We love ebay, only till we get swindled by a man who claims to sell a laptop, but all he actually sells is a picture of it. If you are still wondering if people really are being cheated like this, hell yeah, they are.

So the story goes like this. A surfer guy named Paul Barrington, surfer by passion, sold the last of his surfing boards to buy an Apple MacBook for 300 Euros from eBay. Keeping in mind that this act of sacrifice was to kick start a business of his own as DJ, because of a lung condition that caused him breath troubles. A few days later, a box that either by size or weight had no chance of containing a laptop arrived at his doorstep.

Guess what? He did receive a MacBook, but printed over a paper. There definitely were laughs, but when asked about it to Mr.Barrington, he replied “I sold my pride and joy for a piece of paper.” As we all know, such instances aren’t new. There are many such incidents that have fooled many.

eBay felt sorry and promised to pay him back through the ‘eBay Money Back Guarantee. As much as the story seems to entertain us, a part does feel sorry for him.   

Dell XPS 13: World's best small sized laptop

The world’s smallest size laptop Dell XPS 13 is designed with a beautiful display and it can go on for 15 hours of full charge due to its slender physique. Dell XPS 13 is a laptop infused with a versatile full size back-lit keyboard that makes it easier to type in low lighting. The XPS is build with scratch resistant corning, strong carbon fibre. Thin like aluminum and cooler to touch, here is why this is the most convenient laptop to take home then back to office.

Advantages of using Dell XPS 13:    

                                                 

1.     Size: It is a 13 inch display and 11 inch laptop, world’s first border-less infinity display with optional touch.                           

2.     Processor: The power of new 5^th generation Intel Core i5 processor, with windows 8.1 at prize of $799, exquisitely exceptional battery life and FHD screen.                                

3.     Design and Features: Designed with great speed and power, which is combined with more memory for additional multitasking. Dell XPS 13, includes a quad HD+ touch displays, with windows 8.1 providing brilliant image clarity. Optional storage upgrade is available.                                                                                                                 

4.     Look: It is having thinnest frame on the notebook. Only 9-15mm thick and the weight is 2.6 pounds.                                  

5.     Screen: Available with a full HD non-touch display, can view content clearly from almost any angle with an IGZO2 IPS panel that provides a wide viewing angle of up to 170 degree. Dell XPS 13 has a brilliant screen enough to watch movies in sunlight. AT 400-nit, it’s up to 100% brighter than typical panel (200-nit) for a great view even outside. With a high color gamut of 72% and a high contrast ratio of 1000:1, many more colors are represented so it is visible to see the brightest bright and the darkest dark. Apps can be enjoyed, adobe software and OS at your fingertips.

When compared to all other small-sized laptops, this Dell laptop has the basic two finger smoothest scrolling, is built with a vibrant screen and strong audio to match.  It also has fast performance and processor with ample of configuration options for the users. It has the finest touch pads and is easier to carry it, requiring less space than Macbook Air.

Dell XPS 13 is awarded as the world’s best laptop by CES (Consumer Electronics Show) - a new generation, redesigned, extravagant laptop with notable features is worth buying. Get yourself one today and experience an entirely different world of computing – or should we say lap-toping!

5 Events that say ‘Your laptop is gonna die soon’!

•        The Strange Noises:

This sign is the foremost thing a laptop shows when the end of it is near. At occasions it may be just the cooling fan, but still, the end is near.

•       The monitor goes clueless:

The monitor at times starts blinking. This continues for weeks and soon it shuts its eyes forever.

•      A lazy startup:

Unlike Humans, when laptops take time to startup, it just means that someday soon they never will wake up.

•       The Dying Battery:

Batteries can be changed but still, when your battery’s juice performance is lowered, it means that the laptop is dying too.    

•        An Indolent Performance:

A slow process utters death. Either you killing it due to pressure or by itself, it definitely is going to die.

If you happen to encounter all the above mentioned problems, it is high time that you sell laptop any sooner!

