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Buying a Digital Camera with Video Capture Capability

11th December 2006
As digital cameras have developed and evolved over the past several years, one feature that has become almost universal is video capture. The ability to record simple movies is now available on virtually any digital camera, but specific capabilities will ... Read >
Author: Jeremy Maddock

Personal Digital Assistants: The Size Consideration

11th December 2006
When buying a new PDA or other handheld device, one of the first things you need to consider is its size and ergonomics. It is important to remember that mobile devices vary enormously in terms of size. Some are tiny enough to slip easily into a small ... Read >
Author: Jeremy Maddock

What to Look for in a PDA

11th December 2006
Before you begin looking for a new PDA or smartphone, it is a good idea to make a comprehensive list of all the features you want, and come up with a target price range (what you are willing to spend). One of the most important features to consider in ... Read >
Author: Jeremy Maddock

How to Find the Best Deal on a Used Laptop

11th December 2006
When searching for a used laptop computer, one must balance the obvious desire to save money the practical necessity of finding a functional machine. The first step in your search should always involve a degree of comparison shopping, weighing out opti... Read >
Author: Jeremy Maddock

Laptops Vs. Desktops: The Key Differences

11th December 2006
Laptop computers differ from their desktop counterparts in a number of important ways. Aside from their sheer size and portability, there are several other important features that might contribute to your decision to buy a laptop or notebook. One of th... Read >
Author: Jeremy Maddock

Buying a New Laptop: Things to Consider

16th November 2006
The benefits of laptop computers are immense. They are stylish, portable, business-friendly, and a good one can now do almost anything a desktop can do. How different laptop models compare, however, is something that you should explore before buying the f... Read >
Author: Jeremy Maddock

Pre-Foreclosure Property Sales

10th June 2006
Pre-Foreclosure selling is a strategy that can be useful to homeowners who are unable to keep up with their mortgage or other debts, but don't want to face the stress and difficulty of foreclosure proceedings. Usually, the lender and borrower agree on ... Read >
Author: Jeremy Maddock

Real Estate Tax Sales

10th June 2006
Government auctions and tax sales generally occur when a homeowner is unable to pay the property taxes on their home, or their home is abandoned. In the U.S., when city or county taxes aren't paid for an extended period of time, the property is conside... Read >
Author: Jeremy Maddock

Consumers Become Increasingly Aware of VoIP

28th May 2006
The number of British and American adults who are unfamiliar with VoIP has shrunk dramatically over the past few months, but over 50% still remain in the dark about this important communication technology, according to recent study. The number of adult... Read >
Author: Jeremy Maddock

Competition Heats Up Between Telus and Shaw

17th May 2006
The increasing convergence between television and phone services has been made more apparent this week, with Shaw and Telus coming up with new ways to steal customers from each other in BC. Shaw has recently started its own digital phone VoIP service, ... Read >
Author: Jeremy Maddock

eMarketer Predicts More Growth and Competition in VoIP Market

17th May 2006
According to a new report from eMarketer, the popularity of VoIP telephony services will continue to see significant growth for at least the next four years. The number of VoIP users in the US will climb from 5.2 million this year, to 32.6 million in 2... Read >
Author: Jeremy Maddock

Foreclosure Real Estate Sales

14th May 2006
One of the most straightforward ways to find a discount home or other property is to scout out foreclosure sales in the area you are interested in. A foreclosure occurs when a homeowner cannot afford to satisfy a major (usually a mortgage), and can no ... Read >
Author: Jeremy Maddock

76% of Americans Have Switched Long Distance Carriers

10th May 2006
We have seen it more and more in the past several years. As communications technology becomes cheaper and the industry more competitive, more service providers are popping up all the time, offering rock bottom prices on services such as long distance call... Read >
Author: Jeremy Maddock

Cell Phones Offer New Opportunities for Internet Companies

10th May 2006
It is a widely known fact that the market for cell phones has expanded greatly in the past few years, and new technology has allowed handsets to be used for much more than just phones. A large portion of cell phone users now use their devices for more adv... Read >
Author: Jeremy Maddock

