Monday, May 14, 2012 at 9:38AM Let’s be honest, when a tablet is only $149.99 we don’t expect it to do a whole lot. Maybe it will make for a good eBook reader, probably decent when it comes to music, but below mediocre for anything else. Let me tell you right now that the M730W Android Tablet from Kocaso blew the doors right off the hinges.
Tuesday, May 8, 2012 at 9:57AM It seems that every day there's a new "got to have it" phone. The carriers and the manufacturers think that this rapid development and release cycle will encourage consumers to buy new phones more often. What it seems to be doing, though, is desensitizing everyone.
Friday, May 4, 2012 at 8:36AM In reality, it was just a few years ago that wireless networks, also called WiFi, were first being rolled out. I can still remember the joy on some customer's faces as they were able to remove the lengthy ethernet cord strung across their office floor.
Friday, April 20, 2012 at 3:48PM It's amazing how dirty the inside of a computer can get. Here's why you should clean it.
Tuesday, April 17, 2012 at 7:54AM The problem with a bill like this isn't what it sets out to do, which may be quite benign in this case. The problem is in how broad the bill is written. If it passes, the notion of privacy on the internet may all but disappear.
Monday, April 9, 2012 at 3:52PM It's not too often that a really good piece of technology comes around at a low cost, but the Kocaso M730W feels anything but cheap.
Friday, April 6, 2012 at 3:05PM One of our staff uses dual monitors in a clever way at no extra cost. Ian Sears uses a laptop for everyday use, and connects his external monitor when he is sitting at his desk. However, Ian sets his external monitor on its side. Sideways!
Wednesday, April 4, 2012 at 4:19PM Our very own Ian Stewart recently offered a class through the Randolph Technical Career Center. The class filled quickly and RTCC and Ian have decided to offer it again!
The class will be on Mondays from March 19th through April 9th from 6-8pm. The fee is only $75. Feedback from the first class was overwhelmingly positive. This class will teach you the fundamentals of the computer and internet in a fun and gentle manner.
More information is available here.
Wednesday, March 21, 2012 at 3:31PM Many have wondered why it is so difficult to download the freely available videos on the web. The solution is simple and comes from an unexpected source.
Tuesday, March 20, 2012 at 7:26AM The development of transparent displays is very much relevant to the gadgets and habits coming your way. The key terms to watch are "transparent OLED (Organic Light Emitting Diode)", "augmented reality" or "AR", and "wearable displays." The technology to produce these is rapidly adapting to the way the human body works without gadgets. The cell phone was just a step.