Computers
- Recently Added
- Popularity
- Name
About 613 filtered results
by Shawn C. Steiner · Posted
When color accuracy matters, you need a monitor that will deliver. BenQ’s latest 27" DesignVue PD2700U does just that with an outstanding array of features and functions. Using AQCOLOR technology and being a native 10-bit IPS panel, the PD2700U functions as a reference-grade display for 100% sRGB and Rec. 709 coverage. Each monitor is factory calibrated to ensure it holds up to these demanding standards and has UHD 4K resolution for sharp
by Patrick Chiang · Posted
The Wi-Fi Alliance has recently introduced the next generation of Wi-Fi connectivity, known as Wi-Fi 6, based on 802.11ax technology, along with a new naming convention. Most consumers are familiar with the 802.11 standards; however, this new sequential number rebranding is intended to simplify things in the long run. Previously, the naming design used the alphabet, starting with a to b to g and n, with each one representing the next generation. We'd expect z to be the last or fastest one, or until they have new names, but suddenly we're on
by M. Brett Smith · Posted
Back in 2010, I was working at a liquor store in Kansas. It was August, our second hottest month, and we were in the middle of a weeklong heatwave that kept temperatures around 100 degrees for days on end. The A/C in our store was busted, so I was cranky and uncomfortable and, generally speaking, not in the best mindset to deal with nuisances of any kind. Which is why, when a large fly landed on the screen of my Apple PowerBook G4, I, instead of wisely shooing it away, decided to punch said fly into oblivion—only to miss wildly and, of course
by William Min · Posted
Have you noticed your computer being slower than usual? Before you use this as an excuse to purchase a new laptop (we know it’s tempting), you might want to opt for a more cost-effective approach, which is cleaning out the hard drive (HDD). In a few simple steps, you can analyze and clean out your HDD to free up valuable storage space. Defragging your old HDD and properly formatting newly-installed SSDs will ensure that your computer doesn’t become bloated or sluggish.
Always Back up Your Data First
Before you start doing anything to your hard
by Cris Silvestri · Posted
There's a lot of tech that we don't understand, and consequently, a lot of tech that we don't need to understand. Do I need to know how a Hadron Collider works? Probably not. Do I need to understand that the CD tray in my desktop computer is not a coffee cup holder? Probably.
Most of us have an innate curiosity—developed when we were wee lads and lassies and thought that refrigerator gnomes existed to turn the fridge lights on and off—that spurs our need to know things. Perfect example: hard drives. We know they exist, we see them listed in
by M. Brett Smith · Posted
Say what you will about Wacom—this is one company that doesn’t rest on its laurels. One week after releasing the greatest creative tablet ever designed, Wacom was back at it, introducing yet another new product. This time it was an update of the popular Intuos line (available in Small and
by Shawn C. Steiner · Posted
Monitors, lately, have gotten a bit ridiculous. Not that that is a bad thing—I’m loving the latest 32" and greater 4K HDR sets that are making their way through the B&H offices. Practically speaking, though, most of us are perfectly content with an affordable screen that is a reasonable size and offers the color accuracy we need for photo editing. Stepping into this category, near perfectly, is the BenQ SW240 24" PhotoVue Monitor.
by Shawn C. Steiner · Posted
While huge screens are taking off lately, many of us still appreciate more manageable sizes and resolutions, as long as image quality is top notch. That is the appeal of BenQ’s latest photography-oriented display: the SW240 24.1" PhotoVue IPS Monitor. It stars BenQ’s AQCOLOR technology for “Accurate Reproduction,” one of the most critical features of any display during the editing process, and can cover up to 99% of Adobe RGB for more true-to-life
by M. Brett Smith · Posted
For digital artists, few names are as revered as Wacom. By bridging the gap between real-world illustration and digital, the company didn’t just change the game, it essentially invented a new one. Now, 20 years after the release of its first Intuos tablet, Wacom looks poised to shake up the market once again, this time with the newly unveiled Cintiq Pro 24. We happily got our hands on one for an in-the-field
by Cris Silvestri · Posted
Some of us are tech nerds; we love scanning the headlines for tech news and announcements, and then get giddy when we hear that a new processor is available on a mobile platform or new features are being added to an established brand that make the buying of a tablet even more desirable. But tablets have recently fallen out of favor
by Lawrence Neves · Posted
Memory cards—like memories—come and go all the time. Most people who shop for memory cards do so for storage, but there are many other reasons to buy a memory card. Here’s a short profile of some memory card shoppers, some recommendations, and even some tips on how to shop smart.
by Cris Silvestri · Posted
Data breaches and unsecure networks are serious business. When a gigantic corporation like Yahoo or Home Depot can’t prevent unwarranted access to its data, what hope does a private citizen, armed with a router and a cheap spyware program have to protect their valuable information? Last year, data breaches reached an all-time high. According to the Identity Theft Research Center, data breaches were up 40% last year, after a record high in 2015. Hacking, skimming, and phishing attacks are the most common, which can easily morph into identify
by Alec Kubas-Meyer · Posted
Back in high school, I was sitting in the computer lab and looked over to see a classmate on a Santa-themed shopping website. I asked him what, exactly, he was doing there, and he waved me over. In a random fill-in box about halfway down the page, he put in a URL that was blocked by the school’s filtering system. Suddenly, the shopping site disappeared, replaced by the blocked page.
Thus, I was introduced to the world of proxies.
Proxies are services that allow you to bypass filtering systems via misdirection. Rather than going directly to
by Patrick Chiang · Posted
Once you start gaming, you’ll realize there’s a lot of jargon, slang, and acronyms floating around that you may have never heard before. You may wonder, are these actual words? Are they speaking Orcish or some other fantasy nerd language? Instead of widely known and easily digestible phrases like “Idk my bff Jill,” you’ll be tasked with deciphering sayings like “DL addons like HealBot and ElvUI,” “watch out for the AoE,” and “that dude got rekt!” If none of that made sense and you’re already rolling your eyes, then you’re in luck: we have a
by Lawrence Neves · Posted
The phrase “SD card” is one that tends to be used, in a general sense, to describe SD, SDHC, and SDXC cards. However, there are differences between these cards, so what are they? Which card is best for you, your camera, and your style of shooting? Or, maybe you’re just looking to expand the storage of your smartphone or tablet. To help simplify some of these questions, we decided it would be a good idea to review SD cards and review overall capacities, format protocols, minimum data-transfer speeds, bus speeds, applications, and compatibility