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Ideal for protecting computers, printers, routers, and other hard-to-replace electronic devices from damage, the Belkin BV108050fc06 Advanced Surge Protector features eight outlets rated to protect against a surge of up to 3,000 joules. The inclusion of two USB ports allows handheld devices like phones and MP3 players to be charged with ease.

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The Sunforce 11240 1000-Watt Pro Series Pure Sine Wave Inverter converts DC power into clean, stable AC power that is ideal for running home appliances, pumps, and motors. It provides 2000 Watts of peak surge power to get your gear started, and 1000 Watts of continuous power to keep it running. Pure Sine Wave inversion guarantees optimum compatibility with sensitive equipment, computers, motors, televisions and more. Compact and portable, this inverter is perfect for use at worksites, on boats, or for permanent use in a solar power setup. Use solar power to charge batteries and create AC power Safe, Clean and Reliable Power--Right Where You Need It Sunforce Pro Series Pure Sine Wave Inverters stay safe, quiet and cool while providing clean, stable power. They convert the energy stored in 12-Volt batteries or other DC power sources into the AC electrical power that many home appliances and tools need. Pure Sine Wave Inverters provide clean power with very low harmonic distortion, and no static or humming noise. This allows for a clearer picture on televisions and monitors, and less static or noise in audio systems. Motors and pumps run more efficiently, quietly and will produce less heat. Pure sine wave inverters are also ideal for computers, laptops, printers, faxes, HDTVs and electronic game systems. Pure sine wave power better performance Weighing only 11 pounds, this unit is compact, portable and can be easily installed right where you need it. It is equipped with two 110-Volt household electrical outlets, and provides 1000-Watts of continuous power with 2000 Watts of surge power capability. The Sunforce 1000-Watt Pro Series Pure Sine Wave Inverter is so advanced that it is patented, and includes numerous safety features to keep you and your gear safe. It comes equipped with an audible overload alarm with LED light, a high-speed cooling fan, and a soft-start system. The unit will automatically shut down in the event of short-circuits, low battery power, DC input voltage overload, output overload, or excessive temperature. It even comes with a remote control modular connector cable and key-chain remote for your convenience. Key Component of Solar Power Systems A power inverter changes the DC power stored in 12-Volt batteries into AC power, which is the same kind of power used in your home. The inverter is attached to one or several batteries, which serve as your power source. The devices that you want to run are then plugged into the outlets on the front of the inverter. An extension cord can be used for devices that are located farther away. Once set up, simply turn on the inverter and then turn on each device. The attached batteries will discharge as the inverter draws power from them, and will need to be periodically recharged. Solar power is one of the most convenient and cleanest ways to recharge 12-Volt batteries. With a solar power setup, you can generate free power anywhere the sun shines--even in remote locations. Once connected to solar panels and a charge controller, your batteries will be automatically recharged by sunlight and will provide the inverter with clean, renewable power for your equipment. Better Technology Keeps Your Components Safe Some power inverters use a modified sine wave instead of a pure sine wave. This modified power wave is not exactly the same as electricity from the power grid, and appears as a choppy squared-off wave when viewed through an oscilloscope. The voltage fluctuates with this type of inverter and may cause difficulties running sensitive electronic equipment. You may notice that digital clocks lose time, the picture appears wavy on screens, and motors run roughly; these are indications that you require a pure sine wave inverter.

