http://www.a2zreviews.com/ Thu, 11 Mar 2010 17:51:36 -0600 MyBB http://www.a2zreviews.com/thread-3284.html Wed, 10 Mar 2010 21:38:40 -0600 maxcreigs http://www.a2zreviews.com/thread-3284.html http://www.a2zreviews.com/thread-3283.html Thu, 25 Feb 2010 04:22:56 -0600 calieigh http://www.a2zreviews.com/thread-3283.html
I am not very sure if you already know about this method – but for all those who are unaware of this, here it goes. PDFs (Portable Document Format) documents can be easily encrypted/password protected so that any un-authorized user cannot view or edit the PDFs content. The secured PDF document can also have DRM restrictions embedded right into the PDF document to provide further restrictions on the user from copying, changing / editing or printing the PDF file.

To remove all the DRM restrictions or the password of the protected PDF document you will need to just forward the PDF file as an attachment to your Gmail account and then simply open them in HTML mode from within your Gmail Inbox – now isn’t that so very simple to remove the PDF restrictions and password protection.

I have previously written macros to remove password protection from excel files but never this easy to remove a password protection. But you have a few trade-offs in that the formatting of the PDF file is lost to a great extend but you get all the content that’s inside.]]>
I am not very sure if you already know about this method – but for all those who are unaware of this, here it goes. PDFs (Portable Document Format) documents can be easily encrypted/password protected so that any un-authorized user cannot view or edit the PDFs content. The secured PDF document can also have DRM restrictions embedded right into the PDF document to provide further restrictions on the user from copying, changing / editing or printing the PDF file.

To remove all the DRM restrictions or the password of the protected PDF document you will need to just forward the PDF file as an attachment to your Gmail account and then simply open them in HTML mode from within your Gmail Inbox – now isn’t that so very simple to remove the PDF restrictions and password protection.

I have previously written macros to remove password protection from excel files but never this easy to remove a password protection. But you have a few trade-offs in that the formatting of the PDF file is lost to a great extend but you get all the content that’s inside.]]> http://www.a2zreviews.com/thread-3282.html Thu, 25 Feb 2010 04:21:30 -0600 calieigh http://www.a2zreviews.com/thread-3282.html
I don't understand why people are crazy for laptop even they don't need it.
Whether somebody is an IT professional or not, he would always love to have a laptop.
What is your reason to have a laptop ?]]>
I don't understand why people are crazy for laptop even they don't need it.
Whether somebody is an IT professional or not, he would always love to have a laptop.
What is your reason to have a laptop ?]]> http://www.a2zreviews.com/thread-3281.html Thu, 25 Feb 2010 04:19:34 -0600 calieigh http://www.a2zreviews.com/thread-3281.html Thanks..]]> Thanks..]]> http://www.a2zreviews.com/thread-3280.html Mon, 22 Feb 2010 21:27:47 -0600 rominekarte http://www.a2zreviews.com/thread-3280.html Expensive; less-accurate green color decoding and secondary colors of magenta and cyan; limited light output in THX mode; skimpy picture controls; still less efficient than comparable LCDs.With excellent picture quality marred by only a couple of flaws, the Panasonic TC-PG10 series sits near the head of the class of 2009.]]> Expensive; less-accurate green color decoding and secondary colors of magenta and cyan; limited light output in THX mode; skimpy picture controls; still less efficient than comparable LCDs.With excellent picture quality marred by only a couple of flaws, the Panasonic TC-PG10 series sits near the head of the class of 2009.]]> http://www.a2zreviews.com/thread-3279.html Mon, 22 Feb 2010 21:26:44 -0600 rominekarte http://www.a2zreviews.com/thread-3279.html http://www.a2zreviews.com/thread-3278.html Mon, 22 Feb 2010 21:25:24 -0600 rominekarte http://www.a2zreviews.com/thread-3278.html * Intel Core 2 Duo SU9600 Processor (1.60GHz, 800MHz FSB, 3MB L2 cache)
* 4GB DDR3 SDRAM (1066MHz)
* Two small form-factor 128GB Samsung SSDs
* 16.0" Wide Screen WXGA HDF+ Display WLED Panel (1600x900)
* Intel X4500M integrated graphics
* Intel 5300AGN, Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR, Dell AT&T Wireless 3G
* Dimensions: (LxWxH) 15.6 x 10.7 x 0.57-0.79 inches
* Weight: 5lbs 2.6oz with 8-cell battery
* 8-cell 80Wh battery
* Three-year standard warranty
* MSRP: $3,591 (price includes wireless docking station, extra 4-cell battery)]]> * Intel Core 2 Duo SU9600 Processor (1.60GHz, 800MHz FSB, 3MB L2 cache)
* 4GB DDR3 SDRAM (1066MHz)
* Two small form-factor 128GB Samsung SSDs
* 16.0" Wide Screen WXGA HDF+ Display WLED Panel (1600x900)
* Intel X4500M integrated graphics
* Intel 5300AGN, Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR, Dell AT&T Wireless 3G
* Dimensions: (LxWxH) 15.6 x 10.7 x 0.57-0.79 inches
* Weight: 5lbs 2.6oz with 8-cell battery
* 8-cell 80Wh battery
* Three-year standard warranty
* MSRP: $3,591 (price includes wireless docking station, extra 4-cell battery)]]> http://www.a2zreviews.com/thread-3277.html Mon, 22 Feb 2010 06:36:25 -0600 jackportd http://www.a2zreviews.com/thread-3277.html
However, I'm terrified to put my 5D Mk II at the top of that pole. I ran it up about 15 feet tonight and just about freaked out thinking about it swaying around up there, held on only by a 1/4 inch screw.

