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Showing posts with label gizmos. Show all posts

Use Desktop Pop-up Application with Asterisk PBX



Reminders, alerts, pop-ups, etc. are very important in this busy running world. Multi-tasking is what all of us do and so chances of overlooking certain alerts is likely. But what if we overlook something which is really significant? Not done, right? Yes! As a result, to avoid this confusion, desktop screen pop-up was introduced. Desktop pop-up application delivers integrated web searches with GoogleMaps and GoogleSearch to locate, dial and save new contacts.

Desktop popup application combines the power of the Microsoft, the power of Google, and the power of your Asterisk PBX based phone to speed up and simplify all your phone communications. Desktop applications use Asterisk AMI link to control any phone connected to a hosted Asterisk server, or control any phone connected to a Broad Soft server.

Possible instant messaging and other Asterisk call notification tools you could utilize: include the following:

  1. smbclient (SAMBA)
  2. YAC (windows & TiVo listener)
  3. YAACID (open source in .NET/C#): Yet Another Asterisk Caller ID
  4. Jabber (various methods), ICQ, MSN, ...
  5. Covide (CRM software)
  6. FOP (Flash Operator Panel)
  7. HooDaHek (collection of CallerID scripts and tools for Asterisk VOIP PBX)
  8. App_notify network caller notification. Mac OSX client available (3rd party tool)
  9. app_broadcast: Works with YAC etc. (3rd party tool)
  10. asteroid (Open source, JAVA)
  11. iBCallMan (Windows Desktop Call Manager)
  12. PL Call Notify
  13. MythTV OSD
  14. NetCID (talking callerid)
  15. Emerald Caller-ID Search
  16. ADM - Asterisk Desktop Manager
  17. U-Rang II (Screen Pop Utility for Windows)
  18. Asterisk Dial & Announce Tool (ADAT). Free call-notifier (Outlook/CRM integration, event handling, click-to-dial, BLF panel and more).
  19. Pbx Screen Popper (Opens a web page on incoming calls based on specific matching criteria)
  20. StarJunction Free Edition Caller ID pop. Integration with Salesforce and SugarCRM
  21. OutCall (Pop-Up as well as Outlook integration, free and open source)
  22. Email
  23. CallerIDpop Perl Script
  24. DialApplet, Windows, Mac & Linux
  25. AsteriskCallNotification Mac
  26. Asterisk+Twitter
  27. VoIP Operator Free Windows call notification and dialer for Asterisk. Very easy to use and install.
  28. InGenius Connector Search-and Dial PC Application, Caller ID pop, integration with MS Outlook, Active Directory and Google. Optional Softphone.
  29. Thirdlane Dialer Free dialer and screen-pop application for Asterisk based PBXs. Integrated with Thirdlane PBX and Thirdlane PBX MTE, MS Outlook, any web based CRM, dual-mode - floating or Outlook toolbar, supports call to URLs.

To add to all this, Apps4Rent offers you the best application hosting solutions, such as, Microsoft Exchange Services, SharePoint Web Services, etc. These software hosting solutions has become the preferred way for companies to implement business software.



Sync O2 XDA Atom Pur with Exchange account



O2 launched a fair version of its Atom PDA-phone named O2 Xda Atom Pure. This novel wireless device is similar to the original Atom black with regards to price, form factor and features. The only difference, besides the casing color, is in the accessories. The Atom Pure comes with an additional white calfskin leather case and Atom platinum mobile sling.

O2 XDA Atom Pure is the Windows Mobile 5 Operating System that includes the Messaging and Security Feature Pack and Microsoft Push Email technology. Atom Pure can also be configured with Microsoft Exchange Server, thus enhancing the business communication feature of the phone.

