BenQ Palm Top Projector is Easy USB Connect
What is more simple than connecting via USB? Especially for projectors. Sure the VGA isn’t hard, but who wants to screw in the anchors. That’ why the BenQ projector is so appealing.
Avoid Sleep Mode With USB Shake Stick
There are a large number of computer users out there which need to eliminate the function of their computer going into sleep mode. I was talking to a friend of mine last night who had this exact problem.
The problem was at the corporate level the IT guys started a function that once your computer went idle for 30 minutes the screen saver would pop up requiring a password login. The reason behind such a decision was unclear, but it’s probably related to measuring productivity.
Well, as any good employee would do, you search Google for a work around. Today we found one. The USB shake stick, which doesn’t actually shake, but is a device that keeps your mouse moving in the screen so that sleep mode never turns on.
You can avoid sleep mode through this USB stick by simply connecting it to your computer and setting up the preferences [shake speed of mouse icon].
Although the above example is a great way to circumvent a corporate policy, there are a couple legitimate reasons. For example,
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GetUSB Dealz: 8GB Dane Memory USB Stick for $11.99
Incredible price. Dane Memory 8GB flash drive for only $11.99. There is no rebate, no multi unit purchase, just a rock bottom deal. This offer includes free ground shipping.
The suggested MSRP is $99. This deal is only good while supplies last so if your thinking about it, you might already be too late.
Dane Memory company line:Â Universal Serial Bus (USB) drives bring the durability and compact form factor of flash memory to all your portable data storage and transfer needs. The USB flash drive enables anyone who works on multiple computers to readily carry their most important and useful files anywhere. Ideal for students of all ages, traveling professionals and everyone who has a need to share a file or a photo with a friend. You will find hundreds of applications for yours. Compliant with both 1.1 and 2.0-standard USB ports and virtually all Operating Systems since 2000. Dane Elec Flash Drives come with a 5-year warranty.
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iPhone and AT&T Start Testing FemToCells
Do you know what Femtocells are? I didn’t know until just the other day when I read an article about AT&T testing Femtocells to boost iPhone reception inside your home. To restate: a femtocell is a device to boost your mobile phone signal. You can say phone booster. Apparently Sprint has been selling this technology for a while and now AT&T is on board to improve their popular selling iPhone.
The goal is to improve your G3 service inside the home via your high speed internet connection. Think of a femtocell as turning your house into a cell phone tower.
Testing is currently taking place through AT&T with expected products to ship the first half of next year. So for those of you in the void, yet addicted to your iPhone, there is hope. And it’s on the way.
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Never Leave Your UFD Behind With Flash Drive Reminder Utility
It’ is very possible many of you have left a USB stick in a work computer or friends computer simply because you forgot to pull it out upon leaving. To help in those moments of lapsed memory, there is a utility that take care of your temporary Alzheimers. The Flash Drive Reminder utility is a Windows based application and simply reminds you the USB stick is still plugged in when you log off or shut down.
SanDisk Gives MacFanBoy Love With Secure Flash Drive
Mac users usually get the short end of the stick when it comes to software and hardware support for Mac OS. Most products and applications are specifically designed for Windows users, knowing this is the largest install base of computer owners. However, the tide is shifting. I’m not sure if the popularity of the iPod and iPhone are the sole reason, or if users are just tired of the buggy OS of Windows, but Mac computers are popping up everywhere. Friends, work, school — well, always school — and even my grandparents’ house.
Today SanDisk is giving the Mac fan base a bit of love. SanDisk introduces the first secure flash drive which fully supports operation under Mac OS. The SanDisk Cruzer Enterprise is a USB stick that may be used on either a PC or Mac and provides full data encryption for the drive. With a friendly user interface, the owner can unlock files and data on the stick for use and sharing. Once the drive is locked down or disconnected, the encryption is automatically re-enabled.
- Log in and shut down access to the encrypted storage area
- Change and manage passwords
- Change contact information, language, and other preferences
- Launch online support, view current firmware, and drive information
Granted, this solution is data encryption — not true USB copy protection like in some drives we’ve seen before — but for many users this will be more than enough.
Available in 1-, 2-, 4-, and 8-gigabyte (GB) configurations, Cruzer Enterprise supports Apple Macintosh computers running Mac OS X 10.4 “Tiger” and Mac OS X 10.5 “Leopard.” Cruzer Enterprise safeguards all files stored on the drive with advanced hardware-based 256-bit AES USB encryption, which, combined with advanced password protection, makes it extremely difficult for unauthorized users to access data if the drive is lost or stolen. Existing Cruzer Enterprise users may download a firmware update at https://www.sandisk-enterprise.com/macupdater.
Source: SanDisk.
Best USB Joke – USB Keystroker Will Drive Anyone Crazy
Who’s up for a little bit of fun. Who’s up for driving your co-worker totally crazy. We are. Here is a great USB joke device that when connected to your PC will randomly lock your CAPS button, make keystrokes or jiggle your mouse around on the screen.
1 Billion Mouse Sold By Logitech
Logitech is probably the first name most people think of for input devices like keyboards, mice and hubs…and why not, they’ve been around since 1985…pretty much from the start for mainstream computers.
GetUSB Dealz: 250GB Western Digital Passport USB Hard Drive – $79
I found a great deal today on the Western Digital Passport USB hard drive. It’s an ideal Holiday gift for that teen you hate buying for or the geek Dad you just don’t know what to get. Either way, just about anyone these days can use a portable hard drive since almost all pictures off your digital camera are being stored on HDD space. The deal is getting a 250GB portable USB hard drive for $79 with free shipping. That is a $20 savings off the typcial WD Passport price of $99. Click the image for the GetUSB Dealz.
Ground Breaking 192GB Flash Drive – Don’t Be Fooled
Gresso Design has released a ground breaking USB stick with a total capacity size of 192GBs of data. Sounds impressive doesn’t it? Well, don’t get wet just yet – the number is really just 3 individual flash drives sharing a single case.
DIY: Create USB Dongle to Run USB Over CAT5 Cable
Icron is the leader in professional extensions for USB technology where a company or corporation is looking to run data via USB over an extended amount of length. Generally USB is goof for about 12 feet or so, but with Icron you can run over 300 feet of USB. Yet, there is a middle ground for those who need more than 12 feet and less than 40 feet for USB data transmittal applications. A good example is a small business or home business who’s looking to run a USB webcam at the front door for security.
Atek’s New Travel USB Keyboard
Most of us are typical PC users or laptop users and have become accustomed to our keyboard size and key locations, but for a select few, you run off a table PC or Netbook. If that’s the case, then you’re probably looking for a nice, compact, portable travel keyboard. Today we found your item.