Articles, Tips & How To's
Welcome to Laptop Logic's article archive. This is all our laptop, gadget, and tech-related articles sorted by date. Get the best tips, how-to guides and read our ramblings about computers and technology in general.-
10 Tips to Squeeze More Battery Life Out of Your Laptop
Thursday, Jun 24, 2010 - 0 comments
How many times have you found yourself with a dead laptop battery and no outlet in sight? I know I have, but it’s only happened to me on a few occasions thanks to these tips. You can mitigate being left dry without power to run your laptop by following the easy to implement steps below.
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How Facebook is Becoming the Next Myspace
Wednesday, Jun 16, 2010 - 0 comments
Facebook was once a website limited to Ivy league students whom CEO Mark Zuckerberg hacked for the thrill of collecting private data. Now it is a massive website habited by users from all parts of the world, from your grandma to your third grade teacher and back again.
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Speed Up Your Windows PC by Safely Disabling Services You Probably Don't Need
Tuesday, Jun 8, 2010 - 1 comments
Does your desktop computer next to your router really use the built-in wireless card? Is your computer used by your kids? If the answer is no, then we can already disable two different services that are hogging up memory and processor speed, right now.
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Best Tricks and Tips for Google Chrome
Saturday, May 22, 2010 - 0 comments
Google Chrome is the fastest web browser available (according to Google’s commercials, anyway), and it’s because of that speed that so many computer users are dropping Firefox and IE for this slim, streamline application.
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5 Tips to Secure Your Wireless Network
Sunday, May 16, 2010 - 0 comments
Are you taking advantage of all the security settings available in your network? Do you know what these settings are? If you’re clueless about what an SSID is or your 15 year old “computer whiz” nephew installed your wireless network, then you really need to take the time and review these tips.
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10 Things Not to Do on Facebook
Wednesday, May 12, 2010 - 0 comments
Facebook has matched Myspace and raised it with a dose of not-so-fugly page layout. This has effectively merging a small portion of the real world, henceforth referred to as the RW, with the virtual world. If you are raving mad in the RW you can go online and let everyone you know (and maybe a bunch you don’t) see exactly how mad you are. If you’re happy, why not change your status? Just won an award? Or upload a picture of that baby for everyone to compliment you on.
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62 Ways To Tell if You're a Geek
Monday, May 10, 2010 - 0 comments
Geekdom is a realm oft maligned, frequently ignored, and always under-appreciated. You might find yourself looking at the average geek stereotype (excluding Mandark, who is simply insane) and wonder if you really are a geek, or if you’ve simply been a poser all these years.
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The Best UNIX Error Jokes
Monday, May 3, 2010 - 0 comments
There are few things that bring laughter and computer error together. The UNIX error messages that can be generated are usually funny enough to distract from the problem long enough to share with your friends. We compiled the funniest UNIX jokes from all over the net for your enjoyment
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Ubuntu 10.04 Lucid Lynx: The Music Store, Social Networking, and Awesome New Features
Wednesday, Apr 28, 2010 - 0 comments
It’s that time of the year again—another Ubuntu version is being released today, April 29th. To celebrate, we’ve put together a gaggle of screenshots, and reviewed the two biggest features to be offered in Lucid: social networking integration, and the Ubuntu One Music Store.
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14 Ways to Make Linux Run Faster
Thursday, Apr 22, 2010 - 0 comments
When people hear about Linux, they either think about speed, or about being really confused. Either way, sometimes Linux runs a little slower than you’d like. Luckily you can speed the system up a little bit (or a lot, depending) using one or more of the simple tricks below.
