History of the Computer - Codes for Data Transfer, Part 2 of 3 by Tony Stockill
COMPUTER CODES Various codes have been used in computing, EBCDIC, Fieldata etc., with various bit combinations, and total bits between 5 and 8. This often depended on which proprietary computer system you were using, and what type of device you were using. ... MAGNETIC TAPE CODES Magnetic tape, initially on 10 inch reels of half inch wide tape, 2400 ft long, used variations of the computer codes. ... Once again it depended on whose computer you were using IBM, Univac, Control Data etc. ... The DAT (Digital Audio Tape) tapes used today use a different form of digital coding, but data...

Technology Forecast - Online Storage will Replace Large Hard Drives by Cristopher Fowers
Since the first computer was invented to recent years, developers have strived to fit more information in a smaller amount of space. This is evident in smaller laptop and PDAs. Hard drives seemed to double in storage capacity almost yearly; there was 10 gigabytes, then 50, then 100 and now you... Some advantages to online storage include: • You are able to access your information from any computer connected to the Internet. ... • It’s easy to transfer files to a new computer. ... People are turning to the Internet to store their important files including documents, audio, video, picture...

Tips for Buying a PC by Pawan Bangar
Buying Your PC Buying a PC that’s right for you and your family is not all that simple task. More so if you’re going to buy an unbranded or an assembled one. But branded or not, you have to get you facts right before you shell out your money. First, why do you want to buy a PC? ... The motherboards based on Intel 810 chipset have the graphics and audio capabilities on to the board itself-that’s what they mean by integrated graphics and audio onboard. ... In case you’re looking for better graphics (say, you will be moving to high-end games, or graphics, or CAD or need better sound...

Maintaining and Troubleshooting Your Laptop Battery by Bill Platt
The actual life of a laptop battery will vary with computer usage habits. For most users, it is not uncommon to experience differences in battery life, of anywhere from just under one hour to over two hours in each sitting. If you are experiencing shorter battery life cycles, say 10 to 15... Once you have completed turning off the power management in both the BIOS and the Operating System, you must unplug the computer, turn the computer on and let it run until it completely runs out of electricity.

MP4 Videos - What Is MPEG 4 by Johnny Smithings
The main websites that you’ll find use the MPEG-4 are sites that have trailers of upcoming movies and sometimes long trailers which are rarely found. MPEG-4 is used on many devices such as iPods and Satellite Television which many of us still use today and tomorrow. ... The project was started in the millennium which in this case shows a relatively new product. ... It has a clean but robust skin showing that much work has gone into this product. ... Another unusually frequent player is RealPlayer with its silver skin and its many features which keep it very alive which includes the message...

USB Flash Pen Drives by Damian Sofsian
USB pen drives are all the rage nowadays and are tagged as the next big thing in the USB flash drive industry. They come with a lot of added features such as MP3 playback, fingerprint biometric privacy and even built-in cameras. Most of these USB pen drives are not yet widely available but are... A lot also have an LCD display for track browsing, and audio input jack and a rechargeable battery. ... USB pen drive applications may also be used to allow the user to save desktop configurations, documents and even bookmarks and makes for easy accessibility and transfer from one computer to the...

Are You Vista-Ready? by Walter Vandenhoute
Windows Vista, Microsoft's new operating system, will be the successor to the current Windows XP, which was launched on Thursday, October 25, 2001. Microsoft is targeting Windows Vista availability for volume license customers in November 2006 and general availability in January 2007. ... An important notice: Before you start the Upgrade Advisor, you have to plug in any USB or other attachable peripheral devices that are regularly used with your computer such as printers, scanners or external hard drives.

Shopping For MP3 Players by Edward Shapard
MP3 players, also known as digital audio players, have quickly become a staple in the technology of today. Their portability and customizable options make them an ideal for choice for listening to music on the go, which may include working out at the gym, traveling or simply sitting in your... Anyone who plans to download music via their computer must first consider that the connectivity of the MP3 is compatible with their computer. ... From the simplistic design to the more complex, there is an MP3 device that is sure to suit the needs of even the most selective of consumers.

Blank CDRs by Steve Valentino
Blank compact disc recordables, or CD-Rs, are electronic storage devices that do not contain any data. Data can be stored on these CD-Rs through a process called ‘CD burning’. A blank CD-R, a computer, a CD writer, and appropriate computer software are required to transfer data onto a blank CD-R. ... Apart from this, it can also be used to store movie files, mp3 audio files and digital images for personal use. ... Data stored on the CD can be accessed or viewed any time, on a computer. ... These conditions can easily destroy or corrupt the data stored in the CD.

Speed Up Your Computer : Inner Cleansing Tips for Your PC by Tim Lee
Renewed energy and vigor applies to us, surfers, as well as to our computers, too. But when web pages seem to load forever in your personal computer, and programs take a snail's creep to complete, then it is high time to do some inner cleansing in your computer so as to make your computer run... It gets rid of unwanted files that initiates sluggishness in your computer's performance. ... It burdens your computer with additional task processes, not to mention the annoyances of receiving unwanted e-mails from the Spyware's authors.