The full article can be seen Here.
Friday, November 11, 2011
8 x 8 x 8 LED Cube
Mark Stevens has produced an amazingarticle on the construction of a Netduino Mini-controlled 512 LED cube (8 x 8 x 8).
The full article can be seen Here.
The full article can be seen Here.
Saturday, October 22, 2011
Mobile Device Security
Whether we are at work, or on-the-go, it is our responsibility to protect the information (and the devices) that we use in our daily lives. Here are a few quick reminders about mobile device security:
Keep a clean machine: Make sure your mobile device is operating the latest software. Having the latest security software, web browser, and operating system are the best defenses against viruses, malware, and other online threats.
Protect your personal information: Make passwords long and strong: Combine capital and lowercase letters with numbers and symbols to create a more secure password. Also, separate passwords for every account helps to thwart cybercriminals.
When in doubt, throw it out: Links in email, tweets, posts, and online advertising are often the way cybercriminals compromise your computer. If it looks suspicious, even if you know the source, it's best to delete it.
Connect with care: Be smart about Wi-Fi hotspots -- limit the type of business you conduct on a public network, refrain from connecting to generic networks, and adjust the security settings on your device to limit who can access your machine.
Download with care: Apps can be useful and fun, but make sure you read the fine print and download from reputable sources. Uninstall apps that you no longer use or need. Update apps regularly (and turn on auto-update) so that new features, including security updates, get applied.
Be aware of your surroundings: Watch out for shoulder surfers, and be mindful that others can listen or look in on your conversation when you're in a public place.
When in a secure facility: Remember to disable all Wi-Fi and Bluetooth features of your mobile device and headset.
Back it up: Protect your valuable digital information by making an electronic copy and storing it safely.
Keep it with you: When traveling, your mobile device should be kept with you and never left unattended. If you do need to store your device, place it in a secure location (locked desk, secure cabinet, etc).
Be scan savvy: Prior to your phone being security scanned when traveling, remove things like your battery, SIM and SD cards. This can reduce the threats of data being copied or the phone being compromised while out of your control.
Report it: If your device, or the information it contains, becomes lost, stolen, or compromised, report the incident before taking any action with the carrier so a wipe command can be issued..
Think before you act: Before you download, before you click, before you post, before you leave your device somewhere -- take a moment to ensure you are practicing good cybersecurity habits.
Cybersecurity is our shared responsibility. Practice the principles: "Stop. Think. Connect.", and keep in mind that it is our responsibility to protect the information that has been intrusted to us, our businesses and our clients.
Keep a clean machine: Make sure your mobile device is operating the latest software. Having the latest security software, web browser, and operating system are the best defenses against viruses, malware, and other online threats.
Protect your personal information: Make passwords long and strong: Combine capital and lowercase letters with numbers and symbols to create a more secure password. Also, separate passwords for every account helps to thwart cybercriminals.
When in doubt, throw it out: Links in email, tweets, posts, and online advertising are often the way cybercriminals compromise your computer. If it looks suspicious, even if you know the source, it's best to delete it.
Connect with care: Be smart about Wi-Fi hotspots -- limit the type of business you conduct on a public network, refrain from connecting to generic networks, and adjust the security settings on your device to limit who can access your machine.
Download with care: Apps can be useful and fun, but make sure you read the fine print and download from reputable sources. Uninstall apps that you no longer use or need. Update apps regularly (and turn on auto-update) so that new features, including security updates, get applied.
Be aware of your surroundings: Watch out for shoulder surfers, and be mindful that others can listen or look in on your conversation when you're in a public place.
When in a secure facility: Remember to disable all Wi-Fi and Bluetooth features of your mobile device and headset.
Back it up: Protect your valuable digital information by making an electronic copy and storing it safely.
Keep it with you: When traveling, your mobile device should be kept with you and never left unattended. If you do need to store your device, place it in a secure location (locked desk, secure cabinet, etc).
Be scan savvy: Prior to your phone being security scanned when traveling, remove things like your battery, SIM and SD cards. This can reduce the threats of data being copied or the phone being compromised while out of your control.
Report it: If your device, or the information it contains, becomes lost, stolen, or compromised, report the incident before taking any action with the carrier so a wipe command can be issued..
