Network Solutions

Adobe Photoshop CS3 A to Z

2008-07-08T21:06:00.000-07:00

Publisher: Focal Press
Author: Philip Andrews
Format: PDF
Pages: 321

Product Description
Photoshop users of all levels need access to the crucial information in a flash. Techniques books provide the step-by-step instructions and how-to advice but this easy to navigate, dip-into guide provides quick answers to the inevitable 'what does that do?' questions that all too often bring progress to a grinding halt. The full colour A to Z format covers hundreds of tools, features and menu options clearly and succinctly, with cross-references to related topics, screen shots and illustrative examples to help things fall into place. A new techniques section delves deeper into key areas, providing more instruction on essential tasks in an easy, step-by-step format. Fully updated with new CS3 features throughout, this is the Photoshop desk reference to adorn every digital image-maker's shelf.
* Intuitive A to Z format and clear, concise definitions make this the ideal desk reference guide to Photoshop's multitude of tools, options and features.
* Find the explanations, answers and practical advice you need to quickly get on with the task in hand - don't waste time looking anywhere else!
* Fully updated for CS3, with source images from the book and supporting tutorials provided on the accompanying website:

Synopsis
Find solutions quick with this accessible encyclopedic guide. Conveniently organized in a clear A-Z format, this illustrated ready reference covers every action you are likely to make as a photographer. Youll never want it far from your side while you work with Photoshop. This guide covers all of Photoshops mass of tools concisely in an intuitive, colorful layout.New section shows you fast solutions for everyday editing tasks. It includes step-by-step tutorials that illustrate how to conquer key tasks and techniques. It is fully updated for CS3. It includes all versions of Photoshop-shortcut keys specify which version of Photoshop is applicable. This visual resource is the ideal companion to every Photoshop book on your shelf. Associate website features matching video tutorials for each step-by-step tutorial. For Photoshop users at all levels-covers everything from the everyday to the hidden features you need in a pinch. Dodge the frustrations that can come with time-sensitive, quality work with Philip Andrews.Philip is a professional photographer, digital photography teacher, magazine editor, and best-selling international author.

Filled with practical advice from one photographer to another, Philip uses his trademark straight-talking style to ensure that everyone can get to grips with all the features of CS3 quickly and confidently.'Beyond just delivering accurate information, Philip books are always up to date and very enjoyable to read. Philips tutorials deliver to you an easy, approachable style rarely found in software instruction...an extremely valuable reference' - Bryan ONeil Hughes, Photoshop Product Manager, Adobe Systems Inc. On previous editions: 'If you ever wanted a quick reference guide to the mass of tools in Photoshop, then this is the answer...Keep it to hand as a quick and easy guide' - "Which Digital Camera".'Each section is expressed clearly with simple buy highly effective and user-friendly illustrations...you should definitely have to hand while working at your computer' - "Amateur Photographer". This guide provides a listing of key tools and features included in the latest Photoshop version, CS3, now with brand new requested step-by-step techniques section. It saves time for all users, from beginner to advanced, with dip-into A-Z format.

It is written by internationally known author and official Adobe Photoshop Ambassador plus technically reviewed and approved by a Photoshop Quality Engineer, Adobe Systems.
Download Link:
http://rapidshare.com/files/127883483/Photoshop_CS3_A_to_Z-__RoWa15__-.pdf.html

Pioneer reveals 400GB Blu-ray disc

2008-07-07T22:13:00.000-07:00

A standard Blu-Ray disc might have enough storage space for a high-definition movie, but Pioneer is taking optical storage capacity to the next level by announcing ?the world?s first? 16-layer disc capable of holding a massive 400GB of data.
Interestingly, the new discs are similar to Blu-ray disc technology (each of its layers have the same 25GB capacity) and slight changes to the hardware on a Blu-ray drive would allow the new Pioneer discs to be used on one. The disc developed so far is only read-only, and no mention has been made of writable 16-layer discs yet. Little else is known about these discs, though more information is expected at the Symposium on Optical Memory and Optical Data Storage 2008, which is being held on the 13 July in Hawaii.

