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Mighty Tablets Rock! (computers, not Moses)

[  Originally written for 979Represent.com  ]

Tablet computers have been around for a long time now, but it seems that everyone has suddenly become aware of their majesty with the release of the iPad. Tablets in general are great for someone who needs to use a computer while standing up or for someone who likes to draw alot or take notes. The HP TouchSmart is a great example of an exceptional Tablet PC. You have the full touch screen when its folded flat and if you get tired of that it folds around like a regular laptop with actual keys and buttons. Also because its not a mac you can actually play games on it. (Have YOU ever tried playing Chrono Trigger on a touch screen?)

The iPad is a giant cell phone that doesn’t fit in your pocket. Period. It’s main purpose is to browse the internet and look pretty. Because of the OS that it uses, it can only run one program at a time.. Sorry not program, I meant app. .from their fancy pants app store. It does look really pretty i’ll give it that. It also looks super thin; I bet if I saw one in person, I could break it over my knee with the first or second try. Oh you have an iPad you say? May I hold it?

I am sure there will soon be a way to hack the iPad to make them usefull somehow, but for now I just see it as a way to show your friends how much of a douchebag you are. I’m not buying into the hype and if your in the market for a actual computer I strongly recomend doing your research.

(P.S. Research involves more then watching youtube videos and reading Ashton Kutcher’s twitter feed)

Speaking of Research, Google is currently in the process of creating their own “iPad killer” Tablet PC. Some images were released of a mockup prototype which appeared to be running the beautifull Google Chrome OS. These mockups appear to have been put together by Glen Murphy, Google Chrome’s designer therefore it is resonable to beleve that this design will be fairly accurate. It will be interesting to watch Google crush the mac empire. (At least thats how I envision it every time I close my eyes..)

I love Google.

As far as the Tablets go, I am still favoring the ACTUAL Tablet PC’s that are already out there. I don’t know about you but I like my computers to be usefull and have the ability to multitask. I Like to play video games, and for now I enjoy the freedoms associated with the Windows systems.

TOP 6 REASONS WHY YOUR COMPUTER SUCKS

Originally posted on 979Represent http://fencedinarea.com/979represent/?p=3086

I have compiled the top 6 most common reasons why most people’s computers suck. This list is just the tip of the iceberg as there could be a variety (and often) a combination of reasons why your computer sucks. Read on friends, and soak my wisdom in like a sponge.

6. Internet Explorer.

It’s slow, it does not support modern website code, It is unstable, pop ups, Spam, and ridiculous toolbars. I could talk for days about the reasons why Internet Explorer is a terrible browser. Ever see a website that looks like crap? If your using IE im sure you see it quite often. As a web designer i have a hard time dealing with IE’s in ability to properly display standard code. If you make a website to work with any other browser, it looks like crap in IE. It’s designed that way. Microsoft hates you. Do yourself a favor and install Google Chrome. Don’t import anything just delete the old links to IE so you never accidently open it again and be done with it.

5. The Crappy Email Scenario.

Verizon, Yahoo, Hotmail, AOL, Suddenlink, ect. If your email address does not end with @gmail.com then you are doing it wrong. If you are using Microsoft Outlook and your not at work your doing it wrong. If your work uses it then your work’s IT department is Lazy and THEY are doing it wrong. Probably best if you just don’t say anything and brood silently to yourself.

4. You secretly have 30 usless programs running in the backround that you don’t even know about!

Internet “optimizers”, Dummy “helper” programs, and often spyware can be running your computer into the ground on a daily basis. Many programs are set by default to run on windows startup and unless you absolutly always use them it is unnecessary. If you are running Windows XP hold down the windows key +’R’ and the run program prompt will come up. Now type “msconfig” and hit enter. If you are running Windows 7 just type it in the program search. If you are running Vista then you should install Windows 7. Now that you have msconfig running you will see the system configuration screen. click on the startup tab and you can choose which programs you want to run on startup. Uncheck the ones that you dont need, hit apply, and restart your computer. Hurray its faster!

[ note: If msconfig fails to run you have big problems. Prepare to reinstall Windows. Now this time remember your newfound knowledge of computers and don't break everything. ]

3. You use Kazaa, Limewire, ect. and you try and pirate movies and games.

Everyone knows that uTorrent is the way to go. If your gonna be a pirate at least do it right. When downloading questionable content make sure you read the comments from previous people that have downloaded it. If it’s bogus they will be saying something about it.

2. You Have a overpriced security program installed that restricts your every move.

Norton, Macafee, and others can do a fine job of protecting your computer. They can also do a fine job at draining your wallet and making your computer just about useless. Clamwin is a free virus scan program that you can download and it works great. Look into it. If you think you might have downloaded something questionable its a good idea to run Spybot Seek & Destroy. It doesn’t need to be running all the time like Clamwin. Think of it this way: If Clamwin is the Police then Spybot Seek & Destroy is SWAT. It’s a free download as well.

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And the Number one way to know that your computer sucks? If it’s a Mac. They are disposable. Grow up and buy yourself a mans computer. OH NO My mac is outdated, can I upgrade my processor? No. Can I upgrade my…no. throw that thing in the fucking garbage. PC’s can do everything a mac can do and MUCH more. Hey Mac users have you gotten past the juggernauts in the Delta missions on Call of Duty? Oh thats right you cant play games. LOL Those Poor hipsters. If you hate Microsoft so much then install Linux on your computer. It’s free , it’s awesome, it’s upgradeable, and at least then you wont look like a Pompous Douchebag.

Questions? Comments? Ask a pro. I’m here to help. Send all your queries to Frankbeans86@gmail.com