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Verbatim - 100 x CD-R - 700 MB 52x - white - spindle - storage media
Now you can push the performance limits of CD writing - it's easy with 52X CD-R media from Verbatim. Tested and certified by today's leading drive manufacturers, Verbatim 52X CD-R discs deliver reliable, error-free recording even at blazing speeds. PRODUCT FEATURES: Backward compatibility with existing 1x-40x drives; White label surface ideal for CD labels; Compatible surface for use with CD markers.
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APC SurgeArrest Personal - Surge suppressor ( external ) - AC 120 V - 7 output c
Lightning and power surges can permanently ruin your electronic equipment. Changes in voltage cause lockups and loss of work. This unit will protect your equipment from the threat of bad power. The Personal SurgeArrest series offers affordable surge protection ideal for small office and home equipment such as home PCs, printers and modems.
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Belkin - Power adapter ( external ) - AC 120 V - 5.4 Watt - United States
Belkin has all the necessary power adapters for its devices to be working in every country in the world.
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HP - Maintenance kit ( 110 V ) - 350000 pages
Bring out the best in your printer and your work - by using Hewlett-Packard printer accessories and supplies. They're designed and manufactured to meet the same high standards as your Hewlett-Packard printer. They'll work with your printer to deliver exceptional print quality and years of reliable performance.
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DYMO VHS Spine - Labels - black on white - 0.75 in x 5.875 in - 150 label(s)
Paper labels direct from the roll for simple use. Print labels 1-up or in a batch.
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HP - High-gloss film - Roll A0 (36 in x 70 ft) - 1 pcs.
This 914 mm wide HP High-Gloss White Film is designed for use with HP DesignJet printers. It delivers outstanding quality and sharp results.
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APC Smart-UPS 700VA Shipboard - UPS ( external ) - AC 120 V - 450 Watt - 700 VA
Smart-UPS protects your data by supplying network-grade battery backup when power fails. With PowerChute plus software the uninterruptible power supply (UPS) will safely store data and shut down your network operating system before the battery is fully discharged, whether youre there or not. SmartSlot internal accessory slot allows you to install optional accessories to enhance the performance of your UPS. APC Smart-UPS is the perfect UPS for fileservers, minicomputers, UNIX CPUs, Internet hubs, telecommunications systems and other mission-critical applications.
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Kentrox Q2300 Ethernet QoS Access Router - Router + 4-port switch - EN, Fast EN
The Q2300 router makes low-cost broadband services practical for business. Until now, business-class routers have been expensive and overly complex to set up and use, while consumer level DSL and cable-modem routers have lacked business-quality monitoring, control, and security capabilities. The Q2300 router changes all this by combining the features of an IP router, QoS appliance, IPSec VPN appliance, firewall, and Ethernet switch into one easy-to-use network access device.
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Belkin - Patch cable - RJ-45 (M) - RJ-45 (M) - 15 ft - UTP - ( CAT 5 ) - gray
This is a standard category 5 RJ45 patch cable.
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HP - Coated paper - Roll A0 (36 in x 50 ft) - 1 roll(s)
An economical solution for durable indoor and outdoor promotional banners providing waterfastness and lightfastness up to 3 months outdoors when used with HP DesignJet CP Ink System UV.
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Tripp Lite - UPS battery - 2 x lead acid 33 Ah
TRIPP Lite'S BP-24V33 battery and cabinet is for extended runtime applications for the SMART PRO UPSs. The unit contains (2) 33 amp-hour 24-volt batteries and comes with the connecting cable.
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Cisco Catalyst 3560-48PS EMI - Switch - 48 ports - EN, Fast EN - 10Base-T, 100Ba
The Cisco Catalyst 3560 Series switches is a line of fixed configuration, enterprise-class, IEEE 802.3af and Cisco prestandard Power over Ethernet (PoE) switches in Fast Ethernet configurations that provide availability, security, and quality of service (QoS) to enhance network operations. The Catalyst 3560 is an ideal access layer switch for small enterprise wiring closets or branch office environments that are using their LAN infrastructure for the deployment of new products and applications such as IP telephones, wireless access points, video surveillance, building management systems, and remote video kiosks. Customers can deploy network-wide intelligent services, such as advanced QoS, rate limiting, access control lists, multicast management, and high-performance IP routing - while maintaining the simplicity of traditional LAN switching. Embedded in the Catalyst 3560 is the Cisco Cluster Management Suite (CMS) Software, which allows users to simultaneously configure and troubleshoot multiple Cisco Catalyst desktop switches using a standard Web browser. Cisco CMS Software provides configuration wizards that greatly simplify the implementation of converged networks and intelligent network services. The Catalyst 3560 Series can provide a lower total cost of ownership (TCO) for deployments that incorporate Cisco IP phones and Cisco Aironet wireless LAN access points, as well as any IEEE 802.3af-compliant end device. Power over Ethernet removes the need for wall power to each PoE-enabled device and eliminates the cost for additional electrical cabling that would otherwise be necessary in IP phone and wireless LAN deployments. Maximum power availability for a converged voice and data network is attainable when a Catalyst 3560 Switch is combined with the Cisco Redundant Power System 675 (RPS 675) for seamless protection against internal power supply failures and an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) system to safeguard against power outages.
