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Verbatim DataLifePlus - 50 x DVD+R - 4.7 GB 8x - white - ink jet printable surfa

Verbatim DVD+R discs are for use in drives and recorders that support the DVD+R format. Ideal for sharing computer data, home videos, photos, and music, as well as duplication and distribution of all kinds of DVD content.

Price: 18.46

Kensington MicroSaver Security Cable Lock - Notebook locking cable

The Kensington MicroSaver 64068E Security Cable Lock provides an extra level of security by physically securing your ThinkPad notebook or docking solution to a stationary object.This security cable lock is designed for ThinkPad notebooks.For a complete compatibility list please refer to the original manufacturer's web site.

Price: 39.00

Raritan Paragon II UMT832M - KVM switch - CAT5 - 32 ports - 8 local users - 1U

Paragon II's superior KVM switch technology dramatically reduces equipment costs and optimizes space utilization. This generation of Paragon provides the levels of manageability, security and superior video quality needed to simplify management of business-critical data centers. The UMT832M brings Paragon II power to 8 users and 32 devices.

Price: 5217.73

NETGEAR GSM7224 - Switch - 24 ports - EN, Fast EN, Gigabit EN - 10Base-T, 100Bas

NETGEAR delivers wirespeed Gigabit performance and a full set of Layer 2 management features with unsurpassed affordability. This next-generation, high-speed switch delivers maximum throughput where you need it - to high-performance workgroups at the edge of the network, or as a backbone for 10/100 switches and Gigabit servers in demanding small networks. The non-blocking design offers full Gigabit throughput simultaneously to all 24 10/100/1000 ports. Layer 2 management functionality delivers reliability, control, and availability. It's an easy to use solution that delivers maximum performance right out of the box. The very affordable NETGEAR GSM7224 Layer 2 Managed Gigabit Switch creates a more productive - and future-proof - network. With increasing bandwidth requirements from applications such as video, voice, database management, and other services that slow throughput and response time, you can unleash your network and enable maximum productivity with Gigabit Ethernet for today's high-performance environments. Optimize bandwidth, security, and control with full Layer 2 management capabilities - extensive VLAN support, resiliency, traffic prioritization, port trunking, port mirroring, RADIUS, SNMP, and DHCP features, as well as broadcast storm protection. Fiber connectivity is enabled through four combination Small Form-factor Pluggable (SFP) gigabit ports. Network administrators can use any combination of these features to ensure uptime, availability, bandwidth, and throughput.

Price: 799.00

StarTech.com RS-232 Serial Ethernet IP Adapter (Device Server, Console Server) -

Take your serial peripherals to new lengths. With this one-port Ethernet-to-Remote Serial interface converter, your RS-232 serial devices can be placed anywhere on your TCP/IP Ethernet WAN/LAN and still perform as if they were right beside you. It even works over the Internet!Even at the longest distances, control of your serial devices will be right at your fingertips: the remote serial ports appear alongside your local serial ports in your Windows device manager.NETRS232 1 is designed to function seamlessly with your other serial ports for totally transparent operation. Your serial equipment - card scanners, access keypads, bar code scanners, and more - will operate as smoothly as if the serial ports were right inside your computer. For industrial automation, security, Point of Sale, or any time you need reliable, long-range serial communications, the NETRS232 1 delivers superior performance in any environment.

Price: 127.81

HP - SCSI external cable - 68 pin VHDCI (M) - 68 pin VHDCI (M) - 6 ft

Compaq continues to deliver its best connectivity products following the most modern technologies, keeping pace with time. Cables and adapters from Compaq give the most reliable connection and interaction of attached devices.

Price: 53.93

WD Caviar SE WD800JD - Hard drive - 80 GB - internal - 3.5" - SATA-300 - 7200 rp

Carrying on the heritage of WD Caviar SE hard drives as industry-leading performers, Western Digital offers WD Caviar SE Serial ATA (SATA) hard drives, to fill acute demand in market segments such as high-end PC, workstation, and entry-level servers. Designers of enterprise storage systems and servers are increasingly using desktop-class, large-capacity SATA hard drives because of the advantages provided by the SATA interface.

