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7 Accessories to Turn Your iPad or iPad 2 into a Notebook
The iPad and iPad 2 have changed how many people perform their basic computer tasks like checking email and surfing the web. The transition has led to a decline in predicted PC sales and is likely playing a role in the fact that consumers are keeping their current smartphones and computers longer. We still love notebooks, but recognize that for some [...]
OS X 101 – Tips for New Mac Users Part One
Apple claims that half of those who purchase a new Mac at their brick-and-mortar Apple Stores are first time Mac users. That means the buyers either did not have a computer at all or were using a PC with either Windows or in rare cases Linux. Making the switch can be daunting, so here are [...]
A Guide to Gmail Labs
Google has a habit of quickly iterating on their web services. Sometimes Google rolls these changes out to all users, but other times they let users who want certain features (that might not be ready for prime-time) opt-in to them. These bonus-features are kept in a section that Google calls “Labs”. Google describes Gmail Labs [...]
Google Voice 201: How To Be A Google Voice Power User Groups and Rules
Building off of our Google Voice 101 series that shows you how to sign up for Google Voice and how to get started with Google Voice we are graduating on to the more advanced courses at Google Voice University. This guide is part of a week-long series we’re calling Google Voice University, which will take you [...]
Google Voice 101: How To Get Started With Google Voice
Now that you have signed up for a Google Voice account and have it connected to one phone, you’re probably wondering what to do next. This guide to getting started with Google Voice will walk you through the basics of the service so that with a few minutes of effort you are getting the most [...]
How to Tell if a Laptop is Good Deal, Or Just Cheap
When most consumers ask me for help finding a new laptop or notebook the first thing I ask is, “What do you want?”, to which they almost always reply, “A laptop for less than $600.” It’s not always $600, but the primary factor for most end users is the price of the machine; not the [...]
How To Setup a Wireless Router (video)
Whether you’re a student heading to an off campus apartment or a homeowner looking for an easier way to get connected a wireless router is an easy and cheap way to use the Internet anywhere in your house. RocketBoom just launched RocketBoomTech, a new YouTube channel dedicated to technology and shows us in the video [...]
How to stop Windows from Restarting after Installing Updates
If you commonly leave work open on your computer overnight, you’ve no doubt had your computer automatically reboot while you are sleeping and in some cases take your work with it. While most times Windows 7 can re-open your local work without a problem, you can easily lose online work and open webpages. The good news is [...]
How To Upload HD and Full Quality Video, For Free, Directly From Your iPhone with PixelPipe
I recently wrote a guide detailing how to get full quality video from your iPhone to your PC because Apple doesn’t yet have any official way to export HD or full quality video from the iPhone directly to the web. Fortunately, it is now possible, thanks to a service called Pixelpipe. Pixelpipe actually does a [...]
How to Stop Programs From Running on Startup and Slowing Your Computer
Does your computer take a long time to fully load Windows when your turn it on? Does it run more sluggishly than when you first purchased it? One of the things that may cause these issues is unnecessary startup programs. Annoyingly, many programs have the audacity to automatically register to launch when your computer turns [...]
