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This causes the battery to become fully depleted which results in poor battery performance. If the battery has remained in the notebook for an extended period of time when the notebook was not in use, it probably won't charge up in the normal 2 to 4 hours. It may take 18 to 24 hours to fully charge the battery again. Be sure to remove the battery from the notebook whenever it is not in use. This is a good practice with any notebook brand or model. It is also a good idea to refresh (or condition) rechargeable batteries once a month or so. This involves allowing them to be fully charged and then discharged to about 5% of capacity and then charged up again. Some notebook computers may have a built-in schedule to remind you to initiate an automatic reconditioning cycle.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09587975118476512900noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13347746.post-1156278551699293712006-08-22T15:28:00.000-05:002006-08-22T15:30:00.706-05:00Modem Connection Results in No Dial Tone<div align="right"><a href="http://resourcesforlife.blogspot.com/2006/01/about-this-blog-using-this-blog.html"><strong>Using This Blog</strong></a> | <a href="http://resourcesforlife.blogspot.com/"><strong>Blog Home</strong></a> | <a href="http://www.resourcesforlife.com/"><strong>RL Home</strong></a></div><br />USER INQUIRY<br />When I connect the telephone cord from the wall to the computer modem, there is suddenly no dial tone. It's a brand new HP desktop computer.<br /><br />RESPONSE<br />Are you sure you plugged the phone cord into the proper jack on the computer? If it was plugged by accident into the Ethernet jack (which looks like a phone jack) that might cause the dial tone to go out. Also, some computer modems require a special "dongle" device that looks like a splitter. It must be plugged into the modem and then on that device you will see two jacks, one marked line and the other marked phone. Without this dongle, the modem might not work and may cause there to be no dial tone. Another possibility is that the modem is simply defective as a result of a lightning storm or some other cause. You might try another modem, such as a USB modem for about $50. The USB modem would be easier to install than an internal modem. <a href="http://us.creative.com/products/product.asp?category=7&subcategory=40&product=266"><strong>Creative Labs</strong></a> or <a href="http://www.zoom.com/products/dial_up_external_usb.html"><strong>Zoom</strong></a> are good choices.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09587975118476512900noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13347746.post-1156264957854855502006-08-22T11:38:00.000-05:002006-08-22T11:42:38.390-05:00USB Memory Stick Flash Drive Identification<div align="right"><a href="http://resourcesforlife.blogspot.com/2006/01/about-this-blog-using-this-blog.html"><strong>Using This Blog</strong></a> | <a href="http://resourcesforlife.blogspot.com/"><strong>Blog Home</strong></a> | <a href="http://www.resourcesforlife.com/"><strong>RL Home</strong></a></div><br />USER INQUIRY<br />I have one of those tiny USB memory stick flash drive devices. I want to put my identification on it in case it is lost, but it is too small to show my complete contact information. What can I do?<br /><br />ANSWER<br />Consider including a text file that contains your contact information in the root directory of the device. Save all your files in a sub folder that is given the name "files" or simply the current year. If found, a person can quickly identify your contact information in the root directory. Rather than having a single file with your contact information, consider having several text files with names like "if-found" and "owner-information" and "this-belongs-to" and "read-me" making it more intuitive.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09587975118476512900noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13347746.post-1152405348343753092006-07-08T19:35:00.000-05:002006-07-08T19:35:48.653-05:00Vacuum-Bissell-3595-Evaluation<div align="right"><a href="http://resourcesforlife.blogspot.com/2006/01/about-this-blog-using-this-blog.html"><strong>Using This Blog</strong></a> | <a href="http://resourcesforlife.blogspot.com/"><strong>Blog Home</strong></a> | <a href="http://www.resourcesforlife.com/"><strong>RL Home</strong></a></div><br />USER INQUIRY<br />I am looking for a bagless vacuum cleaner. I've seen models that are $300 to $500. What would you recommend?