Why is It important to learn about OS and computer systems?

Technology these days is advancing so fast that if you are not keeping up with it, very soon you will forget how even the most basic of functions work. There are very few who can truly be called the tech guru and know how exactly is the functioning of various settings, options, and similar other work. While the others use search engines to get the solution to their problems. Not everyone is like the know-it-all tech persons so the tech websites and tutorials available on the internet always come in handy. There are several websites, blogs and YouTube channels available on the web to provide the information about latest technology and gadgets.

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See the customizable CPU built from LEGO

There are many, many uses for LEGO these days so it comes as no surprise that even computers can be built out of them. Total Geekdom's Mike Schropp has managed to built his first saleable computer system that's compact and customizable. At 19.05 x 19.05 x 13.97cm, it's small enough yet still manages to house a motherboard inside. The base system comes equipped with an Intel i3-4360 dual-core processor, 8GB of memory, 120GB SSD, and Intel HD4600 CPU. That model's price starts at US$999. You can check out the full specs and the varying designs over here at Total Geekdom. 

Source: Gizmodo 

Raspberry Pi’s new computer comes in the size of a DDR2 memory stick

If you thought Raspberry Pi computer was tiny, then its latest computer might make you want to reevaluate that thinking. The new Compute Module fits its 4GB storage and processor into the space of a DDR2 memory stick. The organization created this smaller computer with a small standard connector to allow users to fit into any interface they might like. Users no longer have to rely on the built-in ports of the Raspberry Pi.

The Compute Module will be sold alongside a starter IO Board in June. There is no individual pricing available yet. Large-scale buyers can buy in batches of 100 at around US$30 apiece.

Source: Engadget

Google Chromecast Vs. Apple TV: Which is better and for what type of users?

By Simon Cohen

Now that Google’s diminutive WiFi media player is available in Canada, how does it stack up to Apple’s set-top box and which should you buy?

It’s been several months since Google unleashed the Chromecast, a tiny dongle-like device that turns any HDTV into a Wi-Fi enabled display. Initially only available in the U.S., the $35 gadget was very well received and our own Gadjo Sevilla found it to be an easy and reliable way to stream content to a TV.

But if you wanted a Chromecast back in 2013, you needed to order one via the U.S. and frankly that was a hassle. Now that it’s being sold in Canada for $39, the time is right to take a look at this new player and see how it compares to one of the most popular devices in this space: Apple TV.

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