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Dell Precision 7730 Review

The Dell Precision 7730 is Dell’s newer entry into the workstation market. Dell have invested in redesigning their workstation and it’s time to see whether that investment has paid off. Even though the Dell Precision 7730 is more compact and more well-designed than its predecessor they still look very similar, and it can be hard to tell the difference between the two. Still, the Precision is part of Dell’s high-performing workstation line and in this review, we want to see whether it stays true to the name it carries.

When it comes to the workstation market, laptop companies are doing all they can to grab a bigger piece of the market. Albeit small, there’s a lot of money in the workstation market due to the high prices of the devices.

Technical Specifications

CPU	Intel Core i7-8800H 4.3GHz
GPU	Nvidia Quadro P3200 6GB
RAM	16GB DDR4 2666MHz
Motherboard	Intel C246
Storage	Samsung SSD M.2 PCIe NVMe 512GB

Physical Form and Shape

Compared to its predecessor the Dell Precision 7730 does very little to differentiate itself. Apart from the slightly more compact case, pretty much everything from the touchpad to the keyboard has remained the same, even the arrangement of the ports is the same.

The form factor of the laptop is still bulky which we find normal for a laptop labelled as a workstation. This does make it harder to carry around and transport, but that is to be expected with a laptop in this category. Workstations are made with power in mind so the form factor is a small trade-off if you’re truly using the device for its internals.

As far as workstations go the Dell Precision 7730 looks in line with most of them. It looks boring on the outside, with a hard plastic finish which luckily doesn’t leave much room for fingerprint stains, even though some may be visible.

Most of the ports are positioned on the back side of the laptop instead of the sides which indicates that this laptop is meant to be connected to more peripherals and maybe even to an external monitor despite the large screen on the laptop itself.

Display

17.3 inches is a big enough display to satisfy any work-related needs and means more space for more applications opened at the same time while allowing for easier multitasking in terms of switching between apps. However, Dell offers more screen options in the different Precision configurations. However, make sure to avoid the cheapest option as the screen doesn’t do the laptop justice, with its poor viewing angles and overall low visibility.

There’s also a 4k IPS option if you feel like spending the money on it, but it’s significantly more expensive.

Battery life

One of the worrying aspects about the Dell Precision 7730 is the battery life. This laptop has a battery of 92 Wh, which is slightly smaller than some of the competitors on the market like the ThinkPad. Even though the battery size is in line with the industry standard of a workstation, size and capacity do not always directly correlate to longevity and good battery life.

With the brightness set to 50%, the battery lasted around 5 hours with web browsing but we do have to keep in mind that the Dell Precision is a really powerful laptop that can pack quite a punch. So the battery life is expected to be shorter than less powerful laptops on the market which is quite normal.

Keyboard and Touchpad

A keyboard is one of the most important aspects of the laptop especially if you want to work directly on the laptop without a stand-alone external keyboard. It’s close to a full-sized keyboard with a Numpad on the right side of the laptop and most of the keys are full-sized instead of the slim, thinner buttons such as the CTRL and ALT on most laptops.

The touchpad looks pretty old-school, with three physical, clickable buttons. Overall it’s quite small and if you like working on the touchpad alone you might find it a little cramped. It’s also positioned a little on the left, instead of the centre which might make it harder to use both the touchpad and keyboard at the same time. Still, the laptop has a lot of connectivity options, with it being a workstation and all so if you find the touchpad hard to use, connecting an external mouse is always an option.

Performance

It’s no surprise that the Dell Precision 7730 performs very smoothly even in heavy applications, due to its beefy internals. Do note there are many configuration options available, and we opted for the one listed in the Technical Specification table in the first section of the review. Furthermore, the laptop performed well in both real usage scenarios and benchmark software such as PCMark.

The processor and GPU have excellent performance easily handling anything you can throw at them. Do keep in mind that running the laptop without a power source and only on the battery will result in approximately 20% less power and performance even though the laptop is quite powerful.

Verdict

Overall, the review unit for this review was worth the price. Even though it’s more expensive it has a premium design with lots of ports and connectivity options, with great performance on both benchmarks and everyday usage scenarios. There are a lot of configuration options so make sure you choose the configuration that fits your needs and budget.

When it comes to the battery life it isn’t exactly the best on the market and when using the laptop on the battery without a power source connected, the performance of the laptop is significantly hindered. The inclusion of a fingerprint reader would have been a nice addition to the price of the laptop.

If the battery life doesn’t bother you, the Dell Precision 7730 is a great option for a workstation that can handle anything you throw at it, as long as it’s connected to a power source.

Dell Inspiron 15 5585 Review

The Dell Inspiron 15 5585 is Dell’s entry into the Ryzen market, bringing great performance and results for budget-conscious users. This model is the AMD replacement for the Intel model of the same laptop, however, the AMD version comes with more than just a CPU replacement.

Overall, the chassis of the laptop, battery life and the general performance of the laptop differ from its Intel counterpart, the Dell 15 5584, as our review will show. This laptop targets the budget audience who wants a good everyday performing laptop, for a lower price.