The Sunforce 1000 Watt pure-sine inverter converts 12V DC to 110V AC of pure-sine wave power. Operates pumps, mini motors and appliances that won't run on modified sine wave inverters. An ideal choice for sensitive electronics. Power Supply: 12V DC, Continuous Watts: 1,000, Surge Watts: 2,000, Surge Amps: 16, AC Outlets (qty.): (2) 110V, DC Outlets (qty.): 1, LED Indicators: Yes, Modified Sine Wave: No, True Sine Wave: Yes, Soft Start Technology (SST): Yes, Short Circuit Protection: Yes, Low Battery Protection: Yes, High Temperature Protection: Yes, Overload Protection: Yes, Low Voltage Protection: Yes, Over Voltage Protection: Yes, Cables Included: No, Needs to be Hardwired: Optional, Dimensions L x W x H (in.): 14 3/4 x 11 x 6 3/8

Adult-Navy BlueHandcrafted in the MDF artisan tradition by master craftsmen since 1971. 100% Latex Free.Whether at home, in the office or on the road, this conventional easy-to-use blood pressure machine offers the convenience, portability, accuracy and trouble-free operation that are ideal for home practitioners and self-administering BP users. Gauge:A precise 300mmHg manometer attaining the accuracy of +/- 3 mmHg without pin stop. The easily identifiable high-contrast Dial is imprinted with mmHg and kPa (kilopascal) measurements for instant conversion. The die cast zinc manometer housing is finished in textured baked enamel and outfitted with a heavy-duty clip to easily attach to the gauge holder on the Cuff. Cuff & Inflation Bag: Abrasion, chemical and moisture resistant, adult Velcro Cuff is constructed of high-molecular polymer Nylon. The artery indicator label and index range ensure proper cuffing to attain correct arterial compression. The universal seamless Inflation Bag is crack and stick-resistant, high-density hypoallergenic latex-free PVC. The Nylon Cuff of the 808 is equipped with two options: Self-Taking Kit, has a D-ring cuff that is outfitted with an attached Single Head Stethoscope, providing home users with a true self-monitoring Blood Pressure unit. The Two-Party Kit, equipped with a professional cuff, (same cuff as used on 808B), with an unattached Single-Head Stethoscope, is for practitioners who prefer manual positioning of the Stethoscope to detect the brachial pulse. Inflation Bulb & Valve:Deluxe chrome-plated brass screw-type Valve delivers precise deflation control rate. The Inflation Bulb is constructed of crack, stick-resistant, high-density hypoallergenic latex-free PVC.

Automatic backup with Time Machine - Time Capsule works automatically with Time Machine in Mac OS X Leopard to create the perfect no-hassle backup solution : Server-grade storage - The massive 2TB server-grade hard drive gives you all the capacity and safety you need for backing up all your Mac computers : Easy wireless networking - Connect your DSL or cable modem to Time Capsule, then quickly set it up with the easy-to-use AirPort Utility, which is included for both Mac OS X and Windows : Simultaneous dual-band Wi-Fi - For maximum range and compatibility, Time Capsule works simultaneously on both the 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands, allowing all the devices on the network to use the most efficient band automatically : Guest networking - Now you can set up a separate Wi-Fi network with a separate password for your visitors : Wireless drive sharing - Time Capsule also works great as a wireless hard drive, whether you have a Mac or a PC : Print without wires - Print documents, photos, and more from any room in your home or office to a central printer connected to Time Capsule via USB : Strong security and access controls - Protect yourself with the built-in firewall and industry-standard encryption technologies including WPA/WPA2 and 128-bit WEP : Works with iPhone, Apple TV and more - Time Capsule works with Mac computers, PCs, iPhone, iPod touch, Apple TV, and virtually all 802.11a/b/g/n Wi-Fi wireless devices, all at the same time : System Requirements - : For Time Machine backup - : Mac with Mac OS X Leopard : For setup and administration - : Mac computer with Mac OS X v.10.4 or later, CD drive, and Ethernet or wireless networking capability : PC with Windows XP (SP2) or Windows Vista, CD drive, and Ethernet or wireless networking capability : For wireless client access - : Mac with AirPort or AirPort Extreme wireless capability : PC with 802.11a/b/g/n : For shared hard drive - : Mac with Mac OS X v10.4.8 or later : PC with Window

The Time Capsule 2TB from Apple is an Internet router with a built-in hard drive, designed for use with OS X Leopard's Time Machine backup software. It can backup your Mac over Wi-Fi, ensuring that your data is always protected. It even features a USB port for printer and hard disk sharing. The router allows you to share your Internet connection between several computers via the draft 802.11n wireless protocol. It also features three standard 10/100/1000Mbps RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet ports. The router is fully backwards compatible with legacy 802.11a/b/g devices. The Time Capsule features a firewall to protect you from malicious software that can attack your computer from the Internet, as well as wireless security to insure that your data remains private. It can serve as an Internet router for both Macs and PCs.

