Bonjour, All!
With this entry, we'll discuss the topic of codecs and their possible uses. A codec, according to Microsoft.com, is a media software to which allows the user to compress or decompress digital media like songs and videos. Via compression, these madia types can easily be stored on your computer and easily transferred across the internet more smoothly. A good example is Windows Media Player, which downloads and decompresses songs and video that one finds as they browse the internet.
However, Codecs can be something of a double-edged sword, as the media does slightly downgrade in quality when compared to the original source. However, when quality is not an issue, codecs are the right tool for the job.
Friday, October 26, 2007
Tuesday, October 23, 2007
RSS Feeds
Hey All!
Just found a unique way to subscribe to different web site and keep updated on their latest changes: via the use of Bloglines, one can view a site without the oft annoyance of advertisements.
However, one does sacrifice a few things for this ease of service; the user only recieves a barebones version of the site, sacrificing looks for pure info. However, despite this shortcoming, Bloglines is a nice tool to use for when I need info as to the latest happenings fast.
Enyal
Just found a unique way to subscribe to different web site and keep updated on their latest changes: via the use of Bloglines, one can view a site without the oft annoyance of advertisements.
However, one does sacrifice a few things for this ease of service; the user only recieves a barebones version of the site, sacrificing looks for pure info. However, despite this shortcoming, Bloglines is a nice tool to use for when I need info as to the latest happenings fast.
Enyal
Saturday, October 20, 2007
Del.icio.us "Flick'r"-ings...
Aloha All!
I've found out how to use both Flick'r and del.icio.us as social software since the last entry. Both have their applications in sharing links and photos with people, but it depends on what your hobbies run toward as to whether you'll use them both or not.
Flick'r is a photo archive that allows people to upload pictures that they have taken around the world; quite a vast community is in place for all the shutterbugs out there, but I'm not much for being a lensman - kinda shy.
Del.icio.us is a internat tagging tool that allow you to maintain an index of bookmarks and find other people with similiar interests. This is a very useful feature, since the amount of tags and sites allow you to view quite a few places of interest on the web. I'll keep using this for sure - it makes a handy reference for similar sites I may need to search for.
Enyal
I've found out how to use both Flick'r and del.icio.us as social software since the last entry. Both have their applications in sharing links and photos with people, but it depends on what your hobbies run toward as to whether you'll use them both or not.
Flick'r is a photo archive that allows people to upload pictures that they have taken around the world; quite a vast community is in place for all the shutterbugs out there, but I'm not much for being a lensman - kinda shy.
Del.icio.us is a internat tagging tool that allow you to maintain an index of bookmarks and find other people with similiar interests. This is a very useful feature, since the amount of tags and sites allow you to view quite a few places of interest on the web. I'll keep using this for sure - it makes a handy reference for similar sites I may need to search for.
Enyal
Friday, October 19, 2007
Colder Folders?
Hi all!
Just wanted you to check out my new folder - customized it myself.
By the way...
Has anyone else had trouble getting Vista to encrypt files? I try checkmarking the appropriate box in settings, but it is just greyed out and inselectable. Any ideas?
Enyal
Saturday, October 13, 2007
Registry Revue
Hello All!
Today, we examine the Windows Registry, a internal record of the programs and internal processes that all versions of Windows from 95 edition onwards have implemented in operations. Not only can the user not only browse and see how the computer records programs and their actions, a user can also alter values and settings in order to manually adjust Windows to their liking. This is also a useful tool for any programmer who wishes to fix errors in said registry.
If you couldn't tell, this is a big honkin' warning.
DO NOT ALTER WINDOWS VALUES WITHOUT PROPER KNOWLEDGE! Chances are that alteration will result in a computer enviroment slightly less stable than a heavily caffienated squirrel.
To be on the safe side, read all you can on the registry before you begin any changes. Here is one good site:
http://freepctech.com/pc/002/Windows_registry_faq.shtml
Enyal
Today, we examine the Windows Registry, a internal record of the programs and internal processes that all versions of Windows from 95 edition onwards have implemented in operations. Not only can the user not only browse and see how the computer records programs and their actions, a user can also alter values and settings in order to manually adjust Windows to their liking. This is also a useful tool for any programmer who wishes to fix errors in said registry.
If you couldn't tell, this is a big honkin' warning.
DO NOT ALTER WINDOWS VALUES WITHOUT PROPER KNOWLEDGE! Chances are that alteration will result in a computer enviroment slightly less stable than a heavily caffienated squirrel.
To be on the safe side, read all you can on the registry before you begin any changes. Here is one good site:
http://freepctech.com/pc/002/Windows_registry_faq.shtml
Enyal
Friday, October 12, 2007
Tricky Wiki
Salutations!
Recently, I got involved in the works of Wikipedia; I have to say that this is one way that the collective consciousness of the world around us can be archived. In the right hands, it can be a repository for archived knowledge and an excellent source of learning; however, steps must be taken by each individual to ensure that no erroneous information is entered, for even the slightest mistake on one's information can have consequences for the recipient of such flawed knowledge. Even though this is my first real time ever doing this, I could discern this was an important tenet to follow.
Enyal
Recently, I got involved in the works of Wikipedia; I have to say that this is one way that the collective consciousness of the world around us can be archived. In the right hands, it can be a repository for archived knowledge and an excellent source of learning; however, steps must be taken by each individual to ensure that no erroneous information is entered, for even the slightest mistake on one's information can have consequences for the recipient of such flawed knowledge. Even though this is my first real time ever doing this, I could discern this was an important tenet to follow.
Enyal
Saturday, October 6, 2007
Flaming Clocks and other things...
Greetings!
For those out there who are interested in screensavers, I found just the place for those looking for a new view:
http://home.clara.net/lilli/savers.htm
They have quite a collection there: I found myself a good flaming clock screensaver for my laptop, come with realistic flame trails. See what you can find! There's sure to be something for everyone there.
Enyal
For those out there who are interested in screensavers, I found just the place for those looking for a new view:
http://home.clara.net/lilli/savers.htm
They have quite a collection there: I found myself a good flaming clock screensaver for my laptop, come with realistic flame trails. See what you can find! There's sure to be something for everyone there.
Enyal
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