Technical Specifications

CPU	AMD Ryzen 7 3700U 2.3 – 4 GHz Zen+ Architecture
GPU	AMD Radeon RX Vega 10 – 2048 MB
RAM	16GB 1200 MHz RAM
Motherboard	AMD Promontory
Storage	WDC 512GB SSD
Connectivity	SD Card Reader, USB 2.0, RJ-45, Noble Lock, AC Adapter, USB 3.1, USB-C, HDMI, 3.5mm audio

Physical Form Factor

Dell Inspiron 15 5585 is a good-looking laptop at first glance. If you’ve ever laid your eyes on a Dell XPS this laptop might remind you of it as soon as you look at it. This is done on purpose, and it’s a plus as XPS laptops are very good-looking. You wouldn’t notice that it’s a budget laptop unless you open up the lid, where the budget design comes into play.

The plastic on the insides of the lid is of a very noticeable lower quality than the one on the outer parts of the laptop, and the insides feel empty and not as firm as they could have been. This is especially noticeable when you rest your hands against the keyboard when the plastic starts feeling a little bendy. It’s unfair to compare this laptop to the build quality of the XPS especially when we look at the price, but there’s always room for improvement.

One plus with the chassis is that there are no noticeable creaking sounds when using the laptop, which can be noticed in some of its counterparts and competitors.

Display

When it comes to the screen, the Dell Inspiron comes with an LG IPS 15.6-inch screen which at least in size, is pretty much the standard for the budget laptop category. If you’re looking for a laptop that will allow you to work on the balcony or somewhere outside in direct sunlight, you may be a little disappointed as the laptop comes with a display that’s below average in terms of outdoor brightness when compared to similar laptops on the market.

However, viewing angles are absolutely great and even better than what we’ve seen on other laptop displays previously. Some of the display settings can be toyed with, so the not-so-vibrant colour default colour scheme can be modified to make the laptop colours look more lively if you prefer to have them that way.

Battery Life

At first glance on paper, the 42 Wh battery may seem incapable and small, but that’s certainly not the case when we put it to real-life use. When measured in a WLAN running time test the Dell Inspiron can reach up to 7 hours of uninterrupted battery run time. If charging time is an important factor to you, the laptop can take your battery from 0% – 100% in about 2-2.5 hours which is a little below average but still in the normal range.

Some ultra books in this price range can charge the battery in less than 2 hours, but this isn’t a factor that, at least according to us, is a deal-breaker.

Keyboard and Touchpad

All of the keys on the Dell Inspiron are backlit, which makes it perfect for working in a dark room, especially at night. Size-wise it’s not a desktop-class keyboard but it’s still comfortable enough for people with bigger hands or fingers to be comfortable enough typing for a longer period. There are no dedicated Page Up and Page Down buttons, and the arrow keys are much smaller than normal, which can make it a bit harder to work with applications such as Excel where a lot of data is involved. However, the keys are firm and people who do a lot of typing will surely appreciate it.

The Touchpad comes with invisible keys and has one line in the middle at the bottom of the touchpad to differentiate between right and left-click. It’s all plastic and it feels accurate and smooth independent of the speed at which you are moving your cursor. One downside of the touchpad is the weak click feedback which is insufficient at times and can make it a hassle to work where a lot of clicking is involved.

Speakers

We don’t have many expectations when it comes to speakers on a budget laptop, but the integrated speakers on the Dell Inspiron are good enough when talking about bass reproduction and depth of sound. The only downside is the lack of good enough maximum volume which can struggle to fill even a smaller room. If you are using the laptop for multimedia and the occasional movie or tv show, it should be more than good enough.

Performance

This laptop certainly isn’t a beast when you look at the tech specs on paper. Especially when you look at the integrated GPU. However, this is exactly where the AMD Ryzen with Integrated Graphics shines. It easily outperforms its Intel counterpart, the Core i7-8565U where the CPU performance is similar, but the Ryzen simply outclassed it in GPU performance. The laptop can handle everyday tasks with ease and multitasking is a breeze. If you are a casual gamer, rest assured that you can jump on a gaming session of Rocket League, CS Go or Fortnite without any visible trouble.

Verdict

The Dell Inspiron 15 5585 comes with plenty of power for everyday tasks and can handle them without much trouble. On the outside the build quality is very decent, even premium, whereas the overall chassis on the laptop, especially when the lid is open looks very cheap and plasticky. There are a lot of connectivity options on the laptop with modern ports such as USB 3.1 and a USB Type-C.

Asus FX 503 Gaming Laptop Review – Simple On The Outside But Packed With Surprises

Asus is well-known when it comes to making gaming laptops with peak performance ratings and great looking on the outside. When looking at the FX 503 from the outside, you wouldn’t necessarily notice it’s a gaming laptop straight away. It has four slanting streaks from each corner that converge into an ASUS logo in the middle. We’re not going to lie; the overall design of the laptop makes it stand away from other laptops in the room.

