Linux referred to the usually free, unix-like Operating systems based on the Linux kernel and is GNU GPL based software. The large, commercial distribution was from 1992 through the licensing of the Linux kernel under the free GNU GPL. In 1983, Richard Stallman launched the GNU project with the goal to develop an Unix-like, POSIX -compatible operating system. Linus Torvalds is an important person … [Read more...]
OS X Tips and Tricks : Features You Might Not Know
OS X Tips and Tricks lists some of the hidden features, less known features covering both of UNIX origin or added by Apple for their need or forgot to remove. Previously, we published another quite related article named TextEdit. Any level of readers will enjoy these OS X Tips and Tricks for sure. OS X Tips and Tricks : … [Read more...]
Macro Lens : Properties and Alternatives
Macro Lens is a special lens which makes it possible to get a larger magnification such as 1:2 or 1:1 Optically. The word Optically is important as because if you crop a picture to make the image appearing like 1:1, it will not be a Macro Lens. If the effective magnification of an zoom lens is not known, it can be determined with test shots. A lens is referred as Macro Lens if the optical … [Read more...]
Mac TextEdit Tips and Tricks
Mac TextEdit Tips and Tricks can reveal some of your unknown or little known features than by default we usually use.We love or hate, TextEdit is a part of OS X and both Apple and Microsoft for unknown reasons think, the default text editor should be like they are, although TextEdit is many times better than Windows default text editor named Notepad. Mac TextEdit Tips and Tricks exists for that … [Read more...]
Macro Photography and Studio on the Table
Macro Photography is an arena where the importance of selection of photo accessories is immense. In many cases the table is the studio for Macro Photography. Previously we published two important articles on Macro Photography. The first one is a basic article on Macro Photography and second one is some tips on Macro Photography. Basics on Macro Photography and Studio on the … [Read more...]
Kensington Security Slot and Lock for Laptops
Kensington Security Slot and Lock for Laptops are intended to deter or to some extent prevent stealing of Windows based Laptop or MacBook Pro with steel cable. It is officially known as the Universal Notebook Security Cable. Windows based laptops are practically a joke by build, but this Kensington Security Slot actually has a metal plate extension to the only one metal board on which all the … [Read more...]
Myths About Private Cloud
Myths About Private Cloud decreases the chance of expandability for a company or an organization. Both public and hybrid cloud computing can be used selectively. Definitely, there are points where still even for Private Cloud, the questionable quality of security exists. This is the sole reason why certain kind of organizations and institutions avoid the Private Cloud. But, Myths About Private … [Read more...]
Close-up in Digital Photography
Close-up has special significance in Digital Photography as Close-up is often referred to as being as Macro Photography which however technically is not true. Close-up is common in filmmaking and still photography to emphasize a person or an object. Close-up photography is one of the kind of shots used regularly. Basics about Close-up in Digital Photography We published the details … [Read more...]
Photos Inspired by Nature
Photos Inspired by Nature - Grassy plains to lush forests to arid deserts, nature is a matter of exceptional inspiration for photographers. Let us explore. From the smallest insect to the largest tree you want to capture is actually the beauty of nature. Valuable advice goes here in this article Photos Inspired by Nature, to help you improve your nature photography ! Photos Inspired by … [Read more...]
Verbose Output on OS X : Tool to Troubleshoot Delayed Shutdown Time
Verbose Output on OS X is actually quite helpful tool to Troubleshoot Delayed Shutdown Time. A delayed shutdown time on Mac gives the feel of using a Windows PC. We can agree to have 25 seconds long shutdown for ours Windows Laptop, but where is the fun when a Mac does not shuts down instantly like switching off a television set, leaving a black screen full of unseen greetings ? Definitely, a Merc … [Read more...]
ARM Architecture : The Processor Behind Smartphones and Tablets
ARM Architecture is currently most widely used Processor architecture for embedded and mobile devices. But they are being in consideration for the servers too. ARM design was introduced in 1983 by the British computer manufacturer Acorn as a development project. ARM architecture actually describes a family of Reduced instruction set computing based computer (RISC) processors. Previously, we … [Read more...]