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Author :: Jon Butt  |
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| Article Title :: Why Do I Need an External Antenna for My PocketPC? |
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| For stronger signal strengths, lesser static interruptions, and better GPS reception and accuracy, use an external antenna. PocketPC gadgets from HP iPAQ, Dell, and Palm, especially those with cellular phone and GPS capabilities, can work better with various signal enhancers.An external antenna is one of the numerous PDA handheld accessories along with PDA cases, screen protectors, styluses, car mounts, cables, and others that ensure total Pocket PC protection and improved functions.External Antennas For PocketPCs - Promoting Seamless ConnectivityFor PDAs with cellular phone and GPS (global position system), an external antenna can work wonders. An external antenna ca (read full article) |
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Author :: Lance Winslow |
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| Article Title :: Surfboard Lighting Concept |
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| There is just not enough time during the day to surf. Many times the best surf is at night, how often do you challenge a sunset to catch that last wave? Well thin you are a surf-aholic and as you have seen out there you are not alone. There is some new killer technology on the horizon for the dedicated surfer.Recently we have seen WiFi surf boards so you can do your email between sets. This works pretty good and I was jazzed when I first heard of it. Surfing while surfing makes a lot of sense. Still waiting on the mail order as this article is finished, but here is some more information on that.http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/3812357.stmIf your ocean becomes you (read full article) |
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Author :: Phyllis Wasserman |
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| Article Title :: Computer Do's and Don'ts |
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| Here are a few helpful pointers for your computer experience.DON'TStore personal information on your computer or PDA. Stored data is always open to hackers. Consider storing passwords on CD's or disks that you keep locked in a box or closet.Shop on-line without being sure of two safety features. Check the order page for the lock icon at the bottom. This way you know the system is encrypted and your personal data if transfered safely. The URL on the address bar should say "https", the "s" stands for secure.Store credit card information on a website. It may be more convenient, but it's not safe.Open or answer any unfamiliar e-mails. Just opening an ema (read full article) |
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Author :: Chris D |
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| Article Title :: Buying a Digital Camera |
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| Digital cameras are what everyone has now these days. They are small and convient. They take great pictures and you can buy from many models. Digital camers are used for everything from taking pictures of animals to people to nature. They work great. They are many reasons why you should invest in a digital camera:They can be downloaded and saved in your pc
You never need to buy film again
They are small and convient
There is a video camera installed
They are not expensive
They come with a charger for your batteryDigitals are the greatest tool if you like to take pictures all the time. They plug in to your computer and you download them. When the car (read full article) |
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Author :: Hans Dekker |
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| Article Title :: The Ten Most Common Mistakes When Buying an MP3 Player (and How to Avoid Them) |
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| One of the most common reactions after buying a new MP3 player is "GEE! My player doesn't have X!” Substitute “X” for FM radio, microphone, or enough memory and you get an idea of some of the options which are available on MP3 players. Everybody has different requirements for an MP3 player, so avoid the first common mistake --1. Not considering how the MP3 player will be used.Sure, everybody (or almost everybody) wants a portable player to listen to music. Every MP3 player does that! What else do you need it for? Do you need a microphone for recording lectures or business meetings? Do you need an FM radio for keeping up-to-date on the weather reports or traffic (read full article) |
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Author :: Charles Cruz |
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| Article Title :: Downloading DivX Movies |
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| Divx MoviesEveryone in the Online Movie world is talking about DivX Movies, you may have heard of this term before, but what does it really mean?Well, If we would ask a techie:"DivX is a digital video compression format based on the MPEG-4 technology. DivX files can be downloaded over high-speed lines in a relatively short time without sacrificing the quality of the digital video. Often used on the Internet to exchange video files."But for the rest of the world, what does this mean (in english please)? And even more important, how does this benefit us when we download divx movies?Here's how it works… You have a 2 hour Movie that you want (read full article) |
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Author :: Deborah Baird |
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| Article Title :: How To Copy and Paste - For The Absolute Beginner! |
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| One of the most requested tutorials from our business of training and tutoring Seniors on their own computers is ‘how do I copy and paste?’. To older computer users, this seems to be such a daunting task, yet nothing could be easier, once you learn how!Here’s our tutorial that we hand out to our clients:1. Take your mouse, and place your pointer at the beginning or end of the text, the pointer will change from an arrow to an “I” bar, when it does then click and hold the left mouse button, while pulling your mouse over the text. This will highlight the text with a dark color.2. Next, release the left mouse button without clicking anywhere else. (read full article) |
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| Category :: Personal Tech Articles |
Author :: Deborah Baird |
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| Article Title :: Screensavers: What Are They And Do I Need To Use One? |
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| What is a screensaver?A screensaver is a program, just like many other programs on your computer. It is specialized by the fact that Windows will utilize it in a specific way. When your computer has been idle for a certain amount of time, Windows can sense it and will turn the screensaver on. The program will then display some kind of graphical design or text that constantly moves around the screen. You will usually see it in action when you walk away from the computer for a time and leave the screen on. Don’t be alarmed by it, just move your mouse a little to disengage the program and get back to whatever you were doing when you left!Screensavers show themselv (read full article) |
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Author :: Venkat KIshore Phani |
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| Article Title :: Friendship and Operating Systems |
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| You should have the OS (a s/w program which acts as interface between the system and the user )to deal with the friends and best friends. where as your data base should have different page entities for friends and best friends.The OS files are1. U.ini2. I.ini3. we.ini4. ours.ini.ini ►initial filesIf any one of the file is missing then you cannot boot٭ your system. so see that all the above mentioned files are present in your heart or mind whatever it may be.Dont wait for others to take the initiative, coz if others also feel the same way and no one initializes the friendship then ultimately a state called Deadlock will oc (read full article) |
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| Category :: Personal Tech Articles |
Author :: Deborah Baird |
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| Article Title :: Computer Lightning Damage: How to Prevent It |
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| Imagine this: You leave your home for an extended vacation, taking care to shut all of your appliances and electronic items off. You set your thermostat to an economical reading and make sure that the mail is on hold. You’ve pretty much covered everything, right?Wrong.Now, imagine this:You come home from your extended trip to find that your house has been struck by lightning. Minimal damage has happened to the structure, but you go inside and find that many of your electronic items, including a 3-year-old TV and a $1500 computer have been totally destroyed by the seemingly minor lightning hit!What happened? You had all these el (read full article) |
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