ooVoo is a popular free video sharing and IM client that allows users to have video conversations with each other on a variety of platforms. It started as a simple computer-to-computer video sharing client that required a webcam, but is now available on a variety of smartphones and tablet computers such as Androids, iPhones, and iPads. ooVoo allows users to implement video effects such as morphing and blurring during video conversations, supports up to six persons in each conversation, and can handle video quality of up to 2 megapixels.   Read More

In order to create a more perfect World Wide Web, it is important for webmasters and application designers to make their products as easy for the user as possible. To do this, programmers and designers have invented widgets to be used in conjunction with both webpages and the user’s computer. This can be seen in many modern products such as Google Desktop and other media management software. This article will explore what a widget is and the different types of widgets as well as some very user-friendly software that allows Read More

An Internet Explorer Script Error occurs when a web browser (Internet Explorer) experiences difficulties running a client-side script from a website. These scripts may be in JavaScript, JScript, or VisualBasic script. In most cases, these errors are a result of something that the web developer who implemented the script on the web page did and nothing can be done to resolve them. Disabling Internet Explorer Script Errors Internet Explorer Script Errors are nuisances. In order to stop seeing uncontrollable error messages, disable them by doing the following: Open Internet Explorer Read More

An Introduction to Internet Information Services (IIS) Microsoft's integrated Web server, Internet Information Services (IIS) enables you to create and manage Web sites within your organization. It allows you to share and distribute information over the Internet or intranet. With Windows 2000 came Internet Information Services (IIS) 5.0 which was basically the fastest Web server at the time when Windows 2000 Server was introduced. IIS 5.0 was fully integrated with the Active Directory directory service. Because of this integration, and the additional features and enhancements introduced with IIS 5.0 you Read More

An Introduction to Power Management and its Features Power management is a component of system performance that affects how Windows makes use of power when the computer is running under normal conditions. You can use the Power management settings to preserve energy. This in turn extends the life of hardware components of the system because they are powered down during periods when there is no user activity. The power management feature is extremely beneficial for laptop users. Microsoft Windows XP and OnNow capable computers can manage the power of a Read More

A TIMSI, or Temporary International Mobile Subscriber Identity, number is a random number that is created from a telecommunications subscriber’s IMSI number in order to provide additional security. While an IMSI is unique to each subscriber and is a permanent number that can be used to track a subscriber or interfere with his/her services, a TIMSI is often re-negotiated by the telecommunications company the subscriber is associated with and can only be stolen if an eavesdropper intercepts the initial GSM transmission when the TIMSI is negotiated.   How TIMSI Works Read More

Dish 1000 is a satellite dish provided by Dish Network that allows users to connect to high-definition broadcast satellites in the 110°W, 119°W, and 129°W orbital locations. Although the Dish 500 model was designed to connect to both the 110°W and 119°W locations simultaneously, Dish Network still needed to enhance the size and capabilities of their standard dishes in order to provide users with high-definition and more reliable service rather than requiring users to implement both a Dish 300 and Dish 500 model.   How Dish 1000 Works The original Read More

When it comes to computer performance, speed is all-important. Vista is the newest and most technologically advanced operating system ever released by Microsoft. Vista is quite streamlined and tuned for performance. However, for those who want the fastest speed possible, there are some tweaks that can be applied. Here are some of the most effective ones available. Update Drivers Drivers are small programs that run computer peripherals or applications. Whether it is a driver to run your printer or virtual media player, having the most current driver will enhance the Read More

GUI is an acronym for the term graphical user interface. A graphical user interface allows you to interact with electronic devices through visual elements, including pictures, graphical icons, symbols and visual indicators. The graphical user interface is in contrast to a text-based interface, which only allows interaction with an electronic device through the use of text based inputs and commands. GUIs can be found in a wide range of electronic devices, including computers, gaming devices, household appliances, MP3 players and digital office equipment. History of the GUI The first graphical Read More

The Blackberry Storm is an affordable touch screen smartphone that has several capabilities. In order to fully use all of the phone’s features, it is recommended that the user connects to a service network that provides a data plan and traditional phone services such as calling and texting. Blackberry Storm users can also customize their phones as it offers different color themes, wallpapers, and many other options for personalizing the phone. The Blackberry Storm has about a 5.5 hour talk life or 360 hours of standby. It gives average users Read More