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For the great travelling worker out there, the capability to get online and utilise the tools back at the office is a major plus. Now found in an increasing volume of Nokia hand sets on sale today are Business Phones. These intelligent bits of high-technology allow you to get your data through internet browsers & e-mail your customers and workmates. In fact, your business phone operates in a similar way to your note book might, except it is smaller than half of the volume. Nokia sell business phones on their UK website.

Nokia, as they say, concerns itself with connecting people. Nokia also believe that mobility makes firms healthier. Mobility gives one the freedom to collaborate and carry out business externally to the traditional work environments and times. Nokia provides an expansive assortment of business devices. Each and every one of these is aimed at various sorts of consumer.

Drawing on their business range Nokia supply four individual types of business hand set. These are communicators, smart phones, messaging devices and mobile telephones. Nokia business devices support solutions like Nokia Intellisync Wireless Email. Nokia have done some research and it has been evident that people employing wireless email accomplished an average extra fifty five mins. of work per day. This is assumed to increase to 80 minutes extra productivity per day December 07. Yet another perk of utilising a Nokia Business sets is that they may save some dosh for your business or you individually as you’ll not depend upon two distinct devices - you can have all you need encompassed in 1 device.

Their sets are outstanding for companies and for professionals. All the sets have beautiful designs, they’re all very compatible and also very easy to use, once you’ve used them for a while. The email abilities are superb with support from Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Microsoft Office 97, 2000, 2003 & XP and also it is compatible with zip manager & Adobe Reader. Users can send & receive emails along with chatting on the sets but also they are able to get the up to date calendar and the contacts info. The email facilities will function in offline mode which means people can read & write e-mails whilst the network is unavailable.

Although the business phones from Nokia aren’t all particularly small scale, what people need to remember is the sets are good dimensions when you consider what they’re capable of. Nearly all the hand sets have a full keyboard and back-light, a large landscape screen and also an easy to use one press feature which accesses the email .

A business hand set is not going to be for everyone but for the gains it provides to folk who will make use of all the functions, it’s assuredly going to make their lives easier.

When the mind was fidgety, like a monkey

When you felt restless, it helped to understand drives. The mind perceived, recognized and interpreted. It set goals and acted. Those five faculties were managed by sovereign intelligences. Out of these, it was the fourth intelligence, which set goals, by translating feelings into drives. A feeling of fear dictated an escape drive, whose purpose was to achieve safety. That demanded instant responses, varying across species. A deer bounded away. A bird took flight. A fish swam off. While the activities of running, flying and swimming differed, it was the the drive, which achieved the objective of escaping. Drives often made you restless.

Intuition managed drives

Drives have been described in the book, The Intuitive Algorithm. Intuition, a pattern recognition algorithm, enabled the mind to respond, from input to output, within just 20 milliseconds. The incredible speed of this process depended on massive combinatorial memories in nerve cells and this elimination algorithm. These vast memories enabled nerve cells to remember and trigger drive sequences, with infinite contextual finesse. Drives enabled birds to build nests, selecting secure locations and suitable materials. The wracking sobs of sorrow, or the relaxing movements of a belly laugh were both drives responding to emotions. Such drives were the inherited responses of nerve channels to varying feelings and emotions.

Search components of drives

Not all drives produced motor outputs. To achieve their objectives, drives also demanded an intelligent evaluation of the environment. If the objective was to escape, that goal was hardly possible by heading into the predator. Increasing the distance from danger demanded evaluation of many escape routes. That goal could even be achieved by slipping into a safe sanctuary, inaccessible to the predator. Like the underside of a rock.. Drives involved a search of multiple contexts to discover the right answer. When a person sat down to write a shopping list, drives evaluated the stock in the larder, the likely menus, the stock of toiletries, and cleaning needs. Drives delivered item lists to the working memory, to be jotted down. By contextually searching the mind, drives played a valuable, creative role.

The “Aha” experience of drives

Such drives, searching across varied contexts, were not limited to humans. Konrad Lorenz described a chimpanzee in a room which contained a banana suspended from the ceiling just out of reach, and a box elsewhere in the room. “The matter gave him no peace, and he returned to it again. Then, suddenly - and there is no other way to describe it - his previously gloomy face ‘lit up’. His eyes now moved from the banana to the empty space beneath it on the ground, from this to the box, then back to the space, and from there to the banana. The next moment he gave a cry of joy, and somersaulted over to the box in sheer high spirits. Completely assured of his success, he pushed the box below the banana. No man watching him could doubt the existence of a genuine ‘Aha’ experience in anthropoid apes”. Even monkeys inherited creative drives. And restlessness.

