Technology Update

GPS Applications And Uses

admin — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 08:07:00 +0000

What are the uses for GPS? There are many, both for individuals, corporations, and the government.

Military

The military uses GPS technology to guide missiles, track and control forces and facilities, and more. GPS has allowed command and control of forces to greatly advance their eff...

Easy Navigation in the Woods or on the Water with the Garmin eTrex GPS Handheld

admin — Sat, 21 Mar 2009 08:05:01 +0000

I am an expert navigator with a map & compass but neither is as effective or as easy as the eTrex.

I highly recommend the Gramin eTrex as a basic navigational aide. It's also a great starter for learning about GPS systems. It does everything it's meant to and does it very well.

Garm...

7 Ways GPS Can Save You Time, Money, Your Mind, and Even Your Life

admin — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 10:12:00 +0000

Here are 7 ways to save with GPS:

1. Have a personal trainer at a fraction of the cost! Devices such as the Garmin Forerunner GPS provides a way to keep track of the time, speed, distance, and pace information for athletic activities. It also provides a way to measure the amoun...

GPS Systems and How They Work

admin — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 09:11:02 +0000

GPS stands for global positioning system, a system that has been established and is managed by the Department of Defense. The GPS system utilizes satellites that have been put into orbit that help people determine their exact positioning on the plane t- whether it be for the purposes of navigatio...

Cisco CCNA Cerfication Should You Take The One-Exam or Two-Exam Approach

admin — Sun, 15 Mar 2009 10:01:00 +0000

Cisco CCNA Certification:

Should you take the one-exam or the two-exam approach?

One question I'm often asked by CCNA candidates is whether to take the "one big exam", or take the two separate exams required by Cisco to achieve the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) exam.

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The Eternal Vigil For The Google Box

admin — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 10:03:29 +0000

Amid rumors that just won't die, the eternal vigil or wait for the Google Box rages on. Google protests it is not building a Google Box. If you believe them, your next question should be -- why the hell not?

Recent fury about a Google Box was again unleashed at the latest CES (Consum...

Global positioning system (GPS) – A Complete Review

admin — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 08:06:01 +0000

Our ancestors used to work extremely hard to protect themselves from getting lost in this mysterious world. They used to erect monumental landmarks, study conventional land maps and of course they used to mark the stars in the night sky.

But today it is very easy to know one's position. Yo...

Personal Technology and Crime Fighting with GPS

admin — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 08:11:33 +0000

Many believe a crimeless society is in our civilizations near future for many reason. These folks make an excellent point indeed and it makes sense, as technology has been a very great way to stop crime. Personal Tech Devices as seen at the Las Vegas 2006 Consumer Electronic Show seem to be movin...

The Walled Garden

admin — Sat, 07 Mar 2009 08:10:40 +0000

For those of you who aren't familiar, the walled garden is a term used to describe the situation where carriers control all content that goes to their device. Being able to sell directly to consumers is a very costly service that few can afford.

The walled garden is dealing some serious bl...

High Tech NovTel GPS

admin — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 10:06:27 +0000

The NovTel GPS system is definitely something to talk about and indeed becoming quite famous as it just happened to be the GPS system riding on board of Stanford University's Volkswagon which just happen to win the DARPA Grand Challenge and the 2-million dollar cash prize. If you will recall the...

Defining Your Online Persona

admin — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 09:10:39 +0000

When I think about all the tasks I do on the internet and all the great services that I use on a day to day basis, I have realized that my name and information is scattered all over the place. I have decided to try and organize and professionalize my online persona. This article is about my exper...

Introduction and Brief History of Satellites and Communication Satellites

admin — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 10:10:03 +0000

Introduction and Brief History of Satellites

A satellite is any object that orbits another object (which is known as its primary). All masses that are part of the solar system, including the Earth, are satellites either of the Sun, or satellites of those objects, such as the Moon. It is not...

SMS service Gaining Popularity

admin — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 10:10:15 +0000

Short Message Service (SMS) is on the edge of becoming a big-time player in the wireless technology. SMS has grown in popularity far beyond anyone's initial expectations. SMS is a smart and trouble-free method to interact with our friends living even in farthest corner of the world. In the age w...

Keep That Hard-Drive Clean, Would You

admin — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 11:06:26 +0000

Your PC, just like your home, office or car, needs to be cleaned regularly. Find out what software solutions will do that unwanted task for you, so your computer stays fast, "healthy" and fully functional.

4DiskClean Gold (RSS Systems)

4Diskclean Gold finds and fixes PC problems fas...

Internet Dial Up Access Providers

admin — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 08:03:51 +0000

Although the use of high-speed broadband Internet access is now on the rise, dialup Internet access is still widely available. This is because dialup access is still the most economical way to connect to the Internet. In places where DSL and other broadband Internet technology are not yet present...