I’m no stranger to Microsoft’s products. I’ve been using Intel laptops since 1993. In the tablet arena, though, I’ve been devoted to Apple’s iPad. I love the UI, the rock solid performance, and plethora of apps for it. For the longest time, I’ve resisted getting an Android or Windows tablet. With the recent announcement by […]
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I built another HTPC in June 2013, but I had forgotten to write down the process. So here’s my late build: Cooler Master Elite 120 Advanced – Mini-ITX Computer Case with USB 3.0 MSI Z77IA-E53 LGA 1155 Intel Z77 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 Mini ITX Intel Motherboard Intel Core i3-3220T Dual-Core Processor 2.8 Ghz […]
There was a Verizon FIOS commercial that asked the question: How many devices do you have (at home) use the Internet? Good question. I started counting: Laptops: 4 Desktops (including HTPCs): 3 Tablets: 2 SAN: 1 Smartphones: 3 Game console: 1 Disc player: 1 I have 15 devices! Barring any breakage1, this number is likely […]
Every 6 months, or so, I take out my desktop machines and give them a through cleaning. Not just the outside, but the insides, where it matters. I hate to have the fans clogs up with dust and makes so much noise. Those dusts also get blown back to the room, making my allergies act […]
It was that time of the year again. It’s been 3 years since my last PC build, and now it’s time to upgrade. This time around, I’m not following my golden rule of using parts half the price for double the capacity1. When I waited this long, the technology improved so much, no matter what […]
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