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The ability to bring your notebook computer anywhere is awesome. It allows you to work and access the internet almost anywhere. Laptop computers are ideal for many people who work in the field so they can document and generate research on the field without the need to visit the office just to use the computer. But what’s the use of a mobile computer if you are going to go back home or office in order to make a memo or report for your business presentation.

Having a compact mobile printer that conveniently fits along with your laptop computer in your attach case comes very convenient and expands the usability of your mobile computer. Imagine the additional tasks you can do if you own a printer with you while on a holiday or in the field working. You can generate a memo and print it on the spot. Label a spot or put a sign in a professional approach. You can also print extra or additional handouts for your presentation which you didn’t remember to do at home. You can also share a copy of your precious pictures to your buddies and relatives while visiting them.

Mobile or portable printers are normally battery powered and can print plenty of documents before recharging it, or if there’s an electrical outlet existing, you can simply plug it in to preserve the battery. The laptop communicates and transfers its information via IRDA or Bluetooth wirelessly. You also have the possibility of linking it to just about any computer via USB port. The most compact mobile printer you can get basically relies on the size of paper you intend to use. It also depends on how much money you are prepared to invest.

In case you are planning to use it for making a sales receipt or pictures you can probably have it as compact as the regular wallet that normally fits at your back pocket. If you are planning to print a larger size paperwork say A6 sized bond paper then you can have it a little longer than the width of the paper. The only problem of using a portable printer is that they normally have low printing quality but well enough if you are simply printing text documents, besides on Polaroid printers. Also, the speed is probably sluggish than most desktop printers.

In the future, expect to see a much smaller portable printer, the length perhaps will not change a lot but the width and height will. The quality of print and the speed will probably increase allowing you to print higher quality photos instantly. Some manufacturers are now launching an inkless printer which dramatically reduces the total dimension as a result of the space taken out by the ink cartridge.

The secret of this compact portable printer depends on the paper which utilizes unique components that generates outstanding colors when activated. Popular printer companies like Canon and HP are always developing their printers, providing smaller and high quality printer every time. There will come a time that the size of the printer will be so small that it can be integrated into the laptop computer and you don’t have to get a dedicated printer anymore.

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Simply put, technological singularity is a prediction that technology will progress at an unbelievably fast pace, so fast that the future will be unpredictable, unimaginable, and completely different than the way things are today. Of course there is much more to it, but this set of articles is just an introduction.

In his book “The Singularity is Near,” Ray Kurzweil argues that technological progress follows a pattern of exponential growth. That means that technological growth is multiplied, rather than just added. In a nutshell, exponential growth means that progress starts out slowly, then slowly gets faster. The progress gets multiplied by further progress, which hurls advancement into an extremely fast pace. The more time that goes by, the faster things change.

History shows us a key lesson about exponential growth. The economy more or less doubled every 250,000 years from the Paleolithic era until the Neolithic Revolution after some sort of technological innovation. After this, agricultural economy started to double every 900 years. In today’s day and age, after the technology that came with the Industrial Revolution, the world’s economic output doubles every fifteen years.

That’s a remarkable increase! If you just think about it for a minute, it’s hard not to agree with exponential growth. Think about how much technology accelerates in a year today, and compare that to how much technology accelerated in any year in the 1950’s.

Yet although technology seems to be getting faster and faster, humans can’t seem to keep up. After all, although the human brain has evolved, it has not changed in any significant way for millennia. Bearing in mind the increasing power of technologies and computers, it no longer seems so far fetched that a machine could be built that is more intelligent than human beings. In theory, if it were possible for humans to build a machine that had better problem solving skills than humans, and was more intelligent, then this machine could take it upon itself to design an even smarter machine. Then if this smarter machine was built, it could design a machine even smarter than itself, and so forth and so on. To be continued in the next article of this set, “How Could Humans Build A Computer That Is Smarter Than Them?

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In this set of articles I described the idea of technological singularity. This prediction asserts that progress in technology starts very slowly at first, then grows faster and faster. Eventually, technology will progress so quickly that the future will be completely unimaginable and different than it is today. Proponents of this theory say that change is occurring so rapidly in today’s day and age that by 2024 there will be computers out there that are just as intelligent and capable of the human brain!

Of course, not everyone believes that the singularity is drawing near. First of all, some people believe that no computer or machine will ever be capable of being as smart as a human being in the first place. Others argue with the theory of exponential growth, that in actuality, the rate of technological innovation is actually now declining rather than rapidly increasing. Some critics don’t dispute that there is exponential growth, but feel as though it is not an adequate predictor of change. They are quick to point to the example of quantum theory. The quantum was conceived in 1900, and theory existed and was accepted around twenty five years later. But it took more than forty years to yield any meaningful numbers from the theory.

