Value stream mapping is a popular manufacturing technique. It analyzes the flow of materials and information necessary to create a product or provide a service. The technique originated at the Toyota Corporation and is referred to as material and information flow mapping. It can be applied to any process that requires improvement. When using value stream mapping, the process being analyzed is illustrated in a step-by-step manner that depicts details such as material receipt through product assembly. It is most typically applied when a company is looking to improve process Read More

A hybrid airship is an aircraft that combines the technologies found in conventional aircrafts and airships in starting and maintaining its flight. It will have the large airbag within a cylindrical body so it looks like a conventional airship, but it will also have wings and rudders like a regular airplane. Airships, Balloons and Conventional Aircrafts An airship (better known as a dirigible or blimp) is an aircraft that uses a large inflatable compartment or chamber which is filled with a gas. The gas (usually hydrogen or helium) used in Read More

Blubox Blubox is a powerful image compression software that is made for the Windows Operating System. Blubox allows users to manage their photos by comprehensively organizing them in a list of archives, folders, and web folders. Blubox is able to compress images by up to 90% while maintaining image quality. Blubox can handle a wide variety of image file formats including JPEG, TIFF, and BMP. Blubox can use photos to create slideshows and can email both images and slideshows directly from within the user interface. Blubox is completely free and Read More

Power over Ethernet (PoE) is a system that provides a constant supply of DC power to a computer network using the same Ethernet cables used for connectivity. Devices such as network cameras and IP telephones can hence be powered without the need for extra wiring. PoE is easy to maintain and requires little or no human intervention. Another name for PoE is Power over LAN (PoL). In order for Power over Ethernet to work effectively, the electrical current must flow through the data cable at the main supply entrance and Read More

Over the years, some the products which have seen a tremendous amount of counterfeiting are Microsoft Windows Products. While counterfeit MS software might be cheap for those that use it, it can also be less stable – allowing access by viruses, trojans, and malware. It also should be noted that in some situations – such as in using counterfeit software in a corporate environment, heavy fines can be risked. If you are purchasing a new or used computer with Windows software or buying Windows software via a retail outlet, here Read More

OCR, or Optical Character Recognition, software is a class of programs that allow a computer to read symbols and other printed marks on a piece of paper. OCR software is always combined with scanner software as well as the scanner itself and is often considered to be the same thing as scanner software. Without OCR software, a scanner would not be able to recognize boundaries, letters, numbers, sketches, or other characters on a piece of paper. This article will list a number of OCR programs. FreeOCR FreeOCR combines the powerful Read More

SMS Remote Control Tools Overview SMS Remote tools enable administrators to control remote client computers. The Remote Tools set provides the following features: Remote control Remote reboot Remote chat Remote execute File transfer Windows diagnostics DOS diagnostics Ping test Remote Tools are categorized as follows: Remote Diagnostics: Provides the capabilities listed here: Control a client computer's mouse and keyboard Execute a program Copy files Reboot View the configuration settings of client computers. Remote Functions: Indicates whether the SMS administrator or the local user manages the level of access of the Read More

A circuit breaker is a device that automatically breaks an electrical circuit whenever the circuit becomes overloaded or an unintentional short circuit occurs. Circuit breakers have a set electric current load capacity which when breached results to automatic circuit shutdown. Overloading occurs whenever the wires comprising an electrical circuit are forced to carry and conduct an electric charge beyond their capacity. Whenever this happens, the wires heat up. This may result in insulation breakdown (in which a short circuit may occur) or an electrical fire. An unintentional short circuit occurs Read More

In 2005, the one billionth Internet user logged on to the World Wide Web. Hundreds of thousands of new users log in for the first time each week. It is estimated that the 2 billion user mark will be reached in less than 10 years from now. There is no question that the World Wide Web is growing and becoming more important each day. More than ever, individuals and companies rely on the stability of the Internet for a constant exchange and display of important information. Virtually every financial institution Read More

There are a lot of alternatives to cable television today with the advent of the Internet, and not all of them cost money or require you to register for viewing. As with any broadcast service, channel selection, picture quality, and the ability to pick and choose specific shows varies with what service you connect to. Delivery Options There are a few different methods to receive free online TV service: In-line Browser Supported Video In-line browser supported video requires only a browser to play the content, as long as you have Read More