If you belong to the baby boomer generation, chances are you may not be that familiar with all the computer components that are included in your PC. You may even have the notion that it is not much different from your television set. Close enough, but unlike your TV for which the criteria for buying are limited, the PC has many additional components that require a working knowledge at the very least to help you decide which kind will work for you...more
You can put as many whimsy add-ons as you want and as can be amalgamated into a computer, but you have to have the basic parts and components in place and operating accurately, even before you think of all those trappings. A single piece lacking from these essential components may render the computer inoperable. In a nutshell, a computer system has these elemental components to keep it going: the motherboard, the central processing unit (CPU),...more
According to the World Alzheimer Report, 35 million people worldwide have Alzheimer's or other types of dementia. This number is 10% higher than predicted a few years ago because the number of cases in developing countries - where people are living longer - was underestimated. Although age is the biggest factor for Alzheimer's, obesity, high cholesterol and diabetes seem to increase risk - problems which are on the rise in many developing countries. Until the cause is found, the number of dementia cases is expected to double every 20 years, reaching 115.4 million by 2050 - but even that number could be forgotten. However, a study published in the journal "Neurology" found that active brains may delay memory decline in people with dementia. The 5-year study followed 488 dementia-free people ages 75 to 85. The participants reported how often they read, wrote, did crossword puzzles, played board games or card games, had group discussions and played music. Daily participation rated 7 points, several days a week rated 4 and weekly rated 1. The average score for the 101 participants who developed dementia was 7; but when memory loss started accelerating, each additional activity delayed...more
Are you ready for fun with Mickey Mouse? Who does not love that adorable little mouse that has been with us since 1928? Children and adults alike are thrilled when they receive anything that is related to the beloved cartoon character. What fun you and your family could have with a Mickey Mouse toaster. There are several varieties from which to...more
You can get a new laptop at a fairly low price nowadays. However, some of these newer laptops don't come with much and won't last near as long. It may be better to find a real nice laptop instead. Here are a few words of advice on how to do just that.First things first and you should never buy a used laptop until you know what you are getting. ...more
A widget is just a small piece of computer code or a small application that can be inserted into a web page that performs a certain function or leads to a much larger application. It makes it easier for us non-tech types to get something done on our web sites without a lot of hassle.You see them and use them all the time.A widget can be: buttons, dialog boxes, pop-up windows, selection boxes, toggle switches, forms, stock quotes, news, search boxes for Google, clocks, counters, games, feeds and many many more.If you are a Word Press user, you hear the term widget all the time. A widget in Word Press allows you to add tools or content to the side bars of you blog. One caution however, you must make sure you have a widget enabled theme. If you read the specifications of a theme it will tell you if it is widget enabled. This article is not going to go into all the details here about installing and using widgets. You should go to this web site: http://codex.wordpress.org/Main_Page to learn more.Some people also get widgets and plugins confused when talking about their blogs. A widget is not a plugin and a plugin is not a widget. Think of it this way: a widget does something in your...more
Anyone who has used a computer has probably heard of the term firewall by now. Most people understand that the purpose of a firewall is to allow authorized data to flow in and out of your computer, while keeping unauthorized users from gaining...more
Understanding the differences between printing make ready and run processes is paramount to grasping the relative strengths and weakness of the the three main production methods for magazine printing: digital, sheet-fed, and heat-set web printing....more
Inkjet printers are wonderful devices that have revolutionised the way we print text, graphics and photographs both at home and in the workplace. Through the use of inkjet cartridges, these inexpensive devices allow you to do jobs that the once the...more
Forget about emptying your wallets every time you see the blinking light. Quit worrying and start doing it yourself! It's an easy process that won't take you more than five minutes.The following is included in a typical ink refill kit: ink bottles,...more
Are you looking for a external hard drive, USBhard drive ?External hard drives are very ideal for storing or backing up your digital music, videos and photos, carrying important files and e-mail between work and home or on the road and keeping them...more
In present world, everything is under transformation process so as to bring an impact of change in the field of technology. This is not just particularly about remarkable changes in technology. In fact, each and everything surrounding the world is...more