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Blackberry 9530 Storm Global Smartphone for Verizon (unlocked)

2009-09-13T01:58:00.000-11:00

The BlackBerry Storm, the first BlackBerry with a touchscreen, is now available exclusively in the U.S. from Verizon Wireless.

The Storm outperforms most BlackBerrys with its crisp, innovative touch-button screen. Boasting a 3.2 megapixel auto-focus still and video camera, the Storm impresses by packing numerous features into its sleek and sturdy form-factor.

There is a lot to like about this device, including its sharp display, an auto-focus 3.2 megapixel camera, and applications like Visual Voicemail, but there are still some glaring problems. Even after updating its operating system with Verizon's new patch, there is still lag present in a lot of applications which hinders the phone's functionality in many areas. And the lack of Wi-Fi and QWERTY keyboard, and unrelenting fingerprints detract from the innovative hardware.

There are issues that Verizon and RIM will be able to address via further firmware updates, but there are others (read: lack of Wi-Fi) that can only be incorporated into future Storm versions.

BUILD & DESIGN

Touchscreen
The Storm's touch-button screen is the focus of this smartphone.

There are two options for working the screen. Using one of these, you slide your fingers across the screen to select an item or to shift between two items like the iPhone. Switching to the second setting allows you to select items by depressing the screen. Pushing the BlackBerry key (one of four keys on the front of the device) pulls up a list of menu items. You can navigate the menu by dragging your fingers to move across rows or columns and selecting items with a tap.

When I first picked up the Storm, I would just click right onto a button to select something the way I'm used to on an iPhone. I've since learned that I can rest my finger on the button first and then press in the screen to select. This doesn't take much longer than pressing the button right away as you would on an iPhone, and it greatly increases accuracy when selecting or typing. When you rest your fingers over a button to select it, it highlights blue. Although this is helpful in confirming your choice, it is also a little counter-intuitive because the letter or item that lights up is the one that your finger is on. If you have larger fingers, this could be a serious problem.

Though there are some inconsistent screen features that need development, the brightness of the screen is rock solid. The screen is so bright that I reset it to 10% and even at this level the screen is readable indoors and out.

Under ideal conditions, the screen works well, and is pretty fun to use. It's evident that the folks at RIM did their due diligence in researching and designing what the screen should do, how it should do it, and had a clear vision for the Storm's screen experience.

But there are two things to consider about the Storm's screen: One is how it looks and the other is how it functions. Does the screen look good? Yes, absolutely. Does it function the way it should, every time, without any frustrations? Absolutely not.

I haven't experienced any problems with the actual responsiveness of the phone, as the Storm has never missed my click or misinterpreted my finger slide. Rather, most of the problems seem related to executing the instructions. These are so significant that I have devoted an entire section of this review to them, called Bugs and Slow-Downs.

There are a number of other smaller issues with the Storm's display, too.

One of its quirks reveals itself at night. Because there is a gap around the screen -- about four paper-widths' wide -- when it's dark, you can see light around the edges of the screen. It doesn't distract from the Storm's functionality or impact its performance, but it is noticeable. Like seeing a light around the cracks in a door frame, I wondered what's going on behind it, and seriously considered opening it up to find out. In the end, rationality prevailed and I simply accepted it.

An oversight with no easy solution is the inability to use this phone when wearing gloves. The touchscreen is unresponsive, and even pressing the screen to select whatever is currently highlighted doesn't work. This is an issue with the iPhone as well. The hard buttons on the front of the phone mean you can still pick up and end calls, and even call the last person in your call log.

The last question about screen design is how long can it last. It feels as if the entire screen sits upon very few contact points to give it the push-button feeling. If this is the case, then every time the screen is pushed down, these contact points are being worn. On a traditional BlackBerry or other smartphone, there are multiple contact points to distribute the wear over; I can't help but wonder if this touchscreen will have the same longevity as other phones.

Design
The Storm's creators kept its design simple and functional.

It has a trapezoidal shape with rounded edges. The screen dominates the front of the phone, and there are four simple buttons on the bottom: "talk", the BlackBerry menu key, "return", and "end/power". These keys, unlike those on the Bold, are proportional and do not take up more space than needed.

The sides of the phone feature one convenience key on each side as well as volume buttons.

The back of the phone boasts a brushed metallic finish, with the camera lens and flash near the top of the device.

A mute key and lock key crown the top corner of the phone। Unboxing the Storm, it was not immediately clear to me that these were keys but once I got used to them, they were actually pretty cool. Locking the phone can take up to four seconds after depressing the button and leaves room for improvement; unlocking is quicker.