Gigabyte unveils 8.9-inch touch screen laptop

2008-07-07T22:08:00.000-07:00

Gigabyte just became the latest in a growing list of PC makers to enter the ?netbook? market ignited by Asus late last year with the Eee PC. But while most competitors have been pretty much stuck to the same basic idea ? a small, entry-level notebook with a somewhat affordable price tag ? Gigabyte is trying something a bit different with its 8.9-inch laptop, the M912V.
Besides the less-than-catchy name, this ultra-portable laptop from Gigabyte features a touch screen display (with LED backlighting) that can rotate 180 degrees to transform from a traditional notebook form factor to a tablet PC. The M912V packs a 1.6GHZ Intel Atom processor, 1GB of DDR2 memory, and a 2.5-inch SATA hard disk drive offering up to 250GB of storage.

Other features include a 1.3 megapixel Web cam, integrated stereo speakers, Bluetooth and 802.11b/g Wi-Fi wireless connectivity, an ExpressCard slot, and a choice of Windows XP, Windows Vista, or an unspecified flavor of Linux. Though availability and pricing details were not given, a report by PCLaunches.com suggests the M912 will reach store shelves this month at $699.

Windows XP SP3 to hit Automatic Updates soon

2008-07-07T22:03:00.001-07:00

Months after its original release, the very slowly paced rollout of Windows XP SP3 is still in process. Now, after having enough time to study the issues involved in the upgrade, Microsoft is preparing to push the Service Pack again through Automatic Updates. As a token to IT admins who are worried about machines becoming mass-crippled in the event of a problem, Microsoft is offering the Windows Service Pack Blocker Kit, as well as playing up WSUS control. The company still has to publish an exact date on the release, but knowing Microsoft, it will most likely be on a Tuesday, so watch out.
You might recall Windows XP SP3 went RTM in late April. However, despite extensive planning and a staged rollout, a number of issues became evident soon thereafter under certain scenarios which has prevented its en masse adoption as it was originally intended.

All commands to be used in Cisco CCNA

2008-07-07T00:58:00.000-07:00

It contains all commands to be used in Cisco CCNA in Nutshell. A very useful guide to keep

Download Link
http://rapidshare.com/files/10582247...ence_Guide.pdf

Mobile Phones For 2008!!!

2008-07-06T22:19:00.000-07:00

1 . Nokia 888 Communicator
2 . Nokia Aeon
3 . Sky "Sleak n Slim"
4 . Benq-Siemes "Snaked"
5 . What You See is What You Get Concept
6 . Retroxis By Dark Label
7 . Benq-Siemens "The Blackbox"
8 . NEC Tag
9 . TripleWatch
10 . Asus Aura

To Check Ur Antivirus Is Working Properly

2008-07-03T23:47:00.000-07:00

Open notepad
Copy this code in the text file....

"X5O!P%@AP[4\PZX54(P^)7CC)7}$EICAR-STANDARD-
ANTIVIRUS-TEST-FILE!$H+H*"

without qutoes....
then save it with the name fakevirus.exe
If this file got deleted immediately ....that means ur antivirus is working n updated

How to recharage mobile without Electricity

2008-07-03T23:14:00.001-07:00

1- Open your mobile cover
2- Take out your battery
3- Take two to three fresh leaves of peepal/pipal/ashwattha tree
4- Touch the stub of these leaves on your mobile battery terminal for a
minute
5- Clean the mobile battery terminal with the soft cloth
6- Put your battery again in your mobile and switch it on
7- Now you can see the result
8- If required repeat the process with fresh leaves

New Age Technology Its easy as ABC

2008-07-03T02:55:00.000-07:00

Dictionary of Networking

2008-07-03T02:13:00.000-07:00

opics include:
* Certification programs
* Communications
* Industry standards
* The Internet and intranets
* LANs, MANs, WANs
* Mobile and wireless computing
* Network administration
* Networking theory and concepts
* Operating systems and environments
* PC and server hardware
* Protocols
* Security
* Slang
* Voice and data transmissions
This book contains more than 3,000 entries. Abbreviations and acronyms are cross-referenced to their definitions, and many entries include additional cross-references to related entries. You'll find clear, concise definitions, acronyms and abbreviations defined in context.
http://rapidshare.com/files/10643736...networking.pdf

