personal computing

It is official, Google is adding support for Linux apps to Chromebooks. For a long time, Chromebooks have been perceived as glorified web browsers. All this is changing as Google seemingly has plans for where it wants Chromebooks and Chrome OS to go. A while back,... Read More

Ever found yourself in this situation? You are working on a file/document but the machine you're using doesn't have the software, or the power to get the task done. You need to transfer your work to another PC. Apps and services like Google Drive and... Read More

Windows has dumbed down its operating system over the years. Poking around the OS has never been this easy that now you no longer need a degree in Computer Science or some such to get your geek on. These days you can easily search for... Read More

Ubuntu so far is the darling of Linux, the poster child of open source software and the embodiment of true digital freedom. A free operating system unlike Windows or Mac OS which respects your privacy and freedom while being user friendly and productive. Now if... Read More

Recent research has shown that an average household has at least 8 smart devices. These are tablets, smartphones, laptops, TV's or other devices that could require an internet connection. Having separate data plans for all these can quickly skyrocket your data bills. Most people, therefore,... Read More

If you are in the market for a portable WiFi router, aka MiFi then you understand the headache that comes with this kind of shopping. See, while it is possible to find a good product straight from the manufacturer, much like you do with your... Read More

The advancements in mobile phone storage have made it possible for us to accommodate large tons of data in our little devices. This is visible with manufacturers seeking to further build the onboard storage to have as much as 512GB, or probably more. But even... Read More

Imagine a laptop that's always connected to the internet via 5G mobile network so you can browse the web, download huge files, stream HD videos, call and share documents on the go. That's happening next year thanks to a collaboration between Intel, Microsoft, Dell, HP, and... Read More

Notifications are always good, especially in reminding us of what we ought not to forget. By default, Chrome will alert you whenever a website, app, or extension wants to send you such reminders. However, this may become a little too much especially if the same... Read More