Wired vs. Wireless

2 years ago on January 31, 2010

Ethernet Rack

vonKinder

After some deliberation as to whether a wireless or wired connection is better I decided to put them to the test. Each has its own benefits, but as technology moves forward, Internet users are getting more and more used to being able to move around freely while still maintaining a connection. While an average Internet user might prefer a wireless connection, web servers and devices alike operate more reliably and efficiently with a hard-wired connection. The main objective is a secure, reliable, max-performance cost-efficient connection.

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Bitmap vs. Vector

2 years ago on January 31, 2010

Leaves - Bitmap to Vector

When it comes to computer-related media, the biggest confusion I seem to see is between vector and bitmap images (JPEG, GIF, PNG, and TIFF files). Any image can be made into a bitmap, but a bitmap cannot be made into a vector image without redrawing every line to create a new file completely. Bitmap uses tiny squares each with its own color to make up an image, while vector uses mathematical points and lines connected to each other to enclose a shape. Each serve their own purpose in design work.

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2.1 years ago on January 16, 2010

IP Tile

In essence, an IP address is a numeric address of a computer network or a single computer. Public IP addresses are assigned by their respective organizations. Most computers, referred to as hosts from now on, have two to three IP addresses. Each of these have a certain meaning to other hosts it might communicate with. If you have a router, all of the information exchanged between local devices and external hosts will go through your router. A responsible Internet user makes an effort to understand how IP addresses work.

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Classic Firefox Add-ons

2.1 years ago on January 3, 2010

Firefox Addons

I've been using Firefox since the early 2000s and still maintain a strong relationship with it. What keeps me from switching to a different browser is its massive add-ons library, it's compliance with W3C standards, and its nondiscriminatory attitude towards operating systems. Enjoy a great list of favorite, essential add-ons!

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2.1 years ago on December 23, 2009

phpMyAdmin

For those running phpMyAdmin as an aid for navigating through MySQL, you must remember to secure both your MySQL and phpMyAdmin installations. This applies especially to a dedicated server. Looking through some access logs I encountered some strange visits.

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