The ODT file format is one that was developed by Sun Microsystems and is now an open format file type. ODT stands for open document text and therefore, is specific to text documents. However, the overall ODF stands for open document format which includes many different types of file variations that can be opened. OpenOffice.org and LibreOffice support ODT files natively, and since both are cross platform they can be used to open ODT files easily as well. One of the problems people find when trying to open an ODT Read More

PDFs are files that are easily transferred from one person to another because of how many computers come with a reader built in for the format. One of the features that people can do is combine PDF files together to make one larger PDF. A reason for doing this would be if you had a series of small reports that you wanted to combine into one larger one. Combining them together takes a few clicks and then the new PDF can be sent. The first step is to save all Read More

Optical Ultrasonic Cleaners (sometimes referred to as Supersonic Cleaners) are electronic devices that use the power of ultrasound to clean items that are fragile or delicate. Ultrasound is sound waves that usually measure from 15-400 kHz. These sound frequencies have specific attributes that are beneficial in removing dirt and other forms of residue from a variety of materials. While most ultrasonic cleaners are used to clean a variety of items including, jewelry, surgical materials, clock parts and small electrical components, many ultrasonic cleaners are specifically created to clean optical items Read More

UIF stands for Universal Image Format and has the .uif extension. The UIF is a very powerful compression format and is excellent for backing up CD and DVD data. It is currently owned by the MagicISO application and is compatible only with Microsoft Windows operating systems. UIF files are reliable, quick to process, and packed with various features such as password protection, data encryption, and MD5 checksum support. The UIF image file is not just used for creating a complete data backup of a CD/DVD like an ISO image, but Read More

The EBCDIC (Extended Binary Coded Decimal Interchange Code) is an extended binary code for IBM mainframes, mid-range computers, and peripheral devices that use 8 bits instead of the original 6-bit format. Although EBCDIC is still used today, more modern encoding forms, such as ASCII and Unicode, exist. While all IBM computers use EBCDIC as their default encoding format, most IBM devices also include support for modern formats, allowing them to take advantage of newer features that EBCDIC does not provide. How EBCDIC Works EBCDIC consists of an 8-bit character format Read More

A new company that wants to give an invoice to its client usually gets a professional invoice book created with the company’s name on it. However, the company can make a free invoice online with the help of certain sites instead. Invoice Sites One of the best free invoice sites around is Invoice$ Online. The site started in 1997 and provides the easiest way to create and customize invoices. There is no need to register on the site in order to use it. There are currently four different ways to Read More

In common computer use, duplicate files do not usually create much of a problem. In the world of business, however, duplicate files can mean expensive sales mistakes, computer lags, and even vulnerabilities in security. In order to avoid these problems, businesses must take precautions ahead of time to remove any duplicate files that may exist on the company's server or computer network. This article will list a number of programs that are able to do just that and allow the business to return to its daily activities. Duplicate File Finder Read More

Computers can provide a wide range of functions which make computers useful for everyday situations. They can be loaded with software of various types to perform these functions for everyday use as well. They can be useful for work or recreation and make interesting experimental mediums. Use of Computers for Research Research for various endeavors can be done with a computer. Having access to the Internet can offer numerous and unlimited possibilities for research. Software titles can also contain volumes of information on a single media disc. Computers can also be used to keep track Read More

Geocaching, in simple language, is a play of treasure hunt with modern GPS devices. It is an adventure game involving hunting down hidden treasure with help of digital GPS enabled devices. In order to participate in a Geocaching activity, a person only needs Internet and GPS enabled device. Many organizations and groups set up caches (treasures) all around the world and broadcast them on the Internet. A GPS user then uses his/her GPS device to navigate via coordinates and locate the hidden cache. The users who find the cache get Read More

Bar codes come in many shapes and sizes. Common 1-Dimensional bar codes use lines of black on a white background to encode data. Postnet, which is used by the U.S. Postal Service, uses bar height to encode data instead. Most U.S. state drivers licenses use a 2-Dimensional bar code like PDF-417 to enable them to encode lots of data in limited space. Special 2-D bar code scanners are required to read 2-D bar codes. The coding formats vary from simple to complex. Some bar code standards also print the encoded Read More