Sushil Kumar Singh Raghav asked:


There are a lot of new gadgets now to choose from. These are made from different makers. Features of these gadgets vary making one unique from the others. As time goes by, some of these gadgets become obsolete and hard to find while some become sophisticated and more expensive. Modern technology always makes things better and better. One of the most famous gadgets today is the iPod. This is a very popular music player these days especially to teens. The iPod is a user-friendly gadget capable of downloading, saving and playing hundreds of songs. It comes in handy when teens tend to share or exchange videos or listen to songs. Some iPods vary in features and styles that lures people especially teens to buy it. Some have high memory capacity that would enable teens to download movie-length videos.

Another ideal gadget for teens is the cell phone. Most teens buy and prefer mobile phones with sophisticated features. Cell phones now are now multi-purpose gadgets. Cell phone features include camera with zoom, music player, call and text messaging, picture and video sharing, and internet access. Pricing plans for these new cell phones differ according to its brand and model. Teens spend their money on these cell phones because now it becomes a trend among them.

Lately, new game systems have been launched to cater gamers especially teens. These new releases from different makers of game gadgets include the Nintendo Wii, PlayStation 3, or the X-Box. These game systems have very highly sophisticated features. These gadgets have better quality in terms of video detail or resolution and sound clarity. These game systems are interactive in nature. Teens can play games against each other and at the same time communicate. Some games for these types of games systems are intended for network, solo first player, multiple player and on-line gaming. These systems interest teens to play on cafes or in their own homes. It makes teens invite their friends or families so that they can play together or against each others.

Benn H asked:


how to hide my email address when i sent my articless to someone /the secret ID.
example: i phone to someone by handphone but my phone number disappear cause the phone number is hiding/the secret ID

Matthew D asked:


I built my site with dreamweaver cs3 and i added a bandwidth test google gadget. It shows up perfectly but i can not get it to center. anyone know how i can do this? This is how i have it written.

 

Dan Ionescu asked:


Open source gadgets mean any software whose source code is made available for use or modification for users or developers.

The advantages of the open source gadgets are evident: since everyone can modify the source they are improved continually by software communities and the vast majority of open source programs are free.

Being free is a huge advantage sometimes you, the computer owner want to do simple, one job, like editing a document or a picture, and you don’t want to spend a small fortune doing it, so the free open source programs are your best friends.

The most of the open source gadgets were initially created for Linux owners, but in the last period of time more and more open source gadgets were developed for Windows. And in this article I’m going to tell you about the best gadgets for Windows users.

The free and open-source software that you should use are: web browsing – Mozilla Firefox, video player and video podcasting: Miro, instant messaging: Pidgin, e-mail – Mozilla Thunderbird, RSS: RSSOwl, peer-to-peer filesharing: Cabos, video player – Media Player Classic, DVD ripping and video conversion – Media Coder, word processing suites – OpenOffice.org, podcasting: Juice, sound recording: Audacity, photo editing Paint.NET, FTP – Filezilla.

I’m currently using: OpenOffice.org to write and manage documents, Filezilla for FTP connections, Paint.NET to work with graphics and Thunderbird to read and write emails.

Don’t aspect the open source gadgets to have as many features as the paid ones, after all you get them for free.

Well known are the open source Google Desktop Gadgets like: Google-battery (Never lose track of your power. Always tell you how much battery power is left) Google-calculator (Calculator gadget for Google Desktop), Google-cricket-news (Displays cricket news headlines and images), Google-cricket-videos (the same like the previous only it displays videos on your desktop), Google-desktop-sdk (Complete examples of using the Google Desktop Gadget APIs) Google-digital-clock (is one of my favorite desktop gadgets, it is obviously what it does: it shows time, but in a beautiful manner ),Google-flower-pot (It is a Virtual Flower Pot which will grow to full bloom right before your eyes if you give the flowers some water using your mouse like the old Tamagoci games), Google-moon-phase (Displays the moon’s current phase) and Google-timezone (Find what the time is in different locations).

For now the most used software’s are the paid ones, but the free open source ones come fast from behind. Each day communities of developers work on them for us to have a better experience and free programs.

John X5 asked:


We live in an amazingly brilliant era. With new advancements, new fields of science are constantly being explored and innovative products that exist to make our lives easier emerge every other day. These products are so overwhelmingly attractive, that they transform the way we play, work, communicate and the basically the way we live our lives. Some are merely eye candies, most come with useful functions, some are imaginatively created while some are must-haves that are fast becoming part of our daily needs and wants.

