Beam-Steered Laser Marking of Plastics by Rick Stevenson
Beam-steered Nd:YAG (Neodymium:Yttrium Aluminum Garnet) laser marking provides a unique combination of speed, permanence, and imaging versatility in a noncontact marking process. Laser marking can generate considerable savings in reduced manufacturing and tooling costs; elimination of secondary... To maximize the ratio of light absorption between the two layers, the top coat must always be a dark color and the contrasting underlying layer must be a light color. ... The dark color will absorb a comparatively higher percentage of the laser light, resulting in a higher surface temperature,...

Wallpapers for Holidays - How to Chose Free Desktop Wallpapers? by CD Mohatta
Desktop wallpapers for holidays are a great treat for the eyes during the holidays. These wallpapers add color and festive spirit to the computer screen. Whenever you look at your desktop, you get to see lovely wallpaper with lovely colors, designs and text. ... Therefore select designs where the images are more prominent on the right side of the screen. ... The design should not trouble you in locating your icons. ... Such files with wallpapers may carry adware. ... This will give you enough free space on left for icons.

The Constantly Changing World of Inkjet Technology by Niall Roche
We have finally advanced to a time when technology can greatly improve graphics and printing. The technology we have at our disposal now is so advanced we are able to produce inkjet printers capable of printing proofs so accurate they can actually represent the end product. ... With this product, users are still able to make use of the usual CMYK colors; however they also now have the option to utilize light cyan, light magenta, and gray. ... For example, the new Epson Stylus Pro series printer uses chrome seven color ink advancement technology.

Which Monitor Should You Buy? by Logan Rokwild
Which Monitor Should You Buy? The PC monitor market is undergoing a sea-change. In recent years, LCD monitors are slowly but surely replacing the traditional CRT monitors. Although they are much more expensive than their comparable CRT counterparts, their prices are slowly falling as demand... Liquid Crystal Display or LCD The small size and light weight is the biggest advantage of an LCD monitor over a CRT monitor. ... CRT screens produce constant light and scan lines which strain the eyes of the user.

Flat Screen Monitors: A Technological Wonder by Robert Langdon
You probably are already aware that there are two types of computer monitors available today: the big and clunky cathode-ray (CRT) tube monitors and the newer flat screen monitors. These flat panel monitors have a number of advantages over the older type of computer monitors. ... An LCD or liquid crystal display is characterized by a thin and flat display device that is composed of either color or monochrome pixels that are arranged in front of a light source or a reflector. ... Meanwhile, a transmissive display draws its light source from the back through a backlight.

How to Make Attractive and Effective PowerPoint Presentations by Shahul Ameen
Microsoft PowerPoint has dramatically changed the way in which academic and business presentations are made. This article outlines few tips on making more effective and attractive PowerPoint presentations. THE TEXT Keep the wording clear and simple. ... If the venue of your presentation is not adequately light-proof, select a dark-colored background and use any light color for text. ... Simple, light textured backgrounds work well. ... Choose a font color that contrasts well with the background.

Basic Troubleshooting - and I mean BASIC! by Tony Stockill
No doubt you have seen and had a laugh at stories by Help Desk operators. The user who thought the CD drive was to hold his coffee cup, and other amusing tales. I don't know if this is an urban myth or not, but in my experience of tech support and helpdesk operations, users are mostly... If you now have a light somewhere on the computer, or a noise like a fan, we are making progress. ... Check the monitor, there should be a light on this too, normally green or yellow. ... We need to do the same check with the power cable for the monitor, to make sure we have a light on, also is it...

Video Projector Screens by Jennifer Bailey
A projector is an apparatus for presenting an enlarged image on a screen from a transparency such as a photographic slide or a film. In a motion picture projector, each frame is held stationary at an illuminated aperture for a brief period, and then advanced by an intermittent sprocket or... However, before considering any video projector screens, one should consider the following elements: resolution, brightness or reflectivity, contrast, color accuracy, and build quality. ... Some of the white (or gray) video projection screens can bring about a difference in resolution, or image detail.

Software - Paint Shop Pro by Michael Russell
Graphics are a big part of our Internet experience. Everyone likes looking at a web page with pretty photos. Well, these photos and other designs don't just appear out of thin air. Software is needed to conjure up these images of pure delight. Paint Shop Pro has been doing this for over 20 years... And if all that isn't enough, you can also take a color photo and turn it into a vintage black and white one. ... You can also adjust the brightness and contrast of a photo, which is great for photos that are either too light or too dark in their original form.

How To Choose A Camera System To Fit YOUR Needs by Amy Barrett
This report is designed with the purpose to give you a tool to evaluate camera systems to determine what equipment, protection, and services you should have in place for proper coverage. If you are only concerned with getting the cheapest system that is available then this report is not for you. ... Color cameras are typically more expensive than black/white and they don’t see very will in the dark. ... If the lighting in the area is bad then color may not be the best camera for the job. ... If you need to see the details clearly and you have good lighting throughout the time you need to...