A quartz watch is one that uses a tiny, paper thin piece of quartz to measure the time. An electrical pulse is sent into the quartz which causes it to vibrate. This vibrating is then picked up by the watch and it is measured. Then, the vibrating pulse is sent to the hand which turns the second hand another second. Every sixty seconds, it turns the minute hand. Finally, every sixty minutes, it turns the hour hand. What Makes a Quartz Watch Work The quartz in the watch serves as Read More

If you have ever wanted to display the same image or video on two or more separate monitors, you can understand the need for a VGA splitter. VGA splitters are great for home theater projectors that are used in classrooms and home theaters as they allow you to continue using your desktop while you fiddle with the projector. VGA splitters can also be used with your computer configurations to display one thing on one monitor and something completely different on the other, from the same computer. In this article, we Read More

Global warming is a very hot topic especially with the high amount of stress put into the need to stop it. The big question is, what causes it to occur? The answer is not so simple and is very difficult to pinpoint. There are several different variables that are thought to be the cause of global warming. The climate is always changing. The Earth goes through cycles where it is warmer than usual and colder than usual. With global warming being a fear on many people’s minds, the question comes up: what are Read More

One of the perks to using a cell phone is the ability to send a text message to someone which is a short message comprised of text. By sending a message, you can communicate with someone without having to call them. Text messaging has become an incredible craze around the world and because of that, cell phone companies have created numerous unlimited plans to try and capitalize on this craze. Texting itself is not that difficult. However, getting to the point where you can text can be a bit confusing Read More

The first thing anyone should do when deleting an operating system from a computer, is backup the computer’s contents. This is because deleting the operating system involves deleting the partition of the hard drive that is located on, causing all data to be lost. The user can backup his/her files by going to My Computer, copying the Local C Drive, and pasting it to another hard drive on the same computer, CD/DVD, USB flash drive, online server, external hard drive, or memory card. Boot Disk Once the user backs up the Read More

When resetting an iPod, all of the music and files on the iPod are safe. However, some of the settings such as time and date might be lost after doing a reset. But if your iPod freezes, you will have to reset the device. How to Reset an iPod With a Click Wheel To reset an iPod with a click wheel–iPod Nano 1-5 generations, iPod classic, iPod 5th generation, iPod with color display, or iPod mini 1-2–toggle the hold button from on and then to off.  After doing this, simultaneously Read More

The iPod is a handheld digital device used for storing, transferring, and playing music and video files. There are several different models but they all have a similar basic design which consists of a “click-wheel”, a screen, and a lock/unlock switch at the top that prevents the controls from being accidentally activated. The earlier models of the iPod consisted of a hard drive but as technology improved, the newer models were equipped with flash memory, which can be found in any USB-based device. Flash memory allowed for the iPod to Read More

Iris recognition refers to the technology that identifies an individual through the photographing and verification of his/her eye. Iris recognition is a biometric technology and is also referred to as biometric security. Iris authentication is becoming increasingly popular as a security measure in industry, government, and military organizations due to its high degree of accuracy, safety, and simplicity (in terms of using it). How does Iris Recognition Work? Iris recognition combines pattern recognition, options, and computer vision technologies to authenticate an individual’s identity. First, the system takes a zoomed-in picture Read More

An Apple MacBook can last some time without the keyboard getting damaged. If the keyboard gets damaged (for e.g. a loose key falls out of the setting) or the user simply wants a new keyboard, he/she will need to replace the keyboard in question. The MacBook has a fairly simple case that users with the correct tools can service. Note: Later MacBook computers have a “unibody” construction that gives the appearance of tighter seams that are difficult to pry open. Choosing to replace a MacBook keyboard outside of the warranty Read More

Flash is a much needed program installed on web browsers to access a lot of video media on the Internet. While there are other forms of viewing video on the web–HTML 5 being one of the pinnacle examples–Flash is still the most coveted form and therefore, having the right version is important. To determine what version you do have is a very simple process. The first step is to visit a website that has Flash enabled on it. One of the easiest examples if CNN.com. If you go there, they Read More