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Should Cars Also Be Wi-Fi Hot Spots?

by: Chris Bryant CCIE 12933

Before we start, I should say up front that I absolutely love technology, particularly the Internet. The ‘Net has made it possible for me to make a good living while working from home doing what I love, and it doesn’t get any better than that.

Having said that, a recent article in the Wall Street Journal really made me wonder if we’re ready for the next step – our cars as WiFi hot spots. Roger Cheng’s September 4 article mentions that Avis Car Rental is already putting a WiFi box into their cars (at an additional charge of $10.95 per day). These boxes are created by Autonet Mobile Inc., and they hope to offer the WiFi box as an option in new cars as well.

Having our cars serve as WiFi hot spots is the next logical step in keeping us connected to the Net while we travel, since Amtrak is working to offer internet access to passengers, and American Airlines is planning to offer WiFi access to passengers in 2008. There’s a key difference to offering WiFi access to me while I’m on a plane or train as opposed to a car – I’m (hopefully) not driving while I’m on Amtrak or American Airlines!

I’m not going to get into a discussion of whether cell phone usage when driving is dangerous. I do think we can all agree that surfing the Net while driving is not the best idea, though. We’ve got drivers texting and talking while driving now – hopefully they’ll be able to resist the temptation to surf while they’re driving, but somehow I doubt it.

Again, I’m not against technology or immediate Web access; on the contrary, I like the idea! Claudia Goldsmith of Nokia was quoted in the article as saying that a car could potentially keep a Net connection at 70 MPH. Let’s hope it’s the passenger working on that connection, and not the driver!

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Things to consider when buying battery charger

When it comes to selecting a laptop battery charger, there are several options available that it could be threatening to select among them. Following are some general rules would guarantee that you select a laptop battery charger, which would meet your requirements and offer your top excellence service for years to come. A classic battery charger could handle either NiMH or even NiCad batteries. A NiMH charger normally works with NiCad cells, but do not work vice versa. Most battery chargers are considered to work with AA or AAA batteries.

Certain electronic products need an extraordinary set-up battery charger that is frequently offered by the manufacturer. The average battery charger has a capability of either four or some times six batteries. Ideally, you must have no less than an extra pair of charged batteries readily available at all times, so ensure your battery charger could manage the load.

The characteristic battery charger is motorized by means of an AC outlet. Smaller units plug up straight into the outlet, making them tremendously suitable for people on the go. Because they are deliberated keeping travelers in mind, these battery chargers frequently work with both 100 and 220 volt outlets with out the want for an adapter. Cheaper laptop battery chargers have need of an external converter in the shape of a power brick that moves electricity to the charger by means of a power cord. This kind of charger is much affordable but too inconvenient, and it more often than not cannot handle 220 volts unless a classy adapter is added.

One feature merit paying extra money on is a charger control. An expensive laptop battery charger has a clever computer chip, which switches the charger off when the batteries are completely charged. It could as well recognize how much charge is at first in the batteries and only add whatever is then needed. Cheaper chargers, in contrast, charge batteries for a fixed length of time that could as well overcharge the battery and lessen its life. A simple LED is on an average used to point to when the charge cycle is complete.



Jason is a copywriter of www.needbattery.com/AA-AAA-Rechargeables.html. He had written various articles in different topics on Laptop battery charger. Contact him at needbattery123@gmail.com.

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Windows Vista and Internet Explorer 7 Delete View Objects Bug

by: Jennifer Kershaw

I’m using Windows Vista and Internet Explorer 7, but why the fudge can’t I delete Objects in the Objects folder that I downloaded? Funny, because if you use Windows XP and Internet Explorer 7 you’ll have no problem deleting them following these steps:

Tools>Internet Options, /General tab, in “Browsing history" section /Settings (b), /View objects (b) and there are all the happy objects you’ve downloaded. Next Right /an object>Delete and it deletes, or select and object & File>Delete and it deletes.

Try that on ANY Windows Vista Operating System with Internet Explorer 7 and for a Right /on any Object you get only “Properties." That’s right folks you don’t get a delete in that. Oh, wait there’s more! Selecting the object and File>Delete doesn’t delete it either!

What did the Microsoft Technician say? He said he got the same thing as I did and will submit that to the developers and upper management to get it fixed. Now if you all call and email Microsoft Support then that fix will hopefully become a higher priority.

In the meantime, does anybody have a fix like delete the Objects folder and replacing with an empty folder that has the same name? I asked the technician to do that, but like me he wasn’t cool with that idea. So sure your downloading objects you don’t mind keep until there’s a fix with Windows Vista and ie7.

