Finding Answers On the Web
The web is an endless stream of information - but finding the information you're interested in can be an exercise in frustration. You know it's out there, but where? The following guide is designed to help you dig that needle from beneath the haystack -- and help you find your way back to those sites you forgot to bookmark.
Samsung SyncMaster T220 22" LCD Monitor
LCD technology has long evolved since its early days. I still remember like it was yesterday when we were ordering Sony G400 19" displays for the office, thus being top of the line CRT monitors from Sony electronics capable of a 1600x1200 resolution at 60 Hz. Sure, they were bulky, heavy but the picture quality was simply great. LCD monitors were starting to be more and more affordable around that time but paying 650$ for a 15" LCD screen was still not an option.
Switching power supplies, or i'm never turning my computer on again
Remember the TV ad that went something like, "The worst thing you can do is start your car"? Every time you push your computer’s power button, something akin to starting your car takes place. In the case of the combustion engine, cold, thick oil sitting at the bottom of the drain pan can’t suddenly shoot into the engine block and properly lubricate all internal parts. The time lag when waiting for the pressure to build does increase wear in the cylinder walls.
A tale of two Kingston USB Flash drives: DataTraveler HyperX and DataTraveler 400
The HyperX is Kingston’s top of the line high speed USB flash drive solution targeted towards the computer enthusiasts in order to give them the maximum muscle out of their flash storage. With read speeds of 30MB/sec and write speeds of up to 20MB/sec the HyperX will definitely make some noise around the high end users seeking for optimal transfers. The drive measures a mere 2.76 x 0.88 x 0.44 (70.0mm x 22.4mm x 11.3mm) and spots an attractive black rubber grip texture along a blue metallic finish.
Magellan RoadMate 6000T GPS
An interesting trait on the 6000T is the ability to get real time traffic data. Magellan includes a FM TMC traffic receiver on this model along with a 3 months trial period. This option provides full traffic statistics along with construction and weather issues present on your destination route. If an incident is present on the direction, the system will automatically notify you and suggest an alternative solution.
D-Link Xtreme N Gigabit DIR-655 Router
Whether you currently own a D-Link or a different brand router, you would automatically notice D-Link’s fresh new look. It stands out from its competition and even from D-Link’s current line. It’s based on a white glossy finish surrounded by a black trim that wraps around the casing; giving you that unique and clean Apple touch.
Mad Catz MC2 Racing Wheel
You haven't fully experienced your driving and racing games until you've played them with Mad Catz new MC2 Racing Wheel. What's great and unique about this wheel is that you can now set your own level of sensitivity because we all know how every game varies. The first thing you'll come to love are the integrated LED lights on the dash which indicate just how fast you're going. You can cradle the wheel either on your lap or suck it down onto a flat surface. The pedal system is more advanced than other wheels.
Brother HL-2070N Laser Printer
Another key feature of the Brother HL-2070N model in comparison to the others in this quality range is built-in network print server. By attaching this unit directly to the network hub or wireless network router, you can share access to the printer with everyone attached to your network. This is especially convenient when you have many wireless network users enter your WIFI zone and need to print or simply looking for a way to save one more of your very valuable USB ports on your PC.
Epson Stylus R320 Color Printer
The Epson Stylus R320 boasts a remarkable 5760 dpi x 1440 dpi resolution in both color and black and white. Based on the ink jet technology, this device will accept several media types with a maximum print size of 8.5 inches wide. Notably, this device also allows for direct impressions onto printable CDs and DVDs. It gives even the most basic graphic designer the ability to produce professional CD labels from the convenience of his or her desktop.
Audio Reproduction Systems
Ever wanted to know all about audio reproduction, but were afraid to ask? Do Watts and SPL sound like terms normal people would never use in public? You're in luck! The head audio geek at TargetPC, or Bill as I'm known to some, has decided to put fingers to the keyboard to demystify the wonderfully confusing world of sound. Why not follow along as I tackle a few difficult concepts and simplify manufacturer specifications that leave most of the world reaching for an air sickness bag.
