Archive for June, 2011
How to Create a Password Reset Disk in Windows 7
Whenever you setup a new user account on your computer it is also a good time to ensure that you also create a password reset disk in case you have a sudden case of amnesia and forget your Windows password. This tip is especially useful for complex passwords that might not be easily remembered. in this article we’ll show [...]
NitroPDF Reader 2 Destroys Adobe With Speed, PDF Signing and More (Free)
PDF files are a part of life for pretty much anyone who uses a computer. The majority of computers are running a PDF reader from Adobe that handles the basics, but you don’t need to settle for the basics. NitroPDF Reader 2 is a supercharged PDF reader that drops the BS and delivers a streamlined [...]
MacBook Air Notebooks with Core i5 & i7 May Arrive on July 19th
At this point it is pretty much a given that the MacBook Air with Sandy Bridge processors will launch alongside Mac OS X Lion in July. Now, according to sources at 9to5Mac and AppleNApps we will see the new MacBook Air models and OS X Lion both launching on July 19th. Multiple sources are confirming that the [...]
How to Turn off Windows Aero: To Speed Up Windows 7
If your computer is not performing as fast as it should be, you can do some quick fixes to speed things up a bit. One of them is turning off the Windows Aero theme. Introduced in Windows Vista, this new experience focused on providing an elegant user experience for the Windows environment. Most modern systems [...]
Windows 7 versus Mac OS Lion: 7 Reasons Windows 7 is Better
Apple is expected to debut its next major release of Mac OS X, the Company’s flagship operating system for its Macintosh computer. Apple describes this release as advancing the world’s most advanced operating system. When I look at some of the highly touted features, its hard not to point out that these features have been [...]
Sony Vaio Z: Thinner Than MacBook Air, External Dock with Powerful GPU
The new Sony VAIO Z has arrived with a thinner figure than the MacBook Air, carbon Fiber cover and an external Light Peak connectable dock that delivers a Blu-Ray player and high power graphics when you are at home. Even without the dock, the 13″ VAIO Z is no slouch — and you wouldn’t expect [...]
Alienware M18X Lands With Nvidia GeForce GTX 580M
Prepare for one of the most powerful and immersive gaming experiences you can get on a notebook. The Alienware M18x has landed with the latest Nvidia GeForce GTX 580M GPU capable of delivering tear inducing frame rates up to 30% higher than the competition. Kick things up a notch with dual GTX 580M GPUs and [...]
Nvidia Launches GTX 580M – “Fastest. Notebook GPU. Ever.”
Nvidia has just announced the new GeForce GTX 580M which is, according to company reps, the ”Fastest. Notebook GPU. Ever.” For those who can’t wait to frag in high FPS glory, you can order the Alienware M18X with the Nvidia GTX580M GPU, or opt for ultimate in power and pack two GeForce GTX 580M GPUs with [...]
MacBook Air Supply Tightens, Refresh Iminent
The supply of MacBook Air notebooks has dwindled at many major retailers, a shortage at Amazon and Best Buy closing down online orders of the MacBook Air due to low stock. Product shortages, combined with the recent rumors of MacBook Air refresh alongside the launch of OS X Lion point to a very real possibility [...]
Apple Releases OS X 10.6.8 To Prepare Your Mac For Lion
Mac OS X 10.7, otherwise known as OS X Lion is set to come out in just a few weeks and Apple has just released an update to OS X 10.6.8 to prepare you for the major upgrade that is coming. OS X 10.6.8 was first hinted at in the release notes of Final Cut [...]
