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Two years ago I purchased my first digital camera. At that time, prices for a 3.0 and higher mega pixel camera were around $350. Since then, as with all electronic gadgets, prices have dropped significantly while the mega pixels have gone up. I chose the Fujifilm’s A303 digital camera, which has fared well for me, so permit me the opportunity to tell you why.
I desperately needed a digital camera when my web business took off. On many different occasions I found myself wanting to take a picture of a person, place or điều trị giun sán thing and having to rely on a 35mm camera. Trouble was I wasn’t very good at taking pictures. Usually my subject came out blurry or the picture needed cropping. Yes, getting pictures developed on disk would have resolved the latter problem, but it was the former problem — blurry pictures — that was causing me the most grief. If only I could see “on the spot” how my picture turned out. If it turned out poorly, I could reshoot. Naturally, a digital camera presented to me something that no 35mm camera could offer; I made the purchase of a 3.2 mega pixel camera by Fujifilm after considerable shopping around and reading product reviews online.
Packed within a tough grey shell, the A303 is lightweight and can fit easily into your pant pockets. The camera’s controls are simple to figure out and include a Menu/OK button, Back button, viewfinder, viewfinder lamp, a display buttion and LCD monitor to preview pictures without looking through the viewfinder or to review pictures already taken. A round dial in the back of the camera features a self timer mode where you can set the camera and ten seconds later have the picture go off. Great for when you want to get the entire family’s picture and no one is around to take it. There are also close up modes, still image, playback and movie modes. The movie mode results in a fairly choppy and short film, but it is a neat feature to have nevertheless.
The standard camera comes equipped with a 16mb picture card. Most people will find that inadequate, so I paid a little bit extra and bought the 64mb upgrade. I also purchased rechargeable AA batteries — it takes two — and a recharger. You will sap your batteries quickly if you take 30-40 or more pictures at a time, so the recharger makes sense. I purchased the accompanying Fujifilm carrying case to house my other supplies.
Pictures come out clear and in two years of picture taking I have not experienced a single problem with the camera. At 3.2 mega pixels the pictures are more than adequate as virtually everything I do gets posted to the internet. Supposedly you do not need more mega pixels when posting/viewing pictures online. With the included USB cable and HP software, you will be uploading pictures to the internet in no time.
If there are any drawbacks with the A303 there is just one and it is a glaring problem: the time between shots can seem endless! I suppose the elapsed time is only about ten seconds, but it seems like an eternity especially compared to 35mm cameras. Technological improvements have closed the gap considerably with newer models, but if you need this camera to take a group of shots quickly you will be disappointed.
All in all, the A303 is a very good camera. I give it a 4-star rating for ease of use, price, and dependability.
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Just because you have a small room does not mean that you cant enjoy the Lord of the Rings Trilogy or any other feature film that is best viewed on the latest in home theater advancements. You can bring all the qualities of the home theater system into a smaller apartment, or even enjoy the full effect in your bedroom, by choosing some home theater options that will fit better in your smaller space.
Start your search for the perfect home theater system in your small room by looking for the right television. Your television should not overwhelm everything else in the room, especially if you are choosing the components for a bedroom. High Definition and wide screen TVs are available in any size now, so it shouldnt be too difficult to find a screen that fits nicely into your room.
You might want to consider incorporating a cubby hole for your home theater in your smaller room. This will allow you to actually lessen the floor space that your system takes up, and will not make the room appear any smaller. Another idea is to buy a piece of furniture such as a compact entertainment cabinet, although keep in mind that this will cut down on the amount of space in a room that may already appear crowded. If you want to go this route, a good option is to utilize a cabinet which has a built-in slide drawer for your television, such as the ones used in hotels.
As far as the rest of the system in small rooms, the best bet for a general purpose home theater system is one of the many home theater systems sold in boxes, with all the components included. Look for a set that includes a DVD/CD player and wireless rear speakers, as you will not want a bunch of wires taking up the valuable space in your room. Avoid small satellite speakers, and look for woofers that are over 3 and a 7 or larger subwoofer.
