The Future Of Computers, Laptops & Desktops 2011 And Beyond

The future of computers, is always under threat and up until recently that future has been rather safe. The expectation that computers will be in their current form with (almost) monthly incremental changes and yearly leaps and bounds in technology updates is no longer holding ground.

The threat now comes in many forms and on many fronts. Laptops, once the darling of the mobile form of computing are now under threat from tablets and smart phones. Cloud computing is encroaching on the domain of internal and external hard drive storage. And consoles are gaining ground on the once found savior of PC computing - massive multi player games.

The world of electronic entertainment and windows/Apple based computing is changing so rapidly so are finding it hard to keep up with all the changes. Yet why is this happening and why so rapidly?

One answer which may help is other technologies are providing the same or similar functions with lower entry barriers.

Smart phones like the Samsung Galaxy, HTC Desire and Apple's iPhones have introduced to us the power of mobile on the go computing, resulting in lower weight and ease of use through a go anywhere device.

Tablets also have a light weight and are easy to use through apps, small software programs that run similar to installed software programs on a computer. A smaller footprint than laptops and easy to use apps gives it a slight advantage.

Software apps are self contained software programs and almost every single app benefits from running in its own memory sector, hence a difficulty for the environment of the app to run or operate virus or trojans.

These hardware and software technologies allow for a lower entry of use by the generations as well. Benefited by a lower cost and a remarkably high uptake by Gen Y's and Gen Z.

How can computers compete? There are many functions and uses for computers yet, especially in the corporate and business world and will be for many years to come. Yet for personal computing, this is definitely one area they are and will continue to lose ground.

Lower entry requirements for personal computing
Lower power consumption
Lower costs
Lower requirements to program apps
Broader impact on a global use scale

All these will impact on the future of computers, as we know them.

Earn An Income With Selling Video Games

Can this really be done? Of course it can. As it can be done with any product. The key here, first of all is expectation.

Don't expect to be a made millionaire overnight, that of course will NOT happen. Start small, achieve some targets or small victories then, rinse and repeat.

Think of online auction sites like Bid Or Buy or eBay. All those huge companies you see selling loads of games, all started small themselves. They tested the waters. Then they grew over time whilst they gained reputation. They had taken risks, some paid off, some did not.

A huge advantage over a bricks and mortar business is initial setup costs. Setting up a small business costs thousands of dollars.

One can setup and operate the commencement of an online business with zero dollars. Yes zero.

For a detailed outline of how this can be accomplished, have a look at this article right here

Second Spin Review

Second Spin, is a US based website that deals and specializes in the purchase and resale of second hand Cd's, DVD's and games. They mainly will purchase from other seller, titles that are requested on the site. Users can submit a list of products they wish to sell to Second Spin. Items sold to the site is available as either a credit for future purchases or as a cheque.

They will buy music Cd's so long as the front and back sleeves are shipped with the disc, yet they will deduct 50 cents from no jewel case, or a damaged or fractured jewel case. Non US residents can purchase from the site, yet the company will always mark the item as the purchase price for customs value.

Second Spin also has an Afilliate Program, and one can participate with the program (once approved) via Linkshare.

Got A Technical Question ? Need help With Something Computer Related ?

Do you have a question on computers ? Having difficulty with a program ? Want to know how to do something on the computer and don't know where to start ?

Drop me a line and I will endeavor to answer your question. Please realise that this is aimed at the new computer user. If you have a deeply technical or highly specific question, if I cannot answer it I will at least point you in the right direction to give you a start.

If I get plenty of questions here I will post a top ten most frequently asked questions and will answer those top ten in another article.

So fire away...

How To Change The Way Your Mouse Pointer Looks

A little tired of the quaint white mouse pointer ?

This quick tip will help you change the look of your mouse pointer and other mouse function looks.

1. Go to you Start Menu, click once on the Control Panel.
2. Double left click on Mouse
3. Click once on the Pointers Tab
4. Select a new Scheme from the drop down list, in the customise screen, you will see the updated change.
5. You can also in the customise screen, change individually, each selected item, click on browse and select a new icon for that mouse specific function.

OK, when finished click once on OK or the Apply button, changes may take a few seconds to adjust.

That's it, all done !!!