ODU (Out-Door Unit) refers to the set of satellite equipment which is placed outside of the building. The ODU typically includes a satellite dish, a feedhorn, and a LNB (Low Noise Block). In bi-directional satellite systems, the ODU will also include a BUC (Block Up Convertor). The ODU is connected to the IDU (In-Door-Unit) by the IFL (Inter-Facility-Link). The dish receives the signal and focuses it on the feedhorn. The feedhorn delivers the signal to the LNB. The LNB converts the satellite frequencies to an Intermediate Frequency (IF) which is Read More

Apple TV offers an exciting way for people to connect their iTunes account to a television as well as use services such as Netflix to stream video and have access to other content. To get started, an Apple TV user should open and remove the Apple TV box’s contents. The box’s contents include the Apple TV device, an AC power cord, and an Apple Remote. The Apple TV user needs to have a wide screen TV that is capable of displaying a resolution of 1080p, 1080i, 720p, 576p, or 480p. Read More

“No Audio Output Device Is Installed” is an error message that is displayed whenever an audio output device, whether it is a speaker or earphone, is not working properly. A number of things can cause this error message and one may become frustrated when one realizes that one’s audio output device is connected, but spontaneously stopped working properly. How to Solve “No Audio Output Device Is Installed” Because a number of things can cause the “No Audio Output Device Is Installed” error, there are several methods that one can implement Read More

Here's an overview of Free CAD Software you can download, install and use right away. 3D Canvas 3D Canvas is a real-time 3D modeling and animation tool that incorporates an intuitive drag-and-drop approach to 3D modeling.   3DVIA Shape No matter what your 3D skill level may be, design in 3D with ease using 3DVIA Shape. Perfect for the beginner, yet powerful enough for the expert, Shape allows you to easily create your ideas in 3D and share them online all for free. Alibre Design Xpress First of all, it's Read More

There are two common reasons why MySpace members need to unlock MySpace. Either they have forgotten their MySpace password or their access to MySpace has been blocked by a web content filter such as WebSense. Both problems are easily remedied. Resetting Your MySpace Password If you are locked out of MySpace because you lost your MySpace password, you can reset it by using this form. Just enter your email address in that form and your password will be sent to you. Once you have your new password, it is a Read More

PST (Personal Storage Table) is a proprietary file format that the Microsoft Corporation created in order to store copies of emails, tasks, address books, and calendar events in Microsoft email and messaging programs such as Microsoft Outlook. The data format is provided for free in order to permit other companies to use the data, but it is controlled by Microsoft. How Does a PST File Work? Microsoft Outlook stores calendar events and email messages in a PST or an offline storage table (OST) file depending on the specific configuration of Read More

RCE, Regional Coding Enhancement, is an upgrade to RPC (Regional Playback Control). RCE enables a RPC/RCE protected DVD to refuse to play on a DVD player which is not region protected. Under RPC, the logic flow was “IF this region is allowed, THEN play this disk.” Under RPC/RCE, the logic flow is “IF other regions are allowed, THEN do not play this disk. RCE Adoption Currently, RPC/RCE only exists on a small number of DVD’s and only works on a small percentage of DVD players. RCE Work-Arounds If you have Read More

Motorola has led the field in introducing advanced technologies to its customers, and no technology has been as effective as WiDEN. WiDEN, short for Wideband Integrated Dispatch Enhanced Network, is the latest software upgrade from Motorola. The main reason for its introduction was to provide a support system for iDEN, the technology behind wireless telephony protocol or mobile radio services. WiDEN has made it possible for clients to stay in touch across as many as four 25 kHz channels. These channels can range up to a hundred Kbits of bandwidth. Read More

Many businesses and government institutions use a content filtering program such as Websense to keep employees from visiting certain websites while at work. These programs can either prohibit the use of certain websites or monitor all of the sites that employees visit while in the office. Websense blocks several website categories: adult material, entertainment, drugs, games, sports, Internet communication, peer-to-peer file sharing, gambling, instant messaging, health, illegal, shopping, job search, Internet telephony, religion, special events, travel, violence, weapons, advertisements, freeware and software download, pay-to-surf, malicious websites, and many more. The Read More

What is a Screensaver? A screensaver is an animated image that is displayed on an inactive personal computer screen once user inactivity has been sensed for a certain period of time. Screensavers were originally supposed to prevent burn-in (i.e. the burning of an image into the phosphor inside the cathode ray tube after hours of the same image being displayed). Windows Vista comes with its own built-in screensavers that you are able to select from. You can also find many screensavers that you can download from specific sites. A good Read More