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Don't forget the fan

I've long wondered if it makes more sense to build your own desktops or buy them from an OEM. Both approaches have their merits, but for Linux shops, a lot of money really can be saved by rolling your own. As many readers pointed out, I could have...

Tags: CPU Fan, Computer, TigerDirect, Linux, Productivity, UNIX, Operating Systems, Open Source, Software, Christopher Dawson

Blog posts 2008-06-16

Build a premium Vista PC - Step by step

Build a premium Vista PC - Step by stepWould you like some Vista with that? Oh, No Thank You!I don't know George you seem to be a bit 'conflicted' today. ;)Your 'Build a premium Vista PC - Step by step' story is good--every bit--except for just one part: the...

Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Ford Motor Co., Right Now IT, TigerDirect, CPU, Advanced Micro Devices Inc., Microsoft Windows Vista, Intel Corp., premium Vista PC, PC

Discussion threads 2007-02-23

Thinking of buying a Shuttle PC? Think again...

Thinking of buying a Shuttle PC? Think again...I don't understand...you tried getting a 5V card working in a 3V system and thought a downgrade on the BIOS was going to do the trick? That a BIOS flash was going to magically increase the voltage on the bus?wow.no offense, but...

Tags: BIOS, accountability, Shuttle, Shuttle PC, TigerDirect, shuttle, hardware, PC

Discussion threads 2006-12-26

Additional Resources

Latest iPhone details from AT

Latest iPhone details from ATSick of America...Thats right, I said it. I'm over this BS country and all its red tape. When did we become so concerned with corporations an forget about the little guy? The iPhone is being sold unlocked everywhere but the US-lame. Then, on top of being...

Tags: Vertical industries, Business services, Telecom & Utilities, Apple iPhone, iPhone Details, government

Discussion threads 2008-07-01

Windows Vista, meet my Mother-In-Law

Windows Vista, meet my Mother-In-LawIt's not Vista Stupid It's YouI hate when people try to blame problems on Vista that don't belong to it. If you're having problems with AOL IM working with Vista, then the problem is AOL. They have had over 2 years to get their...

Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Microsoft Windows Vista, Mother-in-Law, Microsoft Windows

Discussion threads 2008-07-01

Want XP on your new Dell? $50, please

Want XP on your new Dell? $50, pleaseWindows Vista all the way!I haven't used Windows XP since January 2007. Windows Vista is so much better than Windows XP. When will people wake-up and see Windows Vista as the best, most secure, operating system currently available?how about a no...

Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Operating systems, MS OS, Microsoft Windows XP, Dell Computer Corp., Microsoft Windows Vista, operating system, Microsoft Windows, computer

Discussion threads 2008-06-18

Tonight is Linux Night!

I'm running a Linux night with my computer club tonight. Our theme? Get Lucky on Friday the 13th with Linux! We managed to get a local non-profit called the Athol-Royalston Educational Foundation to donate $400 towards a kit computer from TigerDirect. The computer club kicked in...

Tags: Ubuntu, Computer, Linux, Productivity, UNIX, Operating Systems, Open Source, Software, Christopher Dawson

Blog posts 2008-06-13

PriceAdvance (Firefox) (xpi)

The PriceAdvance plugin finds better prices for the products you're browsing while you shop. Currently tracking over 4 million products at: Amazon.com, Abt.com, BestBuy.com, Buy.com, CircuitCity.com, Computers4Sure.com, eBooks.com, JR.com, Kmart.com, mwave.com, nothingbutsoftware.com, Sears.com, Target.com, TechDepot.com, TigerDirect.com, and Walmart.com. This version is the first release on CNET Download.com.

Tags: Mozilla Firefox, Media Next, Web Browsers, Internet

Software downloads 2008-05-30

PriceAdvance (Internet Explorer) (exe)

The PriceAdvance plugin finds better prices for the products you're browsing while you shop. Currently tracking over 4 million products at: Amazon.com, Abt.com, BestBuy.com, Buy.com, CircuitCity.com, Computers4Sure.com, eBooks.com, JR.com, Kmart.com, mwave.com, nothingbutsoftware.com, Sears.com, Target.com, TechDepot.com, TigerDirect.com, and Walmart.com. This version is the first release on CNET Download.com.

Tags: Microsoft Internet Explorer, Media Next, Web Browsers, Internet

Software downloads 2008-05-22

Blockbuster can start due diligence on Circuit City

Blockbuster can start due diligence on Circuit CitySM & CC, NF & BBSystemax is an better fit for Circuit City since Systemax already have an strong online store called TigerDirect. They also purchased most of CompUSA stores. It will be the most obvious and safest fit. Blockbuster will be better...

