July 3, 2012
Ever imagined a robot cameraman? What about your own affordable grappling hook? It’s too bad no one has invented anything like that stuff, yet. Bummer, right? No. These things have already been invented, and their inventors are people like you and me. I’m lying. These people are a lot smarter than me, and I could never invent anything like they have.
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July 3, 2012
The digital age has revolutionized the way we handle information. Never before could humankind record and store so much information and in such diversity. While the amount of data has increased exponentially, the predicted life span of the storage media hardly exceeds the lifetime of a human. For humans who love to collect and leave a legacy to their ancestors, this poses a huge challenge.
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July 3, 2012
Despite decades of technological advancement the average home computer is still plagued by one obvious yet complex issue – cable clutter. Many home PCs are still plagued with more grasping tentacles than a low budget horror film. They reduce space and create an eye sore. There are ways to reduce clutter, of course, but some are expensive. What can you do if you want to spend less?
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July 2, 2012
Clever marketing goes beyond memorable advertising when it demonstrates exactly what you are missing out on by not owning a product. I'm not usually a sucker for advertising, preferring instead to make my own mind up by trying out a product and reading reviews - but thanks to the many videos I've seen on YouTube, I want a GoPro camera. The GoPro HD Hero represents somewhat of a revolution in amateur high definition video.
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July 1, 2012
Last week we asked you about the future of desktop computers. With laptops and tablets getting stronger and more popular, we were wondering where you think desktop computers are heading. The results, and especially the comments, were fascinating, with some very cool visions of the future of desktops.
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June 28, 2012
We use our computers every day. Whether we are checking email, browsing the web or chatting with friends, our computers are an important part of our lives. Most of us interact two ways with our computers. We have our keyboard and our mouse. They are both important for different things, but in my opinion, as long as a keyboard has all the right buttons on it, it is good enough for me. With a mouse, I am much more particular.
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June 28, 2012
When Apple announced the MacBook Pro with Retina display a few weeks ago, I was pretty sure it would end up being my next laptop. I’ve waited a long time to upgrade and after being lucky enough to use a MacBook Air for the last few months I also knew that OS X and Apple hardware were for me. I’m pretty sure there will be a good number of you considering the purchase, and even more of you who are unsure whether the $2,199 price tag is really worth it.
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June 27, 2012
Like most kids, I had a electronics kit that taught the absolute basics; you could build something about as advanced as a radio or morse code device. Suffice to say, the fun didn't last long once you'd built all 5 projects. Nowadays though, advanced electronics hardware kits are affordable and the possibilities are infinite - all thanks to the wonder of microcontrollers.
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June 24, 2012
As the MacBook Pro discussion was heating up last week, the topic of desktops vs. laptops was broached. Reader Achraf Almouloudi asked for a poll that will deal with this subject, and this is what we’ll be discussing this week.
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June 22, 2012
I doubt that anyone has ever listened to computer fan noise and thought "wow, that’s awesome. Let’s have some more of that!" At best, fan noise is simply there, an ambient whirr that be mostly ignored. At worst it can be a serious distraction. There are ways to make your computer quieter. But what can you do if you don’t want to spend much?
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June 21, 2012
A computer’s performance can be significantly impacted by the speed of its storage. So what is the fastest consumer hard drive solution both in practical and absolute terms? Solid state drives are likely the way to go, but are some options better than others?
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June 20, 2012
In Los Angeles on Monday, Microsoft pulled a surprise out of the bag in their Windows 8 strategy - a Microsoft manufactured and branded tablet, called the Surface. It's a sleek device to rival the iPad that comes complete with a detachable keyboard and stand, and it looks as if it could really have an impact in the tablet market when it's released alongside Windows 8 later this year.
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June 20, 2012
Last week the Internet was awash with news of Apple’s latest addition to their laptop line, the MacBook Pro with Retina display. Following recent trends, the company has managed another world first – this time claiming the world’s highest resolution notebook display. Not only is the new MacBook an object of desire for those with [...]
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June 18, 2012
When it comes to getting a tablet, I've taken a long time to explore all of the possibilities. In the end, I opted to stick with the operating system that I fell in love with years ago - and went with the ASUS Transformer Prime TF201. What follows is an honest, unbiased review of the ASUS Transformer Prime which we bought with our own money. We're also giving away a brand new 32GB model with a keyboard dock valued at $650! to one very lucky MakeUseOf reader.
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June 17, 2012
The biggest news in the tech world this week was without a doubt the launch of the new MacBook Pro. While this new addition to the MacBook family is impressive, not everyone agrees about its superiority. So what do you think of this new Apple feat? Worth every penny, or an expensive much ado about nothing?
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