Online Video and Computer Gaming as a Catalyst to Positive Social Function by Gregory Wolfe
With the advent of the cultural phenomenon known broadly as Online Gaming (encompassing both console and PC gaming), a gradual shift has taken place in the public perception of gaming, as well as it's social impact. Needless to say, with Gross Revenues exceeding Hollywood's Box Office income,... In fact, two commercially available video games, America's Army and Full Spectrum Warrior, were virtually produced by the Army, illustrating a culture shift in the Military Philosophy... ... MMORPG's (Massively Multiplayer Online Role Playing Games) such as EverQuest, rather than dungeons of video...

CoolSat - Your Free to Air Satellite Receiver by Jeff Herder
Never before in human history has technology moved as quickly as it moves today. Each day brings new inventions and advancements. It would be impossible to keep up with it all. But, with times constantly changing, we have to do our best to keep up. One of the latest trends that everyone should... It features CVBS video and audio output via RCA and has a component Y/Pb/Pr output. ... The Coolsat Platinum 5000 also features S-VHS video output. ... Coolsat is your source for free to air satellite receivers, and they produce some of the best electronics on the market.

Computer Spring Cleaning by Abbie Frank
Get juniors action figures out of the CD-ROM and let's get to cleaning up that home computer! If you're like most of us, your computer has become a central point in your home. From entertainment, to finances, the home computer has become indispensable in your day to day life. ... If you've recently purchased a video card, chances are, the card also has a fan. ... Feel free to use the little red plastic nozzle and blow out the inside of this component. ... Again, do not put anything directly inside the power supply, just use the nozzle to direct the compressed air to remove the majority of...

Building Computers: What You Need To Know by Michael Quarles
A friend asked me “What do I really need to know if I decided to build my own computer? I’ve got books on the subject, I can follow the instructions, but I get the feeling they’re not telling me everything.” While a bit of reticence before tackling a technical project is natural, I came to... A system with an average CPU, that either has video on the motherboard, or a modest graphics card (say 64MB), will need one case fan in addition to the power supply’s fan. ... Add to this the firecracker hot graphics cards that the most sophisticated video applications require, and the analogy of...

Embedded DVR by Max Bellamy
In most surveillance operations using a DVR, the commonly used method is to link the DVR card to a computer containing the software. This has serious limitations in the event of a virus attack or power failure, because the surveillance system could be thrown off gear. ... On integration with a web server, remote audio/video monitoring and recording is facilitated. ... With enhanced emphasis on security, embedded DVRs have become an irreplaceable component of industrial and corporate security systems.

Power and Your PC by Jason Kohrs
The power coming into a computer is the most critical component, and it may be one of the most overlooked. It is just taken for granted that it will always be there and working properly. A top of the line processor and ultra powerful video card do nothing if a system does not receive the ample,... Choosing the correct power supply means not only finding one that will provide enough power for all of the components connected to the system, but also one that is the correct size physically, has enough connections for typical drives and fans, and if necessary, that also has special connections...

Online Games-Fragging On The Net by Scott Soloff
Online games – spoken casually or formally – normally refer to video games that are played on a computer using an Internet connection. There are video games that are played online using devices such as video consoles (Playstation, X-Box) and mobile phones, but online games generally mean PC... In these games the player has to overcome the artificially intelligent enemies. ... Most companies make single-player games that can be played at home. ... The question before the company that is making these games is how to make money.

Considering a Dell Desktop PC by Dave Stewart
Is your old computer getting a bit old in the tooth? Think it's time to upgrade? Considering a Dell Desktop PC? Explore the alternatives and make an intelligent choice for your next desktop pc. When buying a new computer, or just upgrading an old pc, the main factor that you should look at is... If you're going to be gaming, doing graphic design or editing and encoding video, you will want to look at 'XPS' line of desktops. ... Are you going to use: Internet Word Processing Email Gaming Watching Movies or Television Video editing and encoding Graphic Design Work If you only...

Sony Moved into Laptops with the VAIO Brand in 1997 by John Gibb
Sony was started in the aftermath of World War II, during the rapid reconstruction of Japan that gave birth to its world-leading electronics industry. The company originally had a Japanese name, Tokyo Tsushin Kogyo (TKT), but the founder changed this feeling that a short, catchy name using the... Since then, Sony has had many notable products: the Walkman and Discman portable music players, the Minidisc music format, the Playstation video game consoles and even a robotic pet dog, AIBO. ... Today, Sony is a giant not only in electronics, but also in entertainment, with a movie studio (Sony...

High Performance Single Board Computers by Kristy Annely
Computers are very powerful devices that if properly integrated with other electronic components, will make a very power electronic device or industrial machine. Not all kinds of computers can be combined with other electronic components to form another product. ... Many of these SBCs have integrated video, serial devices, graphics support and other I/O devices. ... Modern high-performance SBCs have processors with typical speeds of 1.7 to 2.7 GHz with 800 MHz system bus speed. ... Surprisingly, it also has nothing to do with the processor speed, although most heavy-duty applications...