Having your computer run Windows 7 is great. Having your computer dual-boot into Windows 7 and a speedy thin client like Joli OS? Even better.
Google’s Chrome OS has gotten a lot of ink lately, and for good reason: It’s easy to install, zippy, and
Archive for June, 2011
With the exception of a few yahoos, when most of us think about searching the web, we’re thinking about Google. While Mountain View may be able to fulfill the bulk of our search-related needs, there’s no harm in mixing it up a bit. When looking fo…
Is it possible to convert a standard home office into a surround sound home theater with minimal fuss?
I have an average-size spare bedroom that mostly functions as a home office and gaming room, and has been used primarily by me. Given the cramped qu…
How you can become the next online gaming sensation—for free!
So you want to be a video star? You’ll have to work on your gaming skills first—you wouldn’t want to disappoint your future legions of YouTube fans with a 0-64 record in StarCraft II…
The next best thing to an extra display
In a previous how-to, we discussed multiple monitors as a great tool for increased efficiency. However, sometimes multiple displays just don’t work in a certain environment. Fortunately, there’s still a way t…
Using Prey, you’ll have the upper hand over thieves
A laptop is a lot of things—it’s a mobile entertainment center, a portal to the web, and a way to get work done away from home. More than anything, though, it’s a freakin’-expensive piece of…