Tags: Blockbuster Inc., Systemax, NetFlix Inc., Circuit City Stores Inc.

Discussion threads 2008-05-09

Rolling your own starts to make more sense

When I first started working at my school, I walked into a mess of Dells, Compaqs, and a lab of computers that had been built from scratch by the previous system administrator. The latter had no warranties, were running Windows 98 (let's say that they were licensed, shall we?),...

Tags: PC, Thin Client, Microsoft Windows, Thin Clients, Tools & Techniques, Desktops, Operating Systems, Software, Hardware, Management, Christopher Dawson

Blog posts 2008-03-10

Build a Vista-compatible office PC for $305

Build a Vista-compatible office PC for $3052GB PC5300 Corsair for $39 from...newegg. This would be a better choice in my opinion.The main board you mentioned will let you go up to 1GB of video memory with this config.Vista Capable?With 1 gig of ram- minus the graphics, don't you think...

Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Microsoft Windows Vista

Discussion threads 2008-03-08

Build a Vista-compatible office PC for $305 (software not included)

A reader set me an email challenge the other day - put together a cheap yet well spec-ed and relatively powerful office PC that's up to the challenge of running Vista.  To make the challenge even harder, the whole package (PC, keyboard, mouse, LCD panel and Vista OS) had to...

Tags: LCD Panel, Mouse, PC, OEM, Microsoft Windows Vista, CPU, LCD, RAM, ASUS M2A-VM, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Keyboards, Monitors & Displays, Mice, Serial ATA, Desktops, Tv & Home Theater, Processors, Operating Systems, Microsoft Windows, Software, Hardware, Peripherals, Components, Storage, Personal Technology, Semiconductors, Adrian Kingsley-Hughes

Blog posts 2008-03-08

Vista SP1 hands-on: six trouble-free upgrades

Vista SP1 hands-on: six trouble-free upgradesI for oneWill hold out on my gaming upgrade for windows 7 HAHA. Or just keep using my 360 and keep slowly migrate my PC to a media center rather than gaming.Grats on the savings and good luck.....Interesting point of viewI know I dont HATE...

Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows Vista SP1, Microsoft Corp.

Discussion threads 2008-02-08

The best Kodak (yeah, Kodak) camera at CES

The best Kodak (yeah, Kodak) camera at CESYou people always rag on KodakLook I know you and your so called tech experts bag Kodak and bow to Canon, Nikon, Fuji, and the other so called better cameras, but Kodak makes some good and in somecases better stuff for some great...

Tags: Eastman Kodak Co., camera

Discussion threads 2008-01-10

Amazon enters alternative payment game; invests in Bill Me Later

Amazon enters alternative payment game; invests in Bill Me LaterPLEASE fix this, or do not use Apostrophes!"Amazon: The biggest payment system you've never heard of "Don't know what rock you've been under ...Don't know what rock you've been hiding under... bill me later has been pushing commercials of itself all...

Tags: Operational accounting, Amazon.com Inc., payment

Discussion threads 2007-12-11

CompUSA is closing for good. Good.

CompUSA is closing for good. Good.RE: CompUSA is closing for good. Good.One thing you missed noting about retail in general, and Fry's specifically...floor staff that is completely clueless. Unless you're going to buy that major music system for your low-rider you will not find them knowledgeable. They do have an...

Tags: HD DVD, Sales strategy, TVs, TV & Home Theater, Cable, CompUSA Inc., Best Buy Co. Inc., Comp

Discussion threads 2007-12-08

Updated sub-$400 all-in-one dual-core LCD PC images

Updated sub-$400 all-in-one dual-core LCD PC imagesIt's not bad George, I've seen brand name companiesmake worse all in one units. Uglier and less practical. However I would not say it's good enough for every room in the house. Spcifically the living one. It's a find bedroom, den,...

Tags: Monitors & displays, Branding, PC, Advanced Micro Devices Inc., LCD, dual-core

Discussion threads 2007-11-29

External drives: The hot gift this season?

External drives: The hot gift this season?Love external hard drives...I bought a few 1TB external drives and use them as spare RAM for Vista. My rep delivered me some "secret sauce" that allows me to use the external drive as a RAM drive for Vista. The performance boost is amazing....

Tags: hard drive, External Drives, hot gift, external hard drive

Discussion threads 2007-11-26

Devon IT's Safebook

Thin clients, though not for everybody, have done a really outstanding job of meeting the needs of the students in my school. Easy manageability, very little maintenance, and transparent access to data and applications from a variety of locations around the school have made them a big hit. ...

Tags: Information Technology, Thin Client, Student, Server, Laptop Computer, Safebook, Devon IT, RDP, Thin Clients, Terminal Services, Hardware, Christopher Dawson

Blog posts 2007-11-15