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Linksys Wireless-G PCI Card WMP54GS with SpeedBooster - Network adapter - PCI -
The Linksys Wireless-G PCI Card with SpeedBooster installs in most desktop and tower PCs, and lets you put your computer almost anywhere in the building without the cost and hassle of running network cables. Now you don't have to drill holes in your walls and climb through the attic or cellar to get connected to the network. Once you're connected, you can keep in touch with your e-mail, access the Internet, use instant messaging to chat with friends, and share files and other resources such as printers and network storage with other computers on the network. The Wireless-G PCI Card with SpeedBooster incorporates the next generation of Wireless-G. In standard Wireless-G (802.11g) mode, the Card can connect to wireless networks at an incredible 54Mbps. With theSpeedBooster technology enabled, your "real-world" wireless network performance increases by up to 35%! Unlike other speed-enhancing technologies, SpeedBooster is 802.11 compliant, fully compatible with standard Wireless-G, and a "good neighbor" to other wireless devices and technologies, using a single 2.4GHz channel as specified by the official wireless standard. And, unlike other technologies, with SpeedBooster you'll see an overall speed improvement even when running a mixed network of SpeedBooster and regular Wireless-G devices. For added versatility, it can also interoperate with all the 11Mbps Wireless-B (802.11b) products found in homes, businesses, and public wireless hotspots around the country. In any mode, your wireless communications are protected by 128-bit encryption, so your data stays secure. So don't hassle with running cables through your house - get your desktop connected the easy way with the Linksys Wireless-G PCI Card with SpeedBooster.
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Brother DR600 - Drum kit - 30000 pages
Brother is committed to providing exceptional value for customers by utilizing its accumulated technology and know-how to satisfy their needs. The company supplies unique products, for personal use in office and home that incorporate the pleasure of creation with practical functionality.
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D-Link DKVM 4K - KVM switch - 4 ports - 1 local user
The D-Link DKVM-4K is a 4-port PS/2 based KVM switch for controlling up to 4 computers using a single monitor, keyboard, and mouse. The DKVM-4K minimizes clutter on your desktop with its sleek, compact design. Ready to work right out of the box, the DKVM-4K requires no drivers, extra power supplies, or accessories and is compatible with all Windows Operating Systems. The DKVM-4K is convenient and simple to use with features such as: at a glance LED indicators for computer status, hot keys and push buttons for switching between computers, included 6' standard cables, and an autoscan mode for automatically detecting computers connected to the switch. You get added flexibility with the DKVM-4K's hot plug capability - add or disconnect computers simply by unplugging the cables without having to power down your computers! Versatile, portable, and convenient, the D-Link DKVM-4K can be easily integrated into your existing desktop environment at home or in the office.
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Belkin - Network cable - RJ-45 (M) - RJ-45 (M) - 14 ft - UTP - ( CAT 5 ) - yello
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APC SurgeArrest Professional - Surge suppressor ( external ) - AC 120 V - 8 outp
Lightning and power surges can permanently ruin your electronic equipment. Changes in voltage cause lockups and loss of work. This unit will protect your equipment from the threat of bad power. The Professional SurgeArrest series offers a great value for high-end home equipment and business applications such as small office/home office computers, high-performance stereo equipment, laser printers and modems.
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Targus Deluxe 17" Leather Notebook Case - Notebook carrying case - black
The Deluxe 17" Leather Notebook Case brings together the most popular features of Targus' original Leather Notebook Case and a more spacious design able to accommodate larger screen notebooks. The removable mesh accessory pouch and divided, expandable file section provide added functionality and storage space while the nyflex-lined computer compartment protects your investment. The workstation includes pockets for a PDA, pens, business cards and other mobile necessities. The 17" Leather Notebook Case's front zip-down workstation houses business card holder, key clip, pen loops, accessory pockets and file section.
