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Modern Construction Tools makes work Easy

March 27, 2009 By: izephyr Category: Tech, Tech at Work

In recent days, we can see that huge buildings and constructions are being built. Earlier, it required a large number of workers and a long time to build a multi-storied building or a large bridge. Even, building or repairing the highways were not so easy. But technology comes into this difficulty. Now, with modern tools and machines, it has become possible to complete a large construction in a short time. Many tool manufacturers now offer extensive range of utility tools.

Bostitch, for example, is one of the well known manufacturers of construction tools better known as Pneumatic Tools. These companies would generally manufacture all necessary tools required like Nailers to metal joiners while manufacturers like Bostitch will offer more tools that will fit all other needs like fencing and furniture making.

Latest innovation in toolmaking technology has really enhanced the way our construction works are done.

How Do You Feel About Getting Email on Your Mobile?

March 27, 2009 By: izephyr Category: Tech at Work, Technology in Life

Since the evolution of internet, Email has been an integral part of our life and it has established itself as an inevitable media for communication. With mobile devices, we have got the advantage of receiving the emails on the go.

We now want to get the emails more effeciently. Getting emails on the mobile has many advantages.  The first and foremost advantage is that we can get from mobile email is that we receive the email just the moment it reaches our mailbox (not all services can reach that fast and time of mail delivery varies). I am presently using a couple of technologies to sync my emails with the mailbox. I am not totally dissatisfied with the services but they should be better.

What kind of email sync services are you using? How do you feel about them?

Virtual Private Networking : Isolation of Traffic

February 21, 2009 By: izephyr Category: Tech at Work

Virtual Private Networking or VPN is not a new concept of networking. It’s a kind of wide area network or WAN but has longer connectivity range. It generally enables many web services like file sharing, video conferencing, media streaming etc. Many other WAN technologies also help enabling these services but the advantage of VPN is that it is effecient as well as cheaper alternative to other similar networking technologies.

More recently, mobile VPNs and WIFI services are providing many valuable services to users. VPNs can protect a general network with the help of its software abilities. Sometimes, a proxy server between the networks connected with VPN can remain more secure.

Remote access is not all to do with virtual private networking. If implemented in local network, it can enhance security of the intranet by controlling access.

HTC S740 – Messaging Made Marvelously Stylish

September 18, 2008 By: izephyr Category: Gadgets, Portable Devices, Smartphone, Smartphone Platforms, Tech at Work

Well, It’s really difficult to understand the ‘HTC’ behaviour. While HTC has kept their track on the ever-expanding mobile internet industry with its devices, they are at the same time, re-defining the text. Without communication what is a smartphone? Other than talking or surfing, HTC S740 offers a highly appreciable key-control to provide an comfortable experience with writing on mobile phones.

S740, which has been available in the market since the end of August this year, has been designed to meet the text messaging needs (like short-messages or email) of the consumers. Like all other HTC products, the device is designed for beauty and never forgetting the function. It’s slide-out keyboard makes typing-intensive tasks more enjoyable.

The hardware is not all. The built in quick messaging tools for writing documents, texts, emailing and instant messaging conversations gives it a choice for users to take the freedom to communicate. It also comes with a built-in RSS hub to keep you updated.

HTC S740 - Released in August 2008

HTC S740 - Released in August 2008

HTC S740 inhibits a Qualcomm 528MHz processor that operates on Windows Mobile platform with its 256 MB RAM. Other features are just good. I just wish that the display could be a little more larger rather than the 2.4 inch with only a QVGA resolution. Also, a better Camera could make it more attractive to those who also love multimedia and web.

Laser Technology Advances Healthcare Industry

September 18, 2008 By: izephyr Category: Latest Innovations, Tech at Work, Technology in Life

Laser is a modern innovation. Everybody is more or less concerned about the usage of laser. From simple pointers to heavy industry, everywhere laser is being used. In most recent times, along with proving numerous benefits to may different industries, laser has enhanced the health care industry to provide better solutions to our health problems. For example, many men and women now suffer from hair loss which leads them to fruastration about their look. The traditional solutions includes risky surgeries or taking a lot of drugs.

