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Giveaway: Win a Samsung 840 EVO-Series Solid State Drive

This contest is now closed, the winners have been notified by email.  The winners have been announced here. Thanks to everyone who participated. If you didn’t win this time, we are planning on running another contest in March. Stay tuned!

DomsTechBlog.com, in partnership with Elite Gaming Computers is giving away a Samsung Electronics 840 EVO-Series 120GB 2.5-Inch SATA III Solid State Drive. This is an awesome drive that earned a place on our list of the Best SSD’s for the money and also boasts a 4.7/5 star rating on Amazon. This giveaway will also feature two $25 Amazon gift cards as runner up prizes.  The rules are very simple. read more

Are Laptop Cooling Pads Worth It?

When it comes to laptop accessories, cooling pads are undoubtedly some of the most sought-after accessories these days, and for a good reason – they are cost-effective, stylish, lightweight and, most importantly, they benefit your laptop on many different levels!

Brief Overview Of Laptop Cooling Pads

These pads seldom cost more than a few dollars and their mechanism of action is quite simple: they rely on fans to cool down your laptop and its internal parts. The best news is that they do not require an electrical outlet or batteries in order to function – they can be easily inserted into the USB port of your laptop and they will draw the energy from your laptop’s battery, quickly and without the any hassle. read more

The Best Computer Brands for 2014

If you want to purchase a new computer, but have no idea about the best computer brands out there, then it may take a while until you can decide on the right laptop for your needs. The good news is that you don’t need to waste your time asking your friends or even co-workers for help with this. In this guide, we will take a closer look at the best computer brands for 2014.

Sony

Anyone who has purchased a Sony laptop or computer can attest to the fact that they not only have a unique and elegant design, but at the same time have great performance. Since Sony is one of the oldest and most experienced laptop makers in the market, those who go with its products will enjoy the peace of mind that they’re fitted with the latest parts and can easily outperform many of their competitors when it comes to price for performance. In terms of price, you should expect to pay $550 or more to get a laptop that will last you for a number of years. read more

Using Google Cloud Print on iPhone or Android

Sometimes, iPhone and Android users want to print different kinds of documents, PDF files and photos from their devices. Recently, Google came up with Google Cloud Print, which can make the whole printing process very simple. The Android or iPhone user just needs to work inside Chrome or a particular application which supports Google Cloud Print. This tool can easily route the print command from Google Chrome or compatible mobile applications on iPhone or Android to your printer over the Internet. read more

The 6 Best Apps For Productivity

Productivity is a major issue for most people and businesses. According to a recent study by Streamline Inc, every day the average executive spends about 108 minutes simply reading and replying to emails. During an average work week this equates to a full day of lost work. And this is just one way that productivity is decreased due to information overload.

Cutting through this clutter and getting better organized doesn’t have to be impossible. Thanks to a number of excellent productivity apps anyone can become more efficient, streamline their work and succeed in the modern workplace. Below you can find some of the best apps for productivity currently on the market. read more