Archive for the ‘Hardware’ Category
Monday, February 15th, 2010
So I just got my new MX 1100 and I think it’s a great mouse, the only gripe I have with it is that it isn’t laptop friendly. That however is not Logitech’s fault. It would simply be great if there was a model that looked and felt like the MX 1100 but had the mini USB reciever and laptop snapping ability.... Read More
Tags: logitech, mx 1100, nano vx, v550
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Friday, June 19th, 2009
I just downloaded Ubuntu Netbook Remix and managed to install it on my Lenovo S10e.... Read More
Tags: hdspa, lenovo, netbooks, ubuntu 9.04, ubuntu netbook remix
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Friday, February 20th, 2009
Three weeks ago I bought the SONY VAIO AW11Z C2D 2.53 4GB/640 BD-RE 18.4#VHP. It’s not really a laptop, more like a portable (barely). Yes it’s big but still, the weight is only 3.9kg.... Read More
Tags: laptop, portable, sony, vaio
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Thursday, October 16th, 2008
I just installed Intrepid on my dual head machine at work and the experience was without flaw, easier than ever.... Read More
Tags: ati, dual head, intrepid, Linux, ubuntu
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Friday, August 8th, 2008
I’ve just had the uncool job of recovering my external USB HDD. It’s a mess, Google is completely overrun by companies selling solutions for $39.95. Gah! This is my blow in the fight against this development, I hope it will help some poor soul one day.... Read More
Tags: corrupt hdd, knoppix, recovery, testdisk
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Tuesday, June 17th, 2008
I’ve read quite a lot of more or less negative posts about Hardy Heron (HH) lately. Don’t upgrade yet, let them release a few upgrades first, hardware problems, no major new stuff anyway, the list goes on.... Read More
Tags: acer, aspire 2920, hardy heron, laptop, Linux, ubuntu
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Thursday, October 25th, 2007
I’ve had a 22″ Samsung for quite a while now but at work I have a dual monitor setup and that is very neat when doing web development as you can dedicate one screen to (insert your favourite IDE here) and one to a browser (mostly ie6 since that sucker is a real time gobbler).... Read More
Tags: lcd, samsung, tft, viewsonic
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