Advanced home theater users may want to shop for their components separately, and this option will allow for greater flexibility and may help to match up to the dcor in your room. Remember to include all the components in your công dụng của tỏi search, and that your main objective is to cut down on the floor space used as much as possible, in both wiring and surface area.
A small room does not mean that you cant enjoy a wide range of experiences that come with a home theater system. A home theater system can be the perfect addition to a bedroom for watching a movie or listening to some music before you go to bed or when you are feeling under the weather. Shopping small will help save some money without taking away from the enjoyment of the overall experience- in fact, smaller rooms can be ideal for complete home theater systems as the sound is used more effectively. The key is not to overwhelm, but to make your audio/visual experience as realistic as possible.
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Unless youre mounting your new 42 inch LCD TV on the wall or on the ceiling, youll need a solid and reliable stand to support it. Many TVs come furnished with an appropriate stand, but some require that the stand be purchased separately. If the manufacturer furnishes your 42 inch LCD TV stand, and it meets your needs in terms of styling, youre in great shape. Because your 42 inch LCD TV could become an integral part of the rooms decorating scheme, though, you may choose to purchase a stand that matches the needs of your viewing habits, your home, and your sense of style.
Because a 42 inch LCD TV is reasonably heavy, the most important requirement is that any stand must handle the weight of your particular 42 inch LCD TV and must provide a stable base in case its bumped or jarred. For that reason, make sure the stand you purchase meets the unique weight and strength requirements of the 42 inch LCD TV you purchased. The last thing you want công dụng hành tây to have happen is for your new TV to become damaged simply because your stand wasnt up to the task. The owners manual for your 42 inch LCD TV will specify all the requirements of a suitable and effective TV stand for that model.
There are a few other considerations besides strength, though. Lets look at a few other decisions youll want to make to ensure you get the maximum enjoyment from your 42 inch LCD TV.
1. Determine if the stand needs to hold other audio-visual equipment? If you own a DVD player, use a cable converter, have game systems like an Xbox or a PS2, and/or have a home theater system, you may want your stand to house that equipment as well as support the 42 inch LCD TV itself. Make sure you pick a stand that has shelves or compartments for the equipment you own, or even may someday own.
2. Determine if the stand will position your TV at an optimal viewing height. The height of the TV is an individual choice make sure the stand you select will place your 42 inch LCD TV at the height you want. If you can, find an adjustable stand that gives you some flexibility. If not, determine the right height for you and select an appropriate height stand. An easy way to calculate your optimal height is to sit in your favorite chair or couch and determine how high your eye level is. Once youve determined eye level, make sure your 42 inch LCD TV will be centered at that point.
Many stands are pre-engineered to approximate an appropriate viewing level for the average person, but make sure youre comfortable with that height before you make a purchase. Some pedestal stands are adjustable; if you dont need storage space, check out a pedestal stand.
3. Check to see if the stand has integrated cable management. If youre buying a cabinet with a closed back, cable management probably isnt an issue, since youll have plenty of space to hide cables. If youre interested in a pedestal stand or a stand with an open back, make sure there are provisions built in to hide all the cables you may have. If you have a home theater, video gaming system, DVD player, and other components, youll have a large number of cables running from component to component make sure the stand gives you plenty of room to store those cables out of sight. The stand shouldnt just house your 42 inch LCD TV it should handle all the cables and components, too.
Once youve found the right 42 inch LCD TV, finding a stand suits your needs and fits youre your rooms dcor and design is important, too. Make sure you can enjoy your TV while its turned on, and how it looks when its not turned on.
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Sales of digital cameras seem to be exploding. This is not surprising as the quality of images from digital cameras improves and they become more affordable. In addition, consumers are becoming more comfortable with the idea of digital photography.
There are so many different types of digital cameras available choosing one which is best for your needs can become a very confusing decision. There are several things to consider when choosing a digital camera.
Types of Digital Camera.
There are basically three types of cameras whether you care shooting film or digital. Point and Shoot cameras, Prosumer cameras and professional quality cameras.
1. Point and Shoot cameras are fully automatic. They do everything for you. The camera choosing the correct exposure and whether a flash is needed. The photographer only needs to point and shoot.
