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321) What is the Correct Time? The Development of Time Scales From GMT to UTC and NTP Servers
Author:
Richard N Williams
Category:
Computers
Asking somebody the time may be one of today's most common questions but have you ever wondered where the time on our watches comes from?Accurate clocks have only been around since the mid 17th century, before then, time was completely subjective. People would use the celestial bodies as a time reference such as noon (when the sun was highest) and midnight (when the moon is at its highest) and also dawn and dusk. Often lengths of time were referred to in comparison such as the time it...
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322) Staying In Touch Without Leaving The Office
Author:
Daniel Collins
Category:
Computers
In the modern business world it is vital to take every advantage you can in order to remain ahead of the competition. The more pro-active you can be in making sure your business appeals to your potential clients, the better you are likely to do in both the short and the long term.
A big part of doing this is to make sure you are efficient with your time and get everything done in the best way possible. Wasted time is one of the biggest problems encountered by many businesses today,...
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323) The Big Three For Compact Flash 300x Cards
Author:
Nick Nguyen
Category:
Computers
High speed flash cards, high capacities and only three major companies have them. 300x compact flash cards are the fastest in the market but there are not many who make them. The cream of the crop can be found in this article.The Transcend Extreme Speed 300x CompactFlash card is one of the fastest available in the market. It is designed specifically for professional photographers but the CF card can be used with anything that is compatible with it. Since it supports Ultra DMA mode o...
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324) Layered Security Protects Against Spyware, Spam
Author:
Caron Ellis
Category:
Computers
OVERVIEW
The Virginia Peninsula Association of Realtors® (VPAR) is the region's advocacy group for real estate professionals. It also provides a central source of information for those wishing to enter the profession and for consumers looking for agents in good standing. The organization's objectives are to maintain high standards of ethical conduct, provide professional development programs, and be an information resource for all aspects of homeownership.VPAR has 1,600...
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325) The Future of Fiber Optic Communication
Author:
Colin Yao
Category:
Computers
There is no question that fiber optic communication is our future. Fiber optic communication industry has been enjoying amazing growth for over 15 years. These are driven by both technology advance and market demand. There are some obvious trends in the development of new technology and market. Let's examine some of the most important ones here.All-Optical NetworkAll-optical network has been a top topic in fiber optic communication industry for over a decade now. Its ultimate g...
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326) Everything You Need to Know About Fiber Optic Testing - Fiber Optic Technology Tutorial Series
Author:
Colin Yao
Category:
Computers
Overview of Fiber Optic TestingThere are mandatory tests for every stage of the design, manufacture, and installation of the fiber optic components, link, cable plant, and network.Most fiber optic test procedures have been thoroughly tested and codified as industry standards. These standards are part of EIA/TIA RS455 and are being adapted into IEC standards.Most of these standards refer to tests of individual components under a variety of environmental conditions; theref...
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327) Wide Area Network (WAN)
Author:
Chris Michael Jones
Category:
Computers
Types and Characteristics of WANsWhat is a WAN?There are two prevailing definitions of a Wide Area Network (WAN). The book definition of a WAN is a network that spans large geographical locations, usually to interconnect multiple Local Area Networks (LANs). The practical definition of a WAN is a network that traverses a public network or commercial carrier, using one of several WAN technologiesWhat are its Main Components?The main components for a WAN are routers...
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328) Some Basic Concepts of Fiber Optic Loss Testing
Author:
Colin Yao
Category:
Computers
When testing loss in a fiber optic link, some basic principles must be kept in mind all the time.1.The testing wavelength should always be the same as the working wavelength. Because optical fiber loss varies with light wavelength, you will get incorrect result if your measuring wavelength is different from the actual working wavelength. For example, if a system is designed for 1550nm but you test it with 1310nm light source and power meter, the result will not be correct.2.The...
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329) Helpful Tips on How to Maintain and Secure Your Laptop Or Desktop
Author:
Jeremiah Dabney
Category:
Computers
When it comes to maintaining and securing, some of the information may sound obvious but it helps to be reminded at times.MaintenanceDefragging
It is quite basic really but the consistency of this will help your computer and help your wallet as well because your Laptop or Desktop will see less trips from a computer technician. Over time with all the files on the hard drive things get fragmented, kind of like a disorganized office with papers everywhere, so it takes a l...
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330) Effective Combination of Performance and Style
Author:
Raisa Raima
Category:
Computers
If you look at the growth and popularity of the laptops in the last decade, you will be simply surprised to place your hands on them. The growth of laptops in the recent times can be easily attributed to the following factors:Quality: When it comes to quality, there is no contender against the modern day laptops. Several eminent studies have clearly pointed out that the usage of laptops has brought immense and unparalleled solutions to the users' community without any fail.Reso...