Linux Bible, 2008 Edition

2008-07-03T02:07:00.000-07:00

The type of the release is: eBook
In the PDF format with ISBN: 0470230193 and Pub Date: February 19, 2008
And released on: 03/13/2008
* Detailed installation instructions and step-by-step descriptions of
key desktop and server components help new users get up and running
immediately
* Descriptions of the various distributions from people in the Linux
community help users zero in on the best Linux for their needs
* The perfect migration guide for Windows and Macintosh desktop users
who want to switch to Linux, as well as for systems administrators who
want to set up secure, fully functioning server systems
* Covers Linux embedded systems, firewalls, and routers plus desktops
and servers
http://rapidshare.com/files/10654922...n.Feb.2008.pdf

Windows XP Live Edition 2

2008-07-02T21:54:00.001-07:00

Windows XP live edition 2
What it can do:
Recover data from corrupt windows system
Will not write to hard drives by default, in case you need to undelete
Works with NTFS and FAT formatted drives
Recover deleted NTFS & FAT32 files (undelete)
Copy files that are damaged (read errors are ignored)
Edit the registry of your damaged computer (experts only)
Internet Explorer can be used to make remote connections
USB drives supported
TCP/IP network
most SCSI, RAID and SATA supported
Dynamic or static IP
Defragment drives
Scan disk, format and partition drives
Restore backups done by Windows backup
Backup your system
Restore registry from restore points
Change any login password without knowing original password
[Never believe Windows 2000, XP or 2003 can be locked]
File sharing
FTP server
Remove adware, virus and worms
Fix master boot record
Uninstall windows updates

The Best Free Software 2008

2008-07-02T03:51:00.000-07:00

Most software is expensive and bloated. Yet free software typically does one task and does it with precision and elegance. Among the thousands of free apps available on the Web, how do you find the best, most reliable ones for your needs?

To produce this story, we asked PC Magazine staffers to share their best-loved free software and were inundated with responses. Our recommendations are the apps that real people use everyday, at work and at home, for all kinds of tasks—photo editing and DVD burning, database work and intrusion detection, VoIP calling and stargazing. They're tried and tested, the best tools you can get—and they're all free.

Many of the programs we cover are open-source, with their source code available for use and modification as others see fit. We also help you navigate SourceForge (www.sourceforge.net), one of the best sites for finding open-source software. But before you start downloading, make sure to protect yourself. In researching this story, we had an encounter with a Trojan horse, which is not unusual. So we turned to our security expert, Neil J. Rubenking, for tips on how to protect yourself from malware. And by the way, once you get started with free software, it's hard to stop.

improving your wireless network

2008-07-02T01:32:00.000-07:00

1.Position your wireless router (or wireless access point) in a central location
2.Move the router off the floor and away from walls and metal objects (such as metal file cabinets).
3.Replace your router's antenna.
4.Replace your computer's wireless network adapter.
5.Add a wireless repeater
6.Change your wireless channel.
7.Reduce wireless interference
8.Update your firmware or your network adapter driver.
9.Pick equipment from a single vendor.
10.Upgrade 802.11b devices to 802.11g.

TCP/IP Configuraitons

2008-07-02T01:07:00.000-07:00

TCP/IP Configuraitons Checking

The first step in the troubleshooting process is to check the TCP/IP settings. You can check it by using the IPCONFIG/All command on the command prompt. You will see the configuration results. If you see a blank configuration for a card this means then the card is not assigned any IP address. You can assign the IP address manually or via DHCP server. If you are using the DHCP server for assigning the IP addresses then you can use the following commands to get and release the IP address.

IPConfig/Release
IPConfig/Renew
IPConfig/All

If the computer is still unalbe to obtain an IP address, then there are several things that can causing this problem such as bad network cable or NIC card, DHCP server might have assigned all the IP addresses from its pool, misconfigured TCP/IP settings, incorrect user name and password. You can try to add a new well configured machine to the replace the malfunctioning machine to see if the new machine is working with its settings. Also see if the driver of the NIC is properly installed or not. In case of driver's problem go to the vendor's website and install a new exact driver for the NIC.

Issues in Network Connectivity

2008-07-02T00:54:00.000-07:00

Issues in Network Connectivity.

