Motherboard Basics by Jason Kohrs
A recent Tech Tip covered the basics of selecting a computer case and made mention of the various sizes that correspond to motherboards of different form factors. A few people wrote in expressing interest in understanding more about the basics of motherboards, and that’s exactly what this Tech... Servers and high end workstations are two examples where a dual processor system, such as could be run on the Tyan Thunder i7500 motherboard, might make light work of more advanced applications. ... Style With enthusiasts adding windows and special lighting effects to just about every feature of...

Replace Your Desktop With A Laptop by Elizabeth Lord
Gone are the days when a businessperson needed a desktop at work, a desktop at home, and a large, cumbersome laptop for travel. With the steady march of technology come lighter, more portable laptops with higher performance than ever before. Processors are advanced enough on almost any laptop to... Replace your entire entertainment system (except maybe the speakers) for anywhere from fourteen hundred to twenty-four hundred. ... When you go on the road all you need is your laptop and power cable, but when you bring your computer back home, you might feel more comfortable using an external...

The Microsoft Xbox 360 Console: Powerful Gaming in a Box by Mark Robbins
Gone are the days of drab, underpowered gaming consoles with limited features. The Microsoft Xbox 360 is here! It doesn't matter if you are a serious gamer or a mere hobbyist, the Xbox 360 that Microsoft launched in November 2005 is suitable for all players. ... On the other hand, if you are one of those to whom "money is no object," you may just go ahead and buy the entire Microsoft Xbox 360 system, where everything is all in (i.e., the console with premium chrome finish, a wireless controller, the Xbox Live headset, component hard drive-AV cable, the Ethernet cable that allows you to...

Future Trends in Flat Panel Displays by Michelle Carey
Most churches either had to place them on stands or mount them to the wall or balcony. Just recently, portable, adjustable monitor floor stands designed for tilt mounting have become available, making it possible to tilt a screen up to 90 degrees! This is a great option for anybody using 30" -... The panels are equipped with a host of energy-saving functions, and its contrast automatic tracking system senses ambient lighting conditions and adjusts brightness and gradation accordingly. ... Regardless of the application, options are becoming available to churches that didn’t exist even a...

Convert VHS to DVD by Bob Rankin
You have several options to convert VHS to DVD. Let's look at them one by one and then you'll be ready to choose the one that's best for you. Combo Units If you own a combination DVD and VCR player/recorder, available almost any place where electronics are sold, it's almost painless to pop in... You connect the VCR to the device with a standard red/white/yellow cable and then connect the device to your computer with a USB cable. ... Most computers sold in the last few years (Windows or Mac) will have the basic system requirements needed for dealing with the digital version of your VHS...

Your Complete Guide To Laptop Security by Aasheesh Jain
Laptops are commonplace today as they provide the users with an easy environment to work in. The features of mobility, technology and the capability of storing large information make these machines a must have ins. Losing a laptop often doesn't matter as much as the fear of losing the data it... Password Protection: If you are running an operating system that supports proper login settings, a password is a must. ... Encryption: Data encryption system protects information stored in your laptops. ... But the interference from the environment such as the metal beams and other radio sources is...

Why I Am Not a Naturalist by Cynthia Dollins
I am addicted to technology. I will admit it without shame. My coffee maker wakes me up with the rich aroma of home brewed sweetness at the precise moment I stumble out of the shower and my car comforts me at the end of a long day with the self-adjusting lumbar support and air jets to cool or... I am never bored while connected to the Internet 24 hours a day and if I do reach the ends of the net, I always have my Digital Cable TV and a Nintendo 64. ... If an accident does occur, the OnStar system will automatically notify the local police and medics of my position while calling the cell...

How To Choose A Computer Case by Jason Kohrs
Things to Consider When Choosing a Computer Case In the past, computer cases were all very similar… Clones of the same boring, beige box. With all of the choices available today, this is no longer the ‘case’, and people can use their systems’ chassis as a means to express themselves and to set... A smaller system may be desirable where space is tight, but larger form factor cases provide more room for multiple drives and other peripherals, and a smaller motherboard may be better suited to a larger case in a system such as this.

What Television Shoppers Need to Know by Andrew Gates
With all the changes in technology and program content, buying a tv set is not as simple as it once was. While it is easy to be tempted to buy the one that looks prettiest in the advertisement or on the showroom floor, it's not always the best fit for your circumstances. ... You should also measure the distance to your cable socket if you have an external aerial, and be sure to allow sufficient space for rear panel audio and video cable connections so that they can be easily connected and disconnected.

Motion Capture - What and How by Y.H. Lee
What is Motion Capture (MoCap)? Why use Motion Capture? Why use Inner Esteem Motion Capture Library? What are the technologies used? How do we capture the motion/ performance? What is Motion Capture (MoCap)? Motion capture, also known as Performance Capture, is a technique of digitally recording... This data is then applied to an inverse kinematics system, to animate a skeleton. ... Optical motion capture systems can offer the performer the most freedom of movement since they do not require any cabling.