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DeGeeked’s Favorite Technology Sites - 2008
The DeGeeked Crew (as we like to call ourselves) has visited a lot of web sites over the course of the last year. These sites… More...
What’s the difference between the Apple laptops: Macbook, Macbook Pro, and Macbook Air?
Here at DeGeeked, we are fans of Apple. Not only are their products almost universally easy to use and beautifully designed, Apple keep it… More...
Wth another year in the books and hundreds of products recommended, we thought we'd take a look back at the products that made up 2008.… More...
Debunking myths about MP3s, iTunes, and iPods
A DeGeeked reader recently asked: "Both of my daughters are getting MP3 players for Christmas, only one of them is an iPod. What is the… More...
Top 10 Tech Gifts for Moms - 2008
Moms come in many forms. They can be sisters, wives, friends, and grandmothers. One thing is for sure: we all have one. And Mom is… More...
Top 10 Tech Gifts under $50 for 2008
We already have a Top 10 Tech Gifts under $200 list and the well-received Top 10 Gifts under $100 for the Techie in… More...
With Internet providers continuing to bring faster and faster speeds into our homes, a whole slew of uses are beginning to become more mainstream. Webcams… More...
Netbook is a catch-all term (not a brand name) for a relatively new category of super-portable laptops. What makes them so portable?
Netbooks, in general,… More...
Top 10 Tech Gifts for Travelers - 2008
If you've ever looked through a SkyMall catalog, you know there are no shortage of gifts for travelers. The biggest challenge is sorting through all… More...
Top 10 Tech Gifts for Golfers - 2008
If there's a sport that has a dizzying amount of products available for its enthusiasts, it's golf. Where do you begin? Chances are, you have… More...
Top 10 Tech Gifts for Outdoorsmen - 2008
The myth works both ways: People who love tech stuff never go outside, and outdoors-types are all luddites. Neither is true, and in fact,… More...
Top 10 Tech Gifts for the Person Who Has Everything - 2008
We all know this person. The guy or gal who has EVERYTHING. If they want it, they go buy it without a second thought. They… More...
Top 10 Tech Gifts for Music Lovers - 2008
It used to be that buying gifts for a music lover amounted to heading to the nearest mall and picking up a few CDs. Thankfully,… More...
Top 10 Tech Gifts for Her - 2008
Finding a gift for your lady is a challenge whether that lady is your mother, wife, or girlfriend. While the DeGeeked Crew can't recommend a… More...
Top 10 Gifts for DSLR Owners - 2008
We recently read reports that DSLR sales are up 40%. The reason? Lower prices. That's great news, of course, but this also means there… More...
Top 10 Tech Gifts under $200 for 2008
There are many advantages to buying tech gifts for the people on your list. First, it's always fun buying gadgets. Second, you don't have to… More...
Top 10 Tech Gifts for Environmentalists - 2008
We think that the timing of the technology revolution and the environmental movement were planned somehow, because there are just so many gadgets out there… More...
Top 10 Tech Gifts for Cooks - 2008
Gourmet cooking is not just for the professional chefs anymore. These days, the average Jane (or Joe) can crank out some pretty amazing meals. That… More...
Verizon FiOS vs. Comcast: Who’s the winner?
We recently had a loyal DeGeeked reader submit this question: What is the difference between Verizon FiOS and Comcast Cable -… More...
Top 10 Gifts under $100 for the Techie in Your Life
Budgets are tight for most of us when it comes to holiday shopping this year. But that doesn't mean you can't find something for your… More...
What’s the difference between an iPod and an MP3 player?
A DeGeeked visitor recently sent us this question, and we imagine this is something many people have asked themselves. The answer is that there is… More...
The holiday season is right around the corner, and if there is one person in the world who doesn't care about the housing market, recessions,… More...
These days, buying gifts for your little princess isn't as simple as picking up the newest Barbie on the market. Tech gifts with a female… More...
Top 10 Blu-ray DVD Players Under $500
You waited for the whole Blue-ray vs HD-DVD confusion to pass, and now you're looking to upgrade that old DVD player to a fancy,… More...
What’s the best point-and-shoot digital camera for under $100?
Just because you don't have a super budget for a point-and-shoot digital camera, doesn't mean you shouldn't be able to get super photos. Thankfully, camera… More...
Woot.com, typically referred to as just, "Woot," is an online store that sells just one item each day. That's right, they list only one… More...
When you hear the word "archive" you probably think of some big building where you send your old documentation to be stored away. It helps… More...
What’s the difference between optical zoom and digital zoom?
A good question indeed! Many folks are often told to look for optical zoom rather than digital, but why? After all, we've been taught that… More...
You've gotten yourself a fancy DSLR camera and probably a lens or two. Add on a couple memory cards, cables, and other miscellaneous… More...
Amazon Prime is a special shipping program offered by the internet retailer Amazon.com. It's actually pretty simple: You pay Amazon an annual fee… More...
iLife is Apple's lifestyle tools collection. It consists of Garageband (digital music creation package), iMovie (video editing suite), iWeb (easy… More...
Top 10 Digital Photography Books
With top quality digital cameras for under $200 widely available pretty much everybody you know probably has one. That's a good thing. What's not… More...
How can I convert a WMA file to MP3?
Whoa there, first thing's first: where did you get the files? If you got the files from a friend who bought some music and wants… More...
