When I first got into desktop computing, it wasn’t how cool the computer looked or how well it performed, it was just about getting it working and completing the accomplishment of building my very first machine. My first computer build was constructed out of computer parts I could find and in the end it turned out pretty nice. In fact, it’s still in use today running Windows 7 32bit like a dream. I have since moved on to my secondary build where I took years of observing experience and applied it to this build. This was the time for perfection…
Author: Justin Vendette
Here we go again with another sound system review, but as with every review there’s something special about this one. Movie theaters in recent years have begun to see a dip in visitors, mainly due to the fact that on demand and quality paid TV shows are becoming mainstream. With a click of a button on nearly any smart device, you can have a movie ready to go right in your own living room with the comfort of your own couch. Then when the movie’s all over, you are already home. So why go to the movie theaters any more…
In 1995 a movie called Hackers was released where some teenagers plot revenge after the main star, Crash Override, was framed for a million-dollar theft. In today’s computing life, the movie seems quite humorous for all of their networking and computing graphics, but in one of the movie’s scenes they show somebody holding onto some handheld wireless controllers while wearing this large headset on his head. The actor was playing a virtual reality game. This was the late 90s and the talk of such a gaming platform seemed impossible, yet they predicted something that has just now become mainstream. Virtual…
Summer is coming to end, but that doesn’t mean our parties or tunes need to end. Music brings people together and can make a stale gathering a rather innervating one. Moreover, music can also provide excellent background noise for when working outside or in the garage on a car. Sometimes though, there is more to the speaker than just giving you music. There’s the clean aesthetic appeal, the additional features, and, of course, the price. Everything from rugged, to high dollar, to compact and portable, I’ve taken my fair share in reviewing a large selection of speakers. After listening to…
Computer networking is one of the more challenging aspects of the informational technology world. Switches and routers, packets and frames, there is a lot of terms to understand and they need to be applied exactly to work. Although, when they do work people can be very appreciative. Most people’s understanding of computer networking is simple. You either have a wired or wireless connection to the World Wide Web, but the details behind how you connect are very complex. Have you ever noticed that when you are at work or at school that your wireless connection just always works? Your phone…
Is it just me or have smartphones reached their maximum thinness? What else can they do to help cut down on the weight and size of the phone, while still maintaining normal operation? It seems like they may be looking to cut battery life. If you are a Pokémon GO player, have you noticed that your smartphone’s battery isn’t as great as you thought it was? With the constant GPS feed, max brightness on your screen, and internet connectivity, your battery is working overtime to make sure that you have a happy time walking around on sidewalks catching Pokémon. Heat…
Crime, and the terror it can cause, is unavoidable. It’s everywhere you go and it can never be truly stopped; suppressed and contained, yes, but never ended. All over the world we have seen the awful attacks that put us in fear and have us questioning our safety. When your own government is failing to protect you, you must take matters into your own hands. Metropolitan cities in America are filled with crimes of all sorts of levels, ranging from drunk driving to murder. However, one of the most common crimes in America is burglary and breaking and entering; in…
There is a great series on YouTube called Room Tour Project by RandomFrankP. Once a week, Frank, the host, publishes a new episode where he showcases some of the best computer desktop setups that people submit. With desk setups displaying minimalistic wiring, floating monitors, and matching colors, I constantly look at my own setup to see how I can improve it. The setups on this series seem perfect in every way, but one thing to remember is that these setups take time and money. It’s the little things that count when creating the ultimate desk setup. As Frank likes to…
Car engines are some of the most complex and well-engineered devices you can find in a public setting. All the moving parts, electronics, and materials go under a remarkable load each time you drive, so it’s no surprise that they can be difficult to fix when something goes wrong. Oil leaks are some of the more common car engine issues, but finding that leak can be hard to do when your eyes only have a top down view of the engine. The same goes for your air conditioner vents within your home. How do you fix something you can’t see?…
We’ve all been there. You get out to your car one morning, hit the unlock button on your keys and nothing. The doors stay locked. You find it strange, so you manually unlock the doors to discover that your car battery has died. It could be worse, once my entire car shut down while driving because of a dying battery. There you are stuck in your parking spot, or worse on the side of the road. You can’t get to where you need to go and you can’t go drive somewhere to get a new battery. Your options are limited…