One Piece Discoveries » Tips http://www.watchonepiecepoint.com Sat, 14 Jan 2012 02:28:25 +0000 en hourly 1 Top 5 Computer Gadgets for Travelers http://www.watchonepiecepoint.com/2010/05/top-5-computer-gadgets-for-travelers/ http://www.watchonepiecepoint.com/2010/05/top-5-computer-gadgets-for-travelers/#comments Wed, 05 May 2010 10:44:23 +0000 Jo http://www.watchonepiecepoint.com/?p=1203 You can never keep a traveler in one place and therefore you need to have special gadgets for them that allow them more mobility and usability even when they are on move. Travelers usually don’t like wired gadgets because it does not offer them any mobility and halt their journey. Hence, travelers prefer to use laptops instead of computers because laptops are lighter and do not require an adapter all the time. However, there are few other wireless gadgets that travelers should keep with them if they are internet savvy …

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You can never keep a traveler in one place and therefore you need to have special gadgets for them that allow them more mobility and usability even when they are on move. Travelers usually don’t like wired gadgets because it does not offer them any mobility and halt their journey. Hence, travelers prefer to use laptops instead of computers because laptops are lighter and do not require an adapter all the time. However, there are few other wireless gadgets that travelers should keep with them if they are internet savvy and computer geeks.

When we talk of laptops we normally think of security because laptops are costly and since they are light and portable they are more likely to get robbed. Laptops need a lot of security and therefore travelers should always keep a (1. laptop security cable) that locks and unlocks using a password. These security cables are not very expensive and can save your laptop from getting misplaced or stolen. A (2. flexible wireless keyboard) is also equally important if you are always on the move because not all are comfortable with typing on a laptop keyboard which is very much touch sensitive. Some people who are not used to laptops often find themselves in an uncomfortable situation while they are typing on the computer.

Now that we are talking about wireless keyboard we also should have a flexible light that we can use when we are sitting in an area where there are no lights or the lights are not as bright as they should be. The (3. flexible light) will have you type quickly and finish up your work within minutes. (4. USB 3D sound adapters) are really becoming popular with travelers so that they can hear their music even when they are on the move. These sound adapters have good sound quality that lets you enjoy your music. If you are not comfortable with laptop mouse, than try (5. mini laptop optical mouse) that works like a normal computer optical mouse.

Jyotsna Ramani

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5 Tips To Keep Your Gmail Safe http://www.watchonepiecepoint.com/2010/04/5-tips-to-keep-your-gmail-safe/ http://www.watchonepiecepoint.com/2010/04/5-tips-to-keep-your-gmail-safe/#comments Mon, 26 Apr 2010 13:40:29 +0000 M.H.M http://www.watchonepiecepoint.com/?p=1137 Not long ago it was reported that Chinese hackers made a cyber attack on some Gmail accounts in China. These attacks not only caused a crisis between Google and the Chinese authorities, but it also raised a question dealing with how can one protect his account from external login attempts.

Often we do a Gmail login without understanding the possible threats on our account.

The following is a list of 5 tips that will make your Gmail experience much safer:

1. Use a firewall software – Windows has a built …

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Not long ago it was reported that Chinese hackers made a cyber attack on some Gmail accounts in China. These attacks not only caused a crisis between Google and the Chinese authorities, but it also raised a question dealing with how can one protect his account from external login attempts.

Often we do a Gmail login without understanding the possible threats on our account.

The following is a list of 5 tips that will make your Gmail experience much safer:

1. Use a firewall software – Windows has a built it firewall but it is recommended that you use a more robust firewall like the one from Zone Alarm which is free. This will block connection attempts from the outside world to your computer, a method that hacker use to break to computers.

2. Use an antivirus software – an antivirus software will scan your computer for malicious software and will remove it. Once a hacker has penetrated your computer or network, he can easily install a trojan software that will give him full access to your computer.

3. Always use HTTPS – there is an option in the Gmail settings to always work with HTTPS. There ensures that your data is encrypted and safe from the Gmail server to your browser, and can not be monitored.

4. Use a strong password – it is inconvenient to type those long and scrumbled passwords but they are one of the most important steps on your way to protect your PC.

