What To Look For In The Perfect Office Chair
It is absolutely crucial to pick the right office chair. The decision over which to buy shouldn't be taken lightly, especially if you're going to be spending several hours of each day sitting on the chair you end up buying.
Kobo Arc (2012) Review & Giveaway
Kobo, currently Amazon's strongest eReading competitor, has a whole line of eReaders available, including the Kobo Arc (2012) — a 7-inch Android tablet. Kobo's lead e-ink reader, the Aura HD, is definitely impressive, but is not a strong enough competition for the Kindle Paperwhite. How does the Kobo Arc fare? Is it a valid competitor for the Kindle Fire and Nexus 7?
Rikomagic MK802 IV and MK812A RK3188 Android Smart Mini PC Review and Giveaway
A complete Android system for your TV - not a Chromecast, not an adapter for your phone – no additional hardware required. Android "TV sticks" are mini computers running Android. They have no screen, instead they output directly through HDMI to your HD television. They're pretty powerful little machines – the equivalent of a mid-range Android tablet - and easily outgun a Raspberry Pi for only a few more pennies. There's a wealth of existing Android apps to choose from - so is it worth getting one, and precisely what can you do with them?
SurfEasy Private Browser: Portable USB VPN-Enabled Browser On A Card [Giveaway]
Email, social networks, banking: many of the things we do online require some level of security. This is relatively secure on your own devices, but what if you need to use these services on a public computer? It's a good idea to avoid doing so at all, but sometimes that's not practical. And that, my friends, is where SurfEasy's Private Browser comes in.
Sony Xperia Z Review and Giveaway
This post is about a surprise; it's about a comeback, and about how a determined company can listen, learn, and make something beautiful once again. It's about the Sony Xperia Z, a premium, powerful, and waterproof Android smartphone that made me rethink what's important to me about a phone. And if I sound enamored, well, you can read on to see what made a longtime Samsung user ditch the South Korean powerhouse for a Japanese giant.
Sennheiser MM 550-X Wireless Travel Headphones Review and Giveaway
Sennheiser, a German-based audio company, has produced some great audio equipment, including the Sennheiser HD 598 headphones that I reviewed not too long ago. I wanted to see what other kinds of innovative headphones they had, and the seemingly "all-in-one" package found in the MM 550-X spiked my interest.
Myth Debunked: 5 Gadgets You Don't Actually Need For School
Need. Want. One is a four letter word and the other is a necessity. Listen up and heed this old man's words as I get you set to go back to school, do some real learning, and save thousands of dollars by not buying into this computer fad. Look at me! I got an iPhone! Look at me! I can film my lectures! Look at me! I made a spreadsheet that does my arithmetic for me!
All The Back To School Gear You'll Need For Under $1000
I know the summer might feel infinite, but the school year is approaching quickly whether you're prepared or not. Don't let it sneak up on you and then struggle at the last minute to get all your stuff together. Buying new stuff for school might seem like a daunting task, but you can actually get a good amount of awesome tech gear for under $1,000.
Stylus Showdown: Back To School Review and Giveaway
It's Back-To-School month, and all through the month you've had chances to win great back-to-school items such as the ASUS VivoBook X202E touchscreen laptop, the Timbuk2 Power Q laptop backpack and a custom-made budget gaming PC. Today we're taking a different direction, and testing an item that's among the hardest to choose. A stylus.
Leap Motion Review and Giveaway
The future is gesture controls, they would have us believe. You should all be touching your computer screens, waving your arms around in front of your Xbox, and waggling your way to virtual sports victory. But you're just not, apparently. Leap Motion is hoping to change that: to give us both precise desktop hardware that can retrofit any machine into a motion sensing beast, and an app store chock full of fantastic killer apps. Does it deliver? We find out. And we'll be giving away a Leap Motion to one lucky reader!
