Gaming laptops unleashed

cooldude — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 16:24:32 +0000

If you a gaming fanatic, purchasing a gaming laptop can be difficult as you would want to have the best configuration, looks and everything else packed in one. But sometimes compromises have to be made and eventually it works well in the long run. When we think of a gaming laptop, the first name that comes to mind is Alienware, nothing else matters. With deadly transformer looks, stunning configuration and a very sturdy chassis, nothing beats Alienware in the gaming department. But owing to the fact that Alienware laptops are a little expensive, it is always not feasible to purchase one. Other companies are hence at an advantage such as Asus, Dell or Toshiba which are all good in their own way. The gaming laptop should possess a fast processor and high quality graphics and sound for it to be a successful gaming laptop. So, choose wisely and play well.

Facts about MP3 player, MP4 Player and iPod

cooldude — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 16:44:22 +0000

The full term for MP3 is MPEG-2 Audio Layer III. As the name suggests MP3 players are capable of playing only the audios i.e. the songs and voice recordings. The MP3 players use a compression algorithm that is designed to reduce the data of the audio. This results in a reduction of the file size without hampering with the quality of the audio any bit.

The term MP4 player is used to refer any of the several media players that are portable and can support certain formats. Quite interestingly, none of the MP4 players support the .mp4 format. While MP3 player plays only the audio, the MP4 players would play a number of video formats.

iPod is a range of media players that are portable and are created by Apple Inc. The iPods have made it possible to store a large number of songs, videos, movies and even games. Over the past few years various models of iPod have been developed as well as discontinued.

3 innovative kitchen gadgets for your home

cooldude — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:32:10 +0000

In today’s busy world, running a home and going to office, both simultaneously becomes a serious matter to be concerned for the working women. There are many gadgets which come handy in the kitchen of a working women or even single people staying alone. The most important things in our working lives are most probably the intake of coffee or tea.

One of the essential kitchen gadgets is the energy saving electric kettle that provides you boiling water for that instant coffee or tea with tea bags within a click. The most amazing part is that it boils the water in just the right amount and in this way saves a lot of energy. Another important kitchen gadget has to be a multipurpose grill.

Grilled food is both delicious to eat and a very healthy choice. A slanted grill cuts off the excess fat from oily substances which is an ideal fitness choice. The 3^rd is a pop up toaster. It is easy to work with, and immensely helpful when it comes for a quick snack time.

Some of the coolest gadgets of 2011 for men

cooldude — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 05:42:42 +0000

The year 2011 marked a subsequent advancement in the field of technology with some of the coolest gadgets men could ask for. The first gadget that comes to mind is the Apple product iPhone 4S which is a new edition of the iPhone series with new added features. Having this phone available in the global market men had hard to take their eyes off it. 2011 also was a remarkable year for gamers as they got back the old retro games of the 80s and 90s in a refined way.

The retro game emulator was introduced in the market which allows you to play any of the old games with exceptional features. Also, Apple product iPad 2 received accolades from Apple users as this new edition of iPad steered men away from any other tablet devices or companies. The other gadgets for men in 2011 includes the Wi-Fi enabled weight and body fat scale for men which monitors our body weight and helps you to maintain a healthy diet.

Must have self defense gadgets for women

cooldude — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 16:10:13 +0000

Are you thinking of keeping some useful defense equipments with you just like any other educated urban women? Well then let us provide you some sensible plans. Generally a woman can protect herself a variety of ways but if you want to have a number of self defense items with you then you must be competent and comfortable enough while using them.

One of the most easy defense equipment is car keys, if you are attacked by any stranger then you can throw sharp metal made bunch of keys to any of the soft sport of the attacker, be it eyes or any other areas in the face. Keeping a mace or pepper spray could be another useful defensive tool which you can easily hide in the palm of your hand and you can fire it until the attacker is all trapped. Stun guns are also a good choice which can electrify the attacker.