Think before you act: Before you download, before you click, before you post, before you leave your device somewhere -- take a moment to ensure you are practicing good cybersecurity habits.
Cybersecurity is our shared responsibility. Practice the principles: "Stop. Think. Connect.", and keep in mind that it is our responsibility to protect the information that has been intrusted to us, our businesses and our clients.
Saturday, September 24, 2011
Common Tools Explained
A Useful collection of explanations to help you understand the everyday use of common tool - enjoy:-)
DRILL PRESS : A tall upright machine useful for suddenly snatching flat metal bar stock out of your hands so that it smacks you in the chest and flings your beer across the room, denting the freshly-painted project which
you had carefully set in the corner where nothing could get to it.
you had carefully set in the corner where nothing could get to it.
WIRE WHEEL : Cleans paint off bolts and then throws them somewhere under
the workbench with the speed of light . Also removes fingerprints and
hard-earned calluses from fingers in about the time it takes you to say, 'Oh
sh--!'
SKIL SAW : A portable cutting tool used to make studs too short.
PLIERS : Used to round off bolt heads. Sometimes used in the creation of
blood-blisters.
BELT SANDER : An electric sanding tool commonly used to convert minor
touch-up jobs into major refinishing jobs.
HACKSAW : One of a family of cutting tools built on the Ouija board
principle... It transforms human energy into a crooked, unpredictable
motion, and the more you attempt to influence its course, the more dismal
your future becomes.
VISE-GRIPS : Generally used after pliers to completely round off bolt
heads. If nothing else is available, they can also be used to transfer
intense welding heat to the palm of your hand.
OXYACETYLENE TORCH : Used almost entirely for lighting various flammable
objects in your shop on fire Also handy for igniting the grease inside the
wheel hub out of which you want to remove a bearing race.
TABLE SAW : A large stationary power tool commonly used to launch wood
projectiles for testing wall integrity.
HYDRAULIC FLOOR JACK : Used for lowering an car to the ground after
you have installed your new brake shoes , trapping the jack handle firmly
under the bumper.
BAND SAW : A large stationary power saw primarily used by most shops to cut
good aluminum sheet into smaller pieces that more easily fit into the trash
can after you cut on the inside of the line instead of the outside edge.
TWO-TON ENGINE HOIST : A tool for testing the maximum tensile strength of
everything you forgot to disconnect.
PHILLIPS SCREWDRIVER : Normally used to stab the vacuum seals under lids or
for opening old-style paper-and-tin oil cans and splashing oil on your
shirt; but can also be used, as the name implies, to strip out Phillips
screw heads.
STRAIGHT SCREWDRIVER : A tool for opening paint cans Sometimes used to
convert common slotted screws into non-removable screws and butchering your
palms.
PRY BAR : A tool used to crumple the metal surrounding that clip or bracket
you needed to remove in order to replace a 50 cent part.
HOSE CUTTER : A tool used to make hoses too short.
HAMMER : Originally employed as a weapon of war, the hammer nowadays is
used as a kind of divining rod to locate the most expensive parts adjacent
the object we are trying to hit.
UTILITY KNIFE : Used to open and slice through the contents of cardboard
cartons delivered to your front door; works particularly well on contents
such as seats, vinyl records, liquids in plastic bottles, collector
magazines, refund checks, and rubber or plastic parts. Especially useful for
slicing work clothes, but only while in use.
SON-OF-A-BITCH TOOL : (A personal favorite!) Any handy tool that you grab
and throw across the garage while yelling 'Son of a BITCH! ' at the top of
your lungs. It is also, most often, the next tool that you will need.
Friday, September 16, 2011
Electricity onboard.
There are many common misconceptions regrading battery capacity.
Deep cycle batteries are sold by capacity and are normally rated in amp-hours (Ah). It would be reasonable to expect a 100 amp hour battery to deliver one hundred amp hours – one amp for one hundred hours OR ten amps for ten hours.
Deep cycle batteries are sold by capacity and are normally rated in amp-hours (Ah). It would be reasonable to expect a 100 amp hour battery to deliver one hundred amp hours – one amp for one hundred hours OR ten amps for ten hours.
