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Over the past few weeks I delved into the pros and cons of almost every laptop available for sale through my local Best Buy, Staples, and various other computer stores, and was able to narrow down my next purchase to these top two contenders: The HP Spectre x360 and the Microsoft Surface Pro 4 I've done an unboxing of the HP Spectre x360 previously, click  here  for it. Today we'll talk about the Surface Pro 4. A laptop is suppose to fit your needs. Gamers buy powerful laptops with all the bells and whistle so it can run all the latest graphics without overheating. A desk jockey would look for portable, but the slightly less powerful, to crank out the office documents in no time quick, placing more emphasis on the quietness and aesthetics. Naturally, as an office worker, this would explain why my top choices are both ultra portable laptops, made for the person who are always doing work in differen...

If you are someone who don't have a clue about computer hardware, but you want to feel fully equipped to make an educated purchase on your next laptop, this post is for you. We'll talk about the 5 top things to look for in a computer hardware that matches your computing needs in easy common language - without all the nerdy jargon. I've recently gone through the roller coaster of pain & joy of finding a new laptop and based on my experience, here is my suggestion in narrowing down your choices: Size & Weight: Are you going to be carrying your laptop around constantly, or are you going to have the laptop sit at home majority of the time? This matters. Generally laptops that are above 15-inchs in display size are going to be bulkier, heavier, and harder to stow in your backpack. The heavier the laptops are, the harsher they are on your shoulders when stringing them along your side, so really consider...

Unboxing Right off the bat the packaging of this beautiful machine has its premium feel to it. Encased inside a black box that looks like it holds the key to the world, actually contains the silver HP Spectre x360 2-in-1 ten-point touchscreen laptop and a lot of other goodies. As a high-end laptop that boast productivity and ultra-portability, the sleek packaging is something you'd already expect from HP's design team. HP just make aesthetically great looking computers all around. What you get inside the box would excite many buyers. With the $1399.99 you spend for this laptop, it comes with: 1 stylus powered by a AAA battery (included), 1 USB-C to HDMI adapter, and 1 soft leather pouch to transport your laptop safely to places. I love ultra-portable laptops and generally like to sit in my local coffee shops to pound out work on the computer. Having a custom premium leather pouch that's made just for...

Overview The Pros: Great battery life (up to 10-12 hours per charge) 256 GB SSD Hard Drive (we love the silence of a solid state hard drive!) Thin and portable enough 15.6" 1080p HD display screen (1920 x 1080) Dedicated NIDIVIA 940MX 2GB video card Intel i5 - 7 series processor The low price point The Cons: Trackpad feels a little cheap, too "bouncy-clicky" Display screen seems just a little bit dim, even on full brightness setting Overall: 3.7/5 STARS A great budget laptop that packs a punch! Made for the number cruncher, the student who values the balance between portability and performance, or the everyday person who likes watching a lot of videos and playing the casual game. The Physical The Acer Aspire E15 generally feels great in the hand when it's folded and carried it around. Despite having about 2 times the thickness of a MacBook Air, Acer did a great job at keeping the weight down to be able to say...

5 ways to beat the Monday blues now! 1. Break your routine - Walk/ride/drive a new route to work or go on the opposite side of the road you normally would walk; you'll notice new things from a different perspective - Have lunch at a new place - Have something different for breakfast that re-energizes you 2. Drink coffee - Researchers do know that caffeine works by binding to receptors for brain chemicals associated with mood - Coffee is also a great antioxidant - which helps prevents "rusting" of the our body cells - Try drinking a different coffee! Make it fun 3. Be social - Take a break from scrolling through your Facebook feeds and engage in your work environment - Chat with someone new - or think of a good new topic to talk about with the same person - Feel engaged! 4. Walk around with your head up or straight forward - Research shows: body posture affects your mood - Head position matters when walking. Avoid looking down, inste...