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Dell S2409W Full HD Monitor Review
The Dell S2409W Full HD Monitor has stunning detail and clarity with full High-Definition resolution (1080P). If you are a gamer or into multimedia than this is a must buy! The high definition S2409W monitor delivers higher quality images than standard resolution monitors. A 1920 x 1080 resolution injects a heavy dose of reality in [...]
Full StoryHow to Repair Faded Letters on a Keyboard
Replacing a keyboard these days is easy and cheap . . . with USB keyboards. But if you have a laptop, a USB keyboard can be cumbersome. For laptops, however, there are replacement keyboards for certain models. Nevertheless, you will have to disconnect/reconnect a ribbon cable under the keyboard in a laptop. For some models, [...]
Full StoryHappy Birthday Mouse!
A former naval radar technician, Doug Englebart, directed the invention of the first computer mouse in the mid 60s at Stanford Research International (SRI). Englebart and Bill English worked together comparing various pointing devices for speed and accuracy. Bill English built the original mouse from Englebart’s conceptions. So, “It is safe to say Bill English [...]
Full StoryCore i7 Systems Being Sold
The Intel Core i7 processor gets suited with four new Dell systems, including one mainstream Studio XPS desktop and three gaming systems. Gateway is also dressing up two FX-series gaming systems with Intel Core i7 processors. No news from HP on when they will be offering systems with Core i7. Are we finally in a [...]
Full StoryGoogle Adds Voice and Video to Gmail
Google on Tuesday announced that it is integrating a voice and video plug-in for it Gmail Chat offering that lets you see or hear the friend with which you are chatting. Users will need to download and install a plug-in, and have access to a Webcam for video purposes. Google has partnered with Logitech and [...]
Full StoryIntel Core i7 chip is Fast!
Today, expect more reviews on the new Intel Core i7 processors according to CNet.com. Core i7 processors expected to launch later this month include 2.66GHz (Core i7-920) and 3.20GHz (Core i7-965) versions. Prices will range roughly between $285 and just under $1,000. The Nehalem/Core i7 architecture will scale from two to eight processor cores, have [...]
Full StoryAdvanced Micro Devices in the Clear
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) won’t file criminal charges over the pricing and marketing strategies of graphics chipmaker ATI Technologies, now owned by Advanced Micro Devices, the company said Monday. The DOJ told AMD on Friday the entire investigation is closed, said Michael Silverman, AMD spokesman. The DOJ subpoenaed vendors AMD and Nvidia in [...]
Full StoryMobile Users Should be Concerned
Kaspersky, via PC Magazine, has graciously told the public to worry about mobile phone worms. According to Adam O’Donnell of ZDNet he doesn’t think you should be too concerned with mobile viruses just yet. Hush up Adam! Mobile users should at least be aware of the facts and also safe guard them selves from any [...]
Full StoryNetwork Protection without Network Hardware
Untangle today announced Re-Router, a free open source download that lets any Windows desktop become a security gateway. The program can handle policies on viruses, spam, spyware, and censorship, said CTO Dirk Morris. Re-Router™ Technology is a breakthrough from Untangle that provides network-wide protection and filters from any Windows XP desktop. Running transparently in the [...]
Full StoryIntel Xeon Gets Greener and Faster
Intel implemented a new process by building the chips without fire-retardant halogen which can pollute the environment. The new Xeon 5400 processors use transistors made from a Hafnium-based, high-k metal gate formula. The older silicon dioxide gates, running between chip substrates and just a few atoms thick, leaked current causing heat gain and additional power [...]
Full StoryWireless HDMI Hooray!
Cable clutter is a major pain when it comes to home theater setups. There is good news, as 3 companies are going to offer wireless HDMI and the ability to transport high quality audio and video signals without the need for unsightly cables also provides consumers with more options when it comes to where the [...]
Full StoryGoogle Chrome Shines
Google really put a great effort into their new born. Chrome by far is outstanding, and here’s why: Fast page loads and I mean fast! Easy bookmarking The ease of sliding URL’s to the Bookmark Toolbar Clean interface More Real Estate when viewing a page Uses one third the memory compared to Firefox 3 The [...]
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