The burden of responsibility

The need for a solution had given the animal “no peace.” This dilemma was not limited to animals or just ordinary people. It was a problem at the highest levels of professional life. Mathen had retired as director of a major medical college and hospital, where he had gracefully managed the myriad problems faced by the institution. He mentioned that, when he rose from bed the morning after retirement, he felt as if a heavy burden had been lifted off his shoulders. His subconscious drives, seeking solutions to a barrage of issues, had become inhibited. He felt unburdened. A multitude of such drives operated in your mind. Some of those could discover no solutions. Which caused restlessness. Understanding those drives and acting to manage them could be a step to peace of mind.

Many conflicting goals

Life was a creative process, facing a train of baffling problems. The options were to fight, compromise, or retreat. Each context triggered distinct emotions. Anger, friendship, or fear triggered competing drives. Intuition provided a narrow focus to each drive, by eliminating concerns that did not fit its own feeling. For the drive supported by anger, amicable memories were eliminated. Each drive held a partisan view. As evidence built up, the emotional strengths of the drives varied. Opposing emotions competed for control. Intuition acted in the limbic system to establish the most powerful emotion as the current feeling. The current feeling triggered its own drive. Competing drives, which opposed the feeling were inhibited and became unavailable to consciousness.

Clashing drives

You were conscious of the dominant drive. But, other divergent drives continued as subconscious search processes. Many sought to achieve opposing objectives. More often than not, these furtive emotions perturbed you. For some, this process created massive internal conflicts. How could the conflicting viewpoints of the mind be integrated? How could a multitude of clashing drives be focused on the problems of coping with life in a harsh and unforgiving world? Across the ages, many solutions were offered to focus the mind and still conflicts. Over time, meditation, chanting and breathing routines were found to be beneficial. But, that treated the symptom, not the problem. The long term solution was to broaden the narrow focus of the competing drives. An integrated approach to life would empower consciousness.

Which was the real you?

But, where was consciousness? Which was the real you? Nature had a mechanism, which isolated the truth. When an animal sensed danger, it sniffed the air to investigate. It was a process which generally stilled neural activity. Survival, in a perilous world, demanded a responsive approach, free of distorted views. An inquiring mind was the most open. And, it was not as if an investigation needed to be about life threatening concerns. Even when you wrote a shopping list, that very inquiry stilled background thoughts. In the end, that curious personality was the true you. The superior consciousness. The most powerful intelligence in nature. That questioning drive was devoid of emotions. Open to recognize the new. All other drives had fractional views. Views, which were distorted, or bending to the whims and fancies of anger and fear, or love and compassion.

The spreadsheet list

For worrying issues, you did not need costly counseling. You could begin you own investigation. Just an exercise on a spread sheet assisted this process. Just as in a shopping list, a search process was set in motion. This routine began by listing, line by line, any aspect of a vexing problem, as it came to mind. A short line would be entered, in a single cell of the spread sheet. Like a shopping list. It could just begin with, say, “Downsizing” and go on down. Many conflicting emotions surged in the background. Each line would be a thought, which could point to pages of reports, or be just a hunch. It represented a particular feeling. The curiosity drive was powerful. It would bring in differing viewpoints. Each viewpoint was noted down. These views would arrive in conspicuous sequence.

Emptied mind

When you noted them down, you brought them into consciousness - into the view of isolated and competing drives. The more outraged drives, including four letter references to corporate stupidity, became conscious of opposing viewpoints. Raging emotions could have eliminated those muffled, crucial insights. The average issue would fill about 60 or more cells. All your views about those uneasy rumours in the office. It was a process which emptied your mind concerning the subject. By the time the list was over, the mind would have thrown up many rival positions. Opposing viewpoints usually brought the needed balance.

