Many have spoken of how the world of computers keeps changing, what is not spoken about as much is how the computer itself is changing. The life of the computer seems to be following the life of the T.V. First there was only one per block. Everyone would crowd around and watch someone save something to a 3 1/2 floppy drive, or if you have a really good memory, you might remember the old 5 1/4 floppies. Then they became more affordable. More people bought them and started surfing the net. They paid by the hour at blazing speeds of 14.4k or even 56k if they were lucky.
Netbooks are a relatively new phenomenon with the first one being released in late 2007. Since then we have seen literally hundreds of models hit the market with over 10 million units sold.
While the first Netbook was only release a little over a year ago, the market has boomed with over 10 million units sold.
The first Netbook was released by Asus and most people will agree, they are still leading the pack. Featured here today is one of their higher end Netbooks. Incidentally, if you are not familiar with the difference between a Netbook and a Notebook, please feel free to read “To Netbook or not to Netbook” in our Articles section.
Let me start off this review by admitting that I do not actually own this product. Normally I do not do reviews on products I don’t own or have not used extensively, but in this case it is not so much the product it’s self, but the idea that I like.
While digital picture frames have been around for a couple years, they have just started to become main stream due to lower prices. They come in all shapes and colors and offer so many features; some are almost like mini computers. But a new breed are emerging with an interesting new feature that (and I’ll be honest) I was not to keen on in the beginning, Wi-Fi.
One of the most noticeable changes in Windows Vista over XP is the translucent interface Microsoft calls Aero, I just call it refreshingly beautiful. To long have we looked at other operating systems and longed for their sleek lines and transparent windows. Well now we have our own.
One thing about Windows is that there are usually about five different ways to preform each task. This can be both nice and confusing depending on your level of expertise.
One of the most popular customizations people like to make is to change their wallpaper. There are two popular ways to do this. Below is a step by step video tutorial demonstrating one of those ways.
One thing about Windows is that there are usually about five different ways to preform each task. This can be both nice and confusing depending on your level of expertise.
One of the most popular customizations people like to make is to change their wallpaper. There are two popular ways to do this. Below is a step by step video tutorial demonstrating one of those ways.
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Here is a video tutorial on how to change the wallpaper in Windows XP.
To change the screen resolution in Windows Vista, follow these steps:
- Right click on an empty part of the desktop and left click on Personalize.
- Click on Display Settings in the new window that pops up.
- Move the Resolution slider to the left or right depending on your needs.
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If you are looking for a high end, high performing monitor, this is the one for you. Some of its great features include a full High Definition 1080p display with a native resolution of 1920×1200. It has a HDMI port as well as DVI, D-sub and component.
