What is a VPS
VPS stands for virtual private server – a dedicated server divided in to a number of virtual servers. Each of them may run a unique operating system which enable it to be separately restarted. VPS enables hosting companies to host a number of on-line companies on a single, physical host server. With VPS you still share the same physical hard drive as other sites. Virtual private server web hosting gives much better control as well as superior overall performance. This is because critical system resources are effectively and sufficiently allocated.
Virtual private server hosting technology was developed by Verio over 10 years ago, influenced by the idea of a “virtual machine.” Despite sharing server resources, each Virtual private server is completely isolated with its own file system, processes, users, applications, and resource allocations. VPS enables companies to keep total management with the versatility to install software and configure the server to meet individual needs including hosting multiple Websites with separate domains and unlimited email accounts. VPS is a form of hosting that partitions one physical server into multiple “virtual” servers. Each virtual server is fully isolated, can run its own operating system and can be independently rebooted.
Virtual private servers bridge the gap between shared web hosting services and dedicated hosting services , giving independence from other customers of the VPS service in software terms but at less cost than a physical dedicated server. As a VPS runs its own copy of its operating system, customers have superuser -level access to that operating system instance, and can install almost any software that runs on the OS. Virtual Private Servers fills the gap between shared hosting and dedicated servers providing small to medium sized businesses and websites with the reliability and control of dedicated hosting but with a cheaper cost per month. Compare editorial and user reviews before choosing a plan. Virtual Private Servers are the most advanced step in server virtualization technology. They are used to partition a single physical server into many (as many as 1000) isolated virtual private servers.
Virtual Private Servers are a clever way to host your web site. If you’re looking for more control and more performance then VPS web hosting is for you. Virtual private server technology uses a shared network, but unlike traditional shared hosting each user gets a set amount of system resources to use. This prevents individual users from going over their allotted amount of resources and therefore solves many of the problems associated with traditional shared hosting services. Virtual Private Servers (VPS) provide you with the freedom and scalability of a Dedicated Server, but without the extensive overhead, allowing you to take full advantage of cutting-edge technology at a fraction of the price.
How Entertainment Surveys Made Me Cooler and How That Helps You
When I first got to college, I didn’t know a lot of hip things. I was from a fair small city and was suddenly in a much larger one, with people of all backgrounds. I wanted to be able to have common ground in our conversations, so I started reading music and movie blogs, and inadvertently stumbled upon the tool that created my hipness: entertainment surveys.
Blogs helped me gain a base knowledge, but most blogs are reporting on things after they become cool, not before. I wanted to know what things were on the verge of trending, on the verge of making it big, and explore them myself. Entertainment surveys are great for that. Because they ask such a wide range of people their interests, they cover a wide range of areas.
I knew some about pop-punk before college, but almost nothing about indie rock or hip-hop. The right entertainment surveys would talk exclusively about the latter, allowing me to gain knowledge in areas where I was previously ignorant. I became a champion for a lot of bands or artists, encouraging friends to buy their music and local clubs to have them play shows.
I didn’t seek out entertainment surveys solely in an attempt to be cool, I genuinely wanted to know about the types of things that everyone else was talking out. Becoming incredibly cool was a side benefit. And after a while, to my surprise, I became a taste-maker. Instead of trying to keep up with the hip kids, I was the one they were trying to follow! It was pretty crazy for me, but also inspiring.
I got my own on-campus radio show and began playing some of my favorite acts. This increased their popularity amongst the student body and I would often hear songs from very obscure bands played at parties–solely because I had played them on my show. Without entertainment surveys, I would have had a harder time finding those up-and-comers, and they would have gotten far few record sales.
Entertainment surveys also directly helped my radio show. I started a show blog after a few months and used that to post the show’s play lists, information about local bands, and other tidbits. I would also occasionally put up my own entertainment surveys for listeners to fill out. The more people answered, the better I could figure out what they did/didn’t like about the show and tailor it accordingly.
Some people are born cool, others have coolness thrust upon them. I became cool mostly through luck, some dedication, and the invaluable help of some good entertainment surveys. Those tips may not work for you, but it’s worth a show. I have no regrets.
Zoe Holmes is a New York-based Midwesterner. She now just fills out entertainment surveys, spreading the cool to others.
Three Emerging Technologies that Will Change the World
I was speaking with a friend the other night about his great grandfather. His great grandfather was born in 1875. He lived until 1965. Can you imagine the technology that this man saw come online? Let me name a few: the typewriter, the electric dental drill, the telephone, the phonograph, the incandescent light bulb, the hearing aid, the electric fan, the dishwasher, the escalator, the airplane, the Model T automobile, the air conditioner, the defibrillator, the atomic bomb, the electric guitar, the nuclear submarine, nylon, the polio vaccine, and the laser. He died right when the first minicomputer was coming to fruition. All of that in the span of his lifetime. Which leads me to the topic of this article. Technology has completely changed the way we live. And technological advances have accelerated at unbelievable speeds. Technology is converging in ways no one could have foreseen. I want to highlight some of the most interesting technologies out there. These are technologies that will change the world, for good and bad.