Sadly this a long way from the truth. The number of amp hours you can extract from a given battery is dependent on the following factors:
- The battery’s chemistry – for example – common lead acid batteries will deliver far less energy than AGM or GEL batteries for the same amp hour rating.
- The batteries age – as batteries age they become less able to deliver the same capacity.
- Your willingness to shorten the life of the batteries by deeply discharging the battery.
- The chargers ability to fully charge the battery.
The following link goes to an online PDF from Victron Energy.
It's a must read as it describes all the different types of batteries and charging methods available for Yachts but this information and formula is equally applicable to any domestic application you may have.
It has chapters on why batteries fail and how to make them last longer, alternators and generators, power calculations and much more.
I won't reproduce the Victron report here for copywrite reasons, but click the link to check it out, A good read IMHO for anyone interested in Battery power and storage applications around the home, mobile homes and caravans or boats.
Monday, September 12, 2011
DailyTech - Flying Drones Dubbed "SkyNET" Break into Wireless Networks
DailyTech - Flying Drones Dubbed "SkyNET" Break into Wireless Networks
Symantec will offer a new product dubbed "Norton AntiAircraft." This product will indeed disable some of these drones, yet for no apparent reason will completely ignore others. Also it will ocassionally target small children and puppies.
Not to be outdone, McAfee will offer a solution which puports to offer protection yet Internet trolls will proclaim the software actually does nothing. Anecdotal evidence will abound with no clear cut answers.
AVG and Avast will provide free programs to combat this threat. Web pundits will debate endlessly as to which is better, but in the end both will be shown to burn down houses at an alarming rate.
Eset will develop software which actually works fairly well, but almost noone will have ever heard of it.
Eventually Microsoft will take over the FAA turn all areas into no-fly zones where only Microsoft branded mini F-22s will be allowed to operate. These drones will of course be hacked to run botnets themselves and the cycle will repeat itself.
Finally Apple will come along and place improved reality distortion field generators (these will be magical) and the people will rejoice in their newfound sense of security and safety.
Symantec will offer a new product dubbed "Norton AntiAircraft." This product will indeed disable some of these drones, yet for no apparent reason will completely ignore others. Also it will ocassionally target small children and puppies.
Not to be outdone, McAfee will offer a solution which puports to offer protection yet Internet trolls will proclaim the software actually does nothing. Anecdotal evidence will abound with no clear cut answers.
AVG and Avast will provide free programs to combat this threat. Web pundits will debate endlessly as to which is better, but in the end both will be shown to burn down houses at an alarming rate.
Eset will develop software which actually works fairly well, but almost noone will have ever heard of it.
Eventually Microsoft will take over the FAA turn all areas into no-fly zones where only Microsoft branded mini F-22s will be allowed to operate. These drones will of course be hacked to run botnets themselves and the cycle will repeat itself.
Finally Apple will come along and place improved reality distortion field generators (these will be magical) and the people will rejoice in their newfound sense of security and safety.
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
Reality check: VARs report steady gains for videoconferencing
Reality check: VARs report steady gains for videoconferencing
While videoconferencing sales growth has not been spectacular this year amid the uncertainty of the U.S. economy, solution providers continue to invest in practices around the technology.
This, after years of hype from vendors, especially Cisco Systems Inc., about the allure of high-end “immersive” telepresence videoconferencing as well as lower-end solutions, seems almost anticlimactic.
While videoconferencing sales growth has not been spectacular this year amid the uncertainty of the U.S. economy, solution providers continue to invest in practices around the technology.
This, after years of hype from vendors, especially Cisco Systems Inc., about the allure of high-end “immersive” telepresence videoconferencing as well as lower-end solutions, seems almost anticlimactic.
Saturday, August 20, 2011
The Ultimate Guide To Pasword Recovery And Management
http://tinyurl.com/3tro2rd
Saturday, August 13, 2011
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
Two-screen laptops: complete overkill, or completely logical? - News - PC & Tech Authority
Two-screen laptops: complete overkill, or completely logical? - News - PC & Tech Authority
The laptop with two screens is an idea that just won't go away. Is this an idea we should look at more closely?
If you haven’t seen the photos of this laptop with two screens doing the round of the Web, take a look below.
