Ever wondered how you can manage your computer’s power so that it’s being used efficiently? This is something I think laptop users would be very concerned about so as to conserve battery time. You don’t want your computer to keep on using power while you’re away right? And of course a hassle-free experience will be ideal. Amazingly enough a research group has thought of a plan: by using sonar. What would be used for this experience is your computer’s mic and speakers.
Their plan:
The group developed software that, when the user is not using the mouse …read more

It seems that researchers using the Sony PS3 for research purposes might have to start looking for other possible machines that are going to be cost effective. When Sony has stripped the Other OS option in the new generation of PS3’s it is the mark of the end of using them in research. After all, a business aimed towards gaming and entertainment might not prioritize their needs for research. During these times, one can’t help but wonder if Sony will ever bring back the support for the Other OS option or if it will become optional or …read more

If you’re someone who’d rather write than type, wouldn’t it be cool if you could do that with your computer? I am happy that I could do that on my DSi as opposed to typing with the on-screen keyboard feature on my gaming console. Too bad that I have a netbook and not tablet. In any case, there’s CellWriter if you prefer writing over typing.
Train CellWriter to Recognize Your Handwriting
It’s all about you writing naturally. That is one thing that you have to remember about using CellWriter. It needs to know how you write. It …read more