Nano Technology
Probably the most interesting and frightening of the emerging technologies is nano technology. Nano technology is a cross disciplinary field that deals with building and synthesizing materials at scales of 100nm or less. Nano technology usually works in one of two ways. It either pulls smaller parts together to build or it breaks bigger parts down. The parts are then used to form smaller, new materials. But why is nano technology so important?
Nano technology is important because it will have massive effects across every area of life. As I write this, researchers are working on a nano particle to target cancer cells in lungs. In 2004, Rice University tested gold nano particle cancer treatment. In this treatment, these 150 nanometer gold particles were injected into the blood stream of cancerous mice. Gold particles at this size pass into tumors, but not healthy tissue. The researchers then passed infrared through the mice. The tumorous cells absorbed the infrared, heated up, and were destroyed. They are also working on quantum dots that allow doctors to easily identify multiple diseases quickly and accurately. But the uses don’t stop there. Nanotechnology will drive down the scale of electronics. This will lead incredibly small devices. The applications are limitless. And you can bet that the military will be clamoring for nano technology. The military is looking to have numerous nanotechnologies online by the year 2015. Such advances include performance enhancing nanotechnology that aids bodily functions. These will include response times, oxygen use, and heightened senses. But nanotechnology can also be used for reconnaissance and combat. Nanobots could scout areas without being seen. They could also enter into enemies for espionage. They could kill targets from within the host’s body. The possibilities are frightening.
Alternative Energy & Fuels
When gas prices skyrocketed this past year, many people suddenly took an interest in alternative energy and fuels. And because demand rose, companies suddenly found themselves forced to take interest. Most of the common arguments for alternative energy and fuels center around issues of pollution, cost, dependence, and jobs.
What most people don’t realize is that alternative energy and fuels always have environmental effects. This can be in the form of heat generation, air pollutants, waste by-products, land usage, extraction, etc. Instead, we have to talk about pros and cons around each type of energy and fuel. There is no silver bullet. Costs, dependence, and jobs also vary depending on the energy type.
There are a host of alternative energies being tested. Wind powered energy plants are already in place in many parts of the world. Solar energy production has taken huge steps forward with the help of nano technology. One such company is Nanosolar. Nanosolar is producing solar cells that are 100 times thinner than conventional cells. Not only are the cells cheaper to produce, but they also convert the solar energy much more efficiently. Ocean thermal energy conversion (OTEC) uses the temperature differences in the ocean layers to produce energy. And OTEC can utilize this colder water (36 degree F cooler) in other things like on shore agriculture and refrigeration. And the list goes on.
Massive interest was generated in alternative fuels this past year when gas prices hit record levels. New developments in battery technology could help. One such development is Millennium Cell’s hydrogen battery technology. This technology differs greatly from traditional rechargeable batteries in that it’s instantly rechargeable. It also has a much great efficiency for energy conversion, so it is much smaller and lighter. There is also greater reuse efficiency since you don’t need to replace the entire battery. You only need to replace the energy module. Developments are continuing in biodiesel, electric, hydrogen, methanol, etc. I think there could be some serious future synergy between nano technology and alternative energy.
“Bionetics”
This is my name for the incorporation of technology into the body. The dermal display is a great indication of things to come. Though I have yet to find a working demo version of this concept, I have no doubt that it will become a reality. The display would be driven by millions of nanobots. These nanobots would display light when touched. This would print a display onto your hand, or wherever the nanobot display would be housed. And this is where it gets really interesting. The display nanobots would be connected to millions of other fixed and mobile nanobots throughout the patient’s body. This would give instant readings on hundreds of vital statistics. Again, nanotechnology plays a strong role here.
The bionics revolution is already underway. There have been four major cases of robotic limbs recently, the latest being a woman. The robotic limbs take advantage of the functional nerve endings in the limb stump. These nerve endings are used to actuate the robotic limb and to provide feedback to the brain. More money is being poured into robotic limbs every year.
“Functional bionetics” are implants that enhance our lives. And you may be surprised to know that people are actively doing this as I write. People are inserting tiny electronics in their bodies that will unlock their front doors and their cars. The same technology is being used to unlock computers. But it doesn’t stop there. There is talk of implanting devices that will carry health information. You could be carted into a hospital totally unconscious and they would be able to access all of your past medical history. Most of this is done through RFID technology.
“Bionetic networks” will be networks of connected bionetic devices. This would allow people to share sensation, feelings, and communication. If this sounds completely fictional, I invite you to consider the work of Kevin Warwick, Professor of Cybernetics at the University of Reading, England. He has implanted an extra-sensory device that interfaces with one put in his wife. They were implanted in their arms. The first experiments are aimed at exchanging sensory inputs, like pain. The hope is to extend that to other, more complicated neurological processes like thoughts and emotion. Obviously, that would drastically change relationships and indeed the world. Forget about your teens text messaging, maybe they will be brain linking in the future. Now that’s really scary!
What will we be able to say came online in our lifetimes? I’m sure we could already list a lot of important technologies. But keep your eyes out for these emerging technologies. They are set to change the rules of our world. These technologies will upset economies, change military tactics, empower people, and be used to control others. Keep an eye on them.
Paul McGillivary has been a technologist for 15 years. In that time, Paul has experienced thousands of technology problems, challenges, and products. He brings this experience to bear in the articles that he presents.
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