Category Archives: Computers & Technology

Light Up Your Life!

How many times have you been left standing in the dark desperately trying to find something in your purse? Well, if Rosanna Kilfedder has her way, those dark times are coming to an end. A student of Brunel University, Rosanna has developed an illuminating idea. She has designed a solar powered handbag, with a lining […]

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LG Cell Phones – Made To Last

LG has been producing top of the line products for quite a while now and their cell phones are no exception. LG cell phones are high on style and features. You owe it to yourself to check out LG cell phones. Color displays are nice but remember that they drain your phone’s battery rather quickly. […]

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Let’s take a look back in time to see how the computer has evolved.

In many ways, man has been using computers for millennia: an abacus is, after all, simply a very basic form of computer. The first mechanical calculator (the ‘calculating clock’) was built in the 17th century. Programming with punch-cards has been around for about 200 years now. It was in the 1940s, however, that the first […]

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LED Lighting Modules: Taking The Heat Out Of The Situation

The appeal of using LEDs in lighting applications is growing rapidly. The numerous and significant benefits of using modules that incorporate a matrix of LEDs are being recognized by design engineers in several key industry sectors, including aerospace, architectural lighting, and the “golden egg” automotive market. Attributes such as design flexibility, low power consumption, even […]

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LCD TVs Brightness And Contrast

Unlike computer monitors, brightness is an important parameter in the choice of a LCD TV set. Since a TV set is viewed from a distance, a (measured) brightness of 220 to 250 nits is appropriate, where for a computer monitor, that would be too bright. When we talk about brightness here, we’re referring to the […]

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LCD TV or Plasma TV? 5 Tips to Help You Get the Best Buy

TV technology is moving incredibly fast and the pace is hottest with LCD and Plasma TVs. Last year’s models will be outperformed by the new season’s products for sure. Even better LCD and Plasma TVs are getting slimmer, more elegant and ‘room friendly’ all the time. The beauty of flat panel TVs is that they […]

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