Making a call to a local or international number via calling cards is just about the most commonplace phenomenon today. However, do you know what technology goes into these calling cards? Of the two principal technologies used in called cards, stored value and remote memory, the former is utilised in prepaid phone cards, which is the most popularly used phone card around the world. SIDA, a European telecommunications company made the first calling card systems in the mid 1970s, but it would take another decade for these phone cards to reach users in the US, and around the world. A pre st... (read more)
Author: Feras Shoukeir | Article Views: 97
4402. Phone Cards: A Modern Day Convenience
August 24, 2008
Imagine staying away from your friends and family far away in a distant country- if you feel like calling them up, just take out a phone card and you are through, and what is more, you need not worry about how big the phone bills might be afterwards. Such is the convenience offered by modern day international phone cards. Prepaid phone cards allow users to make calls within a certain amount equivalent to the card’s value, so they know exactly how much of balance they have for the time they make the call. Unlike the relatively difficult process of successfully connecting to long distance phone ... (read more)
Author: Feras Shoukeir | Article Views: 83
4403. Telephone Cards: How Making Calls has Become Easier
August 24, 2008
Calling cards, telephone cards, or phone cards, whatever you know them as, are extremely useful tools when it comes to making telephone calls both locally as well as internationally. The most commonly used telephone cards utilise a prepaid credit system where users buy a certain amount of calling time, which directly corresponds to the value of the card. Of course, this process depends on the telecommunication system via which you make the calls. Different network providers might offer different types of telephone card services, but mostly all offer phone cards with a specific balance, which a... (read more)
Author: Feras Shoukeir | Article Views: 92
4404. Digital TV- Less Than Six Months Away
August 24, 2008
February 17, 2009 will be here before you know it. If you are still using an analog television set, you will need to be prepared. The average American household watches over 8 hours of TV per day. For a person who lives alone it is estimated to watch over 4 1/2 hours of TV per day. Yes Americans love TV and studies show it is not going to slow down anytime soon. So what will happen to my old TV set and will it still work after February 17, 2009? Do I have an analog TV set and what happens on February 17, 2009? That is the day analog TV will end. That is the day the FCC has mandate... (read more)
Author: Steven Lancey | Article Views: 91
4405. Easy Public Speaking with Hypnosis
August 24, 2008
You Can Make the Change Happen Public speaking is the number one fear of humans; yet, since so many people do it so well, there must be an easy way for you to get up there on that podium just like the professionals: calm, relaxed, and giving the speech of your life. And that easy way is hypnosis. You have two options: you can do it the long way through self hypnosis, or the short way by hiring a hypnotist to help you. The Typical Origin of the Problem At some point in your early schooling, you likely had to read in front of the class, give a book report, solve a math problem up at the ... (read more)
Author: Michelle Beaudry | Article Views: 197
4406. Home computer security
August 24, 2008
Computer Security For The Home This is about securing your home laptopcomputers and networks. The goal of computer security is to keep unauthorized users from accessing your resources. This can be anything from your computer ,printer or even your web cam. Detection is another important aspectthat should be monitored as well. "Should i worry" Maybe you shouldn’t. If you are concerned about any of your files or the possibility of losing them, then you should care. There is also online banking that many people use with their accounts. Malicious users can also use your computer to ... (read more)
Author: david burton | Article Views: 49
4407. 6 Tips for Writing Highly Effective Business Letters
August 24, 2008
Writing a business letter that clearly reflects your ability to communicate with others in a professional environment can take up much of your time. In today's professional environment people are being judged more and more based upon their communication ability and with technology becoming an integral part of business operations written communication has become a vital part of the day. The importance of business communication skills cannot be underestimated and taking the time to improve upon your current skills can greatly improve your professional image. A high quality business letter c... (read more)
Author: Staci Webster | Article Views: 82
4408. Reverse Cell: Why And How
August 24, 2008
Let's say you want to know more before your first date with someone new, or perhaps you're curious about the strange neighbor next door. We can't ever be too cautious in today's world. Do we ever really know someone? I'm not convinced. It's possible that someone who seems nice enough on the surface is a dangerous individual. Perhaps our new date has a history of domestic violence, or our new babysitter has an impressive resume but also a past full of child abuse allegations. We never know. A large number of business firms are present now that provide us with an opportunity to take that addi... (read more)
Author: david shell | Article Views: 41
4409. Recommendations For a Small Office PBX System
August 24, 2008