VoIP Softphones: Cheapest Option for the Constant Traveler

10th May 2006
If you're one of those people who's constantly on the move, but needs a cheap way to communicate with the world, VoIP softphones might be for you. The definition of a softphone is, quite simply, a piece of software that allows users to make phone calls... Read >
Author: Jeremy Maddock

Telecom Mergers Put Increased Pressure on Equipment Vendors

10th May 2006
The past few months have seen quite a few major mergers shaping up between U.S. communications carriers (i.e. Sprint and Nextel, AT&T and BellSouth, etc.), which is beginning to pinch the revenue of telecom equipment makers. As the big wireless and tel... Read >
Author: Jeremy Maddock

Alltel Offers Free Wireless Calling to Ten User-Selected Numbers

10th May 2006
America's number 5 wireless carrier, Alltel, recently launched a new perk for high usage customers, allowing those who pay $59.95 or more for monthly service to make free calls to 10 pre-selected phone numbers. Each qualified user can pick up to 10 fre... Read >
Author: Jeremy Maddock

What is Colostrum?

16th January 2006
One of the effective immune enhancing supplements comes in the form of a thin-yellow milk-like liquid that is produced by a mother cow in the three days following the birth of a calf. 20% of Bovine Colostrum is made up of proteins, including immunoglob... Read >
Author: Jeremy Maddock

The Benefits of Bovine Colostrum

16th January 2006
Colostrum is the pre-milk substance that mother cows produce within the first few days of giving birth to a calf. Bovine colostrum is rich in a number of important nutrients that can enhance the human immune system, and has been successfully marketed as a... Read >
Author: Jeremy Maddock

Health Benefits of Selenium Supplementation

16th January 2006
Found naturally in rock and soil, Selenium is a trace element that is essential to the human body in small amounts. When taken as a supplement, Selenium activates an antioxidant called glutathione peroxidase, which has been known to promote good immune... Read >
Author: Jeremy Maddock

What is Selenium?

16th January 2006
Selenium is a non-metallic trace element which is naturally found in soil. Selenium deposits are present throughout the US, especially in states east of the Mississippi. The atomic number of Selenium is 34, and it has an atomic weight of 78.96. It has ... Read >
Author: Jeremy Maddock

Vitamin B12 Health Benefits

16th January 2006
Vitamin B12 is a member of the water-soluble B-vitamin group, and plays an important role in maintaining the health of the central nervous system, and in the production of red blood cells. In addition to performing these functions, maintaining a good l... Read >
Author: Jeremy Maddock

Necessary Functions of Vitamin B12

16th January 2006
You've probably heard that Vitamin B12 is a good way to maximize your energy levels, and increase your overall level of health. What you probably aren't aware of, however, is that a good level of B12 is essential in the making of DNA and red blood cell... Read >
Author: Jeremy Maddock

The Risks of Vitamin B12 Deficiency

16th January 2006
Having a serious lack of Vitamin B12 in your body can lead to a number of dire health problems, including heart disease, strokes, and Alzheimer's. This is due to the fact that B12 works together with folic acid and Vitamin B6 to control the body's leve... Read >
Author: Jeremy Maddock

SMS Messaging Networks

14th January 2006
Whenever you send a text message from your mobile phone it goes through a network provided by your cellular network of choice. Virtually all of the major wireless networks in North America have some sort of message center, which routes text messages to ma... Read >
Author: Jeremy Maddock

Will MMS Ever Kill SMS?

14th January 2006
SMS text messaging, which involves the sending of short messages from once cell phone user to another, has been around for a number of years now, and is no longer a "new" technology by any means. MMS on the other hand is a "Multimedia Messaging System"... Read >
Author: Jeremy Maddock

SMS Gateway Websites

14th January 2006
SMS gateways are websites, which allow the sending of SMS text messages to cell phone users, using the internet. Most of the major American cell phone providers, including Cingular, Verizon, and AllTel have special websites set up where subscribers can... Read >
Author: Jeremy Maddock

WiFi: What is it?

