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ASCII Chart. Every keyboard character is invoked with a number
from this chart.
http://www.jimprice.com/ascii-0-127.gif
Basics: What every battery owner should know. (2005). When you buy a computer
or camera there is very little, if any, information in the manual on how to
get the most from your battery. Use this site!
http://batteryuniversity.com/partone.htm
How to Prolong theLife of a Lithium-ion battery (2005). Not all batteries are
Lithium-ion, so be sure to check the type. Nickel based batteries require different
treatment. (Added September 14, 2005)
http://batteryuniversity.com/parttwo-34.htm
Frequently Asked Questions about Lithium Ion (Li-ion) Batteries. More good
information about these batteries. (Added September
14, 2007)
http://www.greenbatteries.com/libafa.html
Memory: myth or fact? (2005) Information on Nickel Cadmium (nicads) and nickel-metal-hydride
batteries which may or may not be in a laptop. (Added
September 14, 2007)
http://batteryuniversity.com/parttwo-33.htm
Buying a Computer. Although written in 1998, still has much valid
information.
http://www.pueblo.gsa.gov/cic_text/misc/buy-computer/buycomp.htm
Care of magnetic portable disks. This site provides easily read
information on how to care for both "floppies" and hard disks. (Added
October 5, 2004)
http://www.jegsworks.com/Lessons/lesson6/lesson6-6.htm
Care of optical disks. This site provides good information on
the care of optical disks. It also offers some information about the disks.
(Added October 5, 2004)
http://www.jegsworks.com/Lessons/lesson6/lesson6-9.htm
Clean Install of the Operating System. Should the occassion arise
when this is needed, such as after a virus infestation, this page provides complete
step by step instructions for Windows based computers.
http://www.usbman.com/Guides/Clean%20Install%20of%20Windows.htm
Common Windows PC Issues: Tips to Diagnose and fix a slow running computer (2008). From Webopedia, this site offers some excellent suggestions and help. (Added February 29, 2008)
http://www.webopedia.com/quick_ref/slow_computer.asp
Creating a boot disk for those times when the computer will not
boot. This only boots to DOS. By typing in the word exit one
can get to Windows. This does NOT work in XP (2002).
http://www.microsoft.com/windows98/usingwindows/maintaining/tips/beginner/Bootdisk.asp
Graphic Cards (What is a). Excellent information about the various
features of graphics cards. (Added October 20, 2006)
http://www.pantherproducts.co.uk/Articles/What_is/What_is_Graphics.shtml
Link to more information on easily performed computer maintenance. (A page on this site.)
Memory Cards. Read about the different types of memory cards the popular storage medium for many of today's consumer electronics devices, including digital cameras, cellphones, handheld devices and other small electronic devices. (Added June 6, 2008)
http://webopedia.com/DidYouKnow/Computer_Science/2007/Memory_card_types.asp
NIST Special Publication 500-252. Care and Handling of CDs and
DVDs —A Guide for Librarians and Archivists. A very thorough guide from
the National Institute of Standards and Technology. A
pdf file (Added October 5, 2004)
http://www.itl.nist.gov/div895/carefordisc/CDandDVDCareandHandlingGuide.pdf
Picture of the inside of a computer. This picture is part of a
tutorial on replacing a motherboard from PC magazine, but it is very clear.
If you've ever wondered what a computer looks like under the cover, visit this
site. (Added December 18, 2004)
http://www.pcworld.com/howto/article/0,aid,103811,pg,3,00.asp
PDA Reviews. Short review on this page with link to full review
of various brands. (Added June 4, 2006).
http://www.mobiletechreview.com/
SCANDISK. This page will further your understanding of Scandisk,
a utility for detecting bad areas in a drive.
http://www.microsoft.com/windows98/usingwindows/maintaining/tips/beginner/scandisk.asp
Tablet PC Comparisons. Tables that compare the various brands
of Tablet PCs. (Added June 4, 2006)
http://www.tabletpctalk.com/faqs/comparison/umpc.php
Tablet PC Reviews. Ratings by PC Magazine as well as link to a
full review. Includes prices. (Added June 4, 2006)
http://www.pcmag.com/category2/0,1874,2379,00.asp
Task Manager Overview. Task manager is a Windows program that
keeps information about the processes running on your computer. It allows you
to monitor activities and can provide help when there is a problem. (Added
April 18, 2006)
http://www.microsoft.com/resources/documentation/windows/xp/all/proddocs/en-us/taskman_whats_there_w.mspx?mfr=true
CD How to's. This site is a compendium of how to's for CDs. Could
be titled "Everything you wanted to know about CDs, but did not know you
could be done. (Added February 25, 2006)
http://www.cdrfaq.org/faq03.html
DVD Formats Explained. Unfortunately, the formats for creating
DVDs on one's own computer are not all alike, creating a problem is you intend
to use a DVD that you created on another computer. This site explains which
formats are supported by which manufacturers. (Added
3/21/03)
http://www.webopedia.com/DidYouKnow/Hardware_Software/2003/DVDFormatsExplained.asp
Flash Drives. This site provides a good description of this storage
device and links to more information about flash drives.
http://www.usbflashdrive.org/usbfd_overview.html
Hard Drive. This site provides information about what is inside
the hard drive
http://www.webopedia.com/DidYouKnow/Hardware_Software/2002/InsideHardDrive.asp
Inkjet Printers. Information about. Takes a while to download
- first shows a page of menu, then eventually reverts to the real page.
http://www.pctechguide.com/13inkjets.htm
Installing Drivers. This site provides step by step information
on installing drivers for new hardware such as a camera, new video adapter etc.