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Keylogger

2009-09-13T01:54:00.000-11:00

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Using Keylogger software you will be able to establish full control over your computer. You will also find out, what was going on your computer in your absence: what was run and typed etc which act as best children internet protection software. Using the Keylogger software constantly, you can restore the previously typed text in case you have lost it. The software works in the hidden mode it is invisible on Windows operating system including 98/ME/NT/2000/XP/VISTA. Nobody except you can view the software because it is password protected.

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Logs websites visited
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Award Keylogger

2009-09-13T01:50:00.001-11:00

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Award Keylogger is fast, invisible and easy-to-use surveillance tool that allows you to find out what other users do on your computer in your absence. It records every keystroke to a log file. The log file can be sent secretly with email or FTP to a specified receiver. Award Keylogger can also detection specified keywords and take a screenshot whenever one is typed, displaying findings in a tidy log viewer. It causes no suspicious slowdowns and takes very few system resources. all this is happening in full stealth mode so the person you are monitoring will never be aware of it.

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Moonlight Laptop Concept with DualCurved Screens

2009-09-12T23:25:00.001-11:00

Moonlight laptop is just a concept yet but it is possible to make it today since all the technologies are already exists. The uniqueness of this concept design is the duel curved screens, bigger one of 16:9 and other one with 4:3, which reduces eye stress by maintaining an average distance from the eye to the laptop screen. The lower display is a touch screen and can work as a mouse or run a mini OS in the background, or just as an annex of the bigger one. The frame is sensor controlled and lights up in dark and has a pair of long legs to lifting the laptop and proper placing of the keyboard.

Laptop Concept Design for Women by Nikita Buyanov

2009-09-12T23:22:00.000-11:00

Nikita Buyanov, an industrial designer, has uncovered few outstanding concept laptops combining Intel and HP. HP Eco has been designed for echo issued persons. This laptop includes bar-code reader, solar charge cells and a bracelet for controlling blood pressure, pulse, and many more. HP Nobag has touch sensor with hard OLED technology, ideal for those who don’t like to carry big bags for laptops. HP Fitness serves the weight control purpose most, also comprises a similar bracelet to keep record of work out sessions. HP Make-up has a button that changes the screen to a mirror and has an on-nail printing device. HP Mama will allow parents to monitor their children with two Bluetooth cameras. HP Chameleon is a concept laptop with an adaptive microcell coverage enabling the laptop to be transformed in its surround background. Finally, HP Perfume is conceptual laptop where you can change your laptop to a lamp or air freshener with ability to download smell samples and mix it with smell matrix of HP Perfume laptop.

Lenovo Pocket Yoga Netbook Will Fit in Your Back Pocket

2009-09-12T23:18:00.000-11:00

The Pocket Yoga is a concept netbook by Lenovo that looks like it has been exactly designed to fit in a pocket and Lenovo claims it as a back pocket notebook dedicatedly for males. However, it is still just a concept, but the dazzling ultra-widescreen and touch sensitive display has really made the notebook an extraordinary piece. Additionally, the display can flip around when you want your notebook in a tablet mode. The keyboard is deigned keeping the ease of use in mind for the users. The belt clasp system is another noticeable feature since the belt will be able to turn into a mouse.

Freescale Modular Netbook Based on APM Technology

2009-09-12T22:43:00.000-11:00

Portable workbooks with various features and brands are ever-increasingly popping up everyday and designers are still looking to introduce more functional gadgets. Smartbook is a concept design by Freescale who has specially made six prototypes with a wide range of features. These modular mini-notebooks are based on ARM processors and emphasize on enhanced super-long battery life in order to fit in different usage patterns. These compact smartbooks, with brilliant look, durable made and great functionality, will meet the growing need of handy ultra-portables with all the required attributes and ambience. These concepts didn’t get a hardware version yet but are expecting to adapt quite a big part of portable gadget markets.

Find the Right PC

2009-09-11T22:02:00.001-11:00

Looking to buy a new desktop personal computer system? This guide covers many of the basic items to examine when comparing desktop computer systems so that you can make an informed purchasing decision। Due to the changing nature of the PC Hardware industry, this guide will be periodically updated. Links are provided below each topic for a more detailed discussion on that subject.

Processors (CPUs)

Processor choices are a bit more difficult now than they were before। It is still really a choice between an AMD and an Intel processor. The difference really comes in how many cores there are in the processor and its relative speed. Each company now has a performance rating system that isn't really easy to compare. Due to the complexity, its best to refer to my links below for a more detailed explanation of CPUs for budget and uses.

