We’ve all been there: a crashed or frozen system that won’t respond to keyboard or mouse input, forcing you to perform a hard reboot with the power button. But hard reboots can be scary — cutting off power to your machine […]
We’ve all been there: a crashed or frozen system that won’t respond to keyboard or mouse input, forcing you to perform a hard reboot with the power button. But hard reboots can be scary — cutting off power to your machine […]
Though we mean well, sometimes holiday shopping can be a guilt-ridden activity. Maybe you spent too much. Maybe not enough. Maybe you over-indulged on yourself. Many say shopping is their form of therapy, and perhaps those folks are onto something. […]
A language that runs on any computer in the world. A language that does not need any special software to run. A language ranked among the top in the world. Why wouldn’t you learn JavaScript? There are close to 300 programming languages […]
If you’re a geek and on Twitter, there’s a good chance you already follow some of the nerdiest celebrities out there. People like Wil Wheaton, Felicia Day, Nathan Fillion, and Kevin Smith, who have built reputations out of their identities […]
I’ve recently misplaced a pair of decent Klipsch earphones. As I’m partial to using over-ear headphones most of the time, I haven’t managed to justify a replacement yet. As a stop-gap, I’ve been reduced to relying on one of the seven or […]
The processor is the brain of a computer — but understanding the difference between processors requires a lot of brainpower of your own! Intel hasn’t made it any easier for customers with their strange naming schemes, and the question we […]
There’s no way around it; commuting isn’t enjoyable. The longer the commute, the more it sucks. While we’re sure you think about your commute, have you ever taken the time to think about what your commute is actually costing you? […]
Ransomware evolves with crypto-currency, Microsoft Edge intelligently pauses flash, Firefox add-ons vulnerable to new attack, Vivaldi 1.0 released, and mainstream media doesn’t understand eSports. Ransomware Evolution is Really Bad News There’s a new breed of ransomware doing the rounds, and […]
I use Android because it’s made from Linux, and I’m not alone here. Many open source desktop users first picked up an Android phone due to the appeal of a Linux-based mobile operating system. I’m sure that’s why many of […]
Computers make our lives more convenient in countless ways, but they do pose one problem: a mess of tangled cords. Sooner or later, you’ll need to clean up that cable clutter. Heck, wires in general can be a pain. Your headphones’ […]