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Hot Tech Deals – ASUS Eee PC 1001PX Intel Atom N450 10.1in Netbook $229.97 + more
Posted on 04 June 2011.
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The 7 Best Powerful Netbook Applications That Don’t Chug System Resources
Posted on 03 February 2011.
This means that anyone who wants a snappy netbook needs to pick the best netbook applications. Finding and judging the best netbook applications can take some time, which is why I’ve handled it for you.
Best Antivirus:
Picking an
There are a number of relatively lightweight antivirus programs, however, and Panda Cloud Antivirus is at the top. It’s intuitive, quick, and provides solid protection. I will admit that this spot was hotly contested, however. If you’re not happy with Panda, try
Best Browser:
I have occasionally run into websites that failed to support Chrome properly, but you can always keep a backup of Internet Explorer installed for those very rare situations.
Best Desktop Enchancement:
Netbooks have small displays. This is a disadvantage that is common in small devices, and one that can feel very limiting. Fortuantely,
Best Office Suite:
The decision to include
Best Image Editor:
There are a lot of image editing programs to choose from these days, but out of all of them I think
Best Resource Monitor:
TinyResMeter is a great way to do that. This light, customizable application provides information about your netbook without consuming much resources itself. It can monitor a huge range of variables including not only common items, such as available RAM, but also more obscure information such as current hard drive disk speed.
Best Game Platform:
Steam generally takes the cake when it comes to gaming on a PC, but it can be a bit unwieldy on a netbook. Steam itself always runs in the background, and I’ve found that during sales the pop-up Windows loaded by Steam can take some time to appear on a netbook.
Impulse is a solid alternative that provides many of the same functions. Although the game selection and social networking features aren’t as good as Steam’s, Impulse has an advantage – it can be shut off completely, and you can still play the games you purchased. Impulse also has a good selection of obscure indie titles that tend to be less demanding on system resources.
Conclusion
Obviously, there is always going to be some debate about the programs that are best for netbooks. There are also a lot of categories of software – I covered those I think most relevant, but if you have a favorite program that wasn’t included here, please post it in the comments.
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How To Build & Use Your Own Network Attached Storage Using A Ubuntu Netbook
Posted on 11 January 2011.
But getting a NAS means spending more money on hardware. If you are within a personal network, have a computer with Ubuntu and some storage space to spare (either an internal or external drive(s)), you could build your own NAS using all the ingredients you already have.
Installing Samba In Ubuntu
The first thing you need to do before anything else is make sure that your computer is connected to a local network. A wireless network is OK, but a wired network is highly recommended as it will give you a more stable connection.
The second thing to confirm is that you have a computer with Ubuntu installed. I used a netbook and
To be able to share storage within a local network, you need to add Samba to your Ubuntu. Samba is the most commonly used file server system. It is the open-source implementation of Microsoft’s network protocol which means that it will work with all Windows, OS X and Linux machines on your LAN.
- Start by opening “Applications” from the side menu and search for “Synaptic Package Manager“. This is the utility to add and remove packages (applications) within Ubuntu.
- Open Synaptic Package Manager and search for “samba“.
- From the search results, right click on “samba” and choose “Mark for Installation“.
- Then click the “Apply” button to install it.
- A confirmation window will appear. Click “Apply” to continue.
- Ubuntu will download and install the package. The process might take a while depending on the speed of your internet connection.
- Another confirmation window will appear after the installation is complete.
- Now you are ready to share some storage space within your network.
Create And Share Folder(s)
The next step is configuring the folder(s) to be shared to other users on your network. If you want to use an external drive as the Network Attached Storage, you can attach it to your system. If you don’t want other users to mess up your existing folders, just create new folder(s) to share inside this storage space by right clicking on an empty space and choosing “Create Folder“.
- Right-click on any folder that you want to share to access the “Sharing Options“.
- Since we are going to use this storage inside a personal network, check all the boxes and fill in the required fields. Please consult the network administrator (or friends who understand networking) if you plan to use your Network Attached Storage inside a public network.
- You need to give permission to your machine before you can share the folder.