Memory (RAM)

Most desktop computers now use a type of memory called DDR2। DDR3 is now finally making its way to PC systems but it is more expensive. In terms of amount, it is best to have at least 2GB of memory in the system and preferably 4GB. Memory speeds can impact performance as well. The faster the memory, the better the performance should be. When buying memory, try to buy as few DIMMs as possible to allow for future memory upgrades if needed.

Hard Drives

Hard drives really boil down to size and speed। The larger the drive and the faster, the better the performance and capacity. In a desktop, it is best to have at least 500GB or more of storage space these days. In terms of speed, they are pretty much all running at 7200rpm now. A few high performance 10,000rpm drives are available. Most drives use the Serial ATA interface now for ease of installation.

Optical Drives (CD/DVD/Blu-ray)

Most systems sold now feature DVD burners, even the budget systems। It is best to make sure that you get a multiformat DVD burner that can support both the +R/RW and -R/RW formats. Speeds should be 16x for the recordable speed. Dual or Double Layer media support is also a common feature although less likely to be used due to media cost. Options also include LightScribe or Labelflash support for burning labels directly to compatible media. Blu-ray is an option for those wanting to use their PC for the high definition video format.

Video Cards

Video card technology seems to change every three to six months। If you aren't really doing any 3D graphics at all, then integrated graphics may be just fine. Beyond this, there are a wide selection of cards. Things to consider include performance, the amount of memory on the card, output connectors and the version of Direct X supported. Those looking to do any gaming should really consider a Direct X 10 card with at least 512MB of memory onboard. Pretty much all new systems will use the PCI-Express graphics standard.

Extrenal Connectors

Many upgrades and peripherals to computers now connect through external interfaces instead of internal cards। Check to see how many and what type of external ports are available on the computer for use with future peripherals. Look for systems that have both USB 2.0 and IEEE 1394 or FireWire ports. It should have at least six USB 2.0 connectors and one FireWire ports. Many times media card readers that support various different flash memory cards for peripherals are also inlcluded.

Monitors

What good is a desktop PC unless it also has a monitor? Previously users would need to choose between a CRT or LCD monitor, but LCDs are pretty much the standard now because of their reduced size and power consumption. The real issue is more about size and cost of the LCDs. The price difference between 19-inch and 22-inch models make 22-inch the best overall value although 24-inch models are quickly dropping in price. Most all screens use the wider 16:10 format but some are now being released with a near 2:1 ratio best suited for movie watching.

Windows 7

2009-09-10T21:47:00.001-11:00

Windows 7 will be released around late October or early November. Based on what I have researched, it will be released at exactly October 22, 2009. Windows 7 Release Candidate can still be downloaded on Microsoft’s website. However after the release of the Windows 7, the Windows 7 Release Candidate will not be able to receive updates from Microsoft and support.

Windows 7 have greater features than Windows Vista. And based on people’s review on Windows 7 Release candidate, it is just like Windows Vista however the speed is like Windows XP. Here are some of the Top Features of Windows 7:

* Desktop – Introducing improved taskbar previews, bigger icons, pinning, and creative ways to personalize.

* HomeGroup – Takes the headache out of home networking, so it’s easier to share files and printers.

* Jump Lists – Speedy access to your favorite pictures, songs, websites, and documents.

* Snap – A quick (and fun) new way to resize and compare windows on your desktop.

* Windows Live Essentials – Must-have software for your PC—free! Get Mail, Photo Gallery, and other favorites.

* Windows Search – At last, searching your PC is as simple as searching the web.

* Performance improvements – It’s designed to sleep and resume quicker, be less memory hungry, and spot USB devices faster.

* Full 64-bit support – Windows 7 makes the most of powerful 64-bit PCs, the new desktop standard.

* Power management – New power-saving features are designed to help laptops run longer.

* Easier wireless networking – Windows 7 gets you online quicker, so you can work anywhere.

* Windows Media Center – Watch, record, and pause live TV (additional hardware required).

* Windows Touch – With Windows 7 and a touch-sensitive screen (additional hardware required), you don’t always need a keyboard or mouse.

I appreciate now Windows have totally realized that Windows Vista is really a memory hug Operating System. What I heard from my friend, this Operating System can run on an old Personal Computer. That means that Windows 7 is really fast and reliable Operating System. I still wait until it will be released so I can use the full features for Windows 7.

Protect your Windows PC / Notebook

2009-08-07T19:42:00.000-11:00

I have seen for many non tech PC users its a real headache as with ever growing PC / Windows vulnerability threats, How can one protect their windows ??

To many, it seems a really huge task with so many heavy computer terms, such as Malware / SpyWare / BOTs / Browser hijackers / Adware / Worms, Virus, and so on…

What really threatens your PC ??

