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Simple Tips That First Time Laptop Buyers Should Know

lancecorner — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 13:23:33 +0000

Buying a new laptop computer can be exciting and at the same confusing especially to first time buyers. But before buying a new a laptop computer, you should first examine yourself. Are you going to use the laptop for personal use or for just plain recreation? If you are a kind of person who is always on the go, then a laptop computer is going to benefit you more. For those who are planning to buy a new laptop computer, keep in mind this laptop buying guide as these will be helpful to you.

1. Specifications really matter. Laptop specifications are very important in choosing the right laptop. Look at the speed of Central Processing Unit (CPU). Examine size of the Main Memory (RAM) and the size of the hard disk. The bigger the size the better.

2. The CPU speed. The processor or the Central Processing Unit (CPU) acts as the brain of the computer. The processor fetches instructions from the computer’s main memory memory. So, select CPU high speed processor for better laptop performance.

3. Hard Disk Drive. The hard disk serves as the storage media. The bigger the size of the hard disk the better. So, select the hard disk with high storage capacity so you can store more data and photos on your computer.

4. Battery Life. Select the a laptop computer that uses a lithium -ion (li+) battery with high voltage and high in mAh. Some laptop batteries require you to change frequently and some easily overheat. Keep in mind that laptop batteries loses 50 percent of its power when used especially laptop temperature reaches 45 degrees level.

5. Type of Display. Since laptop is using LCD, select an active matrix type of LCD monitor. Laptop computers using passive matrix type of display is now slowly getting outdated. Matrix type of display offers more excellent viewing experience and sharp images over passive matrix display.

6. The Main Memory. Choose the Main Memory or Random Access Memory (RAM) with higher capacity. High speed Main Memory helps improve laptop efficiency by enabling laptop computer to have more programs running at once.

7. Wireless Connectivity Feature. Most laptops nowadays available today are Wifi-ready. Choose a Wifi-ready laptop as this will enable you to get connected on the Internet in Wifi places.

I hope this simple laptop buying guide would help get th laptop that works for you.

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Game Consoles Are Dangerous To Your Health

lancecorner — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 04:33:47 +0000

Major home video game consoles are found to have a variety of hazardous chemicals that could potentially harm users. This is according to Greenpeace International; an organization focuses on the reservation of the environment. Among the hazardous chemicals include beryllium, bromine, polyvinyl chloride and phthalates.

The test also reports a significant amount of bromine which is believed one of the causes of impaired memory functions and other human health problems. However, makers of XBox360, Wii, PS3 have reduced their usage of hazardous chemical with in their game consoles. Example is the Sony PS3 where the circuit boards are free from bromine.

The Greenpeace still believes that it is possible to make environment-friendly game console by utilizing materials free from toxic.

Electronic gadgets such as game consoles are considered as one of the primary contributory factors towards the increasing number of waste products known as “ewaste”

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Move Over Wifi, WiMAX Is Here!

lancecorner — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 12:08:44 +0000

We have become an avid fan of this “Wifi thing” nowadays. And why not, it enables us to get connected on the Internet wireless using Wifi–enabled gadgets such as laptops, mobile phones and more. But for now, let’s forget Wifi and turns our head to the future of microwave communication technology known as the WiMAX.

WiMAX is a short term for Interoperability for Microwave Access. Devices using WiMAX technology can cause more power than devices running on Wifi. WiMAX signal can reach up to several miles like the range of a mobile phone tower signal.

Once WiMAX will be fully developed and implemented, user can now go anywhere in the city or even drive across the country and still enjoy Internet services. (more…)

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Trivia Post: World’s Largest WiMAX Network

lancecorner — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 12:01:11 +0000

The largest WiMAX network in the world can be found in Pakistan. The WiMAX network covers 17 cities. The construction of the WiMAX network made Pakistan is one of the pioneers in utilizing the technology of WiMAX.

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Outsourcing As A Way Of Life

lancecorner — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 11:49:49 +0000

It is already 11 in the evening in Manila, the Philippines but many offices especially in corporate buildings are still open. People are very busy working like answering telephone calls, submitting business proposal, developing software projects and the like. Lights are turned on and public transportation is still alive at night. These scenarios are common as the wave of the outsourcing boom hit this part of the country. The growth of outsourcing changes the way people work as more and more people are now working at night especially in contact centers. Outsourcing companies like animation, software development and web and graphic companies in the Philippines have fueled the growth of job opportunities and bring more business activities even at night time. There are new jobs descriptions that never exist long time ago like online telemarketer, transcriptionist, outbound call center agent now become a big time career because of the outsourcing boom.

People usually work from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm but in outsourcing industries like call centers, transcription and some web and graphic companies in the Philippines, the working hours are different. People usually work in a graveyard shift. People working in outsourcing companies such as in call centers and web and graphic companies in the Philippines enjoy great privileges like high salary rate, health insurance, perk, premiums and other incentives. (more…)

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Try This Guess Your Birthday Trick!

lancecorner — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 11:12:27 +0000

I just learned a new trick on how to guess your birthday. It’s fun and interesting. You can share this trick to your friends and other group of people. You just ask the person to think of his or her birthday and you are going to guess the day. I learned this through lifesmith website. Here is how to do it.

1. Ask the person to take the number of month to his/her birthday.

For example:
January – 1

February – 2 and soon…

2. Multiply that month number by 5
3. Add 6
4. After that, multiply the total by 4 (more…)

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How To Convert File To PDF

lancecorner — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 11:08:08 +0000

How to Convert File to PDFThere are many applications that are available online to help you convert file to PDF. PDF stands for Portable Document Format. The PDF is a popular format used by many websites like downloadable forms.

Hereunder are some of the popular choices on converting file to PDF: (more…)

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Telecom Carrier Signifies to Carry iPhone in the Philippines

lancecorner — Sun, 01 Jun 2008 08:17:50 +0000

The success of Apple iPhone in the United States will soon be replicated as some Telecommunication companies in Asia signified to carry iPhone in their respective countries.

Now, iPhone will even become more popular and is expected to become a hit once this will be available in Asia this year.

Globe Telecommunication, a big telecom firm in the Philippines had already signified to carry iPhone in the Philippines. Globe Company signed an agreement with Apple for this particular project. (more…)

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Which is Better CRT or LCD Monitor?

lancecorner — Sun, 01 Jun 2008 07:59:26 +0000

Before buying any kind of monitor, you should ask yourself as to what kind of monitor you really need. The two most common types of monitor widely available today are Liquid Crystal Display better known as LCD and the CRT or Cathode Ray Tube. The Cathode Ray Tube or CRT monitor is very common and this is usually used by many computer users. CRT is a heavy, cube-shaped type of display. The LCD on the other hand, has a slender design and consumes less power. The most common monitor sizes are 15, 21, 17, 19 and 21 inches. (more…)

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Interested to Work in Computer Jobs in Singapore?

lancecorner — Sun, 01 Jun 2008 07:56:00 +0000

Singapore is one of the most progressive countries in the world and has become a business hub in the Asia Pacific region. Singapore ranked seven in the latest survey for the most competitive countries in the world. It has become a favorable destination for many travelers, investors and even foreign nationals who are looking for career opportunities like banking and computer jobs in Singapore. Singapore has a total land area of 692.7 sq km. You can tour around the country within just one day! (more…)

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