With two 17in HD LED displays, the SpaceBook goes against every trend in laptop design we can think of (well, apart from the Core i7 and Core i5 processors). It's more than 1.7in thick, weighs more than 4.5 kilograms, and according to its makers has the world's largest laptop screen space. While it sounds a bit like vaporware, prototype models have been pictured online, and the company is apparently taking preorders.
Image Source: gScreen
The laptop with two screens is an idea that just won't go away. Is this an idea we should look at more closely?
If you haven’t seen the photos of this laptop with two screens doing the round of the Web, take a look below.
With two 17in HD LED displays, the SpaceBook goes against every trend in laptop design we can think of (well, apart from the Core i7 and Core i5 processors). It's more than 1.7in thick, weighs more than 4.5 kilograms, and according to its makers has the world's largest laptop screen space. While it sounds a bit like vaporware, prototype models have been pictured online, and the company is apparently taking preorders.
Image Source: gScreen
Friday, July 22, 2011
DVI-I Male HD15 to VGA Female Video Adapter
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Overview
Digital Visual Interface (DVI™) is the standard interface for high-performance connection between PCs and flat panel displays, CRT displays, projectors, and HDTV. This analog video adapter is fully compliant with the DVI standard defined by DDWG (Digital Display Working Group). The DVI-A analog configuration adapts an existing VGA cable for use with an analog DVI-I device.
Maximum resolution is UXGA (1600 pixels x 1200 pixels). Gold-plated contacts provide full conductivity with no data loss. PC- and Mac®-compatible cable supports hot-plugging of DVI display devices.
Connector 1: DVI-A 17-pin Female
Connector 2: HD15 Male
Specifications:
- Warranty: Lifetime
- Color: Black
- Mfr: Cables To Go
- Weight: 0.090lbs
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| A female DE15 socket (videocard side). | |||
| Pin 1 | RED | Red video | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pin 2 | GREEN | Green video | |
| Pin 3 | BLUE | Blue video | |
| Pin 4 | ID2/RES | formerly Monitor ID bit 2, reserved since E-DDC | |
| Pin 5 | GND | Ground (HSync) | |
| Pin 6 | RED_RTN | Red return | |
| Pin 7 | GREEN_RTN | Green return | |
| Pin 8 | BLUE_RTN | Blue return | |
| Pin 9 | KEY/PWR | formerly key, now +5V DC | |
| Pin 10 | GND | Ground (VSync, DDC) | |
| Pin 11 | ID0/RES | formerly Monitor ID bit 0, reserved since E-DDC | |
| Pin 12 | ID1/SDA | formerly Monitor ID bit 1, I²C data since DDC2 | |
| Pin 13 | HSync | Horizontal sync | |
| Pin 14 | VSync | Vertical sync | |
| Pin 15 | ID3/SCL | formerly Monitor ID bit 3, I²C clock since DDC2 | |
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| A female DVI-I socket from the front | |||
| Pin 1 | TMDS data 2− | Digital red− (link 1) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pin 2 | TMDS data 2+ | Digital red+ (link 1) | |
| Pin 3 | TMDS data 2/4 shield | ||
| Pin 4 | TMDS data 4− | Digital green− (link 2) | |
| Pin 5 | TMDS data 4+ | Digital green+ (link 2) | |
| Pin 6 | DDC clock | ||
| Pin 7 | DDC data | ||
| Pin 8 | Analog vertical sync | ||
| Pin 9 | TMDS data 1− | Digital green− (link 1) | |
| Pin 10 | TMDS data 1+ | Digital green+ (link 1) | |
| Pin 11 | TMDS data 1/3 shield | ||
| Pin 12 | TMDS data 3- | Digital blue− (link 2) | |
| Pin 13 | TMDS data 3+ | Digital blue+ (link 2) | |
| Pin 14 | +5 V | Power for monitor when in standby | |
| Pin 15 | Ground | Return for pin 14 and analog sync | |
| Pin 16 | Hot plug detect | ||
| Pin 17 | TMDS data 0− | Digital blue− (link 1) and digital sync | |
| Pin 18 | TMDS data 0+ | Digital blue+ (link 1) and digital sync | |
| Pin 19 | TMDS data 0/5 shield | ||
| Pin 20 | TMDS data 5− | Digital red− (link 2) | |
| Pin 21 | TMDS data 5+ | Digital red+ (link 2) | |
| Pin 22 | TMDS clock shield | ||
| Pin 23 | TMDS clock+ | Digital clock+ (links 1 and 2) | |
| Pin 24 | TMDS clock− | Digital clock− (links 1 and 2) | |
| C1 | Analog red | ||
| C2 | Analog green | ||
| C3 | Analog blue | ||