Getting the best digital camera for your money

qwcdirect — Sat, 01 Oct 2011 12:25:07 +0000

Having a digital camera is one of the wishes most people have. However, choosing and getting the best digital camera is a mammoth experience for most especially if the person is a beginner or a novice. Cameras like any other electronic goods should be bought from reputable stores. Most people have brand fascination and tend to stick to a particular brand. Even then there are many who want the best camera that money can buy and go for thorough comparison.

The purchase initially entirely depends on the budget one has. Hence set a budget and then look for the cameras in that range. Also the level of expertise plays an important role. While experts would like more of the manual control where they know how to adjust the camera to take the best shots, the learner would like more digital control due to lack of experience. Similarly, whether you wish to shoot wildlife or use it for regular use or just as an essential accessory at home also changes the choice one makes. Further, a thorough comparison of the review of the selected cameras helps to make a definite decision.

Tip to quickly find Windows version

qwcdirect — Sat, 01 Oct 2011 12:22:26 +0000

The details of every computer, laptop, net book and notebook can be found in their properties. However, people who are not comfortable with the technical details of the computers consider the task of finding the details a difficult task. However, it is to be noted that the user must be aware of some basic details about the computer for example the Windows version that is installed in the computer, and the capacity of the computer. Many prefer shortcuts to find these things rather than searching the properties in the computers.

Such people can try a simple way to find the version of the Windows installed in the computer. All they will have to do is type the word ‘winver’ on the run and press enter. They will get all the details of the computer the next moment. It not only shows the version of the Windows but also provides information about the build of the operating system, service packs undertaken for the computer, year of copyright of the operating system and also about the physical memory capacity of the computer.

Securing wireless network from hackers

qwcdirect — Sat, 01 Oct 2011 12:20:28 +0000

Most people use and prefer wireless networks to work from home. While people try to take proper caution regarding security when using the wireless network, it still remains open to hacking. This is a serious threat because it enables hackers to have access to your personal data transferred over the network. Hence it is important that one secures the wireless networks at home before beginning their work.

Resetting the password of the routers which are generic in nature would be a great help. It is so because the hacker would not know the password to entire your world. Further each wireless network needs a unique name so that it can be distinguished from the other wireless networks. This unique name also called Service Set Identifier is normally set to broadcast the name. Turning off the broadcasting feature is essential. Apart from this it is important to check whether the Web Encryption Protocol is turned on or not. If it is off, it means all the personal data exchanged over the network can be transferred in to plain text.

Reasons for a slow PSP

qwcdirect — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 13:26:43 +0000

PSP has been a delight for all the game lovers. However, the speed of the PSP is a cause of worry for many. As people buy more of the PSP games for their kids, they also are getting frustrated with the problem of speed getting lower by the day. There have been numerous instances where the games get downloaded nicely but the speed starts deteriorating after a week’s time. This is even to the extent that the games barely run. While it is common for free downloaded games, it is very annoying for games that have been bought.

Free downloaded games initially run fast but after sometime the speed goes down. This simply is a trick to promote sales. People will need to buy the game and thereafter it will run at a higher speed again. However even for bought PSP games, sometimes the speed is very low. The reasons for such problems are that PSP versions are tested on higher versions which are not always there in the home computers. Further the configuration mode could be a major problem that needs to be fixed.

Affordable Android phones for your use

qwcdirect — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 16:35:25 +0000

Technology in telecommunication has taken a giant leap in the recent years. The concept of phone has changed simultaneously to include a multipurpose device instead of just being a talking or chatting devices. Now people prefer android phones to the simpler versions due to the numerous facilities these devices provide. Furthermore, there is high competition in the market between the numerous companies trying to beat each other with a more advanced product.

Most android phone now comes in an affordable price range. While each may have definite specification which sets it apart from the other, the general features that can be found in most android phones are 600 MHz processor, high onboard storage, card slots, TFT screens, Wi- Fi connectivity, audio jacks, high pixel cameras, social networking integration. While some have touch screen, others have high performance keyboard. The additional facilities that some phones provide are GPS navigation systems, Digital compass, smart dialling and others.