(Added Sept. 24, 2005)
http://www.totallydrivers.com/resources/directions_installation.asp
Information about sound cards and how to install a new one. (Added
Sept 24, 2005)
http://www.pcworld.com/howto/article/0,aid,3668,00.asp
Marshall Bain's "How stuff works." Much information
written in very simple terms about how the pieces of hardware and software work,
memory, mice, USBs. Also includes some how to's, e.g. how to add applications
to the Windows task bar, how to add another USB device when you are out of USB
ports etc.
http://www.howstuffworks.com/category.htm?cat=Comp
Mobile Cart Evaluation Tool. From the CARING site. (Added
May 3, 2006)
http://www.caringonline.org/cat_content.asp?contentid=168&catid=180
What You Need to Know About Motherboards:
How a motherboard works inside your computer (2008). Excellent information from Webopedia. (Added February 29, 2008)
http://www.webopedia.com/quick_ref/motherboards.asp
At this site you will find information about a keyboard that can be projected
onto any surface and used as if it were a real keyboard. This would solve infection
control problems. Scroll down to see how it works. Suggested prices included.
(Added April 13, 2005)
http://www.alpern.org/weblog/stories/2003/01/09/projectionKeyboards.html
Canesta Virtual (Projection) Keyboard. An article about Canesta's
Technology. (Added January 3, 2006)
http://www.extremetech.com/article2/0,3973,539778,00.asp
Man and Machine, Inc. This company makes disinfectable keyboards.
The keyboardscan be cleaned with alcohol, 10% bleach solution and other disinfectants
and of course soap and water. (Added May 17, 2005)
http://mmimd.com/index.htm
Rutala, W. A., White, M. S., Gergen, M. F., & J., W. D. (2006). Bacterial contamination of keyboards: efficacy and functional impact of disinfectants [Electronic Version]. Infection Control Hosptial Epidemiology, 27(4), 372-377. Excellent research article. (Added APril 20, 2006)
Slim KeyMD. This device is a sealed, industrial silicone keypad
with extremely low-profile keys. It can be cleaned with any disinfectant and
is backlit so it can be used in low light settings. (Added
June 27, 2007)
http://www.ikey.com/medical/
Unotron Keyboards. "Washable keyboards from Unotron are just
that: washable. More than just a damp cloth across the surface of the keys,
Unotron keyboards can withstand being run under a faucet. They are the first
mass market PC keyboards certified washable to international IP66 and NEMA4X
standards." (Added July 1, 2007)
http://www.unotron.com/US/ProductsMedical.html
Beal, V. (2008, March 21). iPod vs. MP3 Players: What's the Diff? A short article describing exactly what an MP3 player is and the basics of how it can be used. (Added March 29, 2008)
http://www.webopedia.com/DidYouKnow/Hardware_Software/2008/iPod_mp3Player.asp
Journal of Mobile Informatics. Many helpful hints here for those
using palmtops including software to buy. Scrolling down reveals some free nursing
software.
http://www.rnpalm.com/index.htm
Lapinsky,S. E. Weshler,J. Mehta,S. Varkul,M. Hallett,D. &Stewart, T. E. (2001). Handheld computers in critical care. BioMed Central Ltd Crit Care 5 (4): 227–231. [Electronic Version].Retrieved September 16, 2003. Article describes use of PDAs in a critical care unit . Provides lots of examples. Added September 16, 2003 http://www.pubmedcentral.gov/articlerender.fcgi?tool=pmcentrez&artid=37409.
Healthy Palm Pilot. This site provides many useful downloadable
resources for healthcare. Is constantly updated.
http://www.healthypalmpilot.com/
Information about an electronic mailing list (listserv) for nurses
using PDAs. Both addresses lead to the same list.
http://www.pdacortex.com/nursing_pdas_listserv.htm
http://lists.twistedpair.ca/mailman/listinfo.cgi/nursing-pdas
PDA Guide for Nursing. A list of many resources for nurses and
PDAs. Includes buying tips and selected applications. (Added
January 3, 2006)
http://info.med.yale.edu/library/nursing/reference/pda.html
Personal Digital Assistants: Practical Advice for Clinicians in
2007 by Andy Craig. Very thorough coverage of PDAs today. If you have not yet
registered for Medscape you will need to to view this article, registration
is free. (Added October 21, 2007)
http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/553563
PocketPC City. This site features healthcare software that can
be downloaded for use with a pocket PC. Some is free. (Added
October 8, 2003)
http://www.pocketpccity.com/software/pocketpc/prod-medical-datesort-1.html
Sewell, J. An excellent resource for using a PDA, this site has
links for many things related to PDAs including tutorials, descriptions, buying
a PDA and mailing lists about PDAs. (Added July 9, 2004)
http://hercules.gcsu.edu/jsewell/PDA.htm
Description of how a tablet PC recongizes handwriting and some
instructions for making it easier for the tablet to recognize your handwriting.
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/tabletpc/getstarted/vanwest_03may28hanrec.mspx
(These references are from the chapter. This list only include the ones that are still available. Please report broken links to Linda Q. Thede)
Webopedia (2002), The Five Generations of Computers. Retrieved May 4, 2002 from http://www.webopedia.com/DidYouKnow/Hardware_Software/2002/FiveGenerations.asp
Last updated January 3, 2006
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