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Well guys since Christmas is in a few days I plan on getting a few tech gadgets and I think the one I am gonna get is the 3rd gen iPod touch 32GB version.

Now in case you are wondering why I would get the 32GB version instead of the 8GB or 64GB versions is because the 8GB version does not have the new 50% faster processor in it and it doesn't have the headphones with the microphone and remote. And the reason why I am not getting the 64GB version is because well thats to much space for me and it cost a tad bit to much.

So expect several reviews and unboxings of accessories and cases and stuff for the iTouch!

Another one of the gadgets I am going to get is a Zune HD.

I think this item is pretty cool! It has built in HD radio, an OLED Screen, it is HD capable, and it is just flat out SEXY!

Ok so those are just two of the things I am hoping to get so I will post videos on both of my Youtube accounts http://www.youtube.com/computerstuff101 and http://www.youtube.com/techmech911

Thanks for reading and please donate and subscribe to my account!

New Youtube Account!

Ok so I am transferring to a new Youtube account called TechMech911.


Why you ask? Well I have been thinking a lot and I am sorry for not posting many videos lately I have been caught up in school. But that is not what I am trying to get at. What I am trying to say is, my old name and the name this blog goes by is kind of restricting. I am trying to make videos about "Everything" tech related instead of just computer related things.

See now do you see what I mean by the name Computerstuff101 is restricting? It says "Computerstuff" which makes people assume all I do is computer related things.
And yes I only used to do computer related things but now I am changing my name to TechMech911!

So now I feel more open to do all tech related things.

So stay tuned because I am saving up for an iPod Touch 32gb which will allow me to do reviews in cases, screen protectors, apps, earphones, speakers, and even show you guys how to make your own apps! So getting this iPod will open doors for a lot of reviews, and previews.

So that is just an update. Thanks for reading and I WILL SEE YOU GUYS LATER!

My Thoughts On Google's New Operating System

OK so just in case you haven't heard Google has announced that they will be releasing a new operating system based on the Linux kernel and it will be named "Chrome".

Google's new operating system shares the same name as their Internet browser so things might get a little confusing when we start hearing more about Chrome.

So how will Google's new operating system affect the computer business?

Well everyone knows who Google is I mean how many people have Google as their homepage?

Well lets put it this way so many people set their homepage to google that we would save energy if google changed their webpage's color to black!

So a lot of people are bound to get Google's new operating system seeing as how Google is so popular. Not to mention it will be cheaper for them!

Google's new operating system will be Open Source which means the code or at least some of it will be made freely available seeing as how most Linux Distros are Open Source this is no big deal.

Now I think since Google is so big that their Operating system (if it succeeds) will change the whole computer business forever.

And I think it will give a little scare to Apple and Microsoft.

So why will it change the computer business forever? Well first it will give Linux a lot of popularity and it will put a big business out there to represent Linux.

Then maybe more people will realize that Linux is safe, fun, and reliable. and maybe programmers will start to code more things "for Linux" instead of "with Linux".

And maybe they will release more games for Linux too.

I really do think that this could change the whole computer industry.

But keep in mind that Google Chrome will not be released for about another year or so and in the computer business a year is a long time. And a lot can happen in a year.

So who knows This all might just fall through but i doubt that it will seeing as how Google is basically calling it an extension of their browser, and so far their browser has been successful.

How to run Ubuntu 9.04 from a USB Stick

Ok so why would you want to have Linux on a USB Drive when you already have a Live CD???
Well first of all it has much faster read/write speeds and a MUCH FASTER startup time.
Here are the startup times:
USB=49 seconds
CD/DVD=1 minute 50 seconds
So thats a 1 minute and 1 second difference!!! Don't believe me??? Try it out yourself.
Plus it is always good to have a Linux Distro around to save your buut when you need it!!!
(It has saved mine plenty of times)

Ok so here is what you will need:
The Ubuntu 9.04 live cd. (If you have Vmware you can boot from the .ISO file)
A Usb Drive at least 1gb.
And of course your computer.


Before we get started if you find it any easier to follow a video here is a link to my tutorial:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dVI4OQeaJGA


Ok so to get started startup from the Live CD or .ISO image. To do this you may have to go into your BIOS and select the cd/dvd drive to be the first boot device.

Now choose your language. And choose try Ubuntu without any change to your computer.
Once you are at the desktop at the top of the screen click "system"-"administration"-"create usb startup disk".

Then choose your iso image or your cd. and then choose the USB drive you would like to put Ubuntu on.

Now click "Make Startup Disk" Now wait for it to complete (It shouldn't take more than about 10 minutes).

Enjoy!!!!!!!!!!

Also don't forget to subscribe to my Youtube account here:
http://www.youtube.com/computerstuff101

Ubuntu 9.04 Review

Hey guys I'm sure if your an Ubuntu fan you have seen or heard about Ubuntu 9.04, and if not than let me tell you what Ubuntu is and some of the new features in Ubuntu 9.04.

