A cable stapler (cable tie gun) is a mechanical device that is used to secure cables, wires, and other cords. Cable staplers are often used in the construction industry to secure cables during construction and to properly install outlet wires. Cable staplers are also used to bundle rope, twine, straps, and similar materials during transportation to protect valuable materials, as too much movement may damage them. Cable staplers work by mechanically fastening a strap much tighter than any human could ever do. Cable Stapler VS Regular Stapler While regular staplers/staple Read More

How to Rip a DVD Modern technology allows for many different kinds of storage media. Examples of such storage media include CDs and DVDs. Although more advanced means of storage exist (such as external hard drives, USB flash drives, and online servers), CDs and DVDs still provide a fundamental source of information in today’s society. Therefore, it is necessary that users know how to access and transfer data from CDs and DVDs to their computers through a process known as “ripping”. This article will explain how to do so by Read More

The Ka band uplink uses frequencies between 27.5GHz and 31Ghz and the downlink uses frequencies between 18.3 and 18.8Ghz and between 19.7 and 20.2Ghz. The Ka band is branch of the K band from the electromagnetic spectrum. The term “Ka-band” is from Kurz-above, which originates from the German phrase “kurz” implying short. Ka band dishes can be much smaller than C band dishes. Ka band dishes vary from 2′ to 5′ in diameter. Ka band satellites typically transmit with much more power than C band satellites. The higher frequencies of Read More

A geiger counter is a device that detects (esp. nuclear) radiation by conducting electricity when an ionized particle is present. While geiger counters are not the only devices that detect radiation, they are the most preferred option worldwide due to their portability and low cost. Geiger counters are most often used after environmental and industrial catastrophes that result in some form of radiation leaking into the atmosphere, a water supply, or the ground. How Geiger Counters Work Geiger counters consist of a tube filled with an inert gas such as Read More

Erasing a hard drive is relatively straight forward and only takes about an hour to accomplish. There are several ways to erase a hard drive and each method has its own advantages and disadvantages. Below are few methods for reformatting, using disk sanitizing software, or specifically deleting files. Erase a Hard Drive by Reformatting It The simplest way to erase a hard drive in Windows is to reformat it. This method is extremely popular, especially for those users that have had significant problems with their operating system or computer in Read More

AA, or Audible Audio files, are audio files which are organized in a format optimized for people listening to spoken text. This article will explain what AA files are, list their pros and cons, and list a few programs that are able to support or convert AA files. What are AA Files AA, or Audible Audio, files refer to a type of format that is used specifically for ebooks, text-to-speech software, and other documents. AA files allow users to listen to spoken text and store information relating to chapter markers, Read More

Systems Management Server (SMS) Overview SMS 2.0 is a Microsoft BackOffice systems management tool that can both operate in and manage an assortment of network environments. Systems Management Server (SMS) enables network environments and network resources to be centrally controlled. The core control point or center of Systems Management Server is the SMS Administrator console. This is a snap-in to the Microsoft Management Console (MMC). The industry standard for Web-Based Enterprise Management (WBEM) is the core of SMS data collection and presentation. The main functions of SMS are listed here: Read More

The file server role stores data for network users, and provides access to users for files stored on the file server. File servers enable users to store files in a centralized location and share files with another user. The print server role provides network printing capabilities for the network. Through the print server role, you can configure a server to manage printing functions on the network. The print server is the computer where the print drivers are located that manage printing between printers and client computers. The print servers also Read More

Identity theft occurs when an individual or group of individuals steals one’s identity in order to commit theft or fraud. The most common types of identity theft is when a person steals personal or financial information to either steal money from an already established credit card or bank account or open up a new loan or credit card in order to illegally and fraudulently acquire monetary funds. While ID theft has been growing rapidly in recent years, there are a few ways to reduce the risk and protect yourself from Read More

The ISO, International Organization for Standardization is the Emily Post of the network protocol world. Just like Ms. Post, who wrote the book setting the standards or protocols for human social interaction, the ISO developed the OSI model as the precedent and guide for an open network protocol set. Defining the etiquette of communication models, it remains today the most popular means of comparison for protocol suites. OSI layers are defined as top down such as: The Application layer The Presentation layer The Session layer The Transport layer The Network Read More