CD Duplication Explained by Bob Janeway
It took some 20 years before CD duplication methods became efficient and cost-effective. From a single CD to thousands, better tools and devices have made it possible for anyone to duplicate CDs even in the comforts of their own homes. The end products are not too shabby, either. ... What you need For starters, you will need a reliable computer, a CD-writer or burner and a music- or data-management software. ... It is either a device that's already built in to the PC or an external writable drive.

Picture Viewers- 10 Multimedia Players and Portable Media Centers Reviewed by Brandon Baumgarten
Recently a friend of mine was planning a Photo Eurail Adventure. He said he was going to buy 4 or 5 more Compact Flash Cards, so that he would have enough room for all of his photos. "Eben," I said, "get a Multimedia Storage DVR. When you fill up a card just transfer your images to it." Then we... The unit has a big 3.5-inch TFT LCD and an audio input so you can load audio from other devices, without a computer. ... JOBO Giga Vu Pro 60 GB and Jobo Giga Vu Pro 40 GB Personal Media Device The new JOBO Giga Vu Pro Personal Media Device has an adjustable brightness 3.8" LCD monitor with...

How To Put Video On PSP by Jerry Highsmith
Those that purchase the PSP may have a specific reason in mind as to why they need or want to play with the PSP, but not many know of its actual power as a multimedia device. You surely know about its power as a video gaming system, you likely know about its ability to play movies for purchase... This article will explain how to put video on the PSP : Just as you would do if you were transferring your audio files to an MP3 player, you must first “rip” the movie to your computer’s hard drive with a “dvd decrypter”.

No Sound From Speakers? by Ravi Chamria
You have a sound card and a set of speakers, but for the life of you, you cannot get them to work. Most of the time, this is caused by carelessness. Though it sounds idiotic, the first step is to check the connections. Most people accidentally plug the speaker jack into the Line-in Jack of the... If all this is to no avail, go to the system properties [Windows] + [Pause/Break] or right-click on my computer and select Properties and in device manager make sure that sound card is installed properly.

Hard Disk Failure and Data Recovery by Bharat Bista
Hard Disk: An Introduction Hard disk is a non-volatile data storage device that stores electronic data on a magnetic surface layered onto hard disk platters. Word Hard is use to differentiate it from a soft, or floppy disk. Hard disks hold more data and can store from 10 to more than 100... Hard Disk Data Recovery: Hard disk data recovery is the process of recovering the trapped data from the damage hard disk device, when it can not be accessed in normal circumstance. ... Disk failure varies and the most common is "Head Crash" where the internal read and write head of a device...

Incredible Xp Tips You Wish You Knew Before You Read This, Part II by Joseph M. Pisano
In Part I, I wrote about using short cut keys while using XP. In this edition, I am going to be focusing on the “run line“. This is sometimes referred to as the “start run line“. There are many “built-in” commands that may be run “out-of-the-box”. When these tips and tricks are employed, you... Useful RL commands for the novice and end-user: (These commands are every-day, useful commands that everyone can use) BOLD: Will only work if additional software has been installed Web-browsers: iexplore Opens Internet Explorer firefox Opens Firefox Applications: calc Opens the Window’s...

Can Hard Drive Phones KILL THE iPod? by Daniel Dwase
A new wave of mobile phones equipped with tiny yet powerful hard disk drives is threatening to put an end to the meteoric rise of the iPod as the public's favourite portable digital music player. When you look at the typical consumer, there are three things that they may come back to their house... Seagate's latest one-inch HDD (12GB ST1.3 series) has an optional drop sensor that takes operational shock resistance up to 2000 Gs, letting the device survive a 1.5m drop onto hard concrete. ... This new breed of mobiles has the potential not only to rival but also surpass the MP3 player as the...

Seven Things to Consider When Choosing a PDA by Jason Kohrs
In the early days, Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs) were not much more than glorified calculators with the ability to store contact information and brief notes. Now, the line between personal computer and personal digital assistant is blurred thanks to the advanced capabilities of these useful... Connectivity Being able to connect a PDA to a computer or other device may be essential for utilizing all of the features to their full potential. ... The general use of the device will obviously play a role in how long the batteries will last, and is a difficult number to provide with any...

P2P Applications by Jennifer Bailey
‘Peer to Peer’ (P2P) applications allow users to share and download music files, video files, and other digital content through the Internet. P2P applications have become very popular with domestic users as it allows seamless integration of applications with computers of different configurations... ‘Kazaa’ P2P application is fast and easy to use but its user base has declined in recent years due to the unavailability of popular audio/video files. ... ‘BitTorrent’ is another P2P application that has attracted a large following of individuals interested in sharing movies and television...

Portable Technology: Getting to Know the Treo by Simon Canfield
Up until the recent past, those who wanted to take advantage of a mobile phone, data organizer, wireless e-mail with text messaging, web browsing and a digital camera had to have separate units for each. With today’s technology comes the Treo – offering all of those features in one small... This fully operational communications center and handheld computer is among the top of the line in portable communications devices. ... Treo 600 – Using a rechargeable lithium ion battery, external battery packs are necessary in order to extend battery life, since the original is built into the...