HANNOVER, Germany (ContentDesk) March 24, 2004 -- The new FireFly Lighted Keyboard uses patented Electro-Luminescent (EL) technology to produce a soft glow that highlights the keyboard's lettering and alleviates eyestrain common among computer users. This keyboard is being introduced at CeBIT, the world's largest computer trade show, in Hannover, Germany, March 18-24th, 2004. The FireFly Keyboard will be on display at IC INTRACOM's exhibit located at Hall 16, Stand C06. "The FireFly Keyboard offers advantages not found in earlier lighted keyboards or more recent knock-off products that may violate the FireFly patent," said Ben Zupan, Director of Global Marketing for IC INTRACOM. "Under normal use, the Electro-Luminescence has a lifetime of 20 years and features a convenient on/off switch.
The FireFly offers a better experience for home-office workers, college students, PC gamers, LAN party enthusiasts, graphic artists, case modders and others." The FireFly Lighted Keyboard features a slim form factor, full size keys with precise and quiet key action. The patented Sapphire Blue Electro Luminescence is ideal for low-light and nighttime environments. The FireFly's 104 key layout includes translucent key caps and 17 Multimedia keys. The FireFly is fully compatible with Windows ME, Windows 98SE, Windows 2000 and Windows XP. IC INTRACOM (http://www.icintracom.com) is an international manufacturer and marketer of PC components, accessories and networking equipment, with sales and distribution centers in key markets throughout the world.
Founded in 1987, the organization specializes in providing the independent computer reseller with a complete range of more than 2,000 products under the Manhattan and IntelliNet Active Networking names. Editors Note: For low and high resolution images of the FireFly Lighted Keyboard, visit: www.icintracom.com/Content/america/FireflyPages/FireflyPage.html Online video presentation: http://www.fireflyus.com/video.html.
Sex In Cyberspace
I am rubbing my keyboard are you rubbing your mouse. Cybersex is it cheating on your partner? This is a controversial issue, one that has started a good number of debates across the internet. I would have to say of course it's considered cheating; you are sharing intimate wants, needs and sexual fantasies with another person; when you should only be sharing those needs with your partner. Cybersex is described as a mediated communication that virtual ourselves with the intention of becoming turned on; intellectually, emotionally and physically. The bonds of marriage are already under so much stress with our world today, cybersex robs a couple of intimacy and time together.
When the best part of your free time is spent with someone outside of your spouse, when you would rather be with that person than your spouse, when that person is the person with whom you share your feelings, your concerns, your needs and wants, you are cheating, whether or not you have ever been in a cyber relationship...
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Top 7 Do's for Successful Improvisation
Do you think you can't improvise? Nonsense! All you need are a few chords, the right attitude, and a piano or keyboard. Follow these seven principles and you'll be improvising at the keyboard in no time!1. Do listen to what's going on inside yourself before and while you sit down to play - your inner state will determine the emotional quality of your playing2. Do let go of the need to be perfect. Trying to "be correct" will defeat the playful attitude necessary for improvisaiton3.
Do believe that you are good enough to begin. No one person knows it all so you might as well jump in and experience the joy of improvisation.4. Do realize that you don't need a lot of theory or technique before you're ready to play piano in the new age style. If you don't begin now, when will you?5. Do understand that improvisation is not some mysterious skill, but a game that can be learned and played just like any other game6.
Do enjoy the process and let go of the outcome. Trying to control...
Top 7 Do's for Successful Improvisation
Workstation Health and Fitness for RSI
Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI) is now a major industrial disease affecting millions of people around the world. RSI includes conditions such as carpel tunnel syndrome, tenosynovitis and tendinitis - often collectively referred to as upper limb disorders, musculoskeletal disorders, occupational overuse syndrome (OOS), computer related injuries or cumulative trauma disorders, or CTD. Often the posotion of workstations and the design of the pc and accessories can affect how our health and safety. 1. Workstation ErgonomicsA well designed workstation is essential to maintaining good posture and reducing the risk of lower back pain and other computer related injuries.
2. Ergonomic Keyboards and MiceThere are quite a few ergonomically designed keyboards and mice available. The Microsoft Natural Keyboard is one example. This keyboard splits the keys into two panels - one for each hand, and angles each panel so that the hands sit naturally on the keyboard, rather than requiring them to...
Workstation Health and Fitness for RSI
Easy and Secure Password Management
Cyberworlds has released Swidgets Passphrase Keeper v. 2.56, a Windows password manager that makes it easy to collect and organize passwords, credit card numbers, and other private information in a secure database. Your confidential information is instantly available to you as you need it, on and off the Internet. Passphrase Keeper's secure, encrypted database keeps your information private.Using a familiar spreadsheet-style table, it's easy to enter your usernames, passwords, associated web sites, and descriptions, as well as credit card numbers, unlisted phone numbers, and any information that needs to stay private.Your master password opens your confidential database. You can set up any number of separate databases, and open your most recently used databases with one click.
Double-clicking a URL immediately opens any web site. Once your browser brings up the web site, Passphrase Keeper gives you one-button logins.Alternatively, you can drag information from your database and...
Easy and Secure Password Management
Why Laptops are Different than Desktops
Laptops are different from desktops in the these ways;1.
Power supply: As desktops can be plugged in an outlet in the wall (AC Power) so can laptops with an AC adapter. But how a laptop is different from a desktop is that it is portable because batteries can also power laptops. The batteries are rechargeable; lithium, nickel-cadmium, or nickel-metal hydride.2.
Display: Also like desktops, laptops have some type of LCD display screen.
Modern Laptops have 800 x 600 pixel resolution. This gives it a very clear screen and anything less should be avoided.3.
Input Devices: On a desktop computer you usually use a mouse and keyboard to enter data and navigate. With laptops keyboards are built in but since they are portable so they don't have a mouse. Instead they have one of three input devices in place of the mouse.
A trackball, rotating the ball allows you to move the cursor. A trackpoint allows you to push your finger over the point to move the cursor....
Why Laptops are Different than Desktops
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Prepaid Phone Cards Will Save You Money On All Your Long Distance Calls
If you make a lot of long distance phone calls, you may find that you can save money by doing what many people are doing: taking advantage of prepaid phone cards. Prepaid phone cards can be used to call just about any country in the world. Prepaid phone cards are plastic cards that allow you to pay for your long distance needs in advance. The cost per minute is much less than calling from a: hotel, airport or conventional pay phone.Prepaid Phone Cards for domestic and international calling.One...
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