Gadgets and Gizmos Articles

Technology » Gadgets and Gizmos | By Brandon Hong @ Friday, 16th November 2007 @ 2:32 PM

Working with an iPod for the very first time can be a little intimidating. After all, these tiny little machines can do an amazing amount of things considering their size. When it comes to sorting it all out, one of the most important things to learn is how to put iPod songs in library format. Learning how to put iPod music tracks in the digital library isn't difficult, but it can make a lot of difference in your enjoyment of downloaded music. It's worth the effort to learn.more...

Technology » Gadgets and Gizmos | By Jawahn R Thompson @ Thursday, 15th November 2007 @ 11:26 PM

Are you looking for some inside information on ipod video? Here's an up-to-date report from ipod video experts who should know. The new ipod video became famous due to its huge memory and the capacity of playing video, due to its slim design and longer life battery. Still, there are voices that point out some disadvantages and highlight different negative aspects. Taking into account that there are few perfect things made by the human hand, these aspects may be used by the ... more...

Technology » Gadgets and Gizmos | By Jim Brown @ Thursday, 15th November 2007 @ 8:48 PM

In the past, parents relied on chalk boards and pens and paper to teach their children the alphabet. With the help of electronic gadgets, a parent can now teach a young child so much more. Children have a variety of things that they can study on their own and only require the help of a parent when they need a machine turned on. These electronic gadgets have helped children prepare for school and many are ready to learn more when school is in session for the first time. Some of the electro... more...

Technology » Gadgets and Gizmos | By Ajeet Khurana @ Monday, 12th November 2007 @ 6:34 PM

Over the years we have noticed how school teachers teach their students using traditional resources. They had to stay extremely organized in order to produce easy to understand graphs, charts, and other forms of graphic learning material. If a graph got messed up during an exercise or lecture, they were out of luck and had to move on and start again on a fresh sheet. New electronic graphic organizers are available which make life much easier for teachers and help students to learn far more effe... more...

Technology » Gadgets and Gizmos | By Brandon Hong @ Monday, 12th November 2007 @ 5:37 PM

The question of how does an iPod work will very likely come to mind for anyone new to the music, video and even game download world. The fact is these portable devices are pretty complicated, but for users' purposes they are as simple as can be to operate. All it takes is a basic understanding of the Internet to made one of these devices work to its full advantage. To answer the question of how does an mp3 player (like iPod) work, one must first understand basic download technology. ... more...

Technology » Gadgets and Gizmos | By Dan Ionescu @ Tuesday, 6th November 2007 @ 5:29 PM

Curious how many gadgets not only will improve our life but will help nature in the same time? Read the top of the 3 most useful solar gadgets. Art Haines' Solar DIY Car Kit The Art Haines' Solar DIY Car Kit will enable you to build your own Electric Vehicle (Low Speed Vehicle - usually 25 miles per hour in the U.S.A) without special tools. The solar powered car vehicle is recharged from the sun or can be plugged in. The Art Haines' Solar DIY Car was built using surplus an... more...

Technology » Gadgets and Gizmos | By Ann Knapp @ Tuesday, 23rd October 2007 @ 11:41 PM

Knives were one of the first kinds of tools developed by early humans and although they are most commonly thought of as weapons they are still used as tools. Take a look at this guide to the most commonly used tool-knives. Retractable Blade Utility Knife This is a general-use tool designed to cut materials such as drywall, cardboard boxes, laminates and plastic. The blade retracts into the body of the knife for safer operation and storage. Some models have up to 3 differe... more...

Technology » Gadgets and Gizmos | By MIKE SELVON @ Monday, 22nd October 2007 @ 11:42 PM

Mp3 player reviews are so varied that a person can feel overwhelmed by trying to choose the perfect mp3 player for their use. The best things to consider when getting ready to buy such a device can sometimes change quickly depending on what an expert has to say about a person's choice of musical players. Reviews of such players are numerous, and can be very confusing. Sometimes the best thing to do is to find a very generic and basic mp3 player reviews that can assist in the... more...

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...