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Belkin - Patch cable - RJ-45 (M) - RJ-45 (M) - 3 ft - ( CAT 5 ) - blue
This is the Category 5 Snagless Twisted Pair Patch Cable from Belkin. This cable is fully compatible with Category 5 specifications for 100Mbps operation. It has EIA/TIA 568A wiring configuration and 2 male RJ-45 connectors with a strain release boot that protects the modular locking tab from breaking or snagging in a cable.
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Lexmark - Toner cartridge - 1 x black - 6000 pages
The Lexmark X422 print cartridges are specifically designed to assure optimal print quality, with crisp, dark output from first print to last. A clean hands design means easy cartridge installation and removal.
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Panasonic - DVD-RAM - 5.2 GB - storage media
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CMS Easy-Plug Easy-Go - Hard drive - 40 GB - internal - ATA-100 - 5400 rpm - buf
CMS, the recognized leader in notebook hard drive upgrades, offers the most comprehensive line of hard drive upgrades (Easy-Plug Easy-Go) for notebook computers. Easy-Plug Easy-Go notebook hard drives are complete upgrade solutions for all popular brands of notebooks. Easy-Plug Easy-Go drive upgrades are manufactured to meet or exceed the original equipment manufacturer's specifications and are fully tested for compatibility and reliability to ensure the utmost quality. This hard drive is designed for Dell Inspiron 500, 600m Series. For a complete compatibility list please refer to the original manufacturer's web site.
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Lexmark - Toner cartridge black - 10000 pages
Those concerned with the quality and cost effectiveness of their documents will be impressed with the Lexmark Print Cartridges. Lexmark's Print Cartridges assure you the highest level of quality. And they've been rigorously tested on the appropriate printer so you can count on them for outstanding performance.
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D-Link Air Xpert DWL 7100AP - Wireless access point - EN, Fast EN, 802.11b, 802.
D-Link, the networking industry leader, delivers another innovative and versatile solution in wireless connectivity with the D-Link AirPremier AG DWL-7100AP Wireless Access Point. This dual-band (2.4GHz, 5GHz), tri-mode (802.11a, b, g) Access Point provides the most bandwidth coverage available in an AP. Multiple wireless clients can connect to the DWL-7100AP using both A and G wireless standards and any of its 11 non-overlapping channels to transfer data at speeds of up to 108 Mbps. The DWL-7100AP operates seamlessly and simultaneously in both the 2.4GHz and 5GHz frequency and over multi-mode spectrums. Use the DWL-7100AP as a bridge connecting with 802.11a wireless standard and while still providing Access Point functionality with 802.11b and 802.11g. Network Administrators can easily integrate various wireless managements with the DWL-7100AP Wireless Distribution System (WDS), offering modes in AP, Point-to-Point Bridge, Point-to-Multipoint Bridges, AP Client, and Repeater, allowing users to gain controls beyond a sole AP. The DWL-7100AP is ideal for network administrators who require advanced management controls and network security features. The DWL-7100AP offers 152-bit WEP encryption. In addition, the DWL-7100AP incorporates WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access), which has both certificate ticket verification and AES (Advanced Encryption Security) protocols available. All configuration settings are easily accessible via the Web-based interface. The Setup Wizard gets you connected to your network within minutes. With transfer rates of up to 108Mbps in both 2.4GHz and 5 GHz bands, large bandwidth-intense files travel remotely over 15 times the transfer speeds of previous wireless devices. The tri-mode allows data transfer without the interference with other devices at one fixed wireless standard. For offices, schools, or residential and public areas, the DWL-7100AP establishes a network environment that allows users to wirelessly communicate with one another, share an Internet connection, and access data all at high speeds of up to 108Mbps.
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Tripp Lite - Keyboard / video / mouse (KVM) cable - DB-25 (M) - DB-25 (F) - 6 ft
Tripp Lite's 6-ft. daisy chain cable is designed to link a B022-016 KVM switch to a B020-016 or B022-016 KVM switch in order to expand the number of computers that can be controlled from a single keyboard, mouse and monitor. This premium cable features 24 AWG stranded copper conductors, a PVC jacket and double shielding (foil and braid) for maximum EMI/RFI protection. The cable's DB25 Male/Female connectors are molded with integral strain relief.
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Where Do You Start Looking For Computer Packages?
