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Here is the ad: IS DAT SUM COMPUTERS!? After reading the ad, the obvious question is, “Is that a good price for a machine like that?” Probably not. If you look at the Dell Alienware Aurora, the base price is $1,299 and includes the same processor as the one listed in the ad. After adding [...]
This is an announcement of a new virus called Zimuse that is making the rounds: Vicious, Data Destroying Virus Discovered Once the virus delivers its payload, your hard disk loses its master boot record and is not easily recovered. According to the article: Security researchers have discovered a vicious new virus. Dubbed hacker-virus-hand-1196269-lWin32.Worm.Zimuse.A, it appears [...]
Yesterday was a rough day at CES. On top of the crowds and the noise, I managed to develop a migraine on the show floor. But before I was reduced to a whimpering mess, I did get an up-close look at one of the biggest buzz generators at the show this year: the Lenovo U1.
The U1 is a hybrid device. It’s part notebook computer, part tablet. It’s the size of a netbook computer (but don’t call it that — Lenovo officials will quickly correct you).
Can you guess what happens at 1:00 p.m. Eastern today? That’s right, it’s time for another hair-raising episode of TechStuff Live. Chris and I will bring you the latest, most interesting technology news and explain why it’s important. We’ll also continue our discussion about potential holiday gadget gifts. Want to buy someone a mobile gaming device but aren’t sure how the DSi stacks up against the PSP Go? Watch our show and we’ll break it down for you. Click through for video.
The Internet is a great thing, probably the single most important advancement for the human race of the last 50 years. We all love it and heck, I wouldn’t have this job without it. But with every great innovation comes great problems and Internet predators top the list in that category.
Most of us use the net to research information, do a little shopping, generally make life a little easier and connect with others on email and social networking sites. Then there are the creepy perverts of the world. In this case, the Internet moved stalking and preying on our youth from the parks and school yards to the privacy of their own homes.
When it comes to environmentally-friendly use of resources, are computers a better option than paper? Tune in as the TechStuff guys tackle the complicated topic of electricity versus paper in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.
You asked: How does cruise control in a car work? — Tony, Petaluma, Calif. Marshall answered: The basic idea in a cruise control is that a computer will watch the speed of your car. You tell the computer how fast you want the car to go. If the car starts going up a hill, the [...]
Parental controls are designed to prevent children from spending too much time on a computer, or from visiting inappropriate web sites. This technology can also be used in the workplace. Check out this HowStuffWorks podcast to learn more.
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