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Girls are an often neglected demographic when it comes to the technology sector.  Most major manufacturers have not figured out how to market computers and computer accessories to girls.  Even so, computers are especially important to girls, both for education and emerging career opportunities.  Some companies are trying to make an effort to match computer products with neglected demographics of girls.  Mimeco seems to have successfully marketed toward girls with their Hello Kitty Loves Animals BLOTz Blind Box MIMOBOT. Read more »

One of the things that very few people consider when they talk about the economic downturn in the world today is how it affects emerging technologies.  When consumers do not have the financial resources to continue spending on luxuries, developing technologies stall.  Unfortunately, technological development does not occur in an economic vacuum; the reality of financing demands that great ideas be developed into potentially profitable products.  Few people know how an amazing idea may be crushed by the demands of sweeping economic movements the way Michael Schuette does. Read more »

For those who are not tech savvy, there have been some important advances in data storage in the last few years.  Arguably, the most important development is the development and mass-production of the solid-state drive.  Solid-state drives are like computer hard drives, except that instead of storing data on an electromagnetic disc that spins, the data is stored in integrated circuit assemblies. Solid-state drives are quieter and more durable than traditional hard drives.  USB flash drives are a popular and prevalent form of solid-state drive.  What you may not know is that now there are solid-state drives you may use to replace your hard drive in your PC!  One of the best solid-state drives on the market is the OCZ Vertex 3 SATA III 480 GB solid-state drive! Read more »

With streaming technology becoming more and more prevalent, there is an emerging unease among network television executives as well as major movie studios.  The entertainment industry knows that technology is drastically changing the traditional models by which they make money.  But consumers have a real chance to benefit.  Never before have there been more ways to interface between computers and televisions.  An array of exciting new products continue to make it easier for consumers to legally stream television, movies and video games and get the benefits of both your computer and high definition television.  One of the premiere devices that is changing the way consumers use their appliances and computers is the DarkCrystal HD Capture Station SDK! Read more »

There are a so many exceptionally cool USB flash drives.  As USB flash drives evolve from the standard USB 2.0 to USB 3.0, it is interesting to see how companies are promoting the newer technology.  As usual, some companies are highlighting fun and collectability with their new USB 3.0 flash drives.  Corsair, the manufacturer of durable computer accessories, is going an entirely different way.  With the Flash Survivor USB 3.0 32 GB USB Flash Drive, the company has created the most solid, damage-resistant USB flash drive yet! Read more »

Have you been considering upgrading the storage capacity of your laptop? Are you thinking about data backup? Since different laptops store data in various manners, there are actually quite a few options to consider when upgrading your laptop’s storage capacity.

The oldest type of storage, and the bulkiest, is the traditional hard disk drive. Hard disk drives have been around since the 1950s, though they are drastically smaller now than they were then. Hard disk drives use a rigid spinning disk to store information and they have been growing in storage capacity at a pace that has kept them relevant for the advances in technology.

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The United States is full of fiercely independent people.  These independent Americans have a tendency to resist any form of change that involves the United States government.  When the U.S. Postal Service first adopted the ZIP code, these independent alarmists preached that the government was categorizing its citizens!  While members of this same subculture have resisted the Electronic Health Record, they are not the biggest obstacle to the adoption of the new technology.  Doctors have actually been slower to adapt to the practical development of the EHR than consumers or developers!

In case you have not heard of it, Electronic Health Records are a relatively new concept that would provide doctors with a universal framework for medical records through the United States government.  The Federal government has sought to create both an identification card and a standardized computer system that would make your medical records completely portable.  More than simply a database, the EHR would completely overhaul the field of health informatics.

The Electronic Health Record would be accessible through the Internet or a more protected government/medical intranet (this is part of the technology that is still under development and the subject of much debate).  In order to gain access to your records, you would need to provide your identification card.  Swiping your identification card in the EHR terminal, your doctor would have complete access to your entire medical history.  The EHR is not a system like stuffy old medical records; it is more like a Cloud-based multimedia presentation!  Every doctor you have ever had will make notes in your EHR and they may include photographs, diagrams and even video footage of their procedures!

. . . At least, that is the theory of how the EHR will work.  Despite mandates and government incentives, many doctors have not purchased an Electronic Health Record system.  There is a sizable portion of physicians who have purchased their EHR hardware, but have not used it yet!  In addition to bearing the expense of the EHR system, many doctors have been resistant to take the time to learn the new computer system that the Electronic Health Record creates.  Moreover, doctors with vastly different proficiencies in using the system contribute to each patient’s record.  If a particularly loquacious doctor provides an extensive narrative that is read by a doctor who just needs bullet points, your treatment may be delayed.  Similarly, if a doctor does not provide all necessary information in a useful fashion, your next doctor may misdiagnose any subsequent ailment.

The theory behind the Electronic Health Record is that you will have an entirely portable medical history.  If your job transfers you to a different part of the country or you get hurt on vacation, your EHR record will give doctors in any medical facility every medical fact about you.  But because the system requires doctors to learn how to both contribute to and gather data from the Electronic Health Record, it is clear that the practical implementation of the EHR is still many years away.

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Over the past several years, the efficiency and storage capacity of computers and data centers has increased enormously.  Most companies, from small businesses to multinational corporations, have taken advantage of advancements in technology to cut the costs of data storage.  The importance of data storage with strong Internet security cannot be overstated, but new hardware allowed for greater reliability at a lower cost.  The latest in the string of wasteful spending revelations, the Federal Government trended in the opposite direction during the same period.

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