Archive for July, 2006

How to Automatically Backup your USB Drive on Insertion

Many of us are using USB drives these days as the prices have fallen down. If you use your jump drives regularly then you might want to backup the data in it automatically.
I came across this article by Sandstorming.com on how to automatically backup your pen drive when you insert it.
According to the article it [...]

Lexar Recalls USB drives for Burn Hazard

Lexar has recalled around 66,000 units of its Jumpdrives for potential burn hazard while using which can cause property damage. The reason for recall is found to be overheating of the drives while in use.
Now a days I am fearing the use of my PC because I don’t know when something is going to burn [...]

Dark Matter Sucking Nearby Gas Found

Scientists have found huge masses of hydrogen gas glowing as they are being sucked into some invisible galaxy like thing. Scientists feel that this is due the presence of dark matter.
Many of you would not be aware of Dark Matter. Let’s get to know more about it.
What is Dark Matter???
In cosmology, dark matter refers [...]

Bluetooth Support for Apple iPod

Apple ipod has got a new accessory, a company called Jabra has introduced Bluetooth adaptor Jabra A125s for the ipod. This Bluetooth adaptor is expected to work with most ipods. Jabra claims this adaptor will give 10 hours of continuous playback and approximately 250 hours of standby time.
Will this product be successful????
I feel that this [...]

Dell Laptop Explodes in a Conference

A Dell laptop exploded in a conference which was held in Japan. The laptop had exploded because of overheating problem. You can refer to my earlier post in which an Apple ibook burst into flames due to overheating. Going by such incidents all I can say is never use a laptop on your lap as [...]