Tag Archives: features

Review: Google Drive

Posted on July 14, 2012 by Jesse Zylstra

Google Docs had been showing me a banner advertising to me a new tool that Google has to offer: Google Drive. Overall, I’m not that impressed. It isn’t entirely useless, but I just don’t see it as being very successful. … Continue reading →

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Lenovo Laptops, Ideapad Y570

Posted on July 7, 2012 by Jesse Zylstra

I bought a new laptop a few months ago. I spent many prior months thinking about this decision, reading about manufacturers, researching hardware components, and deciding on a price. Prior to my purchase, I had figured out a few things: I … Continue reading →

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The Kindle E-Reader (The $79 Wonder)

Posted on June 7, 2012 by Jesse Zylstra

I ended up with an Amazon Kindle, the $79 “just plain Kindle” with no special features. Prior to having a Kindle, I always thought that they were strange devices. I had a hard time understanding the concept of abandoning a … Continue reading →

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Linux Distributions: Fedora 15

Posted on June 18, 2011 by Jesse Zylstra

I’ve been a fan of Ubuntu for a very long time, but lately I had been questioning the direction they were heading in — especially regarding Unity. Unity is the latest desktop interface shipped with Ubuntu 11.04. It is based … Continue reading →

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Future of the Textbook: Kno

Posted on September 30, 2010 by Jesse Zylstra

Besides the paper, what is the difference between a textbook and a tablet PC? By characteristics of construction, a book has two sides displaying twice the information at once; but, a book simply can’t surf the web, play music and … Continue reading →

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A New Version of Google Documents

Posted on May 7, 2010 by Jesse Zylstra

A new version of Google Docs is now available. With a slightly different interface, developed around user input, it is for the most part the same. A ruler is now available at the top of new Google Documents allowing you … Continue reading →

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Advantages of a Netbook/Mini-Laptop

Posted on December 24, 2009 by Jesse Zylstra

What are the advantages of a Netbook? (or mini-laptop) Netbooks hit the market big in 2008/2009, and you see people with them just about everywhere. Of course, us laptop users wonder: Why would I want one? For the purpose of … Continue reading →

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FireFox 3.6 Beta 5

Posted on December 18, 2009 by Jesse Zylstra

FireFox 3.6 Beta 5 has been released to the public with a wide range of new features. Stable enough to use, and with new and surprising features, who could resist downloading a beta program? Techno-Geeks, gamers, computer specialists — none … Continue reading →

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Windows 7

Posted on December 20, 2008 by Jesse Zylstra

I tried out Windows 7, legally of course wtih a 30 day trial via Windows activation… not saying if I will disable that or not… Anyways, I have to say, I am impressed. And now, I feel I must share … Continue reading →

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