One very intriguing argument against technological singularity is a study of patents per thousand persons over the course of the years. The number of patents actually peaked in the years from 1850-1900, and has been on the decline since. The critics that adhere to this argument claim that as complexity grows, the more limited things become, and humans are growing less and less creative as a result. So the chances of human beings designing a supercomputer seems slim to none from this stance.

Finally, critics specifically find problems with the main proponent of the singularity theory Ray Kurzweil’s chart of progress. Kurzweil bases his theory that technology is growing faster and faster on these charts. In his book “The Singularity is Near” Kurzweil publishes fifteen charts of the history of human evolution from various experts and sources, which all point to the idea that change occurs slowly at first, then grows faster as the gaps between moments of progress get smaller and smaller. Some critics say that a chart that is set up like this is simply biased towards proving what he sets forth to claim, others say that many of the early evolutionary events on these charts appear to be chosen arbitrarily.

Whether you agree with the theory of technological singularity or not, there is no denying that it is indeed a very intriguing idea to think about. Are computers the next step in evolution? Is it simply typical human hubris to believe that we will always be on the top of the food chain? These are all ideas that will become more and more prevalent as the years go by and technology progresses.

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In the last article of this series I wrote about technological singularity, which is a theory that technology will eventually advance so quickly that the future will be unimaginably different than it is today. I mentioned the fact that it is very possible that in the distant (or not so distant) future, a computer might be built that could outsmart a human being! So if the singularity may be looming in the future, how would human beings get over that initial first hurdle of creating a computer that is smarter than humanity? Theorists reason there are two ways: amplifying the intelligence of human brains until we are smart enough to come up with this computer, and artificial intelligence.

Taking a human brain and increasing its intelligence seems like it may be a long way off in the future, but there are a number of ways that scientists can do this even today. After all, in laboratories, it is pretty easy for scientists to genetically modify mice. Granted, they are just mice, but genetic modification of the human brain could be an option for the future. Then there are nootropic drugs, which are drugs, supplements and foods that have the capacity to improve mental functions. Refer to the field of psychopharmaceuticals if you don’t believe that these are around.

Direct brain-computer interfaces exist, which are basically direct communication pathways between a brain and an external device. Monkeys have been able to control robotic arms simply by using their brains! One last example is mind uploading, which scientists are looking into now. This is the process of scanning a biological brain in detail and copying its state into a computer system. If this ever came to fruition this could mean immortality for anyone who chose to have their minds uploaded. Their consciousness would remain in the realm of the internet long after their biological bodies have died.

Then we go back to the idea of artificial intelligence, where smarter and smarter computers keep on being built by humans until we have a computer that is smart enough to design another computer that is smarter than itself. Theoretically, every computer that is smarter will design an even smarter computer, until they have outsmarted human beings.

Either way, it seems as though we are approaching the point of a very intelligent, self programming computer soon. Currently, there are a number of computers who are responsible for making very important decisions regarding the human race. The United States Navy lets us know that as military robots become more complex, we should give more attention to the ramifications of their capacity to make autonomous decisions. Military robots potentially hold the lives of other people in their hands, and yes, they do make their “own” decisions. Many people feel that the leaps and bounds that we are already making with Artificial Intelligence should include an effort to make AI friendly and humane. It is definitely worth considering! To be continued in the next article, “What Happens After Humans Design A Computer That Can Outsmart Them?

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A science fiction novel I once read from a while back described a group of scientists who put together a supercomputer that was more intelligent than human beings. A scientist could type a question into the supercomputer, which would instantaneously answer with an accurate answer. One night, a scientist was working late in the lab alone. He typed the question “Is there a god?” into the supercomputer. Without hesitation, the supercomputer gave its disturbing reply: “There wasn’t a god, but there is one now.”

Computers have come a long way from back in the day when a single computer could easily take up the space of an entire room. Almost everyone has one, whether it be a laptop or a smart phone. They are so common, in fact, that even though you didn’t have access to the Internet just a relatively short time ago, you most likely take it for granted today. But will a computer ever be as smart, or even smarter than a human being?

It seems far fetched to think about. The human brain is so complex and amazing. Just think about the hundreds of thousands of things it is doing at this moment. Quick!! Think about your foot. I bet before I mentioned your foot, you weren’t consciously thinking about it. Yet your brain was completely aware of your foot, and everything that was going on with it. But the brain is in fact so amazing that it doesn’t bother you with all of its minute details. Only if you were to hurt your foot would the shooting pain would suddenly be very noticeable.

Now think about a chair. How do you define a chair anyway? Something with four legs and a seat? Something you sit on? Couldn’t a table then technically fit the definition of a chair? But that is a table, not a chair, right? And don’t chairs come in all sizes and shapes, like bean bag chairs or those bizarre ergonomic chairs? So when you look at a chair, how does your brain recognize that you are looking at a chair? It uses something called top down processing. A computer couldn’t do that. To program a computer to be able to recognize a chair, you’d have to plug in every possible definition of a chair into the thing, while your brain can do the work in half a second.

