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There’s USB to anything you can think of these days.  TOSlink is one of those outputs that are rarely used, and if so, are used only when expensive equipment is concerned.  It is simply an audio output that is transfered using fiber optics.  When it comes to either audio or video, fiber optics is a smart choice simply because with copper wire you are prone to electro magnetic interference that is hard to diagnose.  To avoid unwanted noise, I’d recommend going with a usb to Toslink adapter.  This particular one will give you 5.1 surround sound.

A legitimate concern often faced by those aiming to deliver a VGA signal across a great distance is signal decay; ultimately the VGA signal just isn’t strong enough to make it very far on its own, due to limitations of the technology utilized in VGA cabling. The geniuses at Gefen are both aware of this dilemma and responding to it in their typically innovative fashion: by asking “Who says that a VGA signal has to ride in a VGA cable, anyway?”

The answer to this question is the EXT-VGA-141SR, and what an answer it is. A combination of unorthodox problem-solving and precise engineering, the VGA extender carries the VGA signal 150 ft through, of all things, Category 5 network cable. By transforming the signal so that it can be wired through Cat5, Gefen has completely bypassed the limitations of VGA cabling and utilize the faster and more efficient specifications of ethernet cable.

Now you can carry that signal as far as it wants to go, and farther.

Who says a VGA signal has to ride in a VGA cable, anyway?

With the new HDMI 1.3 standard come beneficial changes, but also the need to upgrade your equipment. So the question is whether its worth it.

HDMI 1.3 includes optional support for Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD sound, deep color support for over a billion colors, incorporates automatic audio syncing (which I’ve never had problems with), and introduces a new mini-HDMI connector for HD camcorders.

If you’re going to get the new HDMI 1.3 players and receivers, you’ll also have to invest in a new switch as well. We recommend the EXT-HDMI1.3-441 switch from Gefen that takes your 4 sources and switches them on one display.  For home users, the EXT-GEFENTV1.3-441 comes in at a lower price point but with all of the features you need for your home theater.

There are so many types of connectors out there that transfer different signals of obscure origins, but its fun to hear a learn about them.  One of them is the GPIB (General Purpose Interface Bus) specification that is known officially as the IEEE-488.  It was originally developed by Hewlett Packard to use with automated test equipment, but has branched out into many different uses, mostly industrial.

The signal has been in use for roughly 30 years already.  It wasn’t intended for use with consumer end personal computers, but Commodore (remember those?) adopted the connector to connect peripherals including disk drives.  HP and Tecktronix also eventually adopted the connector for the same purpose in their 8-bit machines.  In the 1980s HP also adopted the interface for use with certain calculators.  Because it utilized a simple parallel electrical bus, it could share the same electrical signal with computers, controllers, industrial equipment, and so forth, making it a natural choice for universal data sending and receiving during the dawn of mass networking.</p><p>

In many industrial and commercial settings the GPIB connector is still very much in use, although modern computers have long since lost the interface.  To universalize the GPIB interface, products such as the usb to GPIB controller have allowed this legacy connector to live on and operate with today’s computers.

Data backup is important for everyone that uses a computer to know about, especially if you have valuable information saved. I learned the hard way. At the time, I was going through a very extensive application process for Graduate School. It was just a normal night like every other night before that when my computer crashed. Everything I had saved was gone. I had to start from scratch. Now, I know how important it is to backup your data. Also, if you can save your data on more than one source, the more secure you will feel.

Dropship provider dropshipdesign.com just updated their menu adding new features that make it easier than ever for members to sell products.  One of the coolest things about their service is the way you can post items to your eBay store in a single click.  It’s perfect for anyone who’s looking to provide more products to their readers and shoppers.  Also the products displayed can be tailored to fit the individual needs of each site.

Whether you want to include multiple categories, or if you want to cater to one specific type of consumer you should be able to find exactly what you need.  With the holidays approaching quickly the demand for inexpensive merchandise online is greater than ever, it’s the perfect time to look into making some extra money on the side.

In reference to the previous post, I read about a company that was awarded the Best Document Management Solution in the Software and Information Industry’s 2007 Codie Awards. This software is designed to enforce risk management policies in business with less effort and time from employees.

If your company uses documents, you might want to consider getting new software to help manage those documents. Like most companies, you probably have documents stored on desktops, through email, and on removable devices. Record management software can help you track when documents are sent, changed, and saved through all of the above mentioned methods. This can save time and frustration when working on a document. It also makes it easier to find the most up-to-date document and save it on the central server so everyone can find it. Who wouldn’t want an easier and more efficient way to do business?

Want the latest IP telephony technology for your business?  Uinta Now is a certified Avaya business partner, specializing in the latest and greatest technology and products from the industry’s telephony solutions leader.  Whether it’s the Avaya IP Office, the Avaya 5420, or the new IP 500 office system, Uinta Now has some of the best products at the lowest prices.

I suppose this sounds like an advertisement, but it’s only because I am biased, a loyal customer of Uinta. 

Here’s an interesting article from TIME in regards to remote backup – I rather like the fact that they compare backing up your files to flossing your teeth: a pain in the butt chore but something you know you need to do.  Thank goodness for simple and efficient remote backup services that make a potentially tedious and time-consuming task much easier and bearable.