What do you think? Has anybody heard of an update or any success? View www.videotrainingpro.com for training videos on Microsoft Office Products

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Notebook For The Casual User

by: Roberto Sedycias

The notebook has a great deal of features, but what you use it for greatly affects the type that you should purchase. The device is designed to be compact, transportable and still provide all the technological requirements that suit your needs. Certain elements affect these notebook features a great deal. Many are unnecessary if you want to use the device only for fun or for occasional use, and others are also essential. It is important that you know what you need so that you can make sure your notebook is a sound investment.

A recreational notebook user wants a device to be able to edit video, play DVDs, access the internet for browse and downloading games. For these requirements an internal CD/DVD will be required. These can be bought as an accessory, but if entertainment is the key requirement then it makes sense to buy one with inbuilt capabilities. This will provide instant access, making the device more readily accessible and less cumbersome for the recreational user. The inbuilt DVD player will make the notebook heavier.

The size of the notebook screen will affect the quality of the entertainment used. A larger screen is required to make the image clearer and more enjoyable. This will make the device bulkier and heavier, but if it used for recreational reasons, then this is seldom a problem. A fifteen to seventeen inch screen is perfect for the recreational user. This also means that the keyboard will be larger which can assist with gaming in terms of better and easier access to controls. The graphics card needs to be able to produce a good quality image on these screens, and so choose a notebook compatible 3d option. If it is inbuilt, check to make sure it is top of the range to avoid disappointment.

Any notebook has built in memory that can easily cope with an excess of word processing and document creation and storage. However, if you are using it for entertainment, then the size of the memory will be important. The bigger the memory; the best quality product you will receive. The memory affects picture quality, game choice, graphics, and game speed. If any of these are a requirement then you should choose a notebook with maximum memory to get the best possible results. If you are using a video card that says `Shared Video Memory` then this means that it uses some memory from your notebook. Small amount of memory also restricts the number of colours available and so again it will produce an image of low quality.

Downloading films and games from the internet require good hard disk space also. Many games are multi faceted and so require regular saving. These store lots of information including graphics, and so try to keep the amount to a minimum to get the best performance from your notebook. Games on disc use less memory, and so combine the use of the two for better variety. Add and remove downloaded films as required to get the best from your device. This is also important for the battery life.

Using a notebook recreationally runs the battery down much more quickly than for business use. The more information stored, the more output is expected, and so the battery will take the strain. Keeping a neat and well organised notebook will ensure you get optimum performance.

About the Author:

This article can be accessed in portuguese from the Article section of page www.polomercantil.com.br/notebook.php Roberto Sedycias works for www.PoloMercantil.com.

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Inexpensive add-ons for your Computer

by Evan Freedman

Are you using your computer for email and word processing and that's about it or looking for an inexpensive gift for someone who has a computer? Why not add some watch TV on your PC.

Did you know you could watch TV on your PC or Notebook? A TV tuner card can be installed in yourPC or plugged into your USB port. This will allow you to connect your cable or satellite to your PC and watch TV. Usually these units come with remote. So why not turn your study or bedroom into your entertainment center. You can watch TV on your monitor change the channel even shrink your TV screen and place it in the corner of your monitor so you can do your work and still watch your favorite shows. If you spend a little more you can even add surround sound speakers to your PC making your room into a thundering sound and video experience. The TV tuner card will also allow you to record your favorite show for future viewing. If you have a CD or DVD burner you can also create a disk that can be viewed on any TV connected to a DVD player.

Does your cell phone have Bluetooth? A lot of people think that Bluetooth refers to an earpiece for your cell phone. Bluetooth is a method of transferring data in a short distance between devices. You can add Bluetooth to your PC thorough either a PCI card or simply by plugging in a USB Bluetooth key. If you have a cell phone or PDA with Bluetooth you can transfer pictures, video, music and sync your device to your PC. No more having to type all of your contacts using a cell phones key pad. Another great Bluetooth device is a set of wireless headphones. With Bluetooth headphones you can sit anywhere and listen to music playing off of yourPC. You can also get Bluetooth headphones with a microphone. This will allow you to talk to someone via MSN or Skype without having to sit in front of your computer.

These days most of us are using digital cameras or storing music on MP3 players. Most of these devices use add on memory cards. There are many different types. SD, CF, MS, XD just to name a few. With the addition of a multi card reader you can transfer pictures and data between your computer and any of these cards. It's as simple as plugging the reader into a USB port. Then slide any card into the reader and presto you have access to anything on the card. No fumbling with cameras or cables.


About the Author
Evan Freedman is an author for CSSZafco.com, distributor of computers and accessories. Evan has been diagnosing and fixing computer for over 25 years. Please visit the site to view a huge assortment of Computer Technology.
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