piperz commented on Does a VPN guarantee maximu...
piperz
Thanks for sharing! I'm actually looking for a VPN right now. Personally, I'm looking for a secure, reliable and fast connection. Speed in particular is something I'm not willing to sacrifice, so my business is going to go to the company who can... See more
piperz commented on Save $150....still pay $650!
piperz
In my opinion, they aren't worth the price. You can get a Samsung for cheaper that works just as good if not better.  Amazon Fire tablet isn't really a fair comparison as they're made to be cheaper/more easily accessible. 
piperz commented on New Technology used for med...
piperz
It's always heartwarming to see this side of technology. Some are afraid that we'll become soulless automatons once technology reaches a certain point, but I think it will only continue to enhance our lives. Yes, there are some drawbacks, but... See more
piperz commented on Opera GX, A Browser Dedicat...
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Count me as another gamer who is uneasy about the push towards cloud gaming. That being said, I love the sound of this browser. I use Twitch and Discord all the time, so having tools geared specifically for those things is very convenient.
piperz commented on Is Google countering the ru...
piperz
It feels like the 3 was just released yesterday! I suppose it's been several months. Google is really hoping to improve sales considering how disappointing the 3 performed.
piperz commented on Affordable quality speakers.
piperz
Very nice. I wish I could have faith in products advertised on sites like IndieGoGo, but like Vinceroni mentioned, I've been burned in the past - multiple times! I hope this one actually goes through production. Once it's established, I'd be... See more
piperz commented on A New Gaming Console is in ...
piperz
Hmm, those are rather lofty claims. Companies shoot themselves in the foot by promising the world and then not being able to deliver. That being said, I'm not sold on Google's Stadia project either. I think a really well done console has a... See more
piperz commented on Is Alienware m17 the Gaming...
VioletBlue
One thing that never fails to confuse me is the design of these gaming laptops. They take the alien concept seriously and create something that isn't pleasing to my eyes, though this one is very slim. Battery life is a concern, though most of my... See more
piperz
I love the design of Alienware products , but the price tag is enough to put me off from every purchasing one. Comparable machines are out there for 1/3 of the price! I also play games with my laptop plugged in, so short battery life wouldn't be... See more
piperz commented on One Day Shipping On the Way
piperz
I think this package delivery stuff is getting out of hand. How fast does it need to be?  Pretty soon they're going to find a way to beam it directly to you within five seconds of completing your order. 
piperz commented on Shutting down is often the ...
piperz
Really interesting article. I keep my computer on 24/7. I didn't think it would extend the life of my computer to do that, I just dislike waiting for it to restart and load up all my programs. 
piperz commented on Want to Be Popular? Just B...
piperz
I've read a lot about this practice. I don't believe for a second that Instagram is trying to get rid of the fake activity because they stand to profit a lot from it!
piperz commented on Have you ever checked your ...
piperz
Thanks for the reminder. I haven't run a check on my hard drive in a while.  It's important yet so easy to forget. Sorry to hear you lost all of your files! That's horrible. Hopefully you didn't lose anything too important.
piperz commented on Hope to Travel in Peace and...
piperz
I like the look of these. I'm the kind of person who always wears headphones on public transit because I want to tune out all the noise around me. I could really use a good pair of noise-cancelling headphones.
piperz commented on Google Enters the High-End ...
piperz
I have concerns about how this is going to affect the marketplace, specifically indie games. Right now, you can buy bundles of indie games for $1.00 - $5.00. If they were forced to be part of some mega-Google marketplace, what does that mean for... See more
piperz commented on Upgraded charging - finally!
piperz
There were many articles complaining - and some seeming to confirm - that Apple was going to stick with the old lightning port. I hope it's true that they've decided to listen to what consumers want. 
piperz commented on Google offers more than jus...
piperz
I didn't know you could search within the text of a book, but all these other features aren't exactly hidden or unknown. I mean, who hasn't used Google Maps? Still, it's good that there's an article that makes it clear for those who may not have... See more
piperz commented on Six Positive Uses for Drones
piperz
Drones are one of the most important modern inventions. It opens a lot of doors. A lot of people think drones are creepy, but I don't think we've even scratched the surface of what we can accomplish with them.
piperz commented on Is That A Threat?
piperz
I don't like the sound of this one bit. I agree it does seem like the US is trying to bully Huawei and it's unacceptable. I hope they get called out for trying to strong-arm other counties into picking "their side".
piperz commented on New Xiaomi Gaming Phone
piperz
Very nice. I play a lot of games on my phone and I have actually been considering getting a device that was made especially for gaming. The liquid cooling sounds great. My phone is always getting way too hot and I worry it may be causing some... See more
piperz commented on Shouldn't we have more wate...
piperz
Very informative. I think we've all accidentally gotten our phones wet at one time or another. Like Techgirl said, I really did think the rice trick worked.
piperz commented on AirPods getting new chargin...
piperz
I like the idea of a charging case for the AirPods. It makes more sense to use them if you have a way to charge them easily and reliably.
piperz commented on A Hybrid of Smartphone and ...
piperz
What's with all the watches these days? They seem be rising in popularity, even though I don't know a single person who owns one.
piperz commented on Could these leaks have a re...