2. Prosumer Cameras. These cameras are a step up from point and shoot cameras and allow the user to either shoot in fully automatic mode or to have some control over the exposure by using specific exposure modes. For example, there might be a portrait mode, an action mode, and a close up mode.
3. Professional Cameras. These cameras allow the photographer to actually look through the lens. This means that what you see is what you get. These cameras also provide complete control over the exposure. They have fully automatic mode, specific exposure modes as well as a fully manual mode.
Resolution
Regardless of what type of camera you decide to get you will also have to make the decision about the resolution of the camera.
If you have shopped at one of those electronics superstores you will be lead to believe that the most important thing to consider when purchasing digital cameras is the number of pixels. Although it is important there is much more to deciding on a digital camera than pixels. Pixels are tiny squares, and in new models other shapes, that make up the image. Obviously the more pixels the sharper the image. The more pixels there are the more detailed the image.
Almost all of the digital cameras on the market today produce images with at least 4 million pixels. With this resolution you can print images up to 8×10 which will look very good. Since most people do not print images larger than this a camera công dụng dâu tây with 4 million pixels or more should meet all of your needs.
Try Different Cameras Before you Buy
Different cameras can have very different image qualities even though they may have the same number of pixels. This is due to different types and sizes of sensors on which the images are recorded and the various qualities of lens used. It is recommended that you purchase a memory card and take it in with you to the camera store. Then you can try out various cameras by taking photographs on your memory card. You can then take the pictures home and view them on your computer or better yet have them printed at a local lab to compare the results. Make sure to take notes so that you remember which image was taken on which camera.
Digital cameras are constantly changing and being improved upon. Every few months it seems there is a new model out with more pixels and better features at a more affordable price. Do not let this bother you. Take the time to choose a good digital camera which makes quality photographs and enjoy the benefits of digital photography for years to come.
And one last piece of advice. Digital photography has created a new problem. People are not printing their photos anymore. They download them to their computer and then they eventually get lost or deleted. Print those special photographs. Your children will thank you.
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Two years ago I purchased my first digital camera. At that time, prices for a 3.0 and higher mega pixel camera were around $350. Since then, as with all electronic gadgets, prices have dropped significantly while the mega pixels have gone up. I chose the Fujifilm’s A303 digital camera, which has fared well for me, so permit me the opportunity to tell you why.
I desperately needed a digital camera when my web business took off. On many different occasions I found myself wanting to take a picture of a person, place or thing and having to rely on a 35mm camera. Trouble was I wasn’t very good at taking pictures. Usually my subject came out blurry or the picture needed cropping. Yes, getting pictures developed on disk would have resolved the latter problem, but it was the former problem — blurry pictures — that was causing me the most grief. If only I could see “on the spot” how my picture turned out. If it turned out poorly, I could reshoot. Naturally, a digital camera presented to me something that no 35mm camera could offer; I made the purchase of a 3.2 mega pixel camera by Fujifilm after considerable shopping around and reading product reviews online.
Packed within a tough grey shell, the A303 is lightweight and can fit easily into your pant pockets. The camera’s controls are simple to figure out and include a Menu/OK button, Back button, viewfinder, viewfinder lamp, a display buttion and LCD monitor to preview pictures without looking through the viewfinder or to review pictures already taken. A round dial in the back of the camera features a self timer mode where you can set the camera and điều trị giun sán ten seconds later have the picture go off. Great for when you want to get the entire family’s picture and no one is around to take it. There are also close up modes, still image, playback and movie modes. The movie mode results in a fairly choppy and short film, but it is a neat feature to have nevertheless.
The standard camera comes equipped with a 16mb picture card. Most people will find that inadequate, so I paid a little bit extra and bought the 64mb upgrade. I also purchased rechargeable AA batteries — it takes two — and a recharger. You will sap your batteries quickly if you take 30-40 or more pictures at a time, so the recharger makes sense. I purchased the accompanying Fujifilm carrying case to house my other supplies.
Pictures come out clear and in two years of picture taking I have not experienced a single problem with the camera. At 3.2 mega pixels the pictures are more than adequate as virtually everything I do gets posted to the internet. Supposedly you do not need more mega pixels when posting/viewing pictures online. With the included USB cable and HP software, you will be uploading pictures to the internet in no time.
