TAFE NSW 2009

Top 10 Blog

gandivanaismith — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 04:47:44 +0000

Here is my top 10 Blog delivered by San Fransisco Mural Artist Estria He has been painting graffitti since 1984. I like his blog because he has all the information on his graffitti events. Then he has a poster with all the links in a visual form. He also includes posts that are relevant to the events.

I like the way the information is presented. He also has links to his Picasa photo sharing site where you can see all his work in the photo galleries. I’ll include a direct link here.

So he is using the blog to market the community graffitti events and linking in to his other sites. The style is short and direct, with posters advertising his product.

He includes all the standard buttons, follow on facebook, myspace and rss feeds. Its a good looking easy to read blog. Top 10.

Occupational Health and Safety

gandivanaismith — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 11:46:25 +0000

Computer users need to be concerned with occupational health and Safety because we are at the desk for long stretches of time.

At work we have rights and responsibilities regarding OHS.

Here is a link to the myfuture site for more information. And this is the NSW Workcover site.

How Computer Components Interconnect

gandivanaismith — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 03:23:13 +0000

Here is a simple diagram of how Computer Components interconnect.

Here is the link to How Stuff Works

How computer components interconnect

Mac OS X Snow Leopard

gandivanaismith — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 02:56:22 +0000

The Macintosh Operating System X the Snow Leopard is their current OS. Some poeple like Macs for their reliability, performance or ease of use. But these days the difference between Mac and Windows OS is like a preference between Holden and Ford. You either like one or the other. I’m sticking with the System I know better.

If you want to know more about Macintosh releases here is their site.

Mac OS X The Snow Leopard

My Favourite Software Application

gandivanaismith — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 02:39:55 +0000

My favourite Software application is FL Studio 8. It is a Digital Audio Workstation, I like it because it has powerful sequencing applications. I use the VST plugins and I’m learning to use my Midi controller to play the instruments.

Here is their homepage.

: FL Studio 8

Boot Process

gandivanaismith — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 01:08:06 +0000

When you turn on your computer it first goes through a Boot Process. This is to Boot up the computer for further information check out webopedia

Diagram of System Boot Process

What Does an Operating System Do?

gandivanaismith — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 00:50:40 +0000

To summarize the function of an Operation System simply, it is to run the hardware and to operate the software applications.

I looked at How stuff Works .

Diagram of Operating System Architecture

Electronic Waste

gandivanaismith — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 00:38:35 +0000

So after you have finished with your old electronics and replace them, what do you do?

Greenpeace has found
Many old electronic goods gather dust in storage waiting to be reused, recycled or thrown away. The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) estimates that as much as three quarters of the computers sold in the US are stockpiled in garages and closets. When thrown away, they end up in landfills or incinerators or, more recently, are exported to Asia.

Landfill, Incineration, Reuse, Recycling and export are the main categories for where the waste will end up. This is disturbing as exporting and incineration under poor conditions is polluting and dangerous.

Small Child sorounded by heavy metals

Operate Computer Hardware

gandivanaismith — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 00:05:14 +0000

An example of an internal piece of hardware a motherboard

Internal hardware are located within the case of a computer and above is an example of one, a motherboard.

You can easily find more examples of motherboards if you follow this link.

Weird USB Devices

gandivanaismith — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 03:33:34 +0000

I have found some strange and wonderful USB Devices. For all of you who have too many USB Hubs and not enough peripherals, purchase to your hearts content.

The first is the Great George Foreman Grill for use on your Personal Computer. Just plug in and cook it up. No more hunger at the desktop.

Feed your hunger with the George Foreman iGrill

Click on this link to purchase the George Foreman USB iGrill.

Download recipes, enter in the type of food, weight and desired degree of doneness, and the iGrill handles the rest. Did you know that a medium rare 1/4 lb. hamburger made from 80% lean beef takes 1 minute and 45 seconds less cook time than an identical patty made from 95% lean prime Black Angus? The iGrill does. As your meal cooks, the subtle glow from under the unit increases brightness and pulses faster until your meal is perfectly done.

The second item is an essential for the serious gamer. Presenting the FPS Gaming Vest. Immerse yourself in the action and feel the impact.

Feel the impact with the FPS Gaming Vest

Click on this link to purchase the FPS Gaming Vest

A more immersive experience is required for your survival. If you had just a half-second to know where the attack was, you might have survived. The FPS 3rd Space Gaming Vest gives you that immersion. Eight pneumatic impact hammers stitched into the vest pound you where you were hit – four front and four back – giving you the authentic (though less bloody) feel of the hit. Wearing the vest makes you feel more like you’re in the game, and could even improve your gamerscore!