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Verbatim DataLifePlus - 10 x DVD+RW - 4.7 GB 4x - jewel case - storage media

With a capacity of 4.7GB, 1,000 rewrites, and the ability to easily append data, Verbatim DVD+RW media offers an affordable solution for home and professional video recording, multimedia development, digital photo albums and data backup. Verbatim DVD+RW media also provides broad read compatibility with most DVD-ROM drives and DVD-Video players in use today.PRODUCT FEATURES: 1X-4X DVD+RW recording speed;Compatible with 4X speed DVD+RW writers from Sony, HP, Dell and others;Super Eutectic Recording Layer optimizes read/write performance and durability;Superior Archival Life.

Price: 10.72

Brother - Laminated tape - Roll (0.47 in x 26.3 ft)

This is a laminated tape (black on white) used with labeling systems (P-touch) produced by Brother company noticed by its high quality production.

Price: 13.57

Tripp Lite PowerVerter APS750 - DC to AC power inverter + battery charger ( exte

Tripp Lite's APS750 3-function DC-to-AC inverter with automatic line-to-battery transfer and integrated charging system serves as an extended run UPS, a standalone power source or an automotive inverter. Supplies up to 750 watts of continuous 120V AC power to 2 AC outlets from any 12V battery or automotive DC source. When AC cable is connected to a live wall socket, commercial power passes through to connected equipment and the battery set is recharged via 3 stage, 20 amp charging system. Supplies up to 960 watts of continuous 120V AC bypass power. In UPS mode, the APS system responds to blackouts and brownouts with an uninterrupted transfer to battery-derived AC output. Includes a set of high current DC input terminals for simple installation (user supplies batteries and cabling). Reliable transformer design, with efficient PWM sine wave output and frequency control, powers resistive electronic loads or large inductive motors, compressors and other items with high current needs on startup. Supports an unlimited amount of runtime with any number of user-supplied batteries connected. Highly adaptable to a variety of applications and site conditions with adjustable charger settings for wet/gel battery types and selectable line to battery power transfer voltages.PowerVerter APS Inverters accommodate "peak surge" demands by delivering more output power than their continuous rating. Compare the "Continuous" and "Peak Surge" wattage ratings, and you'll find PowerVerter Plus Inverters supply up to double their output to easily handle equipment start up and motor cycling requirements. A DoubleBoost feature provides up to 200% of the continuous output for up to 10 seconds, providing the extra power needed to cold start heavy-duty tools and equipment. An OverPower feature delivers up to 150% of the continuous output for up to 1 hour.

Price: 295.28

Belkin - Patch cable - RJ-45 (M) - RJ-45 (M) - 6 ft - ( CAT 5 ) - red

Having trouble finding the right cable for your PC system configuration? Let Belkin help you find the right cable for you.Belkin manufactures a wide variety of Category 5 patch cables in an array of colors. Belkin's Category 5 patch cables are available with molded strain reliefs or "snagless" molded strain relief boots for hassle free network installations.

Price: 9.85

Belkin - Patch cable - RJ-45 (M) - RJ-45 (M) - 14 ft - ( CAT 5e ) - red

What is a Category 5e patch cable? Think of it as the street that links the houses on your block and all the destinations in town. This cable is used to connect all the hardware destinations on a Local Area Network (LAN). The RJ45 Molded Cat 5e Patch Cable is perfect for use with 10/100 Base-T networks. Complete with RJ45 male-to-male connectors and snagless molded strain relief. PRODUCT FEATURES: Perfect in conjunction with 10 and 100 Base-T; 50 micron gold plated connectors to ensure a clean and clear transmission; Premium snagless-type molding to protect the connection; Exceeds the performance requirement of Category 5e.

Price: 4.99

Linksys ProConnect Compact KVM Switch - KVM switch - 4 ports - 1 local user

Linksys' ProConnect KVM Switches allow you to instantly toggle between two PS/2-equipped desktop or notebook PCs while using a single monitor, PS/2 keyboard, and PS/2 mouse. Switch between two PCs with the press of a button. Plug your notebook PC into the KVM Switch and control it from your desktop PC's monitor, keyboard, and mouse. Built to last and ready to run directly out of the box, Linksys's ProConnect Compact KVM Switches eliminate cable swapping while saving you desktop space and hundreds of dollars of hardware costs.Because they don't use software, the ProConnect Compact KVM Switches are compatible with all major desktop and note-book computers. They're the perfect choice for the home, the office, or anywhere else you manage multiple PCs.

