XM Radio is a satellite radio service. Satellite radio is a technology that for the most part has been around for many years. For instance, many television studios have been using satellites to beam TV signals from far away locations to viewers for decades, however satellite radio has been in operation in America since 2001. Satellite radio is pretty easy to describe. The programs for satellite radio include music, talk shows, live sporting events and sport analysis shows. These shows are usually sent from one central location, where they are Read More

Dot Pitch – also called Phosphor Pitch or Line Pitch – refers to the distance between the sub-pixels (phosphor dots) or liquid crystal display cells of the same color inside a display screen. Expressed in millimeters, technically, dot pitch is the sum of the size of a triad and the distance between the triads (a triad is a cluster of three phosphor dots, colored Red, Green, and Blue inside a CRT screen). A smaller dot pitch means a smaller distance between the phosphor dots and hence better image clarity. Unfortunately, Read More

The Bing Toolbar or Bing Bar is a toolbar that Microsoft provides that stays on the web browser and is able to access the Bing search engine. It allows users to search for content on the Internet relating to images, videos, weather forecasts, news, travel information, stock portfolios, cuisine, and much more. The Bing Toolbar is also able to remember the user’s information and preferences for later use. How to Hide/Disable the Bing Toolbar in Internet Explorer If the user simply wishes to free up space on his/her web browser, Read More

On Windows computers, the BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) is updatable computer firmware designed to initialize the computer during start prior to handing control to the operating system. Due to the sensitive nature of the system settings controlled by the BIOS, a password can be set by either the computer manufacturer or the end-user. Some of the most common BIOS producers include AMI, AWARD, IBM, and Phoenix with many manufacturers making their own changes to the firmware prior to selling a computer on the open market. The common methods to reset Read More

A noob is a shortened version of the word “newbie.” The first time that the word noob was used was in the 1970s by the United States military to describe soldiers that were just arriving. “They were noobs.” What it refers to is an individual who is inexperienced and therefor a new person to it hence the “newbie.” Since the use of the word has appeared again on the Internet, it has evolved to mean both a tease and an insult. For example, if two experienced gamers were playing and Read More

A single mode fiber is a fiber optical cable that uses only one ray of light known as a “mode”. A single mode fiber can be used to transfer data in either direction at incredibly fast speeds and may stretch along hundreds or even thousands of kilometers. These factors allow single mode fibers to provide large office buildings, warehouses, and other areas with large numbers of computers to maintain fast speeds and reliable connections on all computers connected to the network.   How Single Mode Fiber Works A mode of Read More

Coax connectors are essentially any connectors that are used to connect a coaxial cable to another cable or a device that requires a signal carried by the coaxial cable. They come in a variety of shapes and sizes and can be known by quite a few names. Among these, the most common alternative name for coax connectors are RF connectors. All coax connectors are designed for individual uses, and very few connectors share exactly the same function or design specifications. However, although there are many differences between coax connectors, there Read More

Magnetic chalkboard paint has been used for the past decade to allow kids to be more creative at home and school. It can be used to decorate walls, tables, and just about any flat surface that can be painted. It is easy to apply and does not require professional application, making it more popular with parents who like to create activities for their children at home. Magnetic chalkboard paint does not require special tools and can be applied with traditional rollers or paint brushes. How to Apply Magnetic Chalkboard Paint Read More

Understanding Active Directory Security Principal Accounts Active Directory consists of a considerable number of objects, and variety of objects, of which, security principal accounts are one. Security principal accounts are Active Directory objects that are assigned unique security identifiers (SIDs), and are therefore used in authentication and Active Directory security. A security principal account can be defined as a user account, group account, or computer account that is assigned a SID, and is also assigned permissions to access certain network resources or Active Directory objects, and to perform certain actions Read More

A DMG file is the Mac equivalent of the ISO file. Like ISO files, DMG files are able to store information in a virtual disk and are treated like disks in a standard operating system. DMG files are often used for storing information about multiple programs or keeping track of bootable files on a CD or DVD. DMG files can be burnt to a disk, extracted to a Mac, or even used on a PC with the proper software. While DMG files are not used as commonly as ISO files, Read More