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AMD drops new desktop CPUs at E3, breaking its own GHz record in the process

While Intel’s Haswell launch may well be setting the tone for PC hardware manufacturers, AMD wants to remind you that it still offers the only 8-core desktop CPUs in the industry. And after setting the GHz record last fall, they’ve bested themselves with today’s update.

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Next Up In The Haswell Parade: Digital Storm’s VIRTUE Gaming Tower

Though Intel coined the phrase “tic-toc” originally to explain their own CPU launch and update cadence, you could easily apply the same label to the PC industry as a hole: Intel makes a move, and refreshes from hardware vendors won’t be far behind.

Following Intel’s introduction of their 4th generation of CPUs (codenamed Haswell) last, it’s now the PC vendors’ turn to showcase how they’re going to take advantage of this new horsepower. First up: Digital Storm.

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The Need for Encryption

In today’s society, the technology for circumventing security protocols seems to be advancing faster than the protocols themselves. Every day, some new hack or gimmick comes out and puts your data at even greater risk. Professional data-thieves have never had as many resources at their disposal as they do now. As a result, more and more people are finding out about the importance of data encryption the hard way. With all of the tools available to hackers these days, it only makes sense to protect you and your data using any means at your disposal. Continue reading »

File Conversion Adds Efficiency to Business communications

Efficiency is the most significant characteristic that gives a business entity its competitive edge. It will win or lose the competition with optimized supply chain management and efficient cash flow. The results of efficiency are cost effectiveness and maximized profits.

Every phase of the business should be evaluated periodically to determine how efficiently the tasks are being performed. New products and methods are constantly changing, and the wise entrepreneurs stay alert to find better products that improve efficiency. Continue reading »

5 Helpful Android Tutorials

android_logoGetting started with an Android phone, if you are switching from iOS, or if you’ve never owned a smartphone before, can be challenging. The Android platform is user friendly, but it’s long list of features and settings simply take some getting used to. High-quality video tutorials for Android phones can be found on YouTube. Here are the 5 most helpful Android tutorials on the site. The tutorials should be applicable to most Android users, including those with prepaid cell phones.

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Deal of the Day: HP Envy 17 $1099.99

Image[2]I love the Envy Series from HP they are probably the best consumer notebook that isn’t made by Apple, and today we found an amazing deal for you. $400 off the Envy 17 with an Intel 2nd Gen Core i5 Processor, 6 GB of DDR3 memory, a 750 GB HDD and of course a 17.3” full HD LED back-lit display. It’s a powerful little machine.

This is an amazing deal if you are looking for a high end notebook snatch this one up before the deal ends.

Price break down:

$1,499.99 – $400 coupon code: NBS3697 = $1,099.99 with FREE shipping. Upgrade to Core i7 starts at $100.

Give the Gift of Getting Paid

gifts-large[1]If you have an iPhone or Android device you most likely know about the free credit card processor Square.

Square which became popular due to the iPhone television commercials allows users to accept credit card payments on their iPhone, iOS or Android device. You can easily set up discounts and coupon codes through their web interface, and quite a few people I know use the service to sell things. There is a coffee shop near me that uses it exclusively.

Everything is free from the service to the card reader. Now you can gift the reader to a friend or a family member.

What better gift to give this holiday season in this economy than the gift of getting paid? The cost of the reader is free, but there is a cost to gift wrap it click here for more info. Gift wrapping will cost you $1 to gift wrap it.

Holiday Gift Guide!

Happy Holidays everyone, it’s that time of the year my favorite time of the year its CHRISTMAS!

So again this year we bring you the top ten gadgets your GEEK wants for Christmas. Some items are marked with this image “bullet” it simply means it made the Cutegeek.com Holiday Gift Guide as well.

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GeekDad Saturday

At the wired store this coming Saturday 26th of November GeekDad Ken Denmead invites us all to a free DIY (Do it Yourself) event, with a guest appearance by Snoopy!

The event is sponsored by T-Mobile, Pringles and Peanuts. Admission is free and it sounds like it will be fun. Again it is this Saturday the 26th of November at 11am to 2pm.

Deal of the Day: Dell Inspiron 17R Camera Bundle

Image[2]Todays deal is a great one, a 17.3″ Dell Inspiron 17R-2nd Gen Core i5-2430M 2.4GHz Dual-core Lapotp w/6GB RAM, 500GB HDD, Adobe Elements 9 & Canon ELPH 100 HS Camera for $699.99 with free shipping (normally $849 – use coupon code XKB$BBDRVS1G28. Notebook, great software and a camera for $700!

This is a great gift for a family on a budget, get the bundle, give the notebook to your kid or keep for yourself and the camera to someone else! Great idea huh?

Price break down: $927.99 – $178 off – $50 coupon code = $699.99 with FREE shipping. Coupon code: XKB$BBDRVS1G28