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rhames
rhames
1 week ago
Why is Amazon developing a 3D smartphone now?

I read an article in the Wall Street Journal today about the 3D phone that Amazon is supposedly developing. If memory serves, this is...

Tags: 3D, amazon, hardware |
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jluppino
jluppino
2 weeks ago
What is the best OS to run on Raspberry Pi?

I want to buy a Raspberry Pi mostly to use as a toy, er I mean learning tool, for myself. When you check Wikipedia it lists something...

Tags: Debian, linux, os, raspberry pi, Raspbian |
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Γιώργος Ξυδόπουλος
Γιώργος Ξυδόπουλος
2 weeks ago
Can i have a SSD + Hybrid combination in my laptop?

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jackson
jackson
2 weeks ago
Could $200 Android netbooks replace traditional laptops?

Intel has confirmed that they are going to launch a line of $200 touch-screen notebooks in the coming months. We've been hearing about...

Tags: android, intel, laptop, netbook |
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JOiseau
JOiseau
2 weeks ago
Will it void my AppleCare warranty if I install RAM myself?

Does it have any impact on warranty coverage if you upgrade RAM on your own? I've seen how high the repair costs can be on a Mac Pro,...

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jnaze
jnaze
4 weeks ago
How much will the PS4 launch price be?

Any guesses on what Sony's Playstation 4 will cost when it launches? Blogger Peter Smith speculates on the price point here:

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landon
landon
4 weeks ago
How can I fix a stuck pixel on an LCD screen?

I have a couple stuck pixels on one of my displays, and it drives me crazy. It's a little thing, but I cannot look at the screen without...

Tags: LCD, repair, stuck pixel |
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jluppino
jluppino
5 weeks ago
Are third-party replacement batteries for laptops as good as OEMs?

My personal laptop, a 2-year old Compaq, has a battery that has "gone bad." It won't hold a charge for more than 3-4 minutes, which...

Tags: batteries, Compaq, laptop, OEM |
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jack12
jack12
5 weeks ago
What is a case with good cooling characteristics?

I'm putting together a PC that will be used for some pretty heavy CAD/CAM use and want to use a case that will help keep everything...

Tags: cases, Cooler Master, PC |
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jhotz
jhotz
5 weeks ago
Will the Leap Motion replace the touchpad?

Both HP and Asus are going to build the Leap Motion into their hardware. I generally dislike the touch pad on laptop, and almost always...

Tags: interface, Leap Motion, motion control, mouse |
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Nvidia announces ShadowPlay PC game recording system, new GTX 780 graphics card
There are a lot of ways to record your PC gaming sessions but most of them eat into your processing power. Nvidia says it's going to fix that with ShadowPlay and its new GTX 780 video card (or any Kepler-based card).
The Senate may be interested in how Tim Cook likes his coffee
The Apple CEO insists that his company doesn’t dodge taxes, but instructions to his personal assistant may suggest otherwise
Intel claims Haswell will offer 50 percent more battery life
Intel's upcoming family of Core processors, code-named Haswell, will offer 50 percent more battery life in laptops than did their "Ivy Bridge" predecessors, Intel said on Thursday.
IT weather forecast: Hurricanes with a chance of dead satellites
NOAA is working to fix a broken weather satellite -- the one that watches the Atlantic Ocean -- even as it gears up for what's expected to be an above-normal year for hurricanes.
Powerful thin clients may be alternative to PCs
Thin clients introduced this week by Dell and Hewlett-Packard have faster processor than existing thin clients as well as high-definition graphics capabilities, so they could be alternatives to traditional PCs as computing continues moving to the cloud.
EU aims to beat US in chip race
Europe's Digital Agenda Commissioner on Thursday set out plans for the European Union to produce more micro- and nano-chips than the United States in the next seven years.
Amazon Kindle Fire HD tablets to go on sale in 170 countries on June 13
Amazon.com is expanding the distribution of its tablets in a big way with the Kindle Fire HD and Kindle Fire HD 8.9 now available for preorder in over 170 countries, and its Appstore open in nearly 200 countries.
Windows 8.1 laptops with AMD's new chips to support wireless display
Advanced Micro Devices hopes to regain share in the PC processor market with its upcoming chips based on the Jaguar core, which will bring console-like gaming and wireless displays to laptops with Windows 8 and its successor, Windows Blue.
HP $399 touchscreen laptop breaks price barrier
Hewlett-Packard has introduced a new wave of Envy and Pavilion thin and light laptops, including an 11.6-inch touchscreen model priced aggressively at US$399.
HP's Envy Rove 20-inch 'tablet' tackles Windows 8 desktop PC woes
Windows 8 has not found wide adoption among desktop users, so HP has announced a new portable all-in-one and lowered the price of touch PCs so users can take advantage of the operating system.
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