| C4 | Analog horizontal sync | ||
| C5 | Analog ground | Return for R, G, and B signals | |
Monday, July 11, 2011
A "MEDIA TO GET" ALL DATAS IN ELECTRICAL SCIENCE...!!: HP nano device implements memristor
A "MEDIA TO GET" ALL DATAS IN ELECTRICAL SCIENCE...!!: HP nano device implements memristor
and heaps more at http://mediatoget.blogspot.com/
and heaps more at http://mediatoget.blogspot.com/
Analysis: Carbon tax to define IT success - Finance - Business - News - iTnews.com.au
Analysis: Carbon tax to define IT success - Finance - Business - News - iTnews.com.au
The inevitable increase in power costs driven by the carbon tax will create notable gaps between the cost overheads of those providing services from the latest generation of data centres fitted with innovative cooling technology and those operating ageing facilities.
The inevitable increase in power costs driven by the carbon tax will create notable gaps between the cost overheads of those providing services from the latest generation of data centres fitted with innovative cooling technology and those operating ageing facilities.
Using video to promote your website
Using video to promote your website, services, or products has become an integral component of online advertising. With the explosive popularity of sites such as YouTube (now considered the number two search engine online), Vimeo, and others - it's time to embrace video and make it work on behalf of your company and your website.
Here are some amázing statistics about online video from 2010:
* 172 millÃon U.S. viewers watched an average of 14.6 hours of video.
* Over 40% of consumers watch online videos on a weekly basis - Over 70% watch monthly.
* YouTube serves over 1 billion videos per day.
* YouTube (owned by Google) is expected to hit $2 billion in revenue during 2011.
* Viral video marketing campaigns boost clickthrough rates by 750%. (MarketingExperiments.com, November 2006)
* E-commerce sites that use product videos sell up to 45% more. Onlineshoes.com says it sees a 45% higher conversion rate for customers who watch videos on its website. Zappos.com says it sells up to 30% more for products that it shows in videos instead of just static pictures. (Sources: ReelSEO, Internet Retailer)
Online video marketing first surged in 2007 and has been growing exponentially every year since. Over $3 billion was spent on online video advertising during 2010. With online video becoming such a major marketing player, it's an important advertising genre to consider embracing.
Hot New Marketing Tactic Revealed: How To Get Thousands (Or Even Millions) Of Visitors To Your Sites With Free Online Video Sites...
Niche Videosites are always popular, and this Instant Profit Videosite is no exception.
I want to emphasize that this is not simply a copy of the same old Video sites that you've seen circulating around the web.Your Instant Profit Video site uses State of the Art SEO... AND you can have it up and running in less than 10 minutes!
You better hurry though, because limited copies are available. Grab your copy now before they are all gone.
Here are some amázing statistics about online video from 2010:
* 172 millÃon U.S. viewers watched an average of 14.6 hours of video.
* Over 40% of consumers watch online videos on a weekly basis - Over 70% watch monthly.
* YouTube serves over 1 billion videos per day.
* YouTube (owned by Google) is expected to hit $2 billion in revenue during 2011.
* Viral video marketing campaigns boost clickthrough rates by 750%. (MarketingExperiments.com, November 2006)
* E-commerce sites that use product videos sell up to 45% more. Onlineshoes.com says it sees a 45% higher conversion rate for customers who watch videos on its website. Zappos.com says it sells up to 30% more for products that it shows in videos instead of just static pictures. (Sources: ReelSEO, Internet Retailer)
Online video marketing first surged in 2007 and has been growing exponentially every year since. Over $3 billion was spent on online video advertising during 2010. With online video becoming such a major marketing player, it's an important advertising genre to consider embracing.
