Archive for May, 2011
Ergotron WorkFit S Review: Standing Desk With Hinged Dual LCD Mount (Video)
When it comes to working in an office, the one thing many people don’t take into account is their health and the ergonomics of their workspace. This may be due to a lack of knowledge or due to a lack of funds, but we want to show you an ergonomic setup that won’t break the [...]
2011 MacBook Pro Firmware 1.4 Released w/ Stability, Thunderbolt and Turbo Boost Fixes
Apple has just released a firmware update for the early 2011 MacBook Pro models aimed at fixing many of the problems which have plagued the high end MacBook Pro models ince their launch. The new MacBook Pro firmware 1.4 includes fixes forr system stability, Thunderbolt connectivity problems and Turbo Boost problems. If you have had [...]
How To Make Windows 7 Look and Act Like Windows XP
A number of people have told me they are interested in giving Windows XP the boot, but at the same time, they are afraid of letting go of some of Windows XP’s familiarity. This is understandable, you have been using the same operating system for almost 10 years now and to jump into a modern [...]
How To Load BIOS and Change Boot Configuration
When you start your computer it does a lot of things before you start seeing Windows 7, or whatever your primary operating system is. The first program it starts is the BIOS (Basic Input/Output System), it is located inside your computers system unit on coin shaped chip attached to the motherboard. It is responsible for [...]
How To Fix Windows Security Reporting That it is Turned Off (Quick Tip)
If Windows Security is warning you that it is turned off, but you know it is on, you need to take action to fix this annoying error. We will show you how to fix this Windows Security error, but be warned, you will need to edit your registry. How To Fix Windows Security Error This section, method, or task contains [...]
How To Remove Items From Startup In WIndows 7
Whenever you install programs they tend to add a program to your Startup folder, which allows the program to start immediately when Windows starts. This can greatly affect the performance of your system and even cause some instability. Some startup programs can even prevent other programs from installing or starting properly. How to Remove Programs [...]
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Acer Aspire 7552G-6436 Review [Video]
The Acer Aspire 7552G-6436 is one of those systems that will impress the average computer buyer even if more advanced users will be disappointed with it. It has a big 17.3″ display and a full size keyboard making it really a good desktop replacement. You won’t be satisfied if you want a lightweight, portable system [...]
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G-Form Extreme Sleeve Protects Notebook from 20-foot Drop [Video]
G-Form, known for making athletic protective gear, jumped into the mobile device protection business with a recent product expansion. They now have cases for iPads and Notebooks. The Extreme Sleeve for Laptops is a form-fitting sleeve that will protect notebooks as small as an 11″ MacBook Air up to a most 15″ notebook computers. The material [...]
9 Tips for Troubleshooting Internet Explorer 9 (How To)
If you have recently upgraded to or want to upgrade to Microsoft’s latest web browser, Windows Internet Explorer 9 and you are experiencing some technical difficulties with it, here are some tips to resolve some of the common problems you might experience. 1. Internet Explorer 9 Refuses to Install. The first thing is to make [...]
Intel Ivy Bridge 22nm CPU’s Announced, Feature “3D” Transistors (video)
Today Intel took the covers off the next Intel processor, Ivy Bridge. This new processor will begin production later this year and will likely find their way into your next notebook or mobile device in 2012. These new processors are able to come in smaller than the current processors thanks to the new 3D Tri-Gate Transistors which Intel claims [...]
