I’m seriously thinking about canceling my cable TV. It is one of those things I’ve been tossing around in my mind for awhile now. I keep threatening to do it, but then I get cold feet and end up never making the call. Why, you ask? I don’t know. Perhaps I’m just slow to accept change. I’m so used to having cable that the idea of...

I quite enjoy Windows 7 (if nothing else, it’s better than the alternative), but I’ll readily admit that the operating system’s search function leaves a lot to be desired. It’s considerably more cumbersome than it should be, and a process as simple as searching for a particular type of file created on a particular day turns into a war...

Just a brief disclaimer before we move on: I don’t consider myself an expert where Linux is concerned. On the contrary; I’m green as grass and fully aware of that fact. As such, this piece is as much a point of reference for all of you fine folks as it is for me – after all, I’m still finding my way, as well. Getting started with Linux...

Surprisingly enough, animated gifs haven’t actually fallen by the wayside with the advent of digital video. On the contrary, they’ve exploded in popularity  across websites like Reddit, where they’re mostly used as comic relief. And jump scares- people love using them for jump scares. Anyone who’s come across enough of these images has...

If you’re anything like me, your computer is basically little more than a window to the Internet. Sure, I do “offline” things with my computer. But, let’s face it. Probably at least 90% of the activity I do on my computer is done via my web browser. We’re heading back into the client-server days, in a way. It is because of this...

Sometimes you see a hardware product that is just a little bit shocking. Not often, but it happens. Well, that was my reaction when somebody recently told me about Memoto. It is a tiny little camera – with no buttons – that you wear on your shirt. It automatically takes photos throughout the day, geo-tags them with the built-in GPS technology, and...

Ever been in a public venue which has a wifi network, but you have a hard time finding a strong signal? Some spots seem to have a nice strong signal while others are spotty. So, you end up picking up and moving around, looking for more “bars” on your wifi icon so you can hopefully plop your butt down and get some work done. Or you’re setting up...

If you build your own PC, you know it can be a pretty cool experience. Especially when you first boot it up and the – suprise! – the damn thing works! But, building a PC can also be kind of confusing. There are a ton of different types of RAM, processor types, card slot types, ports, you name it. You can go to Google and start searching. But, that...

Today, we’re going to look at the process involved in setting a static IP address to a system you’ve connected to a network – as well as why anyone would ever want to do such a thing. We’ll start with the process involved – which, in Windows 7, is actually fairly simple. Simply access your Network and Sharing Center through the...

It’s fairly obvious when it comes time for a computer upgrade. Your system’s not as spry as it used to be. It’s starting to have trouble doing basic things like running an Internet browser, and no amount of software tweaking or disc cleaning seems to help. Applications and media files are getting larger, and you never seem to have enough space...

If you’re a living, breathing human being with an Internet connection, you’ve probably heard of Facebook by now. Most of you probably have Facebook accounts, and regularly log on to chat with friends, check out status updates and news, or play games. The social network has, by this point, become one of the primary means by which we communicate...

While at home, I’ve taken to plugging in my laptop to my TV via an HDMI jack to use the latter as a secondary monitor for the former. Unfortunately, in doing so, I’ve noticed a rather irritating bug – one which manifests if I plug my system in when I’ve got Chrome open. The sound in my browser completely dies. For all intents and...

Crowdsourcing is awesome – it’s probably not going too far to call it the new frontier of entrepreneurship. It gives people who might not otherwise see their ideas take off a chance to get things running. It helps independent organizations produce awesome, creative work without having to find a publisher to distribute it. It helps people realize...

Here’s a quick and dirty infographic aimed at mobile developers (or anyone who’s thinking about becoming one.) Developed by UTest, “All About Mobile App Quality” is pretty much what’s written on the box. It starts with a brief overview of the top two mobile platforms. There aren’t really any surprises here. The Android store...

The biggest issue with mobile devices is that, security risks aside, they all require the occasional sojourn to an electrical outlet. Particularly when you’re on the road, this can be something of a pain: sometimes you don’t have time to stop and search for a spot to charge your cell phone or tablet. Sometimes, you just need it to work....

Human beings are curious, nosy animals. It’s in our nature to want to know things: what our friends are up to, what that neighbor across the street is dragging into his basement, what that guy in the coffee shop is doing on his laptop…you get the idea. As a result, if you’re typing or working on something in a public place, you might not always...

Got another means of protecting yourself against scam and fraud, both online and off. If there’s a sucker born every minute, there’s a scam artist born every two. You should always be on the lookout for somebody who’s looking to make a quick buck at the expense of others. Unfortunately, it’s not always that easy to tell when...

Nowadays,  having a smartphone (or, at the very least, a cell phone) today is akin to having a TV back in the 80s or 90s: everybody simply did, and anyone who didn’t was considered “odd,” “backwards” or “behind the times.” Particularly since the development of the iPad in 2010, mobile devices have become a common...

Gesture control is all the rage these days. After all, there’s something inherently cool about being able to control your computer with a wave of your hand. It’s the sort of thing once reserved for the realm of science fiction, right up there with holographic user interfaces. While the latter is still a bit out of reach for the average user, the...

Some people love the Windows 8 UI. While it certainly takes a bit of getting used to, they’re right at home with it not long after picking up the new operating system. I’m not one of those people – quite the opposite. Windows 8 isn’t my cup of tea, and as such, I’m quite thankful that I’m still using Windows 7, and I plan to...