Computers, Laptops & Tablets

When I was asked to head down to Best Buy HQ to take the HP Sprout for a test drive, I grabbed my Star Wars action figures and got ready for some serious 3D scanning. If this computer has been on your radar over the past few months, check out my review of the amazing HP Sprout.

Get ready for a computer experience like you’ve never experienced before. Samsung’s new 34 inch widescreen curved monitors provide an immersive and comfortable viewing experience.  Best Buy is going to give you a chance to win one so you can see and feel the how good a computer monitor can be in this contest.  Read on for all the details:        

iPad Pro is the latest evolution of the iOS tablet,and really comes into its own as a supersized content consumption and productivity tool when working with some of these cool accessories.

Eurocom has perfected the art of the professional gaming laptop. Laptops that both work hard and play hard, Eurocom returns with the fourth generation of its popular Shark laptop. With its ability to play most of today’s games on their highest settings, an outstanding keyboard and display and potential to upgrade components to grow it over time with your needs, this Shark attack won’t be so painful. 

Dell’s ultimate ultraportable, the XPS 13, takes on Apple’s popular MacBook Air in a pound-for-pound battle of sub-portable notebook dominance. How does this PC challenger match up with Apple’s popular thin and light notebook?

One of the key advantages of a laptop over a desktop PC is the laptop’s battery. Portability is nice, but it’s the freedom from electrical outlets that really makes a laptop shine. You can use it in your favourite chair, in a cafe or on a bus—until that battery dies. Then you’re carrying a lump of metal, glass and plastic that’s useless until you find a power outlet. Here’s how to extend your laptop’s battery life in the quest for going all day without the tyranny of the power cord.

When it comes to big ticket Christmas gifts, a PC is one of the biggest. So you don’t want to mess it up by choosing the wrong one. My suggestion is steal a tip from Santa: make a list and check it twice. It’s not going to tell you who’s naughty or nice, but by making a list of key requirements and priorities, you’ll be sure to make the right choice when it comes to picking a PC to give a special someone.

Got someone on your Christmas shopping list who’s all about the Mac? Don’t worry, we all have a few of those (in fact, some of us might just be one of those). Apple’s iMacs and MacBooks come pretty well equipped, but there is always room for improvement and that means plenty of gift opportunities. As one of those Mac people, I have a few suggestions for you.

The holidays are a a good time as any to improve or upgrade one’s PC experience with accessories, peripherals, and various gifts that can update an older PC or add functionality and fun. Here are some gifts that will make anyone’s PC better.