With the release of Chrome 14 onto the Beta channel, there’s been a lot of talk about some new program known as “Native Client” that’s built into Chrome. Everyone says its a new feature, a new function…except, it really isn’t. Thing is, Native Client has actually been built into every release of Chrome since 10 or 11. The Beta...

So, let’s say you’re starting up a website or blog, or maybe you’re talking to someone who runs one. They’re telling you about how their blog is growing, and they drop some phrase like “Well, just the other day, my website’s page rank went from three to four.” Naturally, you’re a bit confused at this. First,...

To those new to the mobile world, some of the jargon and terminology used by a lot of tech journalists can tend to be just a touch overwhelming, can’t it?  In a lot of cases, I’m sure many of you are left completely in the dark as to what a blogger’s on about when they spout lingo like “Bootloader” or...

  One of my favorite things about Google Chrome is the sheer volume of addons available on the web store. There’s an application or extension for pretty much anything these days- from games to email to sharing content on social networks. There’s a rather unfortunate side effect to addons, however… install too many, and you might see your...

If you’re a newcomer to the computer industry, there’s a lot of stuff that can quite frankly be overwhelming. Tech blogs and journalists nonchalantly toss around terms like “microarchitecture” and “clock speed” with little consideration that a good portion of their audience has only a slight perception of just what the hell...

I’m always faintly shocked at how many people seem blissfully unaware of what their addons are doing behind their back. Don’t get me wrong, I love Chrome, but its addon security…sometimes leaves a bit to be desired. To be fair, a lot of the onus is on the user. In the same way that one must practice safe browsing to keep from acquiring a nasty...

It’s always kind of surprising to me how many people don’t really bother to maintain their PC.  A lot of folks seem to think that they can simply let their computer run. Trouble is, it doesn’t work that way. A computer’s a complex, intricate machine, and it needs to be well-cared for in order to properly function. What’s more,...

  Got a short, simple, and sweet tutorial for all you guys and gals. Today, I’m going to offer you all a brief walkthrough of opening .crx files in Windows. But first, you’re probably going to want a plain English explanation of just what we’re going to be doing here. Do note that if you’re not using Chrome, there’s probably...

When you’re typing an address into the address bar, Google Chrome will often suggest websites to you. While I myself find this feature pretty handy, I can see why some folks wouldn’t. Maybe the suggestions it offers are so off-base that they aren’t even worth checking out. Perhaps you don’t like the fact that the entire address bar...

Some of you who have a passing interest in tech news have probably heard terms like “Canary,” “Dev Channel,” “Aurora,” Or “Nightly” tossed around. You’ve probably got an inkling about what these are – they’re different channels through which each respective company releases different builds of...

So, you want to do some gaming, do you? If you’re planning on taking to the online arena, there’s a few things you should know-and, likely do- beforehand. This short tutorial will help you to quickly and efficiently get the most out of your internet connection, ensuring you can spend more time doing what you love, and less time having to prepare....

And so the rivalry between Nvidia and AMD continues. For those of you who don’t know, Nvidia’s been responsible for the CPUs on most of the modern Android tablets. If a recently leaked roadmap is to be believed, AMD is throwing in with rival Microsoft for the upcoming Windows 8 Tablets. Do note that this one’s a rumor, folks- don’t get...

For those of you who use Gmail, you’ll have noticed that it’s geared towards creating a new contact for every email you send. While this can often be very convenient (I know for my part, it helps me keep in touch with clients and interviewees), such a feature might not be a boon for everyone. There are a lot of addresses that you’re only going...

Heads up to all you tech geeks out there: Samsung’s got a new microSD card on the way, and it’s sexy. They’ve developed a 32GB card that boasts a class 10 speed rating, with read/write rates of 24 mbps/12 mbps. Now, those of you who aren’t technologically inclined are going to want an explanation of this one-preferably in plain English. I...