Gadgets and Gizmos Articles

Technology » Gadgets and Gizmos | By MIKE SELVON @ Monday, 22nd October 2007 @ 1:04 AM

An mp3 player has become one of the must haves in this age of technology. No longer is the public need for bulky portable radios and cd players necessary. With the age of such techmology a person can carry as much music that twenty cds can hold in a device that is smaller than a deck of cards and that is the capacity that these cheap devices can carry. Several types of an mp3 player are on the market for today's consumer, and if one knows what they are looking for, buying on... more...

Technology » Gadgets and Gizmos | By MIKE SELVON @ Friday, 19th October 2007 @ 5:46 PM

A media player can offer a person a great way to view video and listen to audio at the same time. After the introduction of Apple's fifth generation iPod with video playback capabilities, companies that make the various types of such a player have taken notice of Apple's sales and jumped on the bandwagon. These devices have become more popular than their previous counterparts that were only digital audio only. The audio mp3 player may becoming a thing of the past as quick as it... more...

Technology » Gadgets and Gizmos | By MIKE SELVON @ Thursday, 18th October 2007 @ 4:42 PM

Itunes mp3 players are a wonderful addition to someone's electronic device stash, but they will only play a certain authorized musical format, and if a person has anything other than an iPod, they may be out of luck in using the music they purchased. What can a person do if they have bought these forms of music for their computer, but have something other than an iPod for a portable mp3 player? Answers are available if one only takes the time to look and not get too frustrated with ... more...

Technology » Gadgets and Gizmos | By MIKE SELVON @ Wednesday, 17th October 2007 @ 8:06 PM

Many people are addicted to twenty four hour news, and with the creation of certain electronic component, they can download news at any time of the day to keep up with the latest headlines. No longer does a person need to search for a television when they have a portable mp3 player at their fingertips. Finding the right component to ensure that a person can view videos and listen to music at the same time can be tricky and time consuming, however, if a person will just take the t... more...

Technology » Gadgets and Gizmos | By MIKE SELVON @ Wednesday, 17th October 2007 @ 12:01 PM

Downloads mp3 players can use have become more than just music. With the advances in technology, people now have the option of seeing television shows, watching the news, and reading various materials on their portable mp3 players. With these advances one must wonder where they can go to get the best information at the right price. Some websites offer free information and others require special software, but with a little research, a person can find the right information with a few click... more...

Technology » Gadgets and Gizmos | By Glenn Freiboth @ Tuesday, 16th October 2007 @ 3:00 PM

Most hidden cameras today's are designed to be hooked up to a TV set for viewing only or to an old VCR for recording video surveillance and reviewing the camera video at a later time. Very few people know how to hook up a hidden camera to their computer so that they can record and view it using their computer. This article explains in detail what you need to purchase and how to install the components so that you can not only view and record hidden camera video surveillance on your computer ... more...

Technology » Gadgets and Gizmos | By Daniel Johansson @ Tuesday, 16th October 2007 @ 2:46 PM

Forget DVD-A, SACD and MiniDisc, which have failed to threaten the humble CD. The iPod revolution, computer-based media players and the proliferation of formats such as mp3, ogg and FLAC have provided the catalyst for the explosive popularity of downloading music. It's here to stay, but how do we integrate new digital media into our homes? This guide aims to outline several methods to break free from listening to such media through computer speakers and portable media players. For... more...

Technology » Gadgets and Gizmos | By Luigi Castagna @ Friday, 12th October 2007 @ 9:57 PM

Green laser pointers were first commercially sold in the year 2000. They operate at the wavelength of 532 nm. Laser diodes of this wavelength are not available so the green light is obtained by the use of "DPSSFD" laser technology. The process:- A very high-powered Infrared laser diode working at 808 nm pumps a tiny block of Nd: YVO4 that generates light at 1,064 nm. This feeds a potassium titanyl phosphate intracavity frequency doubler crystal that produces green light of ... more...

Technology » Gadgets and Gizmos | By steven smith @ Monday, 8th October 2007 @ 11:51 PM

We are living in an exciting time. As the Web 2.0 bubble expands and the popularity and acceptance of user-driven ( which is just another word for independent, btw) content increases, we are finally seeing "new and improved" ways of consuming this content. Streaming is still the most popular method of watching internet distributed content. But, with the introduction of the new iPod touch, iPhone, slingmedia slingbox, TiVo, and Apple TV, we are begining to see the completion of the distri... more...

Technology » Gadgets and Gizmos | By Christine Harrell @ Wednesday, 29th August 2007 @ 6:12 PM

After the iPod hit the market, it seemed as if Apple could do no wrong. Now everyone, regardless of their software camp, could enjoy one of Apple's classically cool and beautiful toys. It wasn't until about 12 months after the launch, when it came time to replace the first set of batteries, that Apple hit a bump in their groove. The iPod isn't built for easy battery replacement like a cell phone. In order to replace the battery, the casing must be completely removed, e... more...