<br /><br />RESPONSE<br />We are currently evaluating a Bissell <a href="http://www.bissell.com/Products/product.asp?catalog%5Fname=Bissell&category%5Fname=UprightVacuum&product%5Fid=CV+Revolution&variant%5Fid=&Action+Key=COMPARE&%23=Detail#Detail"><strong>Model 3995 - Clean View Revolution found in the comparison chart on this page</strong></a>. It was purchased on 20060708sa at Kohl's for $99.74 including sales tax. It works great. The other vacuums on display from other companies were flimsy and had pieces and plastic cover plates that were falling off. Beware of inexpensive vacuums from name brand companies because the quality may be very poor. With Bissell, replacement parts, filters, and accessories should be easy to obtain in the near future. The model we are evaluating is fairly light weight. There is only one extension included with the unit, so reaching to high corners (above 7 or 8 feet) may be a stretch for some people. The bagless operation is definitely a plus. The TurboBrush on this and other brands is a little flimsy. The rotating brush inside operates from the suction of the vacuum. So, when airflow is restricted the brushes stop spinning. The HEPA filter system seems to work well to prevent carpet dust and dirt from entering into the air. It is important to note that bagless vacuums are not totally free from needing costly replaceable consumable parts and accessories. For example, this vacuum has three filters: one immediately after the cyclone phase where dust is separated, then another before the motor, then another after the motor before air is exhausted into the room. These filters may need to be replaced on occasion. The foam filters are washable. However, the HEPA filter would need to be replaced eventually. Also, this and other vacuums use belts which need occasional replacing. <br /><br /><a href="http://www.bissell.com/images/products/3595-L.gif"><strong>This is a photo of the model we are evaluating.</strong></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.bissell.com/Products/product.asp?product%5Fid=CV+Revolution&variant%5Fid=&Action+Key=COMPARE&%23=Detail#Detail"><strong>This is a comparison of the various Bissel Models similar to the one we are evaluating.</strong></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.bissell.com/images/UserGuides/3595-6-6591_1005.pdf"><strong>This is a PDF user's guide for various models including the Model 3595 that we are evaluating.</strong></a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09587975118476512900noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13347746.post-1151985441535978542006-07-03T22:57:00.000-05:002006-07-17T16:49:21.986-05:00Inexpensive Homemade Noise Canceling Headphones<div align="right"><a href="http://resourcesforlife.blogspot.com/2006/01/about-this-blog-using-this-blog.html"><strong>Using This Blog</strong></a> | <a href="http://resourcesforlife.blogspot.com/"><strong>Blog Home</strong></a> | <a href="http://www.resourcesforlife.com/"><strong>RL Home</strong></a></div><br />USER INQUIRY<br />I am looking for headphones that will give me the amazing audio fidelity and noise canceling capabilities of a $300 pair of headphones but for less money.<br /><br />SOLUTION RESEARCH HISTORY<br />The development of this solution began with a three year evaluation of noise canceling headphones. This evaluation also included an evaluation of ear plugs and earmuff solutions. This resulted in the recognition of how earmuffs are a perfect acoustic enclosure for audio. The evaluation of various headphone designs resulted in the conclusion that "ear clip" headphones allow for the greatest flexibility because these can be worn with hats, scarves, bike helmets, or while resting one's head against a surface without a headband getting in the way. It was observed that pressing "ear-clip" headphones onto the ear produces deeper base. It was also observed that cupping the hands over the ears while wearing "ear-clip" style headphones will create an acoustic barrier and result in a sound quality similar to that of noise canceling headphones. However, with electronic noise canceling headphones, some distortion is introduced since the music is altered by including a reverse wave of outside noises. So, acoustic noise canceling headphones offer better quality and clarity.<br /><br />SOLUTION DESCRIPTION<br />Purchase acoustic protective earmuffs from a local hardware store such as Menards. These will be in the same isle as the protective acoustic ear plus. These earmuffs are to be used as the noise canceling barrier and acoustic enclosure for your new headphones purchased below. Make sure that the ear muffs have sufficient space to accommodate a medium to large pair of clip-on headphones. An example would be the AOSafety brand ELC 22 earmuffs with the capability to reduce ambient noise by 22 Decibels. The cost should be about $12. The only drawback to these headphones is that they are a "one size fits all" design that works fine unless you don't fit in the "all" category. Also, the headphones have a plastic coating that presses against the head. This plastic may cause sweating on warm days.<br /><br />High-end headphones can cost $150 to $300 or more. However, there are some inexpensive headphones that come close to having the clarity of the expensive ones. You just need to shop around. Look for a frequency response of 12 to 24,000 Hz. While the headphones may not reproduce all sounds in this range in an even (flat) way, a wider range indicates a broader reach. Consider purchasing the JVC HA-E53S headphones. These are a smaller ear clip design headphone without a band. The cost is about $20. However, these headphones have 98 dB/mW sensitivity, with 32 ohms impedance, and are rated at 12 to 24,000 Hz frequency response. There is very little distortion with these headphones. Although these are possibly the least expensive headphones on the market, they offer some of the best audio quality. You can learn more by visiting the JVC website here: <a href="http://www.jvc.com/product.jsp?modelId=MODL027282&pathId=109&page=1"><strong>JVC HA-E53S Ear Clip Headphone </strong></a> Please note that the letter designation of "S" in the model name appears to indicate color only. You may find a model that simply has the HA-E53 designation. While earbud headphones could also be used, the "clip on" style are recommended because they have drivers with a larger diaphragm which can better produce lower frequencies.