If you’re looking to buy a MacBook there are a few options to consider, and which will ultimately be right for you will depend on your needs, preferences, and how much you can spend. As of 2012 Apple has only two MacBook lines. The first is a MacBook Pro line including 13-inch, 15-inch and 17-inch MacBook Pro’s, and the second is the super thin MacBook Air which includes 11-inch and 13-inch variants. MacBook Air The MacBook Air line, touted as the future of MacBook, features an incredibly thin and light Read More

Metabolomics is the systematic study of chemical process that involve metabolites which are the byproducts of metabolism in organisms. Typically, a metabolite is a small molecule. There are primary metabolites which are involved in growth, reproduction and development. There are also secondary metabolites that, while not involved directly in the processes primary metabolites participate in, but do possess an important ecological function. Examples of secondary metabolites are antibiotics and pigments. Metabolomics is an important process in understanding how the cell works because it can provide consistent information on the physiology Read More

Yahoo Messenger is the free instant messaging software that the Yahoo Search Engine provides. It allows users to manage some of their Yahoo account features from their desktop, while communicating with friends via instant messages, emails, and SMS messages. Yahoo Messenger users are also able to take advantage of audio and video conversations, send and receive pictures and other small files, and use a variety of built-in emoticons.   Yahoo Messenger For Mac Yahoo Messenger For Mac includes all of the same features of the original version, but is specifically Read More

Mini-ITX is a motherboard form factor which has been designed to produce quieter and smaller computers. Electronic devices like computers contain a motherboard which is basically a circuit board that contains the circuitry required to perform the basic functions of the device. You can find different motherboards from different vendors and these motherboards are available in a form factor called as ATX. The VIA Technologies created the Mini-ITX standard in 2001 and a Mini-ITX board is around one-third of the size of the traditional ATX board. The considerable reduction in Read More

A Cantenna is a waveguide antenna that is directional in nature, and is used to better detect or broaden a wireless network’s range. The original Cantenna was a 50 ohm resistive load that amateur radio enthusiasts used. It is a simple product that can be created with an empty Pringles can (and more recently, wider cans). It can be used to transmit and receive signals. Most users make a Cantenna in order to use a wireless network that is out of their computer’s reach. How to Create a Cantenna Step Read More

Excerpt from: 2600, Spring 1990, Page 27: In some places, scanning has been made illegal. It would be hard, though, for someone to file a complaint against you for scanning since the whole purpose is to call every number once and only once. It’s not likely to be thought of as harassment by anyone who gets a single phone call from a scanning computer. Some central offices have been known to react strangely when people start scanning. Sometimes you’re unable to get a dialtone for hours after you start scanning. Read More

EM64T (Extended Memory 64 Technology), now known more commonly as Intel 64 or the x64 (that is when including AMD64 too), is a 64 bit superset/extensions that central processing units (CPUs) process. It is widely used in Intel’s processors, including Pentium 4, Pentium D, Pentium Extreme Edition, Celeron D, Xeon, Pentium Dual Core, and Core 2 processors. Originally codenamed Yamhill, the EM64T was first “announced” in 2004 when the Intel chairman at the time, Craig Barrett, announced that it was underway. This technology went through quite a bit of name Read More

An Integrated Drive Electronics (IDE) drive is a device that meets the Parallel AT Attachment, ATA or AT Attachment Packet Interface, and ATAPI standards. IDE drives include hard drives, floppy drives, and CD/DVD players. IDE drives have a specific type of cable that allows multiple streams of data to be shared between the device and computer simultaneously. IDE drives also use a specific power cable and have a unique control feature called Maxtor jumpers. Maxtor jumpers allow the user to specify what role the drive plays regarding the computer and Read More

Student software refers to a type of software that facilitates the needs of students around the world. Student software can include any program that aids a student in communication, education, safety, design, finances, or computer navigation. Student software is often free and/or open source so that students can access these programs without worrying about the cost. Student software can be used by students, office personnel, and anyone else who needs a strong collection of office programs. This article will list a number of these programs that are completely free to Read More

For audio and video lovers the good news is that there are many types of digital audio and video (A/V) cables to choose from. Usually these cables are made from either copper wire that is shielded and housed in strong casing or fiber optic usually made from clear plastic which uses pulses of light to send data. Types of Digital A/V Cables Two types of digital cables are either coaxial or optical in material. Here is some basic information. Coaxial Cables Coaxial cables use a copper center that is shielded Read More