Technology
Web Applications vs Desktop Software
By Sharon Housley · 20 years ago
There has been a long running debate about web applications replacing desktop software applications. While some functions are better suited to web applications. It is my belief that security concerns and legacy systems will prevent ...
The Capacity of Laptop Batteries Explained
By Mansi Gupta · 20 years ago
Laptop batteries are rated by, Voltage (V) and Milliamp-hours (mAh). Voltage
is the rate at which energy is drawn from the battery and Milliamp-hours Represents the capacity of the battery. The Milliamp-hour rating Corresponds to ...
The Chemistry of Laptop Batteries Explained
By Mansi Gupta · 20 years ago
Laptop batteries come in all shapes and sizes also differ in their chemical composition. The chemistry of a battery refers to the chemical make-up of the cells inside the outer casing. The most common chemistries ...
"We Don't Know What We are Talking About" - Nobel Laureate David Gross
By Mike Strauss · 20 years ago
Science has reached an enormous impasse. From biology to physics, astronomy to genetics, the scientific community is reaching the limits of understanding which often presage a complete rethinking of long-accepted theories. So characteristic of this ...
Big Bang Booming - Back to the Future
By Mike Strauss · 20 years ago
Theoretical cosmologists spend much of their time perfecting what is now known as the 'Big Bang' theory. This concept originates from ideas percolating in the minds of scientists, theologians and astronomers down through the ages. ...
What is next for internet browsers?
By Michael Cottier · 20 years ago
With new browsers coming out all of the time, no one can really predict what the future holds for internet browsing. As of right now, most people who surf the internet use Internet Explorer (IE) ...
Hard drive crash prevention and recovery tips
By Michael Cottier · 20 years ago
The hard drive in our computers right now stores all of our data, and our computer could not function without it. There would be no World Wide Web, email or even an operating system without ...
Spyware – What Is It? Why Should You Care?
By Stephen Wright · 20 years ago
Not many disagree that the expansion of the internet and technology related to advances with the various aspects of interacting on the internet continues to accelerate at a dizzying pace. As with most advances, with ...
How To Upgrade Computer Memory
By Michael Cottier · 20 years ago
Computer memory, also known as Random Access Memory (RAM), is just like your short term memory in your brain. It stores everything you are currently working on and recently worked on. As you can see ...
Free Websites Showcase Your Videos Online
By Jim Edwards · 20 years ago
If you didn't realize that video will take over online this year, you haven't been paying attention.
Everything from video blogs to full-blown website infomercials keep cropping up all across the Internet.
The driving force ...
How DIRECTV Works
By Gary Davis · 20 years ago
It was in the summer of 1994 that DIRECTV launched a service that would revolutionize the way our skies broadcast high-quality multi-channel satellite transmissions back and fourth in geosynchronous orbit with the earth. For the ...
Facts about Inkjet Printers
By Karen Nodalo · 20 years ago
We all know that inkjet printers are in the hype and at high prices. Not all people can afford to buy printers for home and business use. But nowadays, printers have been inexpensive that makes ...
Thinking about Discount Notebook Computers
By Richard Keir · 20 years ago
While notebook computer prices have come down quite a lot, laptops still range from inexpensive notebook models to high end luxury jobs. Naturally, the notebook you eventually choose to buy will depend on your resources ...
A Brief History of DIRECTV
By Gary Davis · 20 years ago
Perhaps the most popular satellite provider in the United States, DIRECTV® has a long and impressive history under its belt. So, just who is DIRECTV? And how did they get to where they are today? ...
Common Questions About VoIP
By Amber Lowery · 20 years ago
Unless you live in a bubble, you have probably been hearing allot of buzz lately about something called Voice Over IP (VoIP). Perhaps you have heard that you can use VoIP to get cheap or ...
What is Web 2.0?
By Sharon Housley · 20 years ago
What is Web 2.0?
There has been a lot of chatter lately about Web 2.0, as if the Internet is a versioned software application.
So what is Web 2.0? Simply put, Web 2.0 is a ...
How to Send SMS via HTTP Internet Post
By Joe Macon · 20 years ago
Although making use of an SMS API to send text messages from one’s website or software application can sound like a fairly daunting task, many SMS providers offer simple HTTP SMS posting allowing one to ...
Our Relationships With Cellular/Mobile Phones
By John Mcfarlane · 20 years ago
I mean sure, we could always use a public phone box on the street, but the public box lacked that convenience of being able to make the call from virtually where ever you may be ...
Google's Video Store Premiers
By Jim Edwards · 20 years ago
The trend for selling video on the Internet "vending- machine-style" got a huge boost with the announcement by search giant, Google, that their online video store opened for business.
On the surface, it appears they'll ...
Wireless POS And Wireless Mobile Computing-- Hospitality Technology Increases Profits
By Derek Meade · 20 years ago
Until recently, restaurant and hospitality owners were wary of adopting wireless POS systems for their establishments.
Issues such a cost, ease of use and a general uncertainty about new technology caused them to take pause. ...