Fi network the first time.·Click on Apply and wait till the router reboots(Wireless will not be enabled till you complete the next step)·Click on the Basic Settings link on the left side navigation pane and configure the followingDoes your Internet connection require a login? ? NoAccount Name ? blankDomain Name ? blankInternet IP AddressUse Static IP AddressIP Address ? 192.168.1.91IP Subnet Mask ? 255.255.255.0Gateway IP Address ? 192.168.1.90Domain Name Server (DNS) AddressUse These DNS ServersPrimary DNS ? 61.1.96.69Secondary DNS ? 61.1.96.71Router MAC AddressUse Default Address·Click on Apply and wait till the router restarts·Connect the Network Cable coming from the ADSL Modem to the Wireless RouterFew things to remember ?·Don?t connect the ADSL Lan Cable to the Internet Uplink port of the Wireless Router. It never worked for me. Always connect it to one of the 4 ports excluding the designated Internet port.·IP Addresses can be anything of your choice. But it is a good idea to follow the 192.168.x.x convention·If you get lost any time, feel free to reset the configuration by poking a pin into the reset slot on the modem and the router.·Don?t compromise on the security. Always enable WPA and save your key. Don?t let your friendly neighbors ride on your network!Have a happy Wi-Fi surfing and drop a comment in case you want more inputs.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.article-tree.com/">Article Directory:</a> http://www.article-tree.comwi_nmchttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13456095902964379165noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3883308562112346291.post-40364132748528512692008-04-25T22:14:00.000-07:002008-04-25T22:14:00.739-07:00How POS Barcode Scanners Can Improve Your Business EfficiencyBy: <a href="http://www.article-tree.com/profile/Ricky-Lim/1406">Ricky Lim</a><br />Are you a small retail business owner looking for a way to speed up the waiting time of your customers when they are at the cashiers? Then POS barcode scanners can help you with that.POS barcode scanners or point of sale scanners will allow the cashier to scan the product and all the important information such as product category, product code, pricing etc will be digitally recorded. This process is very fast and easy to learn. The only difficult part comes when you need to tag all your store’s items with a barcode in order for the POS barcode scanner to be able to read. Another advantage of using POS barcode scanners is that all recorded information is easily retrievable. This makes it easy to generate accounting data, ledgers etc convenient. Also the inventory levels in your store can be easily identified as well.POS barcode scanners are not just useful in retail outlets but also can be used in clinics, libraries and any other business or organization where a large quantity of items are being transferred/purchased each day. There are 2 types of POS barcode scanners. They are CCD-based and laser-based. CCD-based POS barcode scanners are more common and cheaper, however they have a disadvantage in that they can’t read rounded surfaces. So if you have products which have a smooth curved surface, it is better to use laser-based barcode scanners. Laser-based barcode scanners can read from any surface and can do this at a greater distance than CCD-based barcode scanners. This is because CCD-based scanners uses cameras to capture the barcode information hence they need to be within close distance of the barcode in order to capture the barcoding information.An important type of barcode scanner is one that uses CCD technology. This technology was widely used in many retail outlets and involves scanning by pressing the scanner on the barcode to feed information into the computer. But its inability to read from round surfaces has resulted in the development of laser-operated scanners, which pick up barcodes from the surface of products even from a distance. With the advent of omni-directional laser scanners, more and more dealers are opting for those barcode readers that send out laser beams in different directions and pick up the barcodes on the products in a matter of seconds.There are a wide variety of POS barcode scanners available in many different configuration depending on your market sector. Some uses USB, others wireless and some are handheld.I personally prefer handheld POS barcode scanners from Symbol and Datalogic. I found they have the best support and handheld POS barcode scanners are light and portable and can easily to transport to other location as I see fit. You can check out their websites for their range of POS barcode scanners.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.article-tree.com/">Article Directory:</a> http://www.article-tree.comwi_nmchttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13456095902964379165noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3883308562112346291.post-85217607323967895882008-04-24T22:13:00.000-07:002008-04-24T22:13:01.047-07:00How to Hook Up a TV to a Computer as an Alternate MonitorBy: <a href="http://www.article-tree.com/profile/Lucasgreen/1534">lucasgreen</a><br />My computer right now is hooked up to my 53" TV across the room. It's a pretty cool trick, and if you have a computer and television in the same room you should see if you have a way to hook them up. Doing actual work is best on a real computer monitor (LCD preferred, but CRT acceptable), but watching videos, playing games, and surfing the web are pretty fun things to do from the couch.The resolution of TVs compared to actual computer monitors is pretty bad, unless you have an LCD tv. Mine is not, but even still I find