Archive for December, 2010
Best Windows Laptop of 2010: Samsung RF510
There were quite a few laptops released in 2010 which made it hard to choose the best Windows Laptop of 2010 but after much consideration we’ve decided to give the honor to the . Specifically the RF510-S02, which delivers a stellar computing experience with speed, nice design and a price under $1,000. The RF510 was [...]
Apple, TV and Mobile Are The Next Big Target for Hackers, Trojans and Viruses
Traditionally Apple users have had fewer security issues than their Windows counterparts, but security firm McAfee warns that it’s only a matter of time before malicious users turn their attention to Mac as it is gaining users and a place in the business world. Apple isn’t alone as a new target for the underbelly of the web as McAfee [...]
How to Resolve Common Windows Activation Problems
With the release of Windows XP in late 2001, Microsoft integrated product activation for the first time in retail and OEM versions of the operating system. The technology has been a debated subject ever since. The purpose Microsoft says is to protect consumers and Microsoft’s own intellectual property. Consumers are able to be informed whether [...]
HP EliteBook 8540w Review: Mobile Workstation Shines
There are laptop and then there are mobile workstations. Mobile workstations like the HP Elitebook 8540w are a step, or three above the business class notebooks you might have at work and can barely compare to the consumer models you’ll find on the shelves of your local Best Buy. These portable powerhouses aren’t just designed [...]
AT&T Combating Texting While Driving
AT&T released a ten minute documentary on the dangers of text messaging while driving. Texting while driving is not smart and as this video shows can be deadly. Our friend Warner Crocker posted this video at Gottabemobile saying: Humans are funny creatures. We often know something is bad or harmful for us and yet do [...]
How to Backup to an External Hard Drive
In a previous Notebooks.com article we looked at using System Imaging as handy way to backup our entire computer. The benefits being, you are able to keep a safe replica of your system in a working state. System Images though can be quite large, using a lot of hard disk space that might not be [...]
10 Keyboard Commandments: The Perfect Laptop Keyboard
As 2010 comes to a close we mark almost 35 years since the first commercially available laptop, or more aptly titled Portable Computer ( IBM5100 ), was first released laptops and notebooks have evolved to many form factors and sizes, but even 35 years of innovation hasn’t delivered to us a perfect laptop keyboard. Sure [...]
iPhone 4 Deal: Refurbished iPhone 4 for $79
AT&T is offering a refurbished iPhone 4, with cosmetic blemishes, for just $79 as part of a limited promotion. To get this iPhone 4 deal you have to purchase the phone through the AT&T and sign a 2 year contract. The deal can be found by visiting AT&T’s iPhone 4 page and scrolling down to the bottom [...]
Griffin Slap Case Watch Band for 6th Gen iPod Nano Review
Fashion is not exactly the Geek’s primary concern some times. But even we have our limits. And for the average person having this huge rubber square on their wrist is not something they will want to do, but in specific circumstances the Griffin Slap Case watch band case for the 6th generation iPod Nano is [...]
Dear OtterBox Please Make an Extended Battery Case For My Uncle (Hacked Case)
OtterBox arguably makes some of the nicest cases for smartphone users who work outdoors or in construction environments so I was excited to see when my Uncle got the HTC Hero from Sprint he also picked up an OtterBox case. As a user who is out in the woods hunting and works as an HVAC [...]
