HyperTerminal is an application that connects a computer to other remote systems. These systems include other computers, bulletin board systems, servers, Telnet sites, and online services. However, a modem, an Ethernet connection, or a null modem cable is needed before HyperTerminal can be used. Menus, buttons, icons, and messages can be found within HyperTerminal’s user interface. All these elements and controls work together so as to provide convenience for the user, especially for accessing the necessary features and performing various tasks. This application is a useful tool, particularly for testing Read More

A LATA (Local Access and Transport Area) is a geographical and administrative area that is the responsibility of an LEC (Local Exchange Carrier). It is an expression used in U.S. telecommunications law. LATA borders are outlined around markets, and not essentially along present state, province, or even area code borders. Several LATAs traverse over state borders, such as those for the New York metropolitan area and Greenwich, Connecticut; Chicago, Illinois; Portland, Oregon; and areas between Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia. Area codes and LATAs do not essentially share borders. Several Read More

An MTRJ connector is a type of fiber optic cable that has an endpoint similar to the RJ-45 connector endpoint found in Ethernet connections. MTRJ connectors are designed to snap into the Ethernet port of a computer, modem, or wireless router and provide that computer or network with extremely fast data transfer rates. MTRJ connectors are usually designed for multi-mode optical fibers but can be used for single mode optical fibers as well. MTRJ connectors are approximately 2.45 mm x 4.4 mm in size and are standardized by the International Read More

A manual camera is a device that captures an image by focusing light on a photo-sensitive material. Manual cameras are generally portable and may be reused (unlike a disposable camera), but use film (unlike a digital camera). Manual cameras range in size and cost, depending on its specific capabilities. While manual cameras are considered outdated technology, they are still widely used today. However, manual cameras are usually reserved for professional photography, crime scene investigations, and similar industry-specific applications. How Manual Cameras Work Unlike digital cameras that convert light into pixel Read More

LASS codes are numbers you enter on your telephone touch-pad to access special features of the telephone system. The most well-known LASS codes are *67 to toggle Caller-ID blocking and *69, for Call Return. Local Area Signalling Services (LASS) and Custom Calling Feature Control Codes: Service Tone Pulse Notes Assistance/Police 12 n/a [1] Cancel forwarding 30 n/a [C1] Automatic Forwarding 31 n/a [C1] Notify 32 n/a [C1] [2] Intercom Ring 1 (..) 51 1151 [3] Intercom Ring 2 (.._) 52 1152 [3] Intercom Ring 3 (._.) 53 1153 [3] Extension Read More

Prepaid cell phones are mobile phones that are not associated with a long term contract and, therefore, do not incur the overage charges and late fees associate with contract plans. Prepaid cell phones are paid before the mobile service is activated on a monthly or “pay-as-you-go” basis and are deactivated when the service term expires if the customer does not add more money to his/her account.   What Are Contract Phones? Contract phones are the most popular type of mobile phone and are associated with a long term contract. The Read More

A PBX (Private Branch Exchange) is a small telephone switch that a company or organization owns. These organizations purchase PBXs to reduce the total number of telephone lines they need to lease from the telephone company. Without a PBX, a company has to lease one telephone line for every employee with a telephone. With a PBX system, the company only needs to lease as many lines from the telephone company as the maximum number of employees that will be making outside calls at one time. This is usually around 10% Read More

While the PS3 is one of the most advanced video game consoles available for purchase, from time to time, it has software problems that can’t be fixed. While a hardware problem can be fixed by Sony–either by fixing it or replacing the part–there is little Sony can do about other problems. One of the things that you can try is doing a factory restore on the PS3. This will reset your PS3 entirely and have it at square one. The first step is to back up all of your information–saved Read More

Windows Registry is a group of data files within the Windows Operating System that contain essential information for running Windows on a computer. Windows Registry runs all programs, user interfaces, and services that the Windows Operating System provides and is critical to a computer’s proper performance. Whenever a program is installed on a computer, Windows Installer places data in the Windows Registry to allow the program to run and access other Windows Operating System components. When these data files are lost, corrupted, or incomplete uninstallations or viruses modify them, the Read More

Skype is an instant messaging software that also allows users to share files, participate in audio/video calls, and personalize messages via emoticons and personal signatures. Skype is available on a wide variety of platforms, including desktop operating systems and mobile devices, and is completely free to all users. Additionally, Skype allows users to call both local and international landlines and mobile phones at extremely low rates.   How to View Skype History Since Skype is an advanced instant messaging software, it stores all of the user’s messages in a file Read More