Our latest questions, DeGeeked:
Is Amazon Kindle right for the non-techy? Pros & cons
We recently had a DeGeeked visitor ask about the Amazon Kindle. In essence she wondered, Is the Kindle a viable choice for the… More...
What is Twitter? A Beginner’s Guide to Getting Started
It seems you can't watch a newscast, sporting event, or late night show these days without hearing mention of Twitter. The site is gaining… More...
Top 10 Digital SLR (DSLR) Cameras
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...
What’s the difference between Apple’s iPhone 3G and iPod touch?
Going on appearances alone, there appears to be little difference between Apple's iPhone 3G and iPod touch. Both are about the same size,… More...
What is Craigslist? A Beginner’s Guide to Getting Started
Good ole' Craigslist, one of the fastest growing and most-visited sites on the web, (and a personal favorite of this DeGeeked staffer, Neil).… More...
What is Facebook? A Beginner’s Guide to Getting Started
Unless you have lived in a cave for the last couple of years, you have likely heard of Facebook. More and more, it… More...
Video Review: Fuji FinePix S1000FD
Neil kicks off our new video series by answering a user-submitted question about whether the Fuji FinePix 1000FD, with its 12x optical zoom,… More...
Video: Review of the POV.1 video camera by V.I.O.
In the latest edition of our DeGeeked.com video series, Nicholas gives a run-through of the sturdy but bulky POV.1 video camera by V.I.O. More...
What iPod dock do you recommend?
A DeGeeked reader recently asked, "Which iPod dock do you recommend? I would like an eye-catching design and amazing sound with a small price tag."… More...
How do I format my hard drive?
Awhile back, we answered a question about what to do when it was time to retire an old computer; one of the first steps… More...
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...
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...
The Amazon Kindle is an electronic book reader released by online retailer Amazon.com in 2007 and has been widely praised as the best… More...
What is an electronic book reader?
An electronic book reader (or e-book reader) is a portable device that allows you to read electronic copies of books. That is, it's the digital… More...
What should I do with my old computer now that I got a new one?
If you're the lucky owner of a new computer, please don't throw your computer away. Not only might it be illegal (there are lots of… More...
I need a new email address, what do I do?
DeGeeked recommends going with a web-based email service. We don't recommend using your ISP-based email address. In short, web-based email addresses allow you access… More...
What web site should I use for maps or directions?
There are plenty of great sites that can give you exact directions from point A to point B. Google Maps, Yahoo Maps, and… More...
Is it safe to restart my computer when it locks up? How about CTRL-ALT-Delete?
Restarting your computer will not hurt the machine itself, but it can cause you to lose documents you were working on when your machine froze.… More...
How many megapixels do I need in a digital camera?
The answer really depends on what you plan to do with the photos, but in general, most modern point-and-shoot cameras offer more megapixels than you… More...
These days, shopping online may be safer than using your card at a store. Millions of people shop online with no issues or problems at… More...
Should I buy an HD-DVD or Blu-Ray DVD player?
Blu-Ray is the way to go. Up until about January 2008 this was a tough question, but recently HD-DVD has been discontinued, and new… More...
Is there an alternative to PowerPoint?
Yes, there are a few alternatives to Microsoft PowerPoint, and two of them are free!
Your first option is called Impress, and is available as… More...
Can I remove U3 from my USB pen drive?
Yes, you can easily remove U3 from your pen drive.
With the USB drive connected to your computer, open the U3 Launchpad software (usually… More...
Great question. A podcast is simply an audio file that you download from the internet and listen to. Typically, a podcast is a news-style talk… More...
Many people I know plan and purchase travel online. What travel sites should I use?
The good news is that there are hundreds of travel sites out there. The bad news is that there is hundreds of travel sites out… More...
What’s the deal with all TV being digital in 2009? Do I need a new TV?
This issue is not nearly as complicated as it is made out to be. If you receive your TV signal through a cable or satellite… More...
RSS stands for “Really Simple Syndication” but is sometimes referred to as “XML,” “news feeds,” or just “feeds.” Sites use RSS to publish regularly updated… More...
Can I replace the battery in my iPod?
iPods get old, and the battery is often the first part that goes sour. Your next step will depend on how old your iPod is.
… More...Where can I get prints of my digital pictures?
Kodak's EasyShare Gallery is tops when it comes to the best print quality, but Kodak's prices are a bit higher than those of some… More...
Where can I buy a domain name?
You can buy a domain name from any accredited domain name registrar. Network Solutions and Register.com are ones… More...
Yes, in most major cities buying groceries online is actually quite common. Just order online and they are delivered directly to your door within a… More...
Priceline.com is an online travel website. Ultimately, it is very similar to other travel sites like Orbitz.com and Kayak.com. Flights, dar rentals,… More...
How do I buy airline tickets online?
Purchasing travel online is easier than ever. The days of purchasing a flight at the airport or through a travel agent are long gone. Online… More...
Kayak.com is a search engine for flights, hotels and rental cars. What makes Kayak different than Orbitz or Cheaptickets.com is that Kayak… More...
Which wireless mouse should I buy?
There are hundreds of wireless mice (mouses?) to choose from, but they all do essentially the same thing.
Home office and desktop computer users who… More...
How do I send large files that are too big for email?
We've all had the experience of trying to send a file via email, usually pictures, and the email gets returned because either your email provider… More...
Which photo sharing site is the best?
There a number of great photo sharing sites that allow anyone to easily upload digital photos and share them with whomever they choose. The sites… More...
