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Conserving Your Laptop’s Power

You can do certain things to help your laptop’s battery last a bit longer. On the short list, you have computer components that consume a lot of power:

• The hard drive

• The CD/DVD drive

• The floppy drive (if you have one)

• The modem

• The network interface

• The display

Each of the above devices consumes power when you use it. Obviously, by not using those devices or by rationing their use, you can save a modicum of power.

For example, by setting a lower resolution and fewer colors on the display, you cause the computer to use less video resources (though this technique saves only a minor amount of power). For more savings, consider not using the CD/DVD drive, which requires real power to keep it spinning (such as when you’re watching a DVD movie).

But you can really take control by setting various timeouts in the Power Options Properties dialog box, Power Schemes tab, as you can see in Figure 1. Here, you can disable or timeout certain laptop features and help extend battery life in a dramatic way.

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Motorola’s S9 Headphones for iPod/Phones

Bluetooth headphones are such a great idea, but I haven’t seen any that are light enough to take to the gym until now. I came across Motorola’s S9 Bluetooth headphones at CES, and was surprised by how good they sound. These behind-the-ear active headphones are water-resistant and include integrated touch controls that allow you to navigate through your music, as well as answer calls wirelessly.

And they also work with your iPod if you purchase a Bluetooth adapter that attaches to the bottom of your player, much like the one used for the Nike Plus Sports kit. You won’t like these headphones if you don’t like earbuds, and I can see how they can be irritating to wear while running. The black or red rubberized headphones are very sleek, though, and probably the lightest Bluetooth headphones I’ve seen. The S9 Motorola Bluetooth Active Headphones will be available in the first half of 2007.

Source : http://tech.yahoo.com/blog/hughes/8420

iPods Implicated in Pacemaker Malfunctions

A study by an Okemos High School student in conjunction with several doctors has concluded that iPods can interfere with the functioning of pacemakers. Holding the iPod in proximity to the pacemaker caused malfunctions in 50% of patients tested.

The iPods caused the pacemakers to record incorrect telemetry and in one case caused one to stop working. The researchers are concerned that this interference could lead doctors to misdiagnose heart conditions based on the pacemaker’s telemetry.

“It’s clear that iPods can affect pacing function. There is a possibility for a severe reaction, such as loss of consciousness,” said Dr. Edwin Kevin Heist, a cardiac electrophysiologist at Massachusetts General Hospital.

Source: www.dailyindia.com