15th December 2005
Most people have heard of it, but the obvious question often seems to come to mind: what exactly is WiFi technology? The answer is that it's a way to transfer data wirelessly, using the IEEE 802.11 networking standard. It allows users to access the int... Read >
Author: Jeremy Maddock

WiFi Technical Specifications

15th December 2005
Short for "Wireless Fidelity", WiFi is a networking standard, which allows for wireless internet access and data downloading. WiFi transfers data over extremely high-frequency radio signals, and is only available when within range of a hotspot. WiFi te... Read >
Author: Jeremy Maddock

Issues Surrounding WiFi Security

15th December 2005
For years, one of the most worrying problems with wireless broadband internet access was the issue of keeping data secure during the split second of transfer. If one does not take the proper security precautions, a clever hacker could intercept the signal... Read >
Author: Jeremy Maddock

Communicating with WiFi

15th December 2005
Many people seem to think that WiFi technology is reserved purely for wireless broadband internet access, but in actual fact, it has been put to many other purposes as well. For example, WiFi phones are built to allow for wireless roaming within a limi... Read >
Author: Jeremy Maddock

Finding WiFi Hotspots

15th December 2005
If you are taking a trip, but need to check your email and keep up to date with business, on the go, then a WiFi enabled laptop might be the perfect solution for you. Of course, the trick to WiFi laptops is finding hotspots in which to use them. Before... Read >
Author: Jeremy Maddock

WiFi Range: What are the Limits?

15th December 2005
Because of the fact that the WiFi networking standard uses very high frequency (2.4 GHz) radio signals to transmit data, its access range is usually quite limited. How limited, of course, depends on the type of WiFi hardware being used. A single family... Read >
Author: Jeremy Maddock

VoIP for Corporate Users

13th December 2005
In the constant battle to reduce expenses, and improve the overall bottom line, many corporations have begun to see the potential of VoIP internet telephony as a more efficient way to handle their telecommunications related needs. When setting up a VoI... Read >
Author: Jeremy Maddock

Types of VoIP Networks

13th December 2005
VoIP internet telephony is a highly efficient technology that is used to transmit voice conversations over a data network, through the use of Internet Protocol. Most consumer VoIP services make use of the internet to transmit the data from one user to ... Read >
Author: Jeremy Maddock

VoIP: A Constantly Improving Technology

13th December 2005
VoIP internet telephony has been a usable communication technology for many years now, but it is only recently that it has become a mainstream communication tool for both residential and business users. This is largely because of the huge recent improv... Read >
Author: Jeremy Maddock

Intentions Behind the VoIP Industry

13th December 2005
Most VoIP providers have now realized what a lucrative industry they've chosen to enter, and are trying to beat other providers in the areas of cost and functionality, in order to catch a large market share in the coming months and years. The central g... Read >
Author: Jeremy Maddock

Sprint Nextel: Corporate Summary

12th December 2005
Sprint Nextel Corporation is based in Overland Park, Kansas (A suburb of Kansas City, MO), and is one of the largest American telecommunications companies. It was formed in 2005 by a $35 billion merger between previously separate Sprint and Nextel corpora... Read >
Author: Jeremy Maddock

Verizon Wireless: Corporate Summary

12th December 2005
Verizon Wireless is the cellular arm of US telecommunications giant, Verizon. It is headquartered in Bedminster, New Jersey, and currently operates the second largest wireless network in the United States. As of October 2005, the company served a total... Read >
Author: Jeremy Maddock

Nokia: Corporate Summary

12th December 2005
Nokia Corporation is one of the world's largest telecommunications equipment manufacturers. With headquarters in Keilaniemi of Espoo, Finland, this Scandinavian telecommunications company is best known today for its dominance in the worldwide mobile hand... Read >
Author: Jeremy Maddock

Motorola: Corporate Summary

12th December 2005
Motorola is a global communications company based in a suburb of Chicago, Illinois. Originally founded as a maker of car radios in 1928, the company has gradually evolved over the decades, and become one of the world's leading manufacturers of mobile phon... Read >
Author: Jeremy Maddock

Mortgage Agreement Participants

07th December 2005
As with any other financial deal, the main participants in a mortgage contract are the two parties that the agreement is between. In the case of morgages, one party that is always involved is the buyer of a piece of property. This is generally an indiv... Read >
Author: Jeremy Maddock

