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.-
Top 24 Linux Apps
Thursday, Aug 6, 2009 - 1 comments
Though Linux comes in many different flavors, there are a common string of favorite apps that seem to unite all users. Read More
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The 50 Most Influential and Important Individuals on the Internet
Monday, Aug 3, 2009 - 0 comments
The history of the Internet is a short but turbulent one. Gilberto J. Perera presents us with the 50 individuals who have had the largest impact on how the Internet looks and works today. Read More
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9 Exceptionally Bad Apple Products and Business Decisions
Tuesday, Jul 28, 2009 - 0 comments
When we think of Apple, we think of innovation, style, and ease of use. We rarely think of words like failure, disappointment, or bad business decisions. Read More
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How to Overclock Your Laptop
Thursday, Jul 23, 2009 - 0 comments
Note: By overclocking a laptop, you run the risk of damaging or destroying your computer. Following this tutorial will void your warranty. Perform at your own risk; Laptop Logic is not responsible for any damage resulting from this tutorial. Read More
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2009 Free Utilities Guide
Tuesday, Jul 21, 2009 - 0 comments
Thank God for the internet. I don't know about you, but I say this almost every day, and not just because it gives me a job. The free sharing of information across the world is a wonderful thing. One of the things it has done is enable independent programmers, whether altruistically or with the goal of making a name for themselves, to share their work with you, the user. For free. And that's what this article is all about Read More
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9 of the Greenest Laptops of 2009
Thursday, Jul 16, 2009 - 0 comments
Everybody speaks about the specs of every single notebook or netbook that comes in market, but very few speak about whether the laptop is environment and power friendly. We've done some research to present you with top 9 laptops that are the Greenest. Read More
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Classic Computer Ads
Thursday, Jul 16, 2009 - 0 comments
All you have to do is grab an old copy of National Geographic or Popular Science, skim through the magazine and in no time you will find yourself staring at one of the ads for, “The ultimate in personal computing…” Read More
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Hacking your Laptop for Peak Gaming Performance
Tuesday, Jul 7, 2009 - 1 comments
Gaming is a big hit amongst the most technically-savvy generation, with free and PC-only games becoming quite robust, and commercial games packing outstanding graphics, as well as a plot lines and game play. If you're a gamer, or looking into joining the realm of gamers, but can't afford a high-end gaming laptop, then this article is for you. Read More
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72 Ways to Spot a Die Hard Gamer
Thursday, Jul 2, 2009 - 2 comments
So, you suspect your daughter/son/friend/relative is a die hard, as addicted as addicted can be, will-freak-out-if-you-cancel-their-Warcraft-account gamer. We're here to tell you--you're not alone. Read More
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How to Create the Ultimate Gaming Laptop Setup
Tuesday, Jun 30, 2009 - 0 comments
Non-gamers don't understand. They see you, they see your obsession, they say they understand, but only you and your kind really know, really see the truth: they are clueless to what it means to be a gamer. 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