Organized thoughts

Once the list was over, a label was entered for each thought in an adjacent cell on the spreadsheet. From a calmer perspective, labelling an entry became easier. The slimming down of the corporation was not the end of the world. There could be promotional opportunities. Even possible career improvements. Solutions were bound to emerge. So an entry in a cell could be labelled as an “opportunity.” Each such label would fit several more entries. Gently, the picture cleared. Subsurface drives which triggered anxieties came out into the open. Things at the back of the mind, which went thud, in the dark. The process ended with sixty thoughts in a dozen labeled categories. A “sort” of the labels column would arrange similar ones together, in alphabetic order. Listing similarly labeled ideas together would bring clarity. They became groups of consistent, allied thoughts.

Creativity from a stilled mind

Isolated drives came out into the open. A dispassionate consciousness viewed the tumult and made sense. Unlikely worries seen together distilled reality. Purged anxieties. The less likely outcomes could be ignored. The inevitable ones had to be accepted. That left you with the actions you could take. Invariably, the things you could do never took all that much time. The rest of the stuff just climbed off your chest. Acted on, ignored, or accepted. Another threatening issue would have been acknowledged, accepted and foreseen. Over the years many such concerns raised their heads. Each time, the spreadsheet evaluation balanced the mind and stilled its hidden anxieties. When major concerns in life were sorted out, the creative forces of the mind converged. Anger and fear, love and altruism cooperated to search for solutions which met all the concerns of the mind. An integrated mind was the most creative force in the world.

About the Author

Abraham Thomas is the author of The Intuitive Algorithm, a book, which suggests that intuition is a pattern recognition algorithm. The ebook version is available at www.intuition.co.in. The book may be purchased only in India. The website, provides a free movie and a walk through to explain the ideas.

Anyone who is a leader or member of a group and wants to get things accomplished knows that there are many issues and challenges that groups commonly face as they seek to find creative solutions, launch new initiatives, and create high performing teams.

The Book Leading Groups to Solutions addresses how team leaders and team members can collaborate, problem solve, plan, organize, and make decisions by exploring models and tools that enable facilitators to help groups achieve their goals.

This book is not about meeting management, nor is it about how to present or speak in front of a group. It is not about how to train or teach people, though this can be part of the process.

This book is about the collaborative process of building consensus, creating synergy, and harnessing collective energy to create innovative solutions. The practical ideas guide group facilitation through combining the best individual thinking into one focused effort and creating shared commitment so that the implementation of solutions is supported and sustained long term.

With 55 combined years of experience, in research and client work, we’ve observed group facilitation and behaviors in many situations and have learned a few things about what makes an effective team. We also put our own facilitation skills and process to the test as we discussed, debated, and argued the merits of various approaches and theories. Even the writing and editing of the book required that we “walk our own talk” as we resolved differences, defined priorities, and created a coherent message.

We believe that the principles and suggestions in this book will help everyone who spends time in teams. Whether leading, participating as a team member, or both, you will find that this book provides a practical framework for facilitating effective teams.

“A solution is the result of many ideas coming together.”

About the author:

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It is beyond any doubt that Sir Isaac Newton was not only one of the most brilliant scientific minds the world has ever encountered, but also one of the most influential. His incredible volume of work, and his remarkable theories helped to define modern science. Sir Isaac Newton is rightfully renowned for his work as a philosopher (Newton was a deeply devote man of Christianity, reputed to have spent more time with his bible than his science books), mathematician, alchemist, and perhaps his most famous role, a groundbreaking physicist.

Like many of the wisest men in history Newton is a reported recluse - only one small romance is ever credited to his name, a teenage relationship with the stepdaughter of a man he was lodging with at the time. The relationship was short lived and from thereon out Newton is said to have lived his life as a bachelor. However a thoroughly modern theory has developed as of late which may begin to shed some light on the reasons behind why Newton was - despite all his fame, brilliance, and reputation - such a secluded, quiet, and perhaps even withdrawn person. Asperger’s syndrome.

Hundreds of years after the great scientist passed away, the idea that he may have suffered from this unique form of autism (a heritable condition, that is sometimes seen in families of people who have particularly high interests in maths and science) sprang to life. It is a condition that is thought to be present from birth, and which is classified as a form of “high functioning autism”. In other words those who suffer from this condition are believed to be able to function relatively “normally” in society, yet they share certain characteristic traits.