But think again. Computers can beat chess experts pretty easily these days. That’s because in this case, the computer can use top down processing, while a human chess expert can only recognize simple patterns in the game. When you play a computer at chess, it enters the game with an entire wealth of knowledge of every move that could be made, and every counter move. We like to believe we are superior to computers, but we have programmed computers to be capable of recognize most of human speech. Think about how long it takes to teach a human baby to learn to talk, and all the work it entails. Now compare that with the amount of time it takes a computer to download some speech recognition software off of another computer. To be continued in the second article of this set, “Technological Singularity and Exponential Growth.

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As with everything else, purchasing a computer is straightforward if you know what you are doing. For those who do not know though, it can be a complete nightmare. People who have had a computer before have a good idea about what they require and what they would like, but for those who have never had a computer before, all the components that make up a computer can seem bewildering.

The clear answer is to purchase the best that you can manage, but this still might puzzle some people, because the best is not always the most costly. In the computer world, ‘the best’ normally means the biggest and the fastest.

Just to make it more confusing, ‘the biggest’ here does not always mean in size, but in capacity. The only large size that is important is the monitor. This is a quick rundown of how to purchase a computer and its components:

Before you buy a computer, think about why you want one. If it is for educational reasons: that is surfing the web and looking up content, you do not have to have more than a basic desktop computer. If you are constantly on the move, then you might require a laptop, or maybe cyber cafes will meet your requirements.

This kind of machine is also ample for writing letters and emails and almost any type office work. Top flight computers are only required by games players and exhibitionists.

Purchase a complete computer. That means acquiring a kit of: CPU (the ‘computer’), monitor (screen), keyboard, mouse, speakers and printer. This way you will just have to plug everything in and off you go – you can be sure that they are all compatible.

When you buy your next computer, you can buy all the components individually to get even better value for money or a system more precisely customized to your preferences.

Go for the biggest screen, the fastest memory and fastest hard drive and the biggest memory (RAM) and biggest hard drive (gigabytes) that you can afford. You do not have to have a lot of ’space’ for normal office work or normal surfing, but if you get into downloading music or films, then memory soon gets eaten up, although you could always add a new external (plug-in) hard drive later, in necessary.

Make sure that you buy a computer that is not too old, if you go second-hand. This is because you can up-grade computers for two or three years, but after that manufacturers change the casings and new components will no longer fit – planned obsolescence, it is known as.

Get your computer from a well-known, trustworthy local store and ensure that it has a good guarantee. Computers do not often go amiss, but you do not want to have to send it half-way across the country and wait three weeks for it to be returned. If you are in business, get two. Maybe a laptop and a desktop and synchronize the contents of both so that you always have your information.

Following these guidelines will ensure that the computer novice gets ‘enough’ of a deal and an adequate machine that is fit for purpose without paying through the nose.

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One of the greatest benefits that the internet revolution has brought us is the ability to visit remote, exotic areas of the world that we would have never been able to see otherwise.

Just a couple of decades ago, it was inconceivable that we would soon be able to use the internet to see all these places from our homes. Yet, for many people it’s a possibility of everyday life.

Mapping tools such as Google Earth and Street View make it possible to get both a wide-angle and close-up view of just about any place on the planet. You can go back to your old neighborhoods, see how your favorite vacation spots of the past have changed, or scout ahead for possible traveling destinations.

It’s a testament to the versatility of the internet today that we can virtually visit a place and familiarize ourselves with the area before we even leave for the trip!

While these features are impressive, they only provide us with static images that can sometimes be outdated. There is a solution, however: webcams are set up all around the world, and they offer live video to anyone who tunes in. These tiny cameras have been placed in virtually every popular or important location in the world today.

The sheer number of webcams available on the internet means that you might have difficulty located a webcam for a particular location. However, there has been a recent influx of webcam directory sites that organize and categorize these video feeds by location or other categories.

Using these directories, you can find yourself looking at some of the most incredible places on the planet. You can be at the top of a snowy mountain or at the bottom of a verdant valley. Through the convenience of webcams, many of us were able to see the view from the volcano Eyjafjallajokull fra Valahnuk as it erupted in Iceland.

When you find yourself bored on the internet, remember that there are a ton of webcams out there that can take you to a variety of exotic locations.

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You’ll have more room on your desk.

Arguably the best thing about the flat panel monitors is that they save over a square foot of room on your desk. Old school monitors are big, bulky and outdated. Most people are looking forward and changing over their offices to flat panel monitors. If you are looking for a new alternative for the large, bulky monitor you have in your home, a flat screen is the perfect solution. Many models are able to covert to a televison screen simply by pressing a button! This way you can have a high def experience while sending emails or watching your favorite show! Another great feature about the flat screens are the USB ports. Say goodbye to the old days of having to move your big bulky computer around to plug in your digital cable. Today’s flat screen monitors have USB ports right on them so it’s easy to plug and play.

