poniedziałek, 28 lutego 2011

About Today: How to Stay Warm

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Look at the calendar, and you might think it's a little late in the year for this newsletter. If so, I congratulate you: You are obviously not one of the 20 people who've messaged me lately (via IM, email, or passenger pigeon) to say that they are freezing.

Eat Something Warm: Recipes to Warm You Up
Why are we so cold, when the mercury is on the way up? I think it's because we (or our landlords) have mostly shut off the heat. After all, it's almost March! Nearly spring! We should be warm by now.
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Drink Something Warm: Drinks for Cold Days
But since we're not, I guess it's time to make treats, both food- and beverage-related, to warm us up from the inside out.

Stop Drafts: How to Make a Door Draft Stopper
If you can't bear to turn up the heat, sometimes you can just stop the drafts.

Stay Warm ... Without Turning up the Heat
Or there's always layering. As I type this, I am wearing three sweaters.
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Are you ready to look your wife in the eye and tell her that you just lost all the family photos from the last 5 years because you spilled a beer on the computer. Her first question is going to be: "You have a backup of all of our photos right?" If the answer is no, then you better start packing your stuff. A Disaster Recovery Plan can help you avoid this situation.

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niedziela, 27 lutego 2011

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    piątek, 25 lutego 2011

    About Home Theater: 5.1 vs 7.1 Channels - Which is Right For You?

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    Welcome to the Weekend Edition of the Home Theater Newsletter! How many channels do you need in your home theater system? Check out some answers. Also, what is the story on 720p and 1080p? In addition, don't forget to cast your vote in the Readers' Choice Awards - voting ends on March 8th.

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    Which is better, a 5.1 channel or a 7.1 channel home theater receiver? In turns out that both options have advantages and disadvantages, depending on what source components you are using and what your personal preferences are. Both types of home theater receivers can provide an acceptable audio listening environment, but there are other factors to consider. To find out more, check out my article: 5.1 vs 7.1 Channel Home Theater Receivers - Which is Right For You?

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    There is a lot of talk about 1080p being the current "Holy Grail" of high definition resolution. However, what about 720p? What is the difference between 1080p and 720p? Can you really see the difference on an HDTV screen? For the answers, check out my article: Similarities and Differences Between 720p and 1080p.
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