With the Apple Time Capsule, you'll be able to give your computer automatic, constant protection over a blazing-fast, secure wireless connection. Time Capsule includes a wireless hard drive designed to work with Time Machine in Mac OS X Leopard or later. Just set Time Capsule as the designated backup drive for Time Machine, and that's it. One-click continuous backup for your Mac using Time Machine. Works with multiple Macs. This 4th generation version of Time Capsule features a 2 TB hard drive. It also operates in the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands simultaneously to ensure top performance for all your devices, and it provides a Guest Networking option for easy Internet sharing. You'll be able to share your entire wireless network with up to 50 users at the same time as well as turn a USB hard drive into a shared drive that's accessible wirelessly on your network and now over the Internet. One-Click Continuous Backup Time Capsule is your one place for backing up everything. Its massive 2 TB server-grade hard drive gives you all the capacity and safety you need. So whether you have 250 songs or 250,000 songs to back up, you won't run out of room. Depending on how much data you have, your initial backup with Time Capsule could take overnight or longer. After it completes, only changed files are backed up--automatically, wirelessly, and in the background--you'll never have to worry about backing up again. And new technologies in Time Capsule and refinements to Time Machine make backing up to Time Capsule even faster than before. If you have multiple Mac computers in your house, Time Capsule can back up and store files for each Mac running Mac OS X Leopard or later on your wireless network--no need to attach an external drive to each Mac every time you want to back up. Works with Mac and PC Time Capsule with Time Machine in Mac OS X Leopard or later is the ideal backup solution. But that doesn't mean Mac OS X Tiger, Windows XP, and Windows Vista users can't enjoy the benefits of Time Capsule, too. Because Time Capsule mounts as a wireless hard drive, Tiger and Windows users simply access Time Capsule directly from the wireless network for exchanging and storing files quickly and easily. Simultaneous Wireless-N Dual-Band Support The Apple Time Capsule is based on the Wireless-N (IEEE 802.11n) specification and it uses multiple-input multiple-output (MIMO) to transmit multiple data streams simultaneously--resulting in data transfer speeds up to five times those of 802.11g wireless networks while also providing up to twice the range. It's compatible with Mac computers, PCs, and wireless devices such as iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch that use 802.11a, 802.11b, or 802.11g technologies. Additionally, some Wi-Fi devices use the 2.4 GHz wireless band (such as the iPhone, iPod touch, and other devices using 802.11b/g). And other devices can use both the 2.4 GHz spectrum as well as the higher speed 5 GHz spectrum--such as 802.11n-based Mac computers and Apple TV. Time Capsule operates simultaneously on both bands, without you having to choose one spectrum over the other--enabling your Wi-Fi devices to receive optimal performance in speed and range. Plus, devices that can connect to Time Capsule on either band will automatically use the best available band. Share a printer with your networked Macs and PCs. Gigabit Ethernet In addition to Wi-Fi networking, Time Capsule includes three Gigabit Ethernet ports for fast wired connectivity with desktop computers, network drives, and more. Guest Networking Capabilities Allow guests to use your Internet connection without sharing your password or giving them access to the rest of your network. Simply enable the guest networking feature using the AirPort Utility application and create a separate Wi-Fi network just for your friends. You can set up this guest network with a different password or with none at all. Your primary network--including your printer, attached drives, or other devices--remains secure. Wireless Printing With its wireless printing capabilities, you can plug a printer into Time Capsule, add it to the printer list on your Mac or PC, and start printing--all without a cable tethered to a computer. Time Capsule uses the Mac- and PC-compatible Bonjour networking technology to let everyone on the network take advantage of one centrally available printer. Specifications Storage 2 TB Serial ATA server-grade hard disk drive Wireless Protocols IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n Frequency Bands 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz simultaneously Compatibility Interoperable with Wi-Fi Certified 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, or 802.11n enabled Mac computers, iPad, iPhone, iPod touch, and Windows-based PCs NAT, DHCP, PPPoE, VPN Passthrough (IPSec, PPTP, and L2TP), DNS Proxy, SNMP, IPv6 (6to4 and manual tunnels) Size and Weight 7.7 x 7.7 x 1.4 inches (LxWxH) 3.5 pounds Interfaces One Gigabit Ethernet WAN port for connecting a DSL or cable modem Three Gigabit Ethernet LAN ports for connecting computers or network devices USB 2.0 port for connecting a USB printer or USB external hard drive 802.11n wireless Security Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA/WPA2) Wireless security (WEP) configurable for 40-bit and 128-bit encryption MAC address filtering NAT firewall Support for RADIUS authentication 802.1X, PEAP, LEAP, TTLS, TLS, FAST Time-based access control What's in the Box Time Capsule, power supply with cord, printed documentation

