Peter's Reviews - Computers

iPads Purchased in the Last 2 Weeks Eligible For $100 Refund

nospam@example.com (Peter) — Thu, 03 Mar 2011 10:03:07 -0700

I can imagine all the people who just bought an original iPad cursing the announcement of the newer iPad 2. Fortunately, if you purchased your iPad in the last 2 weeks, you're eligible for a $100 refund. Now personally I would probably just return it and wait a few weeks but if you still want to keep it you should hurry over to an Apple store with your original receipt and request your refund which should take around 2 weeks.

Apple Announces iPad 2 - I Want One!!!

nospam@example.com (Peter) — Wed, 02 Mar 2011 22:07:45 -0700

Steve Jobs actually made an appearance to introduce the new iPad 2. It adds a lot of things I want but I still wish that the display would go out to the edge of the iPad. Still, it adds front and rear facing cameras and a faster processor so I want one now.

How To Take A Screenshot On A Mac

nospam@example.com (Peter) — Mon, 22 Nov 2010 16:57:00 -0700

OK, I know most of you savvy Mac users already know this but since I'm a recent PC convert, I needed to find this out. Here's my answer:

To take a screenshot on a Mac, hit "Command + Shift + 3". This will take a screenshot of the whole screen. Of course since you would have to then edit the whole thing, you can take a screenshot of any specific area by hitting "Command + Shift + 4" and you can select any part of the screen. If you want to take a screenshot of something in Quicktime, just pause it, click on the video to get rid of the shuttle controls and then capture.

No USB 3.0 Until 2011?

nospam@example.com (Peter) — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 08:50:36 -0700

For those of us who were dreaming of faster USB transfer rates, it looks like we'll have to wait for a few more years due to Intel balking on the costs of USB 3.0. Sure, like everything it'll cost more to start with but couldn't they just offer it on higher end machines for now?

Every Windows Startup and Shudown Sound

nospam@example.com (Peter) — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 09:31:06 -0700

Just in case you forgot, here's every startup and shutdown sound from every Windows OS.

Man Recovers Stolen Laptop Using Log Me In Software

nospam@example.com (Peter) — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 21:36:38 -0700

All of us now live in fear that our computers will be stolen since they contain our lives, pictures, financial information and more. So what can you do if your laptop is stolen? Joshua Alston used software called "Log Me In" to spy on his laptop thief until he could figure out who he was, where he was and reported him to the police. Also, he had some fun at the thief's expense by deleting his files and messing with him.

Click here to read more about Alston's story

Click here to learn more about Log Me In

Brando SATA HDD Multi-Media Player Adapter

nospam@example.com (Peter) — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 20:20:00 -0700

If the Hong Kong company, Brando could get all of their gadgets into US stores, they'd make a fortune because no matter how cool their stuff is, I don't quite trust buying direct from them yet. Anyway, Their SATA HDD Multi-Media Player/Adapter will take just about any spare hard drive you have and turn it into a a multi-media player you can hook to your TV to watch movies and listen to music for only $69!

Click here to read more at the Brando website

Skype Now Available For the iPhone and iPod Touch!

nospam@example.com (Peter) — Sat, 04 Apr 2009 17:36:08 -0700

Now you can make Skype to Skype calls and do chat on your iPhone or iPod Touch for free!

Click here to read more

An Easy Way To Duplicate A Drive - The Century KD25/35Pro HDD Duplicator

nospam@example.com (Peter) — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 11:07:01 -0700

If you've ever had to change a drive in a computer, you can appreciate what the Century KD25/35Pro HDD Duplicator can do. All you do is plug both drives in and start it, no computer necessary! I want to upgrade the drive in my computer and I wish I had this. However, I feel that its $450 price tag should be put toward a new computer... (source - RedFerret)

Belkin Mini Surge - Surge Protection & USB Charging on the go!

nospam@example.com (Peter) — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 22:56:11 -0700

Here's a great stocking stuffer for the tech fan who travels. The Belkin Mini Surge will not only protect your laptop or other electronics but it can charge your USB stuff like your iPod or iPhone without your computer. At around $16 at Amazon, shouldn't we all have one?

Sync Toy 2.0 - Free File Synchronization Software

nospam@example.com (Peter) — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 11:13:22 -0700

For those of you looking for a great file synchronization program, Microsoft actually puts one out for free. Sync Toy 2.0 is simple to use and actually works well.

Click here to download Sync Toy 2.0 at Microsoft.com

Deal of the Day - Slide Scanner For $109

nospam@example.com (Peter) — Sat, 13 Dec 2008 12:15:29 -0700

When I was a kid, my dad loved taking pictures. He used to annoy all of us by interrupting our fun and making us stand still and look like we were enjoying ourselves. He could've just taken some candid action shots but nooooooo. "Stop having fun and being kids and stand still and look like you're having fun!" he would say. But anyhoo... I'm happy he did take all of those great pictures but the downside is that he put everything on slides. Back in the day, slides were great but just try and find a slide projector now. In order to archive boxes of slides it used to cost a fortune, either by paying someone or buying an overpriced slide scanner. Now you can get a stand alone slide scanner for only $109! It will scan everything to an SD card so you don't even need a computer. You can even preview the picture on the built in screen. This is a bargain!

Features:

Digital scanner can scan 35mm slides or negatives at a rate of 1 second per slide
No computer required
Built in LCD screen allows you to preview your images before capture and view stored images
Scanner stores photos in its internal memory or on standard SD cards (not included)
Take SD cards directly out of the ImageLab and insert in a digital photo frame for instant viewing
Connects via USB to transfer scanned images to your computer
Includes 4 scanning trays

Buy it now at ThinkGeek!

FTC Cracks Down on "Scareware"

nospam@example.com (Peter) — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 23:24:23 -0700

Maybe you or someone you know has been infected with "scareware". It's classified as a virus or spyware that tricks you into believing your computer is infected (well, it is) and you need a specific program to fix it. Millions have been tricked into buying these programs and the FTC has had it.

From The Consumerist: The FTC says that a court has halted a massive "scareware" scheme that falsely claims that your computer is infected with viruses, spyware and illegal pornography. The FTC says that over a million consumers have been tricked into paying for computer security products based on these bogus scans.

Click here to read more at the official FTC web site

The New MacBooks - Built Better!

nospam@example.com (Peter) — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 10:21:00 -0700

If the MacBooks weren't awesome already, the new ones have bodies that are machined out of a solid piece of aluminum (why do British people say aluMINIum?). I just wish I could afford one of the MacBook Pros. They also come with the GeForce 9600M graphics chip and a multi-touch trackpad that has no buttons (don't worry, you'll catch on).

If You're A Student, You Can Get Microsoft Office 2007 Ultimate For $60

nospam@example.com (Peter) — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 17:48:02 -0700

In one of the smartest attempts to stop piracy, Microsoft is selling Office 2007 Ultimate to current students for only $59.95.

Click here to read more at Microsoft.com