High-End Gaming Laptops Are Fun, but I Wouldn’t Recommend Buying One

Testing a gaming laptop can be an enjoyable process, but actually owning one is a scary thought. It's not about being cheap either - it's just that if you're investing…

Why Google Should Merge Chrome OS and Android

Google has said that it is committed to Chrome OS - and has no plans to "kill it" - but perhaps a convergence should be on the cards. Both the…

I Learnt About Backups the Hard Way So You Don’t Have To

It had to happen. Like everyone else, I had only the best intentions. I considered myself and my methods to be careful enough. But I also thought making backups was…

PC Bloatware Isn’t Just Annoying, It’s Unsafe Too

You think you're buying a computer, but what you end up with is a platform that is used by its manufacturer to pitch an endless barrage of unwanted software and…

Dell XPS 15 vs. XPS 13 vs. XPS 12: Which XPS Laptop Best Fits Your Needs?

Dell wants the world to know that the success of its XPS line of laptop-tablet hybrids leaves no reason for the company to slow down just yet. With the addition…

Experts Suggest Images And Codes As Alternative To Multiple-Factor Passwords

A new study suggests that using a password system that is more image-based compared to text-based is more effective in providing online security of personal data. The research team members…

Microsoft Surface Hub Not Only Launching Later Than Planned (2016), But With A Higher Price As Well

Earlier this year, Microsoft created a bit of hype when it talked about its Surface Hub videoconferencing systems, and updates arrived regarding the device: they will be late and more…

Prepare Yourself For Y2K With Leonard Nimoy

Given that the new year is almost upon us, it's time to start really considering whether "2016" will spell doom for computer systems. I mean, it won't, but it's as…

Users Report Surface Book Issues: Battery Drains, Sleep Mode Problems, Freezing Keyboard And More

Microsoft Surface Book has undoubtedly gained popularity with its impressive hardware capabilities. However, this also comes with a slew of bugs that the Redmond-based tech firm is trying to fix…

Why 3D Video Games Might Actually Be Good for Your Child

The late film critic Roger Ebert famously declared that video games could never be art, much to the outrage of die-hard gamers everywhere. While the artistic value of classics like…