Hardware

Top 10 Gadgets I Want For Christmas – And Maybe You Would Too? [2011]

November 27, 2011

Greetings and welcome to the 2011 list of “top 10 gadgets I want for Christmas – and maybe you would too?”. This list also exists for 2009 and 2010, in case you want to check’em out for any ideas that might still be gadget worthy. Before we get on with this list for 2011, I [...]

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Review: Synology DS411j, 4-bay Network Attached Storage

October 28, 2011

Having just recently purchased on these little fancy NAS boxes I’ve decided to write a brief review of it. I’ve only had it for a few days, nevertheless, being a techie I’ve already clicked just about every button I could find. Here are my observations so far: The NAS itself, which is named Synology DS411j, is [...]

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Using Internet TV to learn Languages

October 8, 2011

Most people do know that Internet TV provides a choice of channels, cable or satellite viewers can only dream of, while also being free, but few of them are aware that watching free Internet TV can actually help to improve their language skills. Language students around the world use foreign language channels to help them [...]

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Which LED TV to buy this Christmas?

October 7, 2011

Christmas is one of the most popular times of year for families to buy new television sets. There’s often a bit of money in the kitty after your Christmas bonus and it serves as a great gift to yourself and your family, a gift that everybody can enjoy. What’s more, getting yourself a new telly [...]

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How to: LaCie Safe Manager on 64bit Mac Lion (with LaCie Rugged Safe drive)

September 6, 2011

I’m totally in love with my new LaCie Rugged Safe 1TB drive. It’s a rugged external drive, Firewire 800 / USB 2, which is encrypted using your fingerprint. Sounds fancy, right? It kinda is – and it works wonders. The AES 128-bit encryption is plenty for me. I’m not storing secrets on it, but I’m [...]

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The Advantages of a Plasma TV

July 6, 2011

If you are looking for a plasma TV, chances are that you will have a hard time trying to find the right unit that would satisfy all your needs, and of course, your wants as well. One other thing to consider is that if you are not really sure you want to get a plasma [...]

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Three Reasons Why The Kindle Doesn’t Cause Eye Strain

July 5, 2011

Before digging deep into the topic, why would any one need a Kindle in the first place? In the age of the iPad where one can do almost anything and everything, the future of e-reading devices like the Kindle, which offers very less features when compared to an iPad seems to be bleak. But this [...]

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The Perks of the GPU Cloud

June 29, 2011

With the growing need for faster operating systems, many online business owners and organizations are turning to clouds to help them achieve the level of operations they want at a price they can afford. Using a cloud allows a business to enjoy the stability, reliability, and speed that a data center would normally offer, without [...]

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What next for 3D printing?

June 27, 2011

This article was produced on behalf of PrinterInks – leading suppliers of ink cartridges throughout the UK. A revolution is coming. Ever since 3D Systems, based in South Carolina, pioneered stereolithography, eventually releasing the first commercially available stereolithography machine in 1986, all manner of different 3D processes and machines have been developed. 3D printing technology [...]

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5 Reasons Why Google is About to Kick Ass with the Chromebook

June 24, 2011

It is not really surprising that Google has released the first real cloud experience with the launch of the Chromebook. There are mixed reviews, reports, comments, discussions and opinions flying around. Whatever anyone has to say, it probably won’t even matter. The Chromebook will work, and it will get its piece of the market once [...]

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Best Blu-ray Players

June 15, 2011

When Blu-ray players first came on the market, they were exclusive, expensive pieces of technology. Now that a few years have gone by and the prices have fallen, there are more than a few models to choose from. But which players offer the best of performance, features and price? Here are the top Blu-ray players [...]

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GFS Backup Explained! (Grandfather-Father-Son Backup)

May 30, 2011

The most critical – but least appreciated – part of any IT admin’s job has to be data backup. Nobody notices when you do it right, but everyone hates you if you do it wrong. Few people understand the skill and experience required to keep critical business data protected. Too often, people just assume that [...]

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7 Tips for Updating Your Office’s Computer Hardware

April 7, 2011

Part of staying successful in a very competitive business environment is making sure you are up to date in terms of technology. To maintain this competitiveness, one thing that most businesses will undertake at some point is performing upgrades to the hardware of office computers. Here are seven tips you should consider when you perform [...]

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The Best AirPrint Compatible Printers

April 3, 2011

Don’t go wild when you hear you can print wirelessly from your iPod, iPad or iPhone without installing any print drivers or even setting up any printer configurations. Yes, there is a Print icon among all the new standard apps on your i-device, but not only do you have to be running iOS 4.2 or [...]

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Best Wireless Routers for Mac Users

March 22, 2011

There are dozens of wireless routers in the retailers’ electronics departments that infamously claim to be “Mac compatible.” If you or one of your friends has ever purchased one of these routers, they either own a PC or know that compatible is used quite loosely. So what router should you buy if you have a [...]

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Veebeam HD is set to storm the world of Internet streaming

February 24, 2011

Do you like watching anything from the Internet such as movies, homemade videos, and even sports events, but wish to fully enjoy them via a large HDTV screen? Then Veebeam is the one for you. Introducing Veebeam, an ingenious device which transmits just about anything that you can see on your computer screen to your [...]

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The Differences Between Toner Cartridge Options for Your Printer

February 1, 2011

Laser printers are mostly used for their speed and large printing capabilities. Most large business printers are laser printers because the printer ink can be stored for longer periods of time in the laser toner cartridge and thus allowing huge printing projects to be done with one cartridge. What makes toners stand out from their [...]

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Using broadband overseas

January 19, 2011

We all know how useful mobile broadband can be, especially if you’re the type who gets out and about, either travelling for work or socially. However, for all of the appeal of Internet on the go and a wealth of mobile broadband offers up for grabs, you still need to exercise some caution when using [...]

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Enjoy watching LED TV with your family

January 18, 2011

LED TV is different from LCD TV, both are types of TV, but are not in competition with each other. In a layman’s way of explaining it, LED TV is the son of LCD TV, as the latter is considered the basis of its development. Many people think that LED TV is a new technology; [...]

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10 Best Printers for Macs

January 6, 2011

As a Mac user, you already realize that some peripherals are simply not suited for use with an Apple computer. Most printers are capable of interfacing with both Mac and Windows machines, but there are some printers that are just better when used with Mac hardware. Here are the ten best printers to consider if [...]

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I’ve only been using laptops since 2006. Why? Because they’re powerful enough!

December 23, 2010

The last time I owned a desktop computer was in 2006, which was a computer I built from scratch myself since 2002 and then upgrading it as I went along and new hardware came out. In 2006 I bought my first Mac, a MacBook notebook (or laptop, some might say) and sold the desktop. Since [...]

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6 Ways to Turbo Boost Your Wireless Internet

December 21, 2010

Internet usage has evolved from slow dial-up to fast, efficient speeds. Wireless Internet service is one of the quickest ways to access and navigate through the web. However, this application can be slow due to problems within your home or office. No matter what the problem, there are some quick fixes that will put you [...]

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Foehn and Hirsch TVs

December 3, 2010

We are going to take a look at the Foehn and Hirsch Televisions which are a fantastic cheap buy available from Ebuyer.com. The Range comprises of 9 TV’s some of which also have built in DVD players and we have found gives a decent picture and sound quality for the price. Ok, so let’s start [...]

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IT outsourcing- big money, big career opportunities

December 1, 2010

One of the biggest developments in the IT industry is the rise of IT outsourcing by businesses. The fact is that IT isn’t something most business people are trained to manage, and it’s extremely expensive. In some cases it’s even dangerous for businesses to try to manage their IT for themselves. Using old or inappropriate [...]

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