Price: 46.68

HP - Power cable - 10 ft

Information technology professionals rely on HP quality to ensure maximum productivity. As the power of applications, processors, memory adapters and storage devices increases, high-end computer users are seeking ways to optimize their system performance. HP provides leading solutions, adding new levels of performance, availability, flexibility, and management.

Price: 18.15

StarTech.com RS-232 Serial Ethernet IP Adapter (Device Server, Console Server) -

Take your serial peripherals to new lengths. With this two-port Ethernet-to-Remote Serial interface converter, your RS-232 serial devices can be placed anywhere on your TCP/IP Ethernet WAN/LAN and still perform as if they were right beside you. It even works over the Internet! Even at the longest distances, control of your serial devices will be right at your fingertips: the remote serial ports appear alongside your local serial ports in your Windows device manager.The NETRS232 2 is designed to function seamlessly with your other serial ports for totally transparent operation. Your serial equipment - card scanners, access keypads, bar code scanners, and more - will operate as smoothly as if the serial ports were right inside your computer. For industrial automation, security, Point of Sale, or any time you need reliable, long-range serial communications, the NETRS232 2 delivers superior performance in any environment.

Price: 187.79

Cables to Go - Display extender - HD-15 (M) - HD-15 (F) - 10 ft

Don't let the wrong-sized cable hold you back. CTG's VGA extension cables let you run video presentations without the bulky CPU in the way. These cables, each one fully molded, allow you to move your monitor away of the system. The easy-to-use thumbscrews, designed for fast and easy connection, make quick positioning easier than ever. These cables are perfect for inserting a switchbox or multiplexor between your VGA card and monitor. Each cable is foil shielded to protect your short cable runs from electromagnetic interference. Count on CTG for affordable, reliable solutions!

Price: 8.99

Cisco Catalyst 3560-48PS EMI - Switch - 48 ports - EN, Fast EN - 10Base-T, 100Ba

The Cisco Catalyst 3560 Series switches is a line of fixed configuration, enterprise-class, IEEE 802.3af and Cisco prestandard Power over Ethernet (PoE) switches in Fast Ethernet configurations that provide availability, security, and quality of service (QoS) to enhance network operations. The Catalyst 3560 is an ideal access layer switch for small enterprise wiring closets or branch office environments that are using their LAN infrastructure for the deployment of new products and applications such as IP telephones, wireless access points, video surveillance, building management systems, and remote video kiosks. Customers can deploy network-wide intelligent services, such as advanced QoS, rate limiting, access control lists, multicast management, and high-performance IP routing - while maintaining the simplicity of traditional LAN switching. Embedded in the Catalyst 3560 is the Cisco Cluster Management Suite (CMS) Software, which allows users to simultaneously configure and troubleshoot multiple Cisco Catalyst desktop switches using a standard Web browser. Cisco CMS Software provides configuration wizards that greatly simplify the implementation of converged networks and intelligent network services.The Catalyst 3560 Series can provide a lower total cost of ownership (TCO) for deployments that incorporate Cisco IP phones and Cisco Aironet wireless LAN access points, as well as any IEEE 802.3af-compliant end device. Power over Ethernet removes the need for wall power to each PoE-enabled device and eliminates the cost for additional electrical cabling that would otherwise be necessary in IP phone and wireless LAN deployments. Maximum power availability for a converged voice and data network is attainable when a Catalyst 3560 Switch is combined with the Cisco Redundant Power System 675 (RPS 675) for seamless protection against internal power supply failures and an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) system to safeguard against power outages.

Price: 6004.13

OKI - Print ribbon - 1 x black - 7.5 million characters

Quality OKI accessories and supplies are the perfect match for OKI printers and fax machines because they are developed by the same engineers and manufactured to OKI strict specifications.

