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Tablets: what display size should I choose?
It was only a few years ago —2010 to be exact— when choosing which size of tablet display was an exercise in simplicity. You really only had one choice. Apple’s original iPad was released that year, it immediately dominated the category and its display was 9.7-inches. Today, the tablet landscape is much more diverse and display sizes are all over the map. Which size best suits your needs? In this post, I’ll break down five of the most popular display sizes and what they’re best suited for.
Reviewing the Epson Perfection line of photo scanners
The Epson Perfection line of photo scanners want to find a place on your desk. Is there one that is the right fit for your life?
Enter Microsoft’s NFL Surface Cover contest to win great NFL prizes
Are you wild about football? Then this contest is for you. Microsoft is celebrating the release of their new NFL covers for its Surface computers by giving away some amazing NFL and Best Buy prizes. Almost $3000 in prizes in fact. Win an official NFL Jersey of your favourite team and hundreds of dollars in gift cards to Best Buy.
Learn about Intel processors and enter for a chance to win...
Familiarize yourself with Intel's new processors, then enter for a chance to win an amazing Intel powered laptop.
Wireless ac versus wireless n: what gives with these Wi-Fi standards?
Wireless networking can be confusing. There are many numbers and letters being thrown around and with Gigabit Wi-Fi just starting to appear in mainstream devices, there’s more arcane info than ever to keep track of. Dual-band, 802.11, a,b,g,n,ac, 1300/1900, 600/900, 2.4GHz, 5GHz, beamforming … What does it all mean? In particular, what is the difference between the previous top performing Wi-Fi standard (802.11n wireless) and the new champ (802.11ac)? In this post, I’ll break it down to the basics.
What you need to know about the new AMD Ryzen CPUs
We are entering into a new era of computing, with applications like virtual reality, 4K video editing and Ultra HD gaming pushing the need for more powerful CPUs. AMD’s answer began rolling out in March: AMD Ryzen processors. Here’s what you need to know about these new multi-core, multi-threading powerhouses.
Dell and Alienware at CES 2020
Dell and Alienware were front and centre at CES 2020 with new PC and gaming products, along with some of the coolest prototypes at the show.
Is your PC ready for Windows 11? A complete compatibility guide
If you are still running Windows 10, your PC is now vulnerable to security threats that will never be patched.
Alienware 34″ QD-OLED gaming monitor review
The 34" Dell Alienware is a gaming monitor with a curved Quantum Dot OLED display and a high 1440p resolution.
Can a 2-in-1 like Surface Pro really replace my laptop?
2-in-1 computers like the Surface Pro target people who want a tablet and a laptop in a single, ultra-compact device. But can a 2-in-1 tablet PC really replace a laptop? Absolutely! With one caveat ... I’ll explain how and the one catch if you decide to replace your laptop with something like a Surface Pro.