In recent years, Apple has stunned users and flustered the technology world with one sensational masterpiece after another.  First it was the iPod, then the iPhone, and then the iPod Touch.  Will Apple once again captivate the attention of the American public with its newest device?  The revolutionary 1/2 inch thick iPad with its 10-inch crystal-clear display has the potential to transform technology and enhance the entertainment world.

Here are the top 10 questions about Apple’s latest gizmo:

*1-  What is the iPad?

The iPad is basically an big iPhone with new and improved features.  The main upgrade on the iPad is its terrific 9.7 inch high resolution screen.  Movies, TV shows, pictures and video podcasts all look great on the terrific HD display.  Small, pocket-size iPod displays are convenient, but watching movies on a tiny screen can be extremely frustrating.

* 2-  Why do I want an iPad?

Apple’s iPad home page gives the #1 reason, “All of the built in apps on the iPad were designed from the ground up to take advantage of the large Multi-Touch screen and advanced capabilities of iPad.  And they work in any orientation.  So you can do things with these apps that you can’t do on any other device.”

Also, if you’re used to viewing movies, TV shows and photos on an iPod, iPod Touch or iPhone, the crystal-clear iPad screen will knock your socks off.  It’s a convenient, spotless, high-definition display; a major upgrade over any iPod.  Other tablets on the market have great features too, but the top-notch apps built for the iPad set this device apart.  It can also run most of the 150,000+ apps that work on the iPhone, giving users additional options.

*3-  What is the iPad keyboard like?  Read more...

by Josh Bancroft

Here’s a quick DC Universe Online Gadgets Guide that you can use to learn a lot about the gadgets in DC Universe Online.  I’m going to go over a few simple examples, as well as how you can effectively use these abilities in your gameplay and use them properly.  Let’s get into it below

What are gadgets?

Gadgets are the kinds of things that you would use when you want to control people temporarily.  For example, instead of just straight damaging something, you can control them which will give you more time to do more important things.  If you find that you may die if you go head-to-head with your enemies, stunning them and using gadgets will give you an edge and hopefully provide a way to shift the odds into your favor.

Using Stuns, Fears, And Traps to Beat Your Enemies

There are a few examples that I’m going over.  The first is fear gas, which you can easily see has a great effect on your gameplay because it will effectively take out one of your enemies for a short period of time, making them too scared to fight you.  You can also use stuns, which can range from throwing dirt in your enemies’ eyes as well as placing traps before the fight has even begun.

How to use these effectively

The best way to fight with gadgets is to know when to use them properly.  Using a stun when the player has received a temporary damage buff is a good idea, or using them to protect some of your teammates will always be met with good appreciation.  You always just want to think ahead and soon enough you will know when to use them properly  Read more...

by misterbisson

There are common misconceptions that have been discouraging many computer owners from taking expert computer repair services.

Nashville computer repair shops thrive because the number of computer users continues to climb. Like in most cities around the United States, more and more households in Nashville, Tennessee recognize the value and importance of owning and maintaining a reliable and functional computer at home. The rise of numerous businesses, great or small, also contribute to the growing number of computer users in the area.

Because there are more computer users, there is a higher demand for computer repair shops to cater to computer owners and users in Nashville and in surrounding areas like Green Hills, Belle Meade, Franklin and Brentwood. However, there are still many computer users who are having misconceptions about computer repair activities and businesses. Nashville computer repair shops have been doing their best to collectively reassure clients about computer services available.

Here are the most common misconceptions about computer repair in Nashville. Repair experts aim to further enlighten users about the advantage and assistance they offer.  Read more...

by f1uffster (Jeanie)

Your data can be backed up in an automated fashion so that you don’t have to worry about it.  Look for a computer repair center with a computer repair technician that offers secure, offsite date backup systems to their clients!

Having offsite data protection allows you to have another measure of data security in case of hardware failure, fire, theft, or any other terrible thing that could happen to your technology.

Even if you already back-up your data, it is always best to have a redundant backup disaster recovery system. When dealing with the important data that you generate with your business, it’s better to be safe than sorry!

You should be able to find an on site computer service with a very affordable monthly fee.  It should be able to back up your data through the internet each night to a secure server. Back-up logs should be automatically e-mailed to both you and your service daily which will be used to monitor the status of each backup.

Computers are used for an ever-increasing amount of functions today, including storing our personal photographs, e-mails, documents, and other information that is near and dear to us all.

There are several different types of in-office or in-home backups that should help set you up, including (but not limited to):

External Hard Drives Tape Backup CD and DVD Burners USB Thumb Drives Iomega REV Drives Network Backup

Contact Jeff Atto of Concise Computer Consulting, LLC, located at 2150 Franklin Road, Bloomfield Hills, MI.  Please contact us for any question about your home computer or laptop.  248-745-8255

My email address is info@concisePC.com and our website is http://www.concisePC.com

Concise Computer Repair services these Zip Codes and beyond:

by Dru Bloomfield – At Home in Scottsdale

I often joke with my new client’s that we (mobile phone companies) purposely make mobile phone bills confusing just to make it difficult for them to see exactly what they’re being charged.

If you’re often having difficulty making sense of the fees and charges that appear on your mobile phone bill then perhaps the information I’ve appended below will help you get a better understanding of how to accurately read and decipher your account.

HOW TO DETERMINE YOUR MOBILE PHONE CALL RATES

Probably 80% of the clients I meet don’t have a clear understanding of their mobile phone call rates; or what they believe they’re are being charged and what is actually being charged are two completely different things! To calculate your mobile phone call rates follow these steps:

a). FIND A 30 SECOND PHONE CALL
b). FIND A 1 MINUTE PHONE CALL
c). DEDUCT THE COST OF THE 30 SECOND CALL (a) FROM THE 1 MINUTE CALL (b)

This will generally provide you with your “real” call cost per 30 seconds. You’ll now notice that the new 30 second charge varies from the 30 second phone call cost (a) that you found in your mobile phone bill. This variance is due to an additional fee referred to as “flagfall” or “connection fee”. If you now deduct the new 30 second phone call cost from the original 30 second phone call cost (a) you’ll end up with a figure that is your flagfall cost per phone call.