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Updated July 21, 2017 Function A library management system (LMS) involves three basic elements: hardware, software and the users. LMS is a network of computers that uses a certain program to facilitate technical functions of the library. One such function is electronic cataloguing. With LMS, library users can trace desired books electronically without going through shelves. LMS also facilitates the lending process by keeping records of items lent and borrowers’ information....

A subscription streaming radio service, XM Radio, also known as SiriusXM, is available for a variety of devices including the Apple iPad. The SiriusXM Internet Radio app delivers the radio service to your iPad and enables you to listen to music from a variety of genres. The app also provides talk radio shows to your iPad including Bob Dylan’s Theme Time Radio Hour, Howard Stern, Tom Petty’s Buried Treasure and Martha Stewart’s radio show....

Most printers now produced by Hewlett-Packard have a wireless option. This allows you to print without plugging a USB cable into the computer and the printer. However, if your HP printer is not connecting to the computer via wireless signal, you need to troubleshoot the situation to determine the problem. Once you know what the problem is you can correct the issues with the wireless connection and begin printing.

USB flash drives are used to transport data from one computer system to another. However, if you are attempting to use the flash drive on a Mac computer and the system is not reading or copying over information, you need to fix the issue, which is likely due to the formatting of the flash drive, as some devices are not set up to run on Mac computers (initially). Thankfully, it is possible to format the flash drive so it is easily read on both PC and Mac computer systems....

Since cameras first revolutionized image-making in the 19th century, they have endured as a tool of creative expression, a means of documentation, a source of news and myriad other functions. Cameras essentially function by focusing light through a lens onto film, which preserves the image captured by the camera. Writer Bio

The iPhone, in addition to being a useful Web surfing and GPS tool, is also a portable media server. Select Panasonic Blu-ray systems allow direct connection of an iPhone, leveraging the device’s storage and streaming capabilities. Connecting the iPhone is straightforward, with minimal initial setup. Once in place, the iPhone’s direct connection to the Blu-ray player adds increased entertainment functionality to your home theater system. Tips Warnings Writer Bio

As people have come to depend on their mobile communication devices, cellphones have become a ubiquitous sight in modern society. However, cellphone use and the workplace don’t always mix. In particular, using mobile phones in a manufacturing setting can lead to a variety of problems, and can even be dangerous. Writer Bio

If you are a student or professional in electronics manufacturing, you probably face the conundrum that many of your colleagues share: the difference between PWB and PCB and which is the right term to use. The difference between the two is subtle, and there is officially no “correct” term. Two U.S. electronics industry associations and a Japanese engineer provide some insight into the terms’ uses. Writer Bio

You’ve had your computer for five, six, seven or more years, and it has more or less provided reliable service. However, you have recently noticed deterioration in your computer’s performance, and you may wonder if your computer is dying. Diagnostic tools such as self-monitoring, analysis and reporting technology available on most hard drives manufactured since 1996, will help you monitor your computer’s health by disclosing some of the common signs that often indicate serious problems....

Error codes that appear while using Skype inform you of a problem that inhibits you from completing the action that you were attempting. Skype has several error codes with descriptions to provide information about what went wrong. Internal errors are generally caused by problems within the Skype’s program. Writer Bio

NEMA stands for National Electric Manufacturer’s Association. This trade association sets standards and produces publications for electrical equipment in the United States, including motors. Motors have two types of casings: ODP and TEFC. Writer Bio

Building your own PC, as opposed to buying a premade one, can be a learning experience for anyone who hasn’t done it before, and is sometimes worth it to do it just once for the experience. If you already know how to put a computer together, you might want to consider some of the other advantages and disadvantages of building your own PC before you make a decision. Writer Bio

Single User USB Printers Toshiba builds the Satellite L505D-S5983 with three USB 2.0 compliant ports, and you can connect printers to any or all of them. Using USB to connect a printer or all-in-one device is convenient if you are not sharing the printer. If multiple users need to print to it, though, you will need to turn on printer sharing within your Satellite’s Windows operating system and leave it connected at all times....

Fax Machine Basics A fax machine works by sending digitized document information over a phone line. The fax machine scans the document and records the data as a stream of bits, ones and zeros. Then, it connects to an attached phone line and calls out to another fax machine, much the same way you would call a person using a telephone number. The two fax machines communicate through the phone line and the document information travels to the second machine, which prints the document itself....

Plasma TVs can sometimes develop issues such as dead lines that cut across the screen and disrupt the picture. Some causes of dead lines are more easily correctable, such as image burn-in that you can fix by changing channels. Others, like a bad control board, indicate a more significant problem that requires professional service or replacement. Writer Bio

HP has a wide variety of laptops to choose from, and they are all relatively inexpensive for a computer you can carry with you just about anywhere. All of these laptops have basic differences, ranging from size to capabilities to whether they are meant to be used in your home or your office. Writer Bio

Digital subscriber line high-speed Internet requires some special equipment, most of which will be provided to you as part of the DSL package from your telephone service provider. Typically, you will place your order for the service first and then receive the equipment in a couple of days in the mail or through a service person. Once everything is set up, you should be able to access your DSL service right away....

As tech companies name their products and services, numbers and acronyms in their various combinations seem to increase just as fast as technology advances. The term “5M” is one more example of these technological naming conventions. In fact, “5M” can mean a number of things in the “techniverse,” but in terms of Internet, it’s all about speed. Writer Bio

A laptop wireless card allows you to connect to the Internet without a cable connection via a signal transmitted by a wireless router or cell tower. Laptop wireless cards can either be a built-in component or an external device. Writer Bio

Updated September 18, 2017