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Most motherboards have special functions that are unknown or forgotten their owners. On the other hand functions very attractive to use. Here are some of functions intended.

IrDA bus: most of the motherboards on the market has a connector on the main board to the bus IrDA (Infrared Developers Association) which allows wireless connection (wireless) between PCs and peripherals equipped with an infrared sensor (infrared), some printers and notebooks. To take advantage of this bus, you must install the adapter in the existing IrDA connector on the motherboard that unfortunately is not included with the motherboard.

Additional USB port: ATX motherboards are usually equipped with 2 USB ports on the back. Some motherboards have more USB, but not in the rear position. Exactly in the middle of the mother-board. To use these additional ports, we need to install the adapter plug to change the format used by the motherboard to plug the USB standard format, to enable us to install a USB peripheral port was added. Generally the motherboard is not equipped adapter.

Suspend to RAM (STR): we can configure the PC so that can store information of all components of the RAM and switched off all components except RAM. The results of RAM the motherboard will turn only, while all other components turned off. In this case, power consumption by PC only 5W.

The advantage is clear. When turned on, the PC will be in the same condition when turned off, and the program displays the same document that was opened previously. We can even program the PC to run multiple tasks while the PC is “sleeping”. Some motherboards have a connector that allows installation STR LED. LED lights will light up when the PC into the STR mode and off when the PC dies.
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Hardisk Partitioning (Disk Partitioning) is divided into several parts Hardisk, commonly referred to as Partition. In the windows operating system, usually starting with Drive C:, and could go to Z:. With increasing size of Notebook, the Notebook is better at the partition into several parts.

What are the benefits we had Hardisk partition? Here’s more.

The purpose of Hardisk partition:

* Separating the files and operating system data or documents. Although could be one, but with separated will be safer and easier settings.
* As a place for Virtual Memory operating System. Like for example on Linux
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How to care for notebook / laptop, recommend:

• Do not ever put a heavy burden on the laptop if we have the item placed a heavy burden on the laptop, it can cause scratches on the LCD screen.
• Avoid putting a laptop in the bag with the goods too full of stuff .. because it would lead to pressure on the laptop.
• Note the temperature condition of laptop or notebook is comprised of various electronic components whose performance is effected by temperature. Between these, the temperature is too extreme, such
  too hot or too cold, can disturb the performance or even damage the laptop. Therefore, avoid the habit of leaving the laptop in the car parked under the hot sun rays. Also avoid laptop under direct sunlight highlight. Generally the manufacturers recommend a temperature among 5 – 35 degrees Celsius. Meanwhile, for the height laptop
  recommended to work at heights below 2500 meters above sea level.
• Storage. If you will keep the laptop in a long time (one week more), should
  remove the battery and store in a cool, dry, and the air circulates well. Place the silicone gel to prevent mildew. So want to use it again, stun or content battery by completely filling and emptying as much as three times in a row.

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Wi-Fi is short for Wireless Fidelity, which has a standard set of terms that’s used for Wireless Local Network (Wireless Local Area Networks – WLANs) based on IEEE 802.11 specification. Latest standard specifications 802.11a or b, such as 802.16 g, is currently in preparation, the new specification offers many improvements ranging from broad coverage to further transfer speed.

Wi-Fi originally intended for the use of wireless devices and Local Area Network (LAN), but now more widely used to access the Internet. These enable anyone with a computer with a wireless card (wireless card) or personal digital assistant (PDA) to connect to the Internet using access point (or known as hotspots) nearby.

Wi-Fi Alliance recently announced the latest specification for Wi-Fi technology, or what is known as Wi-Fi Direct. Once implemented, Wi-Fi directly to let devices such as mobile phones, cameras, printers, laptops, keyboards and headphones to connect with each other directly without the need of nearby Wi-Fi hotspots though. These specifications will allow to connect one-to-one (one-to-one conections), and the connection mesh-style group.

According to Wi-Fi Alliance, these specifications will include WPA2 security features for business, although the specifications themselves will target both business and consumer devices. Each device is labeled with the icon “Wi-Fi Certified Wi-Fi Direct” compatible. These specifications will be limited to Wi-Fi capabilities currently associated with the distance (100 meters) and speed of data transfer. Read the rest of this entry »

Perhaps this pocket camera is the thinnest and the ’sexiest’ of the IXUS family line. Yes, Canon IXUS 120 IS which has a 22mm-thin body was present. Armed with 12 MP CCD sensor and DIGIC 4 processor, this pocket camera the right choice to take the important moments.Basically, this camera has a 4x optical zoom lens (28 mm-112 mm), which is considered sufficient to take the object in a long shoot, for a pocket camera in its class.

With a 12 MP sensor, IXUS 120 IS can produce a large-scale images up to 4000×3000 pixel resolution, like those of the ‘cousin’ is IXUS 200 IS. Though born on the same day, the latest series Canon Power Shot G11 and S90 which is intended for users who are a little more advanced, only has a resolution of 10 MP. Perhaps this is one reason why the latest series pocket camera IXUS feels special and worth having.

But what distinguishes IXUS 120 IS IXUS 200 IS is the expanse of its LCD screen, which is only 2.7 inches. While IXUS 200 IS is 3.0 inches. With PureColor LCD II technology, this LCD feels comfortable in the eye when viewed from any angle normal. In addition this technology also protects the LCD from scratches.

Another interesting feature is face detection. When the user setting up the self-timer to take pictures with friends, IXUS 120 will wait until there are new faces have been detected before the picture was taken. The response to this pretty quickly.
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