https://www.toshibalife.com/toshibalife/feeds/life.xml Toshiba products and technology, how to get the best from Toshiba products, how to make better use of technology and useful support information. en en https://www.toshibalife.com/toshibalife/articles/featureFocus/article_0043.html ToshibaLife's wallpaper this week is 'Toshiba Products' - each week there will be a new wallpaper for you to download for free. All you need to do is choose your correct screen resolution. If your desktop resolution isn't featured below, please let us know by leaving a comment and we'll include it in the following week's wallpaper. Tue, 15 Sep 2009 15:13:10 GMT https://www.toshibalife.com/toshibalife/articles/featureFocus/article_0043.html 2009-09-15T15:13:10Z https://www.toshibalife.com/toshibalife/articles/laptops-digital-imagery-accessories/laptops/article_0042.html After using your laptop for some time it is not unusual to find that the machine tends to get very hot depending on what conditions you are using it in. It is important to continuously monitor your laptop to reduce the risk of not only damaging your laptop from being overheated but also yourself, as an overheated laptop is not always the most comfortable device to work with. Thu, 10 Sep 2009 14:22:07 GMT https://www.toshibalife.com/toshibalife/articles/laptops-digital-imagery-accessories/laptops/article_0042.html 2009-09-10T14:22:07Z https://www.toshibalife.com/toshibalife/articles/featureFocus/article_0042.html ToshibaLife's wallpaper this week is 'Autumn Road' - each week there will be a new wallpaper for you to download for free. All you need to do is choose your correct screen resolution. If your desktop resolution isn't featured below, please let us know by leaving a comment and we'll include it in the following week's wallpaper. Thu, 10 Sep 2009 14:01:06 GMT https://www.toshibalife.com/toshibalife/articles/featureFocus/article_0042.html 2009-09-10T14:01:06Z https://www.toshibalife.com/toshibalife/articles/laptops-digital-imagery-accessories/technology-explained/article_0003.html In a previous blog we outlined some key acronyms in the world of laptops and explained them in a little more detail. This blog continues that theme with some more definitions of laptop technologies. It will hopefully help you have more success when navigating your way around your laptop or looking through a spec list. Tue, 01 Sep 2009 14:23:51 GMT https://www.toshibalife.com/toshibalife/articles/laptops-digital-imagery-accessories/technology-explained/article_0003.html 2009-09-01T14:23:51Z https://www.toshibalife.com/toshibalife/articles/featureFocus/article_0041.html ToshibaLife's wallpaper this week is 'Turtle' - each week there will be a new wallpaper for you to download for free. All you need to do is choose your correct screen resolution. If your desktop resolution isn't featured below, please let us know by leaving a comment and we'll include it in the following week's wallpaper. Thu, 27 Aug 2009 13:03:05 GMT https://www.toshibalife.com/toshibalife/articles/featureFocus/article_0041.html 2009-08-27T13:03:05Z https://www.toshibalife.com/toshibalife/articles/featureFocus/article_0040.html ToshibaLife's wallpaper this week is 'Pyramids' - each week there will be a new wallpaper for you to download for free. All you need to do is choose your correct screen resolution. If your desktop resolution isn't featured below, please let us know by leaving a comment and we'll include it in the following week's wallpaper. Wed, 05 Aug 2009 09:33:31 GMT https://www.toshibalife.com/toshibalife/articles/featureFocus/article_0040.html 2009-08-05T09:33:31Z https://www.toshibalife.com/toshibalife/articles/lcd-tv/small-screen-dvd-combi-large-screens/article_0005.html Toshiba has partnered up with Dolby who are one of the leading brands in audio enhancement and a household name. Dolby Volume is a clever processing chip that is connected to the MetaBrain on several REGZA models which monitors sound levels on channels and will keep the sound constant to your preferred setting. Wed, 05 Aug 2009 09:15:01 GMT https://www.toshibalife.com/toshibalife/articles/lcd-tv/small-screen-dvd-combi-large-screens/article_0005.html 2009-08-05T09:15:01Z https://www.toshibalife.com/toshibalife/articles/lcd-tv/technology-explained/article_0007.html Audio Description is basically an aid for those who are partially sighted or have difficulty keeping up with what is happening on the screen. It acts just like a narrator telling a story - an additional commentary describing body language, expressions and movements - making the story clear through sound. This is applicable to many TV programs from all the main soaps, to Friends as well as the latest BBC programs such as Torchwood and other high profile shows. Wed, 05 Aug 2009 09:04:41 GMT https://www.toshibalife.com/toshibalife/articles/lcd-tv/technology-explained/article_0007.html 2009-08-05T09:04:41Z https://www.toshibalife.com/toshibalife/articles/laptops-digital-imagery-accessories/digital-imaging/article_0013.html A compromise you may have to make when changing from a desktop to a laptop is the loss of a mouse. Of course you can still use a mouse with a laptop but it isn’t always ideal if sitting on a train for example. Touch pads have improved over time though and are now comfortable to use but for more people a separate mouse is preferable. Wed, 05 Aug 2009 08:36:39 GMT https://www.toshibalife.com/toshibalife/articles/laptops-digital-imagery-accessories/digital-imaging/article_0013.html 2009-08-05T08:36:39Z https://www.toshibalife.com/toshibalife/articles/laptops-digital-imagery-accessories/laptops/article_0041.html When it comes to laptops, security can take many forms and meanings. For example, does it refer to the laptop itself or the data that is on it? As a result we like to categorise security in three separate groups – device, data and access security. This blog will be concerned with access security primarily. Wed, 05 Aug 2009 08:28:50 GMT https://www.toshibalife.com/toshibalife/articles/laptops-digital-imagery-accessories/laptops/article_0041.html 