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.-
How to upgrade Toshiba Qosmio SATA hard drive
Monday, Nov 19, 2007 - 1 comments
This guide looks at upgrading your SATA hard drive, showing the process on a Toshiba Qosmio F45. Read More
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Microsoft Wireless Entertainment Desktop 8000
Thursday, Nov 8, 2007 - 0 comments
Rechargeable Backlit keyboard with high definition laser mouse. Read More
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How to Bluetooth your Contacts
Tuesday, Oct 9, 2007 - 0 comments
This simple how-to guide covers transferring contacts from your phone to your laptop, via Bluetooth! Read More
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How to replace your Notebook LCD
Wednesday, Oct 3, 2007 - 0 comments
Need the courage to replace the broken LCD panel of your old laptop? We show you how it's done. The why, what and how of it in this step-by-step how-to guide! Read More
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How to flash your BIOS
Tuesday, Oct 2, 2007 - 2 comments
Laptop Logic provides a step-by-step guide to flashing your BIOS for users of every skill Read More
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Toshiba Qosmio F45 Unboxing
Monday, Oct 1, 2007 - 0 comments
Get some sneak peek pics and impressions from the Laptop Logic labs Read More
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Unlock the iPhone for free!
Tuesday, Sep 18, 2007 - 0 comments
My experience with using the iPhone unlocked with T-Mobile. Read More
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Death of the Desktop
Monday, Sep 17, 2007 - 0 comments
Read on to find Laptop Logic's view on desktops in a highly mobile world. Read More
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Apple iPod Touch 16GB Unboxing Photos
Thursday, Sep 13, 2007 - 0 comments
Apple 6th Generation iPod now with Touch Screen, Internet and Flash Drive. Read More
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Earth-Friendy Laptops
Friday, Sep 7, 2007 - 0 comments
Mother nature would be proud of these "Green" notebooks. Read More
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35 Free High-Quality Games for Linux
Monday, Feb 9, 2009 - 14 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 - 42 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 - 34 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 - 17 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 - 336 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 - 2 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 - 9 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 - 35 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 - 14 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 - 17 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 - 34 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 - 336 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 - 42 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 - 2 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 - 9 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 - 35 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 - 17 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 - 34 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 - 336 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 - 2 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 - 14 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 - 9 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 - 336 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 - 17 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
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A Beginner's Guide on How to Install Linux Software
Monday, Jan 19, 2009 - 34 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 - 2 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 - 9 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 - 35 comments
Discover the most expensive notebooks ever created, burning a huge hole in your wallet...and breaking your back! Read More