<br /><br />The clip-on headphones can be placed on the ears first and then the earmuffs placed over them. However, if the pressure from the earmuffs against the headphones becomes uncomfortable, the headphones can be pushed inside of the earmuff enclosure.<br /><br />For a cost of about $32, you will have a pair of noise canceling headphones that rival those costing $150 to $300.<br /><br />The benefit of having acoustically protected headphones is that a person is less likely to turn the volume up loud to drown out background noise. So, as a result, noise canceling headphones may help protect hearing.<br /><br /><br />COMMENTARIES AND RESPONSES<br /><br />20060703mo2331. Sherman in Maryland writes, "I thought about this idea myself. Nothing wrong with it except they cannot be directly compared with true noise canceling headphones. They will block more ambient noise, which is usually good -- but sometimes a person needs to be able to hear others speaking, or the phone ringing, etc. That is why I like my Bose Quiet Comfort headphones that I use at work -- I can still hear the radio and the phone, and carry on a conversation. Of course, sometimes a person may want to completely block out all external noise, in which case the earmuffs would be much better. Another option would be headphones that are designed to block out external noise, aka 'over the ear' headphones', although they would likely be more than $32. Finally, I wondered about this statement: 'However, with electronic noise canceling headphones, some distortion is introduced since the music is altered by including a reverse wave of outside noises. So, acoustic noise canceling headphones offer better quality and clarity.' First, I'm not sure that any distortion is introduced (at least I've never heard a reviewer mention it). My Bose headphones sound fine to me -- even with all of the noise in the TCR. If they do have some distortion, then shouldn't the sentence read -- 'So, acoustic noise canceling headphones offer _worse_ quality and clarity.'? Maybe I'm reading it wrong. Anyway, good idea for those on a budget who prefer to block as much ambient noise as possible."<br /><br />Response. Thanks for writing in. It's true that high-end noise canceling headphones such as the Bose QuietComfort design offer noise canceling for some, but not all, background noises. In some circumstances, this is desireable. Such headphones are ideal for canceling out the sounds of fans, motors, engine noise, road noise, humming, and other similar sounds that have a patterned audio wave form. This patterned audio waveform is matched so that a negative waveform can be introduced on the inside of the headphone thus canceling out the background noise. Other sounds are not as easy to cancel out electronically, such as car horns, sirens, and voices. However, these are sounds necessary for safety while driving or operating heavy machinery. If one wishes to reduce all noises across the entire audible frequency spectrum, then the ear muffs mentioned above would offer a better solution than noise canceling headphones. It just comes down to user preference and needs.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09587975118476512900noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13347746.post-1143832520013514292006-03-31T13:14:00.000-06:002006-03-31T13:16:22.430-06:00Microsoft Word – Using Forms<div align="right"><a href="http://resourcesforlife.blogspot.com/2006/01/about-this-blog-using-this-blog.html"><strong>Using This Blog</strong></a> | <a href="http://resourcesforlife.blogspot.com/"><strong>Blog Home</strong></a> | <a href="http://www.resourcesforlife.com/"><strong>RL Home</strong></a></div><br />USER ISSUE<br />I want to use Microsoft word to create forms that people can fill out.<br /><br />ISSUE SOLUTION<br /><br />1) Start with an existing document or a new blank document<br />2) From the View Menu, choose Toolbars and then Forms to see the forms toolbar.<br />3) The Forms toolbar allows for text entry fields, check boxes, and drop down menus to be created in the form. Double click on a form item once it is created to view the item properties.<br />4) Once the form is created, lock the form with the small padlock button found in the Form toolbar. This will lock the entire form and make it ready for people to use.<br />5) Send the form by e-mail or post it to the web for people to use.<br />6) Once people download or receive the form, they can fill it out, and then send it to the designated recipient as an e-mail attachment.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09587975118476512900noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13347746.post-1143141249023187102006-03-23T13:13:00.000-06:002006-03-23T13:14:09.556-06:00Apple - Recording System Audio<div align="right"><a href="http://resourcesforlife.blogspot.com/2006/01/about-this-blog-using-this-blog.html"><strong>Using This Blog</strong></a> | <a href="http://resourcesforlife.blogspot.com/"><strong>Blog Home</strong></a> | <a href="http://www.resourcesforlife.com/"><strong>RL Home</strong></a></div><br />USER ISSUE<br />How can I record audio that I'm listening to on my Apple computer?