What’s great about the outside design of the laptop is that even though it’s great looking, the gaming aspect isn’t emphasized physically on the outside. The design is very subtle, and it would be hard to tell it’s a gaming laptop unless you open it and notice the red outlines of the buttons on the keyboard and the GTX sticker next to the touchpad. We love this, as it makes the laptop very easy to bring into an office meeting when you’re not gaming. Nobody would know that it’s a laptop meant for gaming, so you should feel perfectly comfortable bringing it into an office meeting with a room full of people.

A Surprisingly Handsome Tinder Date

The ASUS FX503 is one of the laptops that looks much better in person than in any picture online. When you see and hold the laptop in your hands, that’s when you can truly appreciate how good and sleek it looks for a gaming laptop.

Furthermore, it’s packed with different ports and connectivity making it great if you have a lot of different peripherals you want to use with it. You can practically connect anything to it, but let’s go over the ports and connectivity options just to grasp how good this laptop is. On the left side, you will find several ports, including the charging point, an HDMI port and several USB ports. Whereas, the right side of the laptop is packed with a Kensington lock which is a really good safety feature, especially if you’re into the habit of leaving your laptop in the car, an SD card reader and another USB port.

A little miss? But they don’t take way the amazingness of ASUS FX503

The only ports missing are a USB-C port and a Thunderbolt port. We feel that having these ports would have done wonders for the futureproofing of the machine, and it would make it a much better workhorse for people who work daily with these ports. Furthermore, the lack of modern ports means that the user would have to connect other devices through a dongle which is a hassle, but for what the laptop offers it’s so far so good.

ASUS has made ventilation one of the priorities with this laptop which is great because gaming laptops can overheat quite easily which further hinders the performance of the machine. Below the keyboard, you will notice a bunch of lines strewn across the lower body of the laptop, and this is done with the single aim of having better airflow.

As soon as you open the laptop it’s noticeable right away that we’re talking about a gaming laptop. The keyboard buttons are all outlined with the easily recognizable ROG red colour, clearly stating that a gaming beast is hiding beneath the hood. Even though the red colour is almost overused in the gaming world, it’s subtle enough to not bother you if you’re not a fan of it.

ASUS FX 503 Specs

CPU	Intel Core i7-7700HQ @ 2.80GHz (6MB cache, TurboBoost up to 3.8GHz)
RAM	4GB DDR4 2400MHz
GPU	NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 4GB GDDR5
Storage	128GB M.2 SSD + 1TB 7200RPM HDD
Display	15.6″ LED-backlit FHD (1920×1080) 60Hz Anti-Glare Panel with 45% NTSC
Connectivity and ports	Integrated 802.11 AC (2×2) Wi-Fi 3 x USB 3.0 port(s) Type A 1 x RJ45 LAN Jack 1 x HDMI, Support HDMI 2.0 1 x SD Card Reader
Sound and Audio	Built-in Stereo 2W Speakers & Array Microphone ICEpower Technology 1 x Combo Audio Jack (Mic + Headphone)
Battery	4 Cells 64 Whrs Polymer Battery, 180W Adapter

Performance – Can It Handle The Heat?

It doesn’t matter how good a laptop looks unless it brings some serious gaming performance to the table. Looking at the technical specs it’s clear that this laptop is no slouch. But, it’s time to see how those specs translate into real-world usage.

The 128GB M.2 SSD packs some nice performance, and even though it isn’t the best performing SSD on the market, it’s more than enough for an everyday user. You will notice the speed of the SSD especially if you’re transferring from an HDD. It’s a night and day difference. The only downside is the small amount of storage at 128GB, but the 1TB 7200RPM HDD is a good addition. It allows you to store the larger files on it. We advise you to keep only the most important games and apps on the SSD for faster booting and better performance.

It’s powered by an Intel Core i7-7700HQ which packs quite a punch. It scored a 741 in Cinebench which is what we would usually expect from a machine with internals such as the ASUS FX503. In Unigine Heaven it scored a min FPS of 8.5, a max FPS of 96.5 and an average FPS of 50.4. With is with x8 AA, 1600×900 resolution and Ultra Settings with turned of tessellation. The performance is not astounding, it but’s perfectly acceptable and good for the parts it has.

Verdict

The ASUS FX503 is a decent laptop with great performance for the internals it carries. Physically it’s a stunning machine which can work great in both office and gaming scenarios. It has good connectivity options even though it lacks USB-C and Thunderbolt support. The Storage options are good, it has an SSD for the apps you want to boot right away. A 1TB 7200RPM HDD for storing movies and media files accentuates it even more.

Sound-wise the speakers perform greatly for a mid-range laptop. It has a good depth of sound, but the bass is a little lacking. This is expected from a laptop, however, especially for a mid-range one. Furthermore, the keyboard buttons are tactile and comfortable to use for a longer period which is always a big plu. Keyboard user friendliness always mean a lot especially when you’re gaming for hours on end. Overall, the ASUS FX 503 is a laptop we can easily recommend if you’re looking for a decent mid-range laptop. The icing about the laptop is that even with its great features, it does not send buyers breaking the banks.