What happens when we become so enamored with owning these gadgets? Sure, we can live without them but it’s just so tempting seeing your best friend tinkering with the latest Apple iPhone. It’s so enviable when you visit your neighbor and discover the latest 42 inch Sony plasma TV right smack in their living room. And it’s simply frustrating to have that new XBOX 360 Elite set in your wish list for ages, only to find your nephew happily enjoying Halo 3 on the his new XBOX 360 in the comfort of his own room.

So what are our options, you ask. How can we obtain these deliciously high tech thingamajigs? Well, you could always try online shopping sites such as eBay. These auction sites require you to place the highest bids until you are deemed the winner, but usually this involves a lot of auction sniping and waiting till the last minute, only to find that you’ve been outbid by a meager $ 0.10! How maddening could that be?

The good news is that, eBay is not the only auction site you can rely on to purchase affordable gadgets you’ve always dreamed about. Now, there’s an even more innovative way to get absolutely cheaper gadgets for a fraction of their retail prices.

At www.X5.com.au, the latest leading reverse auction site in the world, you’ll find a world of great gadget bargains; all available with a mere submission of your lowest unique bid. You might just bring home the gadget you’ve always yearned for. X5 spoils you with an excellent range of gadgets, whether it’s gleaming new Sony PS3, the stunning new iPod Touch or the stupendous Nintendo Wii console, you can add to your gadget hoard by making the lowest unique bid in the X5 reverse auction’s featured Reverse Timed Auctions. Pay a minimal amount, make the lowest unique bid and voila, you might just find that temptingly desirable XBOX 360 console sent to your doorstep as soon as tomorrow!

Why should you trust that the X5 reverse auction sites would guarantee you an exceptional bidding experience? Traditionally, conventional auction sites like eBay could be your answer in getting cheaper gadgets but how much cheaper? $ 5 cheaper? $ 50? If you think is a bargain, think again. With X5 reverse auctions, you can achieve total savings of up to 99% for any item you bid on! Imagine giving yourself a ******** new Sony PSP and paying only $ 2.39 for this must-have gadget! What you need to do, is suggest a unique bid and if that is deemed the lowest among them all, you get to own that lovely gadget all to yourself!

So why delay? Head on ASAP to www.X5.com.au, register yourself and get ready for the bidding experience of your lifetime. This is definitely THE ultimate reverse auction site with a difference, and your key to getting much, MUCH cheaper gadgets you’ve always craved for. Now you need not envy your friends. In fact, you can proudly boast that you got your coveted gadget for only $ 3.14 !

Yves A Martin asked:


Recently a computer security expert stated that the only way to keep a computer 100% safe was to never turn it on. It turns out this inaccurate and a little misleading. A computer used solely to type up and print out documents, never connected to the Internet and that never received files transferred from some other computer, could in fact be a useful 100% secure computer system. This brings us to the two main ways viruses and other malware get on a computer: through a network like the Internet and file transfers from other computers.

Users want to attach computers to the Internet and receive emails, instant messages; browse web pages, download music and fun software etc. The problem is that this puts not just millions but billions of people at their doorstep! Imagine that if billions of people could reach a home instantly – how many ill intentioned people would come by to see if the doors and windows were secured? How many con artists would knock on the door? An Internet connected computer is in just that predicament.

When a computer is connected to a network by design it starts listening for communications from the outside world. Things known as ports get created which are special “doors” to the computer. These doors are special because they each have a designated program that will answer the door if it is knocked on. Examples of programs that listen for traffic from the network include:

1. instant messaging programs

2. Internet phone software

3. software for connecting to the computer from remote locations

4. Internet games

Even the operating system itself opens ports to share files or a printer or anything else on the computer. Each of those programs creates a “door” to a computer that it will answer if someone “knocks” on it. If that program is poorly designed then when it answers the “knocking” program could take advantage of it and thus compromise the computer.

