Technology
How to Control a PC or Game Console with a Single Remote
This is a Sponsored guest post written by Matt Ryan on behalf of Lenovo for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% the writer’s own. Lenovo is known the world over as one of the leading PC manufacturers out there. From nettop systems to high-end servers, Lenovo has a firm grasp on the PC market. But did [...]
Is There a LEGO Apple Store Set? Kinda.
Some would call it an unhealthy obsession – I would prefer to refer to it as a hobby. LEGO isn’t for some. Those who cannot accommodate bricks must continue to put up with people like me (who, by the way, are not responsible for gigantic minifigs washing up on Florida shorelines). We need some kind [...]
Android 4.0 – Ice Cream Sandwich: Hot or Cold?
After watching Google’s Ice Cream Sandwich / Samsung Galaxy Nexus launch live on YouTube last night (and providing running commentary in my Google+ Profile all the while), I’ve come to one conclusion: Android 4.0 (“Ice Cream Sandwich”) will be awesome. But, to that end, did anybody really expect it to be worse than what we’ve [...]
What’s Cool and Useful About Dragon Dictate for Mac 2.5
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Nuance. All opinions are 100% mine. Did you know that software is available that will enable you to not only dictate to your Mac, but control it with the sound of your voice? Imagine sitting back in your chair and saying exactly what you [...]
How to Rough It with Technology
This is a sponsored post written on behalf of Samsung; the opinions represented are 100% my own. Being away from the warm glow of your computer’s monitor is typically considered roughing it for some geeks. A night without some time in front of the computer can feel a lot like camping. So, how do you [...]
Favorite iPad Apps?
I wanted an iPad before I knew I wanted an iPad. It was probably the first product from Apple that I purchased without hesitation – not because I needed one, but because the iPad was so radically different from anything else in the industry that I was drawn to it (magnetically, perhaps). Years later, I’m [...]
What’s New in Parallels Desktop 7 for Mac
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Parallels. All opinions are 100% mine. If you’ve recently made the switch from a PC to a Mac, are considering making the switch, or if you took the leap a long time ago and have been searching for the best way to run those [...]
How to Watch Live TV on the iPhone
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of MobiTV. All opinions are 100% mine. We’ve all had it happen at one point or another. There’s something you really wanted to watch on TV, but you’re either on the road or someone else is hogging the set in your living room. Do you [...]
What is the Difference between LCD and LED Screens?
LED monitors and televisions are beginning to become cheaper and more budget-friendly. They typically promote much higher contrast ratios and lower power use than traditionally lit LCD screens, but they may not be the best option for video editors. Why is that? What is the difference between LCD and LED screens? The difference between the [...]
How to Make a Great Video Tutorial
Video tutorials are very popular on YouTube due in part to how much easier it is to learn something if you actually see it done in front of you rather than just reading about it somewhere. Some tutorial videos absolutely shine above others because they approach the process in a way that is slightly more [...]
Why are Commercials Louder than the Television Show?
Have you ever been watching television and suddenly the commercials come on and you’re jostled by the booming voice of someone trying to sell you something? Why do commercials sound louder than the television show? Advertising is typically talking head (one or two speakers and not a lot of music or sound effects) content that [...]
What is the Difference Between Composite and Component Video?
Composite and component video cables are far too often confused with one-another due in part to their slightly similar name and purpose. LockerGnome’s Brandon Wirtz sat down with me recently too break through the confusion and explain exactly how different they really are. Composite cables typically have a yellow RCA connector on either end that [...]
How to Determine the Gender of your Cable
How can you tell if the plug (or port) on the end of your cable is male or female? While it may seem like common sense in most cases, some cables can pose a bit of a challenge when determining the sex. The tradition of labeling connectors either male or female exists throughout the electronics [...]
Sewell 2 Port 1×2 Powered HDMI Splitter Review
Taking one HDMI signal and bringing it to two screens sounds difficult, but it isn’t very hard if you have the right splitter. Sewell makes a self-powered 2 port HDMI splitter that allows you to successfully split a HDCP signal and send it to two destinations, simultaneously. The difference between a splitter and a switch [...]
How to Change the Look of the Mail App on OS X Lion
OS X Lion came with quite a few changes that adjusted the visual aspects of the operating system including how its built-in Mail client looks and feels. While their attempt to make the client look more like it does on the iPad, many users (including myself) have grown fond of a more traditional experience. The [...]
