Computers, Laptops & Tablets

This year’s edition of the Consumer Electronics Show is underway. One of the themes this year is better Wi-Fi. D-Link introduced two new whole home solutions that will interest anyone in search of an easy, reliable and fast wireless boost for their entire home.

Weak Wi-Fi signals or full-on dead zones are frustrating to deal with, and D-Link’s aptly named Covr system is designed to cast a wider net.

SSD and HDD: Two acronyms you’ll frequently see during discussions of computers and their specs. What’s the difference between the two, which one is better and why is SSD showing up more frequently these days? In this post, I’ll tackle those questions and provide the details you need to make an informed choice when it comes time to choose between the two computer storage options.

Microsoft just announced the Surface Laptop 4 with 13.5-inch and 15-inch displays, and the choice of Intel or AMD processors.

When it comes to e-readers and tablets, Kobo has grown from an underdog competing against the Kindle to a leading manufacturer that also happens to operate a top notch e-bookstore. The current line-up of Kobo Arc tablets is particularly attractive, offering performance, brilliant high resolution displays, full access to Android apps and combined this with Kobo’s e-book expertise. Kobo has positioned the Arc line as the best tablet choice for readers. But which Kobo Arc is the right choice for you? In this post, I explore the differences between the Kobo Arc 7HD, Kobo Arc 10HD and the Kobo Arc 7.  

It used to be quite tough shopping for a video card. I remember agonizing over minute details before making a decision. Today those little details don’t have as big an impact on your performance as they used to and shopping for a video card can be a lot easier than many of us remember it being. Today I’ll look at what is important to focus on when shopping for a video card so that you can get the most bang for your buck.  

Teaching your kids about cyber safety is the best way to keep them safe as they live online. Here are a few tips to help protect them.

There is no shortage of cool, high tech gear with excellent gift-giving potential. But with so many devices being connected, Wi-Fi just may be the coolest tech gift of all this season. It makes everything else better.

How do you follow up the luxurious Pixelbook? Google just announced the new Pixelbook Go, a premium Chromebook that's more portable and affordable.

Fast, reliable home Wi-Fi is always important, but with hybrid learning it’s critical, so consider a Wi-Fi 6 router as part of your back to school plan.