that it is a very cool thing to have hooked up, and it works just fine for watching movies/videos. Games are doable if there isn't a lot of text on-screen that you have to read, but you won't be chatting to your buddies in World of Warcraft if you want to keep from going blind.Word processing / web browsing is tolerable, but can be eye-straining after long periods. Definitely increase the text size as big as you can stand it for reduced eye strain. All in all, I just use my TV for videos because it's much easier to just sit at my desk and use my computer LCD monitor for doing actual work.Most newer video cards have an S-video port on them, and this is the easiest way (and the way I use) to hook your TV up to your computer. Some newer video cards will also have other outputs, and some newer TVs will have VGA or DVI inputs to take a regular monitor cable. Just look at the ports on both devices and you should be able to tell if they have one in common, then you just have to figure out what they are. If they do not have one in common, look on your TV for an S-video port (it's a black circle about the width of your finger), and if you find one, you just need to buy a video card (they can be had for less than $100) that has an S-video out.Once you have them hooked up with a cable (S-video or otherwise), you'll need to go into your driver settings on the PC. In Windows, right-click on the desktop and hit Properties to access the Display Properties window, then go to the Settings tab. On some video cards you can select/enable an alternate monitor (the TV) right from this window, but on most video cards you have to click the Advanced button and configure it there.Most of the good video cards will let you display the screen on both devices (your monitor and your TV) simultaneously, but the geForce card I have right now will only let me use the two displays as side-by-side desktops. This actually works out better for me, because I can have news or whatever playing on the TV, and keep working on my normal desktop. I'm not sure if you've heard or seen it, but Bill Gates uses a triple desktop on his computer (3 LCDs) -- I hope you're as jealous as I am!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.article-tree.com/">Article Directory:</a> http://www.article-tree.comwi_nmchttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13456095902964379165noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3883308562112346291.post-79384497549431062412008-04-23T22:13:00.000-07:002008-04-23T22:13:00.917-07:00Network Marketing as a Home Based BusinessBy: <a href="http://www.article-tree.com/profile/Diep-Tran/1407">Diep Tran</a><br />With the Internet being such a large part of everyone’s lives today, it’s only natural that many people are also seeing it as a way to earn money at home. Although some people are operating “regular” jobs on the Internet such as distribution of products and secretarial services, the majority of Internet home based businesses focuses around network marketing. It is, by far, the most popular home based business on the Internet, as well as the easiest with the lowest initial investment.For those who are looking for a home based business that allows you the freedom to work at home but for which there is no investment, you will have to be careful with network marketing. Some of the networks that are already established have a minimum sales quota that you must meet in order to receive any compensation from the sales of those in your downline. This is contrary to some of the network marketing organizing with which we are familiar in our neighborhoods where the bonuses are paid solely on the work of your network as an entirety rather than whether you buy anything or not. For example, if the terms of the parent company state that distributors will be paid three per-cent for sales over $100, it doesn’t matter if you bought anything that month as long as your organization did at least $100 in sales. This is not, however, the case with all network marketing organizations.Do not be misled by those who tell you that you don’t have to do much work, that the business will sell itself. That may be true at some future date, which is the residual income aspect of network marketing, however, in order to reach the level in your business that it makes money for you in your absence, you have to do a lot of hard work setting it up. Even if your organization places your downline for you, you will need to work with those people by training, supporting, and educating them in the way the business works. In fact, you are more of a mentor to your downline than in any other business you may start. As an individual business owner, you will be responsible for paying your taxes and keeping track or any items that are tax deductible. There is no employer above you to provide that information for you, and the parent company is not even obligated to provide a 1099 form unless you reach a high enough level that the busies are coming directly from the corporation. Therefore, you need to establish an accounting system for your business before you begin to do anything else. A home based network marketing business is most assuredly capable of making you a success, but it will not happen without an enormous amount of hard work and some investments in your business.