Archive for August, 2011
Apple Releases Official Lion Disk Creator
You know how to create your own Lion recovery disk, thanks to our guide or your own ingenuity, but Apple just made it easier with their Lion Recovery Disk Assistant. The tool will make you an external disk which can be used to repair or reinstall OS X 10.7 Lion if your hard drive fails or [...]
Toshiba Qosmio F755 3D Notebook Says Goodbye to Glasses
Toshiba just took the cover off of the Qosmio F755, a new 3D notebook aimed at gamers and media junkies that want to watch 3D. Unlike the rest of the 3D notebook crowd, Toshiba was able to ditch the glasses, so you can watch 3D without looking like Bono. The Qosmio F755 uses face tracking [...]
Thunderbolt Brings External Graphics to New MacBooks
Thunderbolt’s potential is pretty much unused but most people who have the port on their laptop. But a new accessory might give users a chance to upgrade their MacBooks. The ViDock from Village Instruments sells three external desktop graphics card docks that connect to your MacBook via the new Thunderbolt port. The docks are like [...]
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How To Combat Computer Vision Syndrome [InfoGraphic]
Staring at our monitors and notebooks all day can range from fun to frustrating depending on the number of cute cat videos you watch, but it can also be dangerous to our vision. According to the experts in eye care, Computer Vision Syndrome is a real problem that affects anyone who spends too much time [...]
UltraBooks Turn to Fiberglass Bodies as Apple Hogs Aluminum
Intel has been pushing the Ultrabook platform hard, but so far PC makers have had trouble executing and bringing a slim and affordable notebook to market, especially below the entry-level price of the MacBook Air. It turns out the popularity of the MacBook Air is affecting the PC notebook market in more ways than you [...]
What Do Bombs, Stolen Goods and Serial Robbers Have in Common?
They have all been recovered when Absolute helped law enforcement track down stolen notebooks. Without special software, a lost notebook can ruin your day and potentially cause thousands of dollars in lost information. If you have the right software installed, you can track down stolen laptops, recovering your hardware and company information. Absolute Software makes notebook [...]
Tom Bihn Ristretto Review: An Amazing MacBook Air Bag
Carrying an ultraportable notebook around in a giant bag defeats the purpose of going thin and light on short trips. Sure, a big bag is as good as the next when you want or need to take the kitchen sink with you, but when you want the essentials and nothing more, look at the Tom Bihn Ristretto [...]
If The MacBook Pro Line Goes Air-esque And Thin, Will It Be Good Or Bad For Laptops?
You know that rumor about the possibility of Air-like 15 and 17-inch MacBooks coming out later this year? I can’t help feeling a little excited about the possibility. Unlike the majority of tech rumors surrounding Apple, I give this one credence simply because it makes so much sense. As a professional with a vested interest [...]
