Corsair Voyager Air and Patriot Gauntlet 320 Comparative Review and Giveaway
Portable hard drives are much more today than a simple enclosure with a wimpy USB 2.0 connection. Modern portable hard drive enclosures support numerous wired interfaces such as USB 3.0, eSATA, or even Thunderbolt; as well as Wi-Fi and ethernet, making sharing even more convenient. We wanted to review a pair of portable external hard drives which support networking, so we picked up the $200 Corsair Voyager Air 1 TB and the $110 Patriot Gauntlet 320. At the end of this review, you'll be able to enter for a chance to win either of these portable hard drives, plus 3 additional Corsair Voyager Air 500 GB units!
Should You Use AMD Proprietary Graphics Drivers & How Do You Install Them? [Ubuntu]
If you have an AMD or nVidia graphics card or chip in your desktop or laptop, you have some serious graphics processing power under the hood. However, these highly respected graphics vendors like to keep their secrets, which includes making their drivers proprietary software. Ubuntu and other Linux distributions use open source drivers to make them work. But what’s the difference between the two, and how do you install the proprietary driver in Ubuntu if you decide to use it?
Save the World with These 5 Ethical Apps [Android & iOS]
With so much access to information nowadays, it's quite simple to find whatever interests you. However, people still neglect to research from who they buy products, and what those people or corporations stand for. You might be interested in knowing their political leanings, as well as their business practices, so you can be a responsible citizen and speak with your purchasing power.
Robots On Wheels: 5 Top Cycling Apps For Android
Riding a bicycle is a great way to get exercise, as well as train your body to be physically fit. A key component of training is tracking your progress, and that can be difficult to accomplish without the right tools. With an Android phone, you'll have plenty of apps at your disposal to plan, calculate, and track your bicycle rides.
Canon PowerShot ELPH 320 HS Review and Giveaway
Taking pictures is a fantastic way of retaining memories through the years, and nowadays, technological advances have made it possible to take decent photos with your smartphone. However, if you take the trouble to use a digital camera, you'll often find that they have a lot more to offer. We've picked up the Canon PowerShot ELPH 320 HS as an affordable camera that people may want to get, and reviewed it. At the end of this review, you'll also have a chance to win a camera for yourself!
4 Astounding Linux Mouse Hacks
Ever since its invention, the mouse has become an extremely useful tool that makes using a computer much easier to learn when coupled with a graphical user interface. However, some of you may feel like the mouse should be capable of doing more work for you. Then there are some of you who like the keyboard better and may want to be able to use mouse functions without actually invoking a mouse.
Tired Of Windows 8? How To Dual Boot Windows & Ubuntu
If you discover that Windows 8 isn't quite your cup of tea, and you have no feasible path to downgrade, it may be a good idea to dual boot with Linux to have an alternative operating system you can use. For most people, using Ubuntu is an excellent choice because of its popularity, software selection, hardware support, and ease of use. However, if you want to dual-boot, you need to do a few things before you’re ready to enjoy your Linux installation.
OneDrive vs Google Drive - Which Is Best for Office Productivity?
As the push towards web apps has evolved, we're now met with two powerful cloud solutions -- SkyDrive and Google Drive. These two options offer all the tools needed for file synchronization and office productivity. However, while both of them can be great, only one of them can be the best solution for office productivity. In order to objectively evaluate which solution is more ideal, we will take a close look at both. Who shall be the winner?
Use These Apps to Help You Sleep Better [Android & iOS]
After a hectic day, the best thing you can do is to get a beneficial amount of sleep. There are always new studies appearing that prove how important sleep really is to a person, improving everything from your energy and mood to your metabolism. However, it may not be quite as easy to get that much-needed sleep, especially the deep sleep that can make all the difference. It might be a good idea to try a few apps to help you with your sleep.
7 Tools To Improve The Way You Use Evernote
For most people, the note-taking application of choice is Evernote. And Evernote users have good reasons for choosing the service for their note-taking needs -- it’s very functional, highly accessible, and has add-on features that can take you beyond the default Evernote experience. Here are seven tools that help to improve the way you use Evernote.
Roku 3 Review and Giveaway
As more content becomes available online, the need for a traditional television subscription may not be enough anymore to justify the costs. If you’re already subscribed to services like Netflix or Hulu Plus, now may be the time to make the switch. You will still need a computer or system that can access all of that content for you — more commonly, it’s called a media streamer or a home theatre PC. We got a Roku 3 to review and give away to a lucky reader, so let’s see whether it lives up to the hype!
The Archie Search Engine - The World's First Search!
Written over two decades ago and with no updates since then, Archie provides a very different search experience than we're used to today. So how is it different, and could it still be useful today? I'll take you on a tour of this pioneering search engine and give you a perspective of how things have changed over the past 23 years.
Ubuntu 13.04: What's New In Raring Ringtail? [Linux]
On April 25th, the newest version of one of the most popular Linux distributions was released -- Ubuntu 13.04, codenamed "Raring Ringtail". Unlike previous releases of Ubuntu, 13.04 doesn't bring extraordinary new visual features which may make some people even more skeptical about this release than others. So what exactly is new, and should you really upgrade?
iCan't: 5 Things Android Users Take For Granted and iPhone Users Just Can't Do
Have you ever thought that there might be a reason Android users brag about their customizability? Sure, as an iPhone user, you can add and configure apps, change your wallpaper, and otherwise make yourself feel at home. But at the end of the day, you've only changed a few small details. If you happen to have jailbreaked your iPhone and are enjoying Cydia, you can do more. But users with stock iOS are able to do much less. Don't believe me?
How To View & Edit The Source Code Of An Open-Source App
While going open source might be a good choice, you'll also need to invest in the right community. GitHub is one of the best places to do this, not only because of the sheer amount of users who visit the site, but also because of the features that GitHub offers. If you find an open source app on GitHub, I'll show you a few things you can do with it, including viewing, editing, and forking the code.
5 Minecraft How-To Tips To Start Crafting Like A Pro
Minecraft has steadily gained popularity with no signs that the trend will change anytime soon. I’m a big fan of the game and I have plenty of friends who play it or would like to get a copy for themselves. But let’s say that you liked the game so much, you bought your own copy. Of course you can now play a round of survival, but that’s too basic. What other cool stuff can you do with Minecraft, and what essentials do you need to know?
6 Free Flight Simulators to Experience Virtual Flying
Dip your toe into the wonderful, immersive world of flight simulators with these free titles.
Create 3D Images With An Android Smartphone: It's Easier Than You Think
Android phones are increasingly shipping with powerful cameras with at least 8MP for their backside camera. Additionally, there are some phones such as the HTC Evo 3D which come with two cameras in the back, allowing you to take 3D photos. But what if you'd like to take 3D-like pictures with your single-camera phone? As the concept of 3D-enabled devices/TVs and 3D photos becomes more popular, chances are that you will want to dive into this new form of photography.