Forget Supersize, Minimize the Product! – A Logitech UE Mini Boom Review
We all have our favorite song or favorite band that we listen to until we get sick of it. Music excites us, changes our mood, lets us recall memories, and it’s something that we seek. With smartphones overtaking the portable MP3 market, the built-in smartphone speakers are mediocre at best, due to their small size. [...]
The Ultimate Black Friday Deal
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 [...]
Small Sizes, Big Power – A Noctua A series Fan Review
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 [...]
A Device That Watches Your Back! – A TaoTronics TT-CM03 and TT-CC17 Rearview Camera Review
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 [...]
The 2014 Tech Support Forum Christmas Gift Guide
With the cold dark winter nights upon us, and the time of giving near, finding the perfect Christmas gift can be difficult for some. Using myself as a personal example, I know that people shopping for me puts a burden on them due to the small selection of items that I tend to like. When [...]
How to Bench Test, Build, and Troubleshoot Your Computer
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. [...]
SanDisk’s ULLtraDIMM SSD for Servers
SanDisk has revealed a new use of SSD technology with the ULLtraDIMM SSD, an SSD drive connected to the computer via the memory channel, delivering ultra-low latency. The ULLtraDIMM SSD fits into any industry standard server’s DDR3 slot, effectively allowing the SSD direct access to the RAM bus and delivering less than five microseconds of [...]
Windows 10: Features so far
Since its release, the Windows 10 Technical Preview has shown us many useful new features. In addition, the Windows Insider Program has been a very useful endeavor for Microsoft while developing Windows 10, improving many aspects that were missing from Windows 8.1. Let’s look at some of the new additions. Windows 10 will feature a [...]
Is the Start Menu the way to go?
Windows 8 on the desktop created quite a division concerning its functionality when it initially launched with the unfamiliar “Metro”-style start screen and full screen apps. It left a lot to be desired by the old school Windows XP users that were used to Windows 7′s more retro-friendly design. After the initial uproar, Microsoft gave [...]
Handmade German Quality – A Beyerdynamic T70p Premium Portable Headphone Review
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 [...]
The Tablet King – A Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 Review
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 [...]
Incredible Portable Sound – A Beyerdynamic T51i Premium Portable Headphone Review
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 [...]
Deluxe Power on the Go! – A RAVPower Deluxe RP-PB19 Series External Battery Pack Review
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 [...]
Ready your Computers! Beta Software is coming!
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 [...]
A Dynamic Boost to your Gaming Experience – A Turtle Beach EarForce Z60 PC Gaming Headset Review
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 [...]
Let your car see the world – A BlackVue DR600GW-HD Car Dash Cam Review
Alongside the large assortment of cat videos found on YouTube, there appears to be an increasing number of driving videos making their way to the video sharing website. With many of these uploads coming from places like China and Russia, you can find videos showing accidents, falling asteroids, bad drivers, people who inflict self-damage against [...]
Precise Mouse Movements – A Logitech Performance Mouse MX Review
In a previous Logitech mouse review, I briefly mentioned how computer mice are some of the most robust accessories that we use and own. Surprisingly, given their operation and the amount of usage a mouse receives it’s amazing that it can withstand the test of time. Having to deal with millions of clicks, thousands of [...]
More Power! More Speed! – A Kingston HyperX Fury USB 3.0 Flash Drive Review
If I were to create a poll asking random people if they preferred a Lamborghini Aventador over a Ford Taurus, there is a strong chance most people would choose the Lamborghini. So why is that? As humans, we tend to engineer everything to a better standard than the previous generation. In our complex minds, we [...]
Who doesn’t love to try and test software?
If you’re anything like myself, before making a purchase for some types of computer software, you scour the web for reviews, free alternatives, or read through comments to find out if this software will fit your needs. Fairly recently, the popular software-based company, Paragon-Software, has been hard at work offering a premium service to their [...]
A Processor Cooler that Excels – A Noctua NH-C14 CPU Cooler Review
It doesn’t matter if you’re an Intel or AMD user and it doesn’t matter if you like mATX or ATX computer cases. When it comes down to the basics of keeping your computer cooled and in working order, air cooling is the superior challenger that gets the job done. Since the beginning of computing, novices, [...]