Wednesday, October 9, 2013

How to Buy the Suitable Eye Glass Magnifiers

If you’re into stamp collecting, watch repairing or have any other small items you want to examine closely and wear glasses, you’ll want to invest in an eye glass magnifier. An eye glass magnifier gives a detailed look at things like gems, coins and stamps. It will make your work much easier.

                        
Eye Glass Magnifiers

 
Instructions

1. The first above all, you need to decide which kind of magnifier do you want, a single ocular or a binocular eye glass magnifier? There are three dimensional items you need to see, such as cut gems, might benefit from a binocular view, while a single ocular is less obtrusive to your view and is better for multi-tasking.

2. You need to consider your application and remember to choose a magnification that works best for your application. You'll easily find powers between 1.5 times and 2.5 times magnification for binocular magnifiers, and single ocular loupes with magnifications ranging from 4 times to 7 times.

3. Check consumer ratings on eye glass magnifiers on Internet. You’ll also get a general idea of prices and the different types of magnifiers available.

4. Select a style of magnifier that suits your needs. If you want one that is easily removable, you might want to choose a clip-on style. And if you work on detailed projects all day long, you should select a singular ocular that directly mounts to your eyeglass frames.

5. Try it out. Before you buy something as personal as an eye glass magnifier, go to a store and try a few styles out to see which one is the best fit.

Monday, September 23, 2013

Something about LED Spotlights

LED bulbs and lights can offer more light than the original fluorescent lights while using less power. Though LED lights offer many advantages, the technology needs improvements to use 12V DC light bulbs for all applications. The LED lights are particularly suited to renewable energy systems and the LED bulbs can run directly off the power produced from solar cells or a wind turbine.

                      

Current

The 12 VDC LED light is powered by direct current (DC).Though DC is not used in every house, it is used in cars and solar power systems.

Voltage

This is a low voltage light bulb as it uses 12 Volts. This is the amount of voltage produced by a solar battery, so the bulb can be connected directly to the solar system. The light bulb then operates perfectly with this amount of power. Converting energy from the solar DC battery to an alternating current (AC) requires enough power to burn 50 of these 12 VDC light bulbs. Therefore, using 12V DC light bulbs with a solar or wind energy system is efficient.

Directional Light

We use LED lights as spotlights because the created light is bright but is directional. Therefore, these bulbs are not recommended for home use where general light diffused in all directions is desired. The LED light bulb does work well as spotlights, flashlight bulbs and car headlights.

Advantages

LED spotlight has a much longer life cycle and it is more energy efficient and will turn on instantly. Of course, you do not need to wait for the bulb to warm up and reach full power. LED bulbs are also less likely to break and they are not affected by frequently being turned on or off.

Price

The prices of the LED spotlights now are not so expensive and they just cost around 6 dollars on mb while fluorescent bulbs cost between $2 to $4.

Saturday, September 21, 2013

How to Use Air Tools

Building homes, painting houses and working on automobiles with pneumatic tools is increasingly more common. In home construction, the air compressor and the plethora of air tools available have simplified many aspects of the home building process. Shingles are nailed in rapid succession, walls and floors are built with lightning speed; all possible through the use of air tools. And the most important thing you need to remember is that, proper maintenance of air tools ensures that the benefits of using air tools far outweigh the risks.

                   
Air Tools


Things You Need

Pneumatic tool oil

Air compressor

Air tools  (i.e. framing nailer, palm sander, etc.)

Air hose

Instructions

Air Compressor Use

The most important part of an air tool system is the air compressor. That makes caring of the air compressor is vital.

Air compressors should always be run on outlets capable of continuously supplying the load that an air compressor requires. Operation of air compressors requires a minimal amount of maintenance each day.

Air compressors have release valves at the bottom of the tank. You need to drain the air and any condensation within the tank through the release valve every afternoon or after each usage.

Consult the owner’s manual for engine care procedures. Many require lubrication at intervals to protect the engines and compressors moving parts.

Air Hoses

Air hoses are used to connect the air compressor to the air tool. Always roll the air hose up by stretching the hose out lengthwise and rolling the hose into a loop.

The hose has a natural tendency to want to roll in a loop. Guide it as it tries to loop and a clean loop is accomplished. Attach the ends of the hose to make one continuous loop.

Air Tool Usage

You need to always consult the owner manual of an air tool for individual maintenance requirements. Lubricate the tools daily by placing one or two drops of pneumatic tool oil into the end of the tool where the hose attaches.

Keep the guns out of the dirt as much as possible. Attach the ends of the hose to make one continuous loop. Attach the ends of the hose to make one continuous loop.Return the gun to its storage container at the end of each day or use.
Always ensure proper operation for safety, and never direct an air tool towards another individual.