To sum up the question the one word answer is Malwares and malicious softwares… Any software which is designed to harm your PC is called Malware… All this names, Virus, Worm, Spyware, Adware, BOTs, Spam, etc are all malwares…

Where as, when a software design to carry out certain tasks, which may harm your PC but is not deployed with that intention can be called a malicious software…

For example IP sniffers, or PORT scanners…

So what do these terms mean ??

Virus / Worms>> They are the most nasty ones… They are designed with purpose to deleting information on your PC and to harm your PC… Virus / Worm used to be a major threat in computer history, these softwares were mainly designed by students to test their ability… Computer studies shows us that all major virus writers were teenager, good student and without dates meaning frustration and having a lot of time in hand…

These virus writters didn’t have any financial benefit for their work… They did it mostly to prove point…

However in recent times, the AIM has evolved, we don’t find any virus coming from those scattered computer students with aim to prove something… its now a complete industry…

Virus writing is now organised crime… Todays worms, viruses are more keen on disabling your computers defenses or to take control of it to let the Spywares to their JOB and then use your PC and contact information to infect many other on the Network (Internet / or Local)…

Read in details on Wiki about Virus / Worm

Spywares>> They are the primary concern of all security professionals… These softwares are designed to infect a PC to steal information from it, such as your Email ID and its password, contact information, financial information and then use your Internet connection to transmit these data to its creator…

Spywares dont target all of your digital data, the main purpose is to find and obtain data which can help to earn money from it… For example the financial data, such as, your credit card information, bank account details, if you work in a higher post of a valuable company then those details…

In todays world, Spywares cause more damage than any other malware…

PhotoSmart p1000 Inkjet Printer (output devices)

2009-07-24T04:32:00.002-11:00

If you are searching for an easy to use color printer that prints great quality photo prints, all at a relatively low price, then you’ll love the HP PhotoSmart p1000 ink-jet printer. The PhotoSmart p1000 is a great printer if you’re looking to print photos from your digital camera. You’ll enjoy the built in memory card slot that this printer has-you can completely bypass the computer if you just want to print out some of your digital photos. Photo printing enthusiasts will also enjoy using the special 4 X 6 inch paper tray that the p1000 has. Unlike most printers that specialize in photo printing, this printer also does a great job printing text. Do be aware that ink cartridges for the HP PhotoSmart p1000 are pretty costly and also keep in mind that there are quieter and more compact color printers on the market. But if size or noise isn’t an issue, then hurry up a buy this printer while they are still being made.

Hitachi Deskstar 7K1000 (1 Tb) (Storage Device)

2009-07-24T04:15:00.000-11:00

The terabyte race for consumer desktop hard drives has been on for a long time, now the first generation of drives is here. On April 25th, Hitachi announced that it would begin shipping the Deskstar 7K1000, their latest series of consumer hard drives, weighting in at 750GB and a monstrous 1000GB (1TB). The 1TB version which we are reviewing today is slated at $399, a serious price tag for this colossal amount of storage.

The Deskstar 7K1000 represents a milestone for Hitachi and for the hard drive industry as a whole, as it is the first drive to offer a 1 terabyte capacity. Honestly, I expected that it would be Seagate who would deliver the first 1TB hard drive since they were the first to reach the 500GB mark. However, Hitachi has not simply grabbed five 200GB platters and stuck them together to create a 1TB hard drive. Rather, there is much more to the Deskstar 7K1000, such as its Serial ATA II interface and the massive 32MB memory buffer. This is also the first desktop Hitachi drive to feature PMR technology (Perpendicular Magnetic Recording).

Perpendicular recording is said to deliver up to 10x the storage density of longitudinal recording, on the same recording media. There was some interest in using the system in floppy disks in the 1980s, but the technology was never reliable. Today, there is renewed interest in using it for hard drives, which are rapidly reaching their fundamental limits.

Current hard disk technology with longitudinal recording has an estimated limit of 100 to 200GB per square inch due to the superparamagnetic effect, though this estimate is constantly changing. Perpendicular recording is predicted to allow information densities of up to around 1TB/sq. inch.

Depending on how you see it, this 1TB Hitachi is realistically a 935.5 GB hard drive. Operating systems such as Windows use the binary approach to measure capacity. Hard drive manufacturers measure capacity using a decimal system instead, which means a single kilobyte equals 1000 bytes (the binary approach measures one kilobyte to equal 1024 bytes). Hard drive manufacturers have been using the decimal system as a form of advertising because it allows them to claim larger capacities. The issue of whether or not this is ethical can be argued, but these days it has just been accepted the way things are.

