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Archive for April, 2008

12 Apr

IT Computer Certification Required At Work

IT work is a rapid changing job. The turn over of IT staffs in the recent years is very fast especially in our Information Systems unit. It started with our web developer, ERP System analyst, ERP Applications analyst, Network and Database Administrator, Applications System Analyst, and more. I could remember clearly before of our room […]

11 Apr

Boosting Wifi Signal For Laptop Computers

Internet connectivity is indispensable. That’s why I like my Acer Travelmate 3012WTMi Laptop so much, because it has wireless capability to grab on any Wireless Network signal. I have this little problem though at home that I don’t have a strong Wifi signal. Searching for wireless networks in range results VERY WEAK or NO SIGNAL […]

11 Apr

Accessing Window Share Files From Linux

In our office we have lots of machines that run on different kinds of operating system. Some machines especially the desktop computers run on Windows line of operating system like Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows 98, etc… while the server machines that we have mostly run on Windows 2000 Server and Red Hat […]

10 Apr

USB Thumb Drive Unusual Spotlight-V100 Hidden Folder

One problem that I encountered was regarding hung up when transferring a file to the USB thumb drive. In Windows XP, the USB thumb drive was detected, but there’s no listing of the files inside. I’ve got suspicious of the unusual presence of a .Spotlight-V100 hidden folder in a 1 GB USB Thumb drive. I […]

10 Apr

Stylish Blog Web Design

Searching for some blogs is what I do sometimes when I have lots of extra time. I go for blog hopping and just taking note of the good things and aspect of a blog. This is an interesting activity for me to learn about blog designs of other people. Some sites are simple but are […]

09 Apr

Finally, Flickr Video Has Come

Flickr a photo sharing and storage website from Yahoo has finally unveiled the Flickr Video. It was a long wait for the Flickr users for this to come out. I have tested Flickr Video; I find that the speed and quality of the videos are very good. This might be as a result of the […]

09 Apr

Recycling Cell Phone Numbers In Prepaid SIM Cards

Travelling from one places to another call for use of roaming service in cell phones. Prepaid SIM Cards are getting cheaper and sometimes it’s even easier to buy a local card than to use your roaming service when making calls.
If you’ve visited Thailand for example there is a norm of recycling Cell Phone Numbers. So, […]

08 Apr

Lessen Carbon Emission From Cars To Prevent Pollution

Cars are great technology invention. It helps us go to work conveniently and aids us to move us around to places we would like to go. The problem with cars in the 21st century is there is too much of it. It’s all over the place when you go down town and see the roads […]

07 Apr

Cleaning Kulitut.vbs Virus Lurking On My Computer

It’s by luck that I found one of those strange looking file on my computer. I was trying to rename a files extension but it’s not listed on Windows explorer. So, I changed the view folder options of Windows explorer to uncheck the hide extensions of known file types options.
It’s a surprise to see […]

06 Apr

Network Neutrality A Way To Save The Internet

People have the tendency to take for granted the value of the things that we enjoy every time. A good example of this is Internet. We’ve been using the Internet day in day out. We watch videos, listen to music, download documents, try software, send text messages and email, write blogs and a lot more. […]

06 Apr

Microcomputer Controlled Slimming Technology Or Diet Pills

Obesity has become a growing problem in the US and else where. On account of this problem many people are now becoming conscious of the eating habits and the weight that they have. There is even an increasing fitness and sliming center demand.
There are many options that one could face when it comes to slimming […]

06 Apr

Free Small Size PDF Reader And Editor

Reference materials on the Internet are numerous, but most of them are downloadable PDF files. By the way, PDF stands for Portable Document Format a file format which is widely used for exchanging documents. I believe this was started by Adobe.
Since, PDF files requires a special software to open it up like Adobe PDF reader. […]

05 Apr

Portable HD Camcorders For Traveling

Keeping memoirs of our travels is important. It adds fun when we can show the places we’ve been to our family and friends. I could remember that video cam recorders are a kind of bulky stuff, but not anymore. There are a lot of Camcorder reviews to assist us select the best which will go […]

05 Apr

Terms Of Service Bans SATAN From Networks

Computer support or helpdesk work can be a funny sometimes. I experienced working before as a computer support, getting a call from user asking for a backup copy of their emails because they have reformatted their computer. Worst users are using POP which downloads email directly to their mailing client as the email arrives without […]

05 Apr

Keeping In Touch Using Phone Call Card And Internet Technology

Human beings are fond of the company of others. We develop circle of friends as time goes by, at work or with our neighbors. Even when we part ways we keep in touch with our family, relatives, and friends.
Before the time of Internet service have reached our area, keeping in touch with friends have been […]

05 Apr

Taking Care Of The Eyes From Computer

Daily computer use poses some health impact. Moreover, prolonged use has some effect on our eyes. I don’t know if you have experienced sitting in front of a computer and read your emails, favorite news, blogs, create some program, graphics, or anything on the computer, and you forget about how long you’ve been there. By […]

04 Apr

Internet Connection Requirement ADSL, Wireless Or Satellite

Living in a semi-urban place far away from the city bustles provides the peace that I enjoy. It’s a quiet place, but in this era of Internet technology everybody longs to be wired on the net. I am hooked to the Internet via ADSL connection through the Internet Service Provider (ISP) of a local telecom […]

04 Apr

Firefox Is Already Running, But Is Not Responding Error

Firefox 2.0.0.13 is the latest update version that I am currently using. I don’t know, but I have encountered this strange error when opening a second instance of the browser. I noticed this after a power failure.
It says:
Firefox is already running, but is not responding. To open a new window, you must first close the […]

04 Apr

Technology For Cleaner Air

Clean living also calls for cleaner air. Living in a city will have you choked of the carbon dioxide emitted by cars and buses all around. I get dizzy sometimes due to the air pollution. Riding even on public buses which is full at standing capacity makes me sick. The need to have fresh air […]

03 Apr

Internet And Direct TV Advertisements

Advertising plays a major role in the Television programs. Television revenues come mostly from advertisements. There are also shows that are ads free meaning no interruption of the show by some advertisements and are mostly paid by sponsors. Another variety of a show is only advertisements and nothing else. I have seen TV channels that […]

03 Apr

Blogging Earnings And Foreign Exchange Rates

Have you heard about blogging? I have observed that blogging means different for different kind of people. Blogging for me is the art of writing matters that I like on my website; the website where I make the literary entry are known as blog sites or simply blog. A blog could be an expression of […]

02 Apr

Simple Office Computer Server Network Infrastructure

I have a short visit to our computer server room today and found that it’s growing in size. There are 4 racks that contain around 20-30 different kind of server and network related components.
Essential simple office computer server / network infrastructure:
- storage rack
- computer servers
- uninterruptible power supply
- KVM (display/monitor) switch
- router and switch
Below is […]

02 Apr

Keeping Your Name Searchable Online

In the age of the Internet, having a name listed on the search engine results would a be a plus factor. I don’t know if you have tried searching your own name on the Internet. I read a news that people are really searching their names online. Young people especially are inclined to […]

01 Apr

Internet Cash Advance In Times Of Financial Need

The Internet is a vast source of information about loans and credit cards. In progressive countries like US (United States) where the economy is mostly spending driven, cash advances and credit cards are a common practice. The political troubles that US currently have affected the performance of the US economy. Credit cards and […]

01 Apr

Radiation Shielding Technology Experiments Database

There is so much tension around the world about nuclear reactors and the possibility of having this being used to develop a nuclear weapon. If you would watch the TV or listen to the news it seems that people are getting crazy about this. I have heard of people or some governments are maybe developing […]