Clearer picture

Flat panels are quickly becoming more known for their clear picture. The flat panels are brighter which makes graphics and text easier to see. Although the flat panels are generally crisper, some come with the option of digital or analog. Most have capabilities for both, but digital is sharper and has the better image. The digital flat panels usually run a little bit higher in cost, but any digital user will tell you, they’re worth every penny.

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Although the flat panels may be a little more pricy up front, they are actually quite practical in the long run. Since the flat panels are smaller are more efficient, to run, they will save you money in energy costs.

They’re not cheap (though they save in energy costs).

While they’ve come down in price, there’s still no getting around it: You’ll pay a bit more for flat panels (although the gap in prices from CRT monitors has narrowed). That’s because they’re more difficult to manufacture.

A 15-inch monitor, as measured diagonally, will run you $150 to $200. The lower end would be a sale machine, which may not be what you want. If you go up to 17 inches, you’re talking about $200 to $250, and 19 inches, $300 to $350. I consider a 15-inch flat panel marginal. It just doesn’t show enough, even when all I am doing is writing a letter. I prefer a 19-incher.

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Digital blood pressure monitors, are great for taking your blood pressure. They are able to give digital results in about the same time, as if you were having you blood pressure taken manually by a person.

Most digital blood pressure monitors are easy to read. This is a great feature, because it allows you to monitor your blood pressure, once the digital monitor has taken the reading. Not everyone knows how to read a blood pressure reading that was taken from a monitor that is not digital, so, having a digital one that is easy to read is some times the best bet.

Some of the digital blood pressure monitors can be expensive, however, keep in mind when you are looking to purchase one for yourself or for someone else, that buying the best blood pressure monitor that you can afford is a great idea. When you buy the best blood pressure monitor that you can afford, you can feel good about your purchase, and get the highest quality you can get for your money. You will find that after you test out some of the higher priced blood pressure monitors, they are really all the same, with only a price difference. This is where you would want to remember this tip, and go with quality as well as a reasonable price.

Digital blood pressure monitors can be used in the home, as well as in the doctor’s office or hospital. Many of the clinics will use a digital monitor, so that they can accomplish more than one thing at a time. For example, some clinics will strap the blood pressure cuff to your arm, and proceed to take your temperature at the same time the digital monitor is working. This is great for getting patients in and out of the triage room fast, and helps you do your job professionally and accurately.

You will find that when you are looking for a blood pressure monitor, that not all of them are as accurate as the next one. This is also where buying the best blood pressure monitor you can afford would come in. Be sure and test the monitors and try to get one that is the most accurate, so that you will have an accurate reading.

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Many people think that it isn’t important what kind of printer paper they use. Paper is paper right? I would have to disagree. First, you need to figure out what you are going to use the paper for. The second thing to determine is the right kind of paper for the kind of printer you own. Not all paper is suitable for all kinds of printers.

When buying printer paper, there are a number of factors to consider. These include the brightness rating, the weight of the paper and the purpose it was designed for. We will consider each of these factors in turn below.

What is the brightness rating?

Brightness of the paper refers to how well the paper reflects light. Many people confuse whiteness with brightness. The higher the brightness rating of a page, the more vibrant and alive the colors printed on it will appear. The brightness rating of the page can make the difference between a dull looking picture and a picture that looks alive and ready to jump off the page. Whiteness refers to the actual shade of color of the paper and how close it is to pure white.

Paper weight – what does it matter?

The paper weight rating is determined by the weight in pounds of a ream of 500 sheets of that particular paper type. In most other countries other than the United States, the weight rating is in grams instead of pounds.

The heavier the paper rating, the thicker and heavier each sheet of paper will be. What does that mean in practical terms? First, the paper will feel more substantial in your hand. The heavier the paper, the stiffer it will feel in your hand. Second, it is less likely to jam in the printer while printing. Third, it tends to feel more professional to the average person. Combining a good paper weight with a high brightness rating makes for a good foundation for printing that important presentation of yours on.

Choosing the right paper on purpose

To get the very best results, you choose look to choose paper based on what you plan to do with it. All purpose paper is generally the cheapest kind of paper but it also tends to give you poorer results when printing pictures or color on it. Printer paper designed to go through an inkjet printer will generally preform better on an inkjet printer than general purpose paper will. It is more expensive but the results speak for themselves. Inkjet printer paper is also usually treated with a special coating that will allow the color to stay bright and not simply get absorbed into the paper leading to a dull photo. Remember the purpose of the paper when you make your next paper purchase.

Understanding the paper brightness rating, the paper weight rating and the papers’ stated purpose will go a long way towards your being able to get the most from your printer paper now and in the future.

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