Logitech MX1000 (Input Device)

2009-07-24T04:13:00.000-11:00

Logitech’s flagship mouse was the first we tested. Boasting a laser sensor, the MX1000 gives 20 times the tracking power of a regular optical mouse according to Logitech; not surprisingly it’s the most expensive of the pack but undoubtedly is the one that differentiates the most as well.

Although regular optical mice have improved over the past few years, the laser equipped MX1000 excelled when testing it on a variety of surfaces. We randomly grabbed items such as sheets of paper, folders, glass, and even a t-shirt, and the mouse was still able to function. The mouse comes with a battery meter on the side that displays how much battery life is left, a handy feature that we would expect to see more often in newer mice. As with optical mice, if you don’t make use of it for several seconds, the battery indicator turns off and the mouse goes into power saving mode.

The shape of the mouse may seem a bit odd at first, but it is easy to get used to. On the left side of the mouse, there is an indentation that makes a perfect location to place the thumb.

Although Microsoft was the first to jump into the side-to-side scrolling bandwagon, it didn’t take long for Logitech to catch up; this is another of the features in the MX1000. Once the mouse is configured properly using Logitech's SetPoint software, the side-to-side scrolling is a wonderful feature especially when web browsing or in other applications such as Photoshop, or even in games once you get used to, you could make good use of it for scrolling through inventory, among a number of different other uses. Although the mouse does work without installing any drivers, Logitech includes their own SetPoint software which allows user customization of the 8 buttons available.

AMD vs. INTEL

2009-07-14T19:32:00.001-11:00

There are a lot of debates about these 2 Processors and it was a never ending debate on which of the 2 Processors runs faster and have a better performance. AMD have their Phenom Processors and Intel have their Quad Core Processors. Everyone of us who wants to purchase a new Personal Computer is sometimes confused on what Processor are we going to choose.

In my own opinion (there’s nothing wrong in making my own opinion, hehe), I choose AMD than Intel. I’ve been impressed with the performance of AMD Processors. Previously, my friend told me that AMD Processors heat very fast and they recommend me using an Intel Processor. That was before. It was a bug with AMD Processor that it easily heats up. That’s why Intel Processors were more marketed than AMD Processors. However, this time around, AMD had fixed their bugs on their Processors and now it’s even better. It does not heat up easily and the performance is great.

I, as a personal technician (hoho, I am just claiming) for real but not licensed to, recommend my friend to use AMD Processors. Some of my friends wants to get ideas from me before purchasing a Personal Computer because they thought that I know more on the Personal Computer stuff. Not that I really know, but I just read reviews from the websites just to check which is the best among the best.

Best Browser

2009-07-14T19:30:00.000-11:00

One of the best browsers around the Internet today is Mozilla Firefox. It got very reliable and secure accessing the Internet. I also use Mozilla Firefox because it can access the Internet faster. And I can compare it Internet Explorer. Internet Explorer got some errors and bugs most of the time while Mozilla Firefox does not. I cannot say that Mozilla Firefox does not have bugs but not like the Internet Explorer.

Here are some features on why I like Mozilla Firefox and why I am recommending you to use it. It has tabbed browsing, spell checker, incremental find, live bookmarking, an integrated download manager, keyboard shortcuts, and an integrated search system that uses the user’s desired search engine. Also, the add-ons of Mozilla Firefox can be customized. There are a lot of features Mozilla Firefox have and I cannot tell you all because I have not used all the features of Mozilla Firefox.

Currently, Microsoft had changed their Internet Explorer and followed the features of Mozilla Firefox like the tabbed browsing. However, they cannot match with the speed of Mozilla Firefox. As Mozilla said, using Internet Explorer is too 2006. We are already on the year 2009 and going to 2010. Switch now to Mozilla Firefox.

How to maintain Personal Computer?

2009-07-14T19:29:00.001-11:00

There are lots of ways on how to maintain the personal computer. Maintaining your personal computer would make your system perform faster and process faster on your data. Most of us don’t want to maintain our personal computer because we don’t know how to do it. Now, you don’t have to worry because I will be giving you some basic steps on how to maintain your personal computer. This only applies to Microsoft Windows XP and Windows Vista.

One way to maintain your personal computer and the most important thing to do to make your system go faster in processing files is to clean up your disk. Not literally the hard disk but the inside of your disk. You need to clean up the temporary files and other non useful files. Here is how to do it.

1. Click Start, then go to All Programs, then go to Accessories, then System Tools.

2. Select and click Disk Cleanup.

3. Select the Hard Drive where your Operating System is installed to cleanup. Most likely, it is on Drive C which is the default drive.