Back up a lifetime s worth of memories with the Time Capsule, a wireless hard drive that works seamlessly with Time Machine in Mac OS X Leopard. Its also a full-featured 802.11n Wi-Fi base station with simultaneous dual-band support. Time Capsule, 2TB CD with AirPort Utility (Mac and Windows), AirPort Disk Utility for Mac OS X v10.4 and Windows, 802.11n Enabler for Mac OS X v10.4, and Bonjour for Windows Power cord Printed and electronic documentation

Compact, lightweight and portable, this Happy CamperT Multifunction 10 in 1Compass is a must have camping and hiking tool. You have your pocket knife with all of its useful tools, now get it's perfect partner - the pocket compass with LED flashlight, thermometer, hygrometer, reflector, level, compass, whistle, flint with striking blade, magnifier and ruler. So many useful tools in this tiny 3 x 1 x 1.5 inch instrument. Features Include:Lightweight, portable and easy to useCompassThermometerFlint with striking bladeWhistleReflectorLevelerHygrometer1 LED flashlightRuler (3cm long) and magnifier in one unitTemperature range: -20~60 centigradeHygrometer range: 0% ~ 100%Flashlight is powered by 2 x CR1220 button cell with ON/OFF switch for easy operationThis Flashlight Compass is perfect for camping, leisure hiking, and traveling.Attached hand strap for easy carryingIt is an ideal little present and handy toolDimension Folded: 3 x 1 x 1.5

The Sunforce 11260 2500-Watt Pro Series Pure Sine Wave Inverter converts DC power into clean, stable AC power that is ideal for running home appliances, pumps, and motors. It provides 5000 Watts of peak surge power to get your gear started, and 2500 Watts of continuous power to keep it running. Pure Sine Wave inversion guarantees optimum compatibility with sensitive equipment, computers, motors, televisions and more. Compact and portable, this inverter is perfect for use at worksites, on boats, or for permanent use in a solar power setup. Use solar power to charge batteries and create AC power Safe, Clean and Reliable Power--Right Where You Need It Sunforce Pro Series Pure Sine Wave Inverters stay safe, quiet and cool while providing clean, stable power. They convert the energy stored in 12-Volt batteries or other DC power sources into the AC electrical power that many home appliances and tools need. Pure Sine Wave Inverters provide clean power with very low harmonic distortion, and no static or humming noise. This allows for a clearer picture on televisions and monitors, and less static or noise in audio systems. Motors and pumps run more efficiently, quietly and will produce less heat. Pure sine wave inverters are also ideal for computers, laptops, printers, faxes, HDTVs and electronic game systems. Pure sine wave power better performance Weighing only 22 pounds, this unit is compact, portable and can be easily installed right where you need it. It is equipped with four 110-Volt household electrical outlets, and provides 2500-Watts of continuous power with 5000 Watts of surge power capability. The Sunforce 2500-Watt Pro Series Pure Sine Wave Inverter is so advanced that it is patented, and includes numerous safety features to keep you and your gear safe. It comes equipped with an audible overload alarm with LED light, a high-speed cooling fan, and a soft-start system. The unit will automatically shut down in the event of short-circuits, low battery power, DC input voltage overload, output overload, or excessive temperature. It even comes with a remote control modular connector cable and key-chain remote for your convenience. Key Component of Solar Power Systems A power inverter changes the DC power stored in 12-Volt batteries into AC power, which is the same kind of power used in your home. The inverter is attached to one or several batteries, which serve as your power source. The devices that you want to run are then plugged into the outlets on the front of the inverter. An extension cord can be used for devices that are located farther away. Once set up, simply turn on the inverter and then turn on each device. The attached batteries will discharge as the inverter draws power from them, and will need to be periodically recharged. Solar power is one of the most convenient and cleanest ways to recharge 12-Volt batteries. With a solar power setup, you can generate free power anywhere the sun shines--even in remote locations. Once connected to solar panels and a charge controller, your batteries will be automatically recharged by sunlight and will provide the inverter with clean, renewable power for your equipment. Better Technology Keeps Your Components Safe Some power inverters use a modified sine wave instead of a pure sine wave. This modified power wave is not exactly the same as electricity from the power grid, and appears as a choppy squared-off wave when viewed through an oscilloscope. The voltage fluctuates with this type of inverter and may cause difficulties running sensitive electronic equipment. You may notice that digital clocks lose time, the picture appears wavy on screens, and motors run roughly; these are indications that you require a pure sine wave inverter.

