Right after the DOT-COM bubble began to shrink, a new concept of computing called cloud computing gave hope to a dying breed. It boosted the profits of entirely Internet based companies like Dropbox Inc. and opened the market for new Internet based companies. The next big step for this technology is the “smart home” which also referred to as “connected home”.
Category Archives: Computer Science
Computer Science (CS) and Information Technology (IT) related items will be posted under this category. Topics include, but not limited to, system administration, hardware/software troubleshooting, coding/programming (PHP, HTML, Java, Python, etc) and more.
Modification to extend wireless range
Consumer Electronics Design not always beneficial if it retards the primary functions of a device. The internal antennas are such a design concept that causes a lot of headaches for tech guys like me. The primary function of an antenna is to transmit a signal, capture a signal or both. Since most modern equipment are manufactured with plastic casings (as opposed to metal), a lot of manufactures have opted for internal antennas. The advantage; now nothing is sticking out, they can make the equipment more desirable to mainstream consumers by making “beautiful” equipment boxes. I am on the other hand one of those people who would buy a device for its’ practical functionality overlooks.
Searching Multiple Documents
At work, at school or even at home, often we have to read through multiple files to find specific texts or objects. When there are more than one file to search, most users would open and search each file one at a time. But time is invaluable and most of us rather do anything but searching for information all night. Likely, there are simple solutions you can use to prevent the repetitive search. The following article will briefly explain how to search a large number of individual files on a Windows-based computer.
Google Custom Search Refinements
Google is a very popular search engine. One of the driving forces behind the popularity is Google Inc’s generous offers such as free site-based search. The Google Custom Search Engine (CSE) is a such free Webmaster tool. It allows the site owners to integrate the powerful Google search system into their website. I already discussed how to replace the default WordPress site search with your CSE. In this article, I will introduce you to creating content filters.
Rooting an Android
Some of you may have heard about the term “root” or “rooting” with regards to the Android mobile Operating System. This term is not something new to computer and software geeks. The root is the most fundamental level in a UNIX or Linux based operating system. In order to install some apps and to tweak the behavior of an OS, you need the root access.
Due to various variables, every option listed here may not work for your particular phone.