Hackintosh is a hacked PC that runs on MAC OS X OS (“Lion”, “Snow Leopard” , “Leopard”). At first, a lot of people thought that this was impossible to run MAC OS on a non-MAC hardware because of the different software, drivers, and utilities being used between the two. It all started when Apple decided to switch to Intel’s processors and chipsets instead of their PowerPC architecture. They were able to build a Boot Camp feature in Mac OS X Leopard which allowed them to run Windows on their Apple Read More
Memory Stick
A Memory Stick is an IC (Integrated Circuit) which is stored in a compact and rugged plastic enclosure. Memory Sticks are designed to store data and to enable the transfer of data between devices equipped with Memory Stick slots. Normally, Memory Sticks are used as storage media for a portable device, in a form that can easily be removed for access by a personal computer. It permits users to exchange information, such as data, text, graphics or digital images from one electronic device to another quickly and easily. This allows Read More
Storage Management
Storage management refers to a collection of machines, software, analysts, procedures, structure, techniques, and goals that are used to store, organize, analyze, and backup data. Storage management can be implemented by any company and varies in the size of the company, the amount of data to be stored, and the techniques that are implemented. While many programs pass themselves off as storage management solutions, storage management encompasses the entire system a company uses to store, organize, analyze, evaluate, and process information. How Storage Management Works Essentially, storage management is Read More
SDHC (Secure Digital High Capacity)
SDHC stands for Secure Digital High Capacity. It is a format for new memory cards that is based on the 2.00 specification of the SDA (Secure Digital Association).The name Secure Digital is due to their ability to protect copyright, using digital copyright management. This has made these memory cards a favorite choice in the audiovisual industry. These flash memory cards are available in various capacities, the minimum being 4 GB. SDHC cards are removable and are used in compatible digital devices like MP3 players, camcorders, camera phones, etc. Why SDHC? Read More
Automatic Gain Control
Automatic gain control is a technique implemented in many consumer electronics that automatically adjusts the input levels of a system by inducing a portion of the output levels in the input terminals. Automatic gain control is used in a wide variety of technologies, including telecommunications, navigation, audio/video recordings, and radio systems. Automatic gain control can also be seen in biological systems, such as the vertebrate visual and audio systems. How Automatic Gain Control Works Automatic gain control is dependent on a loop in which the output terminals of a Read More
Console Cables
The term “console cable” includes a wide variety of cables, all of which can be used to connect various types of computer equipment. The most common type of console cable is the VGA display cable, which includes HDMI and DVI, which connect a computer system to its monitor. Other types of console cables may include the RJ-45 cable, which is used for phone lines, audio and microphone auxiliary cables, which connect speakers or a microphone to a computer, and the popular USB 1.0 and 2.0 cables, which connect USB-based devices Read More
Banana Plugs
A banana plug is mainly used to insert speaker wire coming from an amplifier or receiver directly into the speaker. The banana plug is named after its shape. It is a slender, but bulging prong that is similar to a banana. However, unlike bananas, the banana plug is not bent, but straight. Other uses for the banana plug is to test electronic equipment – specifically used to terminate patch cords. It should be noted that the banana plug is the male version and the banana jack is referred to the Read More
How to Burn an ISO Image
An ISO file contains not only files and folders but also the disk file system metadata. This includes boot code, structures, and attributes. This is why burning an ISO image is different from writing files from a CD or DVD. To burn an ISO image, you need a CD or DVD burning program that can allow you to write on the disk. How to Burn an ISO under Microsoft Windows There are several applications available for disk burning in Windows such as ISO Recorder and Express Burn. The most commonly Read More
The Difference between Bit Rate and Baud Rate
The difference between Bit and Baud rate is complicated and intertwining. Both are dependent and inter-related. But the simplest explanation is that a Bit Rate is how many data bits are transmitted per second. A baud Rate is the number of times per second a signal in a communications channel changes. Bit rates measure the number of data bits (that is 0’s and 1’s) transmitted in one second in a communication channel. A figure of 2400 bits per second means 2400 zeros or ones can be transmitted in one second, Read More
What is RAID?
RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks) is a data reliability and redundancy system that allows data to be stored on multiple computers at the same time. RAID technology is generally used in industrial, commercial, and government computer networks to store copies of system and user files on multiple hard drives that are connected through a logical unit and the network. RAID technology allows companies, agencies, and other institutions to ensure that important files are never lost or that system files that maintain an online server or physical computer network are Read More
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