Sep
24
2010
Well. I have said it before and I’ll probably say it again. Video games are addicting and they were created to be addicting. My Conspiracy Theory self has already known this for many years. Ever since the heady days of Zork, I have been saying that there is a nefarious group of people making these games so addicting that the populace will turn into zombies. OK, so it’s not that bad. But it’s getting close. And they are addicting. There is proof. At least Cracked.com says there is proof. Here is a link to a great article that lists 5 reasons that video games are really addicting. A warning: Anyone sensitive to adult language may find some Cracked.com content offensive.
Aug
06
2010
Do you need a dual monitor setup or large monitor to be more productive? It depends on who you ask. People who have used a dual monitor setup wouldn’t want to go back to a single monitor. Those with large cinema sized monitors wouldn’t want to return to a small sized monitor. Widescreen monitors boost your productivity. You can focus on getting work done and spend less time on moving windows around.
A dual monitor setup creates a physical separation between your applications, can be used with a laptop and allows you to rotate the monitors. You can have one setup in landscape(horizontal) and the other in portrait(vertical). If you need to work with long documents, a dual monitor setup gives you the freedom to rotate your monitors. One large monitor means you can put two applications side by side on the screen just like the dual monitor setup, but you won’t be able to rotate the monitors. You can use Winsplit Revolution to help easily organize your open windows. A single large monitor doesn’t have edges of two monitors causing a distraction. However, a large monitor is more expensive than 2 24 inch monitors.
Will multiple monitors work for you? Consider the following:
- Do you need have two applications side by side with a physical separation between them?
- Would you need to have one application in landscape mode and the other in portrait?
- Do you have a laptop and do you need an additional monitor to work more productively?
- What is your budget? A large monitor can cost about $1000 or more.
Just remember that sometimes more is better.
Update: Here are 5 Useful Multi-Monitor Setup Tools that can help you be more productive with your computer.
Jul
30
2010
Many computer problems don’t occur during normal work hours. A smart phone like an iPhone allows you to troubleshoot and answer problems on the go. You can use apps or web applications to diagnose and fix problems without having to take a laptop with you or return to your office to fix the problem. I have compiled a list of tips and apps can help you to use your iPhone more productively.
- 10 Indispensable iPhone Apps for IT Administrators
Being able to fix problems on the go is becoming necessary for an IT Administrator. You either need to carry a notebook with a cellular modem or a smart phone. Smart phones make the decision really simple. Use these iPhone Apps to make your troubleshooting problems while mobile easier for you.
- iPhone Tips and Tricks
Use these 8 tips and tricks to be more productive with your iPhone. You can learn how to jump to your home screen when you have too many apps loaded, turn your calculator into a scientific calculator or find hidden symbols on your keyboard.
- Remote Control Your PC From Your iPhone
VNC Viewer allows you to use your iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch as a remote control. You can view the desktop, run applications and access your data. Real VNC shows you how their application works.
- The New iOS4 Shortcuts, Features and Settings You Need to Know
With any new OS upgrade, there are changes and new features that you need to learn. Lifehacker compiled a list of shortcuts, features and settings that you will want to use on your iPhone 4.
- iPhone Troubleshooting Techniques
When you have trouble with your iPhone, you can use basic troubleshooting techniques like Resign, Restart, Reset and Restore. These techniques can help you when iPhone applications freeze.
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