Price: 76.93

Panasonic - Print ribbon - 1 x black

This black ribbon is configured for KX-P2123/2124/2180/3123/3124 models.

Price: 13.16

OKI - Serial adapter - RS-232 - serial - serial

This easy-to-install serial interface adapter provides 19, 200 bps transfer rate and features ready/busy and x-on/x-off protocols.

Price: 76.87

IOGEAR Intelligent KVM Cable - Keyboard / video / mouse (KVM) cable - DB-15, 6 p

The IOGEAR PS/2 to USB Intelligent KVM cable connects USB computers to PS/2 KVM switches without any adapters. It supports multiple OS such as Windows, Mac, and Sun Solaris. There is no software installation required, just plug the PS/2 end of the cable into your existing PS/2 KVM and plug the USB end of the cable into your USB computer.

Price: 29.97

APC SurgeArrest Professional - Surge suppressor ( external ) - AC 120 V - 7 outp

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 Professional SurgeArrest series offers a great value for high-end home equipment and business applications such as small office/home office computers, high-performance stereo equipment, laser printers and modems.

Price: 25.06

Impact Acoustics SonicWave - Video / audio cable - composite video / audio - RCA

Impact Acoustics SonicWave Series Component Video Interconnects achieve unsurpassed performance through advanced cable design, construction and materials. These quality cables give you maximum performance from your home theater equipment. Low-loss 75ohm silver-coated oxygen-free copper wire and Teflon insulation delivers the most accurate picture, resolution and color. CU Shielding Technology provides three layers of shielding, two 80%+ OFC copper braids and one 100% overlapped Mylar foil, which protects against unwanted noise and interference. The SplitLok connectors are 24K gold-plated with split center pins to ensure long lasting connections free from corrosion. The color-coded connectors attach to a flexible PVC jacket allowing for easy installation and identification.

Price: 76.39

TRENDnet TFC-110 MM - Media converter - 10Base-T, 100Base-FX, 100Base-TX - RJ-45

TRENDnet's TFC-110 series Fiber Media Converter transforms 10/100Base-TX UTP/STP media to 100Base-FX media and vice versa. The 10/100Base-TX port auto-sense 10 or 100Mbps connection speed, auto-negotiates half-/full-duplex mode, and auto-selects MDI-X / MDI-II media type. The fiber connection can be multi-mode SC, MT-RJ, or single-mode SC Connector and it has a slide-switch for selecting half- or full-duplex mode. This converter will give your Switch/Hub the ability to interface with fiber connection over a distance up to 2 km. With the optional 16-slot EIA-19" rack-mount chassis the TFC series converters are the perfect solutions for various fiber media conversions for your network.

Price: 104.05

HP - Coated paper - Roll A0 (36 in x 50 ft) - 1 roll(s)

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: 149.94

HP - Maintenance kit ( 110 V ) - 350000 pages

Bring out the best in your printer and your work - by using Hewlett-Packard printer accessories and supplies. They're designed and manufactured to meet the same high standards as your Hewlett-Packard printer. They'll work with your printer to deliver exceptional print quality and years of reliable performance.

Price: 403.53

Samsung ML-2550DA - Toner cartridge - 1 x black

Samsung exemplifies technological determination and progressive ideals. From technology to business to the philanthropy, Samsung has become a world leader for which the possibilities are truly endless.

Price: 132.74

Targus Deluxe 17" Leather Notebook Case - Notebook carrying case - black

The Deluxe 17" Leather Notebook Case brings together the most popular features of Targus' original Leather Notebook Case and a more spacious design able to accommodate larger screen notebooks. The removable mesh accessory pouch and divided, expandable file section provide added functionality and storage space while the nyflex-lined computer compartment protects your investment. The workstation includes pockets for a PDA, pens, business cards and other mobile necessities.The 17" Leather Notebook Case's front zip-down workstation houses business card holder, key clip, pen loops, accessory pockets and file section.