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.article-tree.com/">Article Directory:</a> http://www.article-tree.comwi_nmchttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13456095902964379165noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3883308562112346291.post-83074053616858429782008-04-22T22:12:00.000-07:002008-04-22T22:12:00.772-07:00Looking to Buy Compatible Printer Cartridges Online?By: <a href="http://www.article-tree.com/profile/Roberto-Bell/1347">Roberto Bell</a><br />With so many online stores out there to choose from, it is a daunting task to pick the right one. Here are some tips to choose an online store and make good, informed purchases of compatible ink cartridges and toner cartridges.1. QualityCheck whether the store says anything about the quality. It may be true that all the stores that talk about quality may not \"really\" offer quality products. But, suppliers offering quality products would definitely like to tell and publicize about it. It is always good to check vendor\'s commitment to quality. 2. PriceWhile you should check for lowest price, it should not be the only criteria for the decision. You will see different prices at different online stores, often at unbelievable price differences from one store to another. The deciding factors should be quality, return policy and customer service if you want to avoid bad experiences. You should make an informed decision while purchasing the printer cartridge. 3. WarrantyThe online store allows you to return a product only if there is still warranty on it. Make sure that the store has a good warranty policy. While a 90 days warranty is ok, it is better if the store offers a warranty for 6 months on the printer cartridges. If there is a problem with a cartridge, you will normally notice it with in few days of installing it. It is rare that a cartridge fails after working for few weeks.4. Customer serviceThis is also important like the price. You should expect and get the best service. I tend to prefer customer service over price while making a purchase. Recently for the holidays, I purchased an item from a leading electronics store website. I was charged for shipping even though free shipping was offered. I had to make about 15 calls and wait for a month to get the amount credited. I will think twice before buying from that online store again.5. Return policyI would prefer the store to offer free shipping to return the defective cartridges. It may not be a big deal compared to the gas and time that you spend to return an item even at some leading chain stores, but it certainly helps. It gives me confidence knowing that the purchase is risk free.6. WebsiteThe site should be easy to navigate and find the inkjet cartridge or toner cartridge that you want. There were instances when I had to give up buying from some online stores just because I could not navigate to the products that I wanted to purchase.In addition to the above, it is also good to check security and privacy policy of the website before making a decision. While this article gives tips for printer cartridges, these are useful for any online purchase.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.article-tree.com/">Article Directory:</a> http://www.article-tree.comwi_nmchttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13456095902964379165noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3883308562112346291.post-67339666064781176892008-04-21T22:10:00.000-07:002008-04-21T22:10:00.708-07:00The Importance of Good Quality Printer InkBy: <a href="http://www.article-tree.com/profile/Roberto-Bell/1347">Roberto Bell</a><br />Many people often ask me this question: \'Why is my printer producing such poor quality prints?\' The answer, of course, is that even the highest quality, most expensive printer will not perform at its best unless you invest in good quality printer ink.Take this analogy, for example. A good artist will paint his pictures on high quality canvas. He does this because he knows that it offers the best surface for a beautiful painting. However, this is all for nothing if he uses bad paints - and if a painter wouldn\'t use poor quality paint, why would you use poor quality printer ink? In this article, we\'ll discuss the different types of printers available, the reasons you should avoid buying poor quality ink, and how making the right choice of ink cartridges will allow you to get much higher quality prints ? for the lowest price.Modern printers employ extremely complex technology in producing prints. Gone are the days when we all used chunky old dot matrix printers at home. The average printer today produces extremely high quality prints through the use of laser and inkjet technology. Here are the two types of printing technology most popular for home use: -Laser PrintersLaser Printers use precision lasers to cause toner to adhere to the paper. They are known for producing high-resolution prints at a high speed - along with a very low cost-per-copy. Laser printers work in much the same way as photocopying machines ? using a laser to create an electrophotographic image on a photoreceptor surface, applying powdered toner to the photoreceptor and then pressing or rolling it over the paper, creating the print. As laser printers can produce high-resolution graphics and text quickly, they can print anything up to 200 monochrome prints a minute, or 100 color prints. Despite the low cost per print, the printers themselves can be very expensive when compared to inkjet printers. They are therefore most commonly used in offices, where speed and quality of prints are of vital importance.Inkjet PrintersInkjet printers are the most popular printing medium for home use. They use water-based inks that are forced by an electrical charge to form bubbles, which are then applied to the surface of your printer paper. Inkjet printers tend to be less expensive than laser printers, but they can be prone to lower quality prints ? especially if you use poor quality ink. In addition