ASUS VivoBook X202E Windows 8 Touchscreen Laptop Review And Giveaway
It wasn't very long ago when prices of touchscreen Windows 8 laptops soared beyond $1000. Thankfully, those days are behind us, and portable computers can easily be purchased – touchscreen and all – for under $500. That's precisely the demographic in which the ASUS VivoBook X202E falls. We are giving away an ASUS VivoBook X202E to one lucky winner. Keep reading for your chance to take home this Windows 8 touchscreen laptop!
MakeUseOf Tablet Buying Guide: Summer 2013
What makes an iPad worth the hype? There are many manufacturers making tablets of all shapes and sizes running a great variety of software, and how do you know which one is right for you?
Custom Budget Gaming PC Build and Giveaway
How hard is it to get a decent gaming PC without breaking the bank? If you go out and buy yourself a pre-assembled name-brand computer, chances are, it won't be powerful enough to be a viable gaming computer, or you'll spend a lot more than you would prefer. Essentially, neither of these two possibilities are ideal, and it seems like you have no other options. Maybe if you put it in a little labor into building your own computer, you might be able to find a middle ground where you get decent gaming performance at the right price. We'll be giving away this custom gaming PC, so there's no reason not to continue reading right until the end then join the giveaway!
Should You Buy A 4K / Ultra HD Television?
About a decade ago, manufacturers started to sell what's now widely known as an HDTV. But now HD is old news, so the industry has decided to push another new technology; Ultra HD, also known as 4K HD. This new format, which offers a resolution of 3840x2160 (yes, the term "4K HD" is technically an exaggeration), has so far been reserved to super-high-end TVs, but some companies are starting to offer the technology for less than $2,000. So is the improved resolution a noticeable improvement, or just a marketing trick?
Timbuk2 Power Q Laptop Backpack Review & Giveaway
The new school year is beginning soon, and if your old laptop bag is falling to pieces, it might be a good time to start thinking of a new one. Back when I was an undergraduate student (not that long ago), almost no one brought a laptop to school. Today, not only do you bring your laptop, you bring your tablet and smartphone as well. These things have to fit somewhere, and a good laptop bag to protect your gear and ease the load is essential.
NVIDIA Shield Review And Giveaway
Recently, we reviewed the Wikipad, which managed to make its way to market before NVIDIA's highly anticipated Shield. Ever since NVIDIA showcased the Shield at CES, I've found myself more and more fascinated by it. After enjoying other Android gaming tablets, I assumed I would absolutely love the NVIDIA Shield, which certainly looks like the pinnacle of Android gaming devices.
Lacie Rugged Mini vs. AData DashDrive Durable: A Comparative Review and Giveaway
Electronics of all kinds aren't really built to withstand much in the way of knocks or extreme weather, but a special breed of portable hard drives exists to serve this very purpose - to withstand the everyday tumbles and adverse weather without sacrificing your precious data. It's not often I get to break things in the name of science, but today is a special day. In the interests of all backpackers, hikers, summer poolside partygoers and urban adventurers - I'll be putting the claims of two "rugged" portable drives to the test.
4 Alternatives To The Pebble Watch
The Pebble E-Paper Watch (which we've just reviewed and will be giving away) has a lot of interesting functions, is highly customizable, and raised over $1 million within 28 hours of being put on Kickstarter. Maybe the Pebble isn't exactly what you want though. Maybe you'd like a different look or functionality. Money talks, and these other smartwatch innovators are ready to listen. Some of these are concepts and some are already on the market! Which one do you want? Maybe all of them?
Vizio E320i-A0 32-inch Smart TV Review and Giveaway
To test out whether a TV can be feature-filled yet affordable, I bought myself a Vizio E320i-A0 32-inch 720p 60Hz LED Smart HDTV, which came in at $288 ($290 at retail price). I tested it out based on its design and features for the price to see whether I felt it was a good pick, even as a budget TV. At the end of this review, you'll be able to enter for a chance to win one for yourself!