The Sunforce 2500 Watt Pure Sine Wave Inverter is the perfect solution to power home appliances directly from your 12 volt battery. Pure Sine Wave inverters provide clean power with very low harmonic distortion, no static or humming noise. As a result, this inverter will supply stable power to run small electronic tools, air pumps, electronic doors, small motors and refrigerators that a modified sine wave inverter cannot. With a high surge power of 5000 Watts and continuous power of 2500 Watts, this product is the ideal solution for power failure emergencies. Safety features include low battery shut down, a soft start system, DC input overload voltage, output overload, overload temperature, short circuit shut down and a high speed cooling fan. The unit is equipped with four 110 volt household electrical outlets. The system includes a DC/AC power inverter remote control and an LCD digital display. Power Supply: 12V DC, Continuous Watts: 2,500, Surge Watts: 5,000, Surge Amps: 10A per channel (4 channels), AC Outlets (qty.): (4) 110V, DC Outlets (qty.): 1, USB Ports (qty.): No, LED Indicators: Yes, Modified Sine Wave: No, True Sine Wave: Yes, Soft Start Technology (SST): Yes, Short Circuit Protection: Yes, Low Battery Protection: Yes, High Temperature Protection: Yes, Overload Protection: Yes, Low Voltage Protection: Yes, Over Voltage Protection: Yes, Cables Included: No, Needs to be Hardwired: Optional can be if desired, Dimensions L x W x H (in.): 16 x 18 7/8 x 7

500 Watt Maximum Capacity, heavy-duty continuous use transformer Converts 110/120 V to 220/240 V OR converts 220/240 V to 110/120 V (switch is on back of unit) On/Off switch with indicator lamp 3 outlets on front of unit (outlets accept 3 or 2 prong US plugs and 2 prong Euro/Asian plugs) Insulated power cord is hard wired with a grounded European Shucko plug also good for Asian outlets Comes with 2 prong US adapter to enable non-grounded use in the USA, Canada and Mexico (grounded 3 prong US adapter also available - Item No. VP 13) Easy to carry with attached handle, heavy-duty metal casing Fuse Protected. Transformer Purchase Guide: Remember to leave at least a 60%-70% slack for the transformer. For the TVs, the power surge margin is 5 times the wattage of the TV. Heating appliances, laser printers and power tools spike when you turn them on. For these products you need to buy a transformer that is at least 3 times the items capacity.

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Apple Remote Desktop 3.2 is the best way to manage the Macs on your network. Distribute software, provide real-time online help to end-users, create detailed software and hardware reports, and automate your routine management tasks all from your own.

Every Mac computer is easy to use and simple to maintain--thanks to advanced Mac OS X features like Software Update, powerful preferences, and built-in networking. Now with Apple Remote Desktop 3, you can enjoy the same ease of use when you're managing more than one Mac. Whether you're responsible for a small business with a few computers, a midsize creative group, or an educational institution with a network of thousands, Apple Remote Desktop 3 enables you to manage all these computers--all from your own Mac. Distribute software, provide real-time online help to end users, create detailed software and hardware reports, and automate routine management tasks--all without leaving your desk. Apple Remote Desktop 3 is a suite of integrated desktop management tools that facilitate a wide range of IT tasks. Using a single affordable product, you can distribute software, control and configure computers, offer live online help and training, run detailed reports, and implement security policies. Because Apple Remote Desktop allows you to work remotely and efficiently, you can accomplish more in less time--without ever needing to leave your desk and often without interrupting your users. What's New in Apple Remote Desktop 3 Built to leverage the powerful capabilities in Mac OS X Tiger, the world's most advanced operating system, Apple Remote Desktop 3 offers more than 50 new features for managing networked Mac OS X systems. These include: Remote Spotlight search. With the revolutionary Spotlight technology in Mac OS X Tiger, you can perform lightning-fast searches on remote systems. Summary results for each client are updated instantly as results are returned. Administrators can view details or refine searches further using additional qualifiers on different types ofmetadata. Results can be viewed on remote client systems, copied back to the administrator system, or deleted. Remote Desktop widget. This new Dashboard widget provides you with instantaneous, at-a-glance views of remote computers in your system. The Remote Desktop widget is fully integrated with the computer lists that you've defined in Apple Remote Desktop. Automator actions. Apple Remote Desktop 3 includes more than 30 Automator actions. Administrators can chain actions together to create powerful system administration workflows. Save your Automator workflows as plug-ins to provide an easy, customized interface to Apple Remote Desktop capabilities. Remote Drag and Drop. Transfer files between two computers easily by dropping a file or folder from your computer onto a remotely controlled computer--or from a remote computer onto your own. Remote Copy and Paste. Copy and paste information between your local computer and a remote computer. AutoInstall. With automatic, policy-based installation of software packages, you can stage software to install on remote, mobile, or offline systems. AutoInstall is ideal for distributing software to mobile computers. Power Copy. A new file copy engine uses multicast technology and supports 64-bit file sizes, network bandwidth limits, and optional encryption of data streams. A