Most of us have probably not though beyond Windows operating system simply we are too used to it, and it is there on our desktops or laptops by default. However, there is a new contender that is threatening to replace Windows – The Chrome OS. Microsoft, on its part is putting up a brave fight (remember how Explorer was bombarded and replaced by Firefox).  The strategy that Windows is adopting is to launch competitively priced desktops and laptops running on Windows 8. What’s more is it is made available to PC manufacturers free of cost. 

Chromebooks, on the other hand have gained immense popularity. They have even figured on the bestseller-list of Amazon, and according to Gartner there could be a major shift of loyalties, around 15 million per year in a couple of years from now. Does this mean that the marketing team at Windows is panicking? Well, they don’t seem to be taking the hype at face value. The grand arrival and subsequent slinking off of netbook is still fresh in people’s memories. Whether Chromebooks is will suffer the same ignominy remains to be seen.

Windows, along with Office is perfect for writing papers and creating business reports. Students and businesspeople alike love Windows for its user-friendliness. People looking for a job need to create impressive resumes, and rely on Windows to help them out. However, Chromebooks too is good enough for such tasks. What’s more is you can simply open a web browser for loading Google Documents. It is almost the same while using Chrome OS, and it is probably as good as Windows, if not better. 

However, when it comes to formatting, that’s a different cup of tea altogether. Graphics, including complex charts and images can be a challenge although compatibility may not pose a problem. Translating page headers and footnotes to Google Docs from Word, and back and forth should be rather easy. When it comes to Files application, although Chrome OS poses no problem while viewing files, users won’t have enough control when it comes to storing content. As the hard drive is not used directly, everything is restricted to Google Drive, Downloads or any other external devices that may be connected.  Adding, deleting and renaming can pose a problem as such tasks cannot be done by default. 

On the whole, getting used to a new operating system is what matters. Given time and exposure, even people who are not very tech savvy should be able to get used to the new entrant Chrome OS. However, weaning away existing Windows users may not be a cake walk.

Malware is nothing but a malicious software or file that is created to creep into or perform redundant actions with objective to cause damage to a computer without its user’s knowledge or permission. It comprises of worms, rootkits, viruses, Trojan Horses, keyloggers, spyware and so on. The damage caused by these malware programs can range from simple displeasures like advertisements popping every now and then to some serious types that can lead to damages or invasions like malfunctioning of computers in a network, identity thefts and phishing.  In addition to these some malicious software even find out the user’s internet browsing habits and transmit the information to unknown third parties or advertisers. The above mentioned information would give you an idea about how these malware could come handy for cyber criminals, corrupt businesses, bullies and predators who are on a prowl to take undue advantage of a naïve web user. 
 

Thankfully there are various anti-virus programs available today and that too for free. Let us look at some of the best free malware protection software types below.

Microsoft Security Essentials is one such antivirus program that can be downloaded for free. It offers comprehensive protection to a computer on a real-time basis against spyware, viruses and various other types of malware. Once installed it runs in the background during computer use and checks for updates if any available on the web automatically. It also allows you to scan the computer manually, any time and offer the required protection.  

Avast free Anti Virus is another notable antivirus that is receiving accolades for its efficient performance. It is a multi-functional security system that is user-friendly and easily accessible too. With various tools and settings in place, this antivirus smartly scans the computer and quarantines the threats effectively.

Spybot search and destroy is a one-of-a-kind free malware protection software that can even detect a treachery spyware and get rid of it the moment it is found. The specialty of this program is that it can be used by an experienced computer professional as well as by a novice, alike with ease.

Comodo Firewall is also a distinguished firewall that can be availed for free. This fully featured anti-malware software not only informs you about the kind of threat you are about face but also guides you to make the best possible decision to tackle the issue. Its unique sandbox application enables safe removal of malware while lessening user input. 

Close on the heels of Microsoft Build 2014, there were rumors galore about the release of the next version. The grapevine has it that it could be called either Threshold or the next logical number Windows 9. However, the cat was out of the bag at an event in San Francisco, where it was revealed that it would be called Windows 10. 

The following day there was a technical preview and the general public became aware that you can officially get Windows 10. However, experts who have tested the software have their own doubts about its stability. Not only were there error messages popping up, some features simply did not work. The operating system is set to hit the shelves in early 2015, and these issues should be fixed by then. 

