April 26, 2013
Most laptops, and some desktops, ship with internal speakers. These are often adequate, but only just, and they’re certainly not a good choice for anyone who wants to enjoy media or music. Most computers still need a pair of external speakers to sound their best. Fortunately, speaker prices have dropped like a rock over the last decade. Just $100 will buy you a sound-system easily capable of handling a living room or home office.
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April 23, 2013
Using your computer seems like a purely visual experience, but the aural experience is surprisingly important as well. You may not notice how important it is until the sounds disappear suddenly. Then, there's a sudden recognition that something is not quite right, or if you're playing a game, that something is terribly wrong. Half of your computing experience just vanished! There's no sound coming from your speakers. What happened? Where'd it go? Don't panic.
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July 26, 2012
Owning a quality pair of headphones is very important for anyone who wants or needs to listen to music by themselves on a regular basis. In fact, they're more important than the device actually playing the music itself, whether it be a home stereo system, an mp3 player, or a smartphone. A decent pair of headphones can make up for a trashy player.
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July 17, 2012
A video game console usually comes with the system itself, some cables and a controller. These are the essentials necessary to give the machine power, make it display images on your screen of choice and provide you with a method of interacting with the game. Nine times out of ten, this is more than sufficient to play the game and have a damn good time. However, some games require a little more.
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May 16, 2012
Up until a few years ago, a small home printer had to be attached directly to the computer it was servicing. Or, if you had several computers, it had to be attached to at least one of them, and that computer had to be sharing it for others to be able to use it. Thanks [...]
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April 22, 2012
In my 13 years of internet experience, I can't even imagine how many keys I've pounded or how many times I've clicked that poor mouse. Using WhatPulse now, it's not something I have to imagine. I can know exactly how much usage I've put on those peripherals. But why would I want to?
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February 24, 2012
Massively Multiplayer online games remain a unique genre. Despite a few attempts to change them, the most popular titles still use an ability-focused combat system that requires players to use a wide variety of keys. In addition, MMO gamers need access to voice chat for quick communication. It’s possible to get by with a simple keyboard and a three button mouse, but if you’re a serious player, you’ll need the right equipment.
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October 27, 2011
One of the best benefits of being a PC gamer is the wide variety of choice available in not only games, but also hardware. While console gamers usually can pick from only a few certified peripherals for any particular need, there’s usually a lot of options for PCs. That just leaves you with one problem – wading through the choices to find the best product.
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December 30, 2010
Cyborg R.A.T. 7 Gaming Mouse The formula for a gaming mouse is simple. Take a large contoured case, slap in a high-resolution sensor, add a buffet of buttons and presto! You have yourself a gaming mouse. This formula is common because it’s usually successful, as has been demonstrated by companies like Logitech, Razer and [...]
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