Monday, September 9, 2013

How to Connect Bluetooth Speakers to your Cell phone or Computer

When you want to connect Bluetooth speakers to a communication device, the first thing you need to find out is that whether this device has Bluetooth capabilities. Most of the modern cell phones and laptop computers have built-in wireless Bluetooth today. Some of the old desktop computers do not have built-in Bluetooth, so you can purchase a Bluetooth USB Adapter to remedy this problem. Pairing must be performed when installing Bluetooth connections for the first time or if the pairing data has been deleted. Pairing refers to the operation of syncing cell phones, computers, and other electronics for Bluetooth communications.
Things You Need

Bluetooth communication device

Bluetooth USB adapter (if the computer does not have a Bluetooth communication device installed)

Instructions

1. First you need to turn on the connecting device (computer/cell phone) you want to pair the speaker with.

2. Turn on the Bluetooth function on the connecting device. For a Bluetooth USB adapter, plug in the adapter to the USB input and wait till the computer recognizes the adapter. Once the computer recognizes the adapter, Bluetooth communication will be automatically turned on.

3. Turn on the Bluetooth.

4. Press and hold the Bluetooth button on the speaker for more than 4 seconds. The Bluetooth status indicator will start flashing in blue.

5. Once the speakers and the device are paired the connecting device will show a prompt you to select the paired component. Select the speaker–usually the speaker will show up on the prompt as the model number (for example “Sony SRS-BT100″).

6. If you are asked for an input passkey, just try to input “0000″ or “1234.” (This is the default passkey for the majority of Bluetooth devices. If this does not work, consult the user manual or visit the manufacturer’s website.)

7. Once pairing is complete the Bluetooth status indicator on the speaker will quickly flash.

Now you can enjoy your new Bluetooth speaker~

Friday, September 6, 2013

Use the Password to Protect an External Hard Drive

With the rise in popularity of external hard drives comes the question of their security. And you must do some type of protection to use these external hard drives with any sensitive files. The easiest way is to use a password to protect any external hard drive you use.

External Hard Drive

Instructions

1. First, you need to decide that whether you would like to pay for a software package to provide this security on the external hard drive. You can find some free software downloads and pay downloads on the Internet. The pay versions may offer more security, but if money is tight, but you also can choose the free version.

2. Now you need to connect the external hard drive to your computer.

3. Download the password protection software to your external hard drive. Install the software with onscreen instructions. See the resources section for more information.

4. The next step is to choose a password to protect the external hard drive. The password needs to be easy to remember but not so common that others will guess the password and gain access to the external hard drive.

5. Follow the user instructions of the downloaded software to password protect the external hard drive.

6. At last, let's test the external hard drive security by connecting the drive to another computer and try to access the drive. If you install the software successfully, it will ask you for the password established in Step 4.

Monday, August 26, 2013

Way to Use Stylus on an iTouch

The iPod Touch is a touch screen device that responds to the tap of your fingers, but it could be hard to type on the on-screen keyboard due to the small size of the keys. But do not worry about that. There is an item called stylus pen which specially made for the iPod Touch and iPhone. The stylus pens use a soft tip to reduce the likelihood of typing mistakes and accidental scratches to the screen’s surface.

                       
Stylus

Things You Need

A stylus with soft tip.

Instructions

1. Tap the soft-tipped end of the stylus onto the iTouch’s screen to open applications and select items.

2. Swipe the soft-tipped end of the stylus against the screen to proceed to the next or previous page, or swipe the stylus against email messages in the Mail application to display the “Delete” button.

3. Now, you can see “Settings” on the iPod Touch’s screen, select it. Click “General” and “Accessibility.”

4. And if you are not satisfied with the size of the characters, you can click “Large Text” and select the size you wish to use for mail, notes and messages. After you doing this, the text size for mail, notes and messages automatically enlarge to the new size, which allows for easier selecting with your stylus.

Sunday, July 21, 2013

Transfer Data from One Apple Computer to Another

You may discover that you need to transfer data from one computer to the other from time to time. Of course, you can always save the data to either a CD/DVD or an external hard drive; however, it will take extra time and not so convenient. If you have data to move from a laptop, which is portable, why not just move the data directly from the laptop to another computer?

