Go get Windows 10, Still for free.

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Right now.  Go.  Download and install Windows 10 upgrade.  It seems Microsoft is keeping it on the down lo’  that they are still offering Windows 10 upgrade for free to an existing Windows 7, 8 & 8.1 valid installation for customers that use assistive technologies.    So what’s ‘assistive technologies’?   These are technologies that provide additional accessibility to people who have some type of physical difficulty, impairment or disability.  No should a person without these criteria be allowed to take advantage of this free upgrade. I say yes, because…

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Budget Production Build – 2016 (Nov) Final!

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Final! As I edit this build live (meaning I am adding parts to the list as I research and benchmark), I am looking for affordable prices with a great amount of performance.  This build is centered on the budget minded that doesn’t really need to play games, but does have the power to do so.  We’re going for a solid look here, nothing shiny and glossy, we are looking for gritty.    We also have to stay withing a certain budget, so basically we are sticking with the i5 for…

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$1,800 Mid-High End Computer Build – 2016 (Oct)

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Behold!  The great computer of the land.  Marvel at its structure and temperament!   Well, let’s not get too goofy, but let’s have a little fun with this as this computer is priced out of range for I’d say roughly about 95% of the people on earth.  We wanted to go high end with the processor but maybe scale back a little for some of the other peripherals yet maintain a high degree of power.  The feature part of this build is the computer case, the Cougar Pazner Max.  It…

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Tech Deals: Oct-24-2016

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If you’re looking to build a budget gaming rig, here are some great deals for you to get your project going. I really love the Thermaltake case, If I were to start a budget or mid-tiered build, this would be the case. There are plenty of slots, it looks clean and has a huge windows to display your innards.  Sure it’s missing a few  bells and whistles, but the price is great.  The Redragon mechanical keyboard is a steal while allowing you save almost 33% off this item. I don’t…

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Computer infected? Get it back up and running with this 95% kill method.

shawn@smackdatas.com

Stop it.  Just stop.  Stop complaining that your computer is super slow, that there are tons of pop-ups and you find yourself suddenly surfing the internet and you now are faced with a notification that you need to purchase a suggested software to rid your computer of malware because the flashing do-hikey said so.  Stop it!  And Stop complaining that your going to have to turn computer over to one of the big box stores to help you out, at a highly inflated rate.   Turn off your computer, go…

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PC Reviews, Work & Gaming tech for everyday life. A tech community for all ages.

shawn@smackdatas.com

  Welcome to the site, I’ll be posting tech tips I’ve learned from over 20 years of tech experience in both the corporate & small business world, as well as consumer and gaming articles from my experience long ago PC enthusiast.  Anyone for a game of Quake?  No.  Well I can go from Zork to CS:GO to Half-Life 3 convos without skipping a beat. I hope to offer my take on PC components and do video builds of my own for you to learn from or attack!  Have fun people,…

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Production Build – 2016 (Sep)

shawn@smackdatas.com

Sometimes you need a computer to actually work.  Well here it is, the September version of the Production Build.  Now really, it will do all the work stuff just fine, with 32GB of ram, and an i5-6500, it has plenty of power for business work tasks and regular media production.   It is however, versatile enough to go on the leisure side as well, so fire up a your favorite game and it should do fine.

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