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- I have one
- I got it for Christmas from my cousin. The 2600 was my first home system. I was the king of Pitfall. I could play for hours. That is why I havent taken the Retro out of the box. If I did my gaming habit would take further time away from...
- Tags: Atari, Sony PlayStation 2, Pitfall, video games, retro, nostalgia, Atari Inc., Tink!, off-topic, game
- Discussion threads 2006-05-22
- Communicate clearly and immediately with proper dashboard design
- No matter how great the technology, a dashboard's success as a medium of communication is a product of design, a result of a display that speaks clearly and immediately. This chapter from Information Dashboard Design: The Effective Visual Communication of Data, by Stephen Few, explores the potential communicative power of...
- Tags: dashboard, display, Effective Visual Communication, Information Dashboard Design, O'Reilly Media Inc., pitfall, Stephen Few, TechRepublic Inc., vision, Web, Web site
- Download resources 2006-05-12
- Designing Real-World RFID Solutions
- No single plug-and-play Radio Frequency Identification solution exists today to meet the needs of every business. This sample chapter from the RFID Sourcebook shows designers and implementers how to draw from currently available hardware and software components to craft an optimum RFID solution. Practical tips and suggestions address the challenging...
- Tags: RFID, RFID Sourcebook, radio, hardware, IBM Corp., software
- Download resources 2006-05-09
- Secure your databases with cryptography
- Database cryptography is often the last line of defense between data and attackers.This sample chapter, taken from Cryptography in the Database: The Last Line of Defense, examines various types of cryptographic algorithms, where database cryptography sits in an organizationÂ's security portfolio, how cryptography can help with security, and common pitfalls...
- Tags: Addison-Wesley, algorithm, attacker, cryptography, database, Database cryptography, pitfall, security
- Download resources 2005-11-18
- Follow the rules to more effective C# programming
- For C# programmers, no single function generates more discussion and more confusion than GetHashCode. Hash-based containers use hash codes to optimize searches. In .NET, every object has a hash code that is established based on three specific rules. This chapter from Bill Wagner's Effective C#: 50 Specific Ways to Improve...
- Tags: .NET, Programming languages, C#, Addison-Wesley, programming, programmer, Microsoft .NET, Web site, Web
- Download resources 2005-04-29
- The Five Pitfalls of Implementing Project & Workflow Management Software
- The benefits of implementing an end-to-end project and workflow management system may seem like a panacea to executives and senior managers. Operational efficiencies and increased collaboration among employees may result, along with improved compliance and a comprehensive real-time view of operations for rapid executive decision-making. However, what happens when the...
- Tags: Process Management, Pitfall, Workflow Management, Enterprise Software, Software
- White papers 2007-05-01
- Profit from Enterprise Video Communications while avoiding pitfalls
- Video communication solutions are more affordable and easier to build than ever. Properly used, they can dramatically improve business agility, increase sales and reduce costs. This Forrester Consulting paper explains the four major uses of EVC at financial companies, provides industry-relevant case studies, explains how to avoid the pitfalls associated...
- Tags: Video, Pitfall, IBM Corp., Video Communication Solution, Corporate Communications, Digital Media, Marketing, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology
- White papers 2004-05-01
- 10+ ways to work more effectively from home
- There are plenty of advantages to working from home, but there are certain pitfalls as well. Calvin Sun has worked from home for many years, and he offers some pointers for making things go smoothly.
- Tags: Pitfall, Calvin Sun
- Download resources 2008-11-26
- Hardware hand-me-downs: a pitfall to avoid
- Every so often, someone gets the bright idea of giving--or even selling--the business's old PCs to the staff. Such a practice seems like a morale-booster, but it doesn't make sense from this support pro's standpoint. by William Jones
- Tags: Pitfall, Standpoint, Desktops, Hardware, William Jones
- Blog posts 2009-06-04
Additional Resources
- Pitfall Screen Saver 1 (Windows)
- Pitfall Screen Saver was originally released way back in 1982 Pitfall and is the best selling video game for the Atari 2600. In this screen saver you watch as Harry tries to jump over logs and dodge other dangerous obstacles. Pitfall Screen Saver looks and plays just like the original...