Check out steps to sync O2 XDA Atom Pure with Microsoft Outlook Exchange or MS Exchange Email

  • If you want to connect via Infrared, you need to click on Menu - Connect via IR
  • Go to Status (Here's the options for desktop synchronization with ActiveSync 4.0)
  • Tick the things that you want to synchronize. For instance, Contact, Calendar, Email
  • Then Click on Settings Button
  • Enter a friendly name for your PC and select the options for how to handle conflicts.
  • Then go to the Calendar Settings
  • Then go to the Connections where you can select the ability to sync via USB or serial.
  • Then go to Exchange 2003 Server Settings. These are entered when you select Menu - Add Server Source.
  • Enter the domain name and password. If you store the password, you can choose to remove it later
  • Then select what you sync with the server. Note that Tasks will not be synchronized with Exchange until you have installed Service Pack 2 for Exchange.
  • Go to Menu Options after you have created both an Exchange Server and desktop partnership. This is the place to delete partnership by using click and hold.
  • Then Schedule which is only available after you configure the Microsoft Exchange on line.



Utilize the best out of SharePoint and Exchange Server



Are you a part of the Utility industry? Flow of sewerage services and high-quality water is smoother at your place than the flow of proper communication, information, etc.? Is this hampering your employee efficiency, then it's high time that you seek an IT solution that will help you collaborate, communicate and manage your documentation and content resourcefully. And Moss SharePoint is the best solution for it!

Using SharePoint Portal, you can post, share, and discuss information such as customer communications; data authored by employees; exchanges with service providers and professionals affianced on business projects; and company news circulated that too all under one umbrella. Strenuous back and forth of emails can be avoided. In SharePoint Portal, employees and management will be able to view company content right at one place. Less storage space is also required. News stories ordained for the company's intranet face page which actually needs to be reviewed by the concerned superiors before being posted can be done quickly simultaneously at the central space, i.e., in the SharePoint portal Depending on electronic mail for this procedure would lead to postponement till every assessor got to his or her inbox. With SharePoint, Utility companies can look extra and quicker publishing to its intranet, teamwork to help incite innovation, and impetus for its crusade of cultural change.

Using Microsoft Outlook Exchange, the email communication can also be enhanced. The main benefit using hosted Exchange Server is that it can be integrated with SharePoint site. It also allows for wireless synchronization, archival of emails, download of heavy attachments even on the phone, access to contact list, so on and so forth. Cheap Exchange hosting services are available in the market. Also, application hosting for project management, content management, document management, etc. is easily available these days.



Review on Acer Inc Liquid A1 (S100)



How to set up Acer Inc Liquid A1 (S100) to sync with Hosted Exchange Server?

Acer Inc Liquid A1 (S100) is Acer's first Smartphone to use Android Operating System backed by Google. Acer Inc Liquid A1 can be configured to sync with Microsoft Exchange Server using Apps4rent's hosted exchange plan. To sync or configure Acer Inc Liquid A1 with hosted microsoft exchange follow the below steps: (Note: Microsoft Exchange Services settings are case sensitive. Be sure to enter uppercase and lowercase letters properly.)

Specifications of Acer Inc Liquid A1 (S100) include 115 x 64 x 12.75 mm dimension, 135g size, 8250 768 MHz Qualcomm processor, 2.1 clair Android OS, 5 MP Autofocus / VGA * Camera/Video recording, 3.5" WVGA Capacitive Touch LCD, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, Bluetooth Class 2.0, GPS, Micro-SD slot (supports up to 32 GB), Mini-USB, and 3.5mm stereo audio jack. Android Browser; Google Search, and Li-Po 1350 mAh battery.

Steps to configure Acer Inc Liquid A1 (S100) with Microsoft Exchange Server 2007


  1. From the Applications Menu, Touch Email.
  2. Type in your email address and password. Check the box only if you want this to be your default email account. Touch Next.
  3. Touch Exchange Account.
  4. Enter your Exchange Server information and Touch Next. Note: Do not select "Accept all SSL certificates" unless instructed by your IT admin.
  5. Your phone will check the incoming server settings.
  6. If everything is correct the Account Options screen will appear allowing you to customize your account settings.
  7. Finally, you will be asked to name this account and enter the name that will be displayed on outgoing messages. Touch Done when complete.

Note: If you are able to successfully connect an Exchange account on your phone, but your email and contacts are not syncing with your device, your company may have a security policy that prevents syncing.



SharePoint and Exchange Server a restaurateurs boon!



