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At first pass, one might think that this $400 Mac-like form factor computer is a real steal. But once you look closer at the specs, you soon realize that this is basically a netbook with an external keyboard and mouse.
It’s true that at $400, the eMachines EZ1601 is cheaper than the competition. But a closer [...]

As I read through this today, I was not at all shocked by the news that HP notebooks did not do as well as one might have hoped. Based on my experience back in my PC repair days, they are junk. HP makes a decent ink jet printer, but its notebooks were frequent visitors to [...]

So who didn’t see this one coming? No really, how long is this going to take? Considering the big hoopla surrounding Google’s announcement about the potentially upcoming Chrome OS, one has to wonder what the hold up is? I mean, it’s based on the Linux kernel and Google plans on using its own windowing system. [...]

Today will be more about focusing on netbooks and less about once again ripping into AT&T. And the netbooks in question today happen to be a Windows 7 powered Samsung Go and an Acer Aspire One. As stated in this article, both models support AT&T’s 3G network out of the box.
What is a bit of [...]

This honestly made me smile. And bear in mind, today pretty much sucked from the time I woke up this morning. AT&T knowing it is in deep with the power using base, is pointing out that it has a wide EDGE network and that its 3G network is faster than Verizon’s. Okay, faster could be [...]

I honestly fail to see why this entire statement on OS X and Windows 7 has even been an issue for anyone. Seriously, there is such a thing as a clean UI outside of that provided by OS X. While I would be among the first to point out that OS X has been offering [...]

Despite Apple making it clear that it most certainly did not approve of what Psystar was doing with its OS, the fact of the matter is that clearly Apple is not all that worried about clones. Unlike in the past when Apple did have a problem here, there is a matter of Macs no longer [...]

As I read this article today, I found myself shaking my head as this could quite frankly happen to anyone that does not fully comprehend just how dangerous an unprotected computer can be. While it is an undeniable fact that stories like the above linked are taking place with Windows users and social networking Web [...]

So which is it? Are you someone who is interested in seeing your screen smaller and portable when logging onto the world of computers or, instead, do you enjoy the comfort of sitting in front of a desktop? This has been something discussed amongst geeks for years. Despite this, it appears that no real progress [...]

Well it’s about time. No really, I think that once we see the iPhone moving to Verizon, AT&T is going to lose people in droves. Seriously, outside of the roll over minutes, why would anyone bother with it any longer?
There is really no question that providing iPhone access to Verizon users is also going to [...]

To make things more transparent from Google’s point of view, it is providing a Dashboard to allow us to manage the data it collects.
Sadly all I found was just how easy it is to get yourself totally lost in its services. Don’t get me wrong; it did a nice job with the Dashboard. But the [...]

In the what were they drinking file for today, we have Congress stating that ISPs should be responsible for blocking fraud sites. You’re right, let’s put the same people that barely understand what the hell the Internet even is in charge of passing laws that may very likely have unintended consequences.
What consequences might you ask? [...]

Microsoft and Apple have been exchanging advertising jabs for sometime now. And there is no question that at times, Apple can be pretty low to the gut with its claims that it is the best choice according to its commercials. And at one time, Apple even looked like it might sue Microsoft over advertising against [...]

This recent article on the mishap that was the story on movie piracy with 60 Minutes only goes to show, once again, how clueless the mainstream media really is about modern technology. Yes, movie piracy is stealing. No one with a clue is going to argue this. But where I have a problem is acting [...]

This article provides us with an advertiser’s perspective as to how it affects them in their eyes when people use add-ons such as AdBlock Plus. But what Mr. Smith does not seem to realize is the big reason why AdBlock Plus is so popular is due to abuses in advertising.
AdSense, text ads and even non-intrusive [...]

As the weekend approaches, I will be further exploring what the various Hulu options might be able to provide. And with the news that Hulu has no intention of charging its users as expected, at least not as seriously as once thought, I am more ready than ever to drop my monthly TV bill.
Thankfully, I [...]

Normally I would say that threatening to open up your own ISP is not going to ensure more broadband choices in your town. However if it is merely a matter of the ISPs dragging their feet and they are slowly moving this direction, then clearly seeing your city threatening to start its own fiber option [...]

For the first time in a very long time, I feel as good about a Windows release as I do about my current desktop, Ubuntu. Having done plenty of testing with both Windows 7 RCs and the beta for the upcoming Ubuntu 9.10, I can honestly say I can use either and not find myself [...]

Seems like only yesterday I was using Windows, spending the better part of a day working to resize my Outlook .PST files before it became too unwieldy. Today, however, it looks like there is finally a light at the end of the tunnel with regard to Outlook data. While it took Outlook 2003 to bring [...]

Windows 7 is abuzz in the news right now — understandably so, as it was just released. But while there is no question that it is perhaps one of the best Windows releases, I am curious as to what your experience has been with it thus far? How is the stability, drivers and general overall [...]