Sunday, August 28, 2011

4 Technology Trends That Could Affect You

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Technology not only continues to be a driving force in our everyday lives, but since we’ve become so dependent on it, we should be mindful of the trends that could directly impact how we live, attend classes and do business.

The following trends address the continuous evolution of digital technology and how you can adapt and benefit (by saving money!) from knowing what technology can help (or not help) you.

Computing Horsepower

It’s safe to say that computers built in the last 5-6 years still have relatively enough horsepower to help people plow through everyday tasks like email, MS Word/Excel, Facebook and iTunes. However, one trend that could help consumers who are looking to buy a new rig is the advent of integrating the graphics card and the CPU into one single package. Intel already has this technology, called Sandy Bridge, in which the graphics card is inside their CPU. (Intel Core i3- i5-i7 processors)

Unfortunately, Intel’s flavor (HD 3000 series) leaves much to be desired. A cheaper alternative, AMD’s Fusion APU (Accelerated Processing Unit) has better built-in graphics (Radeon 6000 series). What this means for consumers is that if you’re looking to build a new system and your multimedia needs are moderate, opting for an Intel Sandy Bridge or AMD APU can save you from spending extra on a physical graphics card. It also provides a smaller computer chassis to save space.

The Future of Gaming

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Sunday, August 21, 2011

Geeks.com Back To School Buying Guide

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The days are getting shorter and the kids are getting restless - yes it’s that time year again, time to get to the shopping malls, fire up those Internet connections across the land and your back to school shopping done!

In this week’s Tech Tip, we’ll show you some practical techie things that’s will help your student get on the right “techie” footing when they hit the classroom!

The Computer
While it’s always a good idea to check the syllabus for the school or class with their recommendations for the students’ needs, every student undoubtedly needs a good computer! The good news is that you can pick up a very cheap laptop for the price of what you would pay for a decent desktop just a few years ago. Really, for about $350 to $500 dollars you can find a decent machine that will last the whole school year.

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Sunday, August 14, 2011

Comic-con 2011 Survival Guide

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Now that San Diego Comic-con 2011 is over and I survived another four days of the mayhem, I’m here to impart some wisdom for next year.

In this TechTip, I will cover my TOP 5 Comic-con survival tips.

Arrive Early - DUH!
With the sheer mass of attendees at the convention, getting in to see the panels put on by your favorite people can be a tough task to accomplish if you do not plan ahead. I recommend always arriving to the room where the panel will be held at least two hours before it begins. Once you’re in, stay in, the rooms are not cleared between panels and you might be able to snag a prime seat. Doing this will also introduce you to new things you might not otherwise have known.

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Sunday, August 07, 2011

Wireless Charging - Really?

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Not long ago it seemed that we wondered why we would need some particular technological gadget. Whether it was a smartphone, dumbphone, tablet, cheap laptop computers, ebook reader, mp3 player, or digital camera (just to name a few) - it really seemed that the thing that we once lived without just fine only a few short years ago, we can’t seem to live without now. While they are great to have, it becomes painfully clear very quickly that all these electronic gadgets and gizmos need their power!

Pretty soon you find yourself a plethora of cords in various shapes and sizes just to keep their batteries juiced up and ready to roll! On a recent trip, I had to take along NINE different power cords just to keep the cameras, phones and games going.

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