new permissions editor can specify the user and group ownership permissions of a copied file on a remote computer. Curtain Mode. When controlling a remote computer, administrators can now choose to block the remote user's view of the desktop with a virtual "curtain." User History report. Administrators can find out which users have logged in to which computers on their network, making it easy to monitor networks for unauthorized computer use. Application Usage report. Administrators can view details on which applications have been used on remote systems, ensuring compliance with software licenses. Task Templates. Apple Remote Desktop 3 allows you to save task settings as templates for later use. The Task Template menu comes populated with more than 30 sample UNIX scripts. It's also easy to add your own favorites to the list for convenient access. Software Distribution Apple Remote Desktop 3 is an ideal solution for installing or upgrading software across multiple Mac systems. Whether it's a new version of Mac OS X or a suite of applications, it's easy to keep all of your computers up to date--without interrupting your users or requiring any user interaction. Users don't even need to be logged in. And with the new AutoInstall feature, administrators can initiate a software installation and let Apple Remote Desktop 3 take care of the rest. Network Copy Performance Apple Remote Desktop 3 performs copy operations up to 11 times faster than its predecessor, Apple Remote Desktop 2.2, with best performance over a Gigabit Ethernet network. Installing Software Use the Install Packages task pane to choose the software you wish to distribute. If you have more than one package to install, you don't have to wait for one installation to finish before starting the next one: Apple Remote Desktop 3 allows you to specify multiple applications for successive installation. Apple Remote Desktop tasks can be executed immediately, scheduled to run at a specified date and time, or saved for future execution. Apple Remote Desktop 3 allows you to view a list of your previously executed tasks, as far back as you choose. AutoInstall Ideal for managing mobile computers, this new feature enables automatic, policy-based installation of software packages on remote systems. Start by using Apple Remote Desktop 3 to set up a list of target computers, whether they're offline or on the network, for software installation or update. With AutoInstall, you can copy the install package to a Task Server, which will attempt to contact the target computers. If the computers are on the network, the Task Server can execute the installation immediately. For offline clients, the Task Server holds the package and installs it automatically as soon as a target computer connects to the network, keeping track of which computers have had the software successfully installed. After installation, your installer files are deleted from the client system automatically. Apple Remote Desktop can even restart the client system remotely. Software installations can be deployed immediately or scheduled for a later date and time--for example, when network traffic is low or when users are typically away from their computers. For applications that require only drag-and-drop installation, you can use the File Copy feature for software distribution. File Copy is also useful for distributing files and folders, such as fonts and configuration files, to an exact location in the client's hard drive. Asset Management As an administrator or support professional, you need to keep track of the configuration of Mac systems in your organization. Apple Remote Desktop 3 allows you to collect information on more than 200 hardware and software attributes, including memory, CPU, the version of the operating system, and hard disk size. This critical data can help you assess your organization's readiness for operating system or application updates and determine whether any additional software or hardware is needed for the migration. It's also valuable for help desk professionals to have configuration details on systems that are experiencing problems. With the new Spotlight search capability, you can quickly search remote computers and copy the results back to the administrator computer--or delete them entirely. Also new are User History and Application Usage reports that provide specific information to help you monitor software compliance and the security of your systems. Remote Spotlight Search Apple Remote Desktop 3 extends the revolutionary Spotlight technology in Mac OS X Tiger, so administrators can perform comprehensive, lightning-fast searches not only on their own computer, but on any Mac on the network. Whether you're looking for a file, application, or image, Spotlight can find it. Results are returned instantly--from the first letter you type--and updated continuously with no lag times or slowdowns. You can refine searches using different metadata types or additional qualifying filters. With Apple Remote Desktop 3, administrators can display the search results on remote systems, copy results back to their own computer, or simply delete them. Usage Reports The new User History report gives detailed information on who is using a computer, when they logged in and out, and how they accessed the computer. The Application Usage report details which applications have been used on remote systems, including the number of launches of an application, the duration of the launch, and who executed the launch. Administrators can use this report to ensure compliance with their software license agreements and to discover any unauthorized use of applications. Install Packages task pane. Whether you're looking for a file, application, or image, Spotlight can find it. Hardware Reports Hardware reports cover details on hard drives, network