Putting the reader first
One of my biggest issues of switching from a MacBook to PC was figuring out how to take a quick screenshot. I spent my entire college years using a 2010 MacBook Pro. I still remember the shortcuts to this day. Shift-Command-3 to capture the entire screen or Shift-Command-4 to capture a selected portion of the screen. macOS conveniently places the screenshot as a .png … Continue Reading >
Did you know that the average adult reads 300 words per minute? Seems crazy fast, right? What’s more interesting is that the average rate of speech is around 150 words per minute with slide presentations being closer to 100 words per minute. Why should you care about this seemingly boring statistic? The primary distribution of information is done through slide presentations. I’ve spent the … Continue Reading >
I’ve been really interested in gaming desktops recently, wasting an ungodly amount of time watching YouTube builds, especially on channels like Linus Tech Tips. I’ve learnt quite a few things on the subject lately. Here’s some things to take into consideration if you’re looking to build or buy a gaming desktop (or laptop). This post is mainly aimed at inexperienced PC enthusiasts. 1. You … Continue Reading >
Selling your laptop isn’t as simple as finding someone who is willing to buy it. Sure, you have to take nice pictures and write an in-depth description of your laptop to find a prospective buyer. If you’re selling on Craiglist, you get the added fun of dealing with crazy people. I put my iPad up for sale one time and I had people texting … Continue Reading >
I recently got a high-powered HP ZBook G3 laptop at work to write programs for a new robot we purchased. This laptop is beefy. It has a 17-inch screen and feels like it weighs 20 pounds. It’s basically a desktop but slightly more portable. HP even calls it a mobile workstation instead of a laptop. You would think this massive laptop would have room … Continue Reading >
Microsoft’s second rendition of the Surface Book is proof that you need to give manufacturers a little time to work out the bugs. While the first Surface Book was great in concept, the hinge and top heaviness made it a little less than ideal for portable use. With a stronger hinge, better weight distribution, better battery life, a larger screen variant, and a whole … Continue Reading >
The stock wallpapers that come preinstalled on your Windows PC or Mac are pretty gorgeous. The only drawback I’ve run into with using those specific backgrounds is they can be a bit busy. Why is that a problem? For me, I’m the type of user who likes to save a lot of documents I’m currently working on my desktop. With a busy background, it … Continue Reading >
The Surface Pro Book 2 is an incredible Microsoft device. It’s one of the most powerful portable laptops, and it’s also incredibly well built. While not an Apple Macbook, it is an equivalent when it comes to build and performance. One thing the Surface Pro Book can do over the competition is detach and completely act independently as a tablet with its built-in touchscreen. … Continue Reading >
Despite being an editor at deTeched, I’m still a normal consumer at the end of the day. I still use product reviews from other sites to help me pull the trigger on various things that I want. About five months ago, I was in the market for a new laptop. As much as I wanted to buy a MacBook Pro, it was difficult for … Continue Reading >
We live in a day and age where we are constantly plugged into our devices. Think about what you do when you’re bored. Watch YouTube videos on your tablet or scroll through social media to see what your friends are up to. I recently gave up social media for the month and I still find myself instinctively going to my phone when I’m bored … Continue Reading >