In addition to people being able to come across the Internet and knock on one of the “doors” mentioned above – by using a web browser and surfing the Internet users are inviting people to access their computers. Every time a web site is browsed the web browser is downloading files to the computer and processing them. If that web browser is not programmed properly it is a huge security risk. For example on December 12 of 2008 Microsoft reported a big security hole in all versions of its Internet Explorer browser. The hole permitted data stealing software to be installed on the victim’s computer just by browsing an infected web page! Other examples of programs that invite access to your computer:

• Email programs

• File sharing and music sharing programs (by far one of the largest security risks)

• Instant messaging software

So aside from isolating a computer from the outside world, how can one protect a computer system? Here are some tips:

1. Don’t use Internet Explorer as your main browser. I am not bashing Microsoft or Internet Explorer particularly and something should be made clear: It is not necessarily that other browsers are programmed so much better but that 80% of people surfing the Internet are using Internet Explorer. Thus thieves interested in gaining access to the maximum amount of victims are going to spend most of their efforts exploiting the security holes of the browser that 80% of the people are using.

2. Put a firewall between your internal network and the Internet. A firewall’s job is to keep out those billions of people who can be at your doorstep instantaneously. It will only allow those you invite to knock on your computer’s door.

3. Use a Firewall on each individual computer. The network firewall mentioned above is a big step toward protecting the internal network. The problem is that it generally won’t protect users from themselves. A user browsing a website is telling the network firewall that it has given an invitation to that website and to permit files from that site to come through. If the user browses an infected website with a browser that has a security hole a virus will get into the network. If it is a certain type of virus it could start replicating itself within the local network. A computer firewall defends against this sort of problem.

4. Update your operating system and browsers. Security holes are constantly found in all operating systems and all browsers. Software updates patch these holes.

5. Use a good and up-to-date antivirus and spyware program. These programs help prevent damage from viruses that do make it to your system.

6. Backup your data. Short of isolating a computer it is impossible to 100% secure a system. If you backup your data then should the worst occur having good backups will prevent disaster.

The above represents the basics and go a long way to protecting computer systems.

Arthur Wang asked:


By © Arthur, The Online Internet Home Business Opportunity

Do you want to retire early?  Who don’t.  Everyone of us have dreams to retire early but very FEW will TAKE ACTION to do it.  Most of us are too busy with our jobs and often neglect the importance of PLANNING for Early Retirement.

The ideas of early retiring always remains a dream to many.  They keep having the dreams when they don’t have to work when they reach forties or fifties.  Did you read the keyword “DREAMING” instead of taking action to realized their retirement dreams.

They rather go to the movies, play computer games, watch repeated telecast of their favourite TV programs instead of spending time to PLAN and turn their DREAMS into REALITY.

Eventually, the wake up called came when they saw their faithful colleagues who have been with company for 20 years being retrenched and out of jobs. The economy turn bad and the jobless rate is HIGH.  Then they start to PANIC, as they they need a stable flow of monthly income for their daily living expenses.

Many people read and know about the HIGH growth rate of the Internet community.  A high growth rate of Internet users means that the majority of them already incurred a SUNKEN COST which is their computer and Internet connections.

However, most did not leverage the used of their computer and internet to earn money online by starting a Legitimate Internet Business.  They rather spend their money on other expenses like replacing their DVD player, handphone, cars to the latest model rather that investing on themselves and their retirement plan. 

Compare with other investment, a home internet business is a flexible, stable business that can allows you to earn an unlimited income enough for you to RETIRE EARLY and COMFORTABLY.

However, a home internet business take TIME and EFFORT for you to learn and it is wise to start early.   News like internet scam are overly stated as THOSE who usually falls into these business SCAMS have NOBODY to blame but THEMSELVES as they still believe those fantasy GET RICH FAST and WITHOUT work story.

What you should do is to Find and Join a Large and Established company which have at least been in operations for a minimum of 5 years.  The longer the business is in operations the better as they are UNLIKELY to scam you.  Large company usually have an establish system in place and you don’t have to worry that they will run away with your money. 

Give yourself a ONE year plan of continuous effort to learn how to run a home internet business to build your foundation and your RETIRING PLAN will no more be a dream. 

Remember this, there are NO so called SECRETS to succeed on the internet.  Those people you see who are successful started their home online business several years ago and they are just reaping what they sow.  They worked hard to build their business foundations just like the person who finally win the Olympic Championship.  What you didn’t see is their years of sweating before reaching their goals.

Wishing you success in your Early Retirement Plan.