SharePoint and Exchange Server a restaurateurs boon!

Are you a restaurateur with restaurants spread across various countries? Do you find it difficult to communicate new information, concepts, ideas, benefits, tips, etc. to your employees spread across the globe? Does it become a tedious task to get through the contact number of a particular restaurant or your employees located away from you? Does your email remain unanswered from your employees? What you need in this case is a solution that could help you built your IT needs on an expandable platform.

Microsofts free SharePoint hosting can give you the power to share information and new ideas to employees and restaurants located anywhere. Restaurants information, updates, etc. can be now posted on the Hosted SharePoint 2010, which in turns eradicates the need to send each and every information via emails. This would shun wear and tear on the mail server thus escalating performance. The employees of the restaurants can enjoy some improved benefits such as posting online advertisements and viewing companys calendar; all by just logging in the access id and password provided to them. Moreover, using SharePoint Foundation 2010 employees can have quick and unswerving access to restaurants corporate news, new processes, and back office dealings. The restaurant SharePoint portal can also include a FAQ and online tips column which can be updated easily by the employees, which in turn can swell customer adoption. Online employee contact books can be added, new employee updates can be done quickly; all under one roof that too in less space.

Microsoft Outlook Exchange is yet another tool from Microsoft that can manage your email communication swiftly. Online Exchange Server allows for wireless synchronization, email archiving, remote wiping of confidential data, access to large documents or attachments on wireless device so on and so forth. Exchange users under one account umbrella enjoy the benefit of maintaining personal and shared calendars, task lists, public directories; entire companys address lists, and group scheduling with instantaneous accessibility. Cheap exchange hosting service is also provided by many companies.

All in all, using Microsoft SharePoint and hosted Exchange 2010, you can touch base and communicate with your restaurants dispersed across the globe swiftly, clearly, and efficiently.



Synchronizing Exchange Server with Google Android phones!



Android Platform is an open source software mobile device platform from the Open Handset Alliance. Companies have built various devices with an array of bells and whistles added to phones, netbooks and tablet PCs, all based on the Android Platform. The market place for the Android apps is ever expanding, becoming more comprehensive. What else mobile devices running on Android OS platform can be configured hassle-free to sync well with Microsoft Exchange Server. Thus, helping the users to be always connected with their Outlook mails, notes, calendar, tasks, etc. even when they are on the move. Businesses can accommodate Google Android phones as well as BlackBerry, Palm, Windows Mobile and iPhone devices with Microsoft Outlook Exchange.


To Use an Android Mobile Device with Hosted Exchange 2010, follow the below steps:

  • From the Home screen, tap the gray Application button.
  • Tap Email.
  • Tap Next.
  • Using the keyboard, enter:
  • Email Address
  • Your full email address
  • Password
  • Your email password
  • Tap Next.
  • Tap Exchange account.
  • Complete the following fields, and then click Next.
  • DomainUsername
  • Your full email address preceded by a backslash
    (For example, jane@coolexample.com. Please note that some phones do not require the backslash.)
  • TIP: If your phone uses the HTC Sense user interface for Android, Domain and Username are two separate fields. The Domain field should be empty. Enter your full email address in the Username field.
  • Password
  • Your email password
  • Exchange Server
  • webmail.apps4rent.com
  • Use secure connection SSL
  • Select this option
  • Accept all SSL certificates
  • Select this option
  • Select your desired Account options, and then tap Next.
  • Select your desired settings on Set up email, and then tap Done.

Version 1.5 was the first major release to the Android Platform. This consisted of correcting many significant bugs reported by users including email, Bluetooth and multi-media. Version 2.0 brought with it several Google Android API for users to take advantage of, such as account management, sync adapter and Bluetooth. The email support was enhanced to allow for unified management of multiple Google email accounts, Microsoft Exchange Email and even Facebook. Version 2.2 brought with it the world's fastest browser as well as an enhanced Android Market Place and flash support for Google Android. Internet connection by hot spot and/or tethering was also improved.

The four major wireless-service providers all provide Android based phones:

  • T-Mobile
  • Verizon
  • Sprint
  • AT&T

All in all, with Google Android and MS Exchange hosting from Apps4Rent, companies can confidently add the Android Platform to their employee communications options.