<br /><br />ISSUE RESOLUTION<br />The following instructions will help users record streaming audio from the Internet on an Apple computer:<br /><br />1) Download and then install the LAME application for saving to MP3 audio files found here:<br />http://audacity.sourceforge.net/help/faq?s=install&item=lame-mp3<br /><br />2) Download and then install the latest version of the Audacity audio recording program found here:<br />http://audacity.sourceforge.net/download/<br /><br />3) Download and then install the SoundFlower application for recording system audio found here:<br />http://www.cycling74.com/products/soundflower<br /><br />4) Run the Audacity program. From the Audacity menu choose Preferences and then under the Audio I/O tab, select the Recording Device to be Sunflower (2ch) and the Channels to be 2 (Stereo). Click OK.<br /><br />Now, while playing online audio from the Internet or any other source it is possible to use the Audacity program to record the audio.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09587975118476512900noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13347746.post-1142038098773040022006-03-10T18:45:00.000-06:002006-03-10T18:48:19.260-06:00iTunes Music Store Multi-Pass Purchase of TV Shows Not Working<div align="right"><a href="http://resourcesforlife.blogspot.com/2006/01/about-this-blog-using-this-blog.html"><strong>Using This Blog</strong></a> | <a href="http://resourcesforlife.blogspot.com/"><strong>Blog Home</strong></a> | <a href="http://www.resourcesforlife.com/"><strong>RL Home</strong></a></div><br />USER ISSUE<br />I signed up for a multi-pass subscription to a TV show through the iTunes music store. The current episode of the show downloaded just fine. However, the next day, the subsequent show didn't download automatically. My online user account information stated that I had received two shows. I received an e-mail from the iTunes Music Store stating that the show would download automatically upon opening iTunes, but it never downloaded. I couldn't figure out how to get it.<br /><br />ISSUE RESOLUTION<br />Under the Advanced menu in iTunes, choose the "Check for Purchases..." option. This should force the show to download.<br /><br />ISSUE POSSIBLE CAUSE<br />There is probably a high demand for the show and therefor, not everyone who starts iTunes will automatically get the show immediately. There is probably a queue of people waiting for the download (without knowing it) and when your turn comes up, the server will start downloading it eventually.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09587975118476512900noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13347746.post-1142016874801857832006-03-10T12:53:00.000-06:002006-03-10T12:54:34.936-06:00Standby Suspend Sleep and Hibernate<div align="right"><a href="http://resourcesforlife.blogspot.com/2006/01/about-this-blog-using-this-blog.html"><strong>Using This Blog</strong></a> | <a href="http://resourcesforlife.blogspot.com/"><strong>Blog Home</strong></a> | <a href="http://www.resourcesforlife.com/"><strong>RL Home</strong></a></div><br />USER ISSUE<br />What is the difference between sleep, standby, suspend, and hibernate?<br /><br />GENERAL INFORMATION<br />Computers typically offer various power saving modes. The names for these modes will be something like standby, suspend, sleep, and hibernate. Typically the standby, suspend and sleep modes require that the computer be left on to some degree, and that it stay connected to power (battery or AC). While in these modes, the hard drive usually stops running, the display turns off, and the fans might even turn off. However, the computer is still keeping in active memory everything that was running and open just prior to being put in a low power mode. The hibernate mode allows you to turn off the computer completely and even unplug it from power. When it turns back on, the screen should show you exactly what you were were working on just prior to putting it in hibernate mode.<br /><br />Because standby, suspend and sleep modes keep all the information in memory, it is typically quicker to start working again after being in these modes. Resuming work from the hibernate mode typically takes more time because it requires starting up the computer and loading everything into memory from the hard drive again (although you don't need to manually start the programs and load the files because the computer will restore everything to the state it was in previously).<br /><br />Depending on the computer and configuration, some cleanup tasks may be performed at system startup and shut down. So, some people prefer to simply shut down a computer when the are done using it.<br /><br />Some people suggest that it is best to leave computers on. However, if we consider the computer to be like any other appliance, then it makes sense to simply turn it off when it is not in use just as we would with a television set, dish washer, microwave, coffee pot, or any other appliance.