Many with Asperger’s (which is thought to be more prevalent in men than women) have above average intelligence. For example Albert Einstein, Carl Jung, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Nikola Tesla are among the growing list of great minds that are also suspected of having had this condition. They display an atypical personality, often having highly focused, concentrated interests in only a few subjects (which they engross themselves in rigorously), and a late development of speech and language skills, or other language oddities. In a nutshell it appears that those with Asperger’s are somehow devoid of the innate capacity to see and follow the usual ways of social interaction, and do not inherently know how to share and express their own feelings in social situations (lack of “normal” body language, etc). In other words they become fast targets for the somewhat misguided term “loner”, a word that is repeatedly linked to Isaac Newton.

Many with Asperger’s develop an almost obsessive level of interest in a particular field or subject (which can be virtually anything) or two, they may spend every available moment of their time on this subject and rarely seem to have patience for things that are not related to their passions. So engrossed was he in his work that Newton invented the cat flap (a hinged “door” or flap of material that a cat can enter and leave the house from) just to avoid having to get up and let the cat out.

Under these guidelines it seems that Newton was a hallmark example of Asperger’s syndrome. A quiet and subdued man, Isaac Newton is said to have rarely spoken. In fact, despite being a member of the British parliament for two years, the only comment ever credited to him in the Parliamentary records was a request that a drafty window be closed. When it came to his friends, they were somewhat few and far between, and those he did have were often treated with only a moderate level of friendship. Deeply devoted to his beliefs and the subjects he studied and wrote on, Newton even gave lectures to vacant halls when no one showed up at his speeches.

In the later half of his eighty four year life, Newton suffered a nervous breakdown, depression, and perhaps even paranoia. All these things give weight to the idea that he may have suffered from Asperger’s Syndrome, yet they do not for a second detract from the brilliant, influential work that Newton carried out in his lifetime. For whether he did in fact have some form of autism or whether he was just exceptionally zealous and devoted to his interests is of little relevance. What matters are the extraordinary discoveries, ideas and legacy that this quiet English genius has given to the world.

An avid and deeply passionate medical writer, Jessica Cander was delighted to be able to tie the subject of Sir Isaac Newton to Asperger’s Syndrome, as well as some of the scientific aspects of this great mastermind’s life. Whether she is writing about health, the latest medical research findings or looking up facts about Isaac Newton Jessica enjoys turning to http://www.answers.com for great information.

Bodies With Lots to Say.

I once read somewhere that at least 90% of language is
non-verbal. How do we communicate then if only 10% of a
language is actually spoken? The simple answer is body
language. In general day-to-day life we are constantly
reading other people’s body language. From just walking
along a street and looking at passers by, we ascertain
whether someone is friendly, hostile, approachable,
standoffish or just indifferent. All this information is
gathered and assessed subconsciously and without uttering a
word.

Have you ever been in a room a shop or a park for example
and spotted someone you took an instant dislike to? You
don’t know the person, you’ve never seen them before, yet as
soon as you looked at them they irritated and annoyed you.
You didn’t like what you saw but you are totally unaware of
the reason for this feeling.
The object of your irritation could be extremely attractive
to lots of other people in terms of personality, looks and
general demeanour, but to you - well you’ve already decided
that you just don’t like them but you don’t know why.

The answer is simply that their body language is
incompatible with your own. This is no-one’s fault; it’s
just one of those quirky things that happen from time to
time. The point is that all this information has
subconsciously been gathered, analysed, assessed and a
decision made without a word being exchanged.

Everybody at some time or other has heard comments about
body language such as when someone is talking to you and
they fold their arms they are subconsciously putting up a
barrier. Salespeople in the belief that it will give them
an edge in business and negotiations sometimes take up the
study of body language or ‘kinesics’ as it is often referred
to. For instance, by being able to read the body language
of their prospective client, they feel they are equipped to
pre-empt any negative responses that may be forthcoming.

It is a matter of personal opinion as to whether you think
that would work or not. One final thought to leave you with
though - when someone is talking to you and they fold their
arms; remember - sometimes they might just feel more
comfortable that way.

About the Author

I am a proofreader of hard copy items and website copy. I also write web copy.

This is a dangerous world for a computer user- threats multiply by the hour designed to swipe your data, cripple your network, steal your identity and in general- wreck havoc. Fortunately you can arm yourself to battle these menaces with several top software programs. And the best part is that these applications are free. So strap on your seatbelt and let’s get started!

