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3D Printing and the Coming Rise of Lo-Fi Things
Technology

3D Printing and the Coming Rise of Lo-Fi Things

- by David Phelps

With the advent of the industrial revolution, the quality of just about everything had been on the rise. Printing went from black and white movable type to high tech digital color. The audio went from recording on wax cylinders to hi-fi stereophonic sound, radio went from mono AM to hi-fi stereo FM, the film went from silent films to Technicolor and surround sound, and black and white broadcast TV gave way to color and then cable TV and then satellite TV. And manufacturing costs went down while quality went up on just about everything. But the computer revolution, albeit a boon for mankind, has brought with it an ironic *reduction* in the quality of media. And very soon a similar reduction in quality is about to befall everyday things.

The fall and rise of media quality

Ironically, the past half-century brought with it a drop in the quality of audio, …

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Science And Technology

The Human Performance Technology

- by David Phelps

Education has always been an integral part of each persons life. Modern technology has proven that it is also significant. Nowadays, both are incorporated with one another to come with what people call Instructional Technology. It is simply a modern way of teaching application used either in a traditional classroom or Internet-based distant learning.

The Human Performance Technology
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Despite the fact that this type of teaching has been proven effective, some schools and faculty members are hesitant to apply this. It is reasonable that they feel this way because of fear that eventually students and education in itself will not be in need of human instructors.

The government, on the other hand, believed that there will always be a constant demand for human instructors even with the presence of modern technology because they will be the one administering the said application. In fact, many become experts in designing instructional programs for learning.…

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Modern Technology

Flying Toys – Innovations of Modern Technology

- by Jenifer Dawson

Flying Toys - Innovations of Modern TechnologyHow to Understand the Effects of Modern Technology on Today’s Society

We are currently in the era where all progress soars in a very fast rate society is continually changing to think of answers to solve most of world problems. Technology may be the substitute of human domination. It is supposed to make mankind smarter and stronger. In this world where people cannot live without any handheld device, computer and web connection, our suffering world is starting to comprehend that technology has an opposite effect. We forgot about those who find themselves demented in scheming to make ends meet, not have the basic necessities of life, and those people who are mostly neglected.

– A draw back is that I am dependent upon my computer and net connection working each morning I get up

– The speed and ease at which we can communicate is unreal

– In some ways …

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Modern Technology

Internet And Modern Technology Created A Whole New Job Title: Virtual Assistants

- by Jenifer Dawson

Internet And Modern Technology Created A Whole New Job Title: Virtual AssistantsThe Toxic Burden of Modern Technology

Securing all things in our way of life isn’t only a requirement but also an urgency inside the twenty first century for every single individual. In every stage of society the flavour from the said understands. No one can avoid such. Home is always just like Heaven where people come for rest. Home is the best place where people get unlimited peace. Every individual, however, desires to keep it fresh and healthy. According to study, it could be said that the house is the architecture of peaceful life. None can ignore of keeping valuables in your own home. Home is an area where one keeps his favorite things and belongings including various certificates and documents. At every home, you will find there’s locker, people treat it for their mini bank where one keeps secret and unfocused treasury.

– Now I am a completely changed …

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Technology

Incredibly Useful Web Design Checklist

- by Jon Hart

Website design is complex these days. This web design checklist will help you plan and execute a stellar website.

From creative design to the site launch, it is important to work from a plan so that you don’t miss any essential keys to website design that could negatively impact user experience, search engine optimization or conversions.

This website design checklist features important questions that will help you to organize your web design and content development process to ensure that the goals for the website are met.

This is not an exhaustive list because there are many technical website checklists out there. This is a guide with questions to help you make sure you design the best website possible.

So, let’s jump in and explore these essential web design questions:

1. Industry and client requirements

Audit the current website design, content, user experience, online footprint, social media and messaging.

Then meet …

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