Discover Awesome WEB Links: How Stuff Works?

Discover Awesome WEB Links: How Stuff Works?

How 2Basic clean your computer keyboard?

Think for a moment, why should you clean a computer keyboard? In journal article from site 'Computer Shopper', studies have shown that more bacteria live on each square inch of computer desk than the same area of typical toilet seat. you are probably saying WOW. is it really true? Answer is YES, it's true fact. We use and keep more contact with a keyboard than any of the other part of the computer. A keyboard collects the oil and dirt from our hand, also anything that has spilled onto it.

Before you start cleaning the keyboard, If you haven’t already done so, make sure computer has turned off, and then, unplug the keyboard from the computer.

Now to clean keyboard, first hold your keyboard upside down and shake it gently to remove any crumbs from inside of keyboard.

Second, take a can of compressed air and use it to blow out dust from between the keys.

• Here is a picture of a can call “Dust remover”, costs only around $5 at any electronic retail store, and you can use this product for other electronics as well. To use this can, hold it upward and use it like this to blow out dirt or dust.

Last, gently wipe the keys with a moist anti-bacterial towel or soft, cotton cloth.

How 2Send Message to all contacts in Yahoo mailing list?

Here are some easy steps to learn how to send single message to all contacts in your Yahoo! mailing list.

• First start with a new message.

• Use the New button located on left sidebar of yahoo mail home page to create a new message.

• Enter the name of your mailing list in the To: field. If it it doesn't work, press and hold he Ctrl or Shift key while clicking on individual e-mail address.

• After you are done with selections, compose and send your message.

Now, Yahoo! Mail automatically will distribute the message to everyone of your contact members.

How 2Basic Clean your Monitor Screen?

There are types of monitors available today, which are used by most of the computer users.

One type of monitor is called CRT (Cathode ray tube) monitor.

Other type of monitor is called LCD (Liquid-Crystal Display) monitor.



First let's look at the stuff that you can use to clean CRT monitor screen. To clean CRT monitor, you can use standard glass cleaner because the screen of CRT monitor's is made
of glass, and to wipe out any dirt use paper towels or soft cloth.

To clean LCD monitor screen, unlike CRT monitor, use a soft, dry, clean cloth to wipe any dust from screen because the screen of monitor is very sensitive, and can be easily scratched or damaged. you can also use cloths that are use to clean eyeglasses and camera lenses.You can also use electronic cleaning wipes for both type of monitors, which can be purchased from any electronic retail store.

Now when you are basic cleaning a monitor screen, follow these steps.

• First turn off the computer and monitor, then unplug the monitor from computer.


• now, take a cleaning wipe or any other cotton cloth and wipe onto screen with slight pressure until you are sure it's clean.


• If you think that monitor isn't clean and you need use any type of cleaning liquid, spray it on cloth. Do not spray directly onto an screen because it can damage the screen by seeping into the monitor.


• Now, remember if it's an LCD screen, too much pressure can damage the screen as well.


• Also, wipe out any dirt you see around the monitor, especially back side.

By following these steps at least once a week, it will keep you monitor clean and usable for long time of period.

How 2Capture more pictures from digital camera batteries?

Today's digital camera has so many features, which all drains the power from the batteries. I know Its frustrating, when you want to capture the image forever, but you can't because battery indicates its too low. You think you have taken only 150 photos, how it can be too low, But here is how you can save the power and make most out of your camera's battery.

1. Use the Optical viewfinder rather than digital viewfinder. Digital viewfinder is the LCD screen in digital camera.
   


2. Don't review your pictures very often or for long time. you don't need look at every picture you take. Wait until you transfer pictures to you computer for detail review.


3. Disable the flash when you don't need it. Sometimes when light is so bright outside such as in broad daylight, turn off the flash.
   


4. Leave the camera on, If you will use it very frequently. Use power saving mode if your camera provides it.


5. Avoid using zoom, when you don't need to. For example step ahead for little or step back.

These tips are very helpful, and they will save some power in you camera batteries to capture memorable images.

How 2Choose Digital Camera?

Many people get confused about what to consider, when they are buying new digital Camera. There is a list of factors and features below that is worthwhile to consider, while you are spending amount of money in a new camera.

First let's consider the factors of buying new digital camera.

• Use - First you should decide that what you will be using your new camera for. Is it for personal use or Is it for professional use?
• Price - Other factor to consider is Price. How much money you want to spend on your new electronic.

Now let's look at the features of the camera.

• Resolution - In a digital camera, resolution is always measured in megapixels. Megapixels determines the quality of the photo. A more the migapixels, better the quality of your pictures.Today megapixels is no big deals as it was two years ago. A $125 camera, has minimum of 6 to 8 megapixels.
• Zoom - First there are two types of zoom available in today's digital camera, which are optical zoom and digital zoom. Optical zoom is the movement of the camera's lens that brings the subject closer to you, and digital zoom is the electronic cropping of the images to enlarge the picture digitally in camera. More the optical zoom is, your picture will have greater quality.
• Flash - Check for the flash range and special feature such as red-eye reduction as well as external flash unit for professional use.
• Batteries - Couple of years ago, most of the camera used to have standard AA batteries, but today most of the camera has special lithium ion batteries. Both type of batteries has its own advantages and disadvantages.
• Memory - Check if the new camera has any internal memory. When you don't have memory card with you, It will let you take some pictures, which camera will store in its internal memory.
• Other Compatibilities - Transferring photos from camera to your PC, sending directly to your printer, microphone, movie mode etc....

So Now you know what to look for when you are purchasing a brand new camera.