Archive for Hardware
Microsoft’s Arc Touch Mouse
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Microsoft’s newest mouse flattens to be the ultimate portable device.
From a Microsoft Presspass:
REDMOND, Wash. — Sept. 1, 2010 — Some say the mouse’s days are numbered, but today Microsoft Corp. proves the gadget is alive and well by unveiling the Arc Touch Mouse, the first mouse designed to flatten for portability and pop up for comfort. The new mouse features Microsoft’s first touch scroll strip for easy navigation — just move a finger slowly for controlled scrolling or flick for hyperfast scrolling. Windows-based PC users will love packing up their laptop bags without the added bump of a mouse, as the Arc Touch Mouse flattens with just the touch of a finger.
As the computing landscape evolves to offer new ways of interacting, such as touch screens and touch pads, the mouse is also evolving but holds true to its core purpose: providing comfort and precision to users when navigating the PC.
“This is not the first time that the mouse has been threatened — look at 10 years ago when people started buying laptops that had integrated pointers and touch pads. Still, the mouse category continued to grow and grow,” said Brett Ostrum, general manager for the Hardware Group at Microsoft. “The reasons people need external mice will not change: comfort and precision. The Arc Touch Mouse just demonstrates again how committed Microsoft is to continuing to bring great new mice to consumers.”
Read the rest of the press release here: http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/press/2010/sep10/09-1ArcTouchPR.mspx
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How to Fix Slow Printing of PDF Files
Posted by: | CommentsBy Glenn Lamb (Contributed)
I experienced a major problem with my HP Officejet Pro 8500 printer. When printing PDF files there was a long delay before the file would print. This is not acceptable for a top of the line inkjet printer.
I called HP tech support three times and was given several things to try with no improvement. A search of the internet showed that this is a common problem.
Why You Should Build a Music Server
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By Michael Lihl
Are you an avid collector of music?
Imagine accessing your entire music collection using a single remote control, or browse album covers without getting up from your chair. No more disc flipping. Look up your favorite tracks within seconds or create play lists across your entire music collection. Your precious discs reside in a safe place to prevent them from getting scratched.
All of this and even more is possible with a digital music server. Virtually any modern computer (PC or Mac) plus cheap hard-disk storage is powerful enough to act as a music server that can handle thousands of discs in loss-less uncompressed quality.
Build a reference digital audio transport that can compete with players at any price!
More Benefits of Digital Music Servers
According to the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), sales of physical discs have been constantly declining in the past 5 years as consumers are flocking to downloadable MP3 files. There is evidence to suggest the CD era is drawing to a close although physical discs and vinyl will certainly coexist with computerised systems for some time.
Here’s what you will be able to achieve by setting up a music server:
How to Setup Printer Sharing on Windows 7 For Use on Windows XP
Posted by: | CommentsBy Erik Mjelde
Printer sharing on Windows 7 is necessary if you have a USB printer or parallel (LPT) printer. Newer printers may have Wi-Fi or a LAN connection for sharing with multiple computers. By setting up printer sharing, you are enabling other networked computers to connect and print.
Let’s start with setting up Windows 7 for printer sharing.
Review: Kindle 3 e-book Reader
Posted by: | CommentsA co-worker recently purchased a Kindle 2 e-reader from Amazon after they recently dropped the price. She said she was thinking of buying one anyway, but the
price drop helped her to purchase it sooner rather than later. She is delighted with it and takes it to the beach, among other places. She brought it in for me to take a look at since I was curious to see if I would actually prefer the Kindle over a book on a full time basis. I didn’t think I would; although I can see where an avid reader where prefer to take a Kindle along rather than a large book, such when traveling. I guess I just like the feel of a book in my hands, plus I have so many books on my shelves that I haven’t read yet!
So now the Kindle 3 is here and a review has appeared on CNet.
In the introduction, they have this to say:
