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Toughest Laptops on the Block

Toughest Laptops on the Block

Choosing a laptop for its features and specifications is one thing, but to go in for a laptop for its durability and mileage it provides to a user who would be using it under extreme conditions is another. Now a days, laptop manufacturers are increasingly focusing on toughening up the laptops so that they could handle the extremes of daily usage.

5 Fun Facts About The Nokia Lumia 900

5 Fun Facts About The Nokia Lumia 900

The Nokia Lumia 900 is a popular new entry in the mobile industry that is causing quite a splash and getting rave reviews.

Huawei Honor – Killer Specs at Unbeatable Prices

Huawei Honor – Killer Specs at Unbeatable Prices

In it’s effort to get the word out, the company organised a blogger’s meet inviting top bloggers from all around India to get their hands on the two new mobiles – Honor and Ideos X5. And yes, I was present as well. ;)

Technology Tools Every Real Estate Professional Should Use

Technology Tools Every Real Estate Professional Should Use

The real estate industry is a well-established line of work built on a centuries-old foundation of trust and judgement. While the business has proven the test of time, successful real estate agents know the importance of adapting and keeping up with the times. In this article I’ll highlight some of the must-have tools every successful real estate developer should possess.

Tablets and Laptops to Watch in 2012

Tablets and Laptops to Watch in 2012

While 2011 was the year when touchscreen tablet computers finally exploded onto the scene, 2012 will be the year when tablets and laptops go head to head for the hearts of consumers. Already, much talk and practice has been had with tablets as a business tool to replace laptops while the normal consumer like a student or a family may easily consider a tablet before a laptop. The following tablets and laptops will be the models to watch in 2012 as they may be the final straw to tip the scales or at least offer users a good time trying it out.

Canon and HP Ink Cartridges

Canon and HP Ink Cartridges

Using HP printer products saves you both time and paper. One time I was reporting for work, doing business as usual and had a very large office report to print out. The ink wasn’t quite completely doing its job, meaning it would be spurting out a few lines and then just completely skip over a few more. Obviously, whether in a professional environment or not, this is not appropriate behavior for a printer. We found out that the last person responsible for replacing the ink cartridges ended up buying them off Ebay and got a bit ripped off.

Apple Laptops Vs HP Laptops

Apple Laptops Vs HP Laptops

Apple’s laptops have come of age with many of their laptop models reaching the top of the market share. They have excelled especially in terms of design with beautifully thin laptops that seem more of a lifestyle product than a technical one. As the one to beat in terms of design, it was only a matter of time before another laptop manufacturer would try to match Apple, which is what HP have done with their HP Envy line of laptops against Apple’s MacBook Pro. For this match-up we’ll take a look at the HP Envy 15 and 17 against the Apple MacBook Pro 15-inch and 17-inch laptops for a head-to-head analysis of both contenders.

Emerging Advancements in Laptops – Wireless Internet, Solar Power and 3D Gaming

Emerging Advancements in Laptops – Wireless Internet, Solar Power and 3D Gaming

Owing to impressive technological breakthroughs in recent years, the definition of laptops has evolved over the past few years. This is because laptops themselves have evolved into sophisticated computing systems endowed with incredible processing power, massive storage capacity and a wide range of functionalities and multimedia capabilities. Here are some new features that fourth generation laptops are expected to boast.

2 Crappy USB Gadgets The World Should Not Have Got

2 Crappy USB Gadgets The World Should Not Have Got

It is unbelievable just how much cheap crap we produce every year. The environmental impact is worrying, landfills continue to swell and carbon emissions need to come down – yet more and more junk continues to roll out of the factory. In addition to this, many seem to think that adding USB connectivity to aforementioned plastic junk instantly makes it more saleable.

Hands-on: India’s First, World’s Cheapest Tablet – Aakash

Hands-on: India’s First, World’s Cheapest Tablet – Aakash

Costing a fraction of Apple’s iPad, the subsidised Aakash is aimed at students. It supports web browsing and video conferencing, has a three-hour battery life and two USB ports, but questions remain over how it will perform.

At the launch in the Indian capital, Delhi, Human Resource Development Minister Kapil Sibal handed out 500 Aakash (meaning sky) tablets to students who will test them, including me. :)

And hence, here comes GeekZu’s review of the Aakash tablet.

How to increase Hard Drive Life

How to increase Hard Drive Life

A common part of all computer systems is the hard drive. The hard drive contains all of the data in [...]

The Integration of Tablets and Education

The Integration of Tablets and Education

Although the technology has been around for a while, tablets are beginning to drastically change the way we learn.

The Why’s And How’s of IT Equipment Disposal

The Why’s And How’s of IT Equipment Disposal

Each electronic item is filled with chemicals and toxins which, if incorrectly dealt with, can contaminate its surrounding environment and prove fatal to locally dwelling wildlife and their habitat.

3 Rock-Solid Tips To Optimize Your PC For Gaming

3 Rock-Solid Tips To Optimize Your PC For Gaming

It’s a sad fact that gaming hardware is quickly outdated. Turn your back for a few days, and the previous [...]

10 Tips To Make Your Home-Made Videos Look Pro

10 Tips To Make Your Home-Made Videos Look Pro

In the era of YouTube, home videos are as popular as family photos. Even if all you have is a [...]