Repaying a Mortgage

07th December 2005
The process of repaying a morgage is usually quite a long-term affair, often taking several decades, but its terms are tentatively decided from the time that the initial agreement is signed. Of course, most morgages do offer some flexibility. Morgage r... Read >
Author: Jeremy Maddock

Repayment Mortgages (Amortization)

07th December 2005
Qute simply, a repayment mortgage is an arrangement where the ultimate goal is to pay off the mortgage on a property. This is the most common type of payment agreement for both business and home morgages, as it gives the borrower the knowledge that they a... Read >
Author: Jeremy Maddock

Investment-Backed Mortgages

07th December 2005
Investment-backed morgages are a type of property loan where the buyer doesn't pay down the balance during the term of the contract, but instead, accumulates an investment in hopes of doing so in the future. This type of arrangement is usually cheaper ... Read >
Author: Jeremy Maddock

Reverse Mortgages

07th December 2005
Reverse (lifetime) morgages are different from ordinary home morgages, in that they don't require payment, but instead allow the borrower to acquire a debt during their period of property ownership. The acquired debt generally isn't payed off until after ... Read >
Author: Jeremy Maddock

How to Simplify Your Debt Load

07th December 2005
With the consumerist economy of western culture, it seems only natural that shoppers are going to build up a fair amount of debt over time. There comes a time, however, where one's debt becomes a huge burden, with a mish mash of high interest creditors al... Read >
Author: Jeremy Maddock

Risks Associated with Secured Debt Consolidation

07th December 2005
Consolidating many small debts into one large debt is well known to be a good first step in getting out of debt, but that's not to say that it comes without risk. The main reason for this risk is that in order to secure a lower interest rate (and thus ... Read >
Author: Jeremy Maddock

Investing in Foreclosures

02nd December 2005
A foreclosure occurs when the owner of a property can no longer afford the costs associated with it, and the bank or another creditor seizes the property. This is often a result of the owner initiating bankrupcy proceedings. Although it is obviously a ... Read >
Author: Jeremy Maddock

Credit Counseling: Help for the Individual

02nd December 2005
It is a simple fact that people often need help when they are faced with serious financial problems such as forclosures or bankrupcy. Luckily, there are agencies out there that are willing to provide such help and advice. These agencies have saved many... Read >
Author: Jeremy Maddock

Cash Advance Loans: Use Responsibly

02nd December 2005
There are many situations that can come up in one's life that involve the need for money without delay. But all too often, the amount of cash that's needed exceeds the amount in one's bank account. Fortunately, there is one easy and hassle-free solutio... Read >
Author: Jeremy Maddock

Obtaining a Payday Loan

14th November 2005
Fast payday loans are a type of high-interest, short-term financing that is meant to tide over a borrower until their next payday. They can be very useful to cover unexpected expenses, and a good way to bridge the cash flow gap between paydays. It is i... Read >
Author: Jeremy Maddock

Adjustable Rate Mortgages

14th November 2005
An adjustable mortgage is an arrangement where a homebuyer takes out a loan with a variable or "floating" interest rate. This means that the interest rate paid will move up and down according to current conditions in the real estate market. Borrowers u... Read >
Author: Jeremy Maddock

Credit Cards: Hard to Do Without

14th November 2005
These days, credit cards are seen as many as a necessity for exchanging money. They are certainly very convenient, and it can be very hard to get by without one. In fact, when trying to get a hotel room, rent a car, or conduct business transactions, some ... Read >
Author: Jeremy Maddock

Bad Credit: A Personal Finance Nightmare

14th November 2005
Unfortunately, those people who have poor credit ratings, even those who are trying to reform their ways, are rarely taken seriously when trying to conduct normal transactions. A bad credit rating can make it exceedingly difficult to get important fina... Read >
Author: Jeremy Maddock

Debt Consolidation: A Simpler Solution

14th November 2005
When you feel like you are swimming in a sea or bills and debt, there are potential solutions to ease the chaos, and even save a bit of money, while making your life a lot simpler. Debt consolidation is a method of immediately paying off all your small... Read >
Author: Jeremy Maddock

The Process of Bankruptcy

14th November 2005
Put simply, bankrupcy is the point at which a person's debts and obligations outweigh their total assets, and they have no ability to pay off the debt. In such a situation, one must enter bankruptcy proceedings, which will result in all their assets be... Read >
Author: Jeremy Maddock

