Archive for August, 2007

Mobile Phone Car Kits: Safety Means of Communication

Being one of the simplest means of communications, mobile phones have become an inevitable part of our busy lifestyle. Whether you are in and out of the office – mobile phones keep you stay in touch with the people and the world. Those who drive cars also use mobile phones. But talking on a phone [...]

How to Set Up an Webcam Video Conference?

If you don’t have a webcam set up on your computer, you are missing out on an amazing communication tool that allows you to have video conferences with your friends and family for free. Here’s what you need:
Webcam with built in microphoneBroadband internet connectionComputer less than 5-6 years oldMSN Messenger or Yahoo Messenger
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Apple iPod Shuffle: A real treat for your music quotient.

When it comes to portable media players, no one can ignore the gigantic presence of Apple, who has been consistently setting the standards for others. Apple is literally on the top with its superb iPod offerings and you would certainly find your favourite one among such a comprehensive range of options. Apple’s newest and the [...]

Sony PSP Giga Pack – for more doze of games…

Sony PSP – the portable play station became a phenomenal hit in the market soon after its release. The reason for it was that it offered the same thrill and excitement like any other gaming console, but only made it portable and more compact. So, gamers could now carry their favourite device anywhere and everywhere. [...]

Good Intentions, Gone Wrong… or: The Dangers of Early Complexity

During a recent project I heard someone saying: “That’s breaking a fly on the wheel”. In user centred design projects, such an exclamation often marks an important point at which some central insight concerning the appropriate complexity of the to-be-designed interface is gained.
Why “Too Complex” Can Be As Dangerous As “Too Simple”
Sometimes the [...]