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Matte vs Glossy Screens
The Two Kinds of LCD Monitors
There are two kinds of modern LCD screens: matte (anti-glare) and glossy. Both have their pros and cons and are a subject of many discussions. Matte screens don't get glare or reflections on them; however, the same rough surface (polarizer) that reduces the intensity of reflected light results in less contrast and brightness since the light from the LCD screen passes through it. Matte screens diffuse light instead of reflecting it so they might be easier to read outdoors, if the backlight pr...
The Two Kinds of LCD Monitors
There are two kinds of modern LCD screens: matte (anti-glare) and glossy. Both have their pros and cons and are a subject of many discussions. Matte screens don't get glare or reflections on them; however, the same rough surface (polarizer) that reduces the intensity of reflected light results in less contrast and brightness since the light from the LCD screen passes through it. Matte screens diffuse light instead of reflecting it so they might be easier to read outdoors, if the backlight pr...
Intel vs AMD
What to Choose: Intel or AMD?
When choosing a computer CPU it usually comes down to two choices: AMD or Intel. The CPU wars between these two corporations have been going on for years, even resulting in antitrust charges filed against Intel several times. Both companies have created some amazing and some unsuccessful products and both have followers (aka fanboys) among the techies. However no matter what company you prefer, you have to agree that competition is great for the consumers since it drives the prices down and p...
What to Choose: Intel or AMD?
When choosing a computer CPU it usually comes down to two choices: AMD or Intel. The CPU wars between these two corporations have been going on for years, even resulting in antitrust charges filed against Intel several times. Both companies have created some amazing and some unsuccessful products and both have followers (aka fanboys) among the techies. However no matter what company you prefer, you have to agree that competition is great for the consumers since it drives the prices down and p...
nVidia vs ATI
Is ATI or nVidia Better?
AMD and Nvidia are the leaders of the GPU market. When you upgrade your graphics card you usually have to choose between similarly priced and positioned products from these two companies. But how do you know if AMD / ATI or Nvidia is better? You will find more information about both GPU manufacturers, as well as AMD Radeon and Nvidia benchmarks and performance comparisons below. Don't forget to check out our ATI vs Nvidia discussion below and vote in our poll!
Is ATI or nVidia Better?
AMD and Nvidia are the leaders of the GPU market. When you upgrade your graphics card you usually have to choose between similarly priced and positioned products from these two companies. But how do you know if AMD / ATI or Nvidia is better? You will find more information about both GPU manufacturers, as well as AMD Radeon and Nvidia benchmarks and performance comparisons below. Don't forget to check out our ATI vs Nvidia discussion below and vote in our poll!
Bandwidth Management for Home Networks
Sharing Your Internet Connection
If you are sharing your internet connection or plan to, you will probably run into some problems. There's always this annoying roommate who uses up all bandwidth to download stuff via torrents, or a neighbor who browses streaming video sites like Youtube, causing you to lag out in your favorite game or making you unable to chat properly in Skype. The best solution to this kind of problems is to use a router which is capable of QoS (Quality of Service). Basically, this kind of router controls...
Sharing Your Internet Connection
If you are sharing your internet connection or plan to, you will probably run into some problems. There's always this annoying roommate who uses up all bandwidth to download stuff via torrents, or a neighbor who browses streaming video sites like Youtube, causing you to lag out in your favorite game or making you unable to chat properly in Skype. The best solution to this kind of problems is to use a router which is capable of QoS (Quality of Service). Basically, this kind of router controls...
Computers
Fix'n it
Do It Yourself, ever think about how much you pay someone to fix something that if you had the time and instructions you could do it yourself? Well when it comes to computers you do not need a BS in Computer Science or even a Certificate from a computer manufacture to fix your computer. Now a big corportation will require all this book lean'n cause they have to justify the salary they pay them geeks, but you aren't a geek, you are a small business owner or just an everyday person that has a b...
Fix'n it
Do It Yourself, ever think about how much you pay someone to fix something that if you had the time and instructions you could do it yourself? Well when it comes to computers you do not need a BS in Computer Science or even a Certificate from a computer manufacture to fix your computer. Now a big corportation will require all this book lean'n cause they have to justify the salary they pay them geeks, but you aren't a geek, you are a small business owner or just an everyday person that has a b...