Finding computer packages is certainly not difficult in this year of 2006. Heck, where can't you find computer deals and computer packages? Check the local Best Buy, Circuit City, or Target if you don't believe me. They're everywhere you look. Now, that doesn't mean that all of them are great, wonderful and perfect. You have to know and understand what it is you're looking for first. The question I was asked a few years back when I purchased my computer was, "What do you want to be able to do with it?" This is exactly what you should be asking yourself before shopping for a new one. This way you won't snag one of the first cheap computer packages you see simply because it's inexpensive. You want to get what you need.
The first place I would search for computer packages and special deals is Best Buy. I like this particular store for some reason. It always tends to have what I'm looking for, and for a reasonable cost. That's great! After I have sorted through all the display models in Best Buy, I turn my efforts to the World-Wide-Web. Online it's a synch to sort through countless computer packages. Anything from Dell, to Sony, to Mac, to IBM, to HP, Gateway is available. All of them have their own websites. This is cool because you can hop on their websites and get all the info and pricing details. Then you can proceed with a Google search to see if someone else is selling them for less. And believe me, they always are. That's just the way the Internet works. You can also surf for refurbished computer packages on websites like Ebay. This is the perfect way to get your PC or Mac at a lower cost. A great site that should not be overlooked is Amazon.com. They have virtually everything.
So, are you currently in the market for computer packages? I should go ahead and recommend one for all of you out there who strive to find that inexpensive computer that's still brand new. Check out Dell's website. You can acquire a nice desktop computer for a very reasonable price. Try around 300 bucks for the entire sha-bang. Now that's reasonable when it comes to computer packages and awesome deals. That ideal set-up you're searching for is out there if you do the required research. A computer is a fairly major purchase. Take your time before buying.
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The Computer-Friendly Resume
The Computer-Friendly Resume
The evolution of technology is changing the traditional methods for job searching and recruiting. More and more companies are now relying on computers to initiate the process of hiring and are filling their database with candidates with skills that are easily searchable. Traditionally, submitted resumes were first received and sorted by humans. What else, right? But now, for many firms, this step has been handed over to their computers.
To facilitate more efficient hiring, incoming resumes for some large firms are sent to a computerized applicant tracking system to be scanned, or read. The resumes are sorted, categorized and retrieved through data scanning technology and entered into the organizations computing network. Resumes must now be formatted and written in a way so that the initial viewer of the resume, a computer, can read it. The information contained in this article is a guide toward making your resume readable by these scanning systems. This type of resume is referred to as the scannable resume.
A scannable resume is more focused on the text, or keywords, in the document than the design. The layout is simplified so that distractions such as font or Internet links do not confuse the computer scanner. In order to convert your traditional resume into a scannable resume, follow these simple guidelines.
Use Arial or Helvetica as your font (10-14 point)
Take out all underlined, italicized or shadowed type
Eliminate pictures or Internet links
Do not include columns or tables
Print it on white or very light-colored paper
Use a high quality laser printer
Include an unfolded original on standard size paper, one sided, with black ink
Add a key-word qualifications summary
Be sure that you place your name and contact information at the top of the page. Scanners assume that the text at the top is your name and contact information. If you have more than one page for your resume then place your name and a page number on each additional page and attach them with a paper clip, do not use staples.
Even if the following resume characteristics apply specifically to your industry, you must eliminate them. These include columns, newspaper-style designs, landscape printing, and fancy fonts. Scanning system abilities differ from company to company so its difficult to set boundaries. Some are able to read just about anything and others are confused by the smallest detail. So if you are unaware of the limitations of the system then play it safe and follow the simplest guidelines.
It is not a good idea to fax your resume to the employer. Faxing can reduce the clarity of the text. Unless the employer uses OCR-capable equipment, then avoid faxing. If you are not certain of what equipment they use then send a hard copy in the mail or send an ASCII version by e-mail.
It may seem boring to simplify your resume, but at least it will be easily searchable and hopefully placed in the firms database to be read. You do not want to take the chance of having your resume thrown out due to a scanning problem. We can only hope that as technology advances the scannable resume will not be so limited!
The evolution of technology is changing the traditional methods for job searching and recruiting. More and more companies are now relying on computers to initiate the process of hiring and are filling their database with candidates with skills that are easily searchable. Traditionally, submitted resumes were first received and sorted by humans. What else, right? But now, for many firms, this step has been handed over to their computers.
To facilitate more efficient hiring, incoming resumes for some large firms are sent to a computerized applicant tracking system to be scanned, or read. The resumes are sorted, categorized and retrieved through data scanning technology and entered into the organizations computing network. Resumes must now be formatted and written in a way so that the initial viewer of the resume, a computer, can read it. The information contained in this article is a guide toward making your resume readable by these scanning systems. This type of resume is referred to as the scannable resume.
