Prophetic Nerds by Jesse Somer
I am an Internet creative writer and journalist and yet knowledge of the technical side of computers still eludes me. As I work with tech-heads I've always had a feeling that they were a different breed of people, with their strange language of numbers and abbreviated terminology. ... In the case of computer-to-computer voice communication, each person needs either a headset with built-in microphone and headphones, or a combination of microphone and computer speakers/headphones. ... Skype is a company whose service of computer-to-computer and even computer-to-phone communication has...

Bluetooth Basics - Bluetooth Technology Tutorial by Jason Kohrs
Bluetooth Basics Bluetooth technology is nothing new, but in many respects it still seems to be more of a buzz word rather than a well understood, commonly accepted technology. You see advertisements for Bluetooth enabled cell phones, PDAs, and laptops, and a search of the Geeks.com website... Using something a mobile headset with a Bluetooth enabled mobile phone allows anyone to go hands free, as well as wire free. ... Headphones can take advantage of Bluetooth for two purposes… audio playback and mobile phone communications.

The Top 10 'Must-Have' Laptop Accessories by John San Filippo
You've laid out good money for your laptop computer, but you're not done spending just yet. There are a few more laptop accessories you may want to consider to make the package complete. 1: Laptop Case / Bag As the newest member of the mobile computing force, you're required to take an oath of... 9: Stereo Headset It's great to be able to watch DVD movies no matter where you are. ... If you don't have a cable to get you from your computer to the phone jack, you're not going anywhere in cyberspace.

Fantastic New Wireless Technology Explodes Across The Planet by Nathan T. Lynch
Bluetooth does not describe a dental condition in which a patient has blue teeth. The term “Bluetooth” signifies a special new technology, a technology of the 21st Century. The devices with Bluetooth technology allow the user of such devices to conduct 2-way transmissions over short distances. ... In other words, a Bluetooth car kit would not be expected to allow a cell phone with a headset profile to communicate with a computer that had a dial-up networking profile. ... By the same token, Bluetooth technology could allow a car to send a message to a personal computer.

The Xbox 360 - a Gamer's Dream Machine by Paul W Wilson
The Xbox360 is a video game console that is visionary. It competes with the Sony Play Station 3 and Nintendo Revolution. A gamers’ dream machine, the Xbox 360 is sold in two versions a premium edition that has a hard drive, a wireless controller, headset, Ethernet cable, a HD AV cable, and an... It revolutionizes video game consoles and is, in actuality, a computer dedicated to gaming. ... Game demos and trailers are offered free but full versions of games have to be purchased using Xbox Live Marketplace using Microsoft points which can be bought through Live or via game cards sold retail.

The Future Arrives As Ultra-Wideband (UWB) Becomes Reality by Stan Allen
As the Consumer Electronics Show is kicking off 2005 in Las Vegas, one of the stars promises to be the emerging technology of Ultra-Wideband (UWB). UWB is wireless networking that is used for a multitude of electronic components and devices ranging from high definition TV, portable digital... That means you could set your mobile computer on a desk and be instantly connected to your printer, scanner and VoIP headset. ... In a recent test, an ultra-wideband transceiver yielded fantastic performance while operating in close proximity to an 802.11b network, a cordless phone, a microwave oven...

CDC, FDA, 4D Holographic Data Imaging of Flows by Lance Winslow
4-D Situational Analysis of Cycles, Flows, Logistics, Events. Just got done reading the reading the Ben Bova book about Jupiter and recently read about the DOD contracts on 4-D imaging for war room readiness and field ops. By taking into account the latest technologies and understanding the... Imagine watching these flows move about the cities in every market switching the holograph view, by clicking a button on the console or headset computer. ... Knowing and watching bank transactions, foreign wire transfers, taxation flows, currency markets, large purchases, stock market, bond market,...

Creating a Wireless Desktop by Stephen Orgill
We live in an age of technology and as such we are always looking for ways to make life easier or ways to make things look better. In the home or office (or even the home office) making things look better involves getting rid of clutter. This is where the wireless desktop comes into play. ... Not only do you have connection to the computer but each speaker is connected to the sub / power box and and you also have the volume control to deal with. ... Wireless speakers will remove loads of wires from the back of your computer.

CBT and Aviation Training by Natalie Aranda
The growth and maturity of CBT industry bad been closely associated with computer based simulation for pilot training in aviation industry. Aviation CBT continues to demonstrate the new technology advance in CBT design and implementation though CBT is now widely adopted in education, corporate... The Aviation Industry Computer-Based Training Committee (AICC) oversees and develops guidelines for aviation CBT in the design, development, delivery of training programs. ... Although aviation supplies are anything but exciting, it is part of a pilot’s knowledge.

Should You Upgrade to an XBox 360 by Colette Ianieri
The XBox 360 is going to be one of the most sought after gifts of this upcoming holiday season. However many people want to know is it worth upgrading now, or should you wait, here are some factors you may want to consider. The base price for and XBox 360 is $300, the most common accessories are... It can connect to any other windows networked computer in your house. ... Lastly you’ll want to think about Xbox Live. ... If you own and IPod or digital camera you can also connect them directly to the USB port located on the front game console.