Hardware
Should I Buy or Build a New Computer?
Guest blogger Eddie Mogelinski writes: Okay, so you are here because you want to know if building a PC is the right choice for you. Well, let’s find out! First things first: Are you one who likes to open up your PC case and make sure everything’s running cool? Like to add graphics cards and [...]
Five Geeky Model Rocket Kits
Model rocketry is a hobby that has been practiced by youth for generations. Some of my fondest memories of my teenage years include building and launching model rockets with my older brother. He would build the advanced rocket, requiring some extra steps while I preferred the easier projects that came practically assembled. These days, I [...]
Corsair Vengeance 1500 Gaming Headset Review
At the start of this year I was looking to replace my Blue Snowball USB microphone. The reason I had to replace my Blue Snowball is because it has “fallen on its head” twice and will no longer interface with my PC. I could email Blue Microphones’ support channel with the possibility of getting a [...]
Five New Computer Buying Myths
Buying a new computer can be very exciting, but it may also be one of the more confusing things you ever do. Components change every month it seems, and misconceptions are abundant. For many users, the specs sheet may as well be written in Klingon. Understanding the differences between one hard drive and another is [...]
Plantronics Gamecom 307 Gaming Headset Review
Guest blogger James Swanson writes: A few weeks ago, I purchased the Plantronics Gamecom 307 Gaming Headset for around $25. While on the low end of the gaming headset spectrum, it’s small and portable — perfect for gamers who are always on the go. I took this headset for a spin and I figured I’d [...]
Computers Are People Too
It doesn’t matter how much of a tech guru you are; sometimes a computer will frustrate you so much that you will want to throw that computer out a window. You may then want to take a different route outdoors yourself to where that computer landed and proceed to take a sledgehammer to the parts [...]
What to Do Before You Use That New PC
There’s a time for work and there’s a time for play, particularly when you are getting paid. Last Friday I combined both occasions into one for my end-of-the-work-week article — it was a special occasion, after all, and I thought a look at Second Life might provide a welcome relief from the reality of our [...]
Living Behind the Hardware Curve
I have a broken heart. This is not the first time, nor will it be the last. Still, the organ is broken and I’m unable to move or do anything other than write at this point in time (and I can barely even manage to do that). You’ve been there before, right? And you may [...]
#FellowesInc PowerShred 79Ci Paper Shredder Review and Giveaway
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Fellowes for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine. Recently, we discussed 10 things that you should always and absolutely shred — including old tax returns, cancelled credit cards, and pay stubs. Shredding these types of documents, which contain personal and financial information, can save [...]
How to Save Money on Computer Repair
Spending too much money on computer repair can be a real drag. Some shops charge as much as $200 for an hour of service that includes relatively simple processes such as upgrading the RAM and performing system restores. In many cases, these high charges can be avoided by following a few simple tips. The solution [...]