Jeffrey Sawyer asked:


There are alarming signs of untrustworthiness, particularly if you are familiar with your partner. One of these signs is increased social contact with members of the opposite ***. Such friendly affection may take off as passionless but as time passes by, intimate feelings may develop. When such a situation arises, the couple should talk about the friendship that is growing its demarkation line.

Social interaction contributes a key role in commitment between a couple. If somebody is exposesin an environment where cheating is tolerated or even taken as a sign of manhood or maturity, having an illicit affair is not a big issue.

In addition one may not be meeting another partner’s social or emotional needs, if the relationship is strained or is on a shaky ground this could lead to an affair. Staying closely with your partner in tought times is essential for strenthening the relationship.

Spending too much time apart could also spell trouble. In instances where one devotes much time at work there is likely a deterioration in the relationship and much more distrust even you get calls from your partner, your trust on your partner could be in question since you are far apart. This can be remedied by spending more quality time. It’s also important to schedule in time for leisure activities together since such strenghten bonding. A lack of this may cause one party to outsource from elsewhere. More often partners commit infidelity when their sexual attention becomes a big issue when sexual fullfilment becomes a big issue. Often times married couples take their partners for granted and set out the start of break up. This yieds issues in their sexual intimacy paving the way for one to feel neglected.

One more thing to be suspicious about is phone usage. Most males contact their illicit lovers thru the house telephone line or their own handphone lines. Secret phone talks that take an unusual twist when you enter the room are a sign that he is hiding something. Feeding habits also vary which mirrors those of your partner’s lover; these cannot be kept and are not voluntary.

What I have shared are possible signs of an affair. If you want to prove adultery, you may need more tools to help you out.

Serendipity asked:


If I were to microchip a pet what is the furthest the gadget that reads the chip could be away from it – or are we only talking inc..er centimeters?
Glad you agree with my shed theory Gonz – however I was contemplating using it on a person – would NASA still help?

erin wong asked:


There is no doubt that bigger is better when it comes to computer monitors. The more you see, and the larger you see the images, the better your computer experience, whether you’re gaming or working. If you’ve decided to increase your monitor capacity, congratulations; however, you still have one more question to answer: should you buy one large monitor, or two separate monitors? Let’s look at the question from a couple of different angles.

Viewing Space:

When it comes to pure visual area, nothing beats a nice big monitor. You can find a number of different brands offering Widescreen LCD Monitors in sizes up to 30 inches or so (larger with some setups). The primary benefit to using a single large monitor is that you have no interruption of the visual field. In other words, you can see the entire image with no breaks, whether you’re looking at your desktop or playing your favorite online game. Dual monitors work just as well, though they have an interruption between the monitors. There is no distortion or image loss, but the lack of continuity can be disconcerting for some users.

Many Samsung LCD Monitors have an incredible viewing angle, tons of connection options and great performance, especially the SyncMaster line, making this a great selection for a large LCD Monitor, specifically 23” and above. Better known for their LCD Displays and LCD TV’s, Sony LCD Monitors overall have stellar picture quality with high resolution and a plethora of features, but these beautiful monitors carry a hefty price tag.

Price:

Hands down, dual monitors win out over their larger brethren. You can purchase two midrange monitors for much less than you’ll get a single large screen version. If you’re economically minded (or just strapped for cash), this is the option for you. If you’re concerned about the lack of continuity mentioned above, don’t be. You’ll find that your vision adapts quite well to the separate monitors. After using your dual setup for a little while, you’ll wonder how you ever managed to do anything before.

HP LCD Monitors are great monitors in all size categories. They have an attractive design, outstanding performance and an approachable price tag. Depending upon the series, HP has some very affordable monitors in the 17”-20” range, perfect for setting up and saving money on a dual monitor setup.

Additional Hardware:

If you’re going to run dual monitors, you’re going to have to upgrade the graphics card that came with your system. For some reason, computer manufacturers haven’t made the logical leap that aftermarket graphic card makers have. Namely, that two monitors are better than one. In other words, almost all computers come with only single monitor capabilities.  The good news is that almost all modern graphics cards worth their salt come with dual monitor hooks ups. This includes both ATI and NVIDIA.

An additional option is to use a converter solution, such as Matrox. These are adapters that plug into your existing graphics card and can then split that signal to two monitor plug ins, much like the old splitters used to get cable to more than one television from a single line. Both options have their advantages, though a new video card comes with additional onboard memory for better graphics capabilities. Additionally, any Windows version above Windows 95 can handle multiple monitors.