LCD TV Checklist: Are you Prepared?
December 23, 2007
LCD TV Checklist: Are you Prepared?
by: Tim Jeffries
LCD flat screen TVs provide a superior picture as compared to a traditional television - and they can come in more attractive styles to boot. A flat screen LCD TV can be mounted on a wall, under a cabinet, on the ceiling or can sit on a stand or on top of furniture. LCD TVs are versatile, flexible, and provide a better entertainment experience but how do they work?
LCD flat screen TVs, and LCD technology itself, is based on the properties of polarized light. LCD TVs consist of two, perpendicularly arranged panes of polarized glass “stuck together” by a liquid-crystal-filled polymer solution. When they are exposed to electrical currents, the crystals untwist to varying degrees, permitting specific amounts and colors of light to pass though them. Flat screen LCD TVs are, in effect, projection TVs that depend on an extremely bright lamp as their light source, so they’re considered a “passive” display.
So how do you choose the right flat panel LCD TV for you? You should at least consider the following factors when shopping for a flat panel LCD TV.
Setting File Permissions On A Unix Server
December 22, 2007
File permissions are one of the strengths that the Unix world has had over it’s Windows contemporaries. Permissions are a means to control access to information on a computer, on a file by file basis. There are several layers of control, and these will be discussed below.
For the purpose of this series of tutorials, I have been using a free FTP program called Core FTP Lite to upload files to my server. I am using this program to describe my examples.
Ok, to begin, let’s say that we have uploaded some files to a server.
We are discussing uploading scripts in general here, and certainly for many scripts, the creators may well specify certain ‘permissions’ that need to be set in order for the scripts to operate correctly. Let’s take a look at a set of files on a server. In Core FTP Lite, the server files are shown in the right hand pane. Select one and then right click on the highlighted file.If you use a different FTP client, I expect that the layout will be very similar.
Run the mouse down to the bottom of the menu and select the item marked ‘Properties’. Click on this option, and another dialog will appear.
Guide to Buying a Flat Screen TV
December 21, 2007
Guide to Buying a Flat Screen TV
by: Nathan James
If you’re ready to invest in one of the fabulous new flat screen televisions that everyone is talking about these days, there are some things you should know. There are several different types of flat screen technology, and it’s important you understand the pros and cons before you spend thousands of dollars on a TV.
Most people buy electronics as a long term investment, hoping their TV will last them for many years to come. By understanding the basics of flat screens you are much more likely to make a wise decision.
Plasma versus LCD
The two major types of options when it comes to buying a flat screen TV is plasma or LCD (liquid crystal display). Plasma televisions are more expensive than LCD televisions, but the vast difference in price seems to be getting smaller. However, if you’re looking for a massive flat screen TV, plasma is often your only option. The larger the LCD, the more money you’re going to spend.
How to Buy a LCD TV in 3 Easy Steps
December 21, 2007
How to Buy a LCD TV in 3 Easy Steps
by: Amy Metz
I’ve got a confession to make. I love television. And I love big screen TVs. Especially the new flat panel models. Before you know it, everyone will forgo their traditional CRT television sets and own a LCD flat screen TV. This idea really isn’t as strange as it sounds. LCD flat screen TVs are becoming more and more popular, and with good reason.
But, you may be wondering, what exactly is a flat screen TV? Flat screen TVs have displays only a few inches thick. This makes them attractive and extremely convenient. You can now hang this kind of TV on the wall, or place the set in thin areas. A LCD flat screen TV can save a lot of room in your home and look stylish doing so. However, there are a few things one should know before he or she buys a LCD flat screen TV.
1. LCD vs. Plasma.
What About Plasma TV?
Deleting and Destroying Data Forever
December 20, 2007
Peoples’ private information needs to stay private, even after it has been erased. Wait a minute, after it’s been erased?
Have you ever given away an old computer or diskette, deleting the files off it, or giving it a quick format to make sure your information is gone? That might not be enough to stop some one from easily recovering the information!
When you delete a file, normally the operating system and file system say, “ok the file is gone!” but at the physical level the information is still there. If you were to run a recovery program you would be able to see information that you have deleted.
In order to get rid of old data you actually need to write over that same physical location on the hard drive several times to make sure it is gone, or at least much harder to recover. The standard for most government agencies is to do a seven pass wipe. That means that the hard drive will be written over with various sequences and random data seven time to be considered clean.
DVD Movie Copy Software
December 19, 2007
DVD Movie Copy Software | Things To Know Before You Buy
by: Jay Smith
Thanks to the latest technology it’s extremely easy to copy a DVD movie these days. Some DVD movie copy software programs make it as easy as clicking a few buttons. However there are many things one should keep in mind when shopping for DVD movie copy software, as all are not created equal.