WRT54GL Firmware Reviews
About Linksys WRT54G Series
With a router from this series, you can share a broadband internet connection using both wired and wireless links. WRT54GL is a great little device with low power consumption, a powerful 200 MHz processor (you can overclock it, too) and 16 MB memory. WRT54G can run Linux and is the first cheap home router in history which firmware source code was released to the public. As a result, several third party firmware projects were started, which improve router's functionality greatly and brings it ...
About Linksys WRT54G Series
With a router from this series, you can share a broadband internet connection using both wired and wireless links. WRT54GL is a great little device with low power consumption, a powerful 200 MHz processor (you can overclock it, too) and 16 MB memory. WRT54G can run Linux and is the first cheap home router in history which firmware source code was released to the public. As a result, several third party firmware projects were started, which improve router's functionality greatly and brings it ...
January is National Clean Up Your Computer Month
Clean Up Your Computer For The New Year
National Clean Up Your Computer Month is every January. With the cold outside, January is a good time to clean up your computer on the inside and out. There are several tasks I do to keep my computer humming along, so I thought I'd share those with you to get us all ready for the annual computer clean up. I use a small vacuum cleaner for my keyboard, canned air for the inside of the case and microfiber cloths with a touch of soap and water to clean plastic parts. But do you know how often yo...
Clean Up Your Computer For The New Year
National Clean Up Your Computer Month is every January. With the cold outside, January is a good time to clean up your computer on the inside and out. There are several tasks I do to keep my computer humming along, so I thought I'd share those with you to get us all ready for the annual computer clean up. I use a small vacuum cleaner for my keyboard, canned air for the inside of the case and microfiber cloths with a touch of soap and water to clean plastic parts. But do you know how often yo...
Best Computer Mics
What are the Best PC Mics?
What are the best computer mics? What is the best buy PC microphone? What should you look for in a computer microphone? Computer microphones are a valuable add-on to any PC because they offer the opportunity to communicate directly with anyone nearly anywhere in the world. You can use a PC mic for both business and personal tasks, such as audio conferencing, internet phone calls, online gaming or keeping in touch with family. You can also use a computer mic with speech recognition software s...
What are the Best PC Mics?
What are the best computer mics? What is the best buy PC microphone? What should you look for in a computer microphone? Computer microphones are a valuable add-on to any PC because they offer the opportunity to communicate directly with anyone nearly anywhere in the world. You can use a PC mic for both business and personal tasks, such as audio conferencing, internet phone calls, online gaming or keeping in touch with family. You can also use a computer mic with speech recognition software s...
I'm a PC (not a Mac)
Are You a PC?
If you're a PC, then you need "I'm a PC" gear, and we've got it. Like the "I'm a PC" commercials? We've got those, too. We've even thrown in a "Mac versus PC" commercial just to make it fair, in case you're a Mac and not a PC. If you're a PC or you know one, check out these great "I'm a PC" t-shirts, mugs, mouse pads, ties, and more. Browse this page or go directly to the complete I'm a PC store on Zazzle.
Are You a PC?
If you're a PC, then you need "I'm a PC" gear, and we've got it. Like the "I'm a PC" commercials? We've got those, too. We've even thrown in a "Mac versus PC" commercial just to make it fair, in case you're a Mac and not a PC. If you're a PC or you know one, check out these great "I'm a PC" t-shirts, mugs, mouse pads, ties, and more. Browse this page or go directly to the complete I'm a PC store on Zazzle.
eMachines E725 4520 Laptop | Specs | Review | Price
eMachines E725 4520 Laptop Review
The Acer eMachines E725 4520 Laptop is a very well built laptop from eMachines. I recently purchased this eMachines e725 notebook from my local Walmart and so far I have been very happy with it. This is my first time with Windows 7 and I think it is a great operating system for this eMachines e725 laptop. I have found a few review videos of the eMachines e725 laptop from YouTube, and after I have some more time with this cheap emachines laptop, I will give a further review then. Drivers, Man...
eMachines E725 4520 Laptop Review
The Acer eMachines E725 4520 Laptop is a very well built laptop from eMachines. I recently purchased this eMachines e725 notebook from my local Walmart and so far I have been very happy with it. This is my first time with Windows 7 and I think it is a great operating system for this eMachines e725 laptop. I have found a few review videos of the eMachines e725 laptop from YouTube, and after I have some more time with this cheap emachines laptop, I will give a further review then. Drivers, Man...
2012-05-23 18:41:24
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