The term �mouse� describes the electronic devices that we use to control our computers. The reason why this device was called a mouse was that in the development lab initially the cord was going from the back of the mouse. This looked like a tail so the device was called a mouse. Later on the term mouse was still being used, although our devices do not resemble that much the furry creates they are being called. Anyway, the question is whether we should use the plural term mouses or mice. The truth is that the plural of this device should be determined by common usage. If this is the case, then both mice and mouses are acceptable. I suggest using the term mouses as it avoids confusing peripheral input devices with rodents; however, you can use either one.
One of the features that I like about PCs is the fact that I can use shortcuts to open various programs, and perform various tasks without using my mouse. In a room where there are many computers, mouses can be quite annoying. I do not have anything against mouses, but for some people it is difficult to concentrate on performing their tasks when there are many people in a room clicking on mouses. That is especially true if people are clicking on mouses repeatedly within a short interval of time. Many believe that if you learn how to perform so many tasks by using a keyboard, then your productivity might get higher. That is why using shortcuts might be a good idea.
If you are exposed to a lot of noise while at work, you might want to spend the rest of your day apart from work in a silent environment. If you are a computer geek, you probably spend a lot of time in the evening in front of your PC. It turns out that choosing the right computer case can make your computer a lot less noisy. Generally speaking, the bigger case you buy, the more likely you will need to have a big fan in it. Bigger fans usually result in less noise as they do not have to spin so fast. Of course, there are also special components that can contribute to making your computer less noisy. By investing a little more money in various components, you can make your computer a lot less noisy. If you do that then you will be able to relax in front of your computer.
In this post I would like to mention a list of available tools that can be used to keep your computer clean. Here they are:
-Compressed air.�It is essential for cleaning most computers. Always maintain your distance while using it. It is something that every computer owner should definitely possess. The compressed air is especially effective when it comes to cleaning fans.
-Cleaning fluids. You can use those but remember not to use them too much. Excess of chemicals can be bad for your computer.
-Lens cleaning tools. It is up to you whether you want to use them or not. You can use them to clean drive lens.
Taking care of your computer should extend it�s lifespan, so that that into account
There has been a study done that suggests that people are abandoning compact disks in order to buy music from stores like iTunes. This is especially true of teenagers, as half of them do not buy a single compact disk even during a whole year. In 2006 the number of teenagers that did not buy a CD was around 40% according to a study. This shows a quite drastic trend, as at the same time the sale of digital songs grew fifty percent. This is mostly due to iTunes, which appeared to be an excellent business idea. The reason that many people are using their services is that you do not even have to leave your home to buy any music you want. Buying music this way is a very simple process. Additionally, you can find what you are looking for a faster than in a traditional store. Another reason is that the cost of storing music digitally like iTunes does is very low, and as a result customers pay less for their favorite music. On the other hand, traditional stores need a lot of space to store their CDs.
I think that the fact that the Internet is getting more and more popular each year is one of the main factors of the decline of the popularity of CDs. People spend a lot more time on the Internet, so it is natural for them to buy music online.
Many people who travel a lot want to have access to the Internet and to their computer at all times. Generally speaking, the opinion of people is that laptops are the best solution in this case, because they do not weight a lot and they have rechargeable batteries. However, laptops are not the only solution. As a matter of fact, Personal Data Assistants (PDA) have many useful features. The best thing about them is that they weight very little and take little space. Some might argue that since PDAs lack a keyboard, it would not be efficient to type on them. What if I told you that you could use a projected keyboard? There are many devices like this, and most of them require wireless Bluetooth technology. Basically, such projected keyboards can be connected to a PDA, or even a regular computer. These keyboards have even simulated key click sounds and the typing speed can be comparable to regular keyboards. Of course, it might take some time to get used to a projected keyboard, but once that is done the typing speed can be really fast. I believe that projected keyboards make PDAs a perfect device for those who travel a lot.
In the Terminator trilogy there was a robot that was composed out of some kind of metal. This robot was able to change shape, and even squeeze through tight holes. Currently researchers are working on a soft bodied robot that would be able to maneuver through openings smaller than its dimensions. Such robots could be used to a variety of missions, such as bomb disposal or other dangerous tasks. The robot that I read about is very small, about the size of a softball, and is still being developed. It would be great to have robots replace doing dangerous tasks, and I think that in the future even soldiers will be gradually replaced by machines.
A recent study shows that there are a lot of malicious-code attacks being aimed at mobile devices. Such malware is often hidden within legitimate applications, which makes it hard to detect. There are different consequences of being infected with malicious programs, including the fact that malware can compromise information on your device. Backing up important data from your mobile devices might be a good precaution, because there might be circumstances that you will not be able to predict. You should take into account that programs like Google Earth, or other popular software and games can contain malware. This is a relatively new occurrence when it comes to mobile devices, because even thought such tactics were utilized by creators of PC malware, only recently mobile devices became in danger as well.
The number of Internet users is constantly growing and little thought has been given to the potential capacity of the Internet network. There has been a lot of speculation that the current Internet architecture will reach the limits of its capacity by 2012. It has been stated that Internet may not be able to cope with the increasing amounts of video content on the Internet. Videos amount to 40% of today’s traffic, but by 2012 it is estimated that it will be a lot higher number. To remedy the situation, a lot of money is needed to invest in a new infrastructure. While many Internet users are worried about the current situation, I think that as long as companies invest money in to maintain their network, there should not be any problems.
Some time ago a Tokyo University engineer has developed a very original way to control robots by using simple gestures. This robot is supposed to have cameras that would detect body movements and later translate these actions into movements. Such discovery would allow a user to control something like the direction of a robot by pointing which way they would like it to go. What I find appealing with this way of controlling a robot is that gesture movements are a perfectly natural thing to do for a human being, contrary to using a keyboard or other input devices. We see more and more inventions being made that are making the communication gap between humans and robots smaller and smaller. What do you think about it?