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.-
Is Ubuntu Ready for a Non-tech-savvy Girlfriend?
Tuesday, Oct 27, 2009 - 1 comments
It's not Windows, it's not a Mac, it's something else. Linux Ubuntu, praised for its versatility, usability, and security, takes another step into the spotlight. Does it have the tools, the look, and the design to carve out a place in your home? Read on to find out. Read More
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13 Rocking GIMP Tutorials
Thursday, Oct 22, 2009 - 0 comments
GIMP is a photo editing software that is based on Linux, but can also run on Mac and Windows as well. One of the nicest things about GIMP is that it is such an advanced software, it does everything you would expect from a image manipulator. But one downside is that it was built for Linux and the software’s design has not been edited for easier use for other OS system versions they offer. Thus, learning it on your own is harder than learning the other usual image softwares out there. But the GIMP is a community project that has a great friendly team of developers and users who take out the time to not only expand it - but also to write tutorials that teach you how to use it. So here are some of the absolute 13 best GIMP tutorials to learn how to use it like a pro. Read More
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12 Captivating Drives for Every Computer Geek
Monday, Sep 28, 2009 - 1 comments
Here are 12 thumb drives that are sure to appeal to every geek, whether you're the type who views USB drives as a sleek tool, an arsenal in your spy kit, or a visual representation of your personal tastes. Read More
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Work with Windows 7 Efficiently
Monday, Sep 21, 2009 - 1 comments
With the upcoming release of Windows 7, Microsoft has introduced and enhanced a slew of features that makes using Windows simpler and less time consuming. At the end of the day, as users all we want is an operating system that allows us to work efficiently and minimizes the number of problems that keep us from doing so. Read More
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Top Freeware Every Computer Should Have
Thursday, Sep 17, 2009 - 0 comments
Every computer needs software to make it worthwhile. However, many programs are over $100 dollars each! Many people don't realize that you can almost always find the same type of software for free, if you know where to look. Look no further, my technically-savvy friends. Here are the very best and top freeware I think every computer should install. Read More
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Windows 7: Should you Upgrade?
Tuesday, Sep 15, 2009 - 6 comments
With Windows 7 making its public debut in just a few short days, this article is for those of you wondering if it's worth the cost of upgrading from Vista. You might have heard some people say that it's Vista with a little more eyecandy, but after running Windows 7 through the gammut for a couple weeks, we can officially say that there's more to it than that. Read More
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15 Relatively Unknown Linux Apps
Sunday, Sep 13, 2009 - 2 comments
Most people go for the big apps when switching to Linux, and for good reason: they are easy to find, usually very polished, often updated, and there's a lot of online documentation for them. What if you're not looking for the most popular, but instead the best app for you? Below are 25 excellent, high-quality Linux apps that go neglected far more often than they should be. Some are popular amongst those who have been at the Linux game for awhile, and others have become a staple of certain distros while remaining relatively unknown by users of different distros. No matter the reason they've sat in the midline of popularity, you can be assured that these apps do what they claim to do, and they do it well. Read More
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10 of The Most Notorious Hackers of All Time
Tuesday, Sep 8, 2009 - 3 comments
Most of the population hears the word 'hacker' and cringes, or snarls with disgust and makes some quip about pimple-covered teenagers with nothing better to do. If that is the image you have, you're, er...mistaken. Read More
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10 Common Mistakes Made by New Linux Administrators
Wednesday, Aug 26, 2009 - 3 comments
As Linux squeezes itself into all facets of technology, more people are being forced to use it who have little knowledge of the foreign Unix land. Maybe you're trying to learn your way around, or maybe you're the Windows guy who just got 'promoted' to maintaining the Linux system; either way, things are odd, and you just really, really don't want to fubar the system. For those of you who fall into that category, this article is for you. Below are fifteen mistakes often made by new Linux administrators. Read More
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Working with Libraries in Windows 7
Tuesday, Aug 25, 2009 - 1 comments
The first time you open Windows Explorer in Windows 7 you will notice that there is a series of links located in the navigation pane that refer to Libraries. You might be wondering what Libraries Microsoft is talking about. 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