Battery Life On An Ebook Reader: What To Do To Prolong It



One of the things that you will likely be very interested to know if you own an eBook reader is how you can prolong the life of the battery. Depending on the brand of eBook that you buy, your battery may last quite long but in general most eBook readers will have a good battery life. It can be quite important to have a long battery life especially if you are going on a long journey and would like to be able to read on the journey; imagine how annoying it would be to discover that you can't read your book on this journey because of a dead battery. Below are some of the ways that you can prolong the life of your eBook battery.

- Many eBook readers offer so much more than the ability to read eBooks; they often come with other features such as games, web browsing capability and MP3 players. While it can be great to have these extra functions on the eBook reader, they can also tend to drain the battery quite quickly. You can ensure that your battery life lasts as long as possible by concentrating on just using your reader for reading.

- Don't change the page on the book unless you have to. If you avoid flicking through the book then you will get better battery life. It is also a good idea to avoid using the search and menu functions too much as well.

- All the different brands of eBook Reader will provide various lengths of battery life and it is important to know what these are before you buy. If you want a long battery life then choose a device that promises this. You should look for reviews of these devices by other users instead of just relying on what the manufacturer has to say. The battery life that the manufacturer normally claims will be the one that you get under the best circumstances; they will only tell you this in the small print however.

So if you want the life of your eBook reader's battery to be longer, the tips above will help. If you follow these tips, you should get many hours of great reading.

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Ebook Readers: Reasons Why They Are A Good Choice



The eBook revolution has officially taken off and if you are still unsure about whether this is something for you, then you need to know that you are missing out. The eBook reader has surpassed all expectations because although experts did not expect the sale of eBooks to overtake the sale of the paperback for many years, this is something that has already happened. The eBook reader is so easy to use and any problems that people might have had with previous models have all been tackled by advances in technology. The following are some more reasons to choose an eBook reader, to add to the reasons that you have probably already heard of.

- The price of eBook readers have fallen dramatically over recent years and the price of a quality device is now within the reach of most people. And you do not even have to stick to a standard eBook reader these days as there are many other devices that have this feature built in such as an iPad or an iPhone.

- The different eBook readers are now coming with plenty of other functions such as MP3 players and the ability to surf the web. So now, you are getting more value for money.

- There is also a longer reading time available with eBooks these days because the battery life has improved so much. Of course if you intend to take advantage of extra functions on your eBook then this will eat up battery life faster.

- The storage space of eBook readers is something that is increasing all the time. Of course you can usually buy added memory for most of these devices, but at the moment it is possible to fit more than one library on one of these devices. If you have the money you could be better stocked than your average city library; of course you are unlikely to have the time to read all of these books unless we find a way to greatly increase our lifespan.

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Top Gadgets From The Past



Retro gizmos can be nice to have around because they remind of us of our younger days. The following are a few of the great gizmos that we had in the past and which you may want to get your hands on now. And it is so much easier to find these things because of the internet.

- An old radio from the sixties or seventies adds a nice touch to any room. If you can't get your hands on a real radio from back then, you will be glad to know that there are many retro style radios available these days that will look old but will have all the latest technology. So no matter how old and retro your radio looks, it will still be giving off a modern sound.

- A retro phone is also something that many people like to have in their homes. These look great and will usually draw admiring glances from visitors. Older phones really did look more elegant than what we have today despite the practicality of our modern phones.

- A retro camera will provide a real practical purpose for the photographer and as well as that, they look great too. No matter how good software is at getting photos to look old fashioned, the real thing is always going to be better. The bad news is that a retro camera in good working order can be a bit expensive.

- Retro game consoles and games are now very popular and people are making a fortune selling these to other gamers. If you have some games stashed away in your attic then you might want to get these back out again. You will feel as though you are taking a trip down memory lane when you play these games again it is the same as when you listen to a song you had not heard for years.

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Does It Make Us Happier To Have More Gadgets And Gizmos?



