Get help, advice and information on all your Computers and Technology issues. http://advice-and.info/Computers-and-Technology/things.htm Mon, 04 Aug 2008 02:49:05 GMT en The CPU is the part of a computer that controls the operation of the computer. All arithmetic and logical operations, decoding of instructions and the execution of instructions are performed by the CPU. Early computers used several chips to handle the task. Some functions are still handled by support chips, which are often referred to collectively as a chip set. Get information about clock speed and FSB Speed of Intel Pentium series processors. http://advice-and.info/Computers-and-Technology/86496_Things_You_Should_Know_In_Intel_Pentium_Series_Processors.html Thu, 15 May 2008 06:01:55 GMT LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) monitor produces crisp and brighter image with high contrast ratio.Multiple things to check before renting an lcd monitor like connectivity option (D-sub, DVI and HDMI). D-Sub (Analog) is most common option available in all LCD monitors. But DVI offers digital connectivity means better quality image. HDMI offers high definition display with superb quality but this is costlier.Another thing is check for warranty many rental company offers on site warranty with spare LCD monitors in case of any failure. Also check for Dead pixels which look very odd on screen. Many monitors also comes with integrated speakers which is value added.Some LCD monitors also offers USB ports for connecting USB devices. LCD monitors consume very less power in comparison to CRT Monitors. LCD monitors emits less Electromagnetic radiation and little easy on Eye.Different LCD monitors offers different Aspect ratio most common is 4:3 and 5:4 but now days all latest LCD monitors are wide screen 16:10 which gives more working space then normal LCD monitors.The main advantage of LCD Monitor is Space. It takes very little space and easy to carry. It is also not bulky and less in weight. http://advice-and.info/Computers-and-Technology/85354_Things_To_Consider_Before_Renting_A_Lcd_Monitor.html Wed, 23 Apr 2008 15:47:48 GMT GBCs new Proclick binding style is really cool. You can use a little tool to open and close the binding spines allowing you to add and remove pages from your document. Plus, the spines look awesome and offer 360 degree rotation. It is a really neat new binding system. However, if you are considering a Proclick binding system for your office, here are a few things that you should probably know before you rush out and buy one. 1. Proclick binding spines are only available in four colors: black, white, navy blue and frost. Provided that you can live with one of these four colors Proclick will work for you. However, if you have your heart set on a red, green or purple binding spine you will be out of luck with Proclick. http://advice-and.info/Computers-and-Technology/76072_Six_Things_You_Should_Know_Before_You_Buy_A_Proclick_Binding_Machine.html Tue, 29 Jan 2008 08:08:35 GMT Unibind is an ideal solution for companies that are looking for a high quality, professional document binding system. Presentations bound with Unibind have an elegant professional appearance that is unmatched by any other binding system on the market. However, like any binding system, there are a few limitations to the Unibind system. This article is designed to help you better understand some of the limitations of the Unibind binding system so that you can make a fully informed purchase. 1. All Unibind binding covers utilize a steel spine for the edge of your book. The steel spine provides extra strength to your bound documents. However, because the spine is steel it is not flexible like the spines of some other binding styles. This means that Unibind cannot be considered a lay flat binding system (you cant open it flat onto a table. If this feature is important to you, comb binding, coil binding or wire binding might be a better option for you. http://advice-and.info/Computers-and-Technology/76071_Six_Things_You_Should_Know_Before_You_Buy_A_Unibind_Binding_System.html Tue, 29 Jan 2008 08:07:48 GMT If you are presenting a videoconference, you need to have the best audio visual equipment available. You will have to decide what type of audio visual system you will purchase. There are several types to choose from: portable, rollabout, installed or PC-based. Depending on the group size, you will know what your choices are for using these systems. The PC-based ones are for one person only; the rollabouts are for three to four people, or possibly up to 15; the portables are for two to eight people; and the installed ones are for five to six people, possible up to 30. Portable setups will be used in most videoconferences. The monitors for these setups will range from 20 35 monitors. If the group is large, say 20 or more people, a system with an LCD projector would work better. The bandwidth is the size derived from the image and sound quality that is produced. With real time, video and audio signals are to press within each other so they can swiftly flow through telephone lines for teleconferences. Two 64K ISDN lines are whats used for the majority of videoconferences and the data is moved at 128K per second. In order for the videotape to go over smoothly, the bandwidth should be 384K or higher. This is especially imperative if the videoconferencing involves movement. Currently, people are using T1 or other digital lines for faster movement. http://advice-and.info/Computers-and-Technology/74883_The_Important_Things_To_Know_About_Choosing_Equipment_For_Videoconferencing.html Sat, 19 Jan 2008 15:18:00 GMT Technology is moving ahead at a break neck pace. Technology is revolutionizing the way we work, live and play. These days you can barely choose a TV without some technical knowledge. So, how can you keep it all straight and stay in the 21st century? Just remember these 3 steps. Call technology by its name. Every person, place or thing has a name. Technology is no different. TVs are referred to as LCD or Plasma. Broadband has two implementations known as DSL or cable modem. VOIP means voice over IP. Just pick up a sales paper and read the ads to learn the jargon. Some retailers have online tutorials to bring you up to speed. http://advice-and.info/Computers-and-Technology/68053_3_Things_You_Should_Do_To_Avoid_Becoming_Technically_Challenged.html Tue, 13 Nov 2007 09:35:36 GMT