Recommended Links:
I want to emphasize that this is not simply a copy of the same old Video sites that you've seen circulating around the web.Your Instant Profit Video site uses State of the Art SEO... AND you can have it up and running in less than 10 minutes!
You better hurry though, because limited copies are available. Grab your copy now before they are all gone.
Fwd: Today's Gizmo - 11/07/2011
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Fwd: Today's Gizmo - 04/07/2011
SpecificationsData interface : NAUSB input : USB2.0 high speed USB host : x 1 OSD Language : English, German, Spanish, Italian, French, Portuguese, Dutch Card reader : 2 in 1 card reader, SD/SDHC/MMC Audio file : MP3, WMA, WAV, OGG, AAC, LPCM, FLAC, AC3?APE Video codec : H.264, MKV, WMV9, MPEG 1/2/4, HD Divx , Xvid, FLV, RM/RMVB Video file : mkv, ts, m2ts, mts, tp, wmv, vob, dat, avi, mpg, mp4, mov, rm, rmvb, divx, xvid, flv VideoResolution : H.264,MKV,WMV9,TS and HD Divx supports : up to 1920 x 1080p 30fps RM/RMVB supports : up to 720p Subtitle : sub/smi/ssa/srt Photo file : JPG/JPEG/BMP/PNG/GIF Video out : CVBS,, HDMI 1.3(max 1080p) Audio out : stereo R/L, coaxial, HDMI digital LAN : NO Remote control : Yes Panel button : NO Power supply : Universal AC 100 ~230V 50Hz Power rate : DC 5.3V 2A Product dimension : 149.5 x 99.5x24.7 mm (L x W x H) Product weight : 350g | |
Sunday, July 3, 2011
Researchers ride waves for better spin current
Spintronics taps the 'spin' -- instead of the charge -- of an electron for storing, processing and communicating information.
Researchers ride waves for better spin current - Hardware - Technology - News - iTnews.com.au
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
Friday, June 17, 2011
3 Facts you need to know, to blast your business into the future
I would like to take a moment of your time and talk about the brand new
ICANetwork Smartphone App with unlimited text messaging.
FACT No. 1:
The number of internet connected devices is set to explode in the next four years to over 15 billion - twice the world's population by 2015. Technology giant Cisco predicts the proliferation of tablets, mobile phones, connected appliances and other smart machines will drive this growth.
Don't get left out on this technological wave... it's happening right now!
Think of your smart phone app as an advertising tool, or as a communication tool, or both! Use it for Business, Family or just for fun.
FACT No 2:
Right now today, 95% of all text messages are read within five minutes of receipt. Compare that to email. Email messages do not even come close.
Alert your customers to specials, click the mouse, send a text message anytime of the day or night, as often as you want... No extra charge!
This technology works on all smart phones - iPhones, iPad and Android-based systems.
FACT No 3:
This app has already been trialled and is in use by Jane Mark and Phil Basten for Sokule and the Kule collection, so you know it has to be good.
No matter what field you're in, no matter what market you serve, you better hurry! You can beat your competitors to the punch.
Sunday, June 12, 2011
ScreenHunter Free - Download.com
This software was recommended by a friend to use in making 468x60 banners
Reviewed by: CNET staff on June 01, 2009When information comes across your screen that you do not want to forget, a screen capture is in order. While using inaccurate and confusing hot keys was once the preferred method, ScreenHunter Free offers an alternative that promises to simplify the process.
This free program has a simple interface that makes this operation surprisingly easy. The main screen is well spaced and intuitive enough to have new users making screen captures in no time. A menu along the top allows users to make screen captures now or to stand by. Along the left side of the screen are the buttons to toggle between options of where the capture comes from, where it is sent, and more advanced options. The Advanced and Send To options are fairly standard for this type of software, but the Capture From option is quite unique. On this screen, users can select a single hot key to take screen captures, as well as select whether they'd like a full-screen capture, capture a window, or simple a small rectangle (which brings up crosshairs that let you zero in on target).
ScreenHunter Free promises to make getting screen captures easier and we were pleased to find it lived up to this promise. The process is simple, the options are easy to manage, and the results are flawless. We highly recommend this download for all users.
Saturday, June 4, 2011
Cisco predicts internet device boom
My household is on-track to make that average :-)
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-13613536 (Article Reference)
The number of internet connected devices is set to explode in the next four years to over 15 billion - twice the world's population by 2015.
