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A great thing for Linux is that its popularity is rapidly growing, and thanks to the countless number of "Live CDs" out there, anyone can download and burn an image to allow them to test drive a distro with no risk to their PC. But, what about those who either don't have blank CDs lying around...

As far as smartphones go, the iPhone is without a doubt, an incredible product. It allows its users to easily research data, watch movies, listen to music, and take advantage of the billion apps that exist in Apple's App Store. In some cases, it might seem like the iPhone is the perfect device...

Apple vs. Microsoft debates are common, but in truth, there's no such thing as an overarching battle. Instead, there are numerous mini-debates that can be used to sum up both companies in a variety of ways. As an example, someone might be a die-hard OS X user and prefer it over Windows, but...

With its "Time Machine" feature introduced with OS X "Leopard" in late 2007, Apple became a spearhead for giving its customers the right tools to help make sure their data is made both redundant and safe. The software doesn't only keep backups of certain files or the entire OS; it backs up...

Looking to spend a cool grand on a GPU setup, but are unsure of which configuration to go with? Heck, having trouble finding a GPU configuration that comes as close to $1,000 as possible? Indeed, it can be a little tough, given AMD's and NVIDIA's pricing isn't quite 1:1 on their competitive...

Comcast last week rolled-out a high-end Internet package that delivers up to 105Mbit/s of download speed, which for those not up to par with their megabits, is a huge number. That comes out to about 13.125MB/s, and means that a full 700MB CD ISO could be downloaded from a server (theoretically)...

In the video game scheme of things, we're in a bit of an unusual time right now, as all three of the market-leading consoles have been available for a long time. Prior to the launch of all three, it wasn't unusual to see a successor with a couple of years of a console being launched, but as it...

When Microsoft released Windows 7, I think it made some major strides for the desktop OS, and when compared to Vista, there's just no comparison. But, there still exist some minor 'features' or changes that Microsoft made to its latest OS that drive me nuts. Fortunately, even though Microsoft...

A couple of days after the first beta was released of Ubuntu 11.04 (Natty Narwhal), I posted my "First Impressions" on what I thought of Canonical's 'Unity' desktop environment after some light usage. At that time, all of my experience was limited to a notebook that I only use for the lightest...

As mentioned a couple times recently in our news and content, we're in the process of completely overhauling our suite for motherboard testing, to help assure that we're delivering the more relevant data possible. Taking into account the fact that not all NICs are built equal, one introduction...

As I mentioned at the start of our Radeon HD 6790 1GB review last week, AMD and NVIDIA have been going back and forth like crazy since the beginning of the year, trying to out-perform the other's product at any given price-point. Is this practice soon to stop? If NVIDIA's just-launched GeForce...

Anybody paying attention to the recent explosion of all-in-one liquid CPU coolers knows just how hot the market is. These units allow for excellent temperatures while remaining nearly silent, without the need to leak test or refill them, as would be the case with a custom water setup. You can...

Last summer, we talked about a couple of rumors that rose from leaked slides which stated that Windows 8 would ship with a full-blown "App Store" (you gonna take that, Apple?), and if screenshots leaked this past January are to be believed, there's been some definite progress. Furthering the...

Adobe normally announces product refreshes once every 2 years or so, but out of the blue comes the Creative Suite 5.5 release, and as the name suggests, it's a half-step between CS5 and CS6. This is part of a new strategy outlined by Adobe to cover emerging publishing standards between each...

Reaching the max level in an MMO is something any gamer of the genre strives for. It might take weeks, months, or even years, but once that final "ding" occurs, it's like magic. If you've ever had the pleasure of pulling off such a feat, you know that it requires a lot of determination, taking...

Being that Minecraft has been purchased nearly 2,000,000 times since its initial release over two years ago, and also the fact that the game enjoys very regular updates, many fans would consider the game to be in a "complete" state right now. But as stable as the game has been, it still carries...

When AMD released its HD 6000 series of graphics cards this past fall, the rumor-mill went wild and led everyone to believe that thanks to the good IGP solutions from Intel, and AMD's upcoming Llano APUs, we wouldn't see another entry-level GPU from either AMD or NVIDIA. But, it looks like we...

Is a piece of DLC that contains a mere four multi-player maps and an additional mode worth $15? This is a topic that we've debated quite a bit here at Techgage, and while I personally hated DLC at the get-go, I am not totally opposed to it today. It depends on a major factor, though. Is the DLC...

Own a GIGABYTE P67 motherboard and take overclocking seriously? Enjoy the thrill of competition? If so, then GIGABYTE has a contest you'll want to enter, being run with the help of OC competition site HWBOT.org. The contest is split into six different categories, and points are awarded to the...

In 1988, the Nintendo Entertainment System saw the release of a sequel that most people who owned the console were anticipating: Super Mario Bros. 2. After the major success of the original, how could the sequel do anything but thrill us all? Over 20 years later, this game is still debated as to...