HP firmware update blocks non-HP ink cartridges
HP released a firmware update on March 12, 2016 for several of the company's Officejet printers that renders non-HP ink cartridges useless. HP customers began to complain about the issue on September […]
Seagate unveils 10TB Consumer Hard Drive portfolio
Seagate unveiled today a new portfolio of 10 Terabyte hard drives for the consumer market that push storage capacities to new heights. The 10 Terabyte drives Seagate Barracuda Pro, Seagate IronWolf and […]
The Z is an innovative computer mouse
The Z is a mouse created by Swiftpoint that aims to revolutionize how mice works by introducing new features that benefit all users. When it comes to the mouse input device, not […]
A cloud-connected Keyboard? No Thanks
The Das Keyboard 5Q is a cloud-connected computer keyboard that is designed as a notification device as much as it is a keyboard. Das Keyboard is one of the most popular mechanical […]
Upgrading PC components
One of the biggest advantages of desktop PCs is that these systems are open enough to allow you to replace components. While you may be able to replace some components, a hard […]
OEM Updaters put PCs at risk
A study by Duo Security, Inc suggests that OEM Updaters, programs designed by PC manufacturers to update vendor-specific software, do more harm than good as they put PCs at risk. Prebuild desktop […]
My Surface Pro 4 Experience so far
I made the decision to buy a Surface Pro 4 shortly after Microsoft revealed the new machine. I always liked the idea behind the machine especially since much of the hardware and […]
Find out if your PC is Oculus Rift ready
Oculus Rift, a VR solution, is now available for preorder for $599 on the official company website (pricing is €699 plus shipping for Euro countries, and £499 Pound). The VR solution ships […]
Microsoft Surface Pro 4 and Surface Book differences
Microsoft announced several new devices on its Windows 10 Devices event including a new version of the popular Surface Pro line called Surface Pro 4 and the company's first laptop Surface Book. […]
iPad Pro, Google Pixel C, Microsoft Surface: which should you get?
Google revealed the Pixel C Chromebook yesterday and Apple the iPad Pro earlier this month. Both devices are designed to add productivity features to tablets running Android and iOS, for instance by […]
Google's Nexus 5X and 6P pricing outside the US is ridiculous
As a European, I'm used to paying more for devices, software, subscriptions and other digital goods. If you compare the pricing, it appears that most company's simply replace $ with €/£ when […]
Fix Creative Speakers stop playing audio out of the blue
For the past ten years or so I have used headphones to listen to audio and do other audio-related things on PCs. Recently, I bought a pair of audio speakers from Creative […]
Samsung releases new fix and firmware update for SSD 840 Evo drives
If you own a Samsung SSD 840 Evo drive and noticed that write performance went considerably down after some time, you may want to download an updated tool and install a new […]
Logitech's MX Master mouse: control up to three devices
Functionality-wise, computer mice have not changed this much in recent time. Apart from different button layouts and programmable buttons, there has not been much change at all in this area. Logitech's MX […]
Why I won't buy a smart TV anytime soon
About 18 months ago, I expressed my opinion on smartwatches and why I would not buy one in the near future. Today, I'd like to share my opinion on so-called smart TVs […]
Add SD Storage to mobile phones without card slot with ExoDrive Case
Many modern day phones come without SD card slot which means that you are stuck with the phone's internal storage. While 8 or 16 Gigabyte may look like much on paper, it […]
KeyMouse, a keyboard-mouse hybrid for both hands seeks funding on Kickstarter
If you think about how computer systems are controlled, mouse and keyboard probably come to mind first before touch and voice commands. It is rather interesting that little progress has been made […]
Seagate to launch affordable 8TB Archive consumer Hard Drive
Seagate's new 8 Terabyte Archive HDD hard drive will launch in January 2015. Storage is one of the few things where regular platter-based drives beat Solid State Drives in. Not only do […]
Amazon Fire TV Stick vs. Google Chromecast vs Fire TV Box
Amazon announced the Fire TV Stick today. It is on first glance similar to Google's Chromecast and other streaming sticks and solutions. You connect the stick to your TV's HDMI port and […]
Wearables are the next big thing. Here are my thoughts on that
With smartphones and tablets reaching saturation points in many countries, it is time to hop on to the next big thing. Most companies are betting big on so-called wearables which can be […]
The limitations of Google's Chromecast device
I have to admit that I was curious when I first heard about Chromecast and how some people used the device to play Internet or local videos stored on the computer on […]
The Surface Pro 3 is not an iPad competitor
So Microsoft revealed the third generation Surface Pro 3 yesterday. Many sites have already live blogged about it or at least published hands-on reviews about it, which is why I do not […]
How to replace the laptop hard drive with a faster one
I was in desperate need of a new laptop, one that I could use for work when I was away from home. After reading lots of online reviews, I decided to get […]
Archival Disc with 300 GB capacity to launch in 2015
Current optical disc formats are less than ideal for archiving or backup purposes due to space constraints. It is often not possible to back up your root partition to a single disc, […]
Tokyoflash Japan Watches are stylish masterpieces
Watches serve two main purposes. They tell the time and date, and sometimes display other information, and also express your personal style and taste. If you are a geek, or someone who […]
4 Technology Certainties for 2014 that will rock the computing world
2014 will be an interesting year from a technology perspective. Not only will it be the year of exciting new technologies that are introduced to the public, it is also the year […]
How to find out how much RAM your motherboard supports
One of the reasons why PC sales have slumped, at least in my opinion, is the fact that many users do not see the need to upgrade their systems as often as […]
Things to consider before heading out and buying a notebook
My mother needs a notebook, and I promised to get her one for Christmas. Since this is her first mobile computer -- she only used desktop PCs until now -- I had […]
What you need to know about Solid State Hybrid Drives (SSHD)
Solid State Hybrid Drives (SSHD) are a combination of a Solid State Drive (SSD) and a platter-based drive (HDD). The main idea here is to combine the speed of the SSD technology […]
Why I decided to quit being an early adopter (for the most part)
Having something in hands or using something before everyone else has been a strong urge for me for the better part of my life. It did not really matter what it was: […]
Why I consider buying a Surface Pro 2 when it comes out
Microsoft has announced a refresh of the company's Surface series today. The Surface 2 is the successor of the Surface RT device running Windows RT, and the Surface Pro 2 the successor […]
Should you buy computer hardware locally or on the Internet?
Back in the pre-Internet days, you had two options in regards to buying computer hardware. You could head out to a local store and see what was on offer there, or use […]
Why I won't be buying a Smartwatch anytime soon
Now that tablets have been established to the mainstream, companies like Apple, Samsung or Google are already working on the next big thing: smartwatches. When I hear smartwatch I immediately think about […]
All Samsung Windows PCs to be unified under the ATIV brand
If you look at Samsung's current PC lineup you will notice that the company is using quite a few brand names for its devices. There are the Series X type of devices […]
Surface Pro scarcity angers Microsoft customers
Microsoft customers have been looking forward to the release of the Surface Pro, a tablet laptop hybrid designed by Microsoft to provide its users with a full Windows 8 Pro device. While […]
Surface RT spreads its wings, flies to new markets
The "snowmageddon", as people seem to want to call it, may have put a damper on Microsoft's big Surface Pro launch event in New York City, but will not stop the new Windows 8 […]
Surface Windows 8 Pro to launch Feb 9. in North America
Microsoft has been preparing the launch of the Surface Pro for some time now, and up until now, it was not really clear when the device running Windows 8 Pro would be […]
The PC is not dead
Every once in a while so-called analysts proclaim the death of a company or device and while the dice they throw are sometimes right about that, they are more often than not […]
Nvidia's Project Shield: Android gaming handheld
Android gaming handhelds seem to be en vogue these days as several have received funding or are about to receive funding on crowd funding platforms. NVIDIA on the other hand does not […]
Nvidia GeForce 310.90 driver update fixes security vulnerability
A security vulnerability has been discovered recently in the NVIDIA display driver nvvsvc.exe belonging to the NVIDIA Driver Helper Service which is installed during the GeForce graphics driver installation. Attackers may exploit […]