Price: 58.73

Hawking - USB adapter - 6 pin PS/2 (F) - 4 pin USB Type A (M)

Hawking Technologies is a leading manufacturer and marketer of connectivity solutions for home, workgroup, and corporate users around the world. Backed by years of experience in the networking industry, Hawking is committed to providing the highest quality products at the most reasonable prices. With a wide variety of networking goods, Hawking is sure to provide the right product for your networking needs.

Price: 14.17

Cisco Catalyst 3560-48PS SMI - 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 simply 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. Taking advantage of Cisco Catalyst Intelligent Power Management, the 48-port version can deliver the necessary power to support 24 ports at 15.4W, 48 ports at 7.7W, or any combination in-between. 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.The Cisco Catalyst 3560 Series is available in the standard multilayer software image (SMI) or the enhanced multilayer software image (EMI). The SMI feature set includes advanced QoS, rate limiting, access control lists (ACLs), and basic static and Routing Information Protocol (RIP) routing functionality.

Price: 4593.26

Tripp Lite - Keyboard / video / mouse (KVM) cable - DB-25 (M) - DB-25 (F) - 6 ft

Tripp Lite's 6-ft. daisy chain cable is designed to link a B022-016 KVM switch to a B020-016 or B022-016 KVM switch in order to expand the number of computers that can be controlled from a single keyboard, mouse and monitor. This premium cable features 24 AWG stranded copper conductors, a PVC jacket and double shielding (foil and braid) for maximum EMI/RFI protection. The cable's DB25 Male/Female connectors are molded with integral strain relief.

Price: 25.76

Belkin - Serial cable - DB-25 (F) - DB-9 (F) - 6 ft

There was a time males were males and females were females. But no more! Belkin offers every DB9 and DB25 to release their inner female - or male and enjoy more connection options.This adapter converts a DB9 or DB25 male serial port to a DB25 or DB9 female port. PRODUCT FEATURES: State-of-the-art-wiring design ensures 100% compatibility with all devices 100% of the time; Gold plated copper contacts provide maximum conductivity and keep data loss to a minimum; 28 AWG stranded tinned copper conductors are individually insulated in polypropylene to minimize cross talk, ensuring high-speed, error-free transmission; PVC premold encapsulates individual conductors to ensure electrical isolation and relieve stress; Ground indents provide excellent conductivity and retention with mating connector 5; Aluminum undermold shielding helps to meet FCC requirements on EMI/RFI interference.

Price: 4.85

Canon IFC 400PCU - Data cable - USB - 4 pin USB Type A (M) - 4 pin USB Type B (M

Canon is a leader in professional business and consumer imaging equipment and information systems. By developing innovative, high-quality business solutions Canon makes it easy to create, manage, and share images and information better, faster, and more efficiently.

Price: 10.44

Today's laptop computers Article
Are You Being Mislead By Your Current Computer Dealer?

You've seen the ads - FREE PRINTER OR WEB CAM (with the purchase of a computer), or how about where one retailer is selling their computer for just $999 with a $500 mail-in rebate (that you may or may not ever get) if you sign up for 3-year Internet access. How about the dude that advertises the $599 machine, but when you visit the website, you discover that you have to be a rocket scientist to find that same offer. Or what about the $499 computer - that's a great one. It doesn't have a floppy drive, nor does it come with a network card. To make matters even worse, you can't even add those features. But the one that gets my goat the most are those darn blue guys - you know the guys I'm talking about. Intel has spent millions of dollars trying to convince you that you can do more if you have the latest and greatest cazillion speed computer with one of their processors inside.

The truth of the matter is that there are very few software programs that actually do take advantage of the performance gains that make the Pentium 4 processor the technological marvel that it is. So few, in fact, that Intel actually tracks those 62 programs on their website. Granted, there are a few areas where a computer with a Pentium 4 really does "shine" -- gaming, photography, video and music come to mind. In other words, if the main reason you have your computer is to play Warcraft III Reign of Chaos, or if you are looking to burn downloaded Internet music to a cd-rom, then you may just be the perfect candidate for a computer with a Pentium 4 processor in it. For the rest us, though, spending that unnecessary money can only be considered a luxury.

Consider this -- If Microsofts latest version of Office Professional runs flawlessly on a $239 Pentium 2-400MHz computer, does it really surprise you that Intel finds the need to spend so much money trying to convince you to the contrary? Well now you know better.