to this they take much longer to print each page, and the cost per print can be much greater than laser printers.The reason inkjet printers have such a high cost per page is because the user must replace the ink cartridges more frequently. It is a well-known fact that printer manufacturers often sell their printers at enormous discounts and then mark up the price of the cartridges. OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) cartridges are often vastly overpriced.The ProblemSeveral problems that may occur when using poor quality printer inks include streaked images, missing colors and ink bleeding. While these problems can be very frustrating to experience, they can usually be avoided simply by using good quality inks.Unfortunately, since OEM cartridges can be prohibitively expensive many home users choose to opt for the cheapest cartridges available. While this option offers good savings, the customer may suffer from poor print quality. The SolutionFortunately, there is an ideal middle ground to be found between high-priced OEM cartridges and poor quality options. Many businesses now offer the option of extremely high quality remanufactured OEM cartridges - and new third party manufactured cartridges - at considerable discounts over the manufacturer\'s own product ? often up to half the manufacturer\'s price!Remanufactured CartridgesThese are simply spent OEM cartridges that have been cleaned, refilled and tested for quality. Due to the fact that they are rigorously tested before sale, this type of cartridge is essentially identical to the manufacturer\'s variety, offering the same high quality prints - but with vastly better value.OEM Compatible CartridgesThese are entirely new cartridges produced by a third party manufacturer. They are designed to be 100% compatible with their designated printer, so there is no requirement to make any modifications to allow their use. While OEM compatible cartridges are manufactured by a third party there is no reduction in print quality. They are considerably cheaper simply because the customer is not paying for a brand name product. So, you have three options: 1) Buy an OEM ink cartridge at the manufacturer\'s inflated price; 2) Buy a recycled and refitted OEM cartridge at a much lower price, or 3) Buy a third party OEM-compatible cartridge, offering the same print quality as an OEM cartridge but without the brand name price tag. With these options, there is simply no reason why any consumer should pay the artificially high prices for the manufacturer\'s product. It makes infinitely greater sense to be smart ? choose a high quality remanufactured cartridge or a third party product. You won\'t be disappointed by the quality.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.article-tree.com/">Article Directory:</a> http://www.article-tree.comwi_nmchttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13456095902964379165noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3883308562112346291.post-77804273120518714452008-04-20T06:16:00.000-07:002008-04-20T06:16:00.349-07:00Learn about DS3 connection using DS3 lineBy: <a href="http://www.article-tree.com/profile/Groshan-Fabiola/1689">Groshan Fabiola</a><br />It is helpful to know that a DS3 connection is comprised up of two monthly charges. One is the local loop and the port charge. The local loop charge is the cost of the circuit provided by the Local Exchange Carrier (LEC) that allows DS3 access into the carrier's network. The loop charge is based on the distance from the customer's location to the edge of the carrier's network; the farther the customer is from the network, the more the loop will cost. Nearly every carrier prices loops differently so it is in your best interest to price DS3 service with several providers to ensure that you walk away satisfied.A DS3 line is also called a T3 line, which can be confusing to most who are not familiar with internet lingo. DS3 is a high-speed connection that is capable of transmitting data at up to 45 Mbps. A DS3 line is equal to approximately 672 regular voice-grade telephone lines, which is fast enough to transmit full-motion, real-time video, and very large databases over a busy network. A DS3 line is installed as a major networking artery for large corporations and universities with high-volume network traffic. Other example applications include large call centers, enterprise wide VoIP and IP PBX systems, Internet service providers, research labs, video conference centers and software development companies. A DS3 is the second fastest, non-optical connection offered in North America. A DS3 line is comprised of 28 T1 lines, each operating at total signaling rate of 1.544 Mbps.Digital Signal consists of cataloging digital circuits according to the rate and format of the signal and the equipment providing the signals (T). DS and T designations are used synonymously. Therefore, DS1 means T1, and DS3 implies T3. In addition, DS3 circuits provide businesses and Internet Service Providers (ISPs) with up to 45 Mb/s of dedicated Internet connectivity. This is an ideal solution for users who have outgrown their T1 connections and are in search of unlimited, high-capacity access. A DS3 line actually consists of 672 individual channels, each of which supports 64 Kb/s. DS3 lines are extremely high bandwidth connections into a carrier's backbone. They typically include SLAs (Service Level Agreements) that guarantee uptime and performance.DS Internet Access is the ideal solution for businesses that require high-bandwidth access at a reduced price. Whether you host high-traffic Web sites, support Web hosting or need high-capacity bandwidth on an as-needed basis, there's a level of DS3 service (Full or fractional) that will meet your needs. Fractional to full DS3 or T3 circuits run from speeds of 3 Mbps up to 45 Mbps.The 28 DS1 signals are multiplexed into seven DS2 signals. Then, the seven DS2 signals are multiplexed into one DS3 signal. Each multiplexing step uses bit stuffing to handle the different input frequencies. Overhead bits provide alignment, error checking, in-band communications, and bit stuffing control information.