One of the most frustrating experiences one can have in the kitchen is having blunt knives. Low quality knives either become blunt or break where the blade and handle is joined together. I speak from experience; the immediate thought is, what do I do now? Replace it with an economic version or spend some more money and buy a high quality knife. The decision will be based on your budget. So what should you consider when buying a knife? The material the knife blade is made from. The tang of the knife. The material which is used to manufacture the knife: stainless steel, carbon steel and ceramic are the...

Can you imagine a world without a remote control? I cannot, as we have become so accustomed to the flexibility and comfort that they provide. The greatest test for any person is having a broken remote and then you realize that the remote control saves plenty of energy. The walk between the couch and TV become a real irritating occurrence which tends to force one to replace the remote control. The universal remote control that allows you to pair your remote with the various electronic equipment with it, is the ultimate remote in my mind. That ensures that you use less batteries and have one master...

Software based companies are still buying rivals or start-ups who they believe will add value to their business.  The global economic conditions slowed down the acquisition business in 2009 to a complete standstill. I am not saying the global recession is over but it is interesting to note that in the last few months, companies have aggressively looked at certain options to buy companies. Shareholders do want returns on their investments but also do not want reckless purchases which will hurt their nest egg. A few weeks ago I wrote about HP buying Palm and earlier this week SAP announced that they...

Software is something we cannot live without, whether we want to admit it or not. Following on from my post on Anti-Virus software, I want to have a look at “creative software“. It is the software that designers and web developers use to create graphics, logo’s etc. Unfortunately, the one problem associated with this is the cost to use the proprietary software made by the manufacturers. Adobe, Corel Draw has numerous users all over the world that feel their software provides them with the way to express their creativity digitally. Adobe has unveiled Creative Suite 5 recently to...

If you’re an avid video game player then you would understand that the entire experience requires planning. You need a LCD TV, your console and various games to fully enjoy it. However, you will learn with time that accessories play a vital role in certain situations. When a friend wants to join the action, you will need an extra controller. Certain games require special accessories such as guns, sporting equipment etc. I tend to believe that due to the multiple uses of some of the consoles, like the PlayStation 3 and the Xbox 360, cables and batteries become a necessity. The cables are to...