Technology giant Cisco predicts the proliferation of tablets, mobile phones, connected appliances and other smart machines will drive this growth.
The company said consumer video will continue to dominate internet traffic.
It predicts that by 2015, one million minutes of video will be watched online every second.
Friday, May 27, 2011
Fwd: Today's Gizmo - 06/05/2011
Best-Fit Applications
- Workstations
- Desktop RAID
- Gaming PCs
- High-end PCs
- Mainstream PCs
- USB/FireWire/eSATA personal external storage
By combining sustainable Seagate technology and components with industry-leading volume manufacturing, the Seagate Barracuda 7200.12 drive delivers up to 1 TB of green, low-power yet high-performance, desktop storage.
This versatile drive family, also available in capacities of 750-GB with 32-MB cache, 500-GB with 16-MB cache, and 320, 250 and 160-GB—all with 8-MB cache, is ideal for desktop applications such as workstations, desktop RAID, gaming PCs, high-end PCs, mainstream PCs and USB/FireWire/eSATA external storage.
Key Features and Benefits
- Sustainable technology for a green world:
- Typically 70 percent or more of the materials used to build the drive is recycled.
- Complies with the RoHS directive
- 12th generation of the world's most popular desktop hard drive
- Ships with the most reliable and proven perpendicular magnetic recording technology
- Delivers high performance:
- 160-MB/s maximum sustained data rate
- 32-MB cache on 1-TB up to 6Gb/s
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Model Number | ST31000524AS |
| Interface | SATA 6Gb/s |
| Cache | 32MB |
| Capacity | 1TB |
| Firmware | JC45 |
| Data Code | 11335 |
| Areal density (avg) | 329Gb/in2 |
| Guaranteed Sectors | 1,953,525,168 |
| PHYSICAL | |
| Height | 26.1mm (1.028 in) |
| Width | 101.6mm (4.000 in) |
| Length | 146.99mm (5.787 in) |
| Weight (typical) | 622g (1.371 lb) |
| PERFORMANCE | |
| Spin Speed (RPM) | 7200 RPM |
| Average latency | 4.16ms |
| Random read seek time | <8.5ms |
| Random write seek time | <9.5ms |
| POWER | |
| Maximum start current, DC | 2.0 |
Friday, April 22, 2011
Fix your PC with DriverSmith
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XP/Vista/2000/2003/2008
32bit and 64 bit System
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Release Date: Feb 1, 2011
Supported Drivers:HP™, Dell™, nVidia™, ATI™, Intel™,RealTek™, Epson™, Sony™, Logitech™ , Toshiba™, Brother™, Asus™, Gigabyte™, Canon™,and more!
Current Version: 3.1.1
File Size: 2.5M
Operating System: Windows NT/2000/2003/XP/Vista/7
Release Date: Feb 1, 2011
Supported Drivers:HP™, Dell™, nVidia™, ATI™, Intel™,RealTek™, Epson™, Sony™, Logitech™ , Toshiba™, Brother™, Asus™, Gigabyte™, Canon™,and more!
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Seagate FreeAgent Theater Player
Seagate FreeAgent Theater Player up to 720p/1080i* -
The easiest way to move your photos, movies and music from your PC to your TV.
Perfect for when you need to enjoy and share your photos, movies and music on your TV in the comfort of your living room
Highlights
• Dual-docking system eliminates fumbling with cables and connections
• Automatically syncs with new content on your PC
• 1080i High-Definition playback
• Dolby® Digital 5.1 audio surround sound support
• Intuitive user interface
• Customize slideshows with music and transition effects
• Directly connects to digital cameras*, USB flash drives, and additional external USB hard drives
* cameras supporting USB storage
Overview
The Seagate® FreeAgent® Theater™ media player solution consists of a media player dock. With two easy steps, you will be viewing and sharing your favorite photos, movies and music in no time!
With its unique dual-docking system, setup the device once and never hassle with cables again.Simply place the FreeAgent Go portable hard drive into the PC docking station and it automatically copies your photos, movies and music from the PC to the drive. Then docking the FreeAgent Go portable hard drive into the FreeAgent Theater media player, connected to the TV, puts your entire media library at your fingertips with 1080i High-Definition playback and crystal clear Dolby® Digital 5.1 audio surround sound support. With the front-mounted USB port, you can also plug your digital camera, USB flash drive or external USB hard drive directly into the FreeAgent Theater and enjoy the same high-quality viewing experience.
Navigating through your media library is intuitive with the FreeAgent Theater's user interface and compact remote control. Share your memories like a pro with easy to customize slideshows, transitions, background music and zoom feature for both pictures and movies.
Media Player Solution
Minimum System Requirements
• PC : Windows XP or Vista, 256MB RAM and an available USB port
• TV with composite, S-video or component video connection and stereo or coaxial S/PDIF audio connection
Supported Formats
Video
MPEG-1, MPEG-2 (AVI/VOB/ISO), MPEG-4 (AVI/DivX /Xvid)
Subtitles: SAMI(smi), SRT and SUB
Video resolutions: NTSC 480i/480p; PAL 576i/576p, supports video (HD and upscaling) up to 720p/1080i*
Audio
MP3, AC3 (5.1 audio - Dolby® Digital) WMA, WAV, OGG
Photo
JPEG files up to 20 megapixels
* supports MPEG-4, Xvid up to 1280 x 720 60fps and supports MPEG-2 and photos up to 1920 x 1080i 30 fps
Supported File Systems
NTFS, FAT32, FAT
Output
Video: Composite, S-video, Component
Audio: stereo, coaxial S/PDIF
Product Dimensions
Media Player 1.22 in H x 7.20 in W x 7.08 in L
Weight: 1.11 lbs
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The easiest way to move your photos, movies and music from your PC to your TV.
Perfect for when you need to enjoy and share your photos, movies and music on your TV in the comfort of your living room
Highlights
• Dual-docking system eliminates fumbling with cables and connections
• Automatically syncs with new content on your PC
• 1080i High-Definition playback
• Dolby® Digital 5.1 audio surround sound support
• Intuitive user interface
• Customize slideshows with music and transition effects
• Directly connects to digital cameras*, USB flash drives, and additional external USB hard drives
* cameras supporting USB storage
Overview
The Seagate® FreeAgent® Theater™ media player solution consists of a media player dock. With two easy steps, you will be viewing and sharing your favorite photos, movies and music in no time!
With its unique dual-docking system, setup the device once and never hassle with cables again.Simply place the FreeAgent Go portable hard drive into the PC docking station and it automatically copies your photos, movies and music from the PC to the drive. Then docking the FreeAgent Go portable hard drive into the FreeAgent Theater media player, connected to the TV, puts your entire media library at your fingertips with 1080i High-Definition playback and crystal clear Dolby® Digital 5.1 audio surround sound support. With the front-mounted USB port, you can also plug your digital camera, USB flash drive or external USB hard drive directly into the FreeAgent Theater and enjoy the same high-quality viewing experience.
Navigating through your media library is intuitive with the FreeAgent Theater's user interface and compact remote control. Share your memories like a pro with easy to customize slideshows, transitions, background music and zoom feature for both pictures and movies.
Media Player Solution
Minimum System Requirements
• PC : Windows XP or Vista, 256MB RAM and an available USB port
• TV with composite, S-video or component video connection and stereo or coaxial S/PDIF audio connection
Supported Formats
Video
MPEG-1, MPEG-2 (AVI/VOB/ISO), MPEG-4 (AVI/DivX /Xvid)
Subtitles: SAMI(smi), SRT and SUB
Video resolutions: NTSC 480i/480p; PAL 576i/576p, supports video (HD and upscaling) up to 720p/1080i*
Audio
MP3, AC3 (5.1 audio - Dolby® Digital) WMA, WAV, OGG
Photo
JPEG files up to 20 megapixels
* supports MPEG-4, Xvid up to 1280 x 720 60fps and supports MPEG-2 and photos up to 1920 x 1080i 30 fps
Supported File Systems
NTFS, FAT32, FAT
Output
Video: Composite, S-video, Component
Audio: stereo, coaxial S/PDIF
Product Dimensions
Media Player 1.22 in H x 7.20 in W x 7.08 in L
Weight: 1.11 lbs
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