6 Sales Tactics To Avoid When Buying Electronics At A Retail Store [Opinion]
Going to the store is usually a simple process. You pop in, get what you want, and leave. Many stores go to great lengths to ensure that their customers can easily find the item they want to buy. They group similar items, place more popular items in more obvious locations and try to make cashier lines as short as possible. Electronics retailers, on the other hand, are a different story.
Power Supplies Explained: How To Pick The Perfect PSU For Your Computer
Most geeks interested in buying new hardware or building a new system think first of the processor, graphics card and perhaps the hard drive. These components have the most impact on performance, so they are given first thought. Somewhere down the list, sitting near the enclosure and optical drive, is the power supply. This is unfortunate, because power supplies are important.
How To Avoid Getting Tricked By Viruses That Want Your Money
Malware that attempts to part victims from their money is nothing new.There is another threat, called ransomware, that attempts to leverage the authority of some well-known organization to extract money directly from victims. Here’s how it works and what you can do to avoid it.
Successful Forerunners To The World Wide Web You Probably Never Heard Of
The World Wide Web today dominates the Internet. If you want to share information online via a public service or webpage, the World Wide Web is what you use. But it has not always been dominant, it was not the only idea proposed and it has never been alone. A number of successful alternatives have sprung up for various reasons.
5 Classic Indie Strategy Games You Must Play [MUO Gaming]
Strategy games have a long history that dates back to the very first game consoles and even arcade games (such as Rampart). As with any other genre, most of the games produced have been developed by one studio and then released by a separate publisher. This includes important titles such as Homeworld, Populous and SimCity 2000.
The Transportation Of Tomorrow: Awesome Inventions That May Transform How We Commute
The course of human civilization has always been shaped by transportation. The transportation of tomorrow may not solve all these problems, but it may solve some – and it’s important to give the matter thought now so we can plan for the future.
5 Reasons You Should Play Sins Of A Solar Empire: Rebellion
Great games are as rare as ever. These games don’t play it safe and provide an experience that is as tightly constructed as it is refreshing. I’ve been playing one such game lately. It’s called Sins of a Solar Empire: Rebellion. And here’s why you should pick it up.
How To Output Video From A PC Or A Laptop To A TV
The computer is one of the most versatile video players ever invented. It can play discs, various files or stream video from the web. There’s little that isn’t available on a PC, and if something is off limits its usually due to DRM and not the hardware. Yet the PC has always felt strangely isolated from other devices, including those that are designed to display video.
What Is SLI & How Can It Improve Gaming Performance?
Sometimes a niche term is taken for granted. We have some such terms in the world of computing hardware, and one of them is SLI. It’s been around for so long that geeks take it for granted. Everyone knows what SLI is and how it works, right? Sure - except, perhaps, for people who haven’t been following hardware for the last ten years. Now is your chance to catch up.
How To Conceal Your Computer Clutter: Same Cables, More Space
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?
The Five Best Places To Find Free Creative Commons Photos
Looking to add some images to your blog post? Obviously, I sympathize. All of the writers at MakeUseOf are on the prowl for ways to add some visual flair to our articles, but we also have to make sure we respect the rights of photographers while doing so. That’s why we like Creative Commons content.
5 Fan-Built Alternatives To Famous Video Games
Gamers can be a real drag. I know, because I am one. We want the best game possible and have a tendency to be ungrateful if everything was not done exactly how we’d like. This often results in pointless moaning but there are times when it births something real and new. It’s hard to tell when this will happen – popular games have more fans who may eventually decide to transform the game.
The 6 Best Free-To-Play Action Games [MUO Gaming]
The free-to-play revolution is gaining momentum every month. Many of the games are still titles that allow developers to easily place a price on game mechanics, items or units – but some action games are in the mix, as well. Let’s have a look at six free-to-play action games currently available that are well worth your time.
How To Keep Your Computer Quiet On The Cheap
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?
What Is The Fastest Computer Hard Drive Solution? [Geeks Weigh In]
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?
How Enterprise Internet Connections Work
Chances are good that if you’re at this site, reading this post, you already consume more data than the average 0.5 GB. But that’s nothing compared to what a corporation goes through. You may have heard of a T1 – a common enterprise connection before. But what benefits does it actually offer, and what other enterprise-grade Internet connections are available?
5 Non-Fiction Books Every Technology Geek Must Read
You can learn a lot about consumer technology and its effect on society by reading blogs, but online sources have a tendency to follow the latest fad instead of providing exhaustive research of a topic. The classic non-fiction still has significant value. Here are five that you absolutely need to read.
The Terrible Lure Of Slim Technology: Why Thicker Can Be Better [Opinion]
Slim. Sexy. Thin. Modern. These are words that are often used to describe sleek new devices with thin profiles. The not-so-subtle connection made between thin devices, sex appeal and futuristic design is an argument by itself. Thin is cool. Thin is the future. If you disagree, you’re outdated. This is a position that doesn’t hold up to critical thought.
How Are Video Game Accounts Hacked & What Can You Do To Protect Yourself?
Game accounts have been the targets of hackers for years, but as more games go online or require account verification the stakes are only rising. Having your account hacked could mean hours of lost work and hours more spent on the phone with the game’s tech support. So how are game accounts hacked, and what can you do to stop yours from being a target?