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Ten Top Reasons to Do it Yourself and Not Let the Other Guys Do It
As I build out my web site and look for good, relevant, and free information about computers I always stumble across a web site that claims 'Do It Yourself and Save' but once you get in to the site the information is so skimpy or inaccurate you wonder how these sites were put together. I mean if the information is bad or incomplete how did they keep their computers up and running long enough to write the articles?
Bunded Chemical Storage - How Does it Work?
During the process of pre chemical storage sometimes there are some leaks. Therefore in the recent years the bunded chemical storage has become an essential part of the pre chemical storage process. The bunded chemical storage basically employs a bund liner which acts as a spill reservoir.
How Does RGB Model Differ From CMYK Model?
RGB and CMYK models serve different purposes and display differently on monitor and print. Colors displayed on monitors use combination of RGB (red, green, and blue). Printed color formats are typically created with CMYK (cyan, magenta, yellow, and black).
The Advantages of USB Flash Drive
A USB flash drive is a NAND type flash memory. The NAND type flash memory was designed for the exchange and saving of data as alternative to the magnetic disk. The NAND type flash memory has the capacity to hold large volumes of data. The writing and erasing speed is also fast. The USB drive can be easily inserted into the USB port of the computer.
Sony DLT IV Backup Data Tape Storage Medium
The DLT-IV tape has long durable life and is considered as one of the most reliable and stable data backup storage medium. The body of the Sony DLT-IV has been carefully engineered and manufactured. The tape to head interface is optimized through the "defect detection". The tape reel's wear & tear during the contact with the tape head is also reduced due to the "adaptive mechanism".
Toner Refill Kits - Do They Work?
So how easy is it to use a toner refill kit? I recently got rather fed up with spending a fortune on replacing my laser toner cartridges and decided to try out a toner refill kit. Now I had been warned of these a couple of years ago by a friend (he ordered a kit and just received a bottle of toner!). The problem is my Lexmark printer is costing over £200 ($400) a go to replace the toner.
Network - Pluscom 5 Port Gigabit Switch
Since most computers these days come with gigabit (1000Mbps) network interfaces, it makes sense to run a network capable of these speeds, especially if the network is used for media streaming (video and music) or has intensive usage by several machines for different uses (VoIP, file sharing etc.). At the lower end of the price range for network switches, the Pluscom 5 port Gigabit Switch meets the requirements for media streaming and other data intensive networking protocols. The switch supports auto-negotiation meaning that it can differentiate between uplink and common ports (i.e. the cable with the connection to the internet and the cable connected to the computer), auto-MDI/MDIX for each port meaning that it can differentiate between standard and cross-over cables (i.e. it doesn't matter which you use).
DIY Laptop Repair - More Costly in the End
Although we all cringe at the cost of having a laptop repaired, it's too easy to destroy your Dell laptop computer while attempting a little DIY. Here's what the problem is with DIY Dell laptop repair.
The Best of Computer Monitors
Choosing your monitor can be a headache if you aren't sure what considerations to consider. Often, the choice is made for you by manufacturer's default.
Epson Launches Brand New Artisan Inkjet Printers
Epson America has launched a totally new range of printers targeted at the home user market. The Artisan 700 and 800 are all-in-one printers with a sleek new look, with a piano black finish and built in LCD display screen.

Google reigns as world's most powerful 10-year-old (AP)

AP - When Larry Page and Sergey Brin founded Google Inc. on Sept. 7, 1998, they had little more than their ingenuity, four computers and an investor's $100,000 bet on their belief that an Internet search engine could change the world.

Microsoft deploying in-store customer-service reps (AP)
AP - NEW YORK — As part of its new $300 million marketing campaign and image makeover, Microsoft Corp. plans to deploy its own customer-service representatives at retailers like Best Buy and Circuit City to help people with their PC purchases.
Tech firms fare better than most in jobs slump (AP)
AP - Technology appears to be one of the least hard-hit sectors in an economy beset by unemployment at a five-year high.
Nokia warns 3Q market share will fall; shares dive (AP)

AP - Shares in Nokia Corp. tumbled Friday after the leading cell phone maker said its third-quarter global market share will decline from second-quarter levels because of aggressive price cuts by its rivals.

EIC Squared: Chrome, iPods, and a Dell-Salesforce union (CNET)
CNET - On this week's EIC Squared podcast ZDNet's Larry Dignan and I discuss Google's latest disruption in the Web 2.0 field, the Chrome browser, as well as Apple's product launch event on September 9.
Start-up launches spectrum marketplace (CNET)
CNET - A Web site for matching buyers and sellers of wireless spectrum went live on Friday.
iPhone Gets EA's Spore Origins, More Mobile Titles (NewsFactor)
NewsFactor - If you can't manage to occupy yourself Web surfing, e-mailing or listening to tunes on your iPhone, EA Mobile has just announced a raft of games for the iPod touch and the iPhone. Phone games have become a real phenomenon as more and more mobile devices have enough screen real estate and processing power to become a viable game platform. The EA announcement Friday focused on the release of Spore Origins for the Apple mobile market, but the company also released details of nine other upcoming mobile game titles.
App Stores: Microsoft, Google Follow Apple (NewsFactor)
NewsFactor - When Apple opened its iTunes App Store in July, the idea of a mass-market Web site that sells downloadable games, tools, and other applications for cell phones was a rarity. Handset owners could buy apps from their carriers or the occasional niche site. But these days, the app store concept is becoming commonplace. The question is, does the world need a warren of wireless app stores?
Chrome Hints Google Aims To Become 'Big Brother' (NewsFactor)
NewsFactor - What's behind Google's release of its new Chrome browser? While the software boasts some impressive technology, does Google seriously mean to reopen the browser wars, even against its open-source partner Mozilla?
Adobe sets Genesis mashup pilot (InfoWorld)
InfoWorld - Adobe Systems in October plans to launch a private pilot program for its "Genesis" mashup technology, which provides a desktop client uniting multiple tasks in a single workspace.