Temporary fix for LCD screen scratches using petroleum jelly

LCD monitor screens, while a lot better to look at, are more prone to scratches over their CRT counterparts. As for me, I always have a screen protector to protect my laptop screen. When it’s time to clean my LCD screen, I always use a lint-free microfiber cloth (pranela works fine too). Still, accidents can happen. While, generally, there’s no permanent way for you to have those...

Keyboard features to consider

Today, there are a lot of keyboards available in the stores with different features. As far as I’m concerned, equipping your computer with feature-filled hardware should always be based on how many of these features you can actually use and help you become more productive. Here are some features that I take into consideration when taking a look at keyboards. Ergonomic design. You might have...

Using cooling pads to prevent laptops from overheating

The first time I tried running a graphics-heavy application with my laptop, I noticed its cooling fan kicking in and hot air started to flow out of the vent. Then it got a tad bit too hot that I got worried and shut down my laptop before something wrong happened. I fiddled around with the settings again, this time, monitoring it with CoreTemp, a freeware program that lets you see how hot your...

The future of the computer mouse

Believe it or not, the computer mouse has been around for almost half a century. Still, we find it as one of the most important input devices for our computing needs. More than ten years ago, when I started to use computers, the mouse was a luxury item. No one needed it in the age of DOS commands where the keyboard was king. A few years after, the Windows’ GUI has made it an integral part...

Targus Voice Recording Presenter with Laser Pointer

The classroom stereotype has it that teachers often lag behind students when it comes to technology. That’s probably a reason why students would often be amazed when teachers pull out a gizmo for use in class. There was a time when using a laser pointer was high-tech and PowerPoint presentations shown through LCD projectors were enough to wow the students. Here’s one gadget that...