http://www.brighthub.com/search/searchresults.aspx?u=3651&o=DateDescending&a=275Posts by M.S. Smithen-UShttp://www.brighthub.com/computing/hardware/articles/56875.aspxSun, 22 Nov 2009 19:02:36 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:56875Faceless ClockMainstream laptops are becoming ever thinner and lighter. As a result, the selection of great mainstream laptops is better for the 2009 holiday season then ever before. The three laptops here are among the best mainstream laptops and are good gifts for students and travellers. The Present that Travels Laptops, while somewhat expensive, are always a...http://www.brighthub.com/electronics/home-theater/articles/56874.aspxSun, 22 Nov 2009 18:37:06 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:56874Faceless ClockThere are numerous ways to gain access to Netflix's streaming video service. PCs, game consoles, purpose-built boxes and even many HDTVs include ways to stream Netflix from the internet. This guide to Netflix Streaming examines each device so you can choose the best. Netflix Everywhere Netflix seems to know when they have a good thing going. Th...http://www.brighthub.com/computing/hardware/articles/53475.aspxMon, 26 Oct 2009 00:17:00 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:53475Faceless ClockNow that Windows 7 has been released, netbooks based off Nvidia's Ion platform will begin to hit shelves. Ion provides a GPU superior to anything Intel offers and should enhance the performance of netbooks greatly. Which Ion netbooks are the ones to watch? GPUs for Netbooks - Ion Finally Arrives We've been hearing about Nvidia's Ion platfor...http://www.brighthub.com/computing/hardware/articles/52463.aspxWed, 14 Oct 2009 20:13:39 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:52463Faceless ClockThe top selling netbooks are still 10 inch models, but 12 inch models are becoming increasingly popular. These larger netbooks share hardware with smaller models, but offer larger screens with higher resolutions and larger keyboards. Although less portable, they're easier to live with. Bigger, Stronger - Not Faster Although a large number of ne...http://www.brighthub.com/computing/hardware/articles/55654.aspxThu, 12 Nov 2009 05:50:52 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:55654Faceless ClockTreating yourself or a loved one to a new high-end processor isn't a bad idea. There are many fast processors available today from both AMD and Intel, and they can provide a major performance increase. The three processors listed here provide extreme performance at a reasonable price. The Gift of Speed 2009 has been an exciting year for process...http://www.brighthub.com/video-games/console/articles/56810.aspxSat, 21 Nov 2009 16:11:32 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:56810Faceless ClockOne of Forza 3's most popular options is the ability to tune the cars you purchase. There is an overwhelming number of tuning options available, and many are important. This basic tuning guide covers Roll Bars, Shocks and Springs, and Gearing. Don't tune another car before you read this! A Good Tune Up Tuning in Forza 3 is like its own ...http://www.brighthub.com/computing/hardware/articles/41663.aspxThu, 09 Jul 2009 04:31:52 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:41663Faceless ClockNetbooks, usually equipped with Atom processors and 1GB of RAM, are limited in their performance abilities. This means that the operating system used is important, as one which is too demanding can drag down the entire system. Which ones work, and which ones make a netbook cry for mercy? Battle of the Lightweights The specifications of most net...http://www.brighthub.com/computing/hardware/articles/23989.aspxMon, 26 Jan 2009 02:57:38 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:23989Faceless ClockThe Core i7 isn't the only thing new from Intel. The X58 chipset, the only option currently available for Core i7 processors, is also new. This means that prices are relatively high, but there are good deals to be found if you choose carefully. The High End And Down Traditionally, Intel has debuted new products by focusing on the high-end marke...http://www.brighthub.com/computing/windows-platform/articles/23125.aspxThu, 22 Jan 2009 02:15:12 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:23125Faceless ClockThe name of Microsoft's operating system, Windows, is derived from its most recognizable feature, the window. But what is a window, exactly, and how did the window come to be the defining trait of a modern operating system? The Prehistoric Days of DOS Millions of years ago, before the dawn of civilization, cavemen went into the office each ...http://www.brighthub.com/computing/hardware/articles/56144.aspxMon, 16 Nov 2009 18:31:06 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:56144Faceless ClockNetbooks are a great gift idea. They are inexpensive (for a computer), relatively similar in terms of specifications, and available through a wide number of retailers. They are coveted not only by computer geeks but also by anyone who likes trendy electronics. Great Things in a Small Package Netbooks make a great holiday gift. They are inex...