Although many of us in the United States are surrounded by our family today and getting ready for the ultimate meal of the year, a few of us will wake up early tomorrow for the hunt for the perfect Black Friday deal. For those who live outside the US, Black Friday is the Friday following Thanksgiving, a time where families gather to say thanks for what they have. This also includes a large all-day prepped meal. Black Friday is a tradition where millions of Americans go shopping at major retailers for ultimate deals as some items can be 50%, 70%,…
Author: Justin Vendette
Most of us understand the necessity of keeping a computer as cool as possible. Lower temperatures allow for a better operation and for a healthy computer system. There is much debate on whether or not water cooling is superior to air cooled machines and vice versa. I prefer to recommend what’s been used since the beginning and that’s air cooled machines. Water cooled systems run the risk of leakage, can be louder, and if there happens to be air in your system, could allow your CPU to overheat. Even large servers operate in an air cooled environment. One thing’s for…
As new 2015 vehicles are being released, we are starting to notice how more and more vehicles are arriving with safety measures as standard. We’ve all seen the new commercials where the driver is saved from impending doom when reversing. Reversing a car takes full concentration, as there could be a small child, animal, shopping cart, or even another car right behind you. If you’re not careful and alert when reversing, you could find yourself in serious trouble. Due to the sheer cost of new vehicles, many of us are holding onto the ones we have. Although this is a…
The following is an in-depth guide detailing the process that clearly outlines the process of bench testing building, and troubleshooting your computer. All three sections of this guide will take a considerable amount of time to complete. Therefore, you should take your time, read carefully, and understand the guide before moving on or skipping steps. Before you begin the process, first, protect your computer parts from electrostatic discharge (ESD) by standing on a non-conductive floor. Likewise, ensure that your workstation is a non-conductive area. To protect electronic components against ESD from yourself, use a wrist/ankle strap as seen here. Next,…
Since the dawn of drama, music has been a part of our everyday lives. The radio was a revolutionary device that allowed communication to reach among thousands of people and today has transitioned into a music playback system. All across America, and indeed the World, there are thousands and thousands of radio stations all of which play different genres of music and there are even an increasing amount of online websites that broadcast music. As I have mentioned before, and as some of you may know, the perfect music experience is provided when wearing headphones. They allow us to enter…
With nearly every American owning a Smartphone, manufacturers look for new ways to create income. Smartphone renewals in the US are commonly performed every two years, so keeping up with the latest and greatest technology can be difficult. Tablets are a great way to have a home mobile device and stay up-to-date on technology. There are an assortment of different brands, styles, types, operating systems, etc. for the tablet market so finding the right one can be difficult. As a user of a Windows tablet, I know their functionality isn’t for everyone but Android just has something special that creates…
Since the days of the Holy Roman Empire, Germany has developed into a worldwide manufacturing power house that exports some of the world’s finest technology. German machinery, vehicles, and electronics are the country’s largest three exports, all of which can be seen all over the globe. Here in the United States, there is a plethora of German manufactured cars, where even I drive one. Something that I have learned is there’s nothing like a German car for its speed, quality, and reliability. Likewise, German electronic equipment is something that invokes that feeling of quality. Ninety years ago in Berlin, a…
Those who tend to be on the road a lot or frequently see that “low battery” warning on their mobile device can understand the inconvenience of a dead battery. In today’s world, our smartphones have become an extension of our lives, allowing us to connect with friends, check the local news, or even see if stormy weather is incoming. Although electricity is all around us, it can be difficult to find time to wait for our phones to charge. My Galaxy S3 can take a few hours to recharge from a dead battery and phones with larger batteries can experience…
Recently, I announced that Paragon-Software would be releasing a free preview edition of their newest hard drive software, HDM 15. Following this recent announcement, the software based company is at it again with a new beta testing program to try and report feedback on their new and upcoming Boot Camp Backup solution. Search the web for a quality program to create Windows backups while in a Mac OS X Boot Camp setup, and you’ll find nothing. Noticing this, Paragon-Software has just released the solution to this puzzling problem. Boot Camp is a multi-boot utility that is included with Apple based…
Locked and loaded! You enter the battlefield with your M16 assault rifle, M9 pistol ready for battle, but wait…what was that noise; a grenade perhaps? The engine roars in front of you while you race the 2014 BMW M4 and you suddenly hear a loud crash behind you. You’re in a maze, its dark with a lit door on the other side of the room. All around you, you begin to hear the walls slowly approach you, closing the box, so it may be time to start running for the door. These three examples are situations that gamers face throughout…