Electronic gadgets are something that I really love and whenever a new one appears on the market, I am the first one to get one. One thing that I can definitely say about these devices is that they do make me happy at least for a while. But whether or not these devices actually have an overall positive affect on every day life is something that there seems to be a lot of debate about. Do they generally make people happier? Both sides of this argument is something that will be examined in this article.

Nobody can doubt the wonderful things that electronic devices can actually do. Many of us these days tend to have more online friends than we do offline friends because it is so easy to communicate with people from all corners of the globe. Nearly every part of our lives can be made easier with the help of an electronic device and every day there are new things that we can do. The GPS technology means that it is not only a lot easier to drive from place to place but it can also tell us information about any interesting building we pass along the way. If you wanted to be able to take your entire collection of books with you wherever you go, then an eBook reader is a wonderful device to have as well. I could talk all the day about the wonders of modern technology, but is there a down side?

I think in some ways that modern devices are moving us further away from reality. We are now more likely to speak to people online or by text then we are to speak to them face to face. It is also far more likely that we will watch a video of a nature scene than actually go out and experience nature first hand. Many experts are worried about how mental health could be affected by the amount of time that is spent away from reality.

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Why You Should Buy The Latest Electronic Devices On The Internet



When it comes to buying electronic devices it does make sense to look on the internet. Although many people these days buy things online, just ten years ago this was considered to be something that only the very daring would think of doing. So if you are planning to buy some of the latest electronic devices then you should have a look online and the following are some of the reasons why this is preferable to retail stores for buying these items.

- There is no way that a bricks and mortar store could match the bargains that can be found on the internet. Customers get the benefit of the fact that the online store does not have the same overheads as the bricks and mortar store by availing of cheaper prices. With the amount of competition online, sellers have to keep their prices low or they will just lose the customer to a cheaper seller so this is another reason why there are more bargains to be found online.

- There is much more choice online than there would be in a retail store. Because of all this choice you should never have a problem finding something that will suit your requirements.

- The ease with which you can buy online is another reason for choosing this option. There is no need for you to walk from one shop to another to find what you want. When you shop online you don't have to even leave the house because it is possible to shop from the comfort of your living room if you wish.

- The online shops never close and this means we can buy things at a time that suits us. Sometimes the mood for shopping hits us at the oddest times but with online shops we don't have to worry about them being closed. This is probably one of the biggest advantages of shopping online.

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Now Young Kids Can Have Their Own Tablet Device



One of the main reasons why people will remember the year 2011 is because they have said that the tablet will take over our lives this year. Although we all know that last year saw a lot of interest in devices like the iPad, we can be sure that the coming months will see even more interest in these devices. And because the manufacturers have realised that the tablet device is hugely popular, they have even begun making a tablet device for young kids. So for any parents who have been worried about their young children trying to get a hold of their iPad, they need worry no more.

The Innopad is a nifty little device and while it doesn't offer half as many functions as a lot of other tablets it is still like to impress young children probably a lot of adults as well. The basic retail price will be about sixty pounds but that price will rise if you want any extra software packages. Don't think that this is just a pretend iPad because it is actually a device that is fully functional and which will have plenty of games as well as an eBook reader. This device also comes with a USB port, space for a memory card and a built in microphone.

Young kids will love the Innopad because of the fact that it looks so great. The makers of this Innopad have worked hard to ensure that it is something that will appeal to young children; they have in fact got into their heads. It is also a sturdy machine that should be able to put up with a lot of wear and tear. A tablet device built especially for children means that they are going to have a great head start because the tablet really is going to be the device of the future.

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Technology And Whether Or Not It Is Really Good For Us



In today's day and age, we seem to have a huge amount of devices and that number is continuously growing. In fact there seems to be a gadget available for nearly every part of our life that can in some way improve it. A lot of people are very enamoured by all these devices, but I sometimes wonder if this technology is really good for us. If you look at young people today they seem to be always hooked up to some electrical device or another the adults aren't much better if the truth be told.