If there are any drawbacks with the A303 there is just one and it is a glaring problem: the time between shots can seem endless! I suppose the elapsed time is only about ten seconds, but it seems like an eternity especially compared to 35mm cameras. Technological improvements have closed the gap considerably with newer models, but if you need this camera to take a group of shots quickly you will be disappointed.
All in all, the A303 is a very good camera. I give it a 4-star rating for ease of use, price, and dependability.
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Unless youre mounting your new 42 inch LCD TV on the wall or on the ceiling, youll need a solid and reliable stand to support it. Many TVs come furnished with an appropriate stand, but some require that the stand be purchased separately. If the manufacturer furnishes your 42 inch LCD TV stand, and it meets your needs in terms of styling, youre in great shape. Because your 42 inch LCD TV could become an integral part of the rooms decorating scheme, though, you may choose to purchase a stand that matches the needs of your viewing habits, your home, and your sense of style.
Because a 42 inch LCD TV is reasonably heavy, the most important requirement is that any stand must handle the weight of your particular 42 inch LCD TV and must provide a stable base in case its bumped or jarred. For that reason, make sure the stand you purchase meets the unique weight and strength requirements of the 42 inch LCD TV you purchased. The last thing you want to have happen is for your new TV to become damaged simply because your stand wasnt up to the task. The owners manual for your 42 inch LCD TV will specify all the requirements of a suitable and effective TV stand for that model.
There are a few other considerations besides strength, though. Lets look at a few other decisions youll want to make to ensure you get the maximum enjoyment from your 42 inch LCD TV.
1. Determine if the stand needs to hold other audio-visual equipment? If you own a DVD player, use a cable converter, have game systems like an Xbox or a PS2, and/or have a home theater system, you may want your stand to house that equipment as well as support the 42 inch LCD TV itself. Make sure you pick a stand that has shelves or compartments for the equipment you own, or even may someday own.
2. Determine if the stand will position your TV at an optimal viewing height. The height of the TV is an individual choice make sure the stand you select will place your 42 inch LCD TV at the height you want. If you can, find an adjustable stand that gives you some flexibility. If not, determine the right height for you and select an appropriate height stand. An easy way to calculate your optimal height is to sit in your favorite chair or couch and determine how high your eye level is. Once youve determined eye level, make sure your 42 inch LCD TV will công dụng hành tây be centered at that point.
Many stands are pre-engineered to approximate an appropriate viewing level for the average person, but make sure youre comfortable with that height before you make a purchase. Some pedestal stands are adjustable; if you dont need storage space, check out a pedestal stand.
3. Check to see if the stand has integrated cable management. If youre buying a cabinet with a closed back, cable management probably isnt an issue, since youll have plenty of space to hide cables. If youre interested in a pedestal stand or a stand with an open back, make sure there are provisions built in to hide all the cables you may have. If you have a home theater, video gaming system, DVD player, and other components, youll have a large number of cables running from component to component make sure the stand gives you plenty of room to store those cables out of sight. The stand shouldnt just house your 42 inch LCD TV it should handle all the cables and components, too.
Once youve found the right 42 inch LCD TV, finding a stand suits your needs and fits youre your rooms dcor and design is important, too. Make sure you can enjoy your TV while its turned on, and how it looks when its not turned on.
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Sales of digital cameras seem to be exploding. This is not surprising as the quality of images from digital cameras improves and they become more affordable. In addition, consumers are becoming more comfortable with the idea of digital photography.
There are so many different types of digital cameras available choosing one which is best for your needs can become a very confusing decision. There are several things to consider when choosing a digital camera.
Types of Digital Camera.
There are basically three types of cameras whether you care shooting film or digital. Point and Shoot cameras, Prosumer cameras and professional quality cameras.
1. Point and Shoot cameras are fully automatic. They do everything for you. The camera choosing the correct exposure and whether a flash is needed. The giải độc gan photographer only needs to point and shoot.
2. Prosumer Cameras. These cameras are a step up from point and shoot cameras and allow the user to either shoot in fully automatic mode or to have some control over the exposure by using specific exposure modes. For example, there might be a portrait mode, an action mode, and a close up mode.
