This is not science fiction or stuff only done by super high tech hackers…. RFID technology is getting more common. I have an RFID reader that can read cards. I am using it in a custom application for a classroom environment. In my case, as each person walks into the classroom, their RFID card is …
Category Archive: Gizmos & Gadgets
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iPod
The iPod is a brand of portable digital media player designed and marketed by Apple Computer. Devices in the iPod family provide a simple user interface designed around a central scroll wheel (with the exception of the iPod shuffle). The standard iPod model stores media on a built-in hard drive, while the smaller iPod shuffle …
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What To Look For In Printers
Printer type Three technologies dominate personal printers: inkjet, laser, and LED (light-emitting diode). Using replaceable cartridges, personal inkjet printers cost the least, print slowly, and often produce impressive color output. Laser and LED printers are more like photocopiers producing crisp, fast printouts. Output type Want to print lots of monochrome pages? Buy a laser or …
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Blackberry
The BlackBerry is a wireless handheld device introduced in 1999 which supports push e-mail, mobile telephone, text messaging, internet faxing, web browsing and other wireless information services. Developed by the Canadian company Research In Motion (RIM), it delivers information over the wireless data networks of mobile phone service companies. BlackBerry first made headway in the …
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In-Depth Look at Windows 7
Posted November 6, 2008 by Adrian Kingsley-Hughes Given that I knew most of you would be virtually blasted out of your chairs by a “shock and awe” of Windows 7 reviews once the news embargo on the OS was lifted (combined with the fact that I only got my hands on a copy of Build …
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Do It Yourself Computer Maintenance
Learn the 7 easy steps to keep your computer running smoothly. By following these simple steps, you will avoid most of the problems that cause you to visit your computer dealer for repairs. 1. Backups Too many people who come into our office with a dead hard drive ask “…doesn’t a dying hard drive give …
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Understand Computer Specifications
“I am looking for a new computer to use at home and don’t know what all the “specs” mean. Can you please explain these terms and numbers so I will know what computer I need?” Yes, all those numbers and letters can be confusing. Let’s get started. The first one you are likely to come …
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The Real Cost of Printers
The prices of personal printers look pretty enticing, especially those sub-$100 models. But keep in mind that the purchase price is just the start: the care and feeding of a printer can quickly exceed the original cost. Ink and Toner Inkjets are the least expensive printers available, with many models starting at less than $100. …
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