Asus ZenBook Flip 15 Q535 Review

With the Zenbook Flip Q535, Asus has managed to combine several devices into one. The Zenbook is a tablet and laptop, 2 in 1 with enough power for gaming and everyday tasks. Where once convertible laptops failed to meet the demand of modern applications and gaming, today the newer generation of processors, in this case, the Intel Core i7 – 8550U blasts through tasks and applications with ease.

The Zenbook also comes with a nice build quality, something that we will discuss further in detail in the review below. While the i7 may be the forerunner in the long list of technical specifications, the other details are meaty, and nothing to scoff at either.

Technical Specifications

CPU	Intel Core i7-8550U 4 x 1.8 – 4 GHz, Kaby Lake Refresh
GPU	NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile – 2048 MB, Core: 1493 MHz, Memory: 7000 MHz, GDDR5, Nvidia 382.53, Nvidia Optimus
RAM	16384 MB DDR4-2400, 8GB soldered
Motherboard	Intel Kaby Lake-U + iHDCP 2.2 Premium PCH
Storage	256GB SSD + 2TB HDD
Connectivity	1x USB 3.1 Type-C Gen 2, status LEDs, volume rocker, power-on switch, SD card reader, 3.5 mm audio combo, 2x USB 3, HDMI 1.4, power input

Physical Form Factor

When it comes to the physical form factor of the laptop the most striking feature is the fact that the laptop can completely fold to turn from a laptop into a tablet. This is a great feature, especially for people who work on the go. Having the capability of turning your laptop into a tablet with one move is great for productivity, meaning you can handle tasks more easily on the go.

The second thing you will notice about this laptop is that it’s made out of aluminium. Overall, the colour is something of a dark grey, which is reminiscent more of black, than grey. In terms of quality, the aluminium holds up nicely to pressure tests, including both the bottom base of the laptop and the display lid. We tried applying pressure pretty much everywhere, and the only place the laptop showed signs of giving way to the pressure we applied is the middle of the laptop, and even then only slightly.

If you are a fan of opening the laptop with one hand, in the case of the Asus Zenbook that would be pretty much impossible due to the sturdiness and stiffness of the hinges, which is understandable as the hinges need to support the folding of the laptop.

Display

There are two display options one being the UHD 4K touchscreen, and the other a standard Full HD display. If you are serious about doing work in tablet mode, we’d suggest getting the touch screen UHD.

In terms of brightness, the laptop display was visible even when working solely on the battery, with about 87% in brightness distribution. The Colour contrast is good enough, with some minimal light bleeding at the edges of the screen which is not ideal. But the Asus Zenbook is still rocking a UHD display, so the image quality especially when looking at still photos looks very high quality.

Do keep in mind that this model comes with a glossy display which can make it harder to work in places where there is direct sunlight, as it reflects easily off the screen making it hard to see what’s happening on the laptop.

Battery Life

Having the option of working in tablet mode would be worthless without good battery life, and this is of vital importance to one of the main features of the laptop. Unfortunately, this particular model has very high energy consumption rates, so running time on battery alone is far from ideal.

Even though the battery is relatively large at 52 KWh the standard WLAN test gave the laptop around 5 hours of battery life. If you want to charge the laptop from 0% to 100% you would have to wait around 2 hours of charging, which is a little below average. Of course, the performance is significantly decreased when working on a laptop powered only on battery alone. If you want to have any serious work done you would have to plug the laptop into a power socket.

Keyboard And Touchpad

The keyboard of the Asus is backlit and well organized. Backlighting allows for work in environments with low light, which is always a plus. In terms of size, the keys are big enough for people with bigger fingers and hands, and they have a smooth and flat surface which doesn’t make them uncomfortable to use even after long periods of typing. The short travel point may take some getting used to, but otherwise, the keyboard is perfectly fine for prolonged use.

Some of the keys are a little smaller like the “Enter” of the Numpad, and the arrow keys are smaller. This takes some getting used to but overall the keyboard is of very decent quality.

When comes to the touchpad it has a smooth surface, and it performs smoothly as well. There’s an area of low touch recognition around the bottom of the touchpad but this isn’t a big deal as that part of the touchpad is rarely used. Overall, a very smooth touchpad which will let you perform your daily tasks with ease, without the need to carry a dedicated mouse with you wherever you go.

Touch Screen

The touch screen works great whether you use it with a stylus, or with your hand. In our review, we didn’t notice any problems with it, and it performed flawlessly. If this is something you care about, the touchscreen of the Asus will make you happy.

Performance

Thanks to a great CPU and a mid-range gaming GPU the Asus Zenbook can easily compete with some of the gaming laptops on the market today. It won’t play all modern games at High Present and 60fps, but if you want to do some light to medium gaming, this laptop will handle games with more than enough power. For work-related tasks, the laptop handles applications with ease.

Verdict

If you want a good-performing laptop with a touchscreen, and that can act as a tablet with its foldable design, the Asus Zenbook is great. It offers plenty of storage, a good display and plenty of performance for any task or application you may want to throw at it. For working on the go, folding into a tablet and working on the touch screen is great. Overall, for the price range, the Asus Zenbook does exactly what it’s supposed to do, and more.

