I recently purchased a new/refurbished Alienware 15 R2 laptop. This was to replace my 18 month old MSI gaming laptop, which I liked, though could never get past a couple of niggles; these being the constant fan noise, even when under light load, and the unresponsive track pad. In defense of the latter, gaming laptops would generally be used with an external USB mouse, though even still, it’s nice to have a decent amount of accuracy when using the trackpad for day to day tasks. … [Read more...]
Come Join Me–24 Hour Gaming Marathon Charity Event for MacMillan Cancer Support
Come join me online for a 24 hour PC/video gaming marathon event, in support of a great cause! As some of you may know I was diagnosed, and underwent treatment, for Hodgkins Lymphoma (stage 2A), back in 2013. This involved 12 rounds of chemotherapy, and luckily for me the outcome was positive, with my being given the all clear at the end of the treatment cycle in early 2014. It was a very tough time for myself and my family, but through the loving support of my family, friends and the truly … [Read more...]
[REVIEW] MSI GS60 2QE Ghost Pro – My New Laptop
With my faithful Apple MacPro finally giving up the ghost after 5 years of good service, it was time to go back out to market again for a new personal laptop. I certainly get my moneys-worth out of the laptops I own, and since I only buy a laptop every 3-5 years I wanted to make sure I chose the right one for me. I like the Apple MacBook range of laptops, though this time I was after something a little different. A laptop that I could use for both work and pleasure. I now have … [Read more...]
Havit Slim Laptop Cooling Pad HV-F2056
I’ve recently taken up doing some occasional PC gaming again after many years away. I have always found gaming relaxing and a good way to chill-out in the evenings and weekend. Of course, getting spare time to game is always an issue though it’s amazing where you can find the odd 15 –20 minutes when you look hard enough. My main PC is in the office so gaming from a laptop is the best option for me, as it is obviously portable and means I can sneak the occasional game a home. The … [Read more...]