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The Technological Age: Is Utopia becoming achievable? - Joel Hendon
The Britannica Concise Encyclopedia explains technology as follows: Application of knowledge to the practical aims of human life or to changing and manipulating the human environment. Technology includes the use of materials, tools, techniques, and sources of power to make life easier or more... Submitted 334 days 22 hours ago.

Why Do You Need To Be Connected? - Michael Ramzy
Sam walked into the mall only to see what changes had been made in the years since he had last been there. The place was crowded, yet not overly so. There were stores and people in all directions, and he noticed there were kiosks set up in the main aisles for what he liked to call mini-stores.... Submitted 3 years 31 days ago.

Microsoft Really Needs To Take Lessons From Apple On Marketing - Laura Trahan
It is no secret that our family is an Apple family. We are those annoying people with the Apple logo stickers on the back of the car. Our kid walks around proudly with his free Apple logo camp shirt. Yes, my husband is the annoying guy in every office talking about how everyone should switch to... Submitted 2 years 126 days ago.

Comcast is a Miserable Bunch of Bastards - Missing Link
Comcast should be sued. I would do it myself but I don't know if I have a case against them or not. They are incompetent and uncaring people, and they're slowly driving me nuts. At the very least they are invading my privacy; they have my phone number aligned with some stranger's account. Is... Submitted 3 years 185 days ago.

Red and Green laser pointers - Robert Galagas
Background on laser pointers A laser pointer is laser shaped like a pen that is designed to be portable and hand held. Laser pointers were originally used to project a dot or point from the beam that can be used to point out items or objects to an audience such as during a presentation. With... Submitted 4 years 326 days ago.

What Home Spy Camera Do You Want? - Monty Lee
Many regular homeowners want a spy camera to protect themselves from thieves and burglars. Another reason is that they may want to spy on some of their family members. Such homeowners usually do not know exactly what they want and need. There are so many (maybe even too many…) options on the... Submitted 5 years 151 days ago.

How Security Systems Work - Jeff Hyndman
Many homeowners and business owners are often confused by the terminology and the explanations given them by a security alarm representative. Sometimes what is recommended may be a good system, but it may also be beyond the budget of what many homeowners or business owners can afford or want to... Submitted 5 years 170 days ago.

iPod vs. Velcro - Battle of the Super Products - Brandon Cornett
I’m a sucker for a good battle. Not an all-out war, mind you -- just a good tow-to-tow, one-on-one slugfest. Think Holyfield vs. Tyson, Alien vs. Predator, or Ashley Simpson vs. anyone with ears. I’m also a sucker for ingenious products. So in the spirit of combining these passions, I’m... Submitted 6 years 2 days ago.

How to Convert VHS to DVD with a DVD Recorder - Cole Figgins
When preserving your favorite movies or memories, the standard used to be VHS video tapes . But with the advancement of DVD technology , the advantages of DVDs proved to outweigh those of VCR tapes. Video tapes can wear out over time, becoming bent, damaged or dirty. The cassette casings are... Submitted 6 years 65 days ago.

The Pros and Cons of Ceiling Speakers - Dale Ewans
Office buildings, airports and restaurants were the first homes of ceiling speakers. They can be easily recognized by the dense grilles that pour decibels right into your head. But why would someone want ceiling or in wall speakers, instead of a pair of normal, efficient and highly... Submitted 6 years 94 days ago.

The Beginners Guide to IVR - Interactive Voice Response - Jason Morris
The Beginners Guide To IVR – Interactive Voice Response The term IVR is short for Interactive Voice Response, which is a telephony technology that allows interaction between callers and a phone system to acquire or enter information into a database. More and more companies are turnin Submitted 6 years 151 days ago.

Types of Digital Cameras - Amber Lowery
Types of Digital Cameras If you are in the market to purchase a digital camera, you have surely seen several different types of cameras. It isnt exactly clear what the differences between the types are, and it can be confusing trying to choose the digital camera thats right for you. In this... Submitted 6 years 201 days ago.

