http://www.cryosphere.f2s.com/articles/ Advice and information about personal computers, video games, digital cameras and photography. Each week there will be new articles posted here that will provide tips and advice. Mon, 16 Apr 2007 09:52:32 GMT Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT http://www.cryosphere.f2s.com/articles/img/xbox-controller.jpg http://www.cryosphere.f2s.com/articles/ 128 128 en Fri, 04 Jul 2008 08:00:00 GMT http://www.cryosphere.f2s.com/articles/photos/digital-photo-printing-paper-sizes.html http://www.cryosphere.f2s.com/articles/photos/digital-photo-printing-paper-sizes.html When you print digital photos on traditional paper sizes photos are either cropped or areas of the paper are left blank. The reason is that tradition paper sizes were designed for film and have different aspect ratio than digital photos. Digital paper sizes solve this problem and are offered by many - here is how. Understanding aspect ratio Before you can understand why digital paper sizes are different than traditional ones you need to understand what aspect ratio is. Aspect ratio is the relation between the horizontal and vertical sizes of the photo. It can also be applied to video, paintings or any two dimensional rectangle. Aspect ratio is calculated by dividing the width of a photo by its height... digital photography Thu, 03 Jul 2008 08:00:00 GMT http://www.cryosphere.f2s.com/articles/games/7-simple-steps-to-avoid-being-a-newb-in-online-games.html http://www.cryosphere.f2s.com/articles/games/7-simple-steps-to-avoid-being-a-newb-in-online-games.html It doesn't matter if you are new to online roleplaying games. The road to becoming elite isn't easily traveled. Some will never reach the top of the hill, but you don't have to remain a newbie forever. Learn everything there is to learn about your chosen game - Head to Google or your favorite search engine and type "mymmorpg tips" or "mymmorpg strategies" (substitute mymmorpg for the mmorpg you are currently playing). Surf the various websites and look for the best characters to start with, the best way to make money/gain equipment, and the best pvp/pk tactics. As soon as you load the game for the first time, find out all there is to know about the user interface and the controls... gaming Wed, 02 Jul 2008 08:00:00 GMT http://www.cryosphere.f2s.com/articles/cameras/alternative-tripod-tips-for-steady-photographs.html http://www.cryosphere.f2s.com/articles/cameras/alternative-tripod-tips-for-steady-photographs.html The tripod is one cumbersome accessory, and in many cases, it's just one of those items you don't want to lug along with you each and every time you're planning on taking pictures. However, even without the tripod, there are several ways to improve your photographing results, if you pay attention to your surroundings. The Lazy Photographers Tripod Let's say you're heading out for nice stroll, digital camera in your pocket, and you really don't want to carry that bulky heavy tripod. The first consideration is of course how to properly steady your hands while taking pictures. Most people use their hands when taking pictures, so it's not the end of the world if you have to. However... digital camera Mon, 30 Jun 2008 08:00:00 GMT http://www.cryosphere.f2s.com/articles/computers/guide-to-choosing-a-custom-built-desktop-computer.html http://www.cryosphere.f2s.com/articles/computers/guide-to-choosing-a-custom-built-desktop-computer.html You are probably familiar with the saying "different strokes for different folks". Well, this phrase rings especially true when it comes to computers and their uses. While a computer may be perfect for one person, it may be useless to somebody else. This is because there are so many variations of what's actually inside a computer. For this reason, many people are opting to have their computer systems custom built. If you are one of the many people contemplating a similar idea, you may be unsure as to where to start. In this article, we'll present you with a guide to choosing a custom built desktop computer. The number one appeal for people in choosing a custom built computer is price... computers Sun, 29 Jun 2008 08:00:00 GMT http://www.cryosphere.f2s.com/articles/xbox/how-does-the-new-playstation-3-compare.html http://www.cryosphere.f2s.com/articles/xbox/how-does-the-new-playstation-3-compare.html About the new Playstation 3 gaming