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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.-
5 Recent Technological Advances that are Shaping the Future
Thursday, Dec 31, 2009 - 11 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 - 6 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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The Perfect PC Setup for the Online Grinder
Wednesday, Nov 18, 2009 - 1 comments
A Good write-up we found on PokerListings.com about the perfect PC setup for the online poker player. Read More
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Intel Extreme Masters Global Challenge Season IV – Dubai
Tuesday, Nov 17, 2009 - 0 comments
The world of gaming is a competitive place. Veterans practice daily for the chance to represent their countries and bring home thousands in prize money. Read on to find out how the biggest competition of the year turned out, and who brought home the gold. Read More
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The Top 14 Geekiest Wedding Proposals
Wednesday, Nov 11, 2009 - 0 comments
As geeks, our geek-hearts go out to those of us out there brave enough to propose through video games, cell phones and websites. And let’s face it, there’s more than one kind of nerd, and if you’re willing to propose via game shows, television, or sheer acts of engineering brilliance, you’re probably pretty nerdy too. We’ve rounded up 14 of the nerdiest wedding proposals for your viewing pleasure and, if you’ve got a significant other, perhaps for your education as well. Read More
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15 Rocking Google Chrome Extensions
Monday, Nov 9, 2009 - 2 comments
Thanks to legions of Firefox users furiously replicating addons for their new favorite web browser, there are dozens, perhaps hundreds, to choose from. Though choosing the best is never easy, we fired up Chrome, did a little testing, and picked our top 15 choices. 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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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
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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
-
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
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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








