Windows XP: Genuine Disadvantage by Nikki Saco
Windows Geniune Advantage (WGA), Microsoft's latest antipiracy measure, is causing headaches for Windows XP users who've been good about loading the latest security patches for Windows and Internet Explorer (IE). Why? Two reasons: (1) Initial attempts to download and use WGA may give you an... Then and only then can you get the latest Windows updates to make your system run, um, "safer." But first we recommend that you decide for yourself that you really need to run WGA, so that you can't come back and sue us if you're computer is attacked by a virus while you're running WGA to validate...

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... Present computer-imaging technology produces highly intricate graphics with line widths, resolution, and accuracy well below 0.001 inch. ... A library of optimized logos facilitates the creation of programs from the scanned artwork, allows nonstandard text kerning and line leading, and ensures...

The Hard Disk by Pawan Bangar
From throwing our unnecessary files, to defragmenting, from partitions to formats-learn how to keep your hard disk in top shape The hard disk is the place where all your programs and data are stored. If the hard disk Stops working you could end up losing all your data. ... The hard disk on a newly purchased computer comes configured with a single large partitions, the primary partition (C: in My Computer) and an extended partition, which may be further subdivided into logical partitions (D: E: and so on in My Computer) if required.