5. Guard your password – avoid typing your password on other computers that are not yours. Using a simple key logger it is possible to track key strokes and co

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10 Dangerous Foods to Eat While Driving http://www.watchonepiecepoint.com/2009/12/10-dangerous-foods-to-eat-while-driving/ http://www.watchonepiecepoint.com/2009/12/10-dangerous-foods-to-eat-while-driving/#comments Sun, 13 Dec 2009 08:58:39 +0000 M.H.M http://www.watchonepiecepoint.com/?p=543 Have you ever thought how dangerous it might be to have to concentrate on opening a candy bar while you are driving? Or, have you ever been sitting at a stoplight and watched the dad in the minivan next to you unwrap six junior cheeseburgers for the kids in the car seats behind him?

According to car insurance companies around the country, there are indeed specific types of food that are considered more dangerous than others. These types of food are considered dangerous because you are more likely to rear …

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Have you ever thought how dangerous it might be to have to concentrate on opening a candy bar while you are driving? Or, have you ever been sitting at a stoplight and watched the dad in the minivan next to you unwrap six junior cheeseburgers for the kids in the car seats behind him?

According to car insurance companies around the country, there are indeed specific types of food that are considered more dangerous than others. These types of food are considered dangerous because you are more likely to rear end someone if you are eating (or drinking) them while driving. There are also specific types of food that if you’re eating, your reaction time may be slower than at other times. Below are the compilation of a list of the ten most dangerous foods to be eating while driving. Hopefully this information will help you to increase the safety awarness while you are driving.

1. Coffee is most likely to spill out of the cup even with a lid when you hit a bump.

2. Hot soup is also likely to spill out of the cup when you hit a bump because many people drink hot soup like they drink coffee while driving.

3. Tacos are an extremely dangerous food to eat while driving because it is a proven fact that any food that can disassemble itself while you are driving is sure to distract you.

4. Chili dogs are dangerous for the same reasons as tacos; however, they are also much messier and will drip down the front of your shirt, thus causing you to be even more distracted.

5. Hamburgers are considered one of the most dangerous foods to eat while driving because you eat them with your hands and the grease then gets on the steering wheel, possibly making it very slippery.

Dangerous Hemburger

6. Ribs and wings. They are messy and distracting and you will lick your fingers while eating them.

7. Fried chicken will also cause your hands and the steering wheel to get greasy and be slippery.

8. Jelly donuts are dangerous because no one has ever eaten one without watching the jelly ooze out of the middle.

9. Soda can spill.

10. Chocolate melts and then you are trying to get it off the steering wheel without swerving.

Source: Divine Caroline

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Computer Tips: USB or eSATA? http://www.watchonepiecepoint.com/2009/10/computer-tips-usb-or-esata/ http://www.watchonepiecepoint.com/2009/10/computer-tips-usb-or-esata/#comments Wed, 28 Oct 2009 14:06:36 +0000 M.H.M http://www.watchonepiecepoint.com/?p=406 There is always a question from commoners whether to choose USB or external Serial AT Attachment (eSATA). Most home users should not worry too much about eSATA. This technology based on the SATA cables that connect internal hard drives, transfers data much faster than USB 2.0 and Firewire connections. But few computers include eSATA ports. For example, Dell and HP only offer them on a handful of desktops and laptops; Apple doesn’t provide them on Macs. Most hard drives, in turn, only support USB and Firewire. If you will move …

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There is always a question from commoners whether to choose USB or external Serial AT Attachment (eSATA). Most home users should not worry too much about eSATA. This technology based on the SATA cables that connect internal hard drives, transfers data much faster than USB 2.0 and Firewire connections. But few computers include eSATA ports. For example, Dell and HP only offer them on a handful of desktops and laptops; Apple doesn’t provide them on Macs. Most hard drives, in turn, only support USB and Firewire. If you will move large files back and forth and plan to buy a higher-end desktop or laptop in the next year or so, an eSATA-compatible drive could be a good investment.

Otherwise, stick with USB or Firewire. The latter connection is especially useful on most Macs, where it keeps too scarce USB port open. Another tip is getting a “bus-powered” drive, which will run off your computer’s power supply and won’t need its own wall outlet.

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