Foreclosures and How to Prevent Them

14th November 2005
It is common knowledge that being foreclosed upon is not a pleasant experience. It occurs when a person can no longer afford to maintain a house, commercial property, or piece of land, and is often a byproduct of bankrupcy. People often ask about how t... Read >
Author: Jeremy Maddock

Secrets to Vitamin Swallowing Success

13th November 2005
One of the greatest reasons people give for not taking vitamins regularly is the fact that they have trouble swallowing them. Due to this very reason, a great many people simply don't bother to frequently take important nutrients such as Vitamin C and ... Read >
Author: Jeremy Maddock

Taking Vitamins Can Work Wonders for Your Health

13th November 2005
Taking vitamins is one of the easiest steps that a person can take to start pursuing a healthier and disease-free lifestyle. In a perfect world, our bodies would get all the required vitamins and nutrients from food. Unfortunately, however, the vast ma... Read >
Author: Jeremy Maddock

The Power of Vitamin B12 Supplementation

13th November 2005
Vitamin B12 is a highly important part of any good vitamin supplementation plan. It works to improve and enhance a variety of important bodily systems, helping the body to metabolize fats and carbohydrates, while maintaining a healthy nervous system. T... Read >
Author: Jeremy Maddock

Global Positioning Technology Description

04th November 2005
The worldwide Global Positioning System (GPS) network was designed by the US Department of Defense, as a way to track one's exact location anywhere in the world. The GPS network consists of 24 navigation satellites, which orbit the planet at a height o... Read >
Author: Jeremy Maddock

Practical Uses for GPS Technology

04th November 2005
Since the US Department of Defense established the worldwide Global Positioning System (GPS) network, it has been put to a very wide variety of uses by governments, corporations, organizations, and individuals alike. It has been put to good use for man... Read >
Author: Jeremy Maddock

GPS Security Functionality

04th November 2005
One of the most common uses of Global Positioning System (GPS) technology, by businesses and consumers alike, is to ensure security from theft, as well as human safety. Using a GPS tracking system is an excellent way for an individual or small business... Read >
Author: Jeremy Maddock

Satellite Cell Phones

02nd November 2005
Satellite cell phones are mobile phones that communications directly with satellites, rather than going through normal cellular networks. Communication is established using a large rectangular antenna that is built into each phone. Although quite bulky in... Read >
Author: Jeremy Maddock

Portable Satellite Radio

02nd November 2005
A portable satellite radio is a small receiver that receives signals directly from satellites, rather than using traditional radio frequencies. The primary advantage of using this technology instead of AM/FM frequencies is that portable satellite radio... Read >
Author: Jeremy Maddock

Satellite Communication Technology Development

28th October 2005
Satellites have been orbiting the earth for several decades now, and are constantly contributing to the evolution of global communication. Satellite cell phones have made it possible for people to make phone calls from anywhere in the world, no matter ... Read >
Author: Jeremy Maddock

How to Make Your Web Pages Search Engine Friendly

19th October 2005
Making your web pages search engine friendly is the basic first step in getting higher rankings for your keyword(s) of choice. Before optimizing any individual page, you need to choose a primary word or phrase that you want to optimize it around. This ... Read >
Author: Jeremy Maddock

VDSL (Very high bit-rate Digital Subscriber Line) - Description

13th September 2005
VDSL is a developing broadband communications technology, which allows users to upload and download data at extremely high speeds, over a Digital Subscriber Line. Speeds can be as high as 1.5 to 2.3 Mbps for upstream (sent) data, and 13 - 52 Mbps for down... Read >
Author: Jeremy Maddock

VoIP Telephony - Description

13th September 2005
VoIP is a technology that is used to send voice information in the form of digital data packets, over Internet Protocol, as opposed to using traditional telephone lines. VoIP calls can be placed either from an ordinary telephone (broadband phone), or from... Read >
Author: Jeremy Maddock

WAP - Description

13th September 2005
WAP is an open international technology standard, which allows people to access wireless internet services using handheld devices such as PDAs and mobile phones. The WAP standard was jointly created by Motorola, Nokia, Ericsson, and Unwired Planet, who we... Read >
Author: Jeremy Maddock

