Tag Archives: laptop

Review: Acer Aspire 5 (A515-54G-70TZ)

Posted on June 20, 2020 by Jesse Zylstra

I bought an Acer Aspire 5 A515 about a year ago. It’s possibly a little late for a review, but for anyone looking into this series… $699.99 USD Quick pointsPros: affordable, lightweight, backlit keyboard, SSD, dedicated graphics for basic gaming, … Continue reading →

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TouchFreeze – a simple way to stop accidental keys

Posted on June 22, 2014 by Jesse Zylstra

TouchFreeze is a simple (and very small) program that helps you to avoid hitting the mouse while typing on a laptop. This is a feature similar to “PalmCheck” which is found on Synaptic trackpads. This program seems to work better … Continue reading →

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The WePad

Posted on April 26, 2010 by Jesse Zylstra

“It’s just like an iPad with wheels!” Yet another corny-named product is going to be released in the near future, the WePad. Yes, another device that is as difficult to use as a computer, but can not perform as many … Continue reading →

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Is it okay to leave your computer on?

Posted on February 23, 2010 by Jesse Zylstra

Is it safe to leave your computer on all day, every day? The quick answer to this is: “Yes, it is safe to leave your desktop computer on all day,” Notice the comma? Thinking about saying “Oh, got it.” and … 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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Advantages of a Notebook over a Desktop

Posted on December 9, 2009 by Jesse Zylstra

What are the advantages of a Notebook/Laptop over a Desktop? Besides portability, a notebook does not actually have many advantages over a desktop. If you need portability, go with a notebook, but if you plan on only using the notebook … Continue reading →

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Laptop Backlights and Inverters

Posted on November 28, 2009 by Jesse Zylstra

Can a laptop backlight or inverter be replaced? Yes. Unfortunately, there is no “general” way to replace all of them. Typically, the inverters are located right below the physical panel. These are very easy to replace, just find a proper … Continue reading →

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