The Evolution of Technology - The History of Computers by Rebecca Blain
While computers are now an important part of the lives of human beings, there was a time where computers did not exist. Knowing the history of computers and how much progression has been made can help you understand just how complicated and innovative the creation of computers really is. ... Those next ten years say the introduction of the transistor, which would become a vital part of the inner workings of the computer, the ENIAC 1 computer, as well as many other types of systems. ... Beyond this point in computer history, many changes and alterations have occurred, from the...

The Rather Recent Past of Computers by Driz Memok
With the widespread use of computers today in all there many forms, it is hard to remember that computers are a recent event. A look back through time shows they are a recent event. The past of computers is actually the history of man's attempts to understand and manipulate mathematics. ... Some would consider the abacus, an elementary device used for counting, as the world's first computer. ... After the war, when communication was resumed around the world, the Industrial age was giving way to the Technological age, and the personal computer of today was going to be the prime result.

Second Life is What You Make of It by Madison Lockwood
Second Life (SL) is a privately owned, partly subscription-based 3-D virtual world, introduced in 2003 by West Coast company Linden Lab. Users can visit this virtual world almost as if it were a real place via their home computer and an internet connection. ... Residents spend a quarter of the time they're logged in, tens of thousands of hours a day, creating things that become part of the world, part of the landscape for everyone else. ... The User Generated World The principal characteristic that differentiates Second Life from other MMOs is the fact that players create most of the...

iRiver U10 - The Video Player by Mike Singh
In a new and emerging market of digital media players, a competitive race for the mainstream population is taking place. Everywhere a person looks in this rapidly changing world of entertainment, there seems to be world of digital media players on the move - one after another - with iriver's new... It also works with subscription and pay-per-songs music services, so the world is at the finger tips for availability with up to 34 hours of music. ... Most other MP3 manufacturers get along with one interface, but iriver uses three of them: to transfer audio, WMP or Windows Explorer needs to be...

E- Games- The New Age Entertainment Sports by Subhasis Chaterjee
In the age of Internet, E-Games is an irresistible attraction amongst all age groups. The desire to play games has turned children to be more techno savvy these days. E-Games are flexible and intuitive, it's easy to use so you can spend your time creating games instead of programming them. ... There are millions of players around the world. ... Indeed, because Computer Games and Arcades are commonplace, instructional games may be the perfect candidate for e-learning events. ... Computer and video game software sales grew 8% in 2003 to $ 7 billion in the following years and are expected to...

LCD Computer Monitors by Jason Gluckman
Liquid crystal display monitors have taken the computer industry by storm. To own a sleek and thin LCD monitor has become a status symbol among computer users. Manufacturers across the world are trying to roll out this compact monitor to fulfill the growing demand for this stylish and... Hence, gaming enthusiasts prefer CRT over LCD screens. ... You may have to shell out $300 for a 15-inch LCD monitor, whereas for a 17-inch CRT monitor you pay only around $100. ... The normal CRT monitor is very sturdy and will not crumble under minor wear and tear while in use.

What You Should Know About Sudoku Myth Buster by Jed Baguio
The premier puzzle that gives a tremendous brain work is Sudoku. These puzzles are printed out on various puzzle journals and even achieved permanent status in local news publications. Now it has its own game show. Your neighbor is addicted to it and it's a mainstay on you office computer monitors. ... Put your fears to rest and if you are short of going to the bookstore and getting a copy of Sudoku for Dummies, sit back and we'll go through the fundamentals of the game so that you can finally come out of your shell and join the world wide craze and play Sudoku.

Enter the Laptop by Tom Fox
It's a fact. Notebook computers have leapt into the global sales arena with the force and flexibility of Bruce Lee, effortlessly dispatching their desktop competitors with nothing more than a dynamic one-inch sonoma punch. With wi-fi technology blossoming around us, the demand for laptops is... If Nicholas Negroponte, founder of MIT's Media Lab gets his wish, wireless laptops for third world countries will soon be available for around 100 dollars. ... Recently, Wal-Mart began to offer laptops with a linux operating systems, and 30GB hard drives for under 500 dollars.

Installing Linux – 5 Things To Consider First by Dennis DEntremont
Is Linux the way to go? Well that’s a question that does not have a simple answer. Some people, mostly hardcore gurus, will say “Yes it sure is!” but believe it or not there are people who still like Windows. When it comes to deciding between installing Linux instead of Windows (or any other... – Linux has been primarily used in the mainstream server world as web and ftp servers. ... What software is going to run on this computer? ... After you have considered these five questions you should have a good idea of whether or not to install Linux on your computer.

Laptop Buying Guide - How to Find Better Deal by Sardool Sikandar
Laptop or notebook computer is a small portable computer. It is light enough to hold on your lap. Laptops can easily perform all tasks that desktops do. Buying laptop is not an easy task to do because there are so many important things that should be kept in mind. ... You should check speed, upgradeability, and serious gaming factors at the time of buying laptop. ... You can also choose Sony’s latest ultra-portable VAIO VGN-T350P that offers world’s first built-in cellular modem. ... Keep in mind that more cells will provide extra longer battery life.