system, many serious gamers are saying, "sign me up!" Featuring the new Blu-Ray technology and up to a 60gb hardrive, this is one game system that experts say could last for some time to come. Others are still on the fence. The original Playstation system was introduced in the United States in 1995 and Playstation 2 followed in 2000. In early 2006... xbox ps3 Fri, 27 Jun 2008 08:00:00 GMT http://www.cryosphere.f2s.com/articles/photos/digital-photography.html http://www.cryosphere.f2s.com/articles/photos/digital-photography.html Definition: Uses a digital camera to electronically capture and produce images using a CCD. Scanners, software, computers and printers are used together with the camera to produce the finished image. Taking pictures with a digital camera and storing and printing them on digital devices. The "digital film," which is comprised of flash memory modules, floppy disks or CD-Rs, can be transferred to a local computer for printing, or can be uploaded to a Web site for viewing and printing... digital photography Thu, 26 Jun 2008 08:00:00 GMT http://www.cryosphere.f2s.com/articles/games/games-people-play.html http://www.cryosphere.f2s.com/articles/games/games-people-play.html Games and role-playing are as ancient as Mankind. Rome's state-sponsored lethal public games may have accounted for up to one fifth of its GDP. They often lasted for months. Historical re-enactments, sports events, chess - are all manifestations of Man's insatiable desire to be someone else, somewhere else - and to learn from the experience. Last week, Jeff Harrow, in his influential and eponymous "Harrow Technology Report"... gaming Wed, 25 Jun 2008 08:00:00 GMT http://www.cryosphere.f2s.com/articles/cameras/digital-cameras-a-guide-to-buying.html http://www.cryosphere.f2s.com/articles/cameras/digital-cameras-a-guide-to-buying.html Digital camera sales are going through the roof. As the quality of images from digital cameras improve they are becoming much more affordable and the sales are simply not surprising. Consumers are also becoming more comfortable with the whole idea of taking of photographs digitally. In choosing a digital camera, take into account your basic needs and what you plan to use the camera for... digital camera Mon, 23 Jun 2008 08:00:00 GMT http://www.cryosphere.f2s.com/articles/computers/guide-to-the-best-laptop-for-gaming.html http://www.cryosphere.f2s.com/articles/computers/guide-to-the-best-laptop-for-gaming.html Graphics: The best laptop for gaming, will have the best, quickest and latest possible graphics. When considering a laptop with the purpose of gaming make sure to look for the latest graphics card/graphic chipset. Also be sure to check the specs of the laptop to see if you could upgrade the graphics card on your laptop as the need arises (for most laptops this is standard). Some of the best graphic chipsets are NVIDIA, ATi Mobility Radeon 9700, Intel's Graphics Media... computers Sun, 22 Jun 2008 08:00:00 GMT http://www.cryosphere.f2s.com/articles/xbox/ultimate-gaming-system-super-powerful-xbox-360.html http://www.cryosphere.f2s.com/articles/xbox/ultimate-gaming-system-super-powerful-xbox-360.html Computer gaming has definitely come a long way from back in 1972 when the game of choice was pong and played on the Atari 2600. Modern technology and video game enhancements have made gaming a serious hobby and a high-tech one as well. If you have been keeping up with all the advances in the field of computer gaming, you will realize how these advances have been consistent with the advances of high-end technology... xbox Fri, 20 Jun 2008 08:00:00 GMT http://www.cryosphere.f2s.com/articles/photos/how-to-scan-film-photos-for-photo-enlargement.html http://www.cryosphere.f2s.com/articles/photos/how-to-scan-film-photos-for-photo-enlargement.html Over the years I've had numerous customers send digital image files from film photos they have scanned and request photo enlargement and prints. In almost every circumstance, the files received were scanned at too low a resolution to produce photo enlargement without resampling the original digital file to produce the requested print size. Every time you resample a digital file, the original image quality will degrade, producing a lower visual quality photo enlargement... digital photography Thu, 19 Jun 2008 08:00:00 GMT http://www.cryosphere.f2s.com/articles/games/world-of-warcraft-boosting-the-game-industry.html