The Microsoft Windows Operating System (OS) is one of the most widely deployed operating systems in the world. Microsoft upgrades the OS every two to four years in order to bring the latest functionality, features, and security upgrades to the end-user. Unfortunately, each new version of Windows does not prove to be compatible or supported by the hardware users attempt to install the upgrade. This can be for a number of reasons from insufficient RAM to not enough available hard drive space resident on the user's computer. A common task Read More

Printing envelopes is neater than writing the individual envelope out, faster if there are many envelopes needed, and cheaper than having to buy labels to put on each envelope. Because of this, often times, it is incredibly advantageous to simply print the envelopes. To do it, all you need is Microsoft Word, the envelope size of your choice and then a printer that can handle the different sized paper. In Microsoft Word, click the mailings tab near the top. Then, all the way to the left, there is a button Read More

Most people that use MSN take advantage of its book marking feature called MSN Favorites. MSN users who come across a great website can easily save the address to visit it later with a simple mouse click. One way in which MSN goes beyond the traditional browser favorites feature is that it allows users to easily save their favorites, even when they are not on their own computers (e.g. work computer). While MSN Favorites has received high marks for its service, it can be quite difficult to export one’s MSN Read More

A Nickel-Cadmium battery is a type of rechargeable battery that is often used instead of other common rechargeable batteries, such as Lithium-Ion batteries and Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries. Nickel-Cadmium batteries were once the most popular type of rechargeable battery, but have battled with other rechargeable batteries over the years concerning price and applications due to the high cost of cadmium and its potential health hazards. Nickel-Cadmium batteries now sell for about the same price as other types of rechargeable batteries, but are widely used for different purposes. While other types of Read More

Linear bearings are a type of free motion enabling assemblage that operates in a single dimension. They are used in a wide variety of applications. Most linear bearings need to use a precision shafting and a lubrication system to run efficiently. There are both motorized and non-motorized versions of the linear bearings. There are two main sub-categories of linear bearings: Rolling Element Slide – Rolling element linear bearings are designed with rolling elements to aid in sliding movement. The movement is achieved with a lower friction that the rolling elements, Read More

The military alphabet, or more properly the phonetic alphabet, exists in innumerable variants. If any military alphabet can be viewed as the most correct, it is the current NATO standard military alphabet. However, even with the NATO standard military alphabet, various member nations use numerous spelling variations. This version of the military alphabet is also known as the ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization) code. The NATO Standard Military Alphabet This chart shows the current NATO standard military alphabet: Letter NATO A Alpha B Bravo C Charlie D Delta E Echo Read More

SMTP is short for Simple Mail Transfer Protocol and it is used to transfer e-mail messages between computers. It is a text based protocol in which message text is specified along with the recipients of the message. Simple Mail Transfer Protocol is a 'push' protocol and it cannot be used to 'pull' the messages from the server. A procedure of queries and responses is used to send the message between the client and the server. An end user's e-mail client or the relaying server's Mail Transport Agents can act as Read More

Flocculation is when microscopic particles bind together to form larger particles in liquids. It occurs naturally or artificially in water as well as other solutions. Flocculation is used in applications such as water purification, sewage treatment, cheese production, and brewing. It is also used in surface and physical chemistry, biology, and civil engineering. The term “flocculation” generally refers to an actual effect while the term “flocculant” describes a chemical or substance that promotes flocculation and usually has a positive charge. How Flocculation Works Flocculation occurs when small particles in a Read More

Automated Cron Backup Throught Email Program to automate the backup of the MySQL database & file directory, and send the backup data files to an offsite destination for safe storage through email. Works with Joomla!, Mambo, PostNuke, WordPress & etc. SyncBackSE Great Benefits – SyncBackSE allows you to copy locked/open files, enjoy the benefits of a great FTP engine, and speed through backups using the 'Fast Backup' option. Easy and Expert Modes – SyncBackSE has both an Easy and Expert mode that makes it perfect for both beginners and power Read More

Intersymbol interference is a signal distortion in telecommunication. One or more symbols can interfere with other symbols causing noise or a less reliable signal. The main causes of intersymbol interference are multipath propagation or non-linear frequency in channels. This has the effect of a blur or mixture of symbols, which can reduce signal clarity. If intersymbol interference occurs within a system, the receiver output becomes erroneous at the decision device. This is an unfavorable result that should be reduced to the most minimal amount possible. Error rates from intersymbol interference Read More