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Toshiba WT200 Windows Tablet Review

Admittedly it can be hard to shop for a tablet at times if you have particular needs. For example Apple and Android tablets aren’t for everyone. Many users specifically need a tablet with Windows on board, particularly business users. As good as some of the alternatives can be, there is still no real substitute for a full windows working environment. Thankfully Toshiba’s WT200 is here to fill that niche. This...

Meet the HTPC, your living room’s new friend.

There is a whole genre of home computers out there that you may not even be aware of. They’re called, as you might have guessed by the title of this post, HTPCs. The acronym stands for Home Theatre Personal Computer. Think of it as a computer set up specifically for connecting to your home theatre setup – particularly your living room TV. Its all about using the power and flexibility of a modern...

Review: Samsung Series 9 Ultrabook

I have used thin and light computers in the past but never one quite like this before. On paper it’s not unlike the MacBook Air from Apple but there are a lot of little differences to make this something a little more special, in my opinion. There are a lot of little details making this feel very much like a luxurious precision engineered machine that a lot of skilled work and refinement went into. It’s...

PC Spring Tune Up Part II: Hardware

Tuning up your PC isn’t all about software. When you’ve got your hardware maintained well it can help in so many ways. Not only is it just nicer when things are clean, but hardware can run better, cooler, and quieter. It can also make it a lot easier to add or remove new components to your setup. It can even make you healthier once you’ve cleaned up all those frequently touched surfaces. Getting started First...

Mini Computers that are big on value

If you’re in the market for a new computer and size or budget is of concern, you should really take a look at the often overlooked category of mini computers. A lot of people don’t even know they exist but they can get great little devices, perfect for many computer users. If you’re familiar with any model it is likely the Mac Mini from Apple. Its a square less than 8” large containing a fully functional...
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