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35 Free High-Quality Games for Linux
Monday, Feb 9, 2009 - 28 comments
Gaming on Linux has always been a relatively non-existent activity. For the longest time, it was nearly impossible to find any games that would run on Linux, let alone popular 3D games. As the operating system has grown and morphed, however, this is slowly changing, with more companies releasing their online games with Linux support (Americas Army) and 3D games being created specifically for it (Urban Terror). Here is a list of 35 high-quality, well-working games that will run smoothly on Linux: Read More
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How to Crack a Window's Password in 5 Minutes
Wednesday, Feb 11, 2009 - 104 comments
There are a number of reasons for needing to crack a Windows password: simply forgetting what the password is, working on a used computer, etc. No matter your reason for needing to, finding a Windows password is generally simple, and can be done in a very short period of time. Read More
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A Beginner's Guide on How to Install Linux Software
Monday, Jan 19, 2009 - 72 comments
Installing Linux applications can be a bit tricky... but Laptop Logic's Linux guru Blair Mathis walks you through the do's and dont's in this extensive how-to. Read More
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Top 50 Linux Alternatives to Popular Apps
Friday, Jan 23, 2009 - 24 comments
Linux is quickly gaining popularity, but there are still many users afraid to convert as they are not familiar with the applications. Today our Linux guru Blair Mathis is back to introduce fifty of the most popular applications on this OS Read More
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Sony VAIO VGN-SZ Hard Drive Installation Guide
Wednesday, Jul 19, 2006 - 752 comments
The step by step guide to upgrade the 2.5-inch hard drive in the Sony VAIO SZ series laptop. Read More
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Laptop Overclocking
Wednesday, Mar 30, 2005 - 11 comments
In this guide, we define overclocking, explain how it works, and demonstrate overclocking on the popular Compaq V2000 platform. Read More
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Do It Yourself Laptop
Friday, Nov 11, 2005 - 11 comments
The basic guide on how to to build a laptop using the MSI-1029 barebone notebook. Read More
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Watch TV on your Laptop
Friday, Jul 28, 2006 - 13 comments
Everything you need to know about TV tuner to record and watch television programming on your laptop. Read More
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The Ten Most Expensive Laptops in the World
Wednesday, Sep 27, 2006 - 49 comments
Discover the most expensive notebooks ever created, burning a huge hole in your wallet...and breaking your back! Read More
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35 Free High-Quality Games for Linux
Monday, Feb 9, 2009 - 28 comments
Gaming on Linux has always been a relatively non-existent activity. For the longest time, it was nearly impossible to find any games that would run on Linux, let alone popular 3D games. As the operating system has grown and morphed, however, this is slowly changing, with more companies releasing their online games with Linux support (Americas Army) and 3D games being created specifically for it (Urban Terror). Here is a list of 35 high-quality, well-working games that will run smoothly on Linux: Read More
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Top 50 Linux Alternatives to Popular Apps
Friday, Jan 23, 2009 - 24 comments
Linux is quickly gaining popularity, but there are still many users afraid to convert as they are not familiar with the applications. Today our Linux guru Blair Mathis is back to introduce fifty of the most popular applications on this OS Read More
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A Beginner's Guide on How to Install Linux Software
Monday, Jan 19, 2009 - 72 comments
Installing Linux applications can be a bit tricky... but Laptop Logic's Linux guru Blair Mathis walks you through the do's and dont's in this extensive how-to. Read More
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Sony VAIO VGN-SZ Hard Drive Installation Guide
Wednesday, Jul 19, 2006 - 752 comments
The step by step guide to upgrade the 2.5-inch hard drive in the Sony VAIO SZ series laptop. Read More
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How to Crack a Window's Password in 5 Minutes
Wednesday, Feb 11, 2009 - 104 comments
There are a number of reasons for needing to crack a Windows password: simply forgetting what the password is, working on a used computer, etc. No matter your reason for needing to, finding a Windows password is generally simple, and can be done in a very short period of time. Read More
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Laptop Overclocking
Wednesday, Mar 30, 2005 - 11 comments
