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Lenovo claims to have the “world’s smallest desktop PC” with the Q180
Lenovo is claiming to have the title of “world’s smallest desktop PC” with its new IdeaCentre Q180. While the claim may just be Lenovo’s boasting, the Q180 is certainly a small PC standing at just about the size of a DVD case. The Lenovo IdeaCentre Q180 can be so small because it’s really a nettop: more »
Samsung announces SSD 830 series
If you’re building a new PC or want to upgrade the hard drive in your current machine, Samsung has some good news for you with the new SSD 830 line. The new line of solid-state drives will be able to fit in just about any computer you use. The new drives are only 7mm thick, more »
Toshiba introduces a new 23-inch All-In-One desktop
The holidays are almost here, so expect a ton of new announcements in the coming weeks. Today’s announcement comes from Toshiba in the form of a new All-In-One desktop PC, the DX735. The Toshiba DX735 is a 23-inch All-In-One that’s designed to be not just a computer, but an entertainment hub. The 23-inch display has more »
Half of the World’s PCs use Pirated Software
A recent survey from a Business Software Alliance (BSA) suggests that almost half of the world’s PCs are running some form of pirated software. The survey showed that 47 percent of global PC users don’t find anything wrong with using unauthorized software. The survey — which consisted of 15,000 PC users in 32 countries — more »
Netflix introduces “Just For Kids” special content
Netflix is taking the initiative to promote child-friendly and age appropriate content by offering a special place where children can go to find television streams. Aptly named “Just For Kids,” the special broadcast page features content targeted towards those 12 and under, and the content mainly involves “genres like girl power, talking animals, superheroes, dinosaurs, more »
Microsoft planning 75 retail store expansion. Is one coming to your town?
Over the next three years, Microsoft has said they will go from the 11 stores they currently have to 86. Originally built to compete with the successful Apple stores, Microsoft is more than doubling down, the company is committing to putting boots all over the US, but focused primarily on the Northeast, Florida, California and more »
Shawn’s Top Five Gadgets
Setting out to write my Top Five Gadgets was a bit daunting at first. I was afraid that it would end up too similar to the Gadgets We Love story from last September. That is, until I looked back at that story and realized I’ve added a few new gadgets since then. So, here’s my more »
DoubleTwist app for Android updated, now supports AirPlay for AirSync users
DoubleTwist unveiled their wireless sync option called AirSync back in early-December of last year and coming slightly more recently — they have updated the add-on to include support for AirPlay. And for those not as familiar with the AirSync option, that comes as a $4.99 add-on for the doubleTwist app on Android smartphones. In short, more »
Razer Hyrda up for pre-order in May for $140, includes Portal 2
Back at CES Razer said that it’s Hydra PC motion controller (formerly known as Sixense) would likely be available sometime close to the launch of Portal 2. Well, Portal 2 launched on Tuesday, and the Hydra isn’t here yet, but it will be here in the next few months. The Razer Hydra will be up more »
HP plans to put have WebOS on all of its PCs next year
Last month when HP announced its trio of new WebOS devices, the Veer, Pre 3 and TouchPad, the PC maker let slip that it plans to bring WebOS to PCs as well. Now, you’d think that HP would try putting to mobile OS on just a few computers to start, but it seems HP has more »














