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Cool Gadgets in the Video Games

§ June 5th, 2011 § Filed under Electronics & Technology § No Comments

Over the last few years, many video games have started using many new gadgets. Some of these gadgets are science fiction, but some of them are actually real. For example, in the call of duty modern warfare franchise, they implemented a new technological device called a heartbeat sensor. But this heartbeat sensor did was scan the area for living organisms with a heartbeat. It would then display these living creatures on the mini map. This would give away their position and let the enemy know that they were there. Unlike the science-fiction device, they also used the night vision goggles. A lot of people don’t believe that night vision goggles exist, but they do. They allow people to see in complete darkness. Soon honey now that not everything you see videogames is fake. The next time that you pick up the controller to play videogame just think about what’s actually real and what’s not. You may be surprised what you find.

5 Things That Will Tell You Translation Software Is Not Good

§ May 9th, 2011 § Filed under Electronics & Technology § Tagged , , , , , § No Comments

Anyone who has handled translation software for a while will tell you that there are some out there that are less than desirable. They are not created t meet user needs, and you need to know how to identify them. Here’s how:

  1. They will translate very few languages – some even less than 5. That’s a waste of your money because you could get software that can do lots more than that.

  2. They have no updates. This is something you should look for in every software. Every company wants to get better and they do that by continuously improving their products and letting their customers know about it.

  3. They sell updates. This may not mean that the software is bad just that you can get a better deal with vendors who will give you free updates so long as you have bought.
  4. If it does not come with added features. These can be many and varied, but you’re looking at things like dictionaries, alternative meaning lists, spell checks and so on.

  5. If you do not get customer support. You may find yourself needing it, and a good company will make sure they have a person who can address any issues you may have.

These are key points to consider – there is a lot of translation software out there that could easily let you down.