With every new type of technology, you can expect to see some drawbacks however the full impact of these devices on our lives has yet to be realised. We always seem to understand the benefits of things right away, but it takes a lot longer to realise the disadvantages. Of course there are the health implications of all this technology; a lot of these devices give off radiation and this could be leading to all types of misfortune in the future. Our mental state is also something that is being impacted on and we have to take this into consideration as well. Another thing that must be taken into account is the fact that these days a lot of us live in a world that is so far removed from nature than every before you have to actually ask yourself whether this is really a good thing?

Many people would hear my concerns and feel that I am just someone who is not in touch with the real modern world. To be honest, I am probably just as part of the modern world as the next person as I have many of these new devices and I actually know how to use them as well. But I can't help but wonder if technology is really going to benefit us in the long run and whether we will regret having these devices.

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Luton Airport To Introduce Holographic Representatives To Welcome New Arrivals



If you are a fan of science fiction movies you will be no stranger to the idea of holographic people. Examples of such would be the holographic crew members on the series Red Dwarf or the Holodeck that we saw on Star Trek Next Generation who could forget these? For most of us, these things were completely science fiction and would never ever become a reality but believe it or not, the Holodeck could be closer than any of us ever imagined. The first of these holographic people is already working in the most unlikely of places; let's face it, Luton Airport isn't the first place we think of when we imagine this type of technology. Surprisingly though, it does seem that this airport is about to lead the way in holographic technology.

There are now 2 holographic representatives greeting arrivals at security at Luton Airport. These workers are called Holly and Graham and these names were chosen because they are a play on the work hologram. Although they look quite impressive, some people have been saying that they cannot really be called holograms as they are just projected onto flat glass. We have to remember that this really is only the beginning for technology such as this. But when you think about the rapid developments that we have seen in other technology, we may see holographic people out and about before the end of this decade.

But you are likely to be very impressed when you see holographic Graham and Holly on arriving at Luton Airport, especially if you are like me and a bit of a geek where technology is concerned. You can probably expect there to be huge developments in this technology because after all, it is only the beginning of it. This is definitely something that you should be watching to see what develops as it is sure to be exciting.

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Know more about SharPoint Portal!



This is a question I have heard often, or at least in one of its many forms. "Can I do xxxxx with SharePoint?", "Will SharePoint work with", etc. The truth is, SharePoint is much too big to limit with such a question. A better question is, what are people doing with SharePoint?

Today, we're going to look at some of the scenario's that people use Windows SharePoint services for, from the simplest uses to more complex setups.


Moss SharePoint as a CMS

Many companies are using SharePoint Portal as a content management system to host an Internet site. With a site builder/templates available and SharePoint Designer, there is no limit to the layout or functionality of a SharePoint site. A SharePoint site can be designed to host media, run an e-commerce site, and even provide per page user access. No matter your website needs, SharePoint can stand on its own as a website framework.

As an Intranet

Much like a website, but only for internal users (staff), Microsoft SharePoint 2007 can provide an excellent Intranet. Keep your company organized and up to date by sharing information with your employees and other internal users. Give assignments, share data and work together on projects using SharePoint for your Intranet.

As a Document Repository

One of the things that SharePoint is specifically designed to handle is documents and version control. The last thing you want is a document with inaccurate data because two people were editing it at once. SharePoint handles this with comprehensive version control and a check in/out system to maintain document integrity. Smooth out your workflow and stop worrying about loosing data.

As a Collaboration Server

If we combine the features listed so far, and add a few more, we start getting to what SharePoint was actually designed for. One of it's primary functions is as a Collaboration server. Imagine that you run a web development company with a virtual workforce (most of your employees are telecommute), and you need a way for your artists, designers and programmers to work together. Using SharePoint's tools for document sharing, version control, communications and CMS/ Intranet capabilities, your ideas can move seamlessly from concept to reality, with real-time interaction on all levels. One can also upgrade to a low cost dedicated SharePoint server with hyper-v hosting.

In conclusion, whether you're needs are a CMS to hold your website, or a full-blown Document Sharing and Collaboration Server, SharePoint site hosting is definitely worth a look.



Customize And Protect With PS3 Slim Skins



There's just no acquiring around it but that the Nintendo Wii with its sleek, compact, low profiled design looks absolutely wonderful. A true work of electrical engineering art for positive. Even so, there are some pretty excellent widespread sense factors why a lot more gamers today are covering theirs. For 1 factor it's an excellent move if you are interested in preventing theft.