Web Browsers - Description

13th September 2005
Web browsers are software applications which translate HTML (hypertext markup language) into recognizable web pages, allowing users to browse the internet. The first modern web browsers were created in 1993, and have been continually updated, advanced, an... Read >
Author: Jeremy Maddock

Wi-Fi (Wireless Fidelity) - Description

13th September 2005
Wi-fi is a wireless data networking protocol, which allows for PCs and laptops to access the internet, within a given area or "hotspot", via a high frequency wireless local area network (WLAN). The term Wi-Fi was coined by the Wireless Ethernet Compatibil... Read >
Author: Jeremy Maddock

WiMAX (Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access) - Description

13th September 2005
WiMAX is another name for IEEE 802.16, an international standard that allows for computers to be networked together and access the internet wirelessly. Although similar to Wi-Fi, WiMAX has a much broader range, and allows for faster data transfer speeds. ... Read >
Author: Jeremy Maddock

Wireless Broadband - Description

13th September 2005
Wireless broadband is a general term that applies to any kind of technology, which allows users to download data at high speeds without using a physical wire to connect to the internet. The most popular and advanced wireless broadband technology currently... Read >
Author: Jeremy Maddock

Wireless VoIP - Description

13th September 2005
Wireless VoIP is a technology that converts voice information into digital data packets, and transmits them wirelessly over a mobile network. Several VoIP telephony companies have recently made deals with wireless carriers that will allow them to combine ... Read >
Author: Jeremy Maddock

xMax - Description

13th September 2005
xMax is a recent innovation conceived by Florida-based xG Technology LLC. It piggybacks on radio signals to transmit wireless broadband data over long distances. Although it is not yet widely available, xMax will (in theory) be much cheaper and more ef... Read >
Author: Jeremy Maddock

PC-to-Phone - Description

12th September 2005
PC-to-Phone is a type of VoIP communication that involves making phone calls directly from a computer. Calls are placed using a special piece of software, which may be downloaded over the internet. PC2Phone is an extremely cheap and efficient way to commu... Read >
Author: Jeremy Maddock

PDA (Personal Digital Assistant) - Description

12th September 2005
A PDA is a handheld electronic organizer which combines a variety of computing, and communication services. In addition to basic features such as scheduling, pocket word processing, and handwriting recognition, many PDAs now also come with mobile web brow... Read >
Author: Jeremy Maddock

Radio Telephones - Description

12th September 2005
Radio telephones are communication devices, which allow two people to talk to one another using a radio. Although they are similar to cell phones for practical purposes, they work somewhat differently, operating on radio frequencies of 60 to 900 MHz. A "w... Read >
Author: Jeremy Maddock

Satellite Television - Description

12th September 2005
Satellite television is a television reception system where signals are received from satellites orbiting at a distance of approximately 37,000 kilometers above Earth's surface. Using satellites is the most effective way to instantly transmit television s... Read >
Author: Jeremy Maddock

SDSL (Symmetric Digital Subscriber Line) - Description

12th September 2005
SDSL is a type of broadband technology that allows for digital data to be sent at high speeds along already-existing copper telephone lines, while allowing for the transmission of analog (voice) data at the same time. SDSL connections are symmetric, meani... Read >
Author: Jeremy Maddock

T1 - Description

12th September 2005
A T1 is a dedicated communications connection which can carry up to 24 channels of voice or data traffic at any given time. This is done using 24 separate circuits, each of which has its own unique telephone number. Due to their prohibitive monthly cost a... Read >
Author: Jeremy Maddock

T3 - Description

12th September 2005
A T3 is an extremely high bandwidth dedicated connection which can carry up to 672 channels of voice and data traffic at any given time. This is done using a 44.736 Mbps connection, which is capable of carrying up to 28 times the traffic of a regular T1 l... Read >
Author: Jeremy Maddock

Telephone - Description

12th September 2005
A telephone is a device that translates one's speech into analog electrical signals, allowing them to engage in communication over extended distances. The word telephone is Greek for "far away voice". Originally, all telephone transmissions took place ove... Read >
Author: Jeremy Maddock