http://www.cryosphere.f2s.com/articles/games/world-of-warcraft-boosting-the-game-industry.html Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment wanted to make a big splash in the video game world back in March when it introduced "Matrix Online," a massively multiplayer online game based on the once-hot film franchise. The game made a big splash all right, like a belly flop. Over its first three months the game signed up fewer than 50,000 subscribers, a pittance, so in June, Warner cut bait and agreed to sell the game to Sony... gaming Wed, 18 Jun 2008 08:00:00 GMT http://www.cryosphere.f2s.com/articles/cameras/guide-to-buying-a-digital-camera.html http://www.cryosphere.f2s.com/articles/cameras/guide-to-buying-a-digital-camera.html The digital camera market today offers buyers a large number of choices, with products in widely differing price ranges, sizes and degree of operational complexity. From miniatures the size of a credit card, to fully functional professional SLR (Single Lens reflex) systems, you can buy a digital camera from manufacturers including traditional camera brands such as Canon, Olympus, Nikon, film companies such as Kodak and Fuji, and consumer electronic companies like Sony... digital camera Mon, 16 Jun 2008 08:00:00 GMT http://www.cryosphere.f2s.com/articles/computers/top-tips-to-secure-your-online-pc.html http://www.cryosphere.f2s.com/articles/computers/top-tips-to-secure-your-online-pc.html Most of us use a PC these days, but how many of us are really serious about securing it ? Well, not most of us! They just need to get their job done sitting on the PC and hence look no further. But they do find themselves in great trouble when the PC crashes, files are corrupted, login information are stolen or attacked by viruses and malwares. Now, we know that "prevention is better than cure" and "self help is the best help"... computers Sun, 15 Jun 2008 08:00:00 GMT http://www.cryosphere.f2s.com/articles/xbox/the-medical-risks-of-owning-an-xbox.html http://www.cryosphere.f2s.com/articles/xbox/the-medical-risks-of-owning-an-xbox.html One of the issues facing today's teen-agers is obesity. Doctors stress that more teen-agers need to exercise more, or at least get their hearts pumping. They note that even a few minutes of cardio-vascular exercise can lead to a number of advantages for them, such as muscle tone, less plaque in the blood, and, of course, less body fat. In order to encourage this, I suggest more Xbox gaming... xbox Fri, 13 Jun 2008 08:00:00 GMT http://www.cryosphere.f2s.com/articles/photos/options-for-storing-retrieving-and-viewing-your-digital-photographs.html http://www.cryosphere.f2s.com/articles/photos/options-for-storing-retrieving-and-viewing-your-digital-photographs.html If you're just starting out with a digital camera, or you are considering buying a new camera, and you like what you've heard about digital photography, you probably have a few burning questions about the technology. What replaces the film? Do you need a computer? What process replaces getting your pictures developed, and how can you store and view all your photos without having to print them off? This is a short guide that will answer these questions... digital photography Thu, 12 Jun 2008 08:00:00 GMT http://www.cryosphere.f2s.com/articles/games/download-video-games-the-game-is-on-and-the-world-is-waiting.html http://www.cryosphere.f2s.com/articles/games/download-video-games-the-game-is-on-and-the-world-is-waiting.html Not trying to reveal my age, but I remember the day when video games were introduced and how excited I was playing the first version of games available. I barely could make out the choppy looking characters and graphics, but I didn't care, it was technology in the making that later in life showed me how much we have evolved in the video game market. Moving forward into the new millennium, it's brought about many exciting changes for the video game industry... gaming Wed, 11 Jun 2008 08:00:00 GMT http://www.cryosphere.f2s.com/articles/cameras/what-you-need-to-know-when-buying-a-digital-camera.html http://www.cryosphere.f2s.com/articles/cameras/what-you-need-to-know-when-buying-a-digital-camera.html As digital cameras continue to grow in popularity, traditional film cameras will become a thing of the past. Many of the people I work with, however, are intimidated by some