We’re best placed to answer that question, as we make sure to review all of the latest Microsoft Surface devices as soon as we can get our hands on them. For the review process, we make sure to test the screen with professional equipment, while also using industry-recognised benchmark software to evaluate the performance. We also make sure to spend at least a week with each device so we can judge the quality of the design, battery life and software, as well as any special features....

Every year, we conduct multiple group tests to evaluate all of the most popular VPNs across the web. We make sure to cover a wide variety, from those with tonnes of security features to those with jaw-dropping performance speeds. We test all of these metrics, so you can be confident you’re getting a top-quality service. Testing isn’t enough when reviewing a VPN. We also make sure to do thorough background research to determine whether a VPN has a no-logging policy to make sure a company isn’t harvesting your data....

In this article we cover the basics of animation – keyframes and motion. We also give a quick-start intro to rendering your finished work as a video which will lead into a forthcoming article covering rendering in depth. If you want to follow along and don’t yet have a copy of Blender for your platform, go to www.blender.org and get your free copy. Moving it Around Once you’ve learned to model, texture and light your objects in Blender, you need to render them as some kind of still or animation....

There are multiple factors to take into consideration whenever you’re buying RAM. Namely, these factors are: type of RAM RAM capacity RAM frequency If you’re new to this, that may have sounded like a bunch of babble. Worry not! Read on, and I’ll explain everything. RAM Types As laid out in the image above, there are four main types of RAM. These standards are, as follows: DDR RAM. Beyond obsolete, very unlikely to find a machine running on it (or RAM sticks using it)....

If you happen to wander around Mac App Store for quite some time and try to test new apps, it can get annoying that the password prompt is sent by Apple each time you download an app. Luckily, there is a way for you to bypass the prompt and have the app directly installed with a single click. Note: we only provide the method for you to bypass the password prompt....

The Orbit has been in the makings for years with Campfire claiming the results are a true wireless that is “like no other”. Its a completely new design for a company known of its outré looks, with a two-tone coloured housing shaped in a way that’s meant to make the act of wearing these earphones to be “extremely comfortable”. Materials used in its construction including a stainless-steel sound nozzle that’s not only meant to make the orbit look aesthetically pleasing but intended to add to its solid, weighty feel....

We have shown you some of the popular alternatives, and I previously gave you the low-down on CommaFeed, but this time around it is Rolio that looks to grab your attention and become your new RSS friend. Using Rollo What do you want in your next feed reader? Honestly, I believe most Google Reader refugees simply want that experience back, and there are services that mimic the tried and true product from the search giant....

Clef is a mobile app that replaces usernames and passwords with your smartphone. With its barcode-like scanning technology, all you need to do is to scan the wave (that show up on the login page) with the Clef mobile app and it will automatically log you in to your site. Setting up Clef on Mobile Phone Setting up Clef is simple, though there are several steps that you need to do....

You’ve probably come across hex codes and RGB in the past, but HSL, despite being more human-readable, may not have been on your radar yet. Every way of writing colors down makes sense in different situations, and all you need is a basic understanding of each type to make an informed decision. Here we will explain the differences between RGB, HEX and HSL. Tip: Here’s how you can control RGB lighting on Linux....

Now they’ve come out with ColorSplash Pro for iOS as well. That means that you can alter the color content of your pictures on the Apple iPhone right after you take them. You don’t have to wait until you’re home again and on your Mac. You can snap a photo, alter it, and share it within minutes. IN addition, using ColorSplash Pro for iOS isn’t confined to just after you took your pictures....

Why Contacts + For starters, Contacts + is not just a replacement app for the default Contacts app. What you’ll see right away is Contacts + is a combination app. You’ll be able to send text messages, see their updates on any or all of the 4 social network feeds and more. Using Contacts + When starting out, you will be walked through a short tutorial. In the contact list, pinch to change the number of rows and columns in the grid....

A bit about Crave Invoice This is a Windows application and comes in three versions – Pro, Enterprise, and Ultimate. Each builds on the last, so where Pro includes invoicing along with customer and product management, Enterprise adds inventory management and Ultimate includes all of Enterprise plus a plugin for managing production. All versions have a 30-day free trial where you can decide if you like the program before purchasing a license....

This is where Danuisoft Video Converter Ultimate (DVCU) comes in. DVCU does not unifies the video format, but it makes your video conversion a much simpler task, and I really mean it when I say “a much simpler task”. The software is not called “Video Converter Ultimate” for nothing. In fact, this feature-packed software is really the only video converter you need. Read on for the full review. Multiple formats There are many features that make Daniusoft Video Converter Ultimate stands out from the rest and one of them is the huge list of video/audio formats that it supports....

1. Google Camera Google recently uploaded the Google Camera app to the Play Store and made it install-able on a large number of devices. This app replaces the default software that comes on Nexus products or any devices running stock Android. It simplifies the interface, making it more intuitive and easy-to-use overall. But, in the midst of the changes, Google added one stand out new feature – Lens Blur. This feature focuses on one object and blurs the background....

However, if you would like Google to delete all of the Google Now commands that you have said to it, you can do that using Google’s own website. Here’s how. Deleting All The Commands You Have Ever Said to Google Now You do not need an app or a third-party website to get the job done. Everything can be done right from the Google website. Head over to Google’s Voice & Audio Activity page using a web browser on your computer....

Written by Charnita Fance, this 79-page ebook contains tips from getting around your Mac, to mastering the keyboard and trackpad, managing your apps, getting social in your Mac, and many more tips and tricks for you to get the most out of OS X Mountain Lion. Specifically, you will find information on:

The problem is the voice is generated in real-time and is not saveable, so if you want to use the voice in any other program, you have to rip it somehow. The good news is that this facility is built in. The bad news is that it’s hidden unless you know where it is. In this article, we will be showing you how to capture voiceover speech and use it in your own projects....

If you don’t want to install yet more software, here is a good trick for you to add a simple Start button option in your Windows 8 system. This will allow you to access all your installed programs without switching back and forth in a modern user interface. Creating Toolbars in Windows Creating a custom toolbar for a start menu is very straightforward in Windows. First off, right click on the taskbar and select the option “Toolbars,” and then select “New Toolbar....

Nowadays it is pretty common to have multiple cloud storage accounts with different providers like Google Drive, OneDrive, Dropbox, etc., to store and share files. If you make use of all the available storage from different cloud services, then you will know how much of a hassle it is to manage all the files and folders efficiently between different accounts. This is especially true when you want to move data from one cloud storage to the other....

The layout The layout is much more modern. Before, the site was a little bland. The newer layout is much more graphical because of the new feature they have named Stacks. There is also the classic look with featured links. As you can see, this view is pretty much the same as before the site was purchased. Stacks Stacks are what they are calling Playlists for the web. They are a cool way to group your findings on the web and easily share them with your friends....