An operating system used to be the first thing that came to a user’s mind when asked what kind of computer he / she runs. After all, the OS defines the software end of any computing system. May it be the more consumer friendly desktops, laptops, tablets and phones or industrial machines or even tiny …
Owing to a sound enthusiast father, I have had the pleasure of working with fine audio equipment both in our family’s sound studio and to a much lesser extent, my own system. I am personally not into sound the way I am to visuals but being exposed to quality audio from a young age meant I couldn’t …
Apple did not enjoy usual warm coverage by the press this year with more negative pieces being churned out against what is usually the tech media’s darling. There’s no denying that Apple is maturing or as some would have you believe – already matured. The biggest question in mind is – what can Apple do …
The Logitech UE series stems from Logitech’s acquisition of the Ultimate Ears in 2008. Ultimate Ears were known for their excellent custom made earphones. However, Logitech has expanded the UE range with the Boombox series. I was sent both Boomboxes – the UE Boombox and the UE Mobile Boombox for review and tested them over …
Office 365 marks Microsoft’s change in strategy of selling and distributing its Office line of products. With a firm grip on both the consumer and enterprise market, Microsoft has the clout and power to nudge users into a subscription based system. It has done so very effectively by doing what works in the market – getting …
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Logitech was very late into the mechanical keyboard game. In fact, its usual competitors joined preceding makers such as Filco, Deck and Ducky two to three years before Logitech had a response. While Steelseries, Razer and Corsair have offered varying types of mechanical keyboards, there hasn’t been a keyboard that manages all of the following well – …
I am often asked by friends and family on what they should buy when it comes to picking a desktop computer or a laptop. The huge array of options available makes it confusing for most buyers who do not follow the tech industry. You must first know what you need – what you will use …
The G600 MMO Gaming Mouse is Logitech’s answer to Razer’s Naga. The two devices may look similar but Logitech’s take on this 20 button mouse differentiates itself from the competition in a few subtle but key ways. The G600 has so many buttons and its G-Shift function means you can program 40 functions or keystrokes …
2012 was a huge year for Microsoft. Huge in terms of product launches and changes in directions. It was a year in which Microsoft threw everything they had and completely revamped the company. Windows went all touch based. ARM was embraced. Old web services made way for unified new ones. Office became a subscription service. …
This week’s CES, the rumblings about the direction of Google vs. Microsoft and the already beaten to death topic of Apple vs. Samsung has reignited some thoughts of technology and its general direction. There are many people who portray the future differently. Some will have you believe that we will have flying cars or maybe …
The Logitech T400 is the third of 3 pointing devices launched for the touch friendly Windows 8. I have reviewed the T650 and T620 previously. While the T650 has been the best experience so far, it requires users who are more used to a mouse form factor to use a touchpad. The T400 is on …
There is this rather large box of photo albums in the utility room that has never been touched since my family moved into our then new home in 2000. We packed both albums and photo frames into it and never bothered unpacking them because we didn’t have any where to place them. Also, the albums …
At some point in time, each person will reach a threshold where the amount of data becomes too valuable to lose. In times past, that was what a physical, fire proof safe was for. But now that things have gone digital, there are many ways to back up. I have covered these before. The entire …
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I was provided a review sample of the Logitech Touch Mouse T620. This is the second of three peripherals launched by Logitech targeted squarely at the touch friendly Windows 8 operating system. The T650 touch pad was reviewed a month ago and is a solid device. The downside was that you had to be comfortable …
Samsung’s chief strategist Young Sohn mentioned last week about the importance of a software ecosystem that Samsung can curate and control. Samsung is by far the top hardware maker worldwide, trumping Apple in smartphones and making massive inroads against Lenovo, Dell, HP and Acer in laptops. This is, still not considering the massive number of TVs and monitors …
Google has decided to remove support of Microsoft’s Exchange ActiveSync (EAS) for non business users. EAS is currently used to sync email, calendar and contacts with mobile devices, may it be iOS, Windows Phone or even Android. EAS is a sync protocol that allows multiple enterprise features that go beyond what normal end users require. This include tools such as …
The walled garden of iOS is not something new but developments between Microsoft and Apple brought the massive 30% cut that Apple takes from every transaction back into the spotlight. Apple takes not only 30% of every app sold but also any transaction done within the app. Let’s say you bought a game for $0.99. …
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Its the time of the year again and here’s a short round up of tech gifts that will bring a bundle of festive joy for your loved ones. The picks here are safe picks that won’t go wrong. Pricey? Yes, but there will be nothing but joy etched on the faces of your recipients. Recommendations …
2012 has brought in a pretty substantial set of tech upgrades and side-grades Budgets were carefully allocated and balanced to ensure that such purchases were affordable. Here’s looking back at my technology related purchases in 2012 and how they fared. Dell U3011 30″ Monitor The biggest upgrade for me this year is moving from a …
Ever since SOPA and PIPA blared across the internet early this year, there has been consistent discussions about free speech on the internet. Over the course of 2012, we have seen the confusion of net neutrality, U.S. Elections, issues sprouting from Reddit and now Google’s opposition of UN’s regulations. Free speech and freedom of unrestricted …
HTC has promised its Jellybean (Android 4.1) update for its flagship One X series in October. Due to technical issues, only Taiwan users received in the update on time. The update turned out to be buggy and its worldwide release was held back. After a month’s lapse, South East Asia (SEA) received its update today. It …