2009-08-05T08:28:50Z https://www.toshibalife.com/toshibalife/articles/laptops-digital-imagery-accessories/technology-explained/article_0002.html Continuing on from the other EasyGuard blogs we have, the next along is in regards to the protection element. In particular the protection of your HDD or hard disc drive. With laptops ever more portable and the rising popularity of mini-notebooks, the chances of laptops being taken out the home or office increases the chance of damage along the way. Wed, 05 Aug 2009 08:19:27 GMT https://www.toshibalife.com/toshibalife/articles/laptops-digital-imagery-accessories/technology-explained/article_0002.html 2009-08-05T08:19:27Z https://www.toshibalife.com/toshibalife/articles/featureFocus/article_0039.html ToshibaLife's wallpaper this week is 'Sonic Boom' - each week there will be a new wallpaper for you to download for free. All you need to do is choose your correct screen resolution. If your desktop resolution isn't featured below, please let us know by leaving a comment and we'll include it in the following week's wallpaper. Tue, 21 Jul 2009 13:02:04 GMT https://www.toshibalife.com/toshibalife/articles/featureFocus/article_0039.html 2009-07-21T13:02:04Z https://www.toshibalife.com/toshibalife/articles/lcd-tv/small-screen-dvd-combi-large-screens/article_0001.html If I told you that one of the features of Toshiba’s LCD range was the fact you can turn your TV off – not just put on standby - you would not get too excited about this feature and probably reply, ‘So what, all TVs can be turned off.’ Tue, 21 Jul 2009 12:30:56 GMT https://www.toshibalife.com/toshibalife/articles/lcd-tv/small-screen-dvd-combi-large-screens/article_0001.html 2009-07-21T12:30:56Z https://www.toshibalife.com/toshibalife/articles/laptops-digital-imagery-accessories/laptops/article_0040.html The aim of this blog is to provide a simple and easy guide on connecting a laptop to a TV. Despite the wide range of connectivity options available on laptops these days, the process of connecting the two is very simple and straightforward. Tue, 21 Jul 2009 12:15:29 GMT https://www.toshibalife.com/toshibalife/articles/laptops-digital-imagery-accessories/laptops/article_0040.html 2009-07-21T12:15:29Z https://www.toshibalife.com/toshibalife/articles/featureFocus/article_0038.html ToshibaLife's wallpaper this week is 'Grand Canyon from Space' - each week there will be a new wallpaper for you to download for free. All you need to do is choose your correct screen resolution. If your desktop resolution isn't featured below, please let us know by leaving a comment and we'll include it in the following week's wallpaper. Fri, 10 Jul 2009 15:28:55 GMT https://www.toshibalife.com/toshibalife/articles/featureFocus/article_0038.html 2009-07-10T15:28:55Z https://www.toshibalife.com/toshibalife/articles/featureFocus/article_0037.html ToshibaLife's wallpaper this week is 'New York' - each week there will be a new wallpaper for you to download for free. All you need to do is choose your correct screen resolution. If your desktop resolution isn't featured below, please let us know by leaving a comment and we'll include it in the following week's wallpaper. Fri, 03 Jul 2009 13:23:28 GMT https://www.toshibalife.com/toshibalife/articles/featureFocus/article_0037.html 2009-07-03T13:23:28Z https://www.toshibalife.com/toshibalife/articles/dvd/technology-explained/article_0002.html If you’re anything like me you won’t want to throw out your DVDs just yet to replace them with high def versions – although it is tempting to be able to watch them in higher quality. It’s for just this reason that the XD-E500 exists. The XD-E500 improves normal DVD picture quality beyond that of a standard DVD player. Thu, 02 Jul 2009 15:18:31 GMT https://www.toshibalife.com/toshibalife/articles/dvd/technology-explained/article_0002.html 2009-07-02T15:18:31Z https://www.toshibalife.com/toshibalife/articles/laptops-digital-imagery-accessories/laptops/article_0039.html In another blog we looked at access security and the features that a laptop with EasyGuard can provide to prevent unwanted people using your laptop. This time the focus is on data security. On any laptop, especially those for business use, the need to keep your data secure can often be paramount. Thu, 02 Jul 2009 14:57:25 GMT https://www.toshibalife.com/toshibalife/articles/laptops-digital-imagery-accessories/laptops/article_0039.html 2009-07-02T14:57:25Z https://www.toshibalife.com/toshibalife/articles/lcd-tv/technology-explained/article_0001.html Well actually the choice is still only LCD or Plasma, the new kid on the block causing a few buzz words in the industry is LED, however these TVs are actually LCD panels with LED lights operating behind the scenes. LEDs are fairly common in other technologies, I have a little LED torch that sits in my glove box just in case. LED (Light emitting diode) are now being used in high end cars, the latest BMWs and Audis all seem to have LEDs for the simple reason they not only look cool but offer brighter lights as well as break lights that react quicker than conventional car lighting. Tue, 30 Jun 2009 09:18:34 GMT https://www.toshibalife.com/toshibalife/articles/lcd-tv/technology-explained/article_0001.html 2009-06-30T09:18:34Z https://www.toshibalife.com/toshibalife/articles/laptops-digital-imagery-accessories/laptops/article_0038.html Have you ever considered the advantages of reading e-books on your laptop? Currently, there is no consensus about a standard for packaging and selling e-books. Several e-book systems have been built and some are supported by major software companies, while others have been developed by independent and open-source programmers. As a result, the e-book market is highly fragmented. However, the popularity of e-books continues to grow. Whatever the future of e-books is, here are five good things you need to know to fully enjoy digital books on your laptop. Tue, 30 Jun 2009 09:07:00 GMT https://www.toshibalife.com/toshibalife/articles/laptops-digital-imagery-accessories/laptops/article_0038.html 2009-06-30T09:07:00Z