For starters the software should be easy to use. There is no point in buying new software that is too hard to use and will just end up collecting dust. Fortunately there are many great DVD copy software choices today that are very easy to use.
The next thing to consider is what you will be using the software for. Different DVD movie copy software programs have different features. Many programs will allow you to copy:
· CSS encrypted movies. This means that you can copy a full length DVD movie. Although according to the Digital Millennium Copyright Act this is illegal.
· Data from CD’s.
· Music CD’s from MP2 & WMA files.
· Video games such as Xbox, Playstation, PSP, Dreamcast, etc.
The Newbies Guide to Personal Computer Maintenance
December 18, 2007
When you turn on your computer, does it act like it needs a coffee to wake up? When you surf around the Internet, are you bombarded with pop-up windows? Does your computer freeze up or turn off for no apparent reason?
Before you decide to throw your monitor out of the nearest window, there may be a number of solutions to fix these problems that won’t require you having a degree in computer technology.
There are two primary ways to maintain your computer’s performance, and the maintenance should be done once a week or more. First, acquire and use software that will help you clean and protect your computer, and second, know how to use the programs already in your computer to keep it’s engines running smooth.
SOFTWARE
The software solutions below will not cost you any money, nor will they take you much of your time to download, understand, and implement:
1) Virus Protection - Avast AntiVirus is an excellent free program to guard yourself against Trojans, Worms, and Hacks.
2) Spyware - AdAware and Spybot are terrific free programs for eliminating pop-ups and other wares from your computer. It is recommended that you use them both, as one may find problems that the other may not … a great one-two punch to protect yourself.
DVR: Digital Video Recording. What You Need To Know
December 17, 2007
DVR: Digital Video Recording. What You Need To Know
by: Joe Leech
The Digital Revolution is upon us…. In fact, it’s been
sneaking up on us for a long time with devices such
as calculators, digital watches, and many other
consumer goods, not to mention the devices we
actually use but see very little of. Such devices are
common to us in “the first person” in the form of
many automotive controls in our car, and indirectly
common to us if we fly.. things like aircraft engines,
etc.
But the first area possibly to have a major impact in
terms of comparison has been in the cameras we
use. This effects us both in camcorders and in the
still cameras. While the purist will probably always
win the argument that the film camera gives greater
quality control than the digital, there are those who
would argue against this principal very vociferously.
Now, most Americans who own a TV are about to
experience first hand another upward leap on the
scale of digital technology as our televisions will be
Wordpress Plugins
December 16, 2007
Maybe you always wanted a feature that hasn’t been available in the latest release of Wordpress. What you can do is either install a 3rd party plugin or write your own custom code to extend the features of Wordpress.
Wordpress plugins are programming code that enhance the features of a standard installation of Wordpress. A well written plugin will be basically “drag and drop” without modifying the core code of Wordpress. As Wordpress has been designed in a modular way, plugins allow you to customize your site to your specific needs without modifying the core of Wordpress.
Ever since Wordress version 1.2 plugins have been available. Wordpress plugins can be categorized according to the feature it provides. Here a list of various features that you can implement for your web site through Wordpress plugins.
Administration: Install Wordpress plugins to customize features like Admin Tools, Anti-spam, Comments, Meta, Restriction, Statistics, Syntax Highlighting, Syndication, Tweaking, etc.
Design, Layout and Styles: Change the look and feel of your blog by implementing plugins that modify Archive, Calendar - Event, Navigation, Randomness, Styles.
Graphics, Video, and Sound: Add plugins that create Audio - Mood and Images for your blog.
Use of Sex Toy not Safe While Driving
December 16, 2007
Use of Sex Toy not Safe While Driving
by: Regina Sheridan and Dan Brownell
Have you seen the ad for the sex toy called Auto Suck? It goes like this:
“Enjoy your drive with the ideal mate! Plugs into any car or truck lighter for some hot roadway action. Make sure to keep one hand on the wheel and one eye on the road as the auto suck makes that long commute or road trip much more bearable. *Warning: this unit may cause ejaculation. This may be difficult to explain to your insurance company”. Use at your own risk!
Okay, I’m not a prude and I know everyone is entitled to good sex, I understand its our right and I’m all for it, but please…Is it really safe or necessary to use one of these units while driving? I think not!
Look at the distraction problems we already face on the roads everyday. All the fancy billboards and roadside signs that flash or scroll. The idiots who just have to be on their cells phones while driving just to mention a few. Now, throw in a portable sex toy like the Auto Suck and I’m scared to death to be out on the road!