3. Professional Cameras. These cameras allow the photographer to actually look through the lens. This means that what you see is what you get. These cameras also provide complete control over the exposure. They have fully automatic mode, specific exposure modes as well as a fully manual mode.
Resolution
Regardless of what type of camera you decide to get you will also have to make the decision about the resolution of the camera.
If you have shopped at one of those electronics superstores you will be lead to believe that the most important thing to consider when purchasing digital cameras is the number of pixels. Although it is important there is much more to deciding on a digital camera than pixels. Pixels are tiny squares, and in new models other shapes, that make up the image. Obviously the more pixels the sharper the image. The more pixels there are the more detailed the image.
Almost all of the digital cameras on the market today produce images with at least 4 million pixels. With this resolution you can print images up to 8×10 which will look very good. Since most people do not print images larger than this a camera with 4 million pixels or more should meet all of your needs.
Try Different Cameras Before you Buy
Different cameras can have very different image qualities even though they may have the same number of pixels. This is due to different types and sizes of sensors on which the images are recorded and the various qualities of lens used. It is recommended that you purchase a memory card and take it in with you to the camera store. Then you can try out various cameras by taking photographs on your memory card. You can then take the pictures home and view them on your computer or better yet have them printed at a local lab to compare the results. Make sure to take notes so that you remember which image was taken on which camera.
Digital cameras are constantly changing and being improved upon. Every few months it seems there is a new model out with more pixels and better features at a more affordable price. Do not let this bother you. Take the time to choose a good digital camera which makes quality photographs and enjoy the benefits of digital photography for years to come.
And one last piece of advice. Digital photography has created a new problem. People are not printing their photos anymore. They download them to their computer and then they eventually get lost or deleted. Print those special photographs. Your children will thank you.
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Directory Generator is a software product that can generate hundreds of keyword-targeted web pages. The purpose is to help you get targeted traffic to your website so you can make more sales or earn commissions.
I was one of the earliest users of Directory Generator before it launched publicly August 26, 2004, so Ive had a little head start in testing it.
Let me give you a little background info first: In late 2003, new traffic generating software appeared called Traffic Equalizer. I have to admit I knew nothing about it until recently. My guess as to why is that it is talked about mostly among big marketers, and probably mostly at seminars.
Its just like Armand Morin to ride the traffic software wave and even try to make a better surfboard. And thats what Directory Generator is.
It is supposed to be equivalent to software such as Ranking Power, Traffic Equalizer, and Traffic Hurricane, which allows you to get targeted traffic by generating pages that get high search engine rankings. The difference is, like most of what Armand does, the results are classier and more professional looking.
Of the previously mentioned programs, Traffic Hurricane is the only one that is free. Why pay for this other software if you can get it free? Because your Traffic Hurricane pages will have someone elses Google AdSense ads on your pages, earning them money off your traffic. Now that I have Directory Generator, I dont need someone else earning money from my traffic unless theyre going to pay me part of it. Selfish, arent I? One other thing: Im surprised no one noticed this but Google doesnt allow Adsense code to be placed on pages not owned by you, so the way this is set up might get someone into trouble.
I know what youre thinkingYeah, thats nice but can Directory Generator really generate targeted traffic? Absolutely! The first website I created with Directory Generator is steadily earning Google AdWords income every single day without me doing a thing. It took 30 days for traffic and commissions to really start kicking in. I dont want this to sound like hype but this is the easiest money Ive made so far. Nevertheless the second website I made isnt doing squat. But that just tells me: Theres no such thing as a công dụng dâu tây sure thing. The domain name you choose and keywords you target can make a difference. But the second website also hasnt been up as long, so well see what happens
Am I going to get rich off the money its generating? No, nor could someone quit their job with it, but at the rate its working I would earn the $250 price back fairly quickly. My goal was to first earn the domain fee back and I did. The site is listed in Google, but gets no traffic from there. Most of the traffic comes from other search engines. If it had multiple pages spidered by Google, look out!
Ive heard through the grapevine of multiple people earning 4-figure monthly incomes from sites created with traffic-generating software. And Ive heard of one person earning a six-figure income. For now, this test tells me that this software really does work.