Telecommunications - Description

12th September 2005
Telecommunications is the transmission of analog voice signals, digital data, or other information between two points that are some distance away from each other. The word telecommunications also applies to the industry built around the electronic devices... Read >
Author: Jeremy Maddock

Text Messaging - Description

12th September 2005
Text messaging involves the sending of short text-based messages between cell phones, pagers, PDAs, or other handheld devices. The most common text messaging technology standard is SMS (Short Message Service), which allows users to send messages of up to ... Read >
Author: Jeremy Maddock

ADSL (Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line) - Description

09th September 2005
ADSL is a type of broadband technology that allows for digital data to be sent at high speeds along already-existing copper telephone lines, while allowing for the transmission of analog (voice) data at the same time. ADSL is Asymmetric in that it uses mo... Read >
Author: Jeremy Maddock

Bluetooth - Description

09th September 2005
Buletooth is a telecommunications technology that allows computers, mobile phones, PDAs, and other enabled devices to connect wirelessly over short distances, and exchange digital information. Bluetooth connections take place over a 2.4 GHz frequency, and... Read >
Author: Jeremy Maddock

Broadband - Description

09th September 2005
Broadband is a general term for any technology that transfers data over a broad bandwidth connection. Such a connection allows for much higher transmission speed and quality than its low bandwidth equivalent. Broadband technology can be used for a vari... Read >
Author: Jeremy Maddock

Broadband Phone - Description

09th September 2005
A broadband phone is a type of voice based communications system, which can be created using a regular touch tone telephone, a broadband connection, and a connecting adapter. A broadband internet connection is capable of carrying high quality VoIP convers... Read >
Author: Jeremy Maddock

Cable - Description

09th September 2005
A cable is a cord that contains fiber optic strands, and is used to transmit data. Cables are frequently used to directly transmit television programs to a receiver, and in recent years has been used as a way to connect to the internet at considerably hig... Read >
Author: Jeremy Maddock

Cellular Phone - Description

09th September 2005
Cellular phones are handheld telephones that can be used from any location within a given service area. In addition to their core voice capabilities, today's cell phones are offering more and more advanced features, such as text messaging, email, games, m... Read >
Author: Jeremy Maddock

DSL (Digital Subscriber Line) - Description

09th September 2005
DSL is a type of broadband technology that allows for digital data to be sent at high speeds along already-existing copper telephone lines, while allowing for the transmission of analog (voice) data at the same time. Some of the most common variations on ... Read >
Author: Jeremy Maddock

Data Encryption - Description

09th September 2005
Data encryption is the process of coding digital data in such a way that it cannot be read if intercepted by a third party. A user must have a special password in order to gain access to encrypted information. Encryption is used in a variety of interne... Read >
Author: Jeremy Maddock

GPS (Global Positioning System) - Description

09th September 2005
GPS is a worldwide radio-navigation system which uses a network 24 satellites, and was developed by the US Department of Defense. Anyone with a commonly available GPS receiver can calculate his or her exact location on Earth. GPS has been very useful in a... Read >
Author: Jeremy Maddock

HDSL (High bit-rate Digital Subscriber Line) - Description

09th September 2005
HDSL is a type of broadband technology that allows for digital data to be sent at high speeds along already-existing copper telephone lines, while allowing for the transmission of analog (voice) data at the same time. HDSL was the first DSL technology to ... Read >
Author: Jeremy Maddock

Instant Messaging - Description

09th September 2005
Instant Messaging is a method of internet communication which allows two or more people to "chat" by sending messages back and forth over standard Internet Protocol. Instant Messaging users may compose buddy lists and see when their family, friends, and a... Read >
Author: Jeremy Maddock

Wireless Broadband Basics

08th September 2005
Wireless broadband is a general term used for the technology that is able to gain access to the internet wirelessly, and at high bandwidth speeds. Wireless broadband is available on virtually any digital device, so long as it has the proper connectivity h... Read >
Author: Jeremy Maddock

VoIP Telephony Basics

08th September 2005
VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) Telephony is the process of routing voice conversations over an Internet Protocol network, rather than through traditional circuit-switched telephone lines. The voice information is converted into digital data packets a... Read >
Author: Jeremy Maddock

