A power supply adapter is a device that makes it possible to connect a power source to different types of electrical equipment. Depending on the application and the types of power supplies involved, the adapter may be intended to regulate the flow of power to a device, or include prongs or other forms of connectors … Read more
A content management system is a computer application that aids a user in creating and organizing his digital work, including text and media. Content management systems are usually chosen over other software systems because of their ability to be used in collaboration with other users. The administrator of the system, and users who have been … Read more
When one initially starts blogging, it can be difficult to develop a base of regular readers quickly. By making use of some helpful blog secrets, however, it can be easier to draw people to the blog, get them interested, and keep them coming back. One of the most important blog secrets to consider is to … Read more
A 6-pin FireWire is a type of port on a computer or a type of connector on a computer peripheral. The designation “6-pin” refers to the number of pins, or circuits, in the port or connector. FireWire connectors are also available in 4-pin and 9-pin configurations. The 6-pin version is commonly referred to as an … Read more
A site search engine is a mini search engine located on a web page or web pages of an individual website. A site search engine often appears as a small rectangular box in the upper left or right corner of a web page, and is sometimes captioned with “search this site” or “search the web.” … Read more
Object binding in computer programming can have several specific meanings in different contexts but, in general, refers to associating and synchronizing one object, variable or method with another. This association, once established, is usually managed by the underlying program environment and not through explicitly written code from the programmer. In one specific context, object binding … Read more
An access control list (ACL) is an attachment to a file, directory, or other object that provides information about permissions associated with the object. If there is no access control list, anyone can interact with the object and do anything with it. If a list is present, however, access and activities are limited to people … Read more
To convert an Audio Video Interleave (AVI) file to a Flash Video (FLV) file, you will need to obtain video conversion software that will run under the operating system that you have running on your computer, install it and have an AVI file that you want to convert. Conversion is accomplished by following a wizard … Read more
The “new media age” refers to the development of interactive technologies that began during the late 20th century and has continued into the 21st century. Various forms of new media have emerged from the Internet since it first became widely-available in homes during the mid to late 1990s, including blogs, Internet video and other social … Read more
Instant downloads and the ability to find indie games and software are two advantages of buying computer software online. In these cases, the buyer does not have to wait for shipping, and he or she can discover software normally not carried by major retailers. The cost of shipping, along with potentially poor customer support and … Read more
A stereo sound card is a device that is typically a computer component, which allows audio signals to be transmitted between a computer and input and output devices. This type of card can be an internal or external device, which dictates the way in which it can be connected to a computer. The stereo jack … Read more
A blog template is something which can be used to manipulate the physical presentation of a blog, with settings which apply to every page on the blog so that bloggers can establish a single template, and then focus on content, instead of having to customize each and every single entry. Because blogging also involves complex … Read more
Website development, in the sense of continuously building an effective online project, is crucial to good results. Unfortunately, many people start website creation enthusiastically, but after a few months may not update the content as often or make the necessary changes that will develop the site into pulling the best Internet traffic possible. Regularly creating … Read more
A blog is an online writing genre characterized by episodic entries that may be thematically related, related by being a particular person’s thoughts, or be sequential in time like a diary or log. In fact, the word blog is short for weblog — a log of events maintained on a website. A blog application is … Read more
People use evaluations when they want to know how well a process is working or if a project has achieved its desired goals. Evaluations are used in nearly every kind of profession at some point or another. Individuals also use evaluations in their personal lives to determine factors such as the health of their relationships … Read more
An open source application is a software product in which the code used to write it is available to all, and may be improved and distributed freely. Though most may be familiar with open source applications that are available for Windows based systems, software is available over a wide variety of platforms including Mactintosh and … Read more
There are several different types of new social media, including social media networking sites, location-based social media, and video sharing sites. There are also private social networking sites that aim to provide users with more control over their personal data. Another type of new social media involves social networking sites that are managed by the … Read more
A home computer network is a system that connects all of the computers in a home. This allows the sharing of data, Internet connections, printers, scanners, and more. With multiple computers in a household, a home network can be very convenient and in some cases, necessary. Without a home computer network, sharing files can be … Read more
Every email newsletter service offers a different set of tools at a different price. However, the best one is not necessarily the most robust or expensive. Rather, it’s the one that best meets your needs. To choose the best email newsletter service for you, you may want to consider not only your budget, but the … Read more