Computing
Extending Ethernet Long Distances using Fiber Optic Media Converters
Research Links MC111CS – The data sheets are available under the download tab. Purchased. MC112CS – Purchased Ebay: 120 Ft Test cable Purchased: with correct connectors – in reality I need 250 Meters but this is cheaper to make sure all else Read more…
Fiber Optics
Fiber Optic Power Budget Estimation
Research Links Calculating Fiber Loss and Distance Estimates Fiber Type Wavelength Fiber Attenuation /km (1) Fiber Attenuation per km (2) Connector Loss Splice Loss Multimode 50/125um 850nm 3.5 dB 2.5 dB 0.75 dB 0.1 dB 1300nm 1.5 dB 0.8 Read more…
Internet
WafaNet – Ku Band Satellite Internet
Research Links WafaNet South American Coverage Plan Pricing – It is not cheap! Global Reseller Opportunities FreedomSat Plan prices
Business
Business: Ebay business Model Analysis of Motorcycle Parts Guy
Kim's Motorcycle Parts Ebay ID = Kim8206 Interesting story. He started off working in a motorcycle parts warehouse. He became well acquainted with all the aspects. Then since there are 3 motorcycle parts warehouses in Missouri he started his Read more…
Business
Business: Ebay business Model Analysis of Hard Drive Guy
This is for later. No time now! Sniper_Snipers
Computing
To Securely Wipe Data on a Hard Drive
Research Links DBAN – an open source tool Your machine boots from this CD and you go from there.
Computing
EteRNA – Online RNA design game that also does real design
I read claims of this producing consistently better designs than those done by computers. I guess that is not saying much but it is interesting enough to warrant playing and see what the game does. Research links EteRNA
Computing
Light Weight Travel Monitor: LG E2442TC 24″ Class Slim LED Backlit Monitor – 1920 x 1080
Note that this monitor only weights 6lbs without the stand. Available at Frys electronics Specifications Display 3D Ready No Screen Size 24" Screen Coating Anti-Glare 3H LED Backlight Yes Widescreen Yes Aspect Ratio 16:9 Viewing Angles 170 horizontal / 160 Read more…