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The Value of Computers and Computing In Online Marketing

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It’s not hard to think of online marketing as something that is sort of self-existing and self-perpetuating, but it’s important to remember that computers and computer processing are at the heart of the online concept. Because ‘online’ as a tag refers to the fact that the marketing is done through the use of the Internet, you can’t discount the importance that computers play, even as conduits of data.

So, if you want to dig into the meaning of value with reference to marketing specifically, it’s a good idea to make sure you understand the role that computers play. [Read more…]

Analog Format Loss Syndrome

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Nope, it’s not a disease, but rather the stark realization that your old vinyl records, VHS Tapes and black and white photos are fast becoming obsolete and forever destined for the garbage can. There is help though for the many baby boomers out there who do need help with such conversions in order for most analog gadgets and gizmos to have their contents converted into the proper digital format that would allow them to be used with your iPod or saved onto high quality DVD’s for eternity (well, not an eternity but as long as the DVD retains it’s ability to hold the information safe anyway for even they have life spans or expected time frames before they fail). Many technologies such as voice recordings on cassette tapes, old video on reel tapes, Black and white photos of the days of old and many other older analog technologies that have long been overstepped by the digital revolution.
For photos there are scanners that allow you to digitize them and convert them to your preferred format for storage and viewing. Old photos are sensitive and some even crumble due to time and climate conditions. Digitizing them makes them available for manipulation and restorations as well as playback as a slideshow on your PC or TV. Old VHS tapes can be digitized through several appliances you connect to the video in port or through the USB port that with accompanying software allows them to be converted into digital video formats and even DVD’s (this you’d best leave to the experts for it takes almost a day to convert a few hours of video but DIY is still possible and widely available). Old 8″ vinyl can be transferred onto your multimedia players through similar appliances that converts them to popular audio formats.
Lastly, this world is ruled by the law of supply and demand and as long as people need help with such analog to digital conversions, there will always be entrepreneurs who would provide the services necessary. Whether you aim to do it on your own or to hire a professional conversion firm, it’s up to you, but do it quick for technology changes as a very fast rate that it may again render today’s technology useless by tomorrow.

Do You Need an A3 Printer?

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I’m sure you have a printer at home. It’s small, compact, and does the job for you. Well, it does the job for you most of the time, I guess. I’m sure you get your print outs in between cursing the printer gods for yet another paper jam or spooling loop hell. It’s great, I guess. So maybe you’re one of those people who might think that an A3 printer scanner might be the right one for them. Let’s check out how an A3 printer might be better than the current printer.

The most obvious advantage is, of course, more versatility in sizes. From the name, an A3 printer can print up to a maximum size of 17″ x 11″ which is the standard dimension of an A3 paper. If you think that your desktop printer can do that, I advise you to double check, as not all desktop printers can do that. With an A3 printer you can print a whole lot of stuff other than Word documents! Think of the possibilities. You can use an A3 printer to make newsletters, posters, banners, and whatever else you need – as long as you don’t exceed 17″ x 11″, of course. However, I think you’d have a problem finding anything to print that is larger than A3. It’s huge, and I do mean huge.

Now if you’ve given it thought and have come to the conclusion that an A3 printer is suitable for your needs, I advise you to go ahead and get one. however, I guess you’ll have a problem making a choice on what brand to buy – there are a lot out there. I don’t think it matters though – whatever brand you choose, be it HP, Canon, Lexmark, Epson, or a Brother A3 printer, you are bound to have more flexibility in the end.