of the technological advances that these wonderful little gadgets bring about. Therefore people often have difficulty deciding on the right camera to meet their needs. The fact of the matter is that a good many cameras will meet the needs of an average user... digital camera Mon, 09 Jun 2008 08:00:00 GMT http://www.cryosphere.f2s.com/articles/computers/adware-and-spyware-removers-beginners-guide.html http://www.cryosphere.f2s.com/articles/computers/adware-and-spyware-removers-beginners-guide.html The Internet is a vast resource of information and users all over the world are able to download whatever programs they see fit onto their computer. Unfortunately, having an open connection to the world also can be dangerous in today's online environment, particularly when you look at the rise of adware & spyware applications that can be downloaded onto your computer without you even knowing it. You may have heard about spyware and adware from some of the tech geeks at work... computers Sun, 08 Jun 2008 08:00:00 GMT http://www.cryosphere.f2s.com/articles/xbox/playing-xbox-games-in-mac-osx-using-xbox-emulator-software.html http://www.cryosphere.f2s.com/articles/xbox/playing-xbox-games-in-mac-osx-using-xbox-emulator-software.html Xbox, developed by Microsoft, has emerged as one of the most popular gaming console available in the market today. Xbox deliver quality entertainment by providing stunning graphics and tremendous sound effects. But, what if you want to play Xbox games but you don't want to purchase Xbox for the reason of you already have a home computer such as Mac OSX machine and you are only interested of playing certain common Xbox games. So... xbox Fri, 06 Jun 2008 08:00:00 GMT http://www.cryosphere.f2s.com/articles/photos/sharing-photos-with-family.html http://www.cryosphere.f2s.com/articles/photos/sharing-photos-with-family.html Sharing photos with your family is exciting and fun. Grandparents living far away certainly do not want to miss watching their grandchildren grow up, and photo sharing is a great way to keep them in touch. Similarly, brothers and sisters, cousins, aunts and uncles, all enjoy seeing photos that focus on the family. Fortunately, with advancements in technology, it is simple to create an online photo gallery that makes it easy to share pictures filled with family fun, as well as family history... digital photography Thu, 05 Jun 2008 08:00:00 GMT http://www.cryosphere.f2s.com/articles/games/world-of-warcraft-how-to-get-maximum-gold.html http://www.cryosphere.f2s.com/articles/games/world-of-warcraft-how-to-get-maximum-gold.html World of Warcraft is one game that can be worked around if one has a lot of Gold. Gold possession is the most important aspect of playing. Gold is the basic foundation of your existence in the game. To buy items form other players and vendors, you need gold. To get training and acquire new skills from the trainer, you need gold. Gold enhances your character in World of Warcraft as in any other MMORPG game... gaming Wed, 04 Jun 2008 08:00:00 GMT http://www.cryosphere.f2s.com/articles/cameras/the-future-of-digital-cameras.html http://www.cryosphere.f2s.com/articles/cameras/the-future-of-digital-cameras.html Basically a digital camera is a deice use to capture pictures without the use of films. Unlike the conventional camera, the digital camera does not rely on mechanical and chemical processes. It has a built in computer and records the images it captures in an electronic form. Having and operating one does not even require the use of electricity. Since the images that a digital camera captures is in electronic form, it is a language recognized by computers. This language is called pixels... digital camera Mon, 02 Jun 2008 08:00:00 GMT http://www.cryosphere.f2s.com/articles/computers/5-tips-for-buying-a-laptop.html http://www.cryosphere.f2s.com/articles/computers/5-tips-for-buying-a-laptop.html You're taking the plunge and buying a laptop. If this is your first, you probably are a little considerate about what you should be buying, what to avoid and what the big dollar sign is going to tell you. While there are a number of things to consider when it comes to buying a laptop, you can easily work your way through knowing what those are. Many people get a little worried about purchasing any type of computer. Follow these tips and you'll get the right laptop for your needs... computers