Now you might have already read some instructional articles on the web about making your own d-i-y covering for your Wii. Just the same though, it's also time consuming and by no means will you be left with final outcomes that may hold a candle to professional custom made skins. Also believe it or not, do it your self skins price much more to make!

Still 1 much more thing to know before you attack your Nintendo ps3 with a razor knife, tube of glue and roll of tape, is that today's prefabbed and leather tough vinyl covers come in a myriad of design styles. There's literally some thing to suit anyone and very best of all you just peel off the backing, and stick them proper in place. No trimming at all! It is just that simple.

Now it is old news that the Nintendo Wii remote takes a real beating in a good deal of homes and apartments and this is precisely why now you can also acquire protective skins for yours. Naturally you can acquire matching sets, so your whole game set and its components are the same! In fact there's even a soft silicone protective cover for your remote that's accessible, and yes, it too can match.

In the end though, it's the overall price of these covers that comes as the real surprise and the truth is you can get your whole set encased with ps3 slim skins for much less than ten dollars. So then what about the custom impact resistant silicone cover for your remote? Not to worry due to the fact even when you opt for it in your cover set, you will still come in under the $10 mark.

Also in the event you have the newest controller made accessible, the Wii Fit Balance Board, you might be interested in knowing that it too might be fitted with a custom skin. Yet 1 more factor to keep in mind, is that silicone skins are non-slip. This means that on top of being straightforward to clean, they also make for far far better grip of the game piece when your utilizing it which can reflect on your overall gaming skill level.

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What New Devices Will We All Want In 2011



If technology is something that you love then you will be delighted to know that there will be plenty of devices around in 2011. The following are some of the must have devices which will be appearing in 2011. You will probably be considered to be a bit behind the times if you don't have a few of these devices at least.

- The 3D television will probably be the main sensation that we are going to see this year. The technology for this type of device has improved dramatically in recent years and we now have options that will work as feasible entertainment. At the moment, 3D televisions require the user to wear 3D glasses but there are rumours that in 2011 we will see 3D televisions introduced which will not require us to wear these glasses at all.

- There are many people who are claiming that Apple are going to see a huge challenge from Google Android devices in 2011. You will probably see the Nexus One smart phone becoming huge over the next few months. This phone or another Android phone could even become more popular than the iPhone and it would not be surprising if this happened.

- Although the iPad is now leading the tablet market we can expect plenty of other tablet devices released this year. People have warmed to this format straight away so we will probably see some new technology which will just blow our minds.

- The continued improvements in HD media means that it may finally take over this year. These days, more of us are going for Blu Ray as opposed to DVD as this is the best way to watch TV and movies we could even see the end of the DVD altogether. And with cinema trips costing a small fortune for a family, it will be no surprise that people will prefer to stay at home and watch a movie instead.

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The Ultimate Headphones Buyer Tips



There is an absolute wealth of choice out there for anyone interested in buying headphones. Because headphones are used with so many different devices, you will find that there are numerous manufacturers who are producing these items in order to meet demand. When checking out the prices of headphones you will see that they can be really cheap or really expensive; some will only require you to take a couple of quid out of your pocket but if you were to buy a pair of ULTRASONE Edition 9 Limited Edition headphones you would probably need to take out a loan as they cost up to £10,000. The ideas below might be helpful if you wanted to buy a pair of headphones but were finding it difficult to decide on which ones to buy.

- It is important to think about the environment where you will be using the headphones mostly. Some items work well in places where there is a lot of external noise (for example when you are out walking in the city), but some headphones are only really suitable for places where there isn't much external noise. To make sure that you are getting the best sound, you will have to take this into consideration.

- The type of music that you are going to be listening to is also very important. If you like music with a lot of bass then you will need to choose headphones that can handle this.

- When it comes to headphones, like most other things in life, you get what you pay for. Spending only a couple of quid means that you are hardly likely to get the best sound. Spending as much as you can afford is wise because they are an investment after all. Sticking to the well known brands is probably best.

