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Geek Alert: Learning About The Latest Technology

There's no question that I'm a geek. I spend every spare moment reading tech magazines or rebuilding computers. Luckily, I have a work shed in the backyard so my cables and components don't clutter up the house. I am excited about the new technology that seems to be entering our lives on a daily basis. Sometimes, when I see interviews with powerful people who clearly have little knowledge about data transfer and technology, I become extremely frustrated. It struck me that rather than being frustrated, I should start a blog to highlight all the latest types of technology, their installation and uses. I hope you find the information here interesting and relevant. I'm Markie Andrews - let's learn together.

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3 Reasons You Should Choose 3D Over 2D Building Designs
Getting the right building design is an important step in any construction process. This is because it is a physical representation of the ideas that you had. The benefit of these designs is that it gives you the chances to assess the structure and make some changes to ensure that the house suits your needs. Technological advancement has resulted in the shift from 2D to 3D building designs. Below are various reasons why you should choose 3D over 2D building designs.

Home Recording for Beginners
Producing music from the comfort of your own home is easier now than it has ever been. Not only can you produce record making hits, you can do it on a budget using high quality equipment with nothing more than these few simple pieces of kit. Laptop Your laptop or desktop computer will be the most important component of your setup. It should have as much processing power and RAM as you can afford, as well as a fast graphics card.

How Data Cable Installers Ensure that the Safety of Building Occupants Isn't Compromised
Data cables can be a safety hazard if not handled professionally during the installation process. Data cable installers use several techniques to ensure that the safety of the occupants of a building will not be compromised. This article discusses some of the techniques that commercial electricians use to ensure that your commercial premises will remain safe from risks like rapid spread of fires during a fire outbreak. Use of Different Data Cables in Different Locations

Install These Non-Electronic Features To Revitalise Your Office
The modern world is a largely electronic one. Every year, more and more activities and processes are being digitised. In many cases, this is an improvement – certain aspects of business (especially accounting and administration) have significantly benefited from the technological revolution. However, there are certain things that remain far more effective in their offline form. Here's how installing the following non-electronic features in your office or place of business can yield significant benefits.

4 Photocopier Features Every Office Must Have
If you're in the market for a new copier for the office, you want to be sure you take the time to find one that will do more than just make copies. It may not seem like a very important part of your office equipment but a good copier can actually save your company time and money. Consider the features you should look for when shopping for a new copier and why they're so beneficial.

DJing Your Own Party or Event? 3 Tips on Choosing the Music
Are you planning on throwing an event where there will be music and dancing? It can get pretty expensive to hire a DJ, but, you can be your own DJ. All you need is a good playlist, your iPod, and some good gear from an audio equipment hire agency like Fordtronic Video & Sound Pty Ltd. You don't even need to have any DJ skills. In fact, if you just want to have great music playing all night, all you need to do is create the right playlists, and the music will play on until the event is at an end.

3 cheap ways to stop your graphics card from overheating
Do you find that every time you try playing a high-end graphics game, you can't help but hear the sounds of cooling fans going crazy inside your PC? This is one of the most common symptoms of a graphics processor unit (GPU) killing itself to deliver the settings you want for your gaming experience. If it persists, your card could become permanently damaged. Avoiding a dead GPU is very easy and can be done by adopting the following strategies:

Enjoy The Perks Of Having A Dedicated Business IT Support Team
IT is an integral part of digital business and communication systems. Every business, big or small, needs a competent IT infrastructure to connect its employees together, to important amenities around the workplace and to the world at large. Business IT firms provide all this independently while working as part of your team. Here's what your business can gain from their services. Web server hosting, management & back-up Internet connectivity is vital for every business.

How to choose a great surround sound system
As music and audio technology continues to improve, there has never been a better time to buy a new surround sound system for your home or office. A good surround sound system needs to be tailored to your specific circumstances, and the four main things you need to consider are wired or wireless systems, receiver audio output strength, speaker placement, and level of sound quality. Wired or wireless The wired setup is the most common, but wireless and virtual surround sound are becoming increasingly prevalent.