The latest alternative is hair restoration Irvine, the Laser treatment through which lost hair can be easily rejuvenated. Trichology and hair loss research. Well, the treatment cannot be done only with laser though in fact it requires some special haircare products along with lasers and a proper nutrition which can help successfully reduce hair loss and regain those that are already lost. There are many prospective companies that offer expert laser hair treatments. AVENTI Laser Hair Therapy is a Los Angeles based expert which is one of the good example who has been successfully helping people to reduce hair loss using state of the art Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) for both men and women.

Laser technology has been very much successful in improving several other health issues like hair loss; even there are critical microsurgeries that are done with the help of Laser.

Dell Launches Inspiron Mini 9

September 14, 2008 By: izephyr Category: Portable Devices, Tech at Work, Technology News, Technology in Life

Dell has recently launched the new edge of mobile computing, Dell Inspiron Mini 9 with loads of features in a small sized portable computer that lets you enjoy your travels with a lot of connectivity and a good performance. Based on a Intel Atom Processor of 1.6GHz speed and 533Mhz front side bus with 512K cache. The other side of the hardware includes a 512 MB DDR2 RAM that is expandable upto 1 GB and  upto 16 GB of Solid State Disk Storage.

Dell Inspiron Mini 9

The Sleek & Sexy Dell Inspiron Mini 9

Well, these aren’t all. The Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) 950 is to power the 1024 X 600 bright LED display and you can connect to external display with the in-built 15-pin VGA connector.  Inspiron Mini also comes with 3 USB ports, Integrated LAN, wi-fi and bluetooth connectivity options. With the external speaker and optional webcam options is just good.

Moreover, there are several operating choices, user can select either Mini OS powered by Ubuntu 8.04 or
Genuine Windows® XP Home Edition as per your convenience.

But one thing that you don’t get is that a built in optical drive, as the system itself is very compact. So, you have to carry an optional portable optical drive that is available seperately. This is the real negative side for the Inspiron. Also, the storage capacity is very limited. Though they are offering a 2GB online space at box.net, 16 GB seems to be not enough where some of today’s smartphones have got more storage offers than this. However, though not that much powerful being small in size and with quite a good price in comparison with other compact size is the advantage for the gadget and it is surely going to create an impact of it with it’s great sexy look.

Nokia Brings Mail for Exchange to s60 3rd Edition

September 11, 2008 By: izephyr Category: Mobile Software, Tech at Work, Technology News, Technology in Life

Nokia, the giant mobile manufacturer company has announced it’s support for Mail For Exchange to the users of handsets based on Symbian s60 3rd Edition platform. According to the press relsease on 10th Sep, 43 Nokia S60 3rd Edition devices are said to support the email features of the Exchange which is one of the popular corporate email services.

Mail-for-Exchange and Nokia

Mail-for-Exchange and Nokia

The owners of Nokia devices whose companies use Exchange for their email can set up Mail for Exchange without paying a penny and this can be done in various ways from the email set-up plug-in on the home screen.  by launching the application from the Download! folder. After initial setup, the application is ready to utilize the current data plan service to get real-time access to office email, calendar, contacts, tasks and company directory over a secure connection.

Exchange ActiveSync protocol is compatible with many types of devices but there are more offers for Nokia users than other Exchange Activesync users because features like setting email priorities, alerts for meeting request conflicts, a standalone global address list application to search for a colleague’s contact details quickly, downloading and editing all types of attachments other than images only, are unavailable in other devices. So, it’s a great offer for Nokia users. Check on if your device supports it and take the advantage of Exchange. The following handsets are said to support Mail for Exchange. :

Nokia Eseries: Nokia E71, Nokia E66, Nokia E90 Communicator, Nokia E70, Nokia E65, Nokia E62, Nokia E61i, Nokia E61, Nokia E60, Nokia E51, Nokia E50
Nokia Nseries: Nokia N96, Nokia N85, Nokia N79, Nokia N95 8GB, Nokia N95, Nokia N82, Nokia N81 8GB, Nokia N81, Nokia N78, Nokia N77, Nokia N76, Nokia N75, Nokia N73, Nokia N93, Nokia N93i, Nokia N80, Nokia N91, Nokia N92, Nokia N71
Other Nokia S60 3rd Edition devices: Nokia 3250, Nokia 5500, Nokia 6290, Nokia 6110 Navigator, Nokia 6120 classic, Nokia 6121 classic, Nokia 6122 classic, Nokia 6124, Nokia 6650 fold, Nokia 5320 XpressMusic, Nokia 5700 XpressMusic, Nokia 6210 Navigator, Nokia 6220 classic