Desktops

By Steven Wong Perhaps one of the greatest benefits of the supposed VR-era is the increase in affordable high-performance technology for gaming. This being the case, the 17-inch MSI GP72VR Leopard Pro packs plenty of gaming power for a mid-range gaming PC. The notebook represents a significant value even if you have little interest in…

By Nate Drake The Linux Foundation offers a number of online courses via the edX platform including an Introduction to Linux. One very attractive feature of these courses is that they are free to take, although you can pay an additional fee of $99 (around £75) for a formal ‘certificate of completion’ if you wish.…

By Kevin Lee Acer has always been one to bring us surprisingly well equipped laptops at affordable prices and the Acer Spin 1 is one of the best examples of this. The 11-inch 2-in-1 laptop has an incredibly low $329 (about £260, AU$440) starting price with a Full-HD display and an all metal chassis. That’s…

Manufacturers from all over the world have announced upcoming AMD Ryzen desktop PCs at Computex 2017. Here’s a look at what’s in store from Acer, Asus, Dell, HP, and Lenovo. …read more Source:: TechTimes.com – Computers

Microsoft took to Computex 2017 to announce its partners for ARM-powered Windows 10 PCs with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 835 under the hood. HP, Asus, and Lenovo are all on board, committing to offer Always Connected PCs with LTE. …read more Source:: TechTimes.com – Computers

By Nate Drake The Linux Professional Institute (LPI) provides accredited certification for IT professionals who want to master Linux. Its LPIC-1: System Administrator course is the first step to proving you can administer Linux systems. While technically you can go to the LPI website to purchase learning materials and register for the exam, Firebrand Training…

By Lewis Leong Over the years, the 15-inch gaming laptop has become the sweet spot for gamers, and the Alienware 15 has been a top choice for its design and powerful specs. The 15-inch size is big enough to enjoy games on a built-in display while not being too cumbersome to carry around. With the…

By Mark Wilson The prospect of connecting to another computer remotely with a view to taking control might sound complicated, but TeamViewer makes things as painless as possible by eliminating the need to tinker with any security or network settings. With the software installed on a pair of computers (or other devices), all you need…

By Mark Wilson You’ve almost certainly heard of Kodi – and you’ve probably not heard good things about it. The software has been in the headlines because of the controversy over ‘fully-loaded Kodi boxes’ which make it easy to illegally stream copyright-protected films, TV and other material from the internet via third-party plugins. However, the…

By Jon Porter Since acquiring Dropcam back in 2014, Google’s Nest – best known for its smart thermostats – has put out a steady trickle of home security cameras. First came a 1080p indoor security camera, the Nest Cam Indoor, which was followed a year later by the Nest Cam Outdoor. The Nest Cam IQ…

Asus has announced the ROG Zephyrus, the ultra-slim gaming laptop that’s powered by an Nvidia GTX 1080. There’s a GTX 1070 version too if the GTX 1080 seems like overkill. …read more Source:: TechTimes.com – Computers

By Mike Williams Tsohost is an interesting UK-based web hosting company which is now owned by Paragon Internet Group, the power behind brands including MrSite, Vidahost and WebFaction. We browsed Tsohost’s plans and quickly noticed something very unusual: even the most expensive have limits on web space, bandwidth and the number of sites you can…

Intel has announced its latest generation of processors including a chip more powerful than AMD’s Threadripper. Here’s what we know so far about Intel’s i9 series. …read more Source:: TechTimes.com – Computers

Computex 2017 has seen plenty of announcements, from Asus’s ultra-thin laptops and Nvidia’s new ultrabook. Not looking to miss out, Dell also unveiled the newest Inspiron series desktops that offer all-in-one and upgradable options. …read more Source:: TechTimes.com – Computers

By Matt Hanson At Computex 2017, Asus unveiled its latest gaming laptop in the Republic of Gamers brand: the ROG Zephyrus. Thanks to an incredibly svelte design and highly efficient Nvidia Max-Q technology that crams in a mighty GTX 1080 graphics card, this is a machine that really is both a beauty and a beast.…