Technology > Apple A large screen Apple 27″ LED Cinema Display can cost about $800. For about $400 more, the iMac all-in-one computer and display seems like a bargain. However, because it is an all-in-one computer, the display has no video input. There is only an output jack for an additional external digital video display.… Continue reading Using Apple iMac as External Notebook Computer Video Display
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Google Offers Inexpensive Web-based VoIP Telephone Service Similar to Skype for Making Phone Calls
Technology Summary. On 26 August 2010, Google announced the addition of free VoIP telephone service for outgoing phone calls to the US and Canada with very low rates to the rest of the world. While most chat services offer text, voice, and video chat from computer to computer, the new Google service allows for calls… Continue reading Google Offers Inexpensive Web-based VoIP Telephone Service Similar to Skype for Making Phone Calls
GrubbeGraphics.com – Graphic Design and Comic Creations
We want to welcome graphic designer and comic creator Joel Grubbe of GrubbeGraphics.com as the latest member of our content provider team. Joel Grubbe has been working with graphic design and cartoons for over two decades. As with most artists, Joel draws from the existing contemporary forms for inspiration. However, his work is clearly unique… Continue reading GrubbeGraphics.com – Graphic Design and Comic Creations
WordPress.com – Simple and Inexpensive Website Hosting
Summary. Those seeking a professional, secure, inexpensive, and easy to manage website can probably look no further than WordPress.com where you can get started with a new website in minutes. WordPress.org is the website for those seeking to choose their own website host and independently use the free WordPress software for website management. Using WordPress… Continue reading WordPress.com – Simple and Inexpensive Website Hosting
Apple Magic Trackpad Brings Touch Interface to Desktop Computing
Effective Living > Technology > Apple Summary. Apple technology users have enjoyed various implementations of multitouch found on the Apple Macbook, MacBook Pro, iPhone, iPod Touch, and more recently the iPad. Apple has now announced the Magic Trackpad for desktop users, meaning that the touch interface is now available for all Apple products. Multitouch gestures… Continue reading Apple Magic Trackpad Brings Touch Interface to Desktop Computing
Apple Rechargeable AA Batteries Offer Long Life With Eco Green Energy Smart Battery Charger
Technology > Apple Summary. Apple recently announced that they are now selling rechargeable AA batteries with a special charger that senses when the batteries are changed to significantly reduce its standby power usage. “The Apple Battery Charger has one of the lowest standby power usage values of similar chargers on the market. That’s the energy… Continue reading Apple Rechargeable AA Batteries Offer Long Life With Eco Green Energy Smart Battery Charger
Using Symantec Norton Ghost 2003 for Image Backup, Restore, and System Recovery
Technology > Resources Summary. Symantec (Norton) Ghost 2003 is a utility program that makes it possible to create a complete system image that can be restored later (to the same computer) in the event of a hard drive crash. The backup includes data files, as well as the operating system, programs, and settings. The Ghost… Continue reading Using Symantec Norton Ghost 2003 for Image Backup, Restore, and System Recovery
Apple MacBook Pro Battery Life Depleted Rapidly When Using Skype
Effective Living > Technology > Apple Summary. When using Skype on an Apple MacBook Pro, the battery is drained quickly and depleted of power. It is predicted that Apple will use the high-quality low-power video camera technology from the iPhone 4 in future notebooks to reduce the power drain. Problem Cause. Skype places a high demand… Continue reading Apple MacBook Pro Battery Life Depleted Rapidly When Using Skype
Apple Program Application Icon Image Files For Use in Articles
Effective Living > Technology > Apple Summary. When writing articles about software programs for the Apple OSX computer operating system, it’s nice to use the program icon image associated with the software. This document explains how to obtain a nice crisp and clear large image of the program icon, such as the iCal icon shown… Continue reading Apple Program Application Icon Image Files For Use in Articles
Apple iTunes Cover Art for Album App iBook Icon Image Files Now Playing or Selected Item View
Effective Living > Technology > Apple Summary. When writing articles about music, books, or apps in the Apple iTunes store, it’s nice to use the cover art or image associated with the product. It’s possible to have the Selected Item or Now Playing artwork in the artwork viewer window. This is all explained below. Cover… Continue reading Apple iTunes Cover Art for Album App iBook Icon Image Files Now Playing or Selected Item View
Apple iBooks for Purchasing, Downloading, Importing, and Reading PDF eBooks Using iTunes and the iPad/iPod/iPhone
Effective Living > Technology > Apple Summary. The Apple iBooks reader (available on iTunes) was recently upgraded to work with eBooks in Adobe Acrobat PDF format as well as with books sold through the Apple iTunes store. Reading PDF eBooks With iBooks. Follow these instructions to read PDF eBooks or other PDF documents using the iBooks… Continue reading Apple iBooks for Purchasing, Downloading, Importing, and Reading PDF eBooks Using iTunes and the iPad/iPod/iPhone
Apple iPhone Battery Percentage Depleting Quickly Running Low or Out in a Few Hours
Effective Living > Technology > Apple > iPhone Problem Summary. After upgrading the iPhone 3G or 3GS to the Apple iOS 4 software for the iPhone you may notice rapid depletion of the battery. This can even happen without upgrading. Sometimes poorly written applications will continue running, seemingly even when the phone is in sleep… Continue reading Apple iPhone Battery Percentage Depleting Quickly Running Low or Out in a Few Hours