Price: 28.51

HP - Coated paper - Roll (54 in x 50 ft) - 1 roll(s)

HP Banners with Tyvek is an economical solution for durable indoor and outdoor promotional banners providing waterfastness and lightfastness up to 3 months outdoors when used with HP DesignJet CP Ink System UV.

Price: 217.23

Epson - Print ribbon - 1 x black - 2 million characters

Epson manufacture all their ribbons to the highest possible specification to ensure the maximum efficiency of the Epson printer. This black cartridge is specially designed for use with LX1050/FX1170.

Price: 11.72

HP - Glossy photo paper - white - Letter A Size (8.5 in x 11 in) - 50 sheet(s)

HP offers a variety of printer consumables to keep your printer well supplied. This HP Professional Brochure and Flyer Paper (Two-Sided Glossy) suits perfectly for the most of HP printers.

Price: 12.61

Minicom CAT5 RS-232 Extender - Serial port extender - 9 pin D-Sub (DB-9) - RJ-45

The CAT5 RS-232 Extender is a low cost, hardware-based solution providing remote access and control of any RS-232 protocol device. With regular RS-232 devices you are limited to an immediate area of control. The CAT5 RS-232 Extender extends control to over 1000m/3, 300 ft. This provides you with a tremendous amount of flexibility in your topology. Now you can place RS-232 devices in any location you want and control them remotely. The RS-232 Extender also provides full duplex transmission and is compatible with all RS-232 protocols.The system itself is composed of two units both made of sturdy metal casing: Local Unit and Remote Unit.

Price: 157.03

Epson - Print cartridge - 1 x cyan - 2100 pages

This replacement cyan ink cartridge is for the Epson Stylus Color 3000 inkjet printer. It has a print life of 2100 pages.

Price: 48.98

Memorex Ultra Speed CD Recorder - Disk drive - CD-RW - 52x32x52x - Hi-Speed USB

The Memorex Ultra Speed CD Recorder offers the best way to create, archive, duplicate and view any information. The software and accessories included make installation quick, back up simple and professional recording easy!

Price: 81.61

Linksys Wireless-G PCI Card WMP54GS with SpeedBooster - Network adapter - PCI -

The Linksys Wireless-G PCI Card with SpeedBooster installs in most desktop and tower PCs, and lets you put your computer almost anywhere in the building without the cost and hassle of running network cables. Now you don't have to drill holes in your walls and climb through the attic or cellar to get connected to the network. Once you're connected, you can keep in touch with your e-mail, access the Internet, use instant messaging to chat with friends, and share files and other resources such as printers and network storage with other computers on the network. The Wireless-G PCI Card with SpeedBooster incorporates the next generation of Wireless-G. In standard Wireless-G (802.11g) mode, the Card can connect to wireless networks at an incredible 54Mbps. With theSpeedBooster technology enabled, your "real-world" wireless network performance increases by up to 35%! Unlike other speed-enhancing technologies, SpeedBooster is 802.11 compliant, fully compatible with standard Wireless-G, and a "good neighbor" to other wireless devices and technologies, using a single 2.4GHz channel as specified by the official wireless standard. And, unlike other technologies, with SpeedBooster you'll see an overall speed improvement even when running a mixed network of SpeedBooster and regular Wireless-G devices. For added versatility, it can also interoperate with all the 11Mbps Wireless-B (802.11b) products found in homes, businesses, and public wireless hotspots around the country. In any mode, your wireless communications are protected by 128-bit encryption, so your data stays secure. So don't hassle with running cables through your house - get your desktop connected the easy way with the Linksys Wireless-G PCI Card with SpeedBooster.

Price: 60.00

Avocent - Power supply ( external ) - AC 110/220 V - 4 output connector(s)

Equinox introduces an external power supply which powers up to four modules.

Price: 65.39

Targus Mobile 70 Universal AC Power Adapter - Power adapter ( external ) - 70 Wa

Weighing just 7.5 ounces, Targus Mobile 70 Universal AC Power Adapter is lightweight, compact and ideal for travel. Leave your current power adapter at the office and use the Mobile 70 on the road or at home.

Price: 72.77

Targus Fusion Notebook Messenger Case - Notebook carrying case - gray, black

The TLF210 Fusion Messenger Case provides a functional and refreshing design for the modern notebook owner. This case features protection for your notebook, hidden rear pockets and a padded shoulder strap for less stressful carrying. The interior front workstation section has multiple pockets for your CDs, pens, PDA and other devices, plus a removable zippered accessory pouch and mobile phone pocket.

Price: 33.60

APC SurgeArrest Personal - Surge suppressor ( external ) - AC 120 V - 7 output c

Lightning and power surges can permanently ruin your electronic equipment. Changes in voltage cause lockups and loss of work. This unit will protect your equipment from the threat of bad power. The Personal SurgeArrest series offers affordable surge protection ideal for small office and home equipment such as home PCs, printers and modems.

Price: 21.77

Jaton Video 118PCI-64DDRTV - Graphics adapter - GF2 MX 400 - PCI - 64 MB DDR

Video-118PCI Series (GeForce2 MX400) takes benefit of the latest preference to provide a maximum performance in all graphics applications. Video-118PCI Series (GeForce2 MX400) accelerator is delivering the industry's fastest Direct3D and OpenGL, and gaining velocity in its class. Video-118PCI Series (GeForce2 MX400) is ongoing product from Jaton corporation, to combine a better solution with a heritage of bringing the cutting edge technology, this video adapter is cost-effective promise from Jaton to the mainstream PC market.

Price: 43.15

Panasonic - Print cartridge - 1 x black

Panasonic offers the black seamless ribbon for its KX dot-matrix printers. This Panasonic nylon ribbon will deliver sharp black text.

Price: 12.40

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University Online Degrees - Join the High Ranks On Your Computer

Now there's few words that I like more than consortium and portal; and that is just one of the exciting reasons why I'm getting all sorts of worked up for my university online degree. Are you thinking that I could engage in other activities that had some semblance of a connection with the words consortium and portal? I agree. But, I also want to get started on my career and don't have the time to go to classes full time, because of my job.

The problem was that I have always been a little apprehensive of the programs that offered university online degrees. This is where my two favorite words come in. I can actually get my degree, online, by taking classes from major universities. Not simple institutions.

For example, If I used the Canadian Virtual University, or CVU, I have the option of taking classes from 13 established universities across Canada. There are several of these types of organizations, such as the Global University Alliance. This is a consortium of nine different major universities from the U.S., Britain, New Zealand, Australia, and the Netherlands. As you have probably gathered by now the Global University Alliance or CVU themselves have no classes to offer, but simply act as a portal for the major universities. This way your getting the benefits of a university online degree (classes at your own pace and convenience, yet still offering personalized attention), but also having the satisfaction that you're not sacrificing a quality education.

About the Author

Nelson Widrow is an author who's written multiple articles about online degrees. Read more of his articles including: online accredited degrees and university online degrees.

Computer Desks: Features To Look For

An office worker spends as much time at his desk as he does in his bed. Still it?s doubtful whether he or the corporate buyer thought as much about acquiring the desk as they did their beds. Maybe the only considerations were that the desk had to house a computer, fit into a certain space, and cost less than X amount. Shopping that way is only a start, because the computer desk has evolved into one of the most sophisticated pieces of furniture in the office. There are many variables to consider.

Quality is number one, because a computer desk has to be durable. Those build-it-yourself jobs that come in a box are tempting, but what is easy to put together falls apart faster. Also there are a huge variety of lumber grades, and even different grades of chipboard. Wood, or the metal equivalent, is the most costly part of the desk, and the cheaper ones simply use cheaper materials. Hard woods are called hard for a purpose, and good lumber is an investment that pays off in both durability and beauty. This unit must support a valuable computer and the necessary peripherals, plus offer a friendly ergonomic environment to the worker. So quality is not the place to scrimp.

