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The computer mouse has definitely made a long journey since its inception in 1964. This input device is used for pointing and function selection. It is necessary for convenient and efficient work and play. These days it is not only used for pointing the cursor but can control almost any aspect of the PCs operation.

Computer mice are of four types - Mechanical, Optical, Laser and Trackball. Mechanical mice are the traditional ball models that are bulky and require cleaning from time to time for efficient performance. Dirt and small particles can get caught up in between the rollers and has to be cleaned using cotton and a solution. The optical mouse, however, do not function in this way and have no rollers or balls. They use an LED and sensor (unlike the ball model) to detect movement and hence dirt does not get trapped in. The modern ones use laser light instead of an LED and these give top level performance. TrackBall mouse is one in which a prominent tracking ball that reduces hand movement (thumb and finger alone involved) is provided and functions very accurately. However this type is less common.

The connection modes for mouse are - wireless or wired. The wireless variety requires a wireless receiver that has to be connected to the computer. These are ideal for portables and notebooks. There are two technologies in use bluetooth (with operating range of about 30 to 60 feet) and RF (uses radio frequency and operating range is 15 to 30 feet) Hand orientation may be symmetrical or specific, and the symmetrical one is recommended. Wired mice are connected via electric cables to either the USB or PS/2 interface whereas the wired types require AA or AAA batteries. The bluetooth mouse are similar to most wireless varieties but unlike them, these are connect to the system via bluetooth and therefore do not block valuable USB ports.

The other specifications that need attention are the buttons and wheels. USB and PS/2 ports are the commonly used interfaces. While some mice come with 2 buttons and a wheel for scrolling in the middle, some Mac mice do not have the scrolling wheel control. Some mice are specifically designed and used for gaming purposes alone are available as wireless, wired or Bluetooth. Logitech, Microsoft, Kensington are a few top names that manufacture computer mice.

Visit Computer Mouse website to find best buys, compare prices and read reviews on Logitech and Kensington Computer Mouse Reviews.

For the single man and woman, you will still need to take good care of yourselves and probably your parents. Hence, it is essential that you still cover yourselves totally on hospitalization by purchasing the integrated shield plan offered by the insurance companies.

Since you are independent, you may also want to purchase the Disability Income Insurance so that you still have continuous stream of income even if you cannot work to support yourselves. This income is useful for you to engage some help on nursing care and to pay off daily expenses. The Long Term Care Insurance, e.g. ElderShield offered by government, will also take care of you financially in case you cannot perform some of the activities of daily living such as washing/bathing, dressing, feeding, toileting, mobility and transferring in your old age.

And don’t think that you do not need a life insurance policy just because you are single. You should at least get one life policy that cover Critical Illness so that you are able to use the payout for some treatment and medicine that you need to buy while recuperating at home.

Lastly, when you reach 55, you must buy the Annuity Insurance policy so that you have a permanent stream of income given to you as long as you live.

So with sufficient insurance coverage, you will still lead a happy single enjoying life after retirement. So start planning and take action now!!!

Ginny Lim Email: ginnylim@income.com.sg Web: http://www.aboutfinancialplanning.net

Selling computers online or on auction sites like Amazon or eBay is not that difficult you just need to know a few basics before getting started. This article will explore some of the best ways to sell computers on eBay and other online avenues.

The first thing you need to know is which computers are selling best on eBay. The way I do this is by going to eBay pulse. EBay pulse will show you what the top ten searches are within a given category on eBay. This is a free eBay service and works fairly well at finding what products are in demand in a particular month. There are more sophisticated tools you can buy that will give more details as to what people are wanting on eBay but if you are on a tight budget then eBay pulse will do.

Once you know what computers are in demand, then you will need to find a reliable supplier. I tend to use dropshippers when selling products on eBay. The reasons are simple. When you use a dropshipping company you don’t have to buy the product until after you have sold it. Unlike buying from a wholesaler where you have to put a lot of money upfront and purchase large amounts. If you aren’t able to sell the product then you will be stuck with product you don’t really want. Using a drop shipper will allow you to test the waters and see what is hot on eBay and what you can really sell. The other advantage to using a dropshipper to sell computers is that you will not have to inventory the items nor ship them. The dropshipper will send the computer directly to your customer using your name or company name. When looking for a dropshipping company try to find one that offers pre-made eBay listings for their products so that you can list products fast. This will save you lots of time and hassles.

The key to selling computers online is to find out which products are in demand and then find a reliable drop shipping company to supply you with product. Good luck and happy eBay selling.