Technology » Gadgets and Gizmos | By MIKE SELVON @ Tuesday, 21st August 2007 @ 10:14 PM

The specifications and technical details that are included in the write-ups on a megapixel SLR digital camera can be staggering. As you read through the plethora of ratings and reviews about digital cameras, you may find that you are more confused than you were when you started. Don't get discouraged. You just need to spend a little time learning what to look for, and you'll soon be on your way to taking great digital pictures. What Is It? So just what is a megapi... more...

Technology » Gadgets and Gizmos | By Andrew Impey @ Tuesday, 21st August 2007 @ 12:01 AM

BYU-BYU: Wind Communication Interface What is it? A user-computer interaction where the user can use wind (that's blowing on the screen, not farting at it) to interact with a virtual environment and communicate by breathing or blowing toward their screens. The name comes from the onomatopoeic Japanese phrase used to describe a howling wind. How does it work? The system uses a network of fine mesh screens that let air pass through them, but also form a visual screen where... more...

Technology » Gadgets and Gizmos | By Bruce Walls @ Saturday, 18th August 2007 @ 10:18 PM

It is all to easy these days to comparison shop on the internet for almost everything that you need to buy. You can easily check out the best features list and compare the prices for the best buy. But for camcorders will it be the best buy and will you be making the wrong choice. There is nothing better than a hands on approach to buying your digital camcorder. Doing your initial research online to weed out the poor camcorders is fine but at some stage you need to visit a store and actual... more...

Technology » Gadgets and Gizmos | By Bruce Walls @ Saturday, 18th August 2007 @ 10:12 PM

MiniDV: Since its launch in 1966 miniDV has become the standard format for consumer and semi-professional camcorder users and is still the standard that other formats are judged by. The tape format produces the best picture quality and PCM stereo sound of CD quality and can record 60 minutes at the best quality. MiniDV camcorders use tapes roughly the same size as a box of matches. This has enabled camcorder manufacturers, over the years, to reduce the size of the camcorders to their pres... more...

Technology » Gadgets and Gizmos | By MIKE SELVON @ Monday, 13th August 2007 @ 5:43 PM

If you've ever felt out of the loop when the conversation at a party turned to tech subjects that were over your head, now is the time to build up your knowledge base. One of the most common new ways to store information is with flash memory. This term is something that you should get to know because chances are you already use it on a daily basis. Flash memory is used in a number of components that are part of most people's everyday life. Flash memory is something know... more...

Technology » Gadgets and Gizmos | By MIKE SELVON @ Monday, 13th August 2007 @ 5:31 PM

Sorting through the wide range of digital SLRs that are currently on the market can be a bit confusing. If you aren't sure which options you really need and which options are best left to the pros, then you may end up buying a lot more camera than you actually need. Worse yet, you may not buy a camera that does as much as you would like. The best place to start your search is by reading some ratings and reviews in a magazine such as PC World. For those of us who aren't q... more...

Technology » Gadgets and Gizmos | By MIKE SELVON @ Monday, 13th August 2007 @ 4:48 PM

If you have reached the point where you are ready to begin adding custom lenses and accessories to your photographic armory, then you'll need a digital camera body that is ready to work as hard as you do. The Nikon D70 is an ideal choice. It is affordable and is compatible with a number of different types and styles of lenses. The software is easy to use and the in-camera editing features let you decide which pictures stay and which ones go while you are in the middle of a shoot.more...

Technology » Gadgets and Gizmos | By MIKE SELVON @ Monday, 13th August 2007 @ 4:39 PM

You can have a lot of fun with camcorders, especially with new digital brands that let you transfer your footage onto a computer for easy editing and fun augmentation. The possibilities are endless and transforms a computer to that akin to becoming the director of your own films. You can turn your family movies into nostalgic hits that everyone can enjoy. Whatever you choose to do, chances are that digital recording equipment can make it happen. Buying a Digital Camcorder O... more...

Technology » Gadgets and Gizmos | By MIKE SELVON @ Monday, 13th August 2007 @ 1:16 PM

Digital cameras can be a lot of fun, especially if you're really into photography. A digital camera opens up a whole new world of possibility with more capabilities and higher picture quality than standard cameras . With new computer technology adding to the experience of digital cameras, technology lovers around the world will be able to get more out of their cameras and the software that goes with it. Of course, it can be difficult sorting through all of the information abo... more...

Technology » Gadgets and Gizmos | By Dan Ionescu @ Monday, 6th August 2007 @ 5:01 PM

Kitchen gadgets make cooking, cleaning and anything in the kitchen a little easier. With the present day kitchen gadgets surely one is required to spend far less time and effort for that king of work. A kitchen gadget may be a specialized artifact used for the preparation of a single kind of dish or for performing one specific function across a variety of dishes. The golden age of kitchen appliances began around 120 years ago. These inventions have accumulated around kitchens over the yea... more...