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331) Digital Information - a Very Easy Way to Store Data
Author:
Sivakorn Siricharoensataporn
Category:
Computers
This word is extensively used in the world of electronics and computing where it means the conversion of normal data to the binary numerical version of 0 (pulse is low or absent) and 1 (pulse is high or present).Digital noise is also a very important part of this conversion, which can interrupt the transmission of these signals. This noise can arise due to several reasons: a wireless transmission of data as in a radio transmission where the digital noise leads to a faulty transmission...
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332) Real Time Streaming Protocol (STSP)
Author:
Suresh Gavel
Category:
Computers
In Our daily life we all regularly use internet. We mostly come across 2 types of transfer Protocol with which every one of us are familiar i.e. HTTP(Hyper Text Transfer Protocol) used as Http://www.domain.com and FTPused as ftp://59.542.120.124.I would like to give you some information about a new protocol known as RTSP (Real Time Streaming Protocol)used as rtsp ://_____.
You all would have used youtube and other video hosts to watch your...
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333) Dell XPS One Wall Mount - VESA Mount Adapter Kit For the Dell XPS One All-In-One Computer
Author:
Scott Powers
Category:
Computers
Searching for a VESA mount adapter bracket to mount your Dell XPS One computer to a wall or desk mount arm, but have not been able to find one? You are not alone. Thousands of XPS One users were left to figure out how to attach their Dell all-in-one computers to VESA mounting systems.The ability to mount the Dell XPS One to a wall or any mounting system requires that the computer has a VESA compliant interface to attach to. For the size and the weight of the Dell XPS One, it is sugges...
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334) Biometric Handgun Safes - Are They Reliable
Author:
Dominic Schwebs
Category:
Computers
Biometric technology and fingerprint recognition locks have grown in popularity in recent years due to September 11th, and because of the increased security concerns, the United States government has become a strong advocate of this technology for the future. Biometrics is the study of methods for uniquely recognizing humans based upon physical or behavioral traits. There are many ways it is used for including face, fingerprint, hand and iris recognition. Since this technology is still relat...
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335) All About Adobe Photoshop CS3
Author:
Kevin M Sugrue
Category:
Computers
Adobe Photoshop is a well known high quality software package for working with raster graphic images and bitmaps. Most people consider it a superiour product when compared with the existing competition and almost certainly the markets leading programme of its type. Photoshop is frequently used as a tool in graphic design, for manipulating and editing images and has wide applications. CS3 is the latest and greatest version of Adobe Photoshop at this time. CS3 which stands for "Creative Suit 3...
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336) How A Web Notification Service Can Help Your Business
Author:
Michael Gambacorta
Category:
Computers
A web notification service is a necessity in today's world. Events happen quickly, and managers and administrators must be able to respond immediately. When an unforeseen event occurs, a web notification service is essential.Communications and technology today allow instantaneous transmission of information among people. Mass notification software has revolutionized the way that administrators take action when an incident takes place. With mass notification services, thousands of peop...
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337) XP Fixes For Basic Screen Freezes And Problems
Author:
Kris Mainieri
Category:
Computers
You have been very excited when you first bought your computer. You made sure that you bought the best that your money can buy. So, you got the latest and most expensive computer and you installed Windows XP in it.For the first few months, you were quiet happy with its performance. Until suddenly, you begin to notice that it's taking a significant amount of time to open programs or files. You begin to notice that a click on the mouse could trigger a freeze. There are times when your c...
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338) Throw a Rugged PDA in the Water...
Author:
Mack Harris
Category:
Computers
Rugged handheld personal digital assistants or PDA's or as they are sometimes called, electronic handheld information devices are great for harsh environments and the rigors of everyday use. Most Rugged handhelds can be used virtually anywhere meaning they can handle the bumps and bruises.The rugged handheld PDA's can help with tracking orders, log information, keep track and run proprietary software programs. Everything is contained within the small handheld personal digital assistan...
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339) Taking a Look at the Camcorder World
Author:
Mike Selvon
Category:
Computers
The world of videos was forever changed when the first camcorder came along. These small devices offered those who wanted to take home videos with sound a chance to make their own movies, which can watch and relish the memories for years to come. A video recorder that also had sound incorporated was something that previously had only been available for broadcasters. With this invention, the world of memory-keeping was changed forever.The world of the camcorder became known in 1980 whe...
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340) How Not To Screw Up Your Computer Or Laptop
Author:
P Hershon
Category:
Computers
Here's some personal advice on how not to screw up your computer or laptop based on stupid things I've done over the years. This article should be of help to people who are brand new on the computer, people without much experience and possibly people with mid-level computer skills, who if nothing else can use this as a refresher. I've also included some other advice and pointers to help you avoid other potential computer pitfalls. I'm sure this is elementary advice to the more experienced co...
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