Tuesday, July 16, 2013

Why I am going to school for computer engineering

Well it all started back in early high school taking typing classes. I realized that I was good at using the computer compared to most of the other kids in the class but I never really thought much of it. Back in 9th grade I had always imagine me going to school to become a nurse (no I'm not gay) but as the rest of my freshmen year went on became better and better with the computer class. In tenth grade one of the first things I did when I got a part time job was buy a computer. At the time other than knowing how to type and using the basics I didn't know much about any of it. I got it at Walmart and the person that sold it to me could of said it was a hp running Dell with snow leopard and I wouldn't think twice. I had become a nerd very quickly. If I recall the computer was like 1 gig ram. 250 gigs and the rest of the specs are in the dark. I was hooked it wasn't until later on I did a ram upgrade. I honestly had that computer up until last year when I junked it. Here I am 9 years later going to school for computer engineering. I went to school after high school. Dropped out and just worked full time until recently I realize you have to have a education to move in life. I've spent a lot of time with computers and I won't lie there is still a lot of things I don't have a clue about. This field is a learning process. Just when you think you know everything something else comes out. It's always a great thing to go to school and know your going for something you love. 

Monday, July 15, 2013

IOS 7 thoughts

Well for the last two weeks I have had iOS 7 and I must say I'm happy. I am on the third beta and to be honest I'm surprised it's a beta. There are only a few issues that I have really come across. One of them that pops out at me the most is that when I am using an app other than messaging the old keyboard is in use. I am not sure if it's supposed to be like with the official release but to be honest its kinda disappointing when using the messaging app (which I love) and than typing in another app. On a positive note I am not sure if it's just me but my battery life is so much more improved than it was when I was on 6.1.4. This seems to last much longer. I like the style of the apps I do however wish there was something like different icons to change if you will. Being able to choose between several different icon looks could be something in a future update that would give users more customization. I only suggest this because of the fact that some people say that the new look of it is more for kids or for a younger population. I can understand what people mean by that simply because the colors of the apps are more colorful and bright. Don't let me get you confused I would pick iOS 7 over previous OS any day but everything will always have its issues. It won't be long until it's in your hands. Thanks for reading.

So yea thats basically it.

I just built my computer on newegg, and by building it I put all the items in the shopping cart and bookmarked it for a later date when purchasing it wouldnt kill me in every way possible. The amount came out to a little over 1,2000. Its not so bad considering what I want in it. I wont go into details but I will say this.....dammmnnn.....yea thats all I am gonna say on this subject. I want you guys to know that this may be a techie blog but I will talk about other things from time to time. Well guys take care. Deuces

Tiny Wings iOS game.

So there is a game called Tiny Wings in the apple store, if you havent played it yet, give it a go. The only issue with this game is that a few years ago there was a game on the android market that is exactly like this called Dragon Fly. I am not sure if its the same makers or not but its a rip off of that game. Now before we bash heads it may be the same person but it kind of reminds me when your a nerd in high school and you say something funny and no one laughs, but than the jock says the same exact thing and every bust out laughing. Since back than it wasnt that popular or it wasnt made by a popular developer. I am not sure what the case is but it is exactly like Dragon Fly. The difference on Dragon Fly you were a baby dragon trying to get away from its mother catching you, on Tiny Wings your a bird (or something like a bird) trying to get away from night time. Nonetheless its a fun game I do wish the original Dragon Fly was still out there.

Ideas Anyone.

Hey guys I just wanted to ask what do you think would be some good ideas for some tutorials or something along those lines, or a review of a product that your interested in getting. Let me know and I can do something for you guys. Thanks

Sunday, July 14, 2013

My Laptop review.

So I have had several messages being like hey what kind of laptop do you have. So I have a lenevo thinkpad e430 dual booting windows 7 prof and linux mint 15. I love it. So I guess I can do a little review of what it is like. I love it. I havent done any upgrading yet, first upgrading being the ram. Its a sleek laptop. There is only a few negative issues that I have with the laptopl. The laptop gets fingerprints on it very easily. So I am constantly wiping it down after usage. I only do that because I like to be neat and not have fingerprints and smudges everywhere. The performance of the laptop is very good. Weirdly the battery life on windows is much better than when I am using linux (which is weird since linux is a lighter operating system). When getting the laptop I was a little iffy on the trackpoint (the red button in the middle for navigation) but it doesnt get in the way like you think it would. I actually forget that it is there. Do I use it? No, but it is still a nifty thing to have. The trackpad has a gritty feel to it which I can say I enjoy for the most part. Typing on this computer is a breeze, the keys have that nice curve in them that makes your fingers comfortable when typing. The resolution of the screen is good. I wont say its the greatest but its not something that you say "oh wow the screen sucks" or "oh wow this screen rocks" its just there. Overall the laptop would be a decent buy. I enjoy it and I am sure you would as well

Wireless Laptop Mouses.

I have never been the type of guy to ever have a mouse for his laptop but recently when I was just running linux mint on my laptop I had a problem with the trackpad. I thought to myself well getting a mouse would be a good idea. Well with no intention of getting the mouse I was at a walgreens getting some things for the game (back when the heat was going through playoffs) and I looked at the computer section (not much of a variety of things) and I saw a case logic wireless mouse and it was 15 bucks. I bought it went home and used it and thought to myself wow this is really nice for fifteen dollars. It glides really well and doesn't feel all that cheap. A couple days ago I used a friends laptop with a logitech mouse he had got from bestbuy for 40 dollars and was no where near as impressed as I am with my little fifteen dollar mouse. Anyway long story short cheaper isnt always better and I just wanted an excuse to make a blog.