interfaces, memory, USB and FireWire devices, and PCI cards. System Overview. This report provides information about a client's processor and memory, system software, AirPort setup, attached devices, displays, network settings, Lights Out Management configurations, system preferences, printer lists, and key software attributes. The report can be used to identify problems, verify system configurations before installing new software, or determine how many devices of a particular type, such as scanners, are being used in a particular lab. Storage. Information about the client's internal hard disks includes the hardware itself, the volumes on the disk, file system information, and journaling information. Network Interfaces. This report provides information for all active and inactive network interfaces, including detailed network input, network output, and Ethernet statistics from the client computer. Use this information to identify network errors or faulty network equipment, troubleshoot network performance, and query the network settings of client computers. Memory. Specific information about the memory (RAM) installed in the client system includes each memory module's size, type, speed, and slot location. Memory reports can be used to manage computer resources, troubleshoot hardware, or determine which client computer can best handle a memory-intensive application or task. FireWire Devices. Information on FireWire devices connected to the client computer includes the manufacturer, model, speed, software version, and firmware version for each device. USB Devices. Information on Universal Serial Bus devices connected to the client computer includes product name and ID, vendor name and ID, speed, and bus power for each device. PCI Cards. This report provides specific information about the PCI cards--such as card name, type, and vendor ID--installed in a client computer, as well as the card's slot location. Network Performance. This test measures and troubleshoots the communication between client computers and the administrator system. Use the report to help identify reasons for network communication problems that could affect Apple Remote Desktop. For example, if there are issues copying items to a particular client computer, the Network Performance report can isolate the problem to a particular cable or hub. Administration Settings. This report shows which Apple Remote Desktop 3 administration privileges are enabled or disabled. These privileges can also be found in the Sharing or Remote Desktop pane of System Preferences on individual client computers. Reporting Using Task Server You can use a computer other than the administrator computer to collect reporting data on an automated basis. By using a computer as a Task Server, you can always be ready for client computers to send their reporting information--while freeing up the administrator computer for other management tasks. Software Reports In addition to Spotlight search, Apple Remote Desktop 3 includes three types of software reports that provide details on file system attributes and installed application versions, as well as the results of its powerful file search capabilities. File Search. Specific information about files and folders on client systems allows you to audit installed applications. For example, to check compliance with license agreements, you can identify how many copies of a particular application are in use. You can also use File Search to search by file size, helping you identify large files and applications that may be taking up too much space on the hard drive. Software Version. Use this report to make sure that users have the latest and most appropriate application versions for their systems. Software Difference. This report can help you detect application versions that are out of date, nonstandard, or otherwise unacceptable--or learn whether a user has installed an unauthorized application. Remote Administration New in Apple Remote Desktop 3, you can save task settings as templates in the Task Template menu, making it easy to apply them at a later time. For the Send UNIX task, the Task Template menu comes populated with more than 30 sample scripts--just add your favorites to the list for convenient access. You can use more than a dozen commands securely on one or more remote Mac OS X client systems, including: Sleep, wake, restart, and shut down Power on computers that feature Lights Out Management Log out users Open files and applications Empty Trash Lock and unlock screens with a custom or default image Rename computers, with the option of adding unique numbers Set startup disk Send and execute remote shell scripts or UNIX commands With all Apple Remote Desktop commands, you can schedule tasks for a future date and time, choose a frequency for repeating the tasks, or save them--complete with current configuration and target computers--for later use. Designate the startup disk of client systems from your own computer. Apple Remote Desktop 3 allows you to observe and control remote Mac OS X systems from anywhere on the network. Remote Shell Scripts Thanks to the UNIX-based foundation of Mac OS X and a rich set of command-line tools, Apple Remote Desktop enables you to execute UNIX shell scripts and commands on multiple remote client systems and get feedback on their success or failure. This powerful capability gives you unlimited flexibility to accomplish system maintenance tasks--even if there is no explicit Apple Remote Desktop command for the task. What's more, Apple Remote Desktop includes two command-line tools--systemsetup and networksetup--that can set the Network, Energy Saver, and Date & Time system preferences. The Remote Shell Scripts command also benefits from the new Task Template feature in Apple Remote Desktop 3. Remote Boot Disk Selection Apple Remote Desktop 3 allows you