In a fluctuating office, size and portability may be very important. There are stackable computer desks designed to fit into a closet, plus incredible space-saving models that make good use of every vertical and horizontal inch. Corner desks have become an incredible subset of the computer desk family, offering a wide variety of designs and possibilities. If the job dictates the computer, then the computer has every right to dictate the type of support it needs. The customer should make a list of features he requires in a desk, such as CD racks, filing cabinets, locked drawers, printer ledge, extra outlets, and shelves for external devices.

Architecture and interior design are also important concerns, and there is no reason why a modern computer desk shouldn?t fit perfectly in the over-all design of the workspace, be it Early American or Art Deco. Some of the most impressive computer desks don?t even look like computer desks, and they cohabitate perfectly with antiques and Persian rugs. Hiding that big PC tower or hefty monitor has never been easier, and many desks take into account flat screens and laptops, too. The executive computer desk is a growing market, and the discerning customer can find a desk that meets both aesthetic and practical needs.

Shopping online is often a good way to start, because online outlets can offer more variety than the corner office supply store. Just don?t stop looking, because the perfect computer desk is out there.

About the Author:

By Pat Stevens sponsored by officefurniture2go.com/ who sells quality office furniture such as desks, file cabinets: officefurniture2go.com/ and more. Please link to this site when using this article.

What Is Computer Virus ?

A computer virus is a malicious computer program that, when executed by an unsuspecting human, performs tasks that primarily include replicating itself and in some cases deploying a payload.

A decade or so ago, viruses were pretty simple. They got into a system and infected a file or two. It was a basic as ordering coffee when coffee was easy to order. "One coffee pleaseblack."

Today, the catalog of viruses you have to defend yourself against is frighteningly complex. In fact, it's become as complex as, well, ordering coffee.

"Looks like you've been infected by a dropper that's put a Trojan on your system, which deployed a multi-partite that opened a backdoor and also infected the master boot record."

Sounds like an order at Starbucks, don't you think?

These days a discussion about a virus can actually occur without using the word virus because sometimes viruses are worms or Trojan horses, which are virus-like nasties that act a little different than their infectious cousins.

Why are they called computer viruses? Well, because they have similar characteristics to biological viruses that infect humansin at least one way. The computer variety jumps from computer to computer much like a cold virus jumps from your kids to you and from you to your spouse.

Don't let all this frighten you, though. It's not that hard to figure out and defending your computer against viruses is pretty straightforward. Still, if the idea makes you queasy, skip ahead to the part of the chapter about how to easily protect yourself from viruses. But I hope you stick around because the more you know, the geekier you will be. Okay, not really. But understanding them makes them much less scary.

Viruses were one of the first real security threats people had to deal with when personal computers started appearing in homes a couple of decades ago. The first computer viruses were written in the 1980s; however, they really didn't become a big threat until the late 1990s when everyone who owned a personal computer started connecting to the Internet.

Before then viruses spread via floppy disks or CDs. They would ride on the back of files stored on a disk or in the boot area of the floppy and replicate when the disk was inserted into the computer.
The Internet's popularity has also become the chief reason that security on personal computers has become such a hot topic. A Net connection is the off-ramp from the Internet into your computer for all data. And guess what? For viruses it's an express lane.

About the Author:

Alex Kubik is shareware and freeware fan, He tests various software articles ranging from spyware utilities to antivirus tools. Follow the link to get more information about antivirus tools.

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Review: "The Insider Secrets to Marketing Your Business on the Internet" by Corey Rudl

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But I guess I shouldn't be surprised; after all, when the box containing these materials showed up at my door, it weighed in at over 10 pounds!

That's 10 pounds of the most comprehensive marketing strategies, test results, case studies, tools, and ideas for generating a life-changing income online (from $1,000s to over $1 million) you're ever likely to read!

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If you're unsure who Corey is, you should know that he's been a recognized expert in online marketing for a decade now. Not only has he generated $40,000,000 in online sales, his sites also attract 450,000 visitor a week!

What's really great about Corey is that he can show ANYONE how to have a wildly profitable Internet business (that takes just a few hours each day to run)...

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