Tag: Interface

Software Upgrades Arent Always the Best Move

Posted on Jul.18, 2009, under Computer and PC Tips No Comments

When my daughter was getting into AOL instant messaging (AIM) and using all the cool add-ons, I looked for more as it’s a great way to learn about extending applications. While doing research, I learned that if you wanted to use AIM themes, you don’t want to upgrade to AIM 5.9. A post at MyThemes suggests sticking with or downgrading to 5.5. MyTheme shows what steps to take, should you prefer to stick with 5.9. The post also shows where [...]


Cisco Certification: Introduction To ISDN, Part V

Posted on Jul.11, 2009, under Computer and PC Tips No Comments

The major reason I recommend getting your hands on real Cisco equipment rather than a simulator is that real Cisco routers give you the chance to practice and learn show and debug commands.
The knowledge you acquire from debugs is invaluable. Frankly, it??s this knowledge that puts you above the ??average?? CCNA who doesn??t have that hands-on experience. Watching debugs in action also gives you a head start on the CCNP. Since 90 ?" 95% of CCNAs go on to pursue [...]


TiVo: An Introduction for the Few Who Dont Know Yet

Posted on Jun.16, 2009, under Computer and PC Tips No Comments

TiVo will change your life… for the better. Plain and simple: record shows by telling TiVo to record them (not when, what channel, how long, etc.), record all new episodes of X, record all movies w/ so-and-so in them, etc.
High Points:
Most people know the basics of the concept. Here’s the low-down on the things I’m asked most…
1. You can record one thing and watch something else already recorded.
2. You can get a dual tuner TiVo, but you’ll need two SEPARATE [...]


Printers: What Really Happens When You Hit ?Print?

Posted on May.31, 2009, under Computer and PC Tips No Comments

You just poured hours upon hours into a lengthy research paper. All that’s left to do is print it out. And that’s the easy part, right? Sure looks easy from the user perspective, but it’s actually quite complicated. A series of critical processes kick off as soon as you kit the OK button.
The first thing that happens is your software application (MS Word, Excel, etc) sends the data you want to print to your printer driver. The printer driver is [...]


7 Things to Consider Before Buying Small Business Accounting Software

Posted on May.15, 2009, under Computer and PC Tips No Comments

The world of small business accounting software can be a minefield for any business owner. However choosing the right package is one of the most critical business decisions you will make.
Here are the seven things you must consider before making a purchase that will help you achieve your businesses goals.
1. Scalability
Businesses change over time so it’s critical that the small business accounting software you choose can change too. Some things that often change are the number of products and services [...]


Website Redesign- Planning as easy as 123!

Posted on Apr.21, 2009, under Web Design No Comments

This change has shifted the interface of web design services to a different level and the focus is now on redesigns.
Website redesigning is involves a slight distinction and considerations between mounting and developing new sites. Say for instance, those that have existing sites have more or less enough knowledge on what sites and site formulas work. They have already a grasp about what they consider as assets in their site’s form and function. Recognizing these assets can pretty well contribute [...]


Consistency In Web Design

Posted on Apr.05, 2009, under Web Design No Comments

The human mind constantly searches for patterns in everything
that it sees everyday, striving to find the unified picture as a
whole. If the mind cannot find pattern in what it is seeking, it
has a high tendency to look elsewhere.
When doing web design, it is important to design the website in
such a way that makes it easier, not harder for the mind to see
the pattern. It must be clear to a visitor he is still at the
same site.
If objects with similiar functions [...]


Why Not To Use Web Design Templates

Posted on Mar.20, 2009, under Web Design No Comments

In todays age of fast food and high-speed Internet, a business
may be tempted to take the more convenient route in launching
a website buying a template and customising it.
Website design templates are like off-the-shelf websites and are
targeted at people who believe that launching their own, unique
and differentiated website is costly and time consuming, which
need not be the case.
But what happens when you buy a template, and when looking up
your competition on the web, you find that they are using [...]


Why Not To Use Web Design Templates For Your Website

Posted on Mar.12, 2009, under Web Design No Comments

In todays age of fast food and high-speed Internet, a business may be tempted to take the more convenient route in launching a website buying a template and customising it.
Website design templates are like off-the-shelf websites and are targeted at people who believe that launching their own, unique and differentiated website is costly and time consuming, which need not be the case.
But what happens when you buy a template, and when looking up your competition on the web, you [...]


Differences between XP Icons and MAC Icons

Posted on Mar.08, 2009, under Web Design No Comments

The icons in an application are the soul of the application; they give it the modern and dynamic look the application has. Also, if the icons are intuitive the end user will easily remember the task behind the icon easy to memorize then the end users will definitely choose the respective application against one with clogged and strange icons. Icon designers are trying their best to make their creation as intuitive as possible so to make it easier [...]