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MSI 3D AIO All-in-One PC...

MSI 3D AIO All-in-One PC
| February 23, 2010 | 337 Views | 1 Comment
Here at 800HighTech we love a world first, and this one – set to be unveiled at the upcoming CeBIT 2010 show in Germany – is certainly worth the mention. The 3D AIO from MSI, is claimed to be the ‘World’s First Large Screen, Full HD 3D All-in-One PC’. MSI 3D AIO All in One PC While tech specs are still somewhat scarce, we do know that system will integrate a...
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Keep Flash Videos in Full Screen On Dual...

Keep Flash Videos in Full Screen On Dual Monitors
| December 8, 2009 | 6,898 Views | 15 Comments
If you’re running a dual monitor set-up, you’ll have noticed that flash videos streamed from sites such as Youtube and Hulu, won’t stay maximized on one screen while you try to work on the other – as soon as you click, the full screen video returns to normal size. If you’re a video junkie like myself, you’ll no doubt find this very annoying. But, thanks...
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Panda Cloud Antivirus...

Panda Cloud Antivirus
| November 12, 2009 | 807 Views |
If you aren’t already familiar with Panda Cloud antivirus software, then it’s time you switched on. Panda’s online, constantly updated anti-virus software promises real-time protection against the plethora of threats executed through the web, and thankfully, after a while in beta, Panda Cloud is now available for a free download. Panda Cloud, works as the name...
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Microsofts Touch-Less Glass Display...

Microsofts Touch-Less Glass Display
| November 7, 2009 | 1,219 Views |
Microsoft is currently touring U.S colleges showing off its technologies of tomorrow, and the focus of these demo’s is the companies next-gen computer – one that docks and undocks to a frameless glass display. The new computer prototype, demoed by Chief research and strategy officer Craig Mundie, features a touch-less glass display that can be controlled by voice, pen,...
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Stream Your Media With Orb...

Stream Your Media With Orb
| November 3, 2009 | 892 Views |
If you’re based in Asia like me, then digital set-top boxes that provide services such as Hulu, Netflix and Apple TV are pretty much useless because streaming U.S (or UK) TV programs is in most cases, unavailable to those outside of the country’s borders. And while nearly all set-top boxes such as the Roku box, Western Digital TV Live, Seagate’s FreeAgent Theater,...
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Switching From Windows To Mac...

Switching From Windows To Mac
| October 6, 2009 | 1,631 Views |
“If you spend more time trying to get your computer to work and less time doing what you want, it’s time to get a Mac. Because Apple makes both the software and the hardware, everything works together, just as it should. That’s why people who get a Mac love a Mac. And why you will, too.” Well, Apple would say that, but no matter how much you stand to benefit, the thought of...
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Intel Light Peak High-Speed Optical Cabl...

Intel Light Peak High-Speed Optical Cable
| September 25, 2009 | 949 Views |
At last weeks IDF, Intel unveiled its Light Peak technology, an extremely high-speed optical cable the company claims will transfer a complete Blu-ray disk in 30 seconds. Light Peak currently promises speeds of up to 10Gb/s, but hopes are that 100Gb/s will possible within a decade or so. In an overview of Light Peak on Intel’s website, the company wrote: “Optical technology...
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Free Online Data Backup Software...

Free Online Data Backup Software
| September 21, 2009 | 1,223 Views |
With cloud computing becoming the future of IT, online data storage is more important than ever. While many data storage solutions, backup and restore applications charge for online storage, there are many that don’t. 8 FREE online data backup and storage applications. DropBox Drop box syncs your files between all computers installed with Drop Box. A copy of your files is also...
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Build Your Own Gaming Computer...

Build Your Own Gaming Computer
| August 19, 2009 | 1,077 Views |
Creating your own custom gaming machine has never been easier when ordering from 800HighTech. Choose from our huge range PC desktops, laptops and notebooks, or build your own machine right from the very core. We also offer many gaming peripherals to help you rig your machine for the ultimate gaming experience. Logitech’s new line of controllers, headsets and speakers, are a...
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Install Windows From USB Thumb Drive...

Install Windows From USB Thumb Drive
| August 17, 2009 | 4,703 Views | 3 Comments
With the new netbook trend steadily rising, the amount of optical drives being removed from these portable machines is also increasing. With so many models lacking an optical drive, you may be wonder exactly how you can re-install a fresh copy of Windows XP (or Vista for that matter)? Well luckily enough, most modern computers come equipped with a BIOS that supports the Boot from USB...
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Intels New Cheaper Faster SSD...

Intels New Cheaper Faster SSD
| July 22, 2009 | 529 Views | 1 Comment
Last week Intel released its new solid state drives which are cheaper and faster than previous SSDs. For example, the company’s X25-M SSDs, designed for laptop and desktop PCs, deliver almost double the write speed of their predecessors, according to Intel. The new specification owes thanks to the new manufacturing process that lowered costs, and better software that enabled...
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14 Devices Remote Controlled By iPhone...

14 Devices Remote Controlled By iPhone
| July 20, 2009 | 3,644 Views |
The iPhone is a great device, it’s not so much a question of what it can and can’t do, it pretty much does everything you would expect from a smart phone/computer. With the abilty to add a plethora of apps to expand the iPhones abilities, where will it ever stop? Who knows what the iPhone will be capable of next. Here are a list of applications which allow you to remote...
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The SNES PC Case Mod...

The SNES PC Case Mod
| June 19, 2009 | 1,734 Views |
A good case mod is certainly something to be appreciated, and although some concepts might wander into the realm of ‘over-geek’, the sheer amount of time, effort and ideas that are crammed into projects like these, simply has to be admired. This retro mod from quangDX and DuPP sees the 8.9 inch Acer Asipre One A150 netbook hacked up and delightfully rigged into the...
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Computer Games To Improve Brain Power...

Computer Games To Improve Brain Power
| June 15, 2009 | 953 Views |
Over the recent years, computer games and simulations have been inching their way into the medical world. Helping to improve health and fitness, as well as mental acuity, experts say we can expect to see more games geared for medical use, especially those focusing on improving brain functions. Wii Therapy Earlier this month, around 350 medical experts, computer gaming developers, and...
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MacBook Increased Battery Life...

MacBook Increased Battery Life
| June 11, 2009 | 1,049 Views |
This year saw a dramatic price drop in Apple’s MacBook and MacBook Pro lines, and along with these reduced prices, Apple have actually managed to increased the MacBook’s battery life. Older specifications of the MacBook pro claimed a battery life of up to 5 hours, however, the new version of the MacBook Pro 17-inch promises a whopping 8 hours of wireless productivity. The...
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