After that, your shared folder(s) will appear in the network and everybody within the network can use the folder(s) to store their files. Repeat the process to other folders that you want to share on the network.
Accessing The Shared Folders
To access the shared folders from any computer within the network, point the computer’s file manager to:
smb://ubuntu
- In Mac, you can do this by going to the “Go – Connect To Server” menu (or by using “Command + K“).
- You can write down the address manually and click “Connect“, or you can use the “Browse” button to find the location of the shared folder(s).
- The available folder(s) will appear on the list. Click “OK” to mount it.
- After the folder is mounted, you can use it as if it’s a folder inside the local hard drive.
I can’t give an example of accessing the shared folder on NAS from a Windows machine because my Windows is installed on the same machine where I installed Ubuntu. But the process should be similar. You should find the “Connect To Server” menu from “Control Panel – Network“.
I also used a rather unstable wireless network, so my results of building my own NAS are a bit disappointing. If you are able to try this on a stable network and/or also able to try accessing the shared folder(s) from a Windows machine, please share your results in the comments below.
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Asus Eee PC 1101HA NetBook Review – Part 1 – Ports & Features
Posted on 12 July 2010.
This is part 1 (of 2) of my Asus Eee PC 1101HA NetBook Review. This video covers the design, ports & features of the netbook. Check out my YouTube Channel: www.youtube.com or the main website www.geekanoids.co.uk
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Asus EEE PC 904HA netbook hackintosh & Plex Media Center
Posted on 12 July 2010.
Demo of my netbook hackintosh. It was a struggle to install hackintosh but well worth it. Includes a demo of Plex Media Center application otherwise this demo would be real boring. Shaky camera work, you’ll see why. The ipis-osx.wikidot.com forum helped the most. This forum thread has the clues: ipis-osx.wikidot.com You don’t have to use a modifed bios, just try the “Chameleon DSDT Override” method.
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Acer Aspire One AO532H-2588 Netbook
Posted on 11 July 2010.
Acer redefines mobile connectivity with the Acer Aspire One AO532H-2588 Netbook, a revolutionary Netbook packed with fun, powerful features to connect you to the world and enrich your mobile life. With a 10.1″ WSGA LED-backlit display, comfortable typing keyboard and Windows 7 Starter Operating System, the Acer Aspire One AO532H-2588 Netbook has made it easy to browse the Internet, check email, share photos, chat over webcam, keep up with your social networks and enjoy a variety of entertainment wherever you are.
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Asus Eee PC 1101HA NetBook Review – Part 1 – Ports & Features
Posted on 10 July 2010.
This is part 1 (of 2) of my Asus Eee PC 1101HA NetBook Review. This video covers the design, ports & features of the netbook. Check out my YouTube Channel: www.youtube.com or the main website www.geekanoids.co.uk
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HP Compaq Mini 110c 1100DX netbook unboxing
Posted on 10 July 2010.
Compaq Mini 110c 1100DX unboxing Specs: Intel Atom N270 Processor (1.60 GHz) 1024MB DDR2 SDRAM (1 Dimm) Windows XP Home Edition Webcam 10.1″ WSVGA Anti-Glare Widescreen Display Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950 with shared graphics memory 802.11b/g WLAM 5-in-1 Digital Media Reader 3-cell Lithium-Ion battery To make the netbook run faster, there are several things you can do: 1. Run windows update and install all new security updates. Do this several times until there are no more updates left. 2. Uninstall Norton Internet Security and install “Microsoft Security Essentials” antivirus: It runs faster and doesn’t slow down the pc as much. 3. Install “Google Chrome” web browser. It’s a new, really fast internet web browser. 4. Run “disk defragmenter” to defrag your hard drive (ONLY if you have the 160GB standard hard drive. The smaller SSD solid state drives need no defragmenting). 5. Upgrade the 1GB ram chip to a 2GB chip if you are a heavy PC user. This will make the netbook more responsive when lots of programs are open like several browser tabs, photo editing, or video editing. If you have any other suggestions or tips, please leave a comment below.
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Acer Netbook cooling mod tutorial – fan replacement and ram upgrade
Posted on 10 July 2010.