- Tags: Screensaver, Microsoft Windows, V2W, Games, Personal Technology
- Software downloads 2007-06-20
- Hardware hand-me-downs: a pitfall to avoid
- Probably works better with smaller companiesI've mostly worked for smaller companies and have received hand-me-down hardware/computers. Of course, I'm also the one who handles all the hardware and computers, therefore I'm usually the one who initiates the "transaction". When I know a piece of hardware will no longer be put...
- Tags: Desktops, williamjones, hardware
- Discussion threads 2009-06-04
- Play Atari classics on your PC
- Favorite River RaidEven as a kid I liked blowing sh!t up!What was your favorite Atari game?In Classics Rock, I pointed out that you don't need an old Atari to play some of the classic Atari 2600 games. You can play then right off of Atari's Web site:http://blogs.techrepublic.com.com/classic-tech/?p=185We didn't have...
- Tags: Games, PC, Atari Inc., game
- Discussion threads 2008-10-03
- Oh boy, Space Invaders! (Cracking Open the Atari 2600 video game console)
- Still in useAs I do Cracking Opens on these pieces of vintage electronic equipment, I marvel at one thing -- they still work. I'm am almost certain this Dell workstation I am using will NOT be working 30 years from now.Do you still play games on your Atari 2600?I miss...
- Tags: Games, Game players, Corporate communications, Stella, Atari Inc., Atari 2600, Cracking Open, console, Space Invaders, game, game console, video, video game console, video game
- Discussion threads 2008-04-18
- I remember (Dinosaur Sighting: The Atari 2600 Video Computer System)
- power adapterI would think you could convert one of todays many, many "wall-wart" adapter to supply voltage to the consoleAny 120Vac to 9-volt DC @ 1/2 amp(500ma)will do!!...let us know!!!PossibilityI have considered this, but the plug on the Atari 2600 is not a standard I am familiar with. Assuming Bill...
- Tags: Games, Game players, Atari Inc., Atari 2600, Dinosaur Sighting
- Discussion threads 2008-04-09
- E-mail is a hot topic among TechRepublic members
- Do your users know the ins and outs of appropriate and effective e-mail use? Find out what TechRepublic members think all e-mail users should know.My article, “Teach users to avoid e-mail's five pitfalls,” outlined five disadvantages of e-mail that many end users are unaware of or often ignore. Specifically, e-mail...
- Tags: Bill Detwiler, e-mail, TechRepublic Members
- Technical articles 2000-12-21
- How to Think Like a Programmer: Part 3
- This is the third of a three part series regarding how to think like a programmer.One of the biggest mistakes that I continually see in the world of technology is the problem of short term expediency versus long term solutions. All too often, a programmer takes shortcuts based on what...
- Tags: programmer, XML
- Blog posts 2006-05-12
- TV is good for you? Duh!
- In case you hadn't noticed, the latest "it" book from pop academia is Steven Johnson's Everything Bad is Good For You. I haven't read it, but it's been paraphrased by so many sources--from Wired to NPR--that I feel like I have. In essence, Johnson argues that America's largely unexplained rise...
- Tags: Game, Video Game, Video, TV, Games, TVs, Tv & Home Theater, Corporate Communications, Personal Technology, Home Entertainment, Marketing, Jay Garmon
- Blog posts 2005-05-24
- Desktop Linux a vehicle for pirating Windows
- Linux DesktopI run Linux on the desktop and really enjoy it. I use it all the time. It is more stable, a lot faster and easier to maintain then a windows machine. I would never think of going back to windows. But windows has it's place...
- Tags: desktop, desktop Linux, Gartner Inc., Linux, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows OS, Microsoft Windows XP, The Whiner, window
- Discussion threads 2004-10-01
- Is Internet security more about asking questions than finding answers?
- Is Internet security more about asking questions than finding answers?Do you agree with Jonathan Yarden that it's sometimes more important to ask the right questions about security than it is to find the answers? Does your organization follow this philosophy, or does it assume the security precautions in place are...
- Tags: debate@..., Internet, Internet security, security
- Discussion threads 2005-03-04
- update
- the version of linux.rad hat 6.2 is around 6 years old, it won't drive all the hardware on your system.also, how many versions of windows are running?what partition types are they installed on?if you only have xp, and ntfs, you are going to have to fight to get the disk...
- Tags: javier030664@..., Linux, NTFS, partition tables, red hat, Red Hat Linux 6.2, window
- Discussion threads 2005-06-14
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