A few years ago, there was a large push towards alternative energy and to conserve power when possible. While most of us have reached reality in that an increase in global temperature was all but fiction, the idea and possibility of alternative energy is still possible in a different manner. Every year thousands of people take an adventure away from the grid to either go camping, hiking, rock climbing, or another outdoor activity. Most of the time these adventures mean zero electronics and you only carry the clothing on your back. However, in this day and age, with our reliance…
Author: Justin Vendette
Over the previous years, I have had my fair share of reviewing RAVPower products and I have come to appreciate what they offer to their customers. This will be the tenth RAVPower product review here on TSF and what I have found is that each product is a little bit different in some way, with each product aimed at a specific task. The hunt for a “do everything” battery pack continues as I search for one that is compact, rugged, affordable, and functional. In an effort to provide this universal functionality, RAVPower has just recently released their newest product lineup,…
Like many things in the technology world, components are getting smaller and smaller and so are computers. A perfect example of this is shown by the recent releases of Original Equipment Machine desktop systems from companies like Dell or HP. Ten years ago, OEM desktops were massive beasts that held large motherboards and power supplies that were much slower than today’s standards. Now, we are seeing desktops that are smaller than computer monitors and can be easily placed on top of a desk rather than the floor. In the newest edition of our Tech Support Forum 2015 Build Guide, I…
Like many things in the technology world, components are getting smaller and smaller and so are computers. A perfect example of this is shown by the recent releases of Original Equipment Machine desktop systems from companies like Dell or HP. Ten years ago, OEM desktops were massive beasts that held large motherboards and power supplies that were much slower than today’s standards. Now, we are seeing desktops that are smaller than computer monitors and can be easily placed on top of a desk rather than the floor. In the newest edition of our Tech Support Forum 2015 Build Guide, I…
I can’t help but chuckle when I hear a person inform me that they’ve just purchased a new Beats headset and then go on with how well the sound is reproduced. For almost a year now I have been reviewing all sorts of different sound equipment, anything from full desktop speaker systems, to portable Bluetooth speakers, to headphones. During each review I learn something a little different as well, listening to the same songs to get a general feedback of the device. It’s not just my opinions going into the reviews, as where I might find something pleasing, another person…
During my time with a previous employer, I noticed that the security team there took precautions against malware by creating multiple security banners about the potential dangers of viruses. Their purpose was to spread awareness of how malware can be everywhere and it can even go portable. Having a net worth of over $6 billion, their intellectual property is what is most important to them as without it they are no better than their many competitors. The biggest threat to a company’s intellectual property isn’t theft, but rather malware that can secretly and effectively attack business files. In this day…
When was the last time you had a Microsoft Office file failure on an important document? An everyday user may report that they’ve never encountered a corrupted Microsoft Office file, yet business users may state that it happens more often than they would like. File corruption occurs when a file is repeatedly transferred to a new location. Data is copied and written each time the file is edited, moved, or deleted, and sometimes the copy and writing phases can fail, leaving you with a corrupted file. While home users very rarely move files at a constant rate, the business user…
Jump back in time six or seven years ago and many home offices required large computer desks to store a computer, a large monitor, speaker system, wired keyboard and mouse, printers, faxes, copiers, and much more. As with most things, time changes the way we do things. Most items become smaller, stylish, and more modern. Just recently I built a brand new custom computer for myself and during the process I took the time to unclutter my desk. I run two machines on one desk, so with two monitors already placed on the desk, I took the time to modernize…
During the Microsoft keynote of their newest operating system, Windows 10, the technology giant had some interesting news for both new and old customers. For the first time in Windows history, Microsoft is giving Windows away, although not to everyone. Microsoft has announced that users running Windows 8 will be given a free upgrade to the latest version of Windows. As many predicted this upcoming event, this new statement from Microsoft clearly shows how they are looking to cover the small mistakes taken with Windows 8. There is more to this upgrade madness, as Microsoft later said in the event…
There are some gamers out there that insist that playing a game on a console gives them a better experience over a PC. As there is a large debate over which is better, one thing is for certain, the best gaming equipment is still required to enjoy the game. One of the most popular gaming consoles on the market, the Xbox One, offers a large variety of games, multimedia playback, and activities to do. Unfortunately, the headset provided with the Xbox One is poor in terms of build quality and audio playback. Another disappointment of the stock Xbox One headset…