Two Easy Ways to Protect against Flu

31st August 2005
People across America are lining up for flu shots, buying cold and cough medications, and researching which antibiotics that might need this winter. Despite all this elaborate planning, there are surprisingly few people who remember two of the low tech st... Read >
Author: Jeremy Maddock

Beta-Glucan Information

31st August 2005
Beta-Glucan is an extremely potent, immune activating substance taken from the cellular walls of Saccharomyces cerevisiae (baker's yeast). The extraction is so pure that consumption of Beta-Glucan is harmless, unlike consuming large amounts of yeast. So, ... Read >
Author: Jeremy Maddock

Beta-Glucan May Prevent Anthrax When Taken Orally

31st August 2005
In a 2002 study, a group of researchers used oral Beta Glucan to treat mice infected with Bacillus Anthracites. With the high incidence of anthrax vaccine complications, an alternative preventative approach is sorely needed to deal with this frightening d... Read >
Author: Jeremy Maddock

Orally Administered Beta-Glucan May Prevent Cancer

31st August 2005
A recent study has shown that immune stimulation has a significant effect on tumor growth in animal specimens. Safe and effective forms of immune stimulation can enhance cellular immunity, which in turn enhances the activities of T-helper cells and natura... Read >
Author: Jeremy Maddock

How Exercise and Beta-Glucan Help the Immune System

31st August 2005
It is thought that moderate exercise, such as speed walking, jogging, and aerobics may enhance your body's natural resistance to infection. This is due to that fact that this kind of physical activity activates the release of immunostimulatory factors, su... Read >
Author: Jeremy Maddock

Colostrum May Help Prevent Upper Respiratory Tract Infections

31st August 2005
A 2003 study by the Health Sciences Department of the University of South Australia suggests that taking concentrated bovine colostrum supplements could reduce the incidence of upper respiratory tract infections. The study involved subjects being rando... Read >
Author: Jeremy Maddock

The Immune-Boosting Power of Colostrum

31st August 2005
Bovine Colostrum is the form of "milk" taken from dairy cows, within 24 hours of giving birth to a calf. The liquid is known for its high protein immunoglobulin and antibody contents, and numerous immune and growth factors that can be highly beneficial to... Read >
Author: Jeremy Maddock

How Colostrum Differs From Herbal Remedies

31st August 2005
At some time or another, most people have taken some sort of herbal remedy or supplement to help support their body in achieving optimal health. Now, however, you may be considering taking a Colostrum supplement, and wondering how it differs from standard... Read >
Author: Jeremy Maddock

B-Vitamins Help Promote Healthy Arteries and Heart

31st August 2005
A 2002 study reported, funded by the Swiss National Science Foundation reported that a six-month regiment of taking folic acid, vitamin b12, and vitamin b6 can be instrumental in the prevention of recurring blocked arteries in coronary angioplasty patient... Read >
Author: Jeremy Maddock

Superior Absorption of Coral Calcium

31st August 2005
Over the past few years, Coral Calcium has received a lot of media attention as the widely preferred source of readily absorbable calcium. In 2003, a study was undertaken to compare and contrast the absorption of Ryukyuan Coral Calcium, as opposed to carb... Read >
Author: Jeremy Maddock

Selenium May Help to Prevent Prostate Cancer

31st August 2005
According to a federally sponsored study, published by a Stanford University urologist, men with abnormally low levels of Selenium in their blood are four to five times more likely to develop prostate cancer. Selenium is a trace element that is supplied i... Read >
Author: Jeremy Maddock

Selenium Can Lift Your Spirits

31st August 2005
In July of 1995, the United States Department of Agriculture officially published research information, which acknowledges Selenium as "an essential trace element known for its antioxidant prowess." In addition to this, the mineral has been recognized ... Read >
Author: Jeremy Maddock

Antioxidants May Prevent Childhood Asthma

31st August 2005
A source suggests that there may be a new way to help children who are subjected to the dangers of second hand tobacco smoke. It has become apparent that childhood asthma could be prevented with the help of antioxidants such as beta-carotene, vitamin C... Read >
Author: Jeremy Maddock