My fan was making a lots of noise (defective), making it very hard to have in class. I got an app to shut it down, but then I was dealing with overheating issues. So I bought a new fan from eBay, and installed it. I put in some more ram while I was in there so that I could upgrade to Windows 7 without any problems (which I have now done – works GREAT!). So, here is the video, sped up by 300% for your enjoyment and benefit. Music: Everlasting Word Band (used with permission) everlastingwordband.com The first song is an adaptation of Psalm 2 from the Genevan Psalter, composed by Goudimel (1550′s), arranged by Doug Wilson (2001), and then re-arranged into the current format by the Bayly’s @ Everlasting Word Band Feel free to leave comments with questions. Filmed with an HG21 HD Camcorder, sped up 300% using Adobe Premiere Elements 7, Filmed in Moscow, ID
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Asus Eee PC 1101HA NetBook Review – Part 1 – Ports & Features
Posted on 09 July 2010.
This is part 1 (of 2) of my Asus Eee PC 1101HA NetBook Review. This video covers the design, ports & features of the netbook. Check out my YouTube Channel: www.youtube.com or the main website www.geekanoids.co.uk
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REVIEW: HP Mini 110 (USA) / HP Mini 1100 (Canada) Netbook
Posted on 09 July 2010.
www.digitalhomethoughts.com Want to buy one? Prices start at $329 USD from HP.com. Click here tinyurl.com [Affiliate] This is an review video of the HP Mini 110 XP Edition, running Windows XP SP3. This netbook is a second-generation unit, following on the heels of the HP Mini 1000 released in 2008. The HP Mini 110 that I’m looking at features a 1.6 Ghz Atom N270 processor, 1 GB of DDR2 RAM (upgradeable to 2 GB), a 160 GB 5400 RPM hard drive, integrated 802.11b/g WiFI, and a 10.1 inch LED Anti-glare (matte) 16:9 aspect-ratio widescreen at 1024 x 576 resolution, driven by an Intel GMA950 graphics processor. There’s a webcam of unknown resolution (likely VGA), and the finish is “Black Swirl”. “White Swirl” and “Pink Swirl” are also available. There is no CD/DVD drive, and the version I’m looking at has a 3 cell battery. Please subscribe, rate, and comment. Thanks! Distributed by Tubemogul.
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HP Mini 110 Netbook Unboxing
Posted on 06 July 2010.
tinyurl.com This video is an unboxing of the HP Mini 110 Windows 7 Edition, running Windows 7 Starter. This netbook is the next generation in the mini series, following the mini 1000. The HP Mini 110 in this video features a 1.6 Ghz Atom N270 processor, 1 GB of DDR2 RAM, which you CAN upgrade to 2 gigs of ram. Also, this unit has a160 GB 5400 RPM hard drive, integrated 802.11b/g WiFI, and a 10.1 inch LED 16:9 aspect-ratio widescreen at 1024 x 576 resolution, driven by an Intel GMA950 graphics processor. Please enjoy the video, and please subscribe.
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HP Mini Netbook (Verizon Wireless)
Posted on 05 July 2010.
Verizon’s first netbook, the HP Mini 1151NR, hits stores May 17th for $199 on contract. Noah gets one home and out of the box a few days early. More Videos: www.phonedog.com Win Free Phones: www.phonedog.com
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Asus Eee PC 1101HA NetBook Review – Part 2 – Performance & Extras
Posted on 05 July 2010.
This is part 2 (of 2) of my Asus Eee PC 1101HA NetBook Review. It cover the performance of the netbook and the extra design features that Asus have added. Check out my YouTube Channel: www.youtube.com or the main website www.geekanoids.co.uk
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Posted on 05 July 2010.
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Lenovo IdeaPad S10-3t Multitouch Tablet Netbook Unboxing EN
Posted on 04 July 2010.
www.netbooknews.com – Unboxing the news Lenovo IdeaPad S10-3t Netbook or Netvertible with Intel Atom N450 CPU, Multitouch Display, Svivel, 1 GB RAM, 250 GB HDD, Windows 7 Home Premium
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