OK so what is Ubuntu? Well Ubuntu is a Linux distro (or distribution) that is guaranteed to always be free (also known as the Ubuntu promise), so why use Ubuntu?
Well Ubuntu is fast, stable, free and is always fun to use.

Ok so why shouldn't you get a different linux distro like Fedora, or OpenSuse?
Well there really isn't that much of a reason and in my opinion you should try them all and find
the one you like best.

Now that doesn't mean that you have to install and then uninstall each release one at a time, because the cool thing about linux is that you can use what is called a "live" CD.
So what is a "live" CD? A live CD is a .ISO file you download and then burn to a cd or dvd using special CD/DVD burning software.
(For more info on burning a .iso file check out my video here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=JaEkfErdgeg).

And once you burn that .ISO file on to a CD/DVD then you can use the operating system without installing it.
This is a very useful feature that has saved my butt various times with my Windows pcs.

Now for some new features in 9.04

(Gnome)
Ubuntu includes the latest Gnome desktop environment. (Gnome 2.26)

(Brasero)
Ubuntu 9.04 includes brasero version 2.26.0 which is an all-in-one cd burning utility.
(Brasero is now the default disc burning utility in Nautilus).

(Linux kernel 2.6.28)
Ubuntu 9.04 includes the 2.6.28-11.37 kernel.

These are just a few of the new features in Ubuntu 9.04.
Now how about startup speed? Well here are the startup times of Ubuntu 9.04 and Ubuntu 8.10.
(Note: These tests were done in VmWare Workstation 6.)

(Ubuntu 8.10)
Startup: 56 Seconds

(Ubuntu 9.04)
Startup: 48 Seconds

So as you They trimmed off about 8 seconds on the startup time.
(Note: These tests were done in VmWare Workstation 6, so expect faster startup times if you are installing it on just a normal pc.)

Linux Fails With Netbooks.

Now i'm pretty sure all of you have seen and heard about netbooks and if you haven't let me tell you what they are.
Netbooks are like mini laptops but they are limited in what you can do with them, as far as games and cpu intensive applications go, seeing as how Microsoft's Windows Vista is very memory intensive.

But people are seeming to really like them seeing as how they are selling like hotcakes, but that is not really the exact point I am trying to make
I'm sure you guys have heard about Linux, and if you haven't then go read about it, but it is a Mac and Windows alternative and it is a lot less memory intensive, which makes it a lot faster, it is also very secure.

Ok so lets refresh Linux is a lot less memory intensive, it is faster, and it is more secure now if you were smart you would probably be thinking didn't you say that netbooks are limited in what they do because of Vista's memory intensive ways?
Well if you were thinking that then you are a very smart person. Now you would think that Linux would jump in on this whole netbook sensation, but no they didn't and they still aren't.
But why? Why would Linux not take this big opportunity to become a bigger part of the operating system world.

Now granted Linux has become more and more popular over the past few years especially Ubuntu and Yellow Dog Linux, Now before you go out and download Yellow Dog Linux I should let you know it is for "Power PC's" only, but it has been specifically designed for the Playstation 3. Thats right you know Sony's PS3 your kids talk about? Yeah that one, so in a way the PS3 is all you need for your basic needs, it is a game console, a dvd player, a blu-ray player, and now a computer.

I know that Linux is on a few netbooks, but why just a few when they could have dominated the netbook industry?
I think Linux has failed as a community on this next big thing.
That being said I have nothing against Linux at all, I just think that they could have done a lot better on these netbooks.

What if Windows 7 Fails???

What will happen if Windows 7 fails?
Will Windows 7 fail?
Or will it be the next big hit?





Well my friends that is the million dollar question.
What do I think?
I think that Windows 7 is a heck of a lot better than Vista.
I also think that it will not be as good as Xp was and still is.


Why do I think that? Well I think it will be better than Vista because it is a lot less of a memory hog and because of that it is faster and more responsive than Vista.

I don't think it will be as big of a hit as xp because it is still slower than xp and even though the boot times of Windows 7 have improved from Vista they are not nearly as fast as Xp's.



Now what happens if Windows 7 fails?

Well I think if Windows 7 fails Microsoft is going to be in for a major hurting because as much as people hate Vista they just can't afford to have two fails in a row.


Do I think that Windows 7 will fail? Well I think there will be mixed feelings about Windows 7.
But I think Microsoft has done a lot better with Windows 7 and I really like it.
Microsoft has really made some improvements with Windows 7 from better memory usage to better looks etc.





I am using Windows 7 Beta build 7000 as I am writing this and I really like some of the new features such as the show desktop button, the "Snap to Docking" you use this by dragging the windows to the side and it takes up half the screen so this is a useful feature for when you are comparing products and when you drag the window to the top of the screen it maximizes it.





So some people think that Windows 7 is a failure.
A lot of them are Mac users.
Some of them think that Windows 7 is copying Mac in several ways.





Now to end the post I think that if Windows 7 fails Microsoft's sales will start to fall and their 90% of the market share will fall severely and Mac will take over.