Also, it's heavy at 30 ounces (without lens).

So, I'm thinking about buying a 450D (XSi), which is:

1. Smaller
2. Lighter (18 oz)
3. Much, much cheaper

to put up there. If it takes a dive, I'll probably mourn the lens more than the camera. My question is simple: Does the EOS utility work the same way for the XSi as it does for the 5D II (camera-specific functions aside)?

Live view works, so I can see what the camera sees?
Autofocus works so I can focus from the ground?
I can select my focus point remotely?

Exposure controls work so I can change the shutter speed, aperture and ISO remotely?
I can save images either to the card or the laptop?

Thanks!]]>
However, I'm terrified to put my 5D Mk II at the top of that pole. I ran it up about 15 feet tonight and just about freaked out thinking about it swaying around up there, held on only by a 1/4 inch screw.

Also, it's heavy at 30 ounces (without lens).

So, I'm thinking about buying a 450D (XSi), which is:

1. Smaller
2. Lighter (18 oz)
3. Much, much cheaper

to put up there. If it takes a dive, I'll probably mourn the lens more than the camera. My question is simple: Does the EOS utility work the same way for the XSi as it does for the 5D II (camera-specific functions aside)?

Live view works, so I can see what the camera sees?
Autofocus works so I can focus from the ground?
I can select my focus point remotely?

Exposure controls work so I can change the shutter speed, aperture and ISO remotely?
I can save images either to the card or the laptop?

Thanks!]]> http://www.a2zreviews.com/thread-3276.html Mon, 22 Feb 2010 06:28:12 -0600 jackportd http://www.a2zreviews.com/thread-3276.html
However, what I'm wondering about, can AUTO ISO work in P, Av, Tv modes?

All the standard automatic modes, which have auto iso, don't allow you to control the AF point, or not?]]>
However, what I'm wondering about, can AUTO ISO work in P, Av, Tv modes?

All the standard automatic modes, which have auto iso, don't allow you to control the AF point, or not?]]> http://www.a2zreviews.com/thread-3275.html Mon, 22 Feb 2010 06:26:44 -0600 jackportd http://www.a2zreviews.com/thread-3275.html
So, I'm thinking about the 550D. I love its video capabilities (even without the AF which seems to be a deal-breaker for many) and I think the still image quality will be heads and shoulders above what I'm used to (even though many seem to be critical of Canon's sample images). I guess my eye isn't trained that well; those images look phenomenal to me.

Anyway, to the question.

I'm leaning toward buying the 18-55mm kit lens with this camera. But is it worth it? Will I be disappointed with that lens? I've heard so many people say, "It's not really the camera body, it's the glass." If that's true, how can a $100 kit lens possibly complement the 550D?

My primary shooting will be of my children. My daughter's 18 months old and my next one's on the way. My backyard is full of cedar trees and that makes for a typically low-light situation. My G11 cannot seem to catch action consistently in the back yard. It's too dim, the shutter lag is too long . . . you all know the problems trying to catch action with a digicam.

I also travel quite often. I love taking pictures of birds from my hotel room overlooking the ocean. I love taking my camera out fishing and photographing boats, islands, sunsets . . .

I enjoy macro photography as well.

But my primary use will be taking pictures and videos of my daughter (and soon to arrive child). I want to be able to catch action. I'm tired of missing that "moment" that's gone in the blink of an eye.

I don't have tons of $$ to invest in a camera / lens right now so can't afford "all" the lenses I would need to meet all my needs.

So to recap, I would like to know (from all you professionals and "real" photographers out there) what the best overall lens would be for my new 550D? My primary interest is in photographing my children. Video is as important to me as photography. I do enjoy telephoto shooting as I travel often and love wildlife. Quality is important. Please include the model, price and reasons why you think that lens is the best.

Please don't respond with, "It's your opinion. You're the owner. You must decide," etc. etc. I realize this.

