Wednesday, May 24, 2006
Computer Longevity
Using your PC’s hibernation mode can save not only electricity but also lengthen the life of your computer. That’s because internal components such as hard drive and memory do wear out over time- the longer these components remain on, the shorter their life will be.
Hard drives, in particular, wear out, since they contain moving parts and are very fragile. So allowing your PC to "Hibernate" is a good idea.
Thursday, April 20, 2006
Scientists Envision Possibility of Developing Erotic Mates
When America’s top sex researchers gathered recently to discuss the next decade in their field, some envisioned a future in which artificial sex partners could cater to every fantasy.
“What is very likely to be present before 2016 would be multi-sensual experience of virtual sex,” said Julia Heiman, director of the Kinsey Institute for Research in Sex, Gender and Reproduction at Indiana University, Bloomington.
“There is a possibility of developing erotic materials for yourself that would allow you to create a partner of certain dimensions and qualities, the partner saying certain thing in that interaction, certain things happening in that interaction.”
A field dubbed “teledildonics” already allow people at two remote computers to manipulate electronic devices such as vibrator at the other end for sexual purposes.
“People who use it are just blown away,” said Steve Rhodes, president of Sinulate Entertainment, which has sold thousands of Internet-connected sex devices over the past three years.
“This is not something that just the lunatic fringe does.” -Reuters
“What is very likely to be present before 2016 would be multi-sensual experience of virtual sex,” said Julia Heiman, director of the Kinsey Institute for Research in Sex, Gender and Reproduction at Indiana University, Bloomington.
“There is a possibility of developing erotic materials for yourself that would allow you to create a partner of certain dimensions and qualities, the partner saying certain thing in that interaction, certain things happening in that interaction.”
A field dubbed “teledildonics” already allow people at two remote computers to manipulate electronic devices such as vibrator at the other end for sexual purposes.
“People who use it are just blown away,” said Steve Rhodes, president of Sinulate Entertainment, which has sold thousands of Internet-connected sex devices over the past three years.
“This is not something that just the lunatic fringe does.” -Reuters
Tuesday, February 28, 2006
7-Zip
Zip files, which pack many smaller files into one larger one, are everywhere on the Internet these days. When you download a file, chances are good that it will be a zipped file that must be uncompressed using a file zipper, or file compression tool.
For years, WinZip has been the standard in file compression tools. But it now cost US$30.
Try the free, open-source program 7-Zip.
Compatible with all recent versions of Windows as well as Linux/Unix, 7-Zip has a friendly, graphical user interface and handles all popular file compression formats, including zip, rar, cab, lzh, and chm.
For years, WinZip has been the standard in file compression tools. But it now cost US$30.
Try the free, open-source program 7-Zip.
Compatible with all recent versions of Windows as well as Linux/Unix, 7-Zip has a friendly, graphical user interface and handles all popular file compression formats, including zip, rar, cab, lzh, and chm.
Monday, February 27, 2006
Motorola RAZR V3x Wins Best 3GSM handset 2006 Award
Motorola, a global leader in wireless communications, is proud to announce that its RAZR V3x handset has been recognized by the GSM Association as the Best 3GSM Handset 2006.
The stunning Motorola RAZR V3x was the talk of town when it secured the most pretigious award at the Association;s annual awards ceremony at the 3GSM World Congress in Barcelona.
With it's ultra-slim clamshell form and clever integration of design features that made the RAZR the company's most globally acclaimed product, the RAZR V3x is the ultimate in mobile entertainment devices.
It delivers a impressive range of multimedia tools, including a real-time two way video calling, still and moving image capture, 2 mega pixel camera, progressive downloading and 3D graphics.
Friday, January 27, 2006
Philishave SmartTouch XL – For A Smoother, Closer Shave
Proving that size does not matter, the brand new range Philishave SmartTouch-XL is a premium range of shavers designed to combine the best in form and functionality. It offers discerning men a product that not only looks good but is also practical.
The SmartTouch-XL series features two exceptional new technological innovations that are specifically created to enable the user to make every stroke count, thus delivering superior results with each and every shave.
The SmartTouch contour-following system is a revolutionary suspension cushioning system whereby the entire shaving head now rotates.
This is the first Philishave product to have this complete tri-pivoting action. It allows the shaver to perfectly follow every contour of the face and neck, staying in optimum contact with the skin at all times to give a perfectly close shave.
Another innovation is the Speed-XL shaving heads, which is the world’s first triple track system. Incorporating more blades designed to catch more hairs at each stroke, plus more holes to catch the shorter hairs.
There is also personalized features such as the setting to adjust the comport level for your personal skin needs.
The easy-to-use shaver is designed ergonomically for both left-or-right-handers and comes with a Jet Clean system that automatically cleans, renews and changes the shavers in the stand.
The SmartTouch-XL series features two exceptional new technological innovations that are specifically created to enable the user to make every stroke count, thus delivering superior results with each and every shave.
The SmartTouch contour-following system is a revolutionary suspension cushioning system whereby the entire shaving head now rotates.
This is the first Philishave product to have this complete tri-pivoting action. It allows the shaver to perfectly follow every contour of the face and neck, staying in optimum contact with the skin at all times to give a perfectly close shave.
Another innovation is the Speed-XL shaving heads, which is the world’s first triple track system. Incorporating more blades designed to catch more hairs at each stroke, plus more holes to catch the shorter hairs.
There is also personalized features such as the setting to adjust the comport level for your personal skin needs.
The easy-to-use shaver is designed ergonomically for both left-or-right-handers and comes with a Jet Clean system that automatically cleans, renews and changes the shavers in the stand.