The first weapon in your arsenal should be anti-virus protection. Many of the popular and expensive programs tend to slow down PC performance and require an annual paid subscription. My impression is that they work no better than their “freeware” cousins. A good recommendation/alternative is AVG Free Edition from Grisoft. This program may not feature every single bell and whistle offered by some of the more commercially available apps, but it does provide rock-solid protection with all the tools needed to keep your system free of viruses, worms and Trojans.

Next in line: the firewall. A firewall is essential in preventing others from breaking into your machine. These hackers will steal your data, destroy your system or attempt to convert your computer into a “spam zombie” (remotely using your computer to send spam email) so using an effective firewall is a must. Owners of Windows XP (Home or Professional Edition) may be familiar with its built in firewall, however many options abound. While there are numerous offerings in this category, the Zone Alarm Free Firewall is a sure bet.

Now that we have anti-virus and firewall protection, let’s address a topic I hear more and more frequently: what to do with all of those pesky passwords? Luckily there is a stellar new program, CyberScrub KeyChain designed specifically to address this perplexing problem. Distributed free, KeyChain stores not only your user names and passwords, but all of your addresses and credit card details. All passwords and sensitive data are stored under a single master pass phrase, eliminating the need to recall scores of unique access combinations. You simply highlight and click a password protected website from a small browser toolbar and KeyChain fills in and submits your log in details. As powerful web-based form filler, the long and tedious process of typing in your credit card and address info is a click away, making shopping a snap. All data is protected with strong encryption for your safety.

Of course no discussion of computer protection would be complete without discussing the scrounge of spyware. Every bit as insidious as a computer virus, spyware seems to multiply exponentially with new forms of malware limited only by the creative schemes of the evil geniuses that produce them. Spyware can easily take control of your machine, opening and closing your CD bay, serving objectionable browser ads, hijacking your homepage, logging your keystrokes to steal your passwords and more. So if you don’t have protection against this menace, take action now. Lavasoft offers a very good program, Ad-Aware SE Personal.

While this list is by no means exhaustive, it will provide the essentials to protect your PC and data. So don’t delay- your computer needs you!

Bill Adler is a free-lance writer based in Georgia, specializing in computer security.

You are probably familiar with the saying “different strokes for different folks”. Well, this phrase rings especially true when it comes to computers and their uses. While a computer may be perfect for one person, it may be useless to somebody else. This is because there are so many variations of what’s actually inside a computer. For this reason, many people are opting to have their computer systems custom built. If you are one of the many people contemplating a similar idea, you may be unsure as to where to start. In this article, we’ll present you with a guide to choosing a custom built desktop computer.

The number one appeal for people in choosing a custom built computer is price. It is often far cheaper to build a computer than it is to buy one new from a company. To get the most out of your custom built computer, you will first have to identify the key components that you absolutely need. This will help save you time and money. So, let’s take a look at the perfect custom built desktop computer for a variety of users.

In today’s world, many people use a desktop computer for only two reasons – word processing and internet surfing. If you fall into this category of user, you will have no problem choosing a custom built desktop computer. When deciding on a processor you basically have two choices; Intel and AMD. It is important to note that for simple web browsing and word processing, there is virtually no difference between the two processors. It is recommended that you go with an Intel Pentium 4 or an AMD Athlon. This is strictly a matter of preference, and you may want to do additional research to determine which is right for you. You will also want to determine the amount of memory you make available in your desktop computer. Again, for simple tasks such as these, anything more than 512MB will be more than sufficient. The rest of your system can be built with average secondary components, such as sound and graphic cards, and a CD/DVD drive.

If you happen to be a big-time gamer, you will need a computer with more RAM as well as better graphics capability. It is recommended that you upgrade to 1MB or 2MB of RAM. It will also enhance your game-play experience if you install a faster processor, perhaps even a dual core processor. These processors make it much easier to multitask while providing the ultimate gaming experience. Lastly, don’t forget to add a nice monitor and speaker system if you are building a computer geared towards gaming. This will also add to your overall enjoyment of your system.

The final type of user we would like to cover in this guide is the person who does a lot of work on the computer. This person will need a high-quality motherboard, which is always the most crucial element of any good computer. A motherboard helps your computer run at its optimum level, while ensuring all secondary components work properly. Somebody who stores a lot of data on their desktop computer will need to invest in a high-end motherboard. In addition, this type of user will also benefit from extra RAM, which will help in storing files.

