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Atomic Clock to be attached to International Space Station

Saturday, June 19th, 2010 | Technology |

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NTP or SNTP – That is the Question?

Tuesday, June 15th, 2010 | Technology |

While there are several protocols available for time synchronisation the majority of network time is synchronised using either NTP or SNTP. Network Time Protocol (NTP) and Simple Network Time Protocol (SNTP) have been around since the inception of the Internet (and in the case of NTP, several years beforehand) and are by far the most popular and widespread time synchronisation protocols. However, the difference between the two is slight and deciding which protocol is best for a NTP time server ...
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New Online Store for Unique Collectibles and Original Art

Saturday, June 12th, 2010 | Shopping |

I stumbled on this amazing little online store www.yoursale.com and found all manner of unique collectibles, antiques and art. Good value and very interesting items!
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Network Time Protocol – When Time Matters

Tuesday, June 8th, 2010 | Technology |

There is a certain irony that the computer that sits on your desktop and may have cost as much as month's salary will have a clock onboard that is less accurate than a cheap wristwatch bought at a petrol or gas station. The problem is not that computers are in particularly made with cheap timing components but that any serious Rate this Article: ...
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Powermat - What Gadgets Can You Charge With a Powermat Wireless Charger?

Friday, June 4th, 2010 | Computers |

PowerMat is a new device on the market that allows you to wirelessly charge a range of gadgets, such as cellphones and handheld video games. You just drop them on the PowerMat - its magnets pull each device into the optimal position for charging, and then charge it via magnetic fields. Lights and sounds indicate the status of the device and tell you when it is fully charged (at which point the PowerMat is clever enough to switch off).What devices can you charge with PowerMat and how do you do ...
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