Sending Faxes over an IP Network There are many different instances where sending a fax is required. This is actually a costly service which will require the use of a fax machine which is capable of sending information over a phone line to its destination. An alternative to this is a much lower cost service which works in much the same way. It is Called Fax over IP or “FoIP” for short. It basically takes the fax message which could be from a piece of paper or directly from the computer being used to Read More

High resolution basically means that an image is reproduced with a high level of detail. Usually, it refers to an image that is of very high quality, where there is a lot of detail. When talking about high resolution, most people are usually referring to digital images such as digital photographs, television resolution either on a standard CRT screen or digital TV set, and computer monitor resolution. High resolution is also referenced when talking about digital cameras, scanners, photocopiers, and printers. Resolution in Standard and High Definition TV Sets One Read More

Knowledge management is all about learning about and keeping track of a company's assets and special traits. These traits can include inventory, employees, location, or how the company conducts business. Knowledge management is essential to a company's survival and expansion in the business world. This article will go over some of the key components of knowledge management and the goals that knowledge management brings to an organization's attention. Improved Performance The first thing that a company looks at when using knowledge management is how to improve the overall performance of Read More

Onyx is a free maintenance software that is specifically designed for Mac OS X. Onyx allows Mac users to maintain their software and devices from one convenient user interface. For example, Onyx allows users to delete cumbersome files and programs, run maintenance programs, configure parameters of Apple applications, and verify the integrity of startup files and systems. Onyx can also manage log files and notifications about Apple devices, delete caches of old webpages, and display information on the user interface that relates to the progress of running applications as well Read More

Computer users frequently encounter CMOS Checksum Bad Error for many reasons. This error may be frustrating, but the good part is that it can be solved easily. There are very few reasons for the CMOS Checksum Bad Error, hence they can be handled effectively. The Error Explained A checksum is computed as an error detecting code to guard the BIOS settings stored in the CMOS memory. The CMOS Checksum Bad Error is an error that occurs when the CMOS values turn out to be incorrect. The CMOS memory stores a Read More

When a printer isn’t used often, sometimes the ink dries up inside the cartridge and this results in it not working properly. Using the print cleaning option under utility can often times work in cleaning the cartridge, but at times, it doesn’t always do the trick. After trying five or six times to clean it that way, you’ll need to do it manually. Fortunately, this is an inexpensive process that requires rubbing alcohol and water. The first step is to take hot water and submerge the cartridge. Allow it to Read More

Value stream mapping is a popular manufacturing technique. It analyzes the flow of materials and information necessary to create a product or provide a service. The technique originated at the Toyota Corporation and is referred to as material and information flow mapping. It can be applied to any process that requires improvement. When using value stream mapping, the process being analyzed is illustrated in a step-by-step manner that depicts details such as material receipt through product assembly. It is most typically applied when a company is looking to improve process Read More

A hybrid airship is an aircraft that combines the technologies found in conventional aircrafts and airships in starting and maintaining its flight. It will have the large airbag within a cylindrical body so it looks like a conventional airship, but it will also have wings and rudders like a regular airplane. Airships, Balloons and Conventional Aircrafts An airship (better known as a dirigible or blimp) is an aircraft that uses a large inflatable compartment or chamber which is filled with a gas. The gas (usually hydrogen or helium) used in Read More

Blubox Blubox is a powerful image compression software that is made for the Windows Operating System. Blubox allows users to manage their photos by comprehensively organizing them in a list of archives, folders, and web folders. Blubox is able to compress images by up to 90% while maintaining image quality. Blubox can handle a wide variety of image file formats including JPEG, TIFF, and BMP. Blubox can use photos to create slideshows and can email both images and slideshows directly from within the user interface. Blubox is completely free and Read More

Power over Ethernet (PoE) is a system that provides a constant supply of DC power to a computer network using the same Ethernet cables used for connectivity. Devices such as network cameras and IP telephones can hence be powered without the need for extra wiring. PoE is easy to maintain and requires little or no human intervention. Another name for PoE is Power over LAN (PoL). In order for Power over Ethernet to work effectively, the electrical current must flow through the data cable at the main supply entrance and Read More