Best WordPress Hosting Convesio

Many people know that in order to get cheaper and faster-hosting services you must look for a WordPress Hosting provider. Although choosing a host may seem like a serious challenge nowadays, knowing what specifications are important for you might get you closer to a good host.

Our pick for the best WordPress hosting goes to Convesio, as it has some very great features that can please every person. In this article, we will reveal why Convesio is the best WordPress hosting provider at the moment and why every person should know about it when searching for a good WordPress hosting provider.

What is WordPress Hosting?

WordPress hosting is a special service that allows a person to run their own WordPress site on the internet. This type of hosting offers highly secure and fast websites, as well as daily backups, flexibility, WordPress updates, and website uptime.

It will surely save a lot of time and it ensures that the website is running smoothly. But if you want to improve your website’s SEO and expand the user traffic, then you will have to choose a trusted WordPress hosting provider.

Additionally, the WordPress host’s job is also to speed up the installation of the website, simplify it, and protect it. Also, with WordPress hosting, you will get a server storage space for all of the site’s files and media.

Why Choose Convesio as a WordPress Hosting Provider?

Convesio is the world’s first and also the fastest WordPress hosting service that is making use of Docker containers and scalable CDN networks in order to share the website content at lightning speed all around the world.

It also assures the clients that their site will load very fast for all of their customers, regardless of where they are accessing the website. The Convesio services are constructed to be more reliable and secure, assuring that the client’s website is always active.

This hosting provider will also assist its clients with protecting their websites from unwanted spammers and hackers. Convesio allows its clients to publish their own WordPress website with just three clicks and without the need to write a single line of code.

The Benefits of Using Convesio as a WordPress Hosting Provider

There are many advantages to choosing Convesio as your WordPress hosting provider. Below we will reveal some of them, as there are truly many.

Consistent Uptime

Convesio uses load-balancer containers in order to lower the website’s traffic load, which means that its servers will never go down. Unlike other websites on the internet that go down for an unknown amount of time, your website will stay up and running all of the time.

Fast Caching

Page caching is a well-known method for making dynamic content static, which can speed up the WordPress website by between 2 and 5 times. This is because the website’s content is generated every time a visitor makes a request. The server-level caching layer from Convesio can be used in many ways.

Database Cluster

If you don’t know what a database cluster is, then you should know that it is a set of databases that are managed by a single database server, which is constantly running. Convesio’s WordPress sites are running on some very powerful MySQL servers. These servers allow multiple users to create and manage a database, and it ensures that the website’s requests are processed accurately.

Self-Recovery

One of the most time-consuming as well as dangerous tasks when running a hosted website is restoring a web-hosted database. Because of that, Convesio has a self-restoration data feature that will protect every WordPress website from these types of dangers. This self-restoration data feature always keeps a backup of the website’s data and restores it if your website goes down.

Security

Convesio uses the latest security measures in order to assist its clients in scanning and monitoring for certain unexpected security threats. Additionally, its security features enable the clients to edit the code, the environment variables, and the configurations in advance in order to avoid any type of malware or other threats.

Optimized Speed

The WordPress websites which are hosted by Convesio feature a high optimizing speed thanks to its page caching and clustered database. Thanks to HTTP/2, the speed of your website will improve while also conserving the data bandwidth.

Automatic Backup

Every person that is using Convesio as a host for a WordPress website is allowed to easily clone, back up, and restore their website. It will automatically back up the client’s data, however, they will have to schedule the backup somewhere between every 3 hours and every 15 days. This backup system will add another layer of security to the client’s website, as it will store their data in a different location.

Application Monitoring

Another important benefit is the utilization of application performance monitoring (APM), which makes sure that the applications are running smoothly. Convesio provides its clients with the opportunity to monitor their websites at the WordPress application level, which means that every change will need to be approved before it gets implemented.

Moneyback Guarantee

Convesio is a trustworthy, reliable, and cost-effective web hosting company on the market. It offers its potential clients a one-month free trial, where everyone can apply without the need to provide any credit card information.

Convesio Pricing Information

Convesio’s pricing is amongst the most aggressive in the industry, but that is reasonable as it offers many benefits to the clients, as you can read from the above section. The prizes that Convesio is charging are the following:

You can establish a free WordPress website hosted by Convesio that features an allotted storage space of 512 MB
Convesio’s monthly entry-level plan required $15 per month and it provides the client with a maximum page visitors of 10,000 per month
If the client asks for a monthly page visit of more than 25k, then the cost will be $25 per month
Clients that need extra resources can apply for a monthly plan that costs $50. This hosting service comes with 2GB of storage space, as well as four virtual CPUs with 16 PHP workers, which allows the clients to satisfy all of their website needs

Acer Aspire 7 (A717-71G) Review

Acer’s new entry to the gaming laptop market with their Acer Aspire 7 is worth taking note of. The laptop looks sleek and well designed on the outside, but it lacks some of the trademarks features its competitors in the same, or similar price range and market have had for a while now. Even though its internals gives out a gaming laptop vibe, Acer is trying to position the Acer Aspire 7 as a multimedia all-rounder laptop[. It’s an argument that has a decent amount of truth to it, but with some of the Aspire 7’s limitations, we’ll try to see how far that argument can take the laptop.

Technical Specifications

CPU	Core i7-7700HQ 3.8Ghz
GPU	GTX 1060 6GB
RAM	8GB DDR4 2400Mhz
STORAGE	1GB 5400 RPM

How Well Built Is The Laptop?

If we take a look at the bulkiness of the laptop, it measures around 27mm which easily puts it in the bulky category. This is a laptop, so the big screen added with the bit of bulk, makes it a bit harder to carry around and transport. If you like gaming on the move, this might be a little bit of a problem, but overall, it shouldn’t cause you too much trouble.

The material covering the lid of the laptop is brushed aluminium which makes the laptop look a little more premium and gives it a certain sturdiness in the middle, except for the bottom chin due to the distances at which the hinges have been placed. It feels a little flexible and prone to bending, but this won’t cause any problems in an ordinary usage scenario.

Furthermore, the laptop comes equipped with a USB-C port, LAN port, HDMI, USB 3.0, 3.5mm audio jack and 2 USB 2.0 ports. Pretty standard for a laptop, and will suffice for most users. The addition of a Kensington lock and Thunderbolt support would have been nice, but sadly it’s lacking here.

Overall, it’s missing the key marker of a gaming laptop physically speaking, which can either be an advantage, or disadvantage depending on what you want to use the laptop for primarily. The design is clean enough so you can bring it into work without anyone knowing that it’s a gaming laptop which is a plus in some scenarios. However, if you want cool RGB lights and coloured keyboard keys, this laptop isn’t for you.

Is The Screen On Par For a Multimedia or Gaming Laptop?

The first thing you’ll notice when unboxing the laptop is the big 17-inch screen. At one point in time, 17 inches used to be the standard for desktop monitors, and with good reason. When put on a laptop, the 17-inch screen does look huge, and it would be perfect for playing FPS games with a wider FOV or watching movies and TV shows. While the bigger screen is a plus it’s not only the size that matters.

It has a pixel density of 127ppi, with great viewing angles. Furthermore, the Acer Aspire 7’s maximum brightness settings are bright indeed and are perfect for viewing in direct sunlight if your desk happens to be positioned against a window, or in a place where a lot of sunlight comes in. It has a decent sRGB range coverage and colour reproduction. Overall, it’s not the best laptop screen on the market, but do remember that this is a budget gaming laptop. When considering that, the screen is more than decent and will be perfect for multimedia consumption.

Battery Life

The battery life is relatively good considering this is a Windows laptop. Overall web browsing should give you about 6-7 hours of light web browsing without media playback in the background while watching movies or tv shows will make the laptop last about 4 hours on average, which isn’t bad at all.

Gaming on the other hand will give you around 1 hour and 30 minutes which is ok for a quick and light gaming session. However, if you want to play heavier games you have to use the charger because of the lack of power when the laptop is running on the battery which will result in poor fps, and because it will run out fast.

Touchpad and Keyboard

The Keyboard is wide enough to be comfortably used for hours on end, and the placement of the keys is great. On the right side, you will find a num pad which is a bit smaller and can make things a bit difficult if you have large fingers, but overall the experience of using the keyboard is very close to using a full-size desktop PC keyboard which is a big plus.

When it comes to the touchpad it has some positives and some negatives attached to it. It’s placed a little on the left which can impair the default hand placement on the WASD keys, but its responsiveness is decent for both moving the cursor and scrolling up and down. It doesn’t detect movement at the edges which are good for preventing accidental movement of the cursor.

You can also configure hand gestures of up to 3 fingers which is always a good addition.

Performance

The Acer Aspire 7 comes with an i7-7700HQ 3.8 GHz processor which is still very capable to this day. Running Office applications or applications such as Photoshop and Illustrator can be done without hassle and the laptop handles them perfectly. Opening more than one application at the same time can be limited by the RAM of 8GB, which is a little low for a gaming/productivity laptop. 16GB RAM is pretty much the standard nowadays and with good reason.

Furthermore, the GTX 1060 6GB is a very decent performing GPU even today, easily matching up to the GTX2060 with a very small percentage in the performance difference. It can handle most modern games at a Medium graphical present which is more than decent if you are a light gamer. If you are planning on playing FPS games for more frames it would be wise to tweak the graphical settings individually to best suit your needs.

Verdict

Overall, the Acer Aspire 7 is very decent gaming and multimedia laptop. The downsides are the 8GB RAM and the 1TB 5400rpm HDD, but both the RAM and Storage can be upgraded for more performance if needed. The laptop has an SSD expansion slot, which is the first thing you should upgrade if you’re considering buying the laptop.