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.article-tree.com/">Article Directory:</a> http://www.article-tree.comwi_nmchttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13456095902964379165noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3883308562112346291.post-83111508646929759872008-04-19T06:15:00.000-07:002008-04-19T06:15:01.223-07:00Notebook Buying TipsBy: <a href="http://www.article-tree.com/profile/Roberto-Sedycias/1737">Roberto Sedycias</a><br />Why notebook became so popular? It has been estimated that notebook sales has increased an average of 20% per year in the United States alone. Among the many advantages it offers, portability is one of the main reason people end up making a purchase of it. However before any purchase is made, other features should be considered as well.Notebook was first made available in the early eighties. Although much heavier and bulkier than today's notebooks, it had the unique portability feature that put this innovative product in a class by itself. Although not much of a commercial success then, it gave the computer industry a goal to pursue in manufacturing this item with better weight, size and performance ratio and making one of today's most wanted computer hardware.Notebook size has got much smaller, however big enough to make one feel very comfortable in handling and operating computer related tasks. One can find it in sizes best categorized as: 1 - Tablet Pc has the size of paper tablet and weighs no more than 4 pounds; 2 - Ultra Portable is a little bigger than Tablet Pc and weighs around 4 pounds, no internal CD or DVD drive, display of 12 inches or smaller; 3 - Thin and Light is a mid-size notebook, 10-14" x 10", 1 to 1.5 thick, and weighs around 7 pounds, wireless network capability, 14-inch displays, combo CD-RW/DVD; 4 - Desktop replacement is the largest category of notebooks, more than 12 x 10" and weighs more than 7 pounds, 15-17 inches displays or larger, wireless network capability, combo CD-RW/DV.Also an important feature one should look for is performance. Notebooks provide very close performance in comparison with traditional desktop computers, and should handle all computer related tasks with great ease. Whenever purchasing a notebook, make sure it has the latest cpu model, large ram memory and hard disk space. Notebook performance is directly related with cpu clock, ram memory and hard disk space. For these items, big is never enough.Another feature one should look for is the dvd player. It can come in handy for entertainment purposes, enabling one to watch movies while traveling. Wireless connection is also a feature to look for in a notebook. Some notebooks feature an infrared port, which can be used to connect a mobile phone. Also there are other wireless technologies such as Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, which allows mobile phone, printers and PDA to be connected at certified public and private network. The ability to have a mobile connection is definitely a plus in today's connected world.Expansion capability for notebooks can be done thru the use of plug-in pc cards. Although there is a new standard called ExpressCard, which is smaller and faster plug-in card that provides more features for multimedia tasks.Notebooks have certainly become an item required for one's mobile computer related tasks, whether it is used for public, private, personal or professional purposes. Its portability and small size make an attractive all around computer hardware item. For those looking for mobile computer hardware, notebooks can certainly become a good solution at affordable prices.Roberto SedyciasIT Consultant This article is under GNU FDL license and can be distributed without any previous authorization from the author. However the author´s name and all the URL´s (links) mentioned in the article and biography must be kept.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.article-tree.com/">Article Directory:</a> http://www.article-tree.comwi_nmchttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13456095902964379165noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3883308562112346291.post-34408004450620850352008-04-18T06:13:00.000-07:002008-04-18T06:13:00.561-07:00The Necessity of Barcode Printers in Modern TimesBy: <a href="http://www.article-tree.com/profile/Kevin-Taylor/1858">Kevin Taylor</a><br />A barcode is a machine-readable representation of information in a visual format on a surface. Barcode is widely used to implement Auto ID Data Capture (AIDC) systems that improve the speed and accuracy of computer data entry.A barcode printer is a computer peripheral for printing barcode labels or tags that can be attached to physical objects. Barcode printers are commonly used to label cartons before shipment, or to label retail items with Universal Product Codes.Desktop barcode printer has become a commonplace tool for entering product information at retail chains and shopping complexes. Industrial barcode printers are used in manufacturing facilities and large warehouses helping in inventory management and sales process automation.The most common barcode standards are UPCs and