How do I upgrade the RAM in my Macbook?
This is a pretty common question. The reason for this is because Apple charges about double for RAM (aka, "memory") if you have… More...
Is there an easy way to get rid of all of those Facebook notifications at once?
You'll be happy to know that the answer is now yes. But for a long time, there was no way to ignore/dismiss/delete all those event… More...
How do I know what kind of memory card to get for my digital camera?
Simple answer: the one that fits in the slot.
On a more serious note, this can be a confusing issue for many digital camera owners.… More...
What accessories do I really need for my digital camera?
Whether you're buying off of Amazon.com or in-person from a Big Box store, when you go to put a new digital camera in your… More...
Top 10 Photography Web Sites To Get You Started
The DeGeeked Crew has been working on this list of Top 10 of Photography Web Sites for awhile. There are so many amazing resources out… More...
Top 10 Digital Cameras from Photokina 2008
Photokina is the world's biggest photographic equipment trade show, held every other September in Cologne, Germany. Just like an auto show, Photokina is a… More...
The decision of whether to buy a DSLR or a digital point-and-shoot camera is a big one. There is a large difference in price,… More...
5 Steps to a Secure Wireless Network
How do I secure my wireless network? This is probably the question we get asked the most at DeGeeked HQ. Wireless (or wi-fi, they are… More...
What’s the difference between a megabtye and a gigabyte? How about a kilobyte?
Gigabyte, megabyte, kilobytes... Hard to tell what language that is, huh? Actually, it's pretty simple. All these words are used to describe amounts of digital… More...
Top 10 External Hard Drives over 500GB
You've got yourself one of those fancy HD video cameras, or maybe you made the leap to a DSLR camera for your photos,… More...
So, you want a high-definition TV without the high-definition price? No problem. Below is a list of the Top 10 HDTVs under $500. Of course,… More...
Everybody wants a high-definition TV, but everyone doesn't want to spend a bunch of money. The good news is that you don't have to spend… More...
Top 10 Digital Point-and-Shoot Cameras Under $200
We have our favorite digital point-and-shoot camera under $200, but some people like options. And options they've got!
Below are the top 10 digital… More...
Top 10 High Definition Video Cameras
High-definition TV is the wave of the future. If you've got an HDTV, then you might want to think about upgrading your old video… More...
Top 10 Digital Point & Shoot Cameras
Canon makes some of the most easy-to-use, feature-rich, and affordable digital point-and-shoot cameras on the market, so it's no wonder their cameras consistently dominate the… More...
How do I put videos on the internet to share with my family?
These days video is more popular then ever on the web, and with the bandwidth for video increasing all the time, it is easier than… More...
Where can I get audiobooks online?
Audible.com is the DGpick for purchasing audiobooks online. Why? We can think of five reasons off the top of our heads:
- Audible has… More...
What is the best case for the iPhone or iPhone 3G?
The best case for your iPhone depends on what kind of protection you're looking for, but as always, we'll make it easy for you.
If… More...
Can I use Microsoft Office on a Mac?
Yes. Microsoft Office has been available for Macs and the OS X operating system for a number of years now. In fact, the latest version,… More...
What is the difference between HD and LCD TV?
Good question. Sometimes it seems like shopping for a new television is a long battle with a bunch of same-sounding acronyms.
In this case, HD… More...
Are there web sites that can help me find cheap gas prices?
With gas prices heading towards $5 a gallon, it's wise to use the internet to seek out cheaper gas from the comfort of your home.… More...
Yes. Apple has made a commitment to protecting the environment, so you can simply bring your old iPod into any of Apple's retail… More...
What’s the simplest way to make my computer faster?
In most cases, when someone claims that their computer is "slow" what they need is more RAM (which stands for Random Access Memory).
RAM, sometimes… More...
What’s the difference between the original iPhone and the iPhone 3G?
There are two main differences between the original iPhone, released in June of 2007, and the iPhone 3G, released in July of 2008.
The most… More...
My laptop gets really hot when I use it. Is there any way to keep it cooler?
Yes, and you're wise to look for something to keep your laptop from getting so hot. Heat is a chief reason laptops usually don't last… More...
I just accidentally emptied my recycle bin! How do I get my files back?
Don’t fret! When you delete files on your computer it doesn’t really delete them for good – it just flags them to be overwritten later.… More...
Should I get a DSLR or a point-and-shoot digital camera?
The proper way to phrase this question is: “Do I really need a DSLR?” The reason is that unless you have one specific need and… More...
Do I need Photoshop to edit my digital photographs?
The short answer is no. In fact, the long answer is no as well, but if you need more, keep on reading....
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Do I need to buy Microsoft Office with my new computer?
That depends on how reliant you are on Microsoft Office. If you are a casual user who creates one or two documents or spreadsheets a… More...
What’s the best place to legally download music on the internet?
This is one of the most popular questons we hear. There are so many illegal sites out there to buy music, it can be hard… More...
Do I need anti-virus software on my computer?
This is a very common question, but our answer may surprise you. The truth of the matter is that anti-virus (or AV) software may be… More...
What’s the best laptop for under $600
The good news is that you can get a lot of computer for the relatively small sum of $600. DeGeeked recommends the Toshiba Satellite… More...
Do I need to shut down my computer at night?
Years ago, we were told (or a rumor was spread) that turning computers off and on a lot could be harmful and shorten their lifespan.… More...