Whatever direction you decide to go in for a PBX system you do have options. How to research those options and what questions to have answered is key. Here's the scenario: You are researching options for a PBX system to cover about 10 lines or so. You PREFER not to rely on VOIP for outbound connections, but VOIP in the office itself is probably ok.. and possibly for office-to-remote office. Your focus (mimicking your bosses orders) is on ease of setup, affordability, and reliability of the system (the usual pretty obvious management direction). Now...where do you go from here? ... (read more)
Author: Michael Lemm | Article Views: 89
4410. Checklist For Evaluating a VoIP Solution For Any Business
August 24, 2008
When looking at a Business VoIP solution, here's a checklist of 20 items your company should use to guide you through the selection process. 1. How can the business benefit from it? 2. Is senior management ready to invest and allocate the time for the employees to maximize the benefits? This cannot be done on the fly and require some dedicated time. 3. There are many hosted and premise based solutions that are available in the market? Which makes sense for the business? 4. Scale of support needed and provided by the providers? 5. Would it make business sense to us... (read more)
Author: Michael Lemm | Article Views: 84
4411. A Cheap Solution For Small Business Video Conferencing
August 24, 2008
For a small business trying to decide on a network solution which will be required to support video conferencing .... the journey can be aggravating. Basically ..... Give me an open check and I will spend every dime on bandwidth pipes. Give me a fixed budget and I will squeeze every dime of bandwidth with compression techniques and accept the quality trade off. Therein lies the dilemma ..... bandwidth vs quality. So this is really not a question of bandwidth, but QoS (Quality of Service). If you're willing to accept some risk in QoS to keep your budget under control.....the... (read more)
Author: Michael Lemm | Article Views: 93
4412. Using a Mobile Phone As a Modem For Accessing the Internet
August 24, 2008
What features and functionality should you understand in order to fully take advantage of accessing the internet via a mobile phone? Although this can appear complicated and involved ... a little information goes a long way to "keep it simple". For the sake of discussion .... let's say you have a mobile handset with the following specifications: Networks... 2G Network-GSM 900/1800/1900 3G Network-UMTS 2100 Data... GPRS- Clause 10(4+1/3+2 slots),32-48 Kbps 3G-384 Kbps You have configured the software application given with the phone on your laptop .... and o... (read more)
Author: Michael Lemm | Article Views: 75
4413. Is VoIP the Right Solution For Your Small - Medium Size Business?
August 24, 2008
So you think VoIP is the cats meow .... and just the right solution for all your business communication needs. Are you sure? The truth is .... it depends what your business is as to how VOIP can support it. VoIP technology provides two main advantages: - Cost of monthly service from telephone company - Seamless connection of multiple office locations with full functionality of the user handset. (Central Reception, Central Messaging, Unified Messaging (e-mails & voicemail), Intercom, Paging, Call Transfers) It should be noted that you can utilize VoIP technology to... (read more)
Author: Michael Lemm | Article Views: 63
4414. How Can VoIP Support Small Business Growth??
August 24, 2008
Here's the question .... how can you convince your management that a VoIP solution will support your small business? The best argument for VOIP is lower communication costs ... but it's not the only reason. I would suggest using hybrid solutions. Where the bulk of communication, voice, and video are done through VOIP .... and emergency services "fall back" in case of Internet fail is done with minimal classical PSTN solutions. When I say VOIP from now on I mean 90 % VOIP and some minimal PSTN add-ons. Why VOIP? 1- Lower communication costs .... While this is b... (read more)
Author: Michael Lemm | Article Views: 62
4415. Are You Ready For Digital TV?
August 24, 2008
It's less than six months away. It will cut off the signal to your TV! Will you be prepared? This is almost as big of a revolution in home entertainment since sixty years ago when television replaced radio in America’s living rooms! It’s Digital Television or DTV. This new technology is going to change the way you watch, and interact with your TV set. You’re finally going to get movie theater quality picture and sound at home! • DTV is also going to reach into your pocketbook! All U.S. broadcast stations will stop sending analog TV signals, the kind your regular TV reads, on Febru... (read more)
Author: Steven Lancey | Article Views: 94
4416. What You Should Know About GPS
August 24, 2008
In today's world there are so many different types of a particular product to choose from you can get lost shopping. GPS is no exception. Learn some helpful hints on what to look for. There are six things you need to know before you buy a GPS for your vehicle. What do most people use a GPS for? The most popular use is to get turn-by-turn directions while driving from point A to point B. Some popular car navigational units are the Magellan Roadmates, the Garmin Nuvi units, and the new Navigon GPS units. 1 - Screen Size and sound are important. Especially while driving. The screen sho... (read more)
Author: Steven Lancey | Article Views: 74
4417. Small Business VOIP - Ensure Business Safety while using Wireless VoIP Signals
August 24, 2008
For every businessman, there is a necessity of storing data in the office. This data includes information on business policies and confidential information. As the data is very critical to the business organization, it is essential to keep the data safe and protect it from falling into the wrong hands. If the data is leaked, it could cause enormous amount of problems to the company sometimes to the tune of having to lose the business altogether. For this reason, businesses need to protect the data they have very safely. Almost everyone uses computers to store data these days. So, t... (read more)
