Harry Potter Hits the Home in a Big Way

July 31, 2011 by Leave a Comment

Not in the way you’d think, though: this isn’t about books, nor is it about the movies, and it’s not even about that mysterious new “Pottermore” site Rowling released recently. No, in fact, this is about you. You now can literally be Harry Potter. Or Hermione Granger if you’re a

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girl. And what you can control with your magic is none other than the greatest box ever invented for the human race:

The television!

Introducing the “Magic Wand Remote Control.” All technology sites like source2html.org would kick their legs on Broadway over this cool piece of hardware.

It looks like Harry Potter’s wand, but it’s a remote control. With 13 programmable commands, all you need to do is “Wingardium Leviosa” your way to changing channels and upping or downing the volume — all without pressing a single button. That’s right, using motion technology, you simply need to wave the wand and enjoy your direct.tv movie and tv show marathon.

How you wave the wand will determine what you’ll do to the TV — changing the channel, changing the volume, turning the TV on and off, maybe even working the Cable, DVD Player, or Blu-Ray. Whatever you choose, however you program the wand, you have a total of 13 commands. Basically like magic — only you can’t turn your TV into a flying griffin. Don’t even try it. The wand is so smart, like magic, it will even turn itself off after being inactive for 60 seconds; the moment you pick it up, the wand “wakes up” for you!

Harry Potter, eat your heat out. You didn’t have any TVs in the Gryffindor Common Room, did you?

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Is Design Important to Your Website?

July 23, 2011 by Leave a Comment
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A lot of web designers put a lot of their faith into the visual aspects of their websites. However, a lot of these people forget that the aesthetics of a website are of less importance than the ultimate functionality of the site itself. The functions of a website go beyond just looking good.

For one thing, a website can be perfectly ugly and still work extremely well. If a website has to allow people to buy or sell something, they don’t need to be on a pretty website. Of course, being pretty does tend to allow a website to attract more visitors, just as being attractive allows a person to attract more suitors. However, the look of a website and its design are not the same thing in some cases. Sometimes it’s far more important that a website does what it needs to do.

When a website fulfills its intended function, nobody really cares what it looks like. If it has the ugliest colors arranged in nearly seizure-causing patterns, a lot of people won’t mind in the slightest. This is because in the end, the ultimate measure of a website isn’t in how it looks but in how well it does its intended function. If a website is making you money, do you really want to invest a lot of time into changing what might be working? In some cases you want to push onward, but in others you might already be satisfied with a bad-looking but ultimately functional site.

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Design Tips and Techniques

May 16, 2011 by Leave a Comment

Web design — you’re certain — is a simple thing: a collection of quickly chosen traffic counters and Java scripts. All pages can be formed without delay; all information can be tucked into HTML strands. Creating a site should be easy.

It’s not… if only because there are rules that must be obeyed:

Understand Intentions

The purpose of the Internet is to offer information — to detail every possible fact and consideration. Those wishing to claim a corner of the online world must therefore understand precisely what they want to explain. A web site must have a purpose. Recognize what you wish to create. The point is not to merely experiment with design; it’s instead to offer guests what they need.

Avoid the Common

It’s a Technicolor horror: a collection of JPEGs and Flash-ware, the endless scrolls of texts and animations. Your site is a tribute to all things common… and guests will not be pleased. Novice designers can easily find themselves overwhelmed by the potential of graphics. You must not succumb to this temptation, however. Tailor your pages to relevant — and subtle — techniques.

Redefine Style

Facts are forever in flux. Progress is forever barreling forward. And web sites demand constant revisions to keep pace with the technological world. Your first attempts at design may impress but they can’t remain stagnant. You must instead update your information to reflect the days, keeping your readers informed of what they seek. Style should also be redefined as new tools and techniques are made available. All content should be current.

Use these tips to create a platform for your opinions — and a site that will amaze.