If a computer is unable to connect to a network or see other computers in a network it may be necessary to troubleshoot the network. Due to the following reasons you network may not work.
1. Network card not connected properly
2. Bad NIC card drive's settings
3. Firewall preventing computers from seeing each other.
4. Connection related issues.
5. Bad network hardware.

Solution:

Because of the large variety of the network configurations, setup, software, hardware operating systems etc not all the information may apply to your network or operating system. First of all verify that the network cable of each computer is properly connected, one end to the NIC card, which is plugged into the computer and one end to the Hub or switch. Ensure that the green light is blinking on the NIC, this shows that the NIC is either receiving or sending the data. On the other hand if the card does not have any lights or has orange or red lights, then is possible that either the NIC adapter is bad or not connected properly.

Make sure that the cables are properly connected to the hub or swtich. Make sure that the newly installed NIC adapter is not conflicting with the other NIC cards on the network and a unique IP address is assigned to each NIC card. If there is some conflict then the device manager may identify the conflicting card. Furthermore, make sure that the NIC is capable of pinging or seeing itself by the ping command. If you are on the TCP/IP network, make sure that the correct protocols are installed. If you are using a firewall, ensure all the ports required are open. While troubleshooting you can close the firewall program so that they there should not occur any conflict.

Basic Network Troubleshooting

2008-07-01T23:13:00.000-07:00

Basic Network Troubleshooting

Here you will learn network troubleshooting tips, fix tcp/ip errors, tcp/ip settings, internet connectivity errors, how to fix pc errors, lan connectivity issues, traceroute and ping commands. Whether your operating system is Windows or Linux network problems are likely to arise. Many times the network problems arisee due to improperly configured TCP/IP settings. Following is the basic checklist to identify and troubleshoot the basic networking errors.

1. First of all you should learn what stopped working server or client computer also see if the outage affecting the other computers or only one.
2. If you server stopped working you should inform the users of the server and you should start working on fixing the error.
3. If a single client computer stopped working or disconnected from the network, ask the user of that computer that what recent changes cause the server to stop working such as newly installed software or games, service pakcs, internet software, new hardware or any other thing.
4. Check the physical network connectivity. The most network problems arise due to the physical layers failure.
5. Check all the network cable connections. You can start at the NIC and check if the green light is blinking then check the hub and see if the computer is getting the link across the cable.
6. Get a cable tester to check the connectivity of the cables.
7. Finally start pinging the network both Windows and Linux have the PING command. You can use ping command in this way start > Run > cmd > type "ping" then IP address of the other computer

2008-06-30T22:59:00.007-07:00

Local Area Network (LAN) Support Local Area Networks are the basic means by which we provide access to a variety of information resources. LANs are usually limited to a specific location, such as a site or department. Our LAN staff supports standard, district-wide information systems and provides second-level support for network growth and problem resolution. We manage the district's e-rate program. E-rate is a federal program that funds network infrastructure in schools and librarys. By using this program, schools can obtain LANs at a fraction of the full cost. Wide Area Networks (WAN) District local area networks are linked together into our wide area network to allow sites and departments at different locations to communicate with one another. Our WAN is supported by outside vendors. Schools may have special WAN needs related to specific instructional objectives. IS can consult with schools and departments to achieve a balance of access, security, and other project requirements, such as was done for a program at Luther Burbank High School.

Networks Hardware

2008-06-30T22:59:00.002-07:00

Networking hardware typically refers to equipment facilitating the use of a computer network. Typically, this includes routers, switches, access points, network interface cards and other related hardware.

The most common kind of networking hardware today is copper-based Ethernet adapters, helped largely by its standard inclusion on most modern computer systems. Wireless networking has become increasingly popular, however, especially for portable and handheld devices.

Other hardware prevalent within computer networking is datacenter equipment (such as file servers, database servers and storage areas), network services (such as DNS, DHCP, email etc) as well as other specific network devices such as content delivery.

Other diverse devices which may be considered Networking hardware include mobile phones, PDAs and even modern coffee machines. As technology grows and IP-based networks are integrated into building infrastructure and household utilities, network hardware becomes an ambiguous statement owing to the increasing number of 'network capable' endpoints.