A scannable resume is more focused on the text, or keywords, in the document than the design. The layout is simplified so that distractions such as font or Internet links do not confuse the computer scanner. In order to convert your traditional resume into a scannable resume, follow these simple guidelines.
Use Arial or Helvetica as your font (10-14 point)
Take out all underlined, italicized or shadowed type
Eliminate pictures or Internet links
Do not include columns or tables
Print it on white or very light-colored paper
Use a high quality laser printer
Include an unfolded original on standard size paper, one sided, with black ink
Add a key-word qualifications summary
Be sure that you place your name and contact information at the top of the page. Scanners assume that the text at the top is your name and contact information. If you have more than one page for your resume then place your name and a page number on each additional page and attach them with a paper clip, do not use staples.
Even if the following resume characteristics apply specifically to your industry, you must eliminate them. These include columns, newspaper-style designs, landscape printing, and fancy fonts. Scanning system abilities differ from company to company so its difficult to set boundaries. Some are able to read just about anything and others are confused by the smallest detail. So if you are unaware of the limitations of the system then play it safe and follow the simplest guidelines.
It is not a good idea to fax your resume to the employer. Faxing can reduce the clarity of the text. Unless the employer uses OCR-capable equipment, then avoid faxing. If you are not certain of what equipment they use then send a hard copy in the mail or send an ASCII version by e-mail.
It may seem boring to simplify your resume, but at least it will be easily searchable and hopefully placed in the firms database to be read. You do not want to take the chance of having your resume thrown out due to a scanning problem. We can only hope that as technology advances the scannable resume will not be so limited!
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Spray-On Computers?
Yes, you read right and I typed right. Scottish scientists (do they all have Sean Connery accents? That would be very cool. They also invented golf!) have done it again, this time in the world of technology and health care. They call it "speckled computing," and it happens to be some of the most advanced tech in the world.
Entirely self-powered and self-networking, they are digital "specks" (matchstick head-sized) that are sprayed on to patients in order to collect huge amounts of important data.
Spraying them directly onto a person creates the ability to carry out different tests at the same time, for example muscle movement and pulse rate. This allows a complete picture of the patient's condition to be built up quickly.
According to Damal Arvind, leading speckled computing professor and director of the Scottish consortium,
"This is the new class of computing: devices which can sense and process the data they receive. They also have a radio so they can network and there's a battery in there as well, so they are entirely self-powered.
"You can do lots of interesting things with this technology. We are seeing this kind of technology in the Nintendo Wii and this is a very, very primitive form of what we will be demonstrating on Friday."
Here we have another step in the direction of nano-sized, networked computers that can roam about in the human body, fixing things and improving things and augmenting other things. The new world is coming.
(From The Price of Rice! via MedGadget.com) |
Systems Administration Education in the Modern Computer Age
No field has witnessed more advancement in the last decade than information technology. With the continual onset of technological breakthroughs, change seems to be the only constant in the vast system of hardware and software that constitutes the modern computer age. The boom in technology has accelerated to such a rapid pace that administrators of database systems are often mired in the wasteland of yesterday's systems analysis while trying to incorporate the inevitable changes of tomorrow.
The educational community has been historically slow to react to changes in the instructional methods by which systems administrators are taught. Now, however, many institutions of higher learning are taking an all encompassing approach to information technology related training by focusing less on the actual protocols in current use and more on the theory that all technological advancements share. The end result seems to be an increased capacity for recent IT degree program graduates to understand the fundamental relationships between old and new technology. This new understanding has allowed many newly appointed systems administration professionals to flourish where their predecessors have failed. As is the case in almost any field of employment, adaptability is the key to survival.
Institutions who offer distance learning programs, in particular, appear to be at the forefront of the new instructional methodologies that are turning out skilled and highly sought after graduates. Perhaps the very nature of online learning has hastened the transition from teaching industry standard curriculum to instruction on the fundamentals of modern IT systems. As online degree programs update their course materials more frequently than their campus based counterparts on average, it may well be economics that has fueled the fires of change. In all likelihood, distance learning institutions have long ago realized that trying to incorporate the myriad of changes to modern IT infrastructures into their curriculum is not only impossible, but a waste of time as well. Those who learn what is current will only have their knowledge become obsolete within a few years, while those who understand the base elements and grasp the concepts which function as the building blocks of systems technology will succeed. The ultimate beneficiary of these curriculum changes will be the students whose knowledge is still viable long after the technology of today is no longer in use.
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