We have gone from desktop to laptop to tablet, but what is next? Surely we can't be at a standstill for new computer technology. Please recognize that when I say standstill, I'm not referring to all of the insides and the specifications. I'm mostly talking about the general use and function rather than the hard drive capacity or the number of cores it has.
What can we expect to see in 2012? I personally do not think that we are going to see any thrilling changes that will surprise us or wow us; however, I would be happy to be
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Monitors for Your Computer
by Bea December 27th, 2011 | Computers
Most people have moved away from CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) computer monitors by now. They're a bit too clunky for most; some have yet to upgrade because their CRT is working just fine for them.
As with most electronic items, monitors have become almost completely customizable. If you know what you are looking for, it is a lot easier to get what you want. If you don't really care, then go for the price factor as well as advice from reviews or store employees. Be sure to check the warranties!
Once you move away from the CRTs, you will end up
As with most electronic items, monitors have become almost completely customizable. If you know what you are looking for, it is a lot easier to get what you want. If you don't really care, then go for the price factor as well as advice from reviews or store employees. Be sure to check the warranties!
Once you move away from the CRTs, you will end up
Cyber Monday and Beyond
by Bea November 30th, 2011 | Computers
I wonder how much traffic the World Wide Web gets on Cyber Monday. I'm just glad that all of those little pieces of data do not have access to pepper spray or guns or something.
Being safe on your computer is important to do on a daily basis; however, on days like Cyber Monday, it is especially important as you are much more vulnerable. If there are lots of sales to pick from and you are frantically clicking around sites to get the deals that you want, it is easy to make a mistake and put your whole computer in jeopardy.
Being safe on your computer is important to do on a daily basis; however, on days like Cyber Monday, it is especially important as you are much more vulnerable. If there are lots of sales to pick from and you are frantically clicking around sites to get the deals that you want, it is easy to make a mistake and put your whole computer in jeopardy.
Windows 8
by Bea November 1st, 2011 | Computers
Anything was really better than the Vista operating system (OS). I suppose it makes sense that there had to be an in between step that went from XP to Windows 7. After all, a lot of the designs of Vista can be seen in Windows 7; however, Microsoft is continuing to move forward by introducing Windows 8.
It looks a lot different from Windows 7. Its main function aspects seem to be motivated by the new touchscreens and tablet hype; however, Windows 8 is not just for tablets; it is for home and business desktops, laptops, netbooks, tablet PCs, servers,
It looks a lot different from Windows 7. Its main function aspects seem to be motivated by the new touchscreens and tablet hype; however, Windows 8 is not just for tablets; it is for home and business desktops, laptops, netbooks, tablet PCs, servers,
Apple Mac Mini (Thunderbolt)
by Bea October 4th, 2011 | Computers
You may know Apple for all of their mobile gadgets. From iPods, to iPhones, to iPads, you frequently hear about these Apple products and their ever changing versions, but what you do not hear about are Apple's more powerful computers.
We all know about the sleek iMac; however, have you seen the Mac Mini? I did not even know about it until recently. The Mac Mini is an extremely powerful computer.
Here are its specs:
Processor: Intel Core i5
Processor Speed: 2.5 GHz
RAM: 4 GB
Storage: 500 GB
Graphics Card: AMD Radeon HD 6630M
Operating System: Mac OS X 10.7
Looking at those figures, would
We all know about the sleek iMac; however, have you seen the Mac Mini? I did not even know about it until recently. The Mac Mini is an extremely powerful computer.
Here are its specs:
Processor: Intel Core i5
Processor Speed: 2.5 GHz
RAM: 4 GB
Storage: 500 GB
Graphics Card: AMD Radeon HD 6630M
Operating System: Mac OS X 10.7
Looking at those figures, would