But the opinions of professionals and of people more knowledgeable than myself surely cannot be discounted.]]>
So, I'm thinking about the 550D. I love its video capabilities (even without the AF which seems to be a deal-breaker for many) and I think the still image quality will be heads and shoulders above what I'm used to (even though many seem to be critical of Canon's sample images). I guess my eye isn't trained that well; those images look phenomenal to me.

Anyway, to the question.

I'm leaning toward buying the 18-55mm kit lens with this camera. But is it worth it? Will I be disappointed with that lens? I've heard so many people say, "It's not really the camera body, it's the glass." If that's true, how can a $100 kit lens possibly complement the 550D?

My primary shooting will be of my children. My daughter's 18 months old and my next one's on the way. My backyard is full of cedar trees and that makes for a typically low-light situation. My G11 cannot seem to catch action consistently in the back yard. It's too dim, the shutter lag is too long . . . you all know the problems trying to catch action with a digicam.

I also travel quite often. I love taking pictures of birds from my hotel room overlooking the ocean. I love taking my camera out fishing and photographing boats, islands, sunsets . . .

I enjoy macro photography as well.

But my primary use will be taking pictures and videos of my daughter (and soon to arrive child). I want to be able to catch action. I'm tired of missing that "moment" that's gone in the blink of an eye.

I don't have tons of $$ to invest in a camera / lens right now so can't afford "all" the lenses I would need to meet all my needs.

So to recap, I would like to know (from all you professionals and "real" photographers out there) what the best overall lens would be for my new 550D? My primary interest is in photographing my children. Video is as important to me as photography. I do enjoy telephoto shooting as I travel often and love wildlife. Quality is important. Please include the model, price and reasons why you think that lens is the best.

Please don't respond with, "It's your opinion. You're the owner. You must decide," etc. etc. I realize this.

But the opinions of professionals and of people more knowledgeable than myself surely cannot be discounted.]]> http://www.a2zreviews.com/thread-3274.html Mon, 22 Feb 2010 06:25:39 -0600 jackportd http://www.a2zreviews.com/thread-3274.html http://www.a2zreviews.com/thread-3273.html Thu, 18 Feb 2010 01:37:28 -0600 swinzyorks http://www.a2zreviews.com/thread-3273.html
I am running Vista...]]>
I am running Vista...]]> http://www.a2zreviews.com/thread-3272.html Thu, 18 Feb 2010 01:36:12 -0600 swinzyorks http://www.a2zreviews.com/thread-3272.html
I recently changed from Win XP Pro to Vista (yes I know!) but cannot find the programme anywhere - I simply cannot remember it's name.

Does anybody know of it? I have tried many others, but none really meet my needs or (IMO) are as good.]]>
I recently changed from Win XP Pro to Vista (yes I know!) but cannot find the programme anywhere - I simply cannot remember it's name.

Does anybody know of it? I have tried many others, but none really meet my needs or (IMO) are as good.]]> http://www.a2zreviews.com/thread-3271.html Thu, 18 Feb 2010 01:34:56 -0600 swinzyorks http://www.a2zreviews.com/thread-3271.html Do pardon me if I post this message in the wrong forum..
I would like to have a video converter to rip my DVD’s.. Which is the best converter available? I mean the quality of the out put file should be very high.. Can u pls suggest one ..?]]> Do pardon me if I post this message in the wrong forum..
I would like to have a video converter to rip my DVD’s.. Which is the best converter available? I mean the quality of the out put file should be very high.. Can u pls suggest one ..?]]> http://www.a2zreviews.com/thread-3270.html Thu, 18 Feb 2010 01:32:37 -0600 swinzyorks http://www.a2zreviews.com/thread-3270.html
I was wondering if someone knew of any good free video converters and also editors.]]>
I was wondering if someone knew of any good free video converters and also editors.]]> http://www.a2zreviews.com/thread-3269.html Thu, 18 Feb 2010 01:31:20 -0600 swinzyorks http://www.a2zreviews.com/thread-3269.html
JAVA TIPS AND TRICKS

Tips to make your program better
1. Don't make any class file larger than 1000 lines
2. Avoid Using Global Static function, if not possible then put that all function in a separate class.
3. Before starting the project Check out the proper decomposition of classes, interface and function. Practice of making structure then start coding.
e.g All Nouns is the probable candidate for classes and All Verbs are probable candidate for functions. User Interface wherever possible.
4. Always try to features given by java, don't try to write your own code if java provide such thing like StringBuffer, HashMap, ArrayList etc.
5. Always use the System properties handled by java for example. Don't use "\n" u can use
System.getProperty("line.separator");
6. Always Use Java coding convention(if you don't have company specified) and one popular IDE(eclipse/NETBeans etc) for programming.
7. Properly handle exception and their preferred treatment and if possible create a separate Exception Handling class where After Error message that thrown exception will be caught.
8. Avoid use of public data types for any class.