This guide to choosing a custom built desktop computer should only serve as your first step in making a more informed buying decision. In addition to the aid of this guide, you should also perform thorough research and work with a trusted builder. It is important to remember that what you are putting into your custom built desktop computer will allow you to get the most out of it. Good luck!

I recently took a good look at what was keeping me from accomplishing what I needed to do. After all, I had my goals. I had them written down. I read my affirmations daily. And still, I was not achieving what I wanted to do.

Leaving town was a major undertaking. And that’s not good when you’re a professional speaker! I need to be able to leave at a moment’s notice and arrive ready to give my full attention to my audience. So it was time for a look at what was holding me back. Here’s what I found.

1. I used my desktop computer in the office. However, my accounting program and contact databases were on that machine, so my assistant also needed to use it. We sometimes found ourselves waiting for the other person to get off the machine before we could do what we needed to do.

2. I used a 3-lb laptop on the road. Though I rarely used them, I had to pack the CD player and floppy drive, plus the docking bar with the parallel port on it - just in case I needed any of those items.

3. I often found myself without a file I needed or a contact’s information. It took me up to an hour or two before I left town each time to decide on and transfer what I needed to my laptop, then another 30 minutes or more when I returned to update my desktop with all I had worked on while I was gone.

4. I had an early 2MB Palm V that could not hold any e-books and did not sync with my Outlook calendar and contacts. So again, I spent a lot of time copying and pasting information between my desktop or my laptop and my Palm.

In general, things were not working well and the problems were pretty obvious.

Here’s how I resolved most of my issues.

1. I bought a new laptop. This is 3 years newer than the other, but it’s four times faster and has a larger screen. And while I traded a 3-pounder for a 7-pounder, my new laptop has a built-in floppy and a built-in CD burner. That means all the pieces are with me all the time. And with the CD burner, I can back up data quickly or move it to another computer easily - very nice when you need to use someone else’s computer!

2. I moved my desktop to another office for my assistant. That means she and I can be working at the same time on the rare occasions I’m in the office - what a concept!

3. I only put the programs I need for my tasks on my laptop. So if I don’t think I should be doing it, I didn’t load the software. I did not put my accounting program or my databases on my laptop; instead, I’m delegating those tasks to my assistant (another new concept!) If I need to look at anything on those programs, I’ll walk into her office and check.

4. I purchased a new color Palm. It’s color with lots of memory. Best of all, it syncs with Outlook contacts, tasks, calendar and notes. Plus it uses Word and Excel, as well as Adobe Acrobat Reader. This is truly revolutionary! To ensure I have the information I need with me, I put the Palm into its cradle and it automatically syncs everything. No more deciding what to take, then copying and pasting it! I find I’m editing Word documents on the plane, plus I’m getting a lot of the e-books read in airports and sitting alone in restaurants. When I want to create an article from scratch (as I’m doing with this one), I use the keyboard.

In short, my travel life has changed dramatically in the past 2 weeks! And as I walk back into my office this afternoon, I’ll pull my laptop out and put it on my desk, then sync it with my Palm. I will have everything with me that I’ve had on the road for the past 10 days. My assistant’s work life won’t be interrupted and we’ll never lose a beat in getting the job done!

Just the sense of calm and control are worth it. No more frantic transferring of files as I leave. No more waiting to use my computer while she prints invoices for the month. No more… well, you get the idea! I’m thrilled with the make-over!

Do you need to review your productivity? Take this short quiz and see:

1. Do you always have the information you need with you - either on your cell phone, your laptop, and your PDA (personal digital assistant, such as a Palm Pilot or IPAQ)?

2. Are you trying to share a computer with anyone else?

3. Can you get on the Internet as often and as long as you need to?

4. If you need a client file while you’re traveling do you have it? Can you get it within 15 minutes - even after hours?

5. If you need to move a file or print a file, so you have a way to do that while you’re traveling?

6. Are there tasks that are not getting done? Why? Could it be cured by shifting or adding technology?

Remember: Technology is a tool that works FOR us. If you’re working harder and longer because of the technology, it’s not working the way it should. Don’t put off productivity!