A big 17-inch screen will do any games and movies justice and it can be used in direct sunlight without too much trouble due to the high brightness of the screen. For the price point, it’s hard to beat the performance and overall looks of the laptop.

WordPress Developer in Lake Zurich

Whether you are looking to hire a WordPress developer or maybe you just want to improve your knowledge as a recruiter at your company, being able to make good hires, means that you must know the details about the position you are recruiting for. WordPress is one of the most popular web platforms on the internet today, and it’s powering over 35% of all websites currently on the internet.

Almost all businesses use WordPress, especially the startups or small businesses that don’t have the budget to have a website built from the ground up. Still, some WordPress developers can do wonders with the platform, and make the website looks as professional as any other website. In this article, we’ll go over some key skills that set developers apart from each other in quality, rather than quantity.

Must have WordPress Skills

Of course, basic knowledge of the platform is a must. Knowing how to find your way around the admin panel, how to troubleshoot the most common problems in WordPress, what plugins are and how to install them etc. Now we’ll go into more detail about some of the more technical aspects you need to know to be a better WordPress developer.

HTML

HTML stands for Hypertext Markup Language, and it’s the backbone of any website. It’s used to define the overall structure of the website and it’s not exactly a programming language. It’s a markup language that is used to define the different elements on the website so the internet browser can discern them from one another.

Today there are a lot of ready-made websites and template builders that allow you to drag and drop objects on the website but knowing HTML will allow you to go up and beyond in terms of your value to the team and the company you work for.

CSS

CSS stands for Cascading Style Sheets and it’s what makes the visual side of the website appealing. You could have a plain website with only text displayed, but those times are over and gone. Knowing custom CSS will allow you to dabble in code and further customize the website, in a way a drag-and-drop builder couldn’t.

This is a skill that will set you apart from other developers and allow you to create stunning websites, which will make your clients drop their jaws. If you want to be a good developer, knowing CSS is a must.

JavaScript

If you want to build an interactive website with a lot of functions, JavaScript is the way to go. To implement JavaScript more efficiently it’s good to know HTML and CSS as well, as they lay the groundwork for how the website looks and feels. JavaScript is the icing on the cake, and it can add tons of functionality to the website.

JavaScript has exploded in popularity in recent years, and now there are dozens of great JavaScript libraries that allow you to add lots of dynamic elements to the website and make the website more interactive than ever.

PHP

PHP is the cornerstone of WordPress. WordPress was built using PHP, so it’s no wonder that it’s a must-have skill if you want to become a professional WordPress developer. Its aimed at web development to transform you into a power user. Even though it’s been falling out of the graces of the developers lately, it’s still crucial to know if you are serious about learning WordPress.

It enables you to connect different databases to the interface of WordPress which can make the website you are building much more powerful.

Learn The Platform

As we said, in the beginning, having at least a general familiarity with the WordPress platform is a must if you want to have to do anything with WordPress. Know how to install and set up a WordPress installation, how to troubleshoot the most common problems associated with WordPress and knowing which plugins to install and how.

Plugins can be a little tricky as they can cause some serious issues with WordPress so researching the plugins you install is something that you should seriously consider. Also knowing how to fix the most common problems related to plugins is a lifesaver in many situations.

SEO

Usually, SEO and WordPress development are completely different skillsets, but if you want to be competitive in the everchanging development market, knowing SEO is key. It stands for Search Engine Optimization, and it will allow you to optimize the website you are building so it shows up in search results more often, and higher in the results.

On-site website optimization is important, and a skill the modern WordPress developer should possess. Knowing how crawlers, metatags, keywords, and sitemaps work will help you optimize the WordPress website you’re building much better, and much more efficient.

Internet Security

We live in a turbulent world, one in which companies are almost always under a threat of an internet attack of some sort. Cybercrime is on the rise, and companies are investing millions of dollars in securing websites and protecting their companies from cyber-attacks. Being aware of the most prominent security risks on the web today and knowing how to protect the website against them is a must.

Research the most dangerous vulnerabilities of WordPress and learn how to protect the website from them. It may save you a lot of trouble down the road, and it will make your client or employer appreciate you much more.

Keeping Up With Changes

This is maybe the most important skill you can have in general. Always read on new things, learn about WordPress updates and what’s new and what has been improved. Be aware of the bugs that come with the new version so you can protect your website from them, and learn how to fix them.

Learn new technologies that will help you further develop the website, bringing extra value to your team, company or yourself. Learning stuff is mostly free nowadays, so you can find some tutorials and blogs to stay updated.

WordPress SEO Services

Improving the WordPress SEO is a key element in any digital marketing strategy where the end product is to get more traffic to your website. In this article, we will reveal the importance of acquiring SEO services for a WordPress website and its advantages.

What Is SEO and Why Is It Important?

Search Engine Optimization (SEO) is a set of practices that are used by a website owner in order to get more traffic by ranking its website higher in the search engines. It is simply about making a website that has optimized code and perfect formatting that will make it super easy for the search engines to find the owner’s website.

