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The new iPad: Reason why the iPad 2 is still the better choice – Part 2

The iPad 2 still remains one of the lightest and slimmest devices in the market at 1.33 lb (WiFi) and 1.35 lb (WiFi + 3G). On the other hand, the new iPad packs more muscles at the expense of its weight which is 1.44 lb (WiFi) and 1.46 lb (WiFi + 4G). However, the weight is not the only […]

The new iPad: Reason why the iPad 2 is still the better choice – Part 3

Furthermore, it was much anticipated by the tech gurus that if Apple does not lower the price of their new tablets, the iPad 2 probably will see a price difference. The speculation was $200 to $250, but Apple proved them wrong at this, again. The probable reason for this might be the value of iPad […]

The new iPad: Reason why the iPad 2 is still the better choice – Part 4

Moreover, the 2011 model is lighter and skinnier than the 2012 release which makes it a better choice for those who are pickier about the weight and size and do not have much to do on go other than reading books and watching movies. One of the main reasons why the new iPad is not […]

Ultrabooks: The concept in its nascent stages is already diminishing – Part 1

It was until Consumer Electronics Show 2012 that the ultrabooks meant a super slim laptop incorporating a feather weight existence, with optical drive and an SSD storage device. However, the event showcased a slew of new laptops that had none of these features and still were marketed as Ultrabooks, example Samsung Series 5 Ultra. This […]

Ultrabooks: The concept in its nascent stages is already diminishing – Part 2

But both Intel and PC makers have released a number of new laptops with the Ultrabook moniker attached to them, that the users have ended up confused which one is an ultrabook and which one is just laptop. After the release of Macbook Air by Apple in 2007, the concept was to introduce Windows-based laptops […]

Ultrabooks: The concept in its nascent stages is already diminishing – Part 3

However, the likes of Series 5 and Envy 14 Spectre have diluted the concept of the moniker with thicker and heavier notebooks. In addition, the optical drives and platter-based hard drives have made the customer more confused than facilitated. Remember the time Intel launched the Centrino series of circuits. Centrino name meant that a laptop […]

How to boost the PC performance by cleaning up and tuning the hardware and software? – Part 1

Ever wondered why your laptop or desktop is performing less than when you purchased it? There a number of complaints that we tech geeks receive everyday from our friends, not so tech geek, that there computers are stuck or are taking forever to run a program or never reboot in a single day. Buying a […]

How to boost the PC performance by cleaning up and tuning the hardware and software? – Part 2

Following are some of the steps that can be taken to prevent the computer from crashing or slowing down. I’ll give you that they might look a little ineffective but they are off great benefits. The enormous size of modern multimedia files can eat up your hard-drive storage quickly. What once seemed like a laughable […]

How to boost the PC performance by cleaning up and tuning the hardware and software? – Part 3

The operating system is another issue that most users tend to overlook. The older the OS is, the more are the chances of your PC getting infected with malware and viral software. The first step in this process is to check the minimum hardware requirement of the latest operating system in the market—Windows 7 has […]

How to boost the PC performance by cleaning up and tuning the hardware and software? – Part 4

Performance on Windows computers tends to degrade over time, but with a few OS tweaks, you can recover some performance. Defrag your hard drive. Especially after performing massive file deletion tasks, your hard disk is going to be heavily fragmented. Use the default Windows defrag utility or a third-party program like, Defraggler to speed up […]

How to boost the PC performance by cleaning up and tuning the hardware and software? – Part 5

Make sure you have a highly rated firewall and antivirus program installed with automatic updates turned on. Free security programs are OK in a pinch, but they’re usually crippled in some way or don’t measure up to the premium ones. Internet providers like Comcast and AT&T also provide premium security programs for free with service. […]

Should you buy a new computer now or wait for another four months? – Part 1

When it comes to new technology in the computing world, the evolution is so fast that a device purchased a couple months ago becomes outdated two weeks after. I personally had the same experience when I purchased a new laptop in 2009, and after a period of four months ruthless Intel launched Core i-series, hushing […]

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