Thanks]]>
JAVA TIPS AND TRICKS

Tips to make your program better
1. Don't make any class file larger than 1000 lines
2. Avoid Using Global Static function, if not possible then put that all function in a separate class.
3. Before starting the project Check out the proper decomposition of classes, interface and function. Practice of making structure then start coding.
e.g All Nouns is the probable candidate for classes and All Verbs are probable candidate for functions. User Interface wherever possible.
4. Always try to features given by java, don't try to write your own code if java provide such thing like StringBuffer, HashMap, ArrayList etc.
5. Always use the System properties handled by java for example. Don't use "\n" u can use
System.getProperty("line.separator");
6. Always Use Java coding convention(if you don't have company specified) and one popular IDE(eclipse/NETBeans etc) for programming.
7. Properly handle exception and their preferred treatment and if possible create a separate Exception Handling class where After Error message that thrown exception will be caught.
8. Avoid use of public data types for any class.

Thanks]]> http://www.a2zreviews.com/thread-3268.html Mon, 15 Feb 2010 03:58:24 -0600 addison http://www.a2zreviews.com/thread-3268.html
It's been working fine since then, but recently the batteries died. No biggie, I'm thinking, it's not a model that accepts rechargeable camera batteries, it's a AA model, which I usually have a good supply of, the only problem is no matter how many times I put new batteries in, the camera still said the battery was dead.

Upon research, I learned that instead of using standard alkaline batteries, that digital cameras should be using either lithium or ni-MH batteries, since they have more power and to meet the standards of digital cameras. I went to Walmart, and while they didn't have lithium batteries, they DID have ni-MH batteries specifically for digital cameras, so I purchased a pack, and tried them in my camera... and once again, it STILL said that the battery is dead.

So what's up?!]]>
It's been working fine since then, but recently the batteries died. No biggie, I'm thinking, it's not a model that accepts rechargeable camera batteries, it's a AA model, which I usually have a good supply of, the only problem is no matter how many times I put new batteries in, the camera still said the battery was dead.

Upon research, I learned that instead of using standard alkaline batteries, that digital cameras should be using either lithium or ni-MH batteries, since they have more power and to meet the standards of digital cameras. I went to Walmart, and while they didn't have lithium batteries, they DID have ni-MH batteries specifically for digital cameras, so I purchased a pack, and tried them in my camera... and once again, it STILL said that the battery is dead.

So what's up?!]]> http://www.a2zreviews.com/thread-3267.html Mon, 15 Feb 2010 03:55:52 -0600 addison http://www.a2zreviews.com/thread-3267.html
I just had "Windows Vista, Home Premium, 64 BIT", installed and it showed all 4 GB ram available.

I just installed a fresh copy of "Windows 7, Ultimate, 64 bit", and my motherboard, an ASROCK G31M-S supports 8 GB ram, but its still showing only 3 - 3.19 GB available when i right-click on the "My Computer" then i click on "Properties".

I "Enabled" the "Memory Remap" option in the BIOS and nothing has changed.

CPU-Z recognizes the 4 GB of RAM, and so does Windows in the "System Information", but it only allows 3 bloody GB!!!

Someone please help...

Thanks...]]>
I just had "Windows Vista, Home Premium, 64 BIT", installed and it showed all 4 GB ram available.

I just installed a fresh copy of "Windows 7, Ultimate, 64 bit", and my motherboard, an ASROCK G31M-S supports 8 GB ram, but its still showing only 3 - 3.19 GB available when i right-click on the "My Computer" then i click on "Properties".

I "Enabled" the "Memory Remap" option in the BIOS and nothing has changed.

CPU-Z recognizes the 4 GB of RAM, and so does Windows in the "System Information", but it only allows 3 bloody GB!!!

Someone please help...

Thanks...]]> http://www.a2zreviews.com/thread-3266.html Fri, 12 Feb 2010 01:03:28 -0600 trevorlawrence http://www.a2zreviews.com/thread-3266.html
The JML Halogen Oven is basically a huge glass container with a heating element built into the lid. It also has a powerful fan that distributes heat quickly and evenly throughout the oven. It comes complete with two removable cooking racks so that any fat produced simply drains away, making meat products healthier than with some other cooking methods. In addition the Halogen Oven has a self-cleaning function and a thaw option making ...]]>
The JML Halogen Oven is basically a huge glass container with a heating element built into the lid. It also has a powerful fan that distributes heat quickly and evenly throughout the oven. It comes complete with two removable cooking racks so that any fat produced simply drains away, making meat products healthier than with some other cooking methods. In addition the Halogen Oven has a self-cleaning function and a thaw option making ...]]> http://www.a2zreviews.com/thread-3265.html Thu, 11 Feb 2010 23:59:27 -0600 carlepawell http://www.a2zreviews.com/thread-3265.html