- You have probably noticed in the past with previous headphones that you have owned that they tend to develop loose wires after a while. You need to do your research in this regard because some headphones last longer than others.

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Manage Knowledge Bases with SharePoint Hosting Template



Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 hosting providers provide easy-to-use templates free with their SharePoint hosting service plans. The SharePoint hosting templates are meant to meet the challenging needs of your day-to-day business operations. These application templates implement scalable business solutions which require minimum administrative effort and speed up operations. These templates take into account common functionalities, roles and requirements for a specific business operation and can be applied to business tasks for creating useful web-based applications.

The Knowledge Base Moss SharePoint Services hosting template is one such template that helps in efficient Knowledge Base management by standardizing and categorizing information. With the basic hosted Microsoft Office SharePoint Server price plan, you get access for unlimited users at a cost as low as $8.95 per month, from hosted solution providers such as Apps4Rent. Additionally available, is a free package of Microsofts 40 SharePoint hosting templates.

Organizations often strive hard to manage volumes of vital information and share it with all members across the organization. The Knowledge Base SharePoint Portal hosting template helps teams to efficiently manage information within their organization. Using this template, you can create new documents with the help of web-based content creation tools and also upload existing documents. It is also possible to tag documents with the intent that others can find and refer to these documents with ease.

The template can be utilized in two ways - a top down approach or a bottom up approach. In the top down approach, a central department passes down appropriate information to the specific members concerned. In the bottom up approach, information from the knowledge base is captured by all team members as a standard business process, and this information can be further dispersed to others within the organization. Thus searching information turns out to be simpler than ever with the Knowledge Base SharePoint hosting template.



SharePoint Service Architecture with a renewed feel in 2010!



With changing times and technologies, there have been a lot of changes to both the logical and physical topologies of SharePoint 2010. Thus, its very important for any developers to know the architecture of the new Windows SharePoint 2010 services.

Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 builds on the operating system and database services to add additional features, such as team sites and collaboration features. Specifically, WSS 3.0 provides the following platform capabilities:

* Storage: Through content databases, which are literally SQL databases managed by Moss SharePoint to accommodate the pages, data, and documents stored in the various portals, team sites, and workspaces
* Management: Administration pages with deep configuration options
* Deployment: Web farms, physical servers, and roles
* Site Model: Web application, site collection, and sites
* Extensibility: Features, Web parts, and templates

A well architected logical and physical SharePoint Portal environment tends to revolve around Search. Search drives much of the logical and physical architectures for SharePoint 2007. SharePoint 2010 has not changed from a Tier perspective. There are Web, Application and Database tiers. Whats important is it to understand how to architect those tiers. For SharePoint 2010, the Application tier has changed significantly as it is more sophisticated than what was available in SharePoint 2007. Some things that we will get into within this series are creating service farms and partitioned services.

Architectural changes in Microsoft Office SharePoint Server


1. Shared Service Providers (SSP) which was used to host services in SharePoint 2007 have been completely removed from SharePoint 2010. Thus, the services are run independently in SharePoint2010

2. Some services in SharePoint 2010 will be referred to as Service Applications. Not all services in Central Administration are Service Applications. Service Applications tend to map to major features of SharePoint rather than services which could be considered part of the infrastructure of SharePoint

3. Service Groups have been introduced to logically manage Service Applications. When Service Applications are added they will be included in a Default Group. Web Applications can use that Default Group or use a Custom Group of Service Applications

4. SharePoint 2010 services can be reused within and across farms. This was not available in SharePoint 2007 and provides a significant amount of scalability options.

5. SharePoint 2010 supports Service Partitioning. If you are familiar with database partitioning, think of it is horizontal partitioning of data within a SharePoint service. Not all services support service partitioning; partitioning is only used in services that are data driven. A typical scenario is that a centrally managed/cross farm service with data that should not be exposed to all subscribing farms. If that is the case, a farm would subscribe to a partition of centrally managed service. In SharePoint lingo each partition is referred to as a tenant.

Thus, having a glance at these changes before diving deep into SharePoint 2010 would be really helpful!