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Macworld Expo 2010 Caters to Apple Fans February 9, 2010
Like a Star Trek convention minus Leonard Nimoy, Macworld Conference and Expo 2010 kicks off Tuesday at San Francisco's Moscone Center with no official
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60 Excellent Gadget Photoshop and Illustrator Tutorials February 9, 2010
There are hours and hours worth of tutorials to read through, from creating your own custom MP3 player to redesigning the legendary Apple iPods, and designing retro game cartridges to photo-realistic high-definition LCD televisions, this post has it all!
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Are You Interested in Tablet Computing? February 9, 2010
We've been showered in tablet talk in the wake of the Apple iPad announcement, and while we have our problems with it (and so did you), we're still left wondering: Are you interested in some form of tablet computing?
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How to make new stuff from your piles of obsolete tech February 8, 2010
If you're like us, you have an attic, closet, or garage stuffed with unused, outdated tech junk. Oh, you think you'll recycle it -- but you don't, do you? Wouldn't you like to do something useful with them?
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New iPhone App keeps track of MP February 8, 2010
Want to know what your local MP is doing? There's an app for that. Labour MP Derek Wyatt has become the world's first serving politician to launch an iPhone app which he said makes him more accountable to constituents.The free MyMP app shows users what their MP is doing, where they are and lets the public send messages to them directly!
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Is Wearable Technology of the Future Just Hype or Hope? February 7, 2010
The onus is on us: It is our choices, our demands from the market, that will bring about the necessary actions and changes in the fashion industry. Smart fabrics and wearable technology offer us an opportunity for a more sustainable future, but the promise will be bittersweet if the entire product life cycle isn’t taken into consideration.
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Decision Tree: Should I Buy an iPad? (PIC) February 5, 2010
With today's launch of the USB friendly copycat iTablet and rumors that Mac has a second tablet in the works, we thought we'd make the March 14th decision to buy or not to buy easier for you.
The Amazon vs. Macmillan War Isn't Over Yet February 5, 2010
Amazon said: You still can’t buy Macmillan books from Amazon, though, and now the book publishing giant has fired back with full-page ads in The New York Times and Publishers Marketplace.
25 iPhone Games That Should Rock on the iPad February 4, 2010
We've already seen how updated versions of N.O.V.A. and Need for Speed: Shift will take advantage of the iPad, but it got us thinking -- how might some of the other best-selling or beloved iPhone games use the iPad's updated features to enhance the existing experience?
Apple, Google, and the Importance of Bing February 4, 2010
Software freedom requires more than just a license. It also needs an open market to be meaningful--witness Apple, Canonical, and others flirting with Microsoft. Read this blog post by Matt Asay on The Open Road.
AT&T to allow SlingPlayer on 3G for iPhone February 4, 2010
AT&T on Thursday greenlit the use of SlingPlayer Mobile for the iPhone on its 3G network. The carrier now claims that it has tested the app since mid-December and believes it can run without consuming too much bandwidth.
The Two Wrong Ways To Make a Tablet February 4, 2010
Tablets today are thought to be made in one of two ways: Upsizing a smartphone or downsizing a laptop. Many of these new tablets are decent, but both methods render something less than the perfect tablet.
Apple Now Lets You Preview iPhone Apps In Your Browser February 4, 2010
In November 2009, Apple launched a feature dubbed iTunes Preview, which essentially enabled people to see what music is available on iTunes from their Web browser without the need to fire up – or install – the desktop software program. This morning, Apple activated the iTunes Preview feature for iPhone / iPod Touch applications in addition.
Apple iPad deal pushes another publisher to renegotiate with February 4, 2010
Days after Macmillan essentially forced Amazon to accept higher prices for its Kindle e-book titles, Rupert Murdoch, chairman of News Corp., said his publishing company HarperCollins is also in talks to increase titles beyond $9.99.
Apple may Sell 2 Mil. iPads in 2010 before Sales 'Catalyst' February 3, 2010
One analyst believes Apple will sell two million iPads in fiscal 2010, with over half of those sales coming at the expense of the iPod touch. The demand for iPods and iPhones may not accelerate until "the arrival of a catalyst" for each of the products.
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Apple vs. Google vs. Microsoft - 2010 Breakdown February 3, 2010
Google vs. Apple vs. Microsoft. - One of these tech giants has it all, and the other two are still scratching their heads. Take a look at how deep their pockets really are...Who has the debt...who has the products, and who has the market fooled.