In this guide, we define overclocking, explain how it works, and demonstrate overclocking on the popular Compaq V2000 platform. Read More
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Do It Yourself Laptop
Friday, Nov 11, 2005 - 11 comments
The basic guide on how to to build a laptop using the MSI-1029 barebone notebook. Read More
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Watch TV on your Laptop
Friday, Jul 28, 2006 - 13 comments
Everything you need to know about TV tuner to record and watch television programming on your laptop. Read More
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The Ten Most Expensive Laptops in the World
Wednesday, Sep 27, 2006 - 49 comments
Discover the most expensive notebooks ever created, burning a huge hole in your wallet...and breaking your back! Read More
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Top 50 Linux Alternatives to Popular Apps
Friday, Jan 23, 2009 - 24 comments
Linux is quickly gaining popularity, but there are still many users afraid to convert as they are not familiar with the applications. Today our Linux guru Blair Mathis is back to introduce fifty of the most popular applications on this OS Read More
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A Beginner's Guide on How to Install Linux Software
Monday, Jan 19, 2009 - 72 comments
Installing Linux applications can be a bit tricky... but Laptop Logic's Linux guru Blair Mathis walks you through the do's and dont's in this extensive how-to. Read More
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Sony VAIO VGN-SZ Hard Drive Installation Guide
Wednesday, Jul 19, 2006 - 752 comments
The step by step guide to upgrade the 2.5-inch hard drive in the Sony VAIO SZ series laptop. Read More
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Understand and Avoid Malicious Code Attacks in Linux
Wednesday, Jan 21, 2009 - 0 comments
Linux is a very secure operating system...but here are a few guidelines and examples of commands that Linux beginners should treat carefully. Read More
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Laptop Overclocking
Wednesday, Mar 30, 2005 - 11 comments
In this guide, we define overclocking, explain how it works, and demonstrate overclocking on the popular Compaq V2000 platform. Read More
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Do It Yourself Laptop
Friday, Nov 11, 2005 - 11 comments
The basic guide on how to to build a laptop using the MSI-1029 barebone notebook. Read More
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35 Free High-Quality Games for Linux
Monday, Feb 9, 2009 - 28 comments
Gaming on Linux has always been a relatively non-existent activity. For the longest time, it was nearly impossible to find any games that would run on Linux, let alone popular 3D games. As the operating system has grown and morphed, however, this is slowly changing, with more companies releasing their online games with Linux support (Americas Army) and 3D games being created specifically for it (Urban Terror). Here is a list of 35 high-quality, well-working games that will run smoothly on Linux: Read More
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Watch TV on your Laptop
Friday, Jul 28, 2006 - 13 comments
Everything you need to know about TV tuner to record and watch television programming on your laptop. Read More
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Sony VAIO VGN-SZ Hard Drive Installation Guide
Wednesday, Jul 19, 2006 - 752 comments
The step by step guide to upgrade the 2.5-inch hard drive in the Sony VAIO SZ series laptop. Read More
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Top 50 Linux Alternatives to Popular Apps
Friday, Jan 23, 2009 - 24 comments
Linux is quickly gaining popularity, but there are still many users afraid to convert as they are not familiar with the applications. Today our Linux guru Blair Mathis is back to introduce fifty of the most popular applications on this OS Read More
-
Do It Yourself Laptop
Friday, Nov 11, 2005 - 11 comments
The basic guide on how to to build a laptop using the MSI-1029 barebone notebook. Read More
-
A Beginner's Guide on How to Install Linux Software
Monday, Jan 19, 2009 - 72 comments
Installing Linux applications can be a bit tricky... but Laptop Logic's Linux guru Blair Mathis walks you through the do's and dont's in this extensive how-to. Read More
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Laptop Overclocking
Wednesday, Mar 30, 2005 - 11 comments
In this guide, we define overclocking, explain how it works, and demonstrate overclocking on the popular Compaq V2000 platform. Read More
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Watch TV on your Laptop
Friday, Jul 28, 2006 - 13 comments
Everything you need to know about TV tuner to record and watch television programming on your laptop. Read More
-
The Ten Most Expensive Laptops in the World
Wednesday, Sep 27, 2006 - 49 comments
Discover the most expensive notebooks ever created, burning a huge hole in your wallet...and breaking your back! Read More