Sean Dion
PCs4Schools.com
(877)778-5668
PCs4Schools.com

Sean Dion is the Director of Sales for Hargadon Computer, Inc. The company started the PCs4Schools.com project in July of 99 as a catalyst to get high quality, low-cost, and fully warranted computer equipment into the school market. Last year, the company sold nearly 10,000 of their refurbished Dell Optiplex computers to schools across the country. Contact sales TOLL FREE, at (877)778-5668 or by e-mail at sales@hargadon.com if you have any questions or comments.

Use WinUtilities to Optimize Your Computer

WinUtilities
allows you to delete your application and

internet history, find and remove invalid registry entries, manage your
cookies and more.

The operation system requests constant care if you want to keep your computer
in tip-top condition. There are myriad softwares out there that can do that.
There are many things to take care of - like cleaning the registry entries,
history folder, shortcuts, startup etc. - for which you can use different stand
alone softwares or you can choose one that has all these and more included.

I will talk about a software that includes all of the above mentioned options
and many more. It is a suite of utilities that will maintain your computer so
that it won't run slow or worse...freeze. The software was baptized with the name
of WinUtilities so that everyone knows that it contains Windows tools. The
developer is XP-Tools and
the installation file "weighs" only 4.30MB. The price for acquiring this Windows
toolkit is $39.99.

The software is designed to

optimize the performance of your computer and to remove the files you no
longer need, get rid of invalid registry entries, cookies, clean your startup.
It will help the user remove or repair broken shortcuts, backup and restore your
registry etc. Let's see how it actually works.

The interface is clean and simple. It contains only the options you need to
maintain your computer. The main menus are displayed vertically, on the left
side of the application window, and their submenus will occupy the rest of the
application. When selected, every submenu will pop up a window containing all
the settings.

The main menus are System Cleaners, System Optimizers, System Control, System
Tools, Registry Tools and File Tools.

System Cleaners contains four submenus designed to clean the disk of the junk
files like temporary data and invalid entries. Its purpose is to clean the
system of the files missed by the regular uninstallers, defragmenters, etc.
There are tens of options in here, so I will not take each and every one of them
and explain it. After selecting the folders or drives that you want to scan, go
into Options (at the bottom of the window) and make your settings for Junk
Files, Search Options, add the folders you don't want to be scanned, and also
take a look at the Cleaning Options tab (you can create a restore point before
deleting the junk). Advanced Options will also present you with 13 settings
(clean clipboard, Internet temp files, recent run history, search computer
registry, etc.).

We are still in the System Cleaner and the next submenu is the Registry
Cleaner. You have to select the items you want to be examined
(user/common/system settings, uninstall section, etc.). Things are much simpler
in here as, after making your choices, the system will proceed directly to
scanning your Windows Registry.

The History Cleaner will allow you to protect your privacy by removing the
unnecessary Internet files and unwanted data. I must say that the Wash My
Computer Now option does not sound too appealing, but, if you take the right
decision, the result will be quite comforting. The Task Scheduler allows you to
configure tasks to run automatically and you won't have to run WinUtilities
every time. It will perform the action at the specified time.

In System Optimizers, the submenus are not as abundant as in the previous
section, and the range of options is not even close. Thus, in the Memory
Optimizer, you can make the settings only to enable auto optimization and for
the manual optimization. The other two submenus are to be used to get rid of
left behind shortcuts and duplicate files.

System Control comes hard from behind with options like System Control
(organize and manage Windows settings) which comprises Configuration Files,
Environment (with User variables, system variables, MS-DOS environment and the
Special Folders), OEM Information (which allows you to customize the OS
registration information displayed in System Properties), Control Panel and Auto
Shutdown (schedule computer to log off, stand by, hibernate, or shutdown at a
user specified time).

The BHO (Browser Help Objects) remover will list all the installed BHOs and
will allow you to remove the ones you do not want to keep. The Shutdown utility
comes in handy when you want to schedule your computer for log off, shutdown,
hibernate or stand by at a certain time.