It would probably make sense to have it installed in a PC that you won’t be using every other day. The software being a preliminary build, it may not be a great idea to have it on a PC that you need to use daily. There is bound to be some improvements and updates before the software can become more user-friendly. As you cannot go back to the earlier version once Windows 10 is installed, it makes sense to wait and watch. 

In case you already have Windows 8.1 (many are still comfortable with Windows 7) you could probably check the compatibility using Windows 8.1 Upgrade Assistant. You’ll need a 1 GHz processor, or preferably something faster, with a 1 GB RAM of 32-bit or 2 GB RAM of 64 bit. The minimum hard disk space requirement is 16 GB if 32 bit or 20 GB if 64 bit. You will also need a Microsoft DirectX 9 graphics device and WDDM driver. 

Go to preview.windows.com where you’ll be prompted to sign up for the Windows Insider Program. Sign into your Microsoft account first and hit the ‘get started’ button. Check the usual Terms of Use and Privacy statement and you’ll notice the message saying ‘Congrats, you’re an Insider. You’ll need to click on ‘Install Technical Preview’ next. You may get a message prompting you to ‘get the upgrade’ if you are using Windows 8.x or any earlier version. 

You’ll be prompted to install an ISO disk image file, and you can choose either the 32 or 64 bit. Choose the appropriate language:  English (choice of US/UK) or Chinese/Portuguese as the case may be. You will have to create startup USB using USB Download Kit. Insert the USB key in the slot and run setup.exe, and you’ll be prompted to enter the serial number (found in the Technical Preview page) in order to complete the installation.

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The 10 worst PC's in the history of PC's Laptops and computers are prevalently used and during all times of a day by all for some or the other purpose that it is hard to even imagine a day without using them. The addiction is due to the ability to receive and send information, pictures, videos and audios without any limitations with regards to time, space, people or location. Since the invention of computers and laptops many models have evolved and proved as worthy ones while some as unworthy ones. It is also quiet natural that the worthy ones get the maximum attention and the unworthy laptop or computer models go unnoticed or unheard. To make a difference, here you are going to see information on some of the worst computers that hit the market.  The list comprising of the 10 worst PC's in the history of PC's include the Gavilan, Zenith Minisport, Apple iBook, Compaq’s Circa, IBM’s Butterfly, Toshiba Libretto, Momenta, Mattel Barbie PC, Dell Dimension 4600 and the Dynabook. Initially called as the Cosmos Computer, the Gavilan was the first computer to have incorporated the mousepad also known as the touchpad. Even though it was considered as a pioneer of laptops, the developers could not justify the use of a touchpad and its poor location (above the keys) only added to the woes of the manufacturer. With a backlit LCD that also reflected, the Zenith Minisport introduced in the year 1989 made it difficult for the users to read the contents displayed on its screen in whatever condition it was viewed. In spite of a great hype surrounding its futuristic floppy disk technology, this machine did not get much welcome because of its many unconvinced features. The Apple iBook of the year 1999 was an exceedingly large machine that came in wonderful hues but with a contrasting less performance. Hence was ridiculed as a machine worth to be a toy for girls. Compaq’s Circa had trackballs situated over its screen bezel that many users it uncomfortable to use. After this model, the company’s models never got a strong foothold in the field of laptops. IBM’s Butterfly promoted as an ultra-compact machine had a weird, expandable keyboard fetching it a position of an offbeat classic but it never ticked with the users.  Toshiba Libretto was one among the fully featured yet ultra-small machines that were impractical to view contents and use. Momenta, a pad based machine that lead the way to the tablet PCs we use now failed to impress just like its successor. The pink colored Mattel Barbie looked more like a toy than a computer while Dell’s Dimension 4600 had a big start but ended up as a subject that featured in jokes. It was due to it power supply failures and misdiagnosed problems. Dynabook is one of the laptops that used lead-acid batteries but unlike the other worst PCs this did not even hit the market, before that itself it became extinct, such were its abilities. The manufacturers of the above mentioned 10 worst PC’s of the history should have considered sending them to sellalaptop.com instead of flooding these junk machines into the market. In fact, they would have made more profits, beyond their expectations.