Disruptive technology sounds like a bad thing. Something that causes a problem, rather than offers solutions to modern challenges. But disruption can sometimes be a good thing. It can force change onto a static situation that propels us forward. In technological terms, disruption is often a force for good, rather than bad. So how could disruptive technology shake up our lives?

A brief history of Disruptive Technology

The term ‘disruptive technology’ was first coined back in 1997 in a book called ‘The Innovator’s Dilemma’ by Professor Clayton M Christensen. In this context, he used the term to refer to any type of technology that effectively displaced or challenged the conventional methodology of the time. He categorized technology into two types; that which sustains and that which challenges or disrupts. Sustained technology is gradual change driven in increments and harvested from existing technology. It tends to play it safe. read more

If you are trying to get the most out of your CPU via overclocking, then you know how important it is to keep the CPU temperatures as low as possible. Most times, the stock heat sink that came with your CPU can be upgraded to a better heat sink. By upgrading your heat sink, you can lower your stock CPU temps and give yourself a much better chance to achieve greater gains when it comes to overclocking. There are quite a few solid coolers on the market today, so deciding on one can be tough. Lets take a look at a few of the best CPU coolers for overclocking. read more

Somewhat recently, I built a new desktop computer. I have a work specific laptop, so this PC was primarily for gaming. However, I will also use it to browse the web, check email, as a print server, and as another place to backup my files. In the past, when I have built a PC, I have gone with a mid ATX tower. However, with my latest built, I decided to opt for a full ATX case. Specifically, I went with the Cooler Master HAF 932 Full Tower Case. As a side note, I would definitely recommend this case. Let’s take a look at the advantages of a full ATX case, in particular, when compared to a mid tower. read more

When E-Readers first came out, they were used for just reading. Now, there are so many E-Readers and tablets on the market that do so much more than reading. You can use them to browse the web, check email, and more. Some people are just not looking for all these extra features. These features can be distracting at times and they really just want the device to well, read. Let’s take a look at the best E-Readers for reading books, PDFs, and articles.

Kindle Paperwhite

The Kindle Paperwhite, from Amazon, is one of the top E-Readers on the market. This device was truly made for people who just want to read. It is super light weight and its no glare screen makes it ideal for reading in the bright sun. Unlike most regular tablets, the battery on the Kindle Paperwhite lasts for days, so won’t have to stop right when you are really starting to get into a book. One more great thing is that this E-Reader won’t interrupt you with email alerts or other messages, so you can truly dive into a book on this device. read more