Author: Paul Smith | Article Views: 35
4418. Avail SIM free mobile phones and get connected with your near-dear ones
August 24, 2008
Communication has matured with the invention of advanced technology. The most remarkable addition in the communication technology is mobile phone. As communication becomes the most important element in this modern age, mobile phones have become a necessary tool in people's life. Now, even life seems aimless without mobile phone, feeling of detachment from friends and relatives comes to the mind. But, nowadays, availing a mobile phone is not at all a subject to worry about. Because, there are numerous mobile phone manufacturers out there in the International marketplace which are offering mobil... (read more)
Author: Kelly Devon | Article Views: 43
4419. The Orsay-The style which evokes a smile
August 24, 2008
This is a very good phone to have as it has many remarkable features. Basically it is a camera-oriented phone and the camera that it has comes with a Schneider Kreuznach lens. The phone also has a protective lens cover and the user can click perfectly still images with the help of a feature called the motion stabiliser. There is also a built-in led flash which is useful for taking pictures in duller conditions. The camera is a 5 mega pixel one, and also has good video recording capabilities. This is because the LG KC550 Orsay has a feature called-automatic image rotation. This feature enables ... (read more)
Author: Jack Daniel | Article Views: 59
4420. Nokia 6500 Classic: The Lord of the Rings
August 24, 2008
As far as the 'innovative media' is concerned, it has actually taken many years for the decisive masses to understand how these innovations would effect their lifestyle. Nowadays, the advancement in technology has supported people to communicate one-to-one very easily. All the myths became a hard reality with the advent of wireless communication. Now when brands are concerned Nokia Phones are the most preferred in the market. This brand has actually created a strong position in the market with its durability and mobility feature. Moreover, whenever any model is launched by this brand peo... (read more)
Author: Jack Daniel | Article Views: 51
4421. Latest Mobile Phones: Fulfilling All Desires Of Life
August 24, 2008
With the growth of communication needs, the mobile phone industry have seen a phenomenal growth in recent times. The latest mobile phones are known for their network connections and extended support offered by the handsets in fulfilling every other requirements of life. Users can now depend on these handsets to replace with a camera, a video recorder, a FM radio and even as a gaming console. This is because the new phones have all these features installed in them and they work together in solving the needs of people. The users of mobiles can now rely on their mobile phones without having to co... (read more)
Author: kaitlin dasia | Article Views: 43
4422. Get LG Secret and communicate with ease
August 24, 2008
LG has always been known for the glorious association with the standard home appliances. Their each home appliance speaks volumes of the unmatchable standard that LG has set for each of its home appliances, this is why people trust the brand LG so much. Though they are still to repeat the same success in the mobile phone market, but despite facing tremendous cut-throat competition from the already established giants, LG today has become one of the reckoning force in the entire mobile phone fraternity. Their this mobile handset ie LG Secret is yet another incredible piece of technology from the... (read more)
Author: Alice Erin | Article Views: 118
4423. Mobile phone deals: The best way to communicate
August 24, 2008
Mobile phone deals are considered as the best way to buy high-end or other handsets. Under the exciting deals the users are viable to avail various gifts as well as lucrative services. The mobile phones are considered as replica of their creator's innovativeness. Right from the astonishing looks or feature assortment the latest mobile phones are unique in their own way to dazzle their onlookers. Therefore it can be said that handsets are perfect blend of feature and functionality in a single entity. These widgets fulfil many of our communication related needs and requirements. Apart from ... (read more)
Author: David Boon | Article Views: 65
4424. Wireless Broadband: The Next Frontier
August 24, 2008
Broadband continually is being changed and altered in order to better it on many fronts. Improved speed, improved convenience, and improved price rates are the three areas that see constant activity as various technological leaps and brilliant marketing plans alter the way in which we view our broadband. What is wireless broadband? As we move into a 'wireless age', it seems fitting that wireless broadband is on the horizon even now. One type of this wireless broadband is mobile broadband, which utilises mobile phone towers as access points. However this particular type of broadband i... (read more)
Author: Caroline Telford | Article Views: 30
4425. Now Making International Calls is Not a Big Deal
August 24, 2008
The second half of the last century, proved to be very fruitful for the whole world. Yes, this was the time when communication methods like mobile phones and Internet emerged globally. Mobile phones were trendier and an improved version of the basic telephone, thus took no time in getting popular. On the other hand, though Internet took some time to come into the spotlight, but when it did, it did not looked back. These two revolutionary methods laid the foundation of the modern communication. Gradually they became the part of daily lives of people. But after that, a time came when people felt... (read more)
Author: Nisha Garg | Article Views: 30
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