EANs. Universal Product Code Bar Code - The standard bar code printed on retail merchandise. It contains the vendor's identification number and the product number which is read by passing the bar code over a scanner.European Article Numbering is the European standard for barcodes. There are two different versions of EAN bar codes, EAN-13 and EAN-8, which encode 13- and 8-digit numbers, respectively. A special EAN-13 bar code with a 5-digit supplemental code is used on books to encode the International Standard Book Number (ISBN) and the price. This bar code is called “Bookland”.Traditional one-dimensional bar codes use the bar's width to encode a product or an account number. Two-dimensional bar codes, such as PDF417, MaxiCode and DataMatrix, are scanned horizontally and vertically and hold considerably more data. PDF417 is widely used for general purposes. MaxiCode is used for high-speed sorting, and DataMatrix is used for marking small parts.Barcode Printers employ two major printing methods – Direct Thermal (DT) and Thermal Transfer (TT).Direct thermal printers use a print head to generate heat that causes a chemical reaction in specially designed paper that turns the paper black. Direct thermal printers are generally less expensive, but they produce labels that can become illegible if exposed to heat, direct sunlight, or chemical vapors. Barcode printers require regular cleaning of the ribbon and the print head. Specks of dust may cause distortion of the bar codes. The outputs of these printers using ANSI software need to be continuously checked in order to check for system malfunctions.Thermal transfer printers also use heat, but instead of acting directly on the paper, the heat melts a waxy or resin substance on a ribbon that runs over the label or tag material. The heat transfers ink from the ribbon to the paper. Thermal Transfer requires the use of a heated ribbon to produce long-lasting images of data onto a label and/or tag, whereas Direct Thermal process prints the image directly on the label/tag.Direct thermal and thermal transfer barcode printers can print bar code labels on variety of media. The range of bar code printers vary from light duty printers to rugged and high speed industrial printers for meeting diverse requirements. In industrial printers, the range varies from medium to heavy duty to extra heavy duty printers. These printers can be integrated to existing applications / ERP for on demand label/tag printing.Industrial barcode printers are used in large warehouses and manufacturing facilities. They have large paper capacities, operate faster and have a longer service life. For retail and office environments, desktop barcode printers are most common.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.article-tree.com/">Article Directory:</a> http://www.article-tree.comwi_nmchttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13456095902964379165noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3883308562112346291.post-75339000815332992242008-04-17T06:12:00.000-07:002008-04-17T06:12:01.296-07:00Setting Up An Economical Computer NetworkBy: <a href="http://www.article-tree.com/profile/Roberto-Bell/1347">Roberto Bell</a><br />Nowadays it is becoming more difficult to get anywhere in the business world without some sort of computer network infrastructure. And not just any kind of infrastructure either but the proper infrastructure that not only makes your information secure but your employees happy. In the past, this used to be large facilities, lots of staff and just generally being able to convey a feeling of being large and powerful. People were impressed by power and by large displays of it. While that still works to a certain extent today, there are other, much easier ways to get the message across.One of those ways is by showing your customers, investors and employees how smart you are in terms of the budget and how cheaply you are able to build your infrastructure. Being able to save a lot of money in the day-to-day operation of your business is definitely something that many people will find impressive today, because it shows a modern kind of intelligence that not many people are able to prove that they possess.One of the easiest ways to save money in operating your business is to be smart about the things you purchase and more particularly about your electronic infrastructure. Computer networks easily eat up the lion's share of the operational budget for most companies and most companies don't particularly care about that either. The computers run their business and they are afraid to do anything that might tamper with that smooth running.While a little skepticism can be healthy, having too much skepticism, which might make you avoid good pieces of used networking equipment or simply buy the most expensive products available, can result in you leaving a lot of potential money out there on the table.Advantages of Saving Money on Your Computer NetworkThere are many advantages that a company faces when they are able to build an economical computer network (or alternatively replace an expensive one with a more economical option). These advantages include:- Less money spent on your computer network and electronic infrastructure means more money that you have to spend on supplies, logistics or simply use to raise the morale of your employees.- More economical computer networks, in addition to incorporating second hand elements like used networking equipment or individual units, also frequently cut down on the amount of clutter around, making the jobs of your employees easier to do.