4. Place a check on all boxes on which items to cleanup.

5. Then Click OK to proceed with the cleanup.

This cleanup process would normally takes a lot of time to clean depending on how big is your temporary files on your system. After cleaning up your disk with those temporary files, we need to defrag the files on your system. Fragmented files makes your system go slow that’s why we need to defrag it. Here is how to do it:

1. Click Start, then go to All Programs, then go to Accessories, then System Tools.

2. Select and click Disk Defragmenter.

3. Select the drive to defrag and click on defrag.

This process will really take a long time depending on how many fragmented files you have. You don’t have to worry because we are maintaing your personal computer to boost up its performace. The faster the better. Why not trying now?

How to Reformat a PC?

2009-07-14T19:28:00.000-11:00

Most of the people right now do know how to use their Desktops or Notebooks but most of us don’t know how to reformat their Desktop or Notebook. If your Personal Computer or Notebook is branded then you don’t have to read this article. It is only for those people who manually assemble their Personal Computer.

I will teach you how to reformat your Personal Computer step by step. This does not requires expert technical skills just to reformat your Personal Computer. First, we need to prepare things needed for us to reformat your Personal Computer. You must have the following materials:

* DVD-ROM

* Microsoft Windows XP CD/Vista DVD

* Product Key for your Operating System (you will be able to find on the sticker which was provided by Microsoft or you can check on your CD/DVD case)

Next is you need to configure your bios to boot directly to your DVD. There are different ways to configure your bios because there are different kinds of bios. I hope you can just get my idea. If you are confused, just try to ask me. Here are the steps:

1. Turn on your Personal Computer. When you see the prompt that you need to press a key to enter setup, please press the appropriate key.

2. Go to Boot Menu (most likely it is found 2nd to the last menu). And configure the Boot Configuration and make sure that the DVD-ROM is on top of the boot sequence.

3. Save your settings and exit bios.

Now your bios settings is set and next thing is on reformatting your Personal Computer. Here are the steps to reformat your Personal Computer:

1. Insert the Microsft Windows XP CD/Vista DVD to your DVD-ROM before your system boots up.

2. It will ask you to press any key to boot for the CD/DVD. Press any key to access it.

After that, you will be able to see easy instructions to follow and just follow them your Personal Computer will be reformatted approximately 30 minutes to 1 hour.

How Computer Monitors Work

2009-07-02T14:23:00.000-11:00

Because we use them daily, many of us have a lot of questions about our monitors and may not even realize it. What does "aspect ratio" mean? What is dot pitch? How much power does a display use? What is the difference between CRT and LCD? What does "refresh rate" mean?

Monitor Display Technology
Often referred to as a monitor when packaged in a separate case, the display is the most-used output device on a computer. The display provides instant feedback by showing you text and graphic images as you work or play.
Most desktop displays use liquid crystal display (LCD) or cathode ray tube (CRT) technology, while nearly all portable computing devices such as laptops incorporate LCD technology. Because of their slimmer design and lower energy consumption, monitors using LCD technology (also called flat panel or flat screen displays) are replacing the venerable CRT on most desktops.Resolution refers to the number of individual dots of color, known as pixels, contained on a display. Resolution is expressed by identifying the number of pixels on the horizontal axis (rows) and the number on the vertical axis (columns), such as 800x600. Resolution is affected by a number of factors, including the size of the screen.
As monitor sizes have increased over the years, display standards and resolutions have changed. In addition, some manufacturers offer widescreen displays designed for viewing DVD movies.

Aspect Ratio and Viewable Area
Two measures describe the size of your display: the aspect ratio and the screen size. Historically, computer displays, like most televisions, have had an aspect ratio of 4:3. This means that the ratio of the width of the display screen to the height is 4 to 3.
For widescreen LCD monitors, the aspect ratio is 16:9 (or sometimes 16:10 or 15:9). Widescreen LCD displays are useful for viewing DVD movies in widescreen format, playing games and displaying multiple windows side by side. High definition television (HDTV) also uses a widescreen aspect ratio.
All types of displays include a projection surface, commonly referred to as the screen. Screen sizes are normally measured in inches from one corner to the corner diagonally across from it. This diagonal measuring system actually came about because the early television manufacturers wanted to make the screen size of their TVs sound more impressive.
Interestingly, the way in which the screen size is measured for CRT and LCD monitors is different. For CRT monitors, screen size is measured diagonally from outside edges of the display casing. In other words, the exterior casing is included in the measurement as seen below.

CRT screen size

For LCD monitors, screen size is measured diagonally from the inside of the beveled edge. The measurement does not include the casing as indicated in the image below.

