Is the Desktop going the way of the Dodo?
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...
read moreTo Netbook or not to Netbook.
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. If you are not familiar with the term, a Netbook is a new breed of laptop. Its main purpose is (as the name would suggest) going on line. Many companies (Microsoft, Google amongst others) have launched entire software suites that exist only online. This is known as “Cloud Computing”. Both have stripped down versions of Word, Excel and other software...
read moreASUS Eee PC 1000HA (Netbook)
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. Quick Specs: Monitor: 10.2″ LCD with 1024×600 WSVGA Processor: Intel...
read moreSamsung Digital Picture Frame with WiFi
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...
read moreChange the Color of Windows in Vista
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. What many people don’t know is that you can customize many aspects of this new interface. You can change the color, vibrancy and even the level of transparency. Below is a video tutorial outlining the steps to change these features. Enjoy!! If you have any...
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