Most digital frames are compatible with JPEG images. There aren't many that support an MPEG, so check before you buy if you have MPEG formatted pictures. You should also be sure to check user options when selecting a digital frame. Some common user options include:

• Choice to select interval between images when in slideshow format.
• Ability to rotate pictures to display them in different modes, like landscape or portrait.
• Choice to change transition between images.
• Sleep function to allow you to turn frame off at appointed intervals.
• Ability to alter colors, contrast or brightness of images.

Some digital picture frames also allow you to upgrade your digital frame on occasion. Check to see if you can download improved software as a bonus feature for your frame.

Digital Frames For Young And Old Alike

One of best features of digital picture frame is its ease of use. You don't have to be technologically savvy to use a digital picture frame. They are in fact, perfect gift for Grandparents, whether or not they have a computer. Remember that some digital picture frames use a memory card to display pictures.

The best way to explain benefits of a digital picture frame is to show your family how it works. The first time your grandfather sees a slideshow of his grandson's first birthday party he'll understand why digital frames are so useful. They are simple to operate. All you need to do is plug them in a push a button to start your picture slideshow. Digital frames are especially beneficial for relatives that live far away. You can use them to keep family members updated on their children, grandchildren and more!

Rest assured, age of digital picture frame is upon us. In a few years, likely every household will have at least one digital picture frame. You should too!

Halon is an odorless, colorless gas that extinguishes fire by tweaking combustion process. It was embraced by places such as data centers, libraries, and art museums because it didn’t leave any residue. But in late 1990s, Halon was found to be environmentally damaging, as well as potentially harmful to anyone doused by it?not a good situation for IT employees who might be in data center when a fire breaks out in building.

Although Halon was banned for new construction, it wasn’t outlawed, and refill tanks are still available for systems that are still in place. That means if a data center manager is looking to colocate, and facility in question was built before mid-’90s, it’s possible that a Halon system is in place. Besides environmental and health concerns, it’s worth thinking about stripping system or looking for another facility, Sacco notes, because Halon is frequently considered a poor alternative to a water-based system. For Halon to work, room has to be airtight because gas is heavier than air. That means any raised flooring or open vents could render system less effective.

Data Center Makeovers For companies that aren’t building a new data center but want to spiff up their existing facility, fire protection issues get more complicated. The replacement of one system with another isn’t just a discussion for architect and IT department head; rather, local fire authorities also have to be involved. Sometimes a municipality won’t allow a nonsprinkler system to be put in place, no matter how effective it might have proven to be in other facilities.

“Unfortunately, systems have to conform to rules set up by municipality where data center is located,” says Sacco. “The fire inspector could approve a chemical-based system in new construction but not approve capping of a wet sprinkler system in a remodel. That’s pretty common.”

In that case Sacco notes that data center managers should work with architects to develop a preaction system, which holds water in check until it’s absolutely necessary. Such a system will fill pipes with water but won’t release it until there’s a significant amount of heat in room.

In general Sacco recommends that every data center, whether new or old, should have a multilayered system in place for fire protection. That includes having latest fire suppression system but also doing periodic testing, assigning responsibility for system upkeep, and integrating fire protection with other temperature controls.