to designate the startup disk of client systems from your own computer. This feature enables you to set any number of Mac computers to start up from a NetBoot or Network Install image or from a specific partition on the local hard drive--especially useful for deploying a standard desktop configuration across multiple systems, whether in classrooms, computer labs, kiosks, or compute clusters. After selecting the boot disk, you set the systems to restart immediately or at a later date and time. There's no need to travel from location to location configuring each system individually. Remote Assistance With powerful screen-sharing and text-messaging capabilities, Apple Remote Desktop 3 makes it easy to provide thorough technical assistance to the computer users in your organization. Observe and control one or many remote Mac OS X systems. Apple Remote Desktop 3 uses the Virtual Network Computing (VNC) standard--which means it's also possible to observe and control VNC-enabled Windows, Linux, and UNIX systems. New remote assistance capabilities, such as drag and drop and copy and paste, make interacting with client computers even easier. And when you're configuring sensitive information on remote systems, Curtain Mode provides an added degree of privacy. Observe and Control Apple Remote Desktop 3 allows you to observe and control remote Mac OS X systems from anywhere on the network. Each observe and control window includes a toolbar for adjusting the color depth of the remote screen; a screen capture button allows you to take snapshots of the remote screen. Toggle buttons let you switch between observe and control modes, sharing control and taking complete control of the mouse and keyboard, and fit-in-window and full-screen modes. With the fit-in-window mode, you can scale your view of the remote screen to fit your control window. Resizing the screen in your window also resizes the client screen. By scaling down the screen--and, as a result, transmitting less data--you can achieve better performance over slower network connections. Apple Remote Desktop 3 also lets you control computers that have multiple displays attached. You can choose to view all the displays in one virtual window or to view only one display at a time. Remote Drag and Drop Now it's easy to transfer files and folders between two computers. With the new Remote Drag and Drop feature, you can simply drag and drop a file or folder from your computer to a remotely controlled computer--or from a remote computer to your own. Remote Copy and Paste You can move text or images easily by copying and pasting them from your local computer to a remote computer. Curtain Mode Apple Remote Desktop 3 allows you to block the remote user's view of the desktop with a virtual "curtain." This gives administrators additional security when configuring sensitive information. Multi-Observe with System Status Indicators With Apple Remote Desktop 3, you can observe up to 50 screens simultaneously, so you quickly understand what's happening on your network. The multi-observe window allows you to specify the number of remote computer screens to display in one window. If you have more computers on your network than you wish to view in the multi-observe window, you can page through their screens based on an adjustable timer setting. As with the control and observe windows, you can specify the color depth at which the remote screens are displayed. New in Apple Remote Desktop 3 are system status indicators (SSIs) that provide at-a-glance information about the computers in your network. Under each screen, you'll see the name of the computer, the name of the current user, and the user's account picture. Red, yellow, and green indicators show the status of the computer. (Users who are color-blind can choose shapes to indicate status.) Click the indicator light to get details on available disk space, memory utilization, and CPU utilization. Screen Sharing and Text Messaging Apple Remote Desktop 3 enables you to select one or multiple Mac screens and share them with other Mac OS X systems. This feature is useful for demonstrating specific tasks or for training a group of computer users. Two-way text messaging allows you to broadcast text messages to one or more Mac OS X systems or to initiate private, real-time computer-to-computer text chat. With text messaging enabled, client users can also initiate text communications to request assistance from their administrator or help desk. Automation Apple Remote Desktop 3 includes more than 30 Automator actions, making it quick and easy to accomplish time-consuming, repetitive manual tasks. Automator Workflows With Automator and Apple Remote Desktop 3, it's easy to create custom administration workflows by chaining together individual actions. You can save these workflows as self-running applications, droplets, or plug-ins that can be accessed in an instant through Script Menu--whenever you need them. For example, you may need to configure a new batch of systems all at once: setting a corporate desktop, turning on remote access, setting Finder preferences such as Energy Saver settings, changing the time zone, and syncing the time to the corporate time server. By creating and saving a plug-in that accomplishes all these tasks in exactly the same way every time, you can streamline the process of configuring any new system. Once you've created a desktop management workflow, you can easily share it with less technical people in your organization. Teachers can use Automator actions and plug-ins to manage their classroom systems--for example, adjusting the volume on a computer or locking a screen--without needing to know anything about Apple Remote Desktop. This allows you to extend the power of Apple Remote Desktop and ensure consistent system administration standards across your organization.