With the three-dimensional imaging, a technology increasingly growing, it is possible to see old insects of several tens of million years or a 2700 year old lemon, destroyed during a funeral rite. Thanks to recent technological advances in three-dimensional imaging, it is now possible to speak of the samples retained by the paleontologists. If, hitherto, it was impossible to see inside of … [Read more...]
General
Explanation of different terms used for computer hardware, computer software and in the Internet.
Risks related to prolonged usage of computers and how to avoid them
Meta analysis with 234 retrospective studies from 1986 to 2007 revealed that 6.3 out of 10 employees working in front of computer screen feel ocular-visual (cons 4 of 10 among other employees) problems, the median age being at 57 years. In DuPont Inc, United States, 535 accidents counted during two years (1999 and 2000), eighty-one percent were related directly or indirectly to CTS (carpal … [Read more...]
Major trends of evolution of the Computer : 1950-2010
The history of mankind is accelerating. Of the four billion years of existence of our planet, all known species are less than one hundred million years, humans have past less than a million years, the oldest picture on the wall of a cave is of 30,000 years. There are just 500 years, the invention of the printing press accelerated the dissemination of knowledge. 200 years separate us from the steam … [Read more...]
Tips for buying a laptop
The laptop has largely taken the place of the good old desktop pc . Today the laptop has several significant advantages and allows a degree of freedom (such as being able to write a post on his couch with the computer on the lap while watching television). Choosing a laptop is not made lightly, unfortunately a lot of my customers look at first the performance of their next purchase, very rarely … [Read more...]
Do not smoke infront of your Computer
The smoke released during the combustion of tobacco is not a homogeneous substance. It contains about 4,000 different items that occur in gaseous or solid. Even today, all these substances are not known, nor is their effect on human health. The person who smokes a pack of cigarettes per day absorbs 6 kg of dust (= 10 briquettes) in twenty years and a cup of tar per year. Before being eliminated by … [Read more...]
What to buy : Mac or a PC?
"Coca-cola or Pepsi?" "Petrol and diesel? "orange or lemon? To be or not be? That is the question. There are tradeoffs in the world that seem intractable and everyone just looking for their reasons for choosing. In the world of technology, if there is an existential question that has never gotten answered is: Mac or PC? Both systems have fierce supporters and detractors and comparisons, while … [Read more...]
What is Computer Forensics?
It really pushed to new height of forensics, and many people have become aware of its possible uses. It requires great skill and a keen instinct for investigation. The severe shortage of experts has led to enormous competition between e-business private consulting, computer leasing forensic professionals, making the computer highly paid legal profession. Senior police officers in computer law can … [Read more...]
Registry Bloat-What they are?
The term registry bloat means the Windows 7 (or any other Microsoft Windows Operating Systems) registry is filled with obsolete or unnecessary data those are useless on that machine and will only slow down the machine, interfering with normal operations or cause malfunctions or crash the programs. Many forms of malware such as spyware and Trojan horses can also cause this registry bloat by adding … [Read more...]
Ten things you should not do with your computer
Most computers work perfectly normally most of the time. But, like any other machine things can go wrong. Without proper softwares all computer equipment stops working.Here is some points which you should never do with your Windows 7 PC. 1. Never turn off your computer simply by flicking the power switch, even if you have assigned the power button as shut down switch from Windows 7 Power options. … [Read more...]
Problems of using Registry Cleaners for Windows 7
When you make a choice to use a registry cleaner, there are some important questions you should ask yourself: Are you getting this from a reliable source? Is it a reputable program that will help me anyway? Why I need to use a Registry cleaner? You can usually answer these questions by doing a little research on it. Microsoft directly says nothing about registry cleaners and Windows 7. … [Read more...]
How to ensure your computer’s safety against virus
If you use a computer even rarely, chances are that at some point of time, you have been effected by a virus. If you were lucky, the virus may have been embarrassing you by only wasting your time and energy but if you were not so lucky may have you lost your valuable data. The viruses are a threat to Microsoft Windows based computer across the world. Thus, to reduce our risk of virus infection, … [Read more...]