LCD screen size

Because of the differences in how CRT and LCD monitors are measured, a 17-inch LCD display is comparable to a 19-inch CRT display. For a more accurate representation of a CRT's size, find out its viewable screen size. This is the measurement of a CRT display without its outside casing.
Popular screen sizes are 15, 17, 19 and 21 inches. Notebook screen sizes are smaller, typically ranging from 12 to 17 inches. As technologies improve in both desktop and notebook displays, even larger screen sizes are becoming available. For professional applications, such as medical imaging or public information displays, some LCD monitors are 40 inches or larger!
Obviously, the size of the display directly affects resolution. The same pixel resolution is sharper on a smaller monitor and fuzzier on a larger monitor because the same number of pixels is spread out over a larger number of inches. An image on a 21-inch monitor with an 800x600 resolution will not appear nearly as sharp as it would on a 15-inch display at 800x600.

Analog and DVI Connections
To display information on a monitor, your computer sends the monitor a signal. The signal can be in analog or digital format.
Analog (VGA) ConnectionBecause most CRT monitors require the signal information in analog (continuous electrical signals or waves) form and not digital (pulses equivalent to the binary digits 0 and 1), they typically use an analog connection.
However, computers work in a digital world. The computer and video adapter convert digital data into analog format. A video adapter is an expansion card or component that provides the ability to convert display information into a signal that is sent to the monitor. It can also be called a graphics adapter, video card or graphics card.
Once the display information is in analog form, it is sent to the monitor through a VGA cable. The cable connects at the back of the computer to an analog connector (also known as a D-Sub connector) that has 15 pins in three rows. See the diagram below:

You can see that a VGA connector like this has three separate lines for the red, green and blue color signals, and two lines for horizontal and vertical sync signals. In a normal television, all of these signals are combined into a single composite video signal. The separation of the signals is one reason why a computer monitor can have so many more pixels than a TV set.
Because a VGA (analog) connector does not support the use of digital monitors, the Digital Video Interface (DVI) standard was developed.

DVI Connection
DVI keeps data in digital form from the computer to the monitor. There's no need to convert data from digital information to analog information. LCD monitors work in a digital mode and support the DVI format. (Although, some also accept analog information, which is then converted to digital format.) At one time, a digital signal offered better image quality compared to analog technology. However, analog signal processing technology has improved over the years and the difference in quality is now minimal.
The DVI specification is based on Silicon Image's Transition Minimized Differential Signaling (TMDS) and provides a high-speed digital interface. A transmitter on the video adapter sends the digital information to a receiver in the monitor. TMDS takes the signal from the video adapter, determines the resolution and refresh rate that the monitor is using, and spreads the signal out over the available bandwidth to optimize the data transfer from computer to monitor.
DVI cables can be a single link cable that uses one TMDS transmitter or a dual link cable with two transmitters. A single link DVI cable and connection supports a 1920x1080 image, and a dual link cable/connection supports up to a 2048x1536 image.

There are two main types of DVI connections:

DVI-digital (DVI-D) is a digital-only format. It requires a video adapter with a DVI-D connection and a monitor with a DVI-D input. The connector contains 24 pins/receptacles in 3 rows of 8 plus a grounding slot for dual-link support. For single-link support, the connector contains 18 pins/receptacles.

DVI-integrated (DVI-I) supports both digital and analog transmissions. This gives you the option to connect a monitor that accepts digital input or analog input. In addition to the pins/receptacles found on the DVI-D connector for digital support, a DVI-I connector has 4 additional pins/receptacles to carry an analog signal.

DVI-D connectors carry a digital-only signal and DVI-I adds four pins for analog capability. Both connectors can be used with a single-link or a dual-link cable, depending upon the requirements of the display.

If you buy a monitor with only a DVI (digital) connection, make sure that you have a video adapter with a DVI-D or DVI-I connection. If your video adapter has only an analog (VGA) connection, look for a monitor that supports the analog format.

Color Depth
The combination of the display modes supported by your graphics adapter and the color capability of your monitor determine how many colors it displays. For example, a display that operates in SuperVGA (SVGA) mode can display up to 16,777,216 (usually rounded to 16.8 million) colors because it can process a 24-bit-long description of a pixel. The number of bits used to describe a pixel is known as its bit depth.
With a 24-bit bit depth, eight bits are dedicated to each of the three additive primary colors -- red, green and blue. This bit depth is also called true color because it can produce the 10,000,000 colors discernible to the human eye, while a 16-bit display is only capable of producing 65,536 colors. Displays jumped from 16-bit color to 24-bit color because working in eight-bit increments makes things a whole lot easier for developers and programmers.
Simply put, color bit depth refers to the number of bits used to describe the color of a single pixel. The bit depth determines the number of colors that can be displayed at one time. Take a look at the following chart to see the number of colors different bit depths can produce:

Notice that the last entry in the chart is for 32 bits. This is a special graphics mode used by digital video, animation and video games to achieve certain effects. Essentially, 24 bits are used for color and the other eight bits are used as a separate layer for representing levels of translucency in an object or image. Nearly every monitor sold today can handle 24-bit color using a standard VGA connector.
To create a single colored pixel, an LCD display uses three subpixels with red, green and blue filters. Through the careful control and variation of the voltage applied, the intensity of each subpixel can range over 256 shades. Combining the subpixels produces a possible palette of 16.8 million colors (256 shades of red x 256 shades of green x 256 shades of blue).
Now that you have a general idea of the technology behind computer monitors, let's take a closer look at LCD monitors, CRT monitors, and the general buying considerations for both.

LCD Monitors
Liquid crystal display technology works by blocking light. Specifically, an LCD is made of two pieces of polarized glass (also called substrate) that contain a liquid crystal material between them. A backlight creates light that passes through the first substrate. At the same time, electrical currents cause the liquid crystal molecules to align to allow varying levels of light to pass through to the second substrate and create the colors and images that you see.

Active and Passive Matrix DisplaysMost LCD displays use active matrix technology. A thin film transistor (TFT) arranges tiny transistors and capacitors in a matrix on the glass of the display. To address a particular pixel, the proper row is switched on, and then a charge is sent down the correct column. Since all of the other rows that the column intersects are turned off, only the capacitor at the designated pixel receives a charge. The capacitor is able to hold the charge until the next refresh cycle.
The other type of LCD technology is passive matrix. This type of LCD display uses a grid of conductive metal to charge each pixel. Although they are less expensive to produce, passive matrix monitors are rarely used today due to the technology's slow response time and imprecise voltage control compared to active matrix technology.
Now that you have an understanding of how LCD technology works, let's look at some specific features unique to LCD monitors.

How is the LCD in a laptop computer so bright?

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Most computer Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) panels are lit with built-in fluorescent tubes above, beside and sometimes behind the LCD. A white diffusion panel behind the LCD redirects and scatters the light evenly to ensure a uniform display. This is known as a backlight.
A fluorescent light is most often a long straight glass tube that produces white light. Inside the glass tube there is a low-pressure mercury vapor. When ionized, mercury vapor emits ultraviolet light. Human eyes are not sensitive to ultraviolet light (although human skin is). The inside of a fluorescent light is coated with phosphor. Phosphor is a substance that can accept energy in one form and emit the energy in the form of visible light. For example, energy from a high-speed electron in a TV tube is absorbed by the phosphors that make up the pixels. The light we see from a fluorescent tube is the light given off by the phosphor coating the inside of the tube. The phosphor fluoresces when energized, hence the name.

A typical laptop display uses a tiny Cold Cathode Fluorescent Lamp (CCFL) for the backlight. One of these small tubes is able to provide a bright white light source that can be diffused by the panel behind the LCD. In addition to providing ample light, CCFLs do not rise far above the ambient temperature. This makes them ideal for LCD panels since the light source is in close proximity to other components that could be ruined by excessive heat.
One amazing thing about these lamps is their incredible size. They are very thin and the board that drives the lamp is very small as well. However, it is not that hard to break them, which is why your display may go dark if you drop your laptop.

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MELBOURNE - Caught Twittering or on Facebook at work? It'll make you a better employee, according to an Australian study that shows surfing the Internet for fun during office hours increases productivity.

The University of Melbourne study showed that people who use the Internet for personal reasons at work are about 9 percent more productive that those who do not.

Study author Brent Coker, from the department of management and marketing, said "workplace Internet leisure browsing," or WILB, helped to sharpened workers' concentration.

"People need to zone out for a bit to get back their concentration," Coker said on the university's website

"Short and unobtrusive breaks, such as a quick surf of the Internet, enables the mind to rest itself, leading to a higher total net concentration for a days' work, and as a result, increased productivity," he said.

According to the study of 300 workers, 70 percent of people who use the Internet at work engage in WILB.

Among the most popular WILB activities are searching for information about products, reading online news sites, playing online games and watching videos on YouTube.

"Firms spend millions on software to block their employees from watching videos, using social networking sites or shopping online under the pretence that it costs millions in lost productivity," said Coker. "That's not always the case."

However, Coker said the study looked at people who browsed in moderation, or were on the Internet for less than 20 percent of their total time in the office.

"Those who behave with Internet addiction tendencies will have a lower productivity than those without," he said.