- Investors are always looking for companies and corporations that are able to protect their bottom line. Showing your ability to protect your bottom line by building a more economical networking solution will go a long way towards impressing investors and convincing them to back you.Ways to Build a More Economical Computer NetworkNow that you understand how building a more economical computer network can help you, here are some steps that might help you get started and walking in the right direction.- Look for ways to reduce redundancy: While many computer networks are constructed in an extremely intelligent fashion, there are many that have redundant features built into them. Whether this is to guard against multiple power failures or any other reason is anyone's guess, but sometimes a network will have a component that just does not make sense. Get an experience computer technician to look over your network with the goal of reducing redundancy to a minimum.- Consider buying second or even third hand products: Many of the huge conglomerate corporations regularly replace their network parts every couple of months. They do this because technology changes so fast in the present and also because they want to stay at the forefront. This allows you to be able to pick up things like perfectly working but used networking equipment at a fraction of the cost that it would cost you to buy it new.- Consider power saving equipment: One of the indirect ways that networks cost you money is in how much energy they use up. Used networking equipment can sometimes be guilty of this and as such when you are looking at equipment (regardless of whether it is old or new), try to make purchases of equipment that has been built to conserve energy.Final ThoughtsThere are many different methods that savvy business owners can use to build economical computer networks, but it definitely is not an exact science. Use your common sense and get creative when thinking about ways to save money. The more ways you can think of to save a little bit of money, the more money you will save overall.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.article-tree.com/">Article Directory:</a> http://www.article-tree.comwi_nmchttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13456095902964379165noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3883308562112346291.post-27861533427455732772008-04-15T06:09:00.000-07:002008-04-15T06:09:00.502-07:00Does The Type Of Computer Printer Paper You Use Matter?By: <a href="http://www.article-tree.com/profile/Richard-J.-Martin/1984">Richard J. Martin</a><br />When I need to print a word document or a photo, I, and I think like most, reach for the paper borrowed from your place of employment at the time, proceed to stick it in the paper tray of my inkjet printer and let it rip, right? However, am I doing the right thing by using just any old paper that I have on hand?Let’s do a little prospecting. Generally speaking, the main types of paper are copier paper, computer printer paper, and photo paper. Let’s try and break it down.Copier paper is what you would use at your place of employment to mass produce originals that you may need to distribute or file. Copier paper is usually very thin and lucid. The quality of paper is determined by how bright it is, or to put it another way, how much light passes through it. For mass production of work documents to be filed or distributed, quality is not that important. You can use recycled copier paper, which is approximately eight to ten percent of the total paper used today.There are primarily two types of computer printer paper, matted or glossy. Matted paper has a “very bright” outside layer. Glossy paper, on the other hand, has a shinny finish. So what type of paper should you use for your inkjet or laser printers? If you are printing draft copies, quality will not matter too much, so plain copier paper is good enough. However, if you are printing a final draft or color presentations, etc., a thicker coated paper, matted paper, is recommended because it allows for sharper colors and a better resolution image.For photos, a glossy finish is desirable, or in some cases necessary. why? Because the ink dries faster on a glossy surface which, in turn, produces sharper images. A 4x6 size is the most popular for printing photos from your computer printer.In addition to the types of paper, it is also important to know it’s characteristics. The first one is weight. The higher the paper weight, the thicker the sheet of paper. Higher paper weight is also stronger and has a substantial feel to it. In addition, less light will pass through it. Heavier paper should be used for presentations and final drafts, whereas standard weighted paper is used for everyday printing and copying. The second characteristic is brightness. Most paper will have a brightness rating between 80 and 100, where 100 is the brightest. The brighter the paper, the better your printed result will be. The third is texture. The type of paper texture you use for laser printers will be different from that of an inkjet printer by nature of how the ink is distributed to the paper. A laser needs a flat paper for sharp results. Inkjet printers will require the use of a rougher surface. This will produce a clear result, as it will not scatter on the surface of the paper, but rather cling to it for a sharper image.There you have it! The type and characteristics of paper vary, but knowing each will yield the result you want to obtain.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.article-tree.com/">Article Directory:</a> http://www.article-tree.comwi_nmchttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13456095902964379165noreply@blogger.com0