In System Tools, the developer has incorporated instruments designed to
manage the running processes (Process Manager), uninstall the applications you
no longer need (Uninstall Manager), provide comprehensive information on your
computer (System Information tool) or launch the Windows Tools. The Process
Manager is the most important in my opinion, as it will offer you info on CPU,
Page File and Physical Memory usage and the Virtual Address Space. You will also
have access to the running processes and you can kill them at whim.

The Registry Tools menu covers Registry Backup/Restore and Search submenus.
Thus you can create backups for your registry, in case you do something wrong.
If you want to look for a particular element in the registry, all you have to do
is use the Search option which comes with search parameters you can configure by
yourself according to your needs.

The last menu in the list is File Tools, which covers file related options
like File Shredder (that permanently removes the files on your computer) that
allows you to choose the method by which the files will be overwritten before
deletion (Single Pass, 3 Passes, NSA- seven passes or Guttman - 35 passes). The
File Splitter will cut a file into smaller pieces, so that you can send it with
greater ease. The EXE Protector option will allow you to protect any Windows
.exe file by applying a password.

The Good

The software is a suite of Windows utilities that will help you keep your
computer in good shape. The bundle of tools is amazing and the ease of use makes
the software a "must have" for every computer owner that cares about his/her
machine.

The Bad

All the software needs is a defragmenting tool, even if Windows has a
built-in utility that does this job.

The developers may consider revising the spelling in the description of the
utilities.

The interface's skins are three, but I did not see too much of a difference,
except for the title bar.

The Truth

The software is worth more than a shot. It does its job with a sense of
responsibility you rarely encounter in other similar softwares. And the
investment will turn out to be a good one.

About the Author

Jason.Kuperman is a 3D software engineer (also worked at desktop application field), and use Visual C++, MFC, WTL... has more than 10 year experience at software developing field.

Computers And RSIs

Part of our everyday lives, computers have evolved from a tool at work to a personal calendar, a friendly network facilitator and a necessary guide. Although computers have transformed the way we see things and understand the world around us, because their use imposes physical and mental demands on their users, it leads to several health problems, like Repetitive Strain Injuries (RSIs), eye strain, neck and lower back pains and headaches.

I do not about you, but when I bought a year ago my brand new laptop, I was extremely interested in reading everything included in the package in an effort to take good care of my precious new possession. One of the documents the producer have included in the printed materials I opened to read, was one that directed me to follow specific guidelines on how to effectively and safely use my portable PC. Perhaps I was very lucky, as I later discovered that only recently have manufacturers been forced to include such user guides, or began making an effort to overcome health related issues and complains by introducing ergonomic products and warning labels on some equipment. This is very important, as the designers' ability to understand that users need simple guidelines in order to be adequately informed of the risks involved and trained on proper body posture, monitor height, elbows distance from the body or recommended hours of use, can prevent computer users, even young, physically active individuals, from suffering in the future.

Specifically, one has to be aware of the hazards of Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI) to the hands and arms resulting from inappropriate use of the computer's keyboard and mice. People in a variety of professions, like musicians or chiropractics, who repeatedly exercised pressure on their hands, shoulders, and arms, and have injured their tendons, muscles, and nerves, have been reported as the first cases of RSIs victims. Unfortunately, the list is increasing today, as more and more computer users request medical treatments in order to overcome the symptoms of RSIs on their hands, wrists, arms, shoulders and necks. Medical professionals and patients have reported that tightness, discomfort, stiffness, soreness or burning, numbness, and loss of coordination or strength are the most common symptoms linked to RSIs.

Since this serious painful situation is far easier to prevent than to cure once contracted, it is important for people to be educated and understand when and how RSIs can occur leaving ex-computer users permanently disabled and unable to perform simple tasks, such as driving or even dressing, without requesting help. Ergonomic gadgets, palm rests, maintaining the right posture and overall good working habits can reduce the risks associated with computer use and help young users understand how important it is to be always on alert for RSIs symptoms.

About the Author:

Jonathon Hardcastle writes articles on many topics including Health, Nutrition, and Science

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According to a media reports, Erik Tews and Martin Beck claim that they have found a way to unlock the Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP) key, used by WPA, to read data sent from a wireless router to laptop computers. According to the researchers, the key can be cracked in 12-15 minutes. via Sophos] According to Sophos, they are claim that people can now watch what you are doing on a Wireless router to a laptop. Although this isn’t to be unexpected this is a very serious out come. It i

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