Heres a little secret: No one who uses traffic generating software will tell you their website URL. Thats because they dont want people ripping off their profitable website. So you have to buy the software to see the sites it produces. At $250 a pop, thats an expensive trial.
What do you do with the traffic it generates?
1. You earn Google Adsense commissions (this feature is built into the software).
2. You can add SearchFeed (you cant add both. Google doesnt allow it).
3. You can add a Linkshare ad to earn additional commissions.
4. The newest version lets you earn Amazon commissions.
BENEFITS: Easily generate 100s of keyword targeted pages for a niche directory.
Disadvantage: You still have to choose your keywords which will be your site theme. You have to know how to FTP the pages to your web host. Unlike Traffic Equalizer, the program wont do it for you.
CONCLUSION: Highly recommended. Thank goodness Armand didnt price this software too cheaply. If you only try one traffic-generating software program, I recommend Directory Generator.
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Directory Generator is a software product that can generate hundreds of keyword-targeted web pages. The purpose is to help you get targeted traffic to your website so you can make more sales or earn commissions.
I was one of the earliest users of Directory Generator before it launched publicly August 26, 2004, so Ive had a little head start in testing it.
Let me give you a little background info first: In late 2003, new traffic generating software appeared called Traffic Equalizer. I have to admit I knew nothing about it until recently. My guess as to why is that it is talked about mostly among big marketers, and probably mostly at seminars.
Its just like Armand Morin to ride the traffic software wave and even try to make a better surfboard. And thats what Directory Generator is.
It is supposed to be equivalent to software such as Ranking Power, Traffic Equalizer, and Traffic Hurricane, which allows you to get targeted traffic by generating pages that get high search engine rankings. The difference is, like most of what Armand does, the results are classier and more professional looking.
Of the previously mentioned programs, Traffic Hurricane is the only one that is free. Why pay for this other software if you can get it free? Because your Traffic Hurricane pages will have someone elses Google AdSense ads on your pages, earning them money off your traffic. Now that I have Directory Generator, I dont need someone else earning money from my traffic unless theyre going to pay me part of it. Selfish, arent I? One other thing: Im surprised no one noticed this but Google doesnt allow Adsense code to be placed on pages not owned by you, so the way this is set up might get someone into trouble.
I know what youre thinkingYeah, thats nice but can Directory Generator really generate targeted traffic? Absolutely! The first website I created with Directory Generator is steadily earning Google AdWords income every single day without me doing a thing. It took 30 days for traffic and commissions to really start kicking in. I dont want this to sound like hype but this is the easiest money Ive made so far. Nevertheless the second website I made isnt doing squat. But that just tells me: Theres no such thing as a sure thing. The domain name you choose and keywords you target can make a difference. But the second website also hasnt been up as long, so well see what happens
Am I going to get rich off the money its generating? No, nor could someone quit their job with it, but at the rate its working I would earn the $250 price back fairly quickly. My goal was to first earn the domain fee back and I did. The site is listed in Google, but gets no traffic from there. Most of the traffic comes from other search engines. công dụng dâu tây If it had multiple pages spidered by Google, look out!
Ive heard through the grapevine of multiple people earning 4-figure monthly incomes from sites created with traffic-generating software. And Ive heard of one person earning a six-figure income. For now, this test tells me that this software really does work.
Heres a little secret: No one who uses traffic generating software will tell you their website URL. Thats because they dont want people ripping off their profitable website. So you have to buy the software to see the sites it produces. At $250 a pop, thats an expensive trial.
What do you do with the traffic it generates?
1. You earn Google Adsense commissions (this feature is built into the software).
2. You can add SearchFeed (you cant add both. Google doesnt allow it).
3. You can add a Linkshare ad to earn additional commissions.
4. The newest version lets you earn Amazon commissions.
BENEFITS: Easily generate 100s of keyword targeted pages for a niche directory.
Disadvantage: You still have to choose your keywords which will be your site theme. You have to know how to FTP the pages to your web host. Unlike Traffic Equalizer, the program wont do it for you.
CONCLUSION: Highly recommended. Thank goodness Armand didnt price this software too cheaply. If you only try one traffic-generating software program, I recommend Directory Generator.