Find reliable computer dropshippers at http://www.legitimatedropshippers.com where we have tips, articles and resources on how to find legitimate dropshippers to supply your online venture.

Battle Chess is a computer game version of chess released for the 3DO, PC, Apple IIGS, Commodore 64, Amiga, Amiga CDTV, CD32, AtariST, Apple Macintosh, Acorn Archimedes, and the Nintendo Entertainment System. Developed by Interlay Productions, Inc., the game was designed to draw people who did not normally play chess.

Battle Chess elevates the game beyond a mere cerebral one and into a full-fledged war with riveting graphics and animations that bring each piece to life. The objective is the same as the board game version–to capture enemy pieces and finally the King.

The animations are extremely entertaining and clever. The Bishop fights opponents by using magic and twirling a staff with retractable blades that resemble a martial arts expert. The Pawn performs wizardry and hits the ground with the butt of his lance that creates a large hole large enough to swallow the Bishop. The Queen uses magic to capture opponents, and also blasts them to pieces using bolts of energy. In one animated sequence, the Queen decimates the opposing Knight and blasts the Bishop with such force that only his skeleton remains!

The others have moments of glory too, and the Queen does not always dominate. For example, when the Queen throws her energy bolt at the Knight, the Knight can in turn use his shield to redirect the bolt back at the Queen and turn her into a small dragon. The Rook transforms himself into a large rock monster and attacks the Queen, swallowing her whole. The Rook also reduces the Knight to a helmet with feet by pounding the Knight’s head.

The King also has a bag of dirty tricks. He takes a gun against the Bishop, strikes down the Rook with magic powder, and hurls a bomb at the Knight. When capturing the Queen, he embraces her passionately before hitting her with his scepter when she tries to stab him in the back with a knife.

When defeated, the King ends up resembling a deflated two-dimensional cartoon character. The Knight cuts open the King’s robe, and pounds him into a two dimensional version of himself that looks as though he has been run over by a steam roller. The Pawn, with a flip of his lance, then takes the King’s crown for himself as the King pounds the ground in frustration.

Battle chess attracted a large number of imitators but none matched the humorous animation of artists Todd Camasta and Bruce Schlickbernd. The game can be played with 3D animation, and there is also a version in 2D with no animation. There are a total of 30,000 different moves in the game’s library. It can be played across 10 levels of increasing difficulty. The game can be played with a human opponent or against the computer. Another entertaining option is watching the computer play against itself.

For more information about chess strategies and playing tips visit http://www.chessmovespro.com

It’s a question almost as old as Windows 95: is a wired mouse better than a wireless mouse? This real answer is: it’s all up to your personal preference! There is no right or wrong answer, only what suits your life better.

Wired

A wired mouse offers you reliability. Unlike a wireless mouse, a wired mouse will almost always work (barring any hardware failures). You plug the mouse in, it works, and you’re off to the races - there are no wireless signals you need to worry about. Unlike a wireless mouse, a wired mouse doesn’t require batteries to operate, since it’s powered by the cable attached to the computer.

On the other hand, a wired moue also restricts you:

Cable length - you’re limited to the length of your USB cable. You can’t go beyond the bounds of that cable, and if it’s too short you may have to end up moving your entire computer just to use your mouse.

Twisted cables - the mouse cable can get in the way of your activities (which can be especially problematic for gamers), which causes you to tug, pull, and reposition the USB cable.

Wireless

A wireless mouse offers the freedom to use the mouse just about anywhere you want to: you’re not limited by the length of your cable. Plus, you’re not going to get trapped in a mess of USB cables (which can be a godsend to some gamers who often find them tugging on their mouse cable in order to get more slack).

There are some significant disadvantages to a wireless mouse:

Batteries - the mouse has to be powered somehow, which means you’re going to be replacing the batteries every time they run low, which can end up costing you a significant amount of money in the long run.

Wireless signal - since the mouse is wireless it’s susceptible to wireless interference. If you find that you get a lot of wireless interference with your other devices, there’s a good chance your mouse will run into the same problems, causing you to not be able to use your mouse at all!

Decision

In the end you’ll have to choose the mouse that’s right for you. If you find that your mouse cable is just getting in the way of your activities you may want to invest in a wireless mouse. On the other hand, if you’re getting annoyed at the amount of times you need to replace the batteries in your wireless mouse you might want to stick with a wired mouse.

Of course, the only way you can know what’s right for you is to go out there and try various devices out for yourself. Since this is all based on personal preference you need to have experience with the difference devices before you can make a judgment call.

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