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Tips to Buy Web Design Software

April 24, 2011 by Leave a Comment

There are thousands of web design software available in the market that serve different purposes such as simple CSS or HTML editing to complex designing. Software should be chosen according to the need and the purpose of the web page. Here are few simple tips to choose web design software.

Almost all software companies have separate website for their products and everyone claim their software to be the simplest and easiest one to use. Therefore, it is better to use the trial version of the product before buying the software so that the strength and weakness of the product can be easily understood.

Next basic step is to check whether the software is easy to use and simple to understand. The chosen website builder should offer WYSIWYG interface so that the website layout can be easily seen while editing itself. Also, the website builder should offer easy insertion for videos, animation, graphics, text, and images.

Next important step is to check the technical features of the software. Today, many website builders offer easy option to create photo gallery, music player, and video player. Next step is to check the customer support offered for this software and it is better to select a company that offers email support, chat, and phone support.

Next thing to consider is the payment for the builder. Some of the website builder costs extra amount for the additional features or inclusion in the website. Therefore, it is better to check the cost of the website builder before buying it. Finally, compatibility of the website builder with different hosts should be checked.

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The Latest Gadgets

April 22, 2011 by Leave a Comment

We can see technology advancing at such a fast rate that it seems as if new gadgets hardly have time to hit the market before an improved form comes out. Sometimes it’s hard to keep track of what is brand new and what gadgets are considered old. A little research will keep you on top of current gadget trends.

Companies are constantly researching and coming out with new gadgets that can help improve your life and make simple tasks easier. Many devices today have combined several everyday gadgets into one simple hand-held device. This technology has made keeping everything in one place easier and helps you to organize your schedule, music, and games.

These devises also contain communication features and Internet access.Computer gizmos can help you understand and more efficiently use the Internet anywhere from simple research to downloading, or even playing casino online.

How do you hear about these new gadgets? There are plenty of places that you can find information on the newest technology. You may hear from friends, news bulletins, or other sources. If you really want to get ahead of the game, you may want to research new technology on different blogs. Blogs such as Gizmodo, Engadget, or Switched, can provide you with information on the newest upcoming technology as well as what is happening with recent technology.

Researching new gizmos and gadgets that are in the process of creation can help you find the most recent technological tools and toys that are sure to last you a while, or at least until the next generation is released.

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Learn a New Language

April 21, 2011 by Leave a Comment
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Are you ready to learn a whole new world of languages? I am talking about computer languages. You can learn and develop your knowledge base and understanding of the different types of languages available and that are used to create and develop web pages and that knowledge will open up a whole new computer world for you.

Start your computer language education by learning the mark up language known as html.

Html stands for hyper text mark up language and although it is used to develop and create web pages it is not a programming language.

Html is a fairly simple language to learn that will allow you to gain more control over your website pages and blogs.

By learning how to insert simple tag lines and text within your pages you can arrange your sites the way you would like them to look. Knowing this particular computer lingo will enable you to build your own websites and develop unique to you pages.

And learning html is an easy and fun place to start your computer language adventure.

Learning html is not as difficult as it may sound at first and there are many great places to learn on line. After you have spent a short amount of time studying html and using it, you will wonder why you waited to give it a try.

Having this basic computer knowledge will open new doors to learning more about the different applications and other more advanced computer languages that are available to you.

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Installing Survey Software Made Easy

April 9, 2011 by Leave a Comment

When it comes time to conduct a survey, there’s no better tool to use than online survey software. Online surveys are more efficient and effective in collecting, organizing and analyzing data than paper-based models. Best of all, most are very easy to install on any website. Just follow these two simple steps:

Step One – Copy & Paste

Most survey software packages will provide you with the HTML code to install in your site. After designing your survey via the survey service interface, decide if you want your survey to appear static on your webpage, or if you want it to pop-up in a window. Copy the HTML code for the format of your choice, and then paste the code into the section of the HTML on your site.

