5 Daily Random Technology Snippets

It is hard to keep up with all the digital advances like CD to DVD and the upcoming new generation discs and also standard TVs to rear projection and now plasma and LCD and the new High Definition TVs. However we may be moving so fast that even tech companies like Sony and Microsoft can’t keep up. Blu-Ray Discs and HD-DVDs were supposed to be fighting a big battle as the successor to DVDs.

Sirius Stiletto 2 –The New Generation Portable Satellite Radio and MP3 Player Wrapped in One Device

Don’t Buy an MP3 Player; You Can Have a MP3 Player AND Satellite Radio in One Device! Sirius Satellite Radio has upgraded their portable device and released the Sirius Stiletto 2.

Disposing of Old Computer Equipment – Donate, Recycle Or Do Nothing?

For the last couple of decades, the rapid advances in computing technology have given rise to a corresponding problem of computers becoming quickly obsolete. These days, any computer that is more than 3 years old will be noticeably slower in its performance than a computer that has been manufactured in the last few months. It has therefore become a fact of life in the information age that computers need to be updated on a regular basis in order to utilize the latest software and communications applications.

Desktop Virtualization

An enormous change make be lurking in the future for desktop computing. The change is known as desktop virtualization. Desktop virtualization is a situation where the physical personal computer desktop is in a separate location from where the end-user accesses it.

Web 2.0 – What it Is

Web 2.0 is a term that has been around the computer industry for the past few years but what it actually is seems to still be somewhat illusive in nature. Web 2.0 is not a single technology but a set of technologies used in the design

Multifunction and Rugged Mobile Printers

Computer technology is constantly improving on itself, yet one area that seem appears to receive little attention is printer technology. Many home businesses not only require printing functions but scanning, copying and faxing as well. Frequently, each of these devices is set-up as a separate piece of equipment, requiring not only significant investment of money but of office space as well.

Microsoft-Yahoo Fallout

Mergers and acquisitions in the technology industry have become more prevalent in recent years as the industry grows and matures. IBM purchased the Lotus Development Corporation in July 1995, which created a tremendous stir in the industry at the time. May 2002 saw the merger of

USB Thumb Drives Are Versatile, But DVDs Still Offer Superior Application

Although USB drives are handier and more versatile in the immediate use of saving files, they are vulnerable to damage & loss due to the nature of delicate electronics. Don’t overlook how DVD’s can make the difference between fond memories and lost family history.

Understanding the Simple Differences Between DVD+R and DVD-R Technologies

There are many conventions that appear on the labels when you shop for a DVD Drive, including DVD+R, DVD-R, DVD-RAM, DVD+RW, and DVD-RW. This is a plain language explanation of the differences to eliminate any confusion.

CB Radio For Beginners

A CB radio or (citizens band) radio is the perfect medium range communications tool. The average store bought 2 way radio usually operates on GRMS or FRS frequencies. These frequencies are limited to a few miles and are limited even further by buildings, tress, mountains and all obstacles.