Archive for the 'Hardware Parlor' Category

Do You Want A Satellite-Phone?

Friday, August 31st, 2007

Many people find that the best way for you to communicate is through the use of a satellite-phone. This is especially true in remote locations where there is very little mobile phone coverage. The good news is that you can find many options to help keep you safe even when you are in some of […]

Simple Ways to Keep Fax Machine Clean and Your Documents Clear

Monday, August 13th, 2007

Maintaining your fax machine is easier than you think. Keeping your office equipment maintained will help your organization keep costs down by extending the time between repairs and eventual replacement.
Fax machines use a scanner assembly to create an image of the document you want to send. Over time the scanner glass component will accumulate ink […]

The History of the Ring Tone

Monday, July 30th, 2007

It started with the Nokia Tune, which is a 13 note rendering of Francisco Tarrega’s, Gran Vals, who was a 19th-century Spanish musician.
The first ring tones were monophonic, which mean that only one note is played at a time.
Some of the early cell phone models, had a built in ring tone composer. To compose free […]

Tones for Your Phones

Sunday, July 29th, 2007

In ancient times, warriors would decorate their weapons with carvings or jewelry because these weapons became an extension of their lives and an expression of who they were. Today, cellphones are integrating themselves more and more into our lives, becoming an invaluable tool to our work and play. So it is only natural that we […]

The Convenience Of Prepaid Wireless Service And Phone Cards

Friday, July 20th, 2007

Prepaid wireless service and phone cards are a convenient, reliable way to make prepaid local, long distance and international calls. In the old days it was very expensive and almost prohibitive to make a call overseas, especially to countries like Germany, France, Russia or Taiwan; never mind just to the next state.
Today however, rates have […]

What Everybody Should Know About An Inkjet Printer: The One-Year Cost Of Printing

Thursday, June 21st, 2007

You can purchase an inkjet printer for as little as $39. With a rebate, it may even be less. Not many people would argue about the good deal they got when they purchased their printer. However, the purchase price of an inkjet printer really doesn’t tell you much about your cost of printing. After all, […]

Cell Phone Reviews - Why Do Them?

Tuesday, June 19th, 2007

Well let’s be honest some people just don’t bother doing cell phone reviews, and why should they? Well let’s keep things simple, would you just walk into a car showroom and drive away within 5 minutes, not many would unless you have done your homework first. Cell phones can be complex, you need to know […]

Cellular Phones - Things to Consider When Buying a Phone

Friday, June 15th, 2007

Staying connected with a cell phone has become a way of life for most people. As a result, there are many types of cell phones on the market. Knowing what is important to you in a phone can help you decide which cell phone to purchase. The following is a list […]

Inexpensive PCs as CNC Machine Controllers

Friday, June 8th, 2007

Part I, Utilizing an off the shelf PC as a CNC Controller
There are two main groups that can take advantage of today’s low cost PCs as an effective and inexpensive CNC controller.
• Retrofits to existing CNC machines with outdated or proprietary controls in need of service.
• Shop built and home built CNC machines.
Inexpensive PCs can cost as […]