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09587975118476512900noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13347746.post-1142016744628584332006-03-10T12:50:00.000-06:002006-03-10T12:52:33.626-06:00Computer Fan Making Noise<div align="right"><a href="http://resourcesforlife.blogspot.com/2006/01/about-this-blog-using-this-blog.html"><strong>Using This Blog</strong></a> | <a href="http://resourcesforlife.blogspot.com/"><strong>Blog Home</strong></a> | <a href="http://www.resourcesforlife.com/"><strong>RL Home</strong></a></div><br />USER ISSUE<br />My computer fan is making a lot of noise.<br /><br />CONSIDERATIONS<br />The fan speed in a computer is typically activated by a thermostat that determines how fast the fan needs to be running in order to keep the heat down. You might hear more noise from your computer fans if one fan is not working properly because it would cause the other fans to over compensate. Another reason for fans to run faster is if the thermostat were to become defective. If the processor fan isn't working, this might also cause the computer to heat up resulting in other fans running faster. These characteristics are actually quite similar for desktop computers and notebook computers.<br /><br />If your fan is making a rattling noise it may be an indication that the bearings or mechanism are failing or worn out.<br /><br />With most of the above circumstances it would be good to have the computer serviced.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09587975118476512900noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13347746.post-1141924232512696002006-03-09T11:10:00.000-06:002006-03-09T11:10:32.966-06:00Data Transfer Between Windows and Apple computers<div align="right"><a href="http://resourcesforlife.blogspot.com/2006/01/about-this-blog-using-this-blog.html"><strong>Using This Blog</strong></a> | <a href="http://resourcesforlife.blogspot.com/"><strong>Blog Home</strong></a> | <a href="http://www.resourcesforlife.com/"><strong>RL Home</strong></a></div><br />USER ISSUE<br />I need to move a large amount of files from a Windows computer to an Apple computer. There is too much information to fit on a USB memory stick, CD, or DVD.<br /><br />OPTIONS<br />One possibility would be to copy the data to an external hard drive via USB or Firewire and then copy it from the hard drive to the Apple computer.<br /><br />Another option would be to transfer the data directly from the Apple computer to the Windows computer using an Ethernet cable. This may take less time since the data is copied directly.<br /><br />On the Apple computer, under System Preferences, go to Sharing and turn on Windows Sharing. You will be asked to enable one user account for sharing. Then you will be given a Server IP address to use. You will need to use the Apple user account name and password along with the Server IP address to access the Apple computer from the Windows computer.<br /><br />On the Windows computer, right click on the My Computer icon and choose to Map a network drive. Select a drive letter. For the server name use the address provided by the Apple computer such as \\169.254.240.255\guest. Also, click on the "Connect using a different user name" option and provide the username and password for the Apple user account you will be logging in as. Remove the check next to "Reconnect at logon" so the Windows computer doesn't try to map the drive the next time it is restarted. Then click finish.<br /><br />The Apple computer will now be available as a drive letter from the Windows computer. You will find yourself in the user account showing folders for desktop, documents, library, etc.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09587975118476512900noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13347746.post-1140473575639535782006-02-20T16:12:00.001-06:002008-09-22T18:06:57.276-05:00Microsoft Outlook, E-mail Address Autocomplete Incorrect<div align="right"><a href="http://resourcesforlife.blogspot.com/2006/01/about-this-blog-using-this-blog.html"><strong>Using This Blog</strong></a> | <a href="http://resourcesforlife.blogspot.com/"><strong>Blog Home</strong></a> | <a href="http://www.resourcesforlife.com/"><strong>RL Home</strong></a></div><br />PROBLEM SUMMARY<br />Microsoft Outlook has a feature that is on by default which recalls previously used e-mail addresses and automatically offers them when the user is addressing a new e-mail address. If a previously used address is now out of date or was entered incorrectly before, it is a nuisance to have such addresses showing up.<div><br /></div><div>APPLE USERS</div><div>This help page refers to Windows only. If you know of an Apple solution, let us know.<br /><br />PROBLEM SOLUTION<br />Follow these steps to remove addresses that are incorrect or no longer wanted:<br /><br />1) Begin addressing an e-mail by typing the first letter of the address you wish to remove.<br /><br />2) Outlook will provide a list of e-mail addresses and names beginning with the letter you have typed. Use the up and down arrow keys to navigate through the list.<br /><br />3) Highlight the unwanted e-mail and then press the delete key to remove it.</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09587975118476512900noreply@blogger.com0