piperz
I find it hard to believe these were leaked accidentally. I think this was a deliberate act by Samsung to create some buzz for their new products.
piperz commented on When Technology Meets Art -...
piperz
Great idea, but I think for something like that to work it would have to be more than a one-trick pony. I'd personally like to see displays for traffic and news as well.
piperz commented on Tesla Shows Off First Home ...
piperz
This is an important step in having electric cars go mainstream. Vehicles equal convenience to most people and electric cars are still pretty inconvenient to charge. The price of $500 isn't too bad either.
piperz commented on The Rise of the Robots
piperz
Wow, incredible. The video of the robot getting up after the fall was pretty cool. It's amazing that the robot learned how to get up all on its own after thousands of trial runs - sounds kind of like a human to me.
piperz commented on Are dual monitors for lapto...
piperz
I have dual monitors for my laptop. It doesn't hinder the performance at all. Of course, mine isn't a built-in dual display, but it does the trick just the same. Having 2 monitors is a must for me while using a computer.
piperz commented on Affordable Phone Options
piperz
Great! Spending $120 or $80 for a phone, while still expensive for some, is much more attainable than the newest flashy Galaxy or iPhone. Don't get me wrong, I love the expensive flashy phones as much as the next guy, but it's true that these... See more
piperz commented on Put Off Laundry Day a Litt...
piperz
Yes, please! I need one of these ASAP, heh. It's basically a fancy steam cleaner. I think this item could be a big hit in the next several years.
piperz commented on Latest Dell Laptop with 24-...
piperz
24 hours? Wow, I'm lucky if I get 3 hours with my laptop if it's unplugged. It might as well be a desktop. I can't take it anywhere. This sounds great.
piperz commented on Use Smarthome Devices to So...
piperz
I regularly use the Broadcast feature on the Google Home as well as a remote for my TV (since it's always lost). I was a happy camper the day I figured out I could tell Google to "Search YouTube for.." and it would come up with a list of options... See more
piperz commented on The Problem You Don't Want ...
piperz
Interesting article. I've had times in my life where I wanted to be an "ethical hacker" and it's really cool that people are actually living that life. Maybe there's hope for me yet!
piperz commented on Overcoming the Challenges o...
piperz
I have tried to learn how to code so many times, but I always end up getting confused and frustrated - then I quit. I haven't tried in awhile. Maybe it would be worthwhile to sign up for one of these online academies.
piperz commented on Can we generalize the best ...
piperz
Phones are pretty much identical these days, the only difference is screen size, battery life and color. One may have some cool gimmick incorporated, but the core function of the phone is identical to all others.
piperz commented on Driverless Cars Struggled T...
piperz
To me, driverless cars are one of those things that sound super cool in theory but fail miserably in practice. It's unfortunate that testing them is so dangerous and some people have lost their lives.
piperz commented on New Wearables Coming in 2019
piperz
Very cool list. HoloLens Sydney catches my attention the most, I hope Microsoft can develop this to a point where it is viable for consumers.
piperz commented on We Said Goodbye to These Ga...
piperz
Interesting list. I didn't know the VW Beetle wasn't going to be made anymore. It's such an iconic vehicle. I think their value is going to increase once production stops.
piperz commented on The Excitement Begins
piperz
It doesn't look that much different from any other recent phone released. I'm saving my money and waiting for the folding smartphones to come out.
piperz commented on Fortnite's Dance Moves Lead...
piperz
Interesting article. I didn't realize dance moves were protected by copyright. Strange. It sounds more like a cash grab than an actual complaint to me.
piperz commented on USB sticks are inexpensive ...
piperz
I'm so bad for losing my USB sticks. I lose one, buy a new one, lose that one, and the cycle continues. I find them randomly and forget what was on them. I may be the worst.
piperz commented on The Evolution of Pizza Deli...
DarrenJax
What a cool idea!  Well then again, I don't want machinery to replace the people who cook the pizzas.  I hope that Pizza Hut isn't so focused on speed that they hurt their product quality.
piperz
In my opinion, Pizza Hut's quality went down the drain a long time ago. Many of their restaurants in my area have been shut down, so I don't think I'm alone in that sentiment. This happens with lots of products, unfortunately. I'm looking... See more
piperz commented on Facebook Files Patent For T...
piperz
Facebook is the go-to communication tool for many people. I think we  feel the most comfortable with Facebook. It's the most familiar to us. We've been using it for so long, it's become a part of our lives. Some articles say that Facebook use is... See more
piperz commented on Humans vs. Robots
piperz
Thanks for sharing. I enjoyed reading the article. I wish the hotels I've stayed at had robot room service :) I also welcome the evolution of check-out lines. I always use self check-out.
piperz commented on IoT Medical Devices Used Ag...
piperz
Seems a bit shady, but it makes sense to me. Insurance companies don't want to cover costs for people who are increasing their risk. Insurance companies have always worked this way.  There's a reason you have to fill out that huge questionnaire... See more
piperz commented on Neil deGrasse Tyson: Why El...
piperz
Cool article. Elon Musk has had lots of bad press lately, but I respect the work he's trying to do. I think being a bit eccentric is to be expected from a revolutionary.