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.-
Which Tech Company is the Greenest?
Saturday, Feb 13, 2010 - 0 comments
It seems that every electronics and gadget company wants to tout its ‘green appeal’ to potential buyers in the modern market. No matter where you turn, every product has some kind of green stamp, an ambiguous phrase about helping the environment, or a claim of being more environmentally-friendly than yesteryear. Read More
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Is AT&T Enough for the iPhone?
Monday, Feb 1, 2010 - 1 comments
As we approach the 3rd anniversary of the iPhone and AT&T marriage, iPhone users can agree on one thing and that is, AT&T is missing the mark. So why would iPhone users feel this way? Read More
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The 10 Coolest Gadgets from CES 2010...Available Now
Thursday, Jan 21, 2010 - 2 comments
CES is the largest tech trade show in the world, and manufacturers don’t miss the chance to show off their next big thing. A lot of awesome prototypes take years to hit the market, but some amazing products debuted that are ready to go. Read on for the 10 coolest gadgets to come out of CES this year that you can grab soon or even now. Read More
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5 Devices that will Save your Life
Sunday, Jan 17, 2010 - 0 comments
Everyone's considered it, thanks to the post-apocalyptic movie trend. If everything you know is gone, and you're in a battle for survival, what will keep you alive? We believe technology is the answer, provided you know what to get. To prepare you for the inevitable apocalypse, we picked five devices that can deliver you from the icy jaws of fate. Read More
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5 Recent Technological Advances that are Shaping the Future
Thursday, Dec 31, 2009 - 1 comments
Technology is moving at a breakneck speed, and it seems almost every day a new innovation can lead to life altering changes. Thinking back to just a few years ago, so much of the exciting technology that we now take for granted either didn't or barely existed. Given all the breakthroughs in recent years it was a tough chore to narrow down this list, but read on to find out about five of the biggest technological advances that are shaping the future. Read More
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The Best New Portable GPS Devices
Wednesday, Dec 16, 2009 - 0 comments
If you're like other shoppers and you have left Christmas purchases for this week, you’ll quickly find out that the malls are packed with desperate shoppers trying to finish their Christmas purchases. With only 8 days left ‘til Christmas we thought we’d give you a brief overview of some of the hottest and newest GPS devices in the market. We know that GPS devices are on most if not everyone's shopping list this holiday season so here it goes. Read More
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15 Amazing Tech Toys for your Kids, or the Kid in You
Sunday, Dec 13, 2009 - 5 comments
It’s that time of year again, and the early birds out there have already started their holiday shopping. But if you’re a tech geek and you’ve been fretting over what to get – because let’s face it, no normal toy will pass muster in a respectable techie house – then read on, because we’ve got the best gadgets for your kids (and maybe for yourself) this holiday season. From dolls that connect to the internet to cars that race on the ceiling to moving items like a Jedi with only your mind, you’ll be sure to find something you love. Read More
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Ten Powerful Linux Commands
Friday, Dec 4, 2009 - 6 comments
This article is equal parts opinion and fact, as the most powerful commands depends on what one needs them for; someone who is running a network of Linux machines will require different commands than an individual user. With that said, without regard to opinion, many commands are powerful, and any Linux user would do well to know them. Below are ten such commands, all simple in nature but powerful in their usefulness. The method in which they are executed will depend on the Linux system used. For example, you may need to use su instead of sudo or nothing at all, if you're running as root. Note: to see a full list of possibilities for commands, type 'command - -help' in the Terminal. Read More
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10 Hot Products This Holiday Season
Monday, Nov 30, 2009 - 5 comments
With Black Friday just around the corner we thought it would be a great idea to highlight some of the products that we think buyers will have on their lists this holiday season. You will notice that some of these products have not been released yet, but can be pre-ordered. Which of these is on your list? Read More
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Top 9 Worst Black Friday Shopping Experiences
Wednesday, Nov 25, 2009 - 0 comments
Thinking of shopping on Black Friday this year? Well, unless you’ve been living on Mars for the past decade, under a rock in a cave, with your eyes shut and your fingers in your ears, you’ve probably heard a horror story or two. Recently, people have died on this day of record breaking sales, and even though that’s not likely you can usually count on a fight for the best deals. We’ve collected a list of the top Black Friday catastrophes captured on video for your perusal. Whether you view this as training for the big day or are planning on avoiding the lines this year, these are videos you have to see to believe. Read More
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35 Free High-Quality Games for Linux
Monday, Feb 9, 2009 - 17 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 - 64 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 - 50 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 - 20 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 - 640 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 - 8 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 - 8 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 - 12 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 - 44 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 - 17 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 - 20 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 - 50 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 - 640 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 - 64 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 - 8 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 - 8 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 - 12 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 - 44 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 - 20 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 - 50 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 - 640 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 - 8 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 - 8 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 - 17 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 - 12 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 - 640 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 - 20 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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Do It Yourself Laptop
Friday, Nov 11, 2005 - 8 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 - 50 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
-
Laptop Overclocking
Wednesday, Mar 30, 2005 - 8 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 - 12 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 - 44 comments
Discover the most expensive notebooks ever created, burning a huge hole in your wallet...and breaking your back! Read More