For more on productivity, get Jeanette’s special repor “Ten Most Overlooked Productivity Tools” at TechTamers.com

Dr. Jeanette Cates is an Internet strategist who works with experts who are ready to turn their knowledge and their websites into Gold. Her reputation as a speaker and trainer has earned her the title of The Technology Tamer. Jeanette shares her news and views in OnlineSuccessNews.com

Thinking about buying printer ink cartridges online? Looking to save money by shopping on the internet for your printer supplies? Ths good news is that you can save money by purchasing your printer cartridges online.

The first thing you will notice if you are new to shopping for printer supplies online is all the many choices you have. It can be very confusing. There are brand name oem cartridges, compatible and generic ink cartridges, remanufactured cartridges and even ink refill kits to refill cartridges.

Generally, the cheapest choice are the compatible ink cartridges. These are made by many companies and are meant to be used with brand name printers. These are very popular with consumers. Many online printer supply stores sell them. You do have to be careful when purchasing them though because a poor quality cartridge will not make your printer happy.

Brand name cartridges can also be found online. These are generally very high quality cartridges made by the manufacturer of the printer. These are more expensive than the compatible cartridges but you can often find great deals on them online.

Other choices include remanufactured cartridges and refill kits. Remaunfactured cartridges are cartridges that have been cleaned and refilled. Ink refill kits are kits that contain all you need to refill your ink cartridges. These can save you a lot of money however you have to know what you are doing to avoid problems so they are not for everyone.

When shopping online for printer supplies, consider buying from an online store that is well regarded by its customers. Make sure you get a money back guarantee on your cartridges. It might also be a good idea to buy a few items, this way you can save on shipping costs.

About the author:

Tom is webmaster of http://www.inkcartridge.info which offers basic information about printer ink cartridges

Good news digital TV is here!

What is so great about digital TV, you wonder?

Well, for one thing resolution is much improved. Currently, analog television provides up to 500 lines of resolution. The resolution of an analog TV is 720 x 486 for a total of 349,920 pixels. Digital TV especially high definition television provide resolution of up to 1920 x 1080 pixels. which gives total of 2,073,600 pixels. That means the resolution of high definition TV is 6 times greater than analog television. Also, the pixel in analog television resembles that of a tall building that is it is tall and rectangular. HDTV pixels are 4 times smaller which means you get 4 times more pixels in a given area and giving four times more resolution. That means you get sharper and clearer pictures.

High definition TV has a aspect ratio of 16:9 while analog TV has an aspect ratio of 4: 3. Our field of vision is more attuned to a wider view . We have a rectangular field of vision rather than a square one . That means our eyes see more of the left and right rather than the top and bottom. A wide screen image fills more of our field of vision and provide a better picture. Films and movies are also made closer to 16:9 ratio aspect so when these movies are shown on TV you wouldn’t get your picture cut off or the annoying black strips on your TV set.

High definition television enables you to enjoy Dolby digital surround sound. That means you can have 5.1 channels of sound for your left ,center and right front speakers and two rear surround speakers and finally a sub-woofer. Isn’t that great?

Conventional analog TV uses interlaced display which show images with 60 fields or 30 frames in a second. Each frame is broken into two fields consisting only of even or odd rows of 240 lines. The odd rows are shown first and the scanning process starts from left to right , then top to bottom . The whole process is now repeated for the even rows. The process creates artifacts such as visible scan lines and becomes more apparent as the size of the TV screen increases. The flickering which occurs also makes our eyes tired. Digital TVs support progressive scanning which draws 60 full frames in a second instead of only 60 half frames in a second. You get a smoother image with less flicker and scan lines are hardly noticeable.

Going digital means you have greater choices of programmes than before. Broadcasters can choose to broadcast standard definition television which permit multiple programming. Broadcasters are limited bandwidth to broadcast their channels. They make use of compression technologies called MPEG2 to remove unnecessary parts of a picture . Take an example of a beach scene where someone saunters across the beach. The only object that moves is the person. So data is being transmitted only for the movement of the person from left to right while the old data is used for the sky, the sea and the beach.

Remember your disappointment on seeing a NSTC TV screen with snowy images /ghostly images? This is because of broadcast signal is being blocked or the broadcasting station is too far. Well, you won’t have this problem if you have a digital TV. Images are either picture perfect and you don’t receive it at all. This is the nature of digital technology which is either 1 or 0.

In time to come, digital television would encompass the use of interactive television. Instead of just sitting in front of your television being a couch potato, it offers you opportunity to shop online, play games and enjoy other activities.

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