USB 1.0 and USB 2.0 are serial bus standards that connect devices to computer systems. Most users probably know USB from devices like external hard drives, keyboards, mice but also mobile devices which are usually connected via USB to computer systems these days. USB 2.0, also known as Hi-Speed USB, was the first upgrade to [...]

Categories: Hardware

Impulse purchases are those “see-grab-buy” purchases without really thinking hard about the purchase before making it. It’s a phenomenon especially in the electronic work with a trend that many want to have a device or software on launch day. Say video game systems, mp3 player and even computer games. The matter is even getting more [...]

Categories: Advice

I just finished reading the review and comments about Das Keyboard on Slashdot which apparently seems to provide a better typing experience for a hefty price tag. In case you are wondering what Das Keyboard means it’s a mix of German and English with Das Keyboard simply translating to The Keyboard. The keyboard comes as [...]

Categories: ask the readers, Hardware

This is a incredibly handy little tip that I found in APC Magazine. When you’ve been working on your computer for a day or two and it’s starting to slow down and is struggling to open the start menu then it’s probably time to reset. Resetting clears the RAM and gets the system running fresh [...]

Categories: Windows

I reviewed Workrave a while ago which reminded PC users that it was time to take a break to assist in the recovery and prevention of Repetitive Strain Injury. Off 4 Fit is another application that reminds the PC user that he needs to take a break. The difference between both applications is that Off [...]

Categories: Software, Windows

There is still some confusion about the use of screensavers and I would like to explain it to those who do not know if it makes more sense to use a screensaver or to turn off the monitor. Screensavers were invented in a time to prevent phosphor burn-ins from images that were displayed for a [...]

Categories: Knowledge

If you travel a lot chance is that you will eventually fall victim to theft. If you happen to have your notebook or laptop with you most of the time chance is pretty high that the thief will have the desire to steal that one. Chances are pretty slim that you will see your notebook [...]

Categories: Hardware, Mobile Computing, Notebooks, Software

I’m still not finished with the installation of all applications that I want to use on my new computer but the essential ones are there. Essential are those that are needed to work online and view most of the files that I need to work with. The first two applications that I did install were [...]

Categories: Operating Systems, Software, Windows

Testing a newly build or purchased computer is essential for two reasons. The first is to make sure that the hardware does not get damaged.The main problem of most modern PCs is heat, each device can only cope with a certain amount of heat and if that heat rises above a level the device was [...]

Categories: Hardware