Archive for April, 2011

Dell Inspiron 14″ Intel Core 2 Duo Laptop (i1470-3053CRD) Review

Posted on April 29, 2011 by

Speed: Dell Inspiron i1470-3053CRD Features Intel Core 2 Duo 1.3 GHz Dual Core Processor.  The speed is decent. Storage: Offers ample storage capacity with a 500 GB hard drive. Hard drive speed is 7200 RPM which is very fast for laptops. Memory: 4 GB DD3 RAM.  Great for multi-tasking.  Will run Windows 7 and most applications without [...]

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ServInt.net VPS Hosting Review

Posted on April 25, 2011 by

We have been using ServINT VPS hosting service for quite a while and here is our review of the company. Uptime: Their uptime is amazing. We switched from Westhost.com due to uptime issues and migrated to Servint. Since migration, we had very minor downtime which amounted to no more than few minutes. As far as [...]

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Gateway 15.6″ AMD Phenom II X2 Dual Core N660 Laptop (NV53A04H) Review

Posted on April 23, 2011 by

Speed: Features AMD Phenom II X2 Dual Core N660 3.0 GHz Dual Core Processor.  The speed is amazing. Storage: Offers huge storage capacity with a 640 GB hard drive. Hard drive speed is 5400 RPM which is normal for laptops. Memory: 4GB DDR3 SDRAM at 1333MHz.  Great for multi-tasking.  Will run Windows 7 and most applications [...]

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How to Make Your Computer Earth Friendly

Posted on April 22, 2011 by

This article was written in respect of the Earth Day. Making this world a better place to live is everyone’s duty. Here is what you can do to make your computer more earth friendly and contribute to a greener world. 1. Use your computer’s Power Saving features: For Windows users, go to Control Panel, Power [...]

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Why Blackberry Playbook is Receiving Bad Reviews

Posted on April 21, 2011 by

Research In Motion’s Blackberry Play Book did not receive a warm welcome like the iPad2. There are several reasons that contributed to this factor. This article will outline some of the negative aspects of the newly released Play Book. The Name: The name, “Play” Book, itself is a bit deceiving. RIM probably wanted to capture [...]

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Is Google Nexus S Worth the Price?

Posted on April 17, 2011 by

Google Nexus S is a smartphone developed by a joint venture between Google and Samsung. The Nexus S offers a slick and curvy design with many exciting features. However, is the phone really worth the price? Currently the phone is priced at around $525. Getting a 2 to 3 years voice and data plan with [...]

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Huge Bluetooth Headsets and Speakerphone Sale

Posted on April 16, 2011 by

NCIX.com has the following bluetooth headsets and speakers on sale. Sale ends April 30, 2011. Below you will find their flyer with the information. Save 40% to 60% on many popular brand name bluetooth devices. Brands include: Blackberry, Motorola and Nokia. Blackberry HS300 Bluetooth Headset $33.99 (Save $36) Click Here Blackberry VM-605 Bluetooth Speakerphone $49.99 [...]

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Sony VAIO 15.5″ Intel Core i5 460M Laptop VPCEB37FDW Review

Posted on April 15, 2011 by

Speed: Features Intel Core i5 460M 2.53 GHz Dual Core Processor.  The speed is amazing. Storage: Offers huge storage capacity with a 500 GB hard drive. Hard drive speed is 5400 RPM which is normal for laptops. Memory: 4GB RAM.  Sufficient memory, great for multi-tasking.  Will run Windows 7 and most applications without any slowdown. Display: [...]

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Fix: Firefox, Internet Explorer Search Takes to Wrong Page

Posted on April 15, 2011 by

You put a search query in the Google’s search box and hit enter. Google gives you a list of most relevant sites. You find the first listed result the most appealing. You click on the link and something strange happens. The browser doesn’t take you to the site you clicked on, rather it takes you [...]

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Should You Buy an Inkjet or Laser Printer?

Posted on April 14, 2011 by

Are you planning to buy a printer? Can’t decide between inkjet or laser? Below you will find a comparison between the two. Price: The price for inkjet printers are very low. However, that is a marketing scheme developed by the printer manufacturers. Inkjet cartridges have very low lifespan and require frequent refill or replacements. Sometimes [...]

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Acanac DSL High Speed Internet Review

Posted on April 10, 2011 by

Compared to Bell and Rogers, Acanac offers an unbeatable price for high speed DSL Internet connection. Until early 2010, Acanac offered unlimited 5.0 Mbps high speed Internet for only $18.95 per month. The price included taxes and modem rental. Later, the price increased to $24.95 a month for the same service. As of June 2011, [...]

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Dell Inspiron 15.6″ AMD Turion X2 RM-75 Laptop (i1546-2454JBK) Review

Posted on April 10, 2011 by

This laptop is on sale in Futureshop.ca for only $349.99. Save $150. Offer valid from April 10, 5PM EST to April 11, 10AM EST. Hurry! Speed: Features AMD Turion X2 Dual Core RM-75 2.2 GHz Dual Core Processor.  The speed is great. Storage: Offers decent storage capacity with a 250 GB hard drive. Hard drive speed [...]