When people are searching for a certain topic that you write about on your WordPress site, your SEO content will appear higher in the search results and with that more people will click on your website. The search engines are often the biggest source of traffic for the majority of websites, which is why using SEO services is very important.

Search engines such as Google, Yahoo, and Bing, use advanced algorithms in order to understand and rank featured pages in the right order in the search results. However, those advanced algorithms aren’t perfect as they still need some help in order to understand what the content is about.

If your website content isn’t optimized, then the search engines wouldn’t know how to rank it. With that, your website won’t appear on the search results pages when people are searching for the topics that you write about, which will make you miss out on a lot of traffic.

How Does WordPress SEO Works?

WordPress provides its users with many easy-to-use on-page SEO controls like title tags, image tags, custom page URLs, static page features, and blog page features. All of these elements are built into the WordPress platform and are working alongside all of the WordPress page builder tools and themes.

However, organizing the most technical SEO improvements in a WordPress website requires adding certain custom coding in order to core theme templates, which can be very tricky to do. Instead of that, most users are shifting towards WordPress SEO plugins to expand many features and simplify a lot of tasks within WordPress.

What Are WordPress SEO Services?

There are loads of WordPress SEO services, but the most commonly used are keyword research, content creation, competitor analysis, local SEO, content optimization, regular reporting, technical SEO audits, citation management, and website speed audits.

Many people are wondering why they would need SEO services from someone else when WordPress is so user-friendly. Well, the answer is pretty simple there wouldn’t exist an industry of SEO services for WordPress if there wasn’t a big demand.

Benefits of Using WordPress SEO Services

There are many benefits to using SEO services for your WordPress website, but the most obvious one is that you won’t have to do it yourself, as it requires specific knowledge and time to do that. If you aren’t familiar with all the tools that WordPress is offering, then you will waste a lot of your time on tedious tasks that certain people can do more efficiently.

WordPress makes web design much easier for its clients but if you don’t have the required web design experience, then things won’t be very easy. Just because WordPress is optimizing certain features for its clients, doesn’t mean that they are optimizing the right content that can satisfy Google’s algorithm.

Acquiring someone with professional web development experience, especially on WordPress, will provide you with a lot of benefits. The most benefits will be provided to your website if they have a good SEO experience.

One last thing that is important to note is that you should avoid any person or company that is assuring you that they will rank your WordPress site to the top of a Google search in just a week. You must understand that SEO is an ongoing process that requires time to develop.

Is Acquiring WordPress SEO Services Worth It?

Acquiring a company that offers SEO services to WordPress websites is always worth it, as it comes with major benefits, where the most important one is increasing your website traffic. One thing to remember when using SEO services is that SEO is a marathon, not a sprint.

The company that offers SEO services will help your website when Google updates their algorithm, when it is time to make a new website, or when certain practices evolve in your industry. All of these things will be offered to your WordPress website right on time to gain an advantage over your competitors.

Your acquired SEO company will come well prepared with highly knowledgeable SEO experts that will develop an awareness of your company, its goals, and its website. Ranking your website on the first page on the Google search results instead of on the second page could literally make the difference for your business, especially if you are operating locally.

Nowadays, it is unimaginable for a business to survive for a very long time without organic traffic. Ads are a great way to attract potential clients, as well as social media, but the people that you want to target in the first place are often in need to find you and not the other way around.

How Long Will It Take To See Results?

As we mentioned before, it takes time for the SEOs to show results. Sadly, it isn’t as instant as social media marketing, email, chains, or PPC ads, but it is more effective than all of them. Most marketers are now preferring the use of SEOs to PPC as it is a more valuable resource that comes with a lower cost.

SEO brings organic traffic onto your website that is more likely to become a client of yours by purchasing your products and services. The CTRs tend to be higher, but so do your overall ROI and conversion rates.

The timeframe for seeing results from an SEO depends on certain factors such as the sale strategy, how old is your website, and online behaviour.

Hvor mye koster det å bygge en nettside?

Det er ikke en hemmelighet at det å ha en online tilstedeværelse er avgjørende for bedrifter i dagens digitale tidsalder. Men det mange bedriftseiere ikke vet er hvor mye det faktisk koster å bygge en nettside.

I dette blogginnlegget vil vi bryte ned kostnadene ved utvikling av nettsteder og gi deg et estimat på hvor mye nettstedet ditt kan koste å bygge. Det kan hende det både er billigere og dyrere enn du hadde sett for deg. Uansett er dette en kostnad som vil være verdt det.

Ulike deler av å bygge en nettside

Det er flere komponenter som utgjør byggeprosessen av en nettside. Først og fremst bør du sikre finansiering. Da er det lurt å sammenligne lån for å få best mulig renter, avgifter og gebyrer, og nedbetalingstid. Når du har fått finansieringen på plass, kan du kontakte forskjellige utviklere for å motta priser.

De kan fortelle deg at ulike deler av byggeprosessen vil påvirke prisen. Nedenfor skal vi ta en titt på de forskjellige komponentene som utgjør nettsidebygging:

Nettsidedesign.
Webhotell.
Registrering av domenenavn