Transfer Data Cable for Apple
                     

Things You Need

Apple Computer (desktop or laptop) x 2

Instructions

1. Assuming that the data you wish to transfer is on your Apple laptop. And now turn off your laptop.

2. Connect a fire wire cable (400 or 800 respectively) from the laptop to the desktop computer.

3. Turn on the laptop and press the (T) key while it starts up.

4. Once the laptop has started, there are two indications that it has successfully been mounted on the desktop:

1) Your laptop will have a “bouncing fire wire icon” on the screen

2) Your laptop will be mounted on the desktop as an external hard drive

5. Now it seems that everything is in working order and you can begin to “drag & drop” files from your laptop to the desktop just as you would any other drive on the desktop computer.

Tuesday, July 9, 2013

Way to Replace the Case of Sony Ericsson K850i

Smart phones just like the Sony Ericsson K850i, are popular due to their many features and sleek design. You can surf the Internet, listen to MP3s and take pictures with these devices, and you can also organize your schedule and send text messages. Needless to say, a durable faceplate (cover) is a necessity for your K850i. With this article, you can remove the case from your phone easily, without the help of a technician whether your faceplate is scratched or damaged, or you would just like to replace it with one customized to your liking.

                 
Sony Ericsson K850i
 

Things You Need

Plastic pry tool

Small Phillips screwdriver

Instructions

1. Turn off your Sony Ericsson K850i and place it face down on a flat and clean table.

2. Use your Phillips screwdriver to remove the two screws on either corner of the bottom of the Sony Ericsson. The screws are holding the battery cover in place.

3. Remove the battery cover by pushing it down and sliding it off the bottom of the K850i.

4. Then insert the tip of your plastic pry tool in the seam between the front and back housing of the phone. Gently work your way around the phone until the back housing pops off. Usually you will get the plastic pry tool with your newly purchased case, but if it didn’t, you can purchase one from any electronics store.

5. Next, you need to remove the two screws on either corner of the top of the phone with the screwdriver. This will release the front case. Remove the front case from the phone and set aside.

6. And now you can replace with the new case (available at your Sony retailer or online) and reassemble the phone in the reverse order you took it apart.

Friday, June 28, 2013

How to Test Your CPU Cooling Fans

Newer computer processors are becoming more powerful and are generating more and more heat. So you must have adequate cooling in order to maintain the safety and performance of your system. Due to the importance of CPU cooling to your computer’s longevity and performance, a fully functional fan is recommended. You can make sure your fan is performing up to par according to this article. We will tell you some easy ways to check your CPU fan.
CPU Cooling Fans

                    

Things You Need

Web browser

CPU fan

Processor

Instructions

Physically checking your CPU fan

1. First you need to take off your computer's case so you can see the CPU fan.

2. Find out your motherboard’s instruction booklet and ensure your fan is plugged in to a power lead adequate for its needs.

3. Turn on your computer to see whether your fan is spinning. If your fan is not spinning, then turn your computer off immediately.

4. Unplug your processor's fan and plug it into another power lead. Find alternative power leads with your motherboard’s instruction book. Each motherboard is a little different, but they will generally be located immediately to the right of the processor.

5. Now, turn on your computer and confirm your fan is spinning.

Testing your fan’s functionality

1. Turn on your computer with the side of your case still removed.

2. Download a program named “Prime95 stress test.” This program will ensure your processor is working at 100% capacity.

3. Watch carefully at your fan when you run the stress test. If it begins to spin faster after the stress test has started, that means your fan is functioning properly.

Thursday, June 13, 2013

Why Does My iPad Say Not Charging

Apple Company is very strict about licensing authorized iPad accessories. This policy is maintained by codes built into the hardware, which the iPad checks before agreeing to work with the peripheral.

                   
iPad
iPhone Power Adapter

The iPhone’s 10-Watt USB power adapter is rated at 1-amp, which is twice that of ordinary USB ports and most generic USB adapters. Depending on the level of the iPad’s battery, the iPhone power adapter will be enough to charge the iPad. Remember to turn off the ipad while charging, and it will take longer to achieve a full charge than the original charger.

USB Ports

Do not like the new computers, most computers, peripheral equipment such as printers and stereos and older USB ports only supply a 500 Milliamps (mA) current which isn’t enough to charge the iPad while it’s in use and the device with therefore display the “Not Charging” warning on the home screen. It will charge — albeit more slowly than with its high-powered own mains adapter — if it is switched off, however.

Generic USB Adapters

If using a generic USB adapter, it must still be confirmed compatible with the iPad in order to charge it. Check with the manufacturer that the adapter is indeed compatible with the iPad and that its current supply is no less that 1-amp. Usually, an iPad charger will be rated at a minimum of 2-amps. Sometimes, if the charger has not been authorized by Apple, it could be lacking the proper hardware compatibility codes and the iPad will refuse to charge, regardless of whether the charger can supply the required power levels, giving you the “Not Charging” warning.