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How to Backup Your Entire Hard Drive

Posted on April 10, 2011 by

Your computer can crash anytime. It can be caused by a virus, hardware failure or due to many other reasons. Having a backup of your entire hard drive is very important. It ensures that your data is safe and most importantly, the hard drive can be reverted back to the state before the computer crashed. [...]

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Dell Inspiron 15R Core i3 Laptop Review – Now Only $449

Posted on April 9, 2011 by

Speed: Features Intel® CoreTM i3 380M (2.53GHz/3MB cache) Dual Core Processor.  The speed is great. Storage: Offers ample storage capacity with a 500 GB hard drive. Hard drive speed is 5400 RPM which is normal for laptops. Memory: 4GB Dual Channel DDR3 SDRAM at 1333MHz.  Great for multi-tasking.  Will run Windows 7 and most applications without any [...]

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How to Make Your Desktop Computer Wi-Fi Capable

Posted on April 9, 2011 by

Most of the modern laptops have built in wireless adapters which make them capable of receiving wireless internet signal from routers. If you like this feature on your laptop, did you know that you can turn your desktop computer into a wireless machine as well? Yes, it’s possible through an USB wireless adapter or a [...]

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Cheap Routers, Mouse and USB Flash Drive, Big Sale

Posted on April 7, 2011 by

NCIX.com is having a huge Playoff Push sale event. Prices are in effect from April 6, 2011 to April 13, 2011. Here are some amazing deals on routers, mouse and usb flash drives: Trendnet TEW-652BRP Wireless N Home Router 300MBPS 802.11B/G/N 4 Port 10/100 $24.99 Belkin F5D8236-4 N Wireless N Router 802.11N 300MBS 4PT 10/100 [...]

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Most Expensive Android Apps – Can You Afford Them?

Posted on April 6, 2011 by

Android apps are usually very affordable but there are some that are meant for Bill Gates. Here is a list of some of the most expensive apps on Google’s Android Market. 1. Sell an App $193: Not really an app. Sell An App does nothing except give you instructions on how to use your purchase [...]

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How to Easily Remove System Tool Virus Spyware 2011

Posted on April 5, 2011 by

Have you been inflicted by the annoying System Tool 2011 virus? Is it popping up and taking over your system every few minutes? System Tool is a dangerous spyware that can steal your sensitive information from your computer. The good news is that we have easy to follow removal instructions for you to get rid [...]

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Latest Computer Accessories Deals This Week

Posted on April 3, 2011 by

Logitech Wireless Optical Laptop Mouse (V220) $9.99 Futureshop.ca (Offer expires April 7, 2011) Hitachi XL2000 2TB 2000GB External Hard Drive USB2.0 3.5IN Black $84.99 *HOT* Ncix.com (Offer expires April 6, 2011) ASUS USB-BT21 Mini USB Bluetooth Dongle Black $0.99 (After mail in rebate) Ncix.com (expires April 6, 2011) Mad Catz PC CON USB Controller (PC/MAC) [...]

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Toshiba Satellite 13.3″ Laptop AMD Athlon II Neo K325 Processor (T230D-00W) Review

Posted on April 3, 2011 by

Speed: Features AMD Athlon II Neo K325 1.3 GHz Dual Core Processor.  The speed is not great but decent for its size. Storage: Offers ample storage capacity with a 320 GB hard drive. Hard drive speed is 5400 RPM. Memory: 4 GB RAM.  Great for multi-tasking.  Will run Windows 7 and most applications without any slowdown. [...]

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HP 15.6″ Laptop AMD Athlon II P340 Processor (G62-420CA) Review

Posted on April 3, 2011 by

Speed: Features AMD Athlon II P340 2.2 GHz Dual Core Processor.  The speed is decent. Storage: Offers ample storage capacity with a 500 GB hard drive. Hard drive speed is 5400 RPM which is normal for laptops. Memory: 4 GB DD3 RAM.  Great for multi-tasking.  Will run Windows 7 and most applications without any slowdown.  DDR3 offers [...]

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Interesting History of Personal Computers

Posted on April 3, 2011 by

Living in an age of techno gadgets like iPad, smartphones, powerful laptops and hexa core desktops, we easily forget where it all began. Here is a little look back at the good old days. First Popular Personal Computer: The Apple II series is a set of 8-bit home computers, one of the first highly successful [...]

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Laptops and Desktops That Can Play Crysis 2

Posted on April 2, 2011 by

If there is one game that will blow you away, it’s Crysis 2. The game requires enormous system power and in return provides a spectacular detailed game play experience like no other. We will review some of the desktops and laptops available in today’s market that meet the system requirements for Crysis 2. The Crysis [...]

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Best 5 Anti Virus for 2011

Posted on April 2, 2011 by

Why Do you Need an Anti Virus? Did you know that viruses and malwares can enter your system without you even knowing it? In the past, you would have to download a virus infected file and execute it in order to get a virus. However, those days are long gone. Now, only 2% of the [...]

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