Step Two – Customize & Test

Once the code is part of your site’s HTML, then you can customize the code to meet your needs and ensure the survey software works properly. Take the survey yourself from your website to see how it flows and if there are any kinks. If you discover a discrepancy, or just want to make a change in the survey, then go back to the software interface and make the corrections. Then, repeat these two steps to install the survey again on your website. Just be sure to delete the first code you pasted onto your site, so that you won’t have duplicate codes.

Surveys are popular, effective tools for collecting data online. Following these two simple steps, installing a survey on your website is quick, easy, and often free.

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Create with PHP

April 8, 2011 by Leave a Comment
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Many of us are already familiar and using html in developing web pages and blogs. But have you wondered about the world of php and what it is or could do for you?

Php once stood for personal home page but has evolved over its life span to mean hyper text preprocessors. It is a code that can be embedded into your html documents to enable you to create dynamic web pages.

Php code is useful for you to learn and gives you more control over how your web pages appear and function.

Before you begin your education in php you will need to have knowledge of html and javascipt. Both of these functions can be learned on line and for free. Do your research there is no reason to put out cash to learn these languages when there are great online sources of information and instruction. Once you have these two mastered you will be ready to step into the php world and expand your computer language knowledge.

Php is a free to use source and a scripting language that works with your server.

You will find there are step by step instructions on line that can easily take you through learning php. As a scripting language php is a tool that helps you develop and design your web pages to function efficiently.

Learning a new scripting or computer programming language is simplified when you take it one small step at a time and build your knowledge over time. This will keep you from becoming overwhelmed and giving up.

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Patient Benefits of Having Electronic Medical Records

April 6, 2011 by Leave a Comment

Electronic medical records are often portrayed as only having benefits that help the medical office and medical professionals. However, those are not the only benefits that come with electronic records. Patients also received a lot of benefits of having their medical office make the switch to electronic medical records. Here’s a look at some of benefits patients receive when their medical records are turned into an electronic medical record.

Medical Records Transfer Easily

Patients receive the benefit of having their medical records transfer easily from one place to another. Instead of having to file paperwork and wait as the medical records are transferred through the mail, patients who have an electronic medical record can have them transferred within a matter of minutes. This is especially helpful when patients move or switch doctors as it speeds up the process of having all medical records transferred, as there is no longer a long wait for the other office to fax them over or a chance that they would forget to send them.

Less Paperwork Required

Patients hate having to fill out the new patient paperwork that every doctor’s office requires. With the use of electronic medical records, patients no longer have to fill out the new patient paperwork as all their information is stored and easily transferred over to the new medical office. This allows the medical office to have all the information and not require the patient to fill out stacks of paperwork, which saves time, energy and paper.

Electronic medical records offer many benefits to medical offices and to the patients that have electronic records.

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Backing Up Computer Files

March 18, 2011 by Leave a Comment

Many people fear that their computers will at some point crash or be affected by a virus, thus losing the precious files that are stored on the machine. Some keep all of their media files, such as music, movies, and television shows, stored only on their computers, and have no way to prevent loss if such an event was to occur. Others have important work or legal documents, or other necessary files on the hard drive. Choosing a system to back up these important items is crucial to making sure to always have access to the files.

Many people choose to purchase an external hard drive to store these types of items, since they may not be accessed frequently enough to need to be able to open them every day. External hard drives can be plugged into the computer easily, so accessing the files isn’t a problem, but allows for space to be freed up on the machine in order for it to run faster and more smoothly. Some people also keep their media files on an MP3 player, but it can be very difficult to move them from the player back to the computer. Thus, backing the files up on an external hard drive keeps them safe in the event of a computer problem.

Backing up important files is a great way to prevent the frustration and stress of a computer crash. This ensures that everything stored on a computer is easily accessible without slowing down the system. Even those who are not technologically advanced can use an external hard drive with ease and protect their vital information.

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