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The Apple

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 A recent purchase of an Apple shuffle gave me a good insight into what Apple does well, besides cool technology. My first impression as I walk into the Apple iStore is always, why are these people doing their emails on the laptops spread across half a dozen tables? Surely everyone has a PC nowadays or certainly access to a local internet cafĂ©. Still they come to play on the machines . Smart really, if all this random use doesn't break them, then they pass another test. So I float up the funky plastic staircase to another row of tables lined with more technology than NASA would have required, putting a man on the moon. It's funky, it's nerdy, it's engrossing, engaging and most of all it's cool, because Steve Jobs says so. Who wouldn't believe a man who has changed our technology habits and behaviours so dramatically? So here it gets interesting , as I decide to make a purchase. I catch the i (get it) of the nearest iPerson who hang around in iPosses or iG...

Best Techniques to Boost Your Typing Speed

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 Having an agreeable typing speed is somewhat of a coveted skill these days. Even recruiters are looking for job applicants who exceed a certain speed when it comes to keyboard typing. This is because most office tasks nowadays are computer -based and efficiency is the key. Being able to type, say, 30 words-per-minute is a skill that employers look for when making hiring decisions. Is there are way to quickly and cheaply enhance your typing speed? Computers are in use more Typing speed is very important to employers . This is because in almost every office nowadays, the ancient typewriters have been replaced by sleek modern computers which can perform better. Because a computer runs many sophisticated programs, it is essential that whoever is operating it be savvy when it comes to executing the command keys. Speed is therefore of the essence especially when dealing with a service industry where customers are always in a hurry. Typing speed is also essential for students . This...

A Tech Gadgets Glossary

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Nowadays we are surrounded by bits of technology and gadgets that do many different things. There are so many tech gadgets it is hard to figure out which ones are worth buying and which ones aren't. This article will take a brief look at a list of top tech gadgets to see what they are and how to use them. If you are like me then you find it difficult not to buy hi tech gadgets when they come on the market. Why is this? Well, for the most part it is down to the clever advertising used by the big companies telling us how much we need them. But there is also another reason, one that I personally cannot explain. To me it just feels good when I have nice cool new tech gadgets. They help us to make life easier also. New tech gadgets are designed to do things better or make things easier than if we were to do them ourselves. Here we will take a look at some gadgets and what they do, here we go: Sports Action Camera- Is a camera designed to take picture or video while moving at high s...

What is Calibration?

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 Calibration is a process through which a certain instrument is brought to a standard previously given. The process of calibrating something refers to the act of checking the accuracy of a measuring instrument which is, therefore, adjusted by being compared to the standard. The idea is that the measurement instrument needs to match a standard and to meet all the requirements imposed by it. An eloquent example for the aforementioned process is when we try to calibrate a " thermometer " which needs to function according to some given standards in order to be able to measure properly the temperature. Another question that arises now is what standard is. The answer is simple: it represents the device with a known or assigned correctness. Therefore, when calibrating a certain device , we always resort to this reference point, by comparison. The instrument being calibrated is the unit under test, and, that is why, sometimes it is called the "test instrument". A measuri...

Computers and Evolution

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 The advent of the computer age may suggest a further step in the evolutionary process. The control of more and more of the natural world by our species indicates that we may be approaching the limit to further advances in this regard. The further advance of mans domination now resides in the increased development of his mind. But, this part of the evolutionary process, the advance in mans ability to think, has been aided by; and now may be surpassed by, the recent advances in computer technology. Now, our dependence on these machines has become total, as they are being incorporated more and more into the activities of our daily lives. The even more recent development of the internet has extended the evolutionary horizon even more dramatically, as all people in different regions of the world are becoming more and more involved with each other by communication over the internet. This computer involvement in daily living may be the evolutionary advance of the future, as the techno...

Computer Maintenance

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 Computer Repair Hawaii Computer Repair Services in Hawaii is not so much different than the mainland, particularly on the island of Oahu, but there are a few challenges. Having lived on Oahu over 45 years ago in Ewa Beach, and returning just over 7 years ago, the scene has changed drastically. Things were more rural back then, and of course there was no internet. In Oahu, people seem to work on one side of the island and work on the other. Since there are only 1 or 2 ways to get around, traffic can be extremely congested, and parking can be a challenge. So whether you are looking for a Computer Repair Shop to drop off your computer, or waiting for a Mobile Technician to drive out to you, timing can be a challenge. For some reason, even in Paradise, things can get pretty busy. With that said, I just wanted to put out my two-cents that affect both the customer and the service provider about computer repair in Oahu. Traffic Challenges If you live in Waianae, Waialua, Haliewa, or the...

IT Services Companies

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 Denver IT Services When to upgrade from Uncle Bob. Many small companies have an " Uncle Bob " who supports their IT Services. Uncle Bob is usually a family member or close friend of someone on staff. Uncle Bob comes in twice a month to fiddle with the server and answer any spare questions. No one is really sure what he does, but everything seems to work. This arrangement fits the bill for many small businesses because their technology is simple and their expectations are low. Never mind that they can't share calendars, so long as their email comes, everything is fine. Never mind that they don't backup their files, at least the internet works most of the time. Things can hum along for years this way until a new employee starts asking about the new functionality, the company grows to a point that Uncle Bob can't keep up, or Uncle Bob retires, quits, starts a formal job, or otherwise can no longer work on their IT Services . The company is faced with a decision....