personal computing

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

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

Tablets are slowly but surely dying. Figures from analyst firm IDC show that overall tablet shipments fell by 6.5 percent to 163.5 million units last year. That’s down from 174.9 million in 2016 when the annual decrease was in double digits. 2018 is set to continue... 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

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

Most people might not care much about the intricate details of how the internet works under the hood. But when you suddenly realize updating your Facebook page or your selfies on instagram is taking longer than expected, you will start frowning. Your Internet provider is... 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

Bitcoin mining by rogue websites, compromised ones, torrent sites and even Ad-serving platforms such as YouTube has become a new nuisance for most internet users. Bitcoin mining is a very CPU-intensive process which drains users' computer batteries and resources. It's a terrible thing. Now users have... Read More

Most ordinary computer users are already familiar with WiFi, the wireless network you connect to when you want internet on your phone, laptop or tablet. But few conventional users know what WiFi Direct is and it's not their fault. That's because WiFi Direct is still... Read More