Women Are Taking a Greater Interest In Electronics - - Jessie Eldora
Women Are Major Electronics Consumers. Women are taking a greater interest in, and have a more sophisticated understanding of electronics than ever before. Women actually spent more on technology last year than men, according to the Consumer Electronics Association. It says women accounted for... Submitted 178 days 20 hours ago.

Last Year When We Used to Be Rich - or The Tale of My Washing Machine - - Lise Howe
I waited for over 5 weeks for Sears to repair my one year old washing machine. Sears repair men have come out four different times with various new replacement parts but the washing machine is a big, new, complicated front loading steam washing machine, which can't be fix. These days, nothing is... Submitted 2 years 324 days ago.

Sanyo HD2000 Two in One - - Shariq Mahmood
Sanyo has done good job in promoting usage of handheld camcorders over the past many years. They are continuously updating the range. Have a look at Sanyo's pistol grip design HD2000 that can record video in full 1080p HD resolution at 60 frames per second (fps) and is a proper dual-mode... Submitted 2 years 329 days ago.

Why use Burial Cable for Outdoor Speakers? - - Ben Peverly
Getting ready to install those outdoor speakers you bought in your landscape, huh? You got everything you need, right? I am guessing that your purchased the following: Outdoor speakers, check! Amplifier, check! Burial grade speaker wire ...what? You mean you bought just standard speaker wire from... Submitted 2 years 339 days ago.

Hooking Up Your Outdoor Speakers - - Ben Peverly
You are reading this because you purchased some outdoor speakers and you need some guidance on hook up, right? Well then this is the article you have been looking for! In this session we will discuss the tips and techniques on hooking up your stereo/amplifier in your home to your outside sound... Submitted 2 years 344 days ago.

Best Camera Binoculars - Tanya Turner
Camera binoculars have many uses. You can use it for bird watching, during picnics and trekking. Researchers also use it to track rare birds and animals. This is a comparatively new piece of technology and not yet widely popular. However in recent years many people discovered how useful and fun... Submitted 3 years 125 days ago.

HDMI to Component - Vic Metten
Several people a day are searching for an interconnection solution by trying to connect HDMI to Component outputs through a cable for their high-definition equipment. Unfortunately, this isn't a matter of rearranging wires and having the right type of connector. There is a fundamental analog... Submitted 3 years 133 days ago.

Preparing to Install Your Home Theater System - Vic Metten
So getting that new HDTV and Hi-Definition DVD player sure has you excited. Now that your home and everything is unboxed and sitting around you on the floor, you see the 50 or so colored jacks staring at you, saying, "Plug me in!" Yes, connecting your Home Theater system can be a daunting task... Submitted 3 years 254 days ago.

Consumer Watch: QPL Material - Susan Howard
When in the market to purchase wire and cable, you may require QPL approved material. But how do you really know whether or not a product is QPL approved? The QPL, which stands for "Qualified Products List," is a listing that identifies both materials and suppliers whose materials are approved... Submitted 4 years 145 days ago.

What Is Voltage Drop? - Susan Howard
Let’s face it; you’ve probably never heard of the term Voltage Drop, and if you have, it isn’t something that crosses your mind every day. However, making it a consideration every so often could be beneficial to the life of your operating equipment. Misconceptions are common when it comes to... Submitted 4 years 279 days ago.

Video Surveillance Equipment - Part Two - Jeff Sandine
Employee theft and customer accidents are two of the largest contributors to a business’s expense line that can be controlled through the use of video surveillance equipment. Being able to dispute an accident claim with video evidence that the alleged accident did not occur in the way in which it... Submitted 4 years 352 days ago.

How to Build a Pinhole Camera? - Monty Lee
Do You Want to Build Your Own Pinhole Camera? Read On… As you probably know, these days, there are all kinds of cameras designed for different purposes. From digital and photo cameras to hidden or tiny spy cameras. There’s one more type of cameras that has gained popularity over the long years.... Submitted 5 years 195 days ago.

Antenna - Base Station CB Antennas - mgrcentral
Continuing with our research into the CB craze of the mid 70s we'll take a look at what were considered the elite antennas when it came to having a CB setup. While the truckers may have ruled the roads and channel 19, it was the everyday hobbyist who ruled the airwaves from his home, and rule... Submitted 5 years 323 days ago.