‘laptops’ Articles
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Computers & Accessories
The Lenovo IdeaPad Yoga Computer -- Four Modes in One
(Dec 11th 2012 9:30AM) The airwaves have been inundated with ads for computers that would make ideal gifts for Christmas. Many of them tout the (justifiable) advantages of multi-mode models such as the Microsoft Surface Tablet and Sony Tap 20 -- clever ideas, in my book. Here\'s another great computer that will serve a number of ...
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Computers & Accessories
Christmas Gifts: Oversized Monitors for Your Laptop or Tablet
(Nov 29th 2012 5:22PM) You\'re planning on giving or (if you looked in the closets or basement) getting a laptop or tablet computer for Christmas. They\'re both top-notch for convenience and portability but if you have more than casual use of them planned in your home or home office, you may want to pair them with a screen that is larger ...
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Computers & Accessories
The Apple Mac mini Desktop -- a Compact Computing Powerhouse
(Nov 2nd 2012 10:43AM) It\'s a problem -- you want to upgrade your computing power for more speed and flexibility, but you don\'t want to dump your favorite peripherals -- screen, keyboard, et al -- just to get a new computer. What to do? Enter the Apple Mac mini Desktop Computer ($594 and free shipping). At less than 8 inches square and ...
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Computers & Accessories
Graphics Tablets -- Precision for You, and Fun for the Kids
(Oct 29th 2012 10:10AM) If you use a computer on a daily basis -- as, perhaps, an illustrator, educator, designer, writer, or (frankly) an inveterate web surfer -- a graphics tablet (sometimes termed a digitizer) is a valuable tool. The stylus allows for thick or thin lines as you draw images and you may do detailed and intricate ...
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Computers & Accessories
The Sony VAIO Tap 20 Mobile Desktop Computer
(Oct 24th 2012 10:13AM) Billed as a hybrid tablet computer, the Sony VAIO Tap 20 Mobile Desktop ($1200) runs Microsoft\'s Windows 8 and an Intel dual-core processor to light up your digital life on the 20" LED backlit screen. The rear stand allows the user to operate the tablet from flat to nearly vertical positions, depending on ...
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Computers & Accessories
Web Cams -- for Up Close and Personal (Long Distance) Viewing
(Aug 21st 2012 11:24AM) There are any number of reasons to use a web camera (web cam)-- remote security monitoring of your home while you\'re absent, video sharing (think YouTube), or video calling using VOIP (voice over Internet protocol -- Skype, for example). And while many modern computers offer an integral web cam, the quality of ...
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Home & Garden
Off to College? Seven Essentials
(Jul 30th 2012 9:34AM) Friends of mine are launching their teenaged son into the life of a college freshman; he heads off in about three weeks. In talking with them recently, they were in the throes of deciding what kinds of convenience items he should take with him. He already has a smart phone and laptop computer -- so it boiled down ...
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Computers & Accessories
Widescreen HP Laptop -- No Need for a Supplementary Monitor
(Jan 23rd 2012 10:10AM) Several years ago, I bought a laptop to replace my old PC; I wanted one that was sized right for travel, but had a large enough screen that was comfortable to use at home for extended periods of time; I couldn\'t find what I wanted at the time, so I bought the laptop I wanted and, eventually, of course, I had to ...
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Travel Protection for Your Laptop or Tablet Computer
(Jun 27th 2011 10:25AM) You\'ve packed your bags, kissed hubby and kids goodbye, and you\'re headed out to close a big deal for your company; your laptop, with all your data, is in hand. Are you sure that all your weeks of hard work and long hours are well-protected? Now is not the time to be worried about travel damage to your computer; ...
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