Computer
Which MacBook Pro Should I Buy?
If there is one question that I get asked every day through my email and various social network channels (aside from Mac vs. PC), it’s whether or not a 13 or 15 inch MacBook Pro is better. Each has their own set of pros and cons, and in the end it comes down to which [...]
Are You Using the Best Wireless Channel?
Setting the right wireless channel on your router can make a big difference on how well your Wi-Fi connection works. While most users may be just fine with whatever the default settings may be, others can experience frequent packet drops resulting in the appearance of an unstable or even unusable connection. These issues can be [...]
Why Windows 7 is Better Than Vista
Macmanmcmanaman, a member of the LockerGnome.net community asked, “Is there any reason to use Vista over a different Windows OS?” This is a good question, and the answer is very simple. No, there is no reason to use Windows Vista at this point in time. Windows Vista was this generation’s Millenium Edition. It was bloated, [...]
How to Control Your Windows Desktop With Kinect
The Minority Report featured some incredible theoretical technologies, some of which have continued to interest geeks for years. One of these technologies was a system in which you are able to interact with the user-interface with a few hand gestures Now, imagine if you were able to control Windows 7 in much the same way. [...]
Can the Nook Color Compete With Other Android Tablets?
Jake Ludington of LockerGnome is looking for a tablet small enough to fit in his cargo pants pocket with the capability to run Android apps. The Nook Color by Barnes and Noble may be exactly what he needs to get the job done. So, can the Nook compete with other Android tablets? With a 7-inch [...]
Is Processing Power Becoming Less Important?
A member of the LockerGnome community sent in the question, “As more and more of our programs become web apps, do you think speed and processing power is losing importance in the computing world?” As more and more of our programs are becoming web apps, the importance of processing power comes in to question. Is [...]
Is the Samsung Chromebook Worth It?
Google Chromebooks are out, and the trimmed-down operating system is starting to receive some mixed reviews from the tech community. So, are they any good? Is the Samsung Chromebook worth it? In a previous video and blog post, I went over the expectations set by Google. They announced several different methods of obtaining one of [...]
When is the Right Time to Upgrade Your PC?
Do you upgrade your computer yearly? How about monthly? Do you upgrade only when your current system breaks down or stops running the newest applications? There is a big debate among computer users as to when the best, and most cost-effective time is to upgrade. In a recent discussion, Brandon and Jake were asked the [...]
Where are Personal Computers Headed?
Every technology pundit in the world has an opinion on where personal computers are headed. They use words like cloud and social to describe our online activity, an increasing amount of cores when asked about processors, and the word touch is thrown around more and more. All this aside, where are personal computers headed? It [...]
Why a Microsoft Branded PC Would Be a Good Thing
Microsoft, though best known for the Windows operating system, is no stranger to the world of hardware. Their line of peripherals are top sellers and generally well received by users, the Xbox is on top of the HD game console market, and other various hardware projects have done generally well. They have not, however, entered [...]
Are Mobile Operating Systems the Future for Desktop Computing?
With the incredible strides being made in the mobile world, one can’t help but to ask whether or not these trimmed-down operating systems may be heading in a direction that could replace what we currently know as a desktop OS. For example, the debate over whether or not Android would make a good netbook OS [...]
How to Make an Unboxing More Interesting
The trend of unboxing popular tech on camera has been around for years. While many would claim the origins of this form of gadget porn come from the much-anticipated PS3 release, videos and/or pictures of desirable tech products being taken out of the box for the first time may well be as old as the [...]
Mac Malware on the Rise
Newsflash: your Apple machine actually can become infected. Wait, what? You didn’t already know that? Seriously? I’ve been telling you for years that it’s possible. Other writers have attempted to educate you. Your Mac is not a steel wall against malware, people. It’s always been possible for an Apple computer to be infested with some [...]
Is Internet Addiction Real?
A few hours ago, Duodave posted an an interesting discussion on our LockerGnome Q&A site. He wonders if online addictions are real or something made up by professionals. I’m here to tell you that Internet addiction is very real. It can cause your health, relationships and work performance to deteriorate if you don’t realize you [...]
How to Compete With the iPad
The tablet market is heating up, and it seems every day a new device is announced that has the potential to unseat the iPad. Many of them (ARCHOS, for example) boast qualities such as a simple user interface, “better” specs, freedom from the tight grip of Apple’s control, and a seemingly-endless amount of extras that [...]
