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Optical wireless security
June 30, 2005 EST | Enterprise Technology
Network security is one of the major concerns for any business or organization transporting sensitive and confidential information over the network. Such network security concerns involve the lowest network layer, typically referred to asthe physical layer (layer one), as well... [More...]
Can RAID systems fail?
June 28, 2005 EST |
Technology, how we love it until something goes wrong and we end up yelling at our computer screens. If you’ve ever lost data, you know how much time, money, and headaches it can cost you to retrieve it, especially if... [More...]
Basic steps to optimize internet security
June 28, 2005 EST | Internet
First, here are some tips to make windows safer : For basic security and update patches install Service Pack 2 for Windows XP or Service Pack 4 for Windows 2000. Once a month use Windows Update so you can get... [More...]
Why condition your boiler water?
June 27, 2005 EST | General
A boiler is used for generating steam. It does this by heating water to its boiling point, after which steam will evaporate from it. When you boil a kettle of water, you will shut off the fire or electric power... [More...]
Emotions are nerve impulses
June 25, 2005 EST | Science
The feel of paper and the flush of shame. Feelings and emotions are relayed as nerve impulses. Nerve endings or sensors report on feelings from tissues all over the body. These sensations include sharp pain, burning pain, cool or warm... [More...]
What is EEPROM?
June 23, 2005 EST | Electronics | Comments (0)
EEPROM stands for Electrical Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory and also referred to as E²PROM. As the name suggest, an EEPROM can be both erased and programmed with electrical pulses. Since it can be both electrically written into and electrically... [More...]
What is crystal? How to test it?
June 23, 2005 EST | General | Comments (0)
Crystal are use to keep the frequency of the clock from drifting. If the signal from this clock stops, or is weak, or the pulses begin to vary, the electronic equipments might show intermittent faults or might stop altogether. The... [More...]
Digital Subscriber Line (DSL)
June 18, 2005 EST | Internet
Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) is a wireline transmission technology that brings data and information faster over copper telephone lines already installed in homes and businesses. Traditional phone service connects your home or business to a telephone company office via copper... [More...]
HIgh speed internet access
June 18, 2005 EST | Internet | Comments (0)
High-speed Internet access (sometimes loosely referred to as "broadband Internet access" or simply "broadband") allows users to access the Internet and Internet-related services at significantly higher speeds than traditional modems. High-speed Internet access makes the data processing capabilities necessary to... [More...]
Digital radio
June 18, 2005 EST | General | Comments (0)
First there was digital television, called "the latest breakthrough in television." Now, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has moved a step closer to bringing digital radio to millions of Americans. What is Digital Radio? Digital radio is the transmission and... [More...]
The DivX Media Format
June 16, 2005 EST | General | Comments (0)
The DivX® video phenomenon has always been about something larger than “just a video codec.” The DivX® Media Format marks a big step toward making this vision a reality. Offering a complete home entertainment experience with an improved video codec... [More...]
Inventor patents alternative to the Soft Walls Project
June 14, 2005 EST | Science | Comments (0)
Larry Koncelik, a NY attorney, has patented a remotely controlled, pilot override device he believes will greatly expedite the government’s ability to address public concerns about the prevention of another terrorist attack like the one New York City experienced on... [More...]
Parapsychology: Maximizing effectivity of targeted controlled remote viewing techniques
June 12, 2005 EST | Science | Comments (0)
Individuals with a solid working knowledge of Controlled Remote Viewing (CRV) have undoubtedly encountered the "plateaus" experienced at various levels throughout the ability’s development. Successful employment of CRV to identify characteristics of past, present, or future events depends heavily on... [More...]
What are DV camcorders
June 10, 2005 EST | Electronics | Comments (0)
Since they appeared, DV or Digital Video Camcorders turned the home video shooting and creation into a much easier activity than it was before. Among their many advantages, DV camcorders made it possible for every camcorder user to be able... [More...]
Learn what CCDs are
June 10, 2005 EST | Electronics | Comments (0)
A CCD, or a Charge Coupled Device, is a microelectronic device used to capture digital images. CCDs can work with several other digital video devices such as scanners, digital cameras, camcorders, astronomical telescopes, robots, radar images and satellite photograph among... [More...]
Some DSL broadband definitions
June 09, 2005 EST | Internet | Comments (0)
Often too many people get confused with all the definitions, here we have explained in easy to understand terms. ADSL: Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line - asymmetric meaning it's faster downstream than upstream. ASAM: Advanced Services Access Manager -Whether you have... [More...]
Science learning from nature
June 09, 2005 EST | Science | Comments (0)
We are sure seeing a lot of scientific research trying to copy nature. We see non-technology copying birds, insects, spyders, animals and MIT and AUVs-Underwater Autonomous Vehicles copying fish. And before you try to catch a Tuna for Sushi better... [More...]
Skype hot selling products
June 07, 2005 EST | Internet | Comments (0)
All Skype-to-Skype calls are FREE no matter where or when you call. In addition Skype has several premium services. It's important that you truly understand the value behind these products in order to become a successful marketing representative of Skype.... [More...]
Introducing Skype
June 07, 2005 EST | Internet | Comments (0)
Skype aims to delight you by offering free global telephony, to make unlimited, superior quality voice calls via its next-generation peer-to-peer software. Skype’s mission is providing a simple, reliable and friendly communications tool that just works. We aim for people... [More...]
Skype vs. Vonage VoIP comparison
June 07, 2005 EST | Internet | Comments (0)
Many of you have probably already heard about VoIP, or voice over IP. This is a technology that allows you to make telephone calls using the internet. With VoIP you can save money on your monthly bill, get inexpensive or... [More...]
Wireless broadband - II
June 04, 2005 EST | Consumer Info , Internet | Comments (0)
Does unlicensed mean unregulated? Many WISPs use what is termed “unlicensed” or “license exempt” devices to provide broadband services. This does not mean that they pose any safety concerns, or are somehow operating outside the law. The FCC tests and... [More...]
Wireless broadband
June 04, 2005 EST | Consumer Info , Internet | Comments (0)
At the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), facilitating access to broadband services for all Americans, and thereby improving lives both at home and at work, is a central policy objective. Indeed, the President has called for affordable and universal broadband by... [More...]
VoIP / Internet Voice
June 04, 2005 EST | Consumer Info , Internet | Comments (0)
Background Internet Voice, also known as Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP), is a technology that allows you to make telephone calls using a broadband Internet connection instead of a regular (or analog) phone line. Some services using VoIP may only... [More...]
Search engine rank
June 03, 2005 EST | Consumer Info , Internet | Comments (0)
You're using your favorite search engine, ready to find the most appropriate sites for your needs. You type in your search terms, and up comes a list of the most relevant sites, right? Not necessarily, says the Federal Trade Commission... [More...]
Commerce Secretary issues call for nominations for nation’s highest honor in technological innovation
June 02, 2005 EST | General | Comments (0)
Commerce Secretary Don Evans today issued the Call for Nominations for the 2006 National Medal of Technology awards, the nation’s highest honor awarded by the President to America’s leading technological innovators. Through the National Medal of Technology, the President recognizes... [More...]
