Tag: General Purpose
Understanding Transistor Data and Replacement
Posted on Jun.01, 2009, under Computer and PC Tips No Comments
If, for some reason, you can’t get an exact replacement for the transistor that you want to replace, you can refer to one of the transistor substitution guides or book, and try to identify a "near replacement". Beware, however. A substitution guide will sometimes list a replacement for your part, even though the two parts are not very similar. The most commonly used transistor substitution guides is the Philips ECG semiconductors Master Replacement Guide. Selecting the right transistor parameters or [...]
What To Ask Your Web Designer
Posted on Mar.13, 2009, under Web Design No Comments
If you need a web designer, but have no clue about the typical
web design process, I am quite certain that you must be feeling
a bit overwhelmed about what to expect. As web designers, we
oftentimes have a myriad of roles to fill when working with
their clients, but as the client, you always have a right to
know the complete design process up front. Lets talk a bit
about what questions you may want to ask a potential design firm
before they get started [...]
Setting Up Your Payment Options
Posted on Dec.19, 2008, under Web Design No Comments
When you’re selling things, you need people to be able to pay
you. Sure, they could send you cheques in the post, but that’s
not really convenient or scalable, is it? And not only that, in
todays modern business environment customers have come to expect
quick, reliable and secure payment options. To do business
online in the 21st century, you need to be able to accept credit
card payments electronically and securely – and, luckily for
you, it’s never been easier. Here’s the whole process, in five
easy [...]
Setting Up Your Payment Options
Posted on Nov.23, 2008, under Web Design No Comments
When you’re selling things, you need people to be able to pay
you. Sure, they could send you cheques in the post, but that’s
not really convenient or scalable, is it? And not only that, in
todays modern business environment customers have come to expect
quick, reliable and secure payment options. To do business
online in the 21st century, you need to be able to accept credit
card payments electronically and securely – and, luckily for
you, it’s never been easier. Here’s the whole process, in five
easy [...]
The September 2005 Cheap Web Hosting Report
Posted on Oct.28, 2008, under Web Hosting No Comments
Below are the top five general purpose cheap web hosts selected
for September 2005. All of the following hosting plans include a
web control panel, a cgi-bin directory, php, perl, and at least
1 mysql database. Many offer a number of additional features.
Our ratings are re-evaluated monthly, with a major re-evaluation
of customer ratings every three months.
About the CWHR Rating: This number (from a low of 1 to a high of
10) is a weighted average of customer ratings of the web host
(80%) and the [...]
Towards the Web-based Desktop
Posted on Oct.15, 2008, under Web Hosting No Comments
It might have seemed unbelievable quite a few years ago, but
today, most serious computer users work on two or more PCs. Some
people use an office and a home PC, others an office and laptop
PC while others have a desktop PC at home and a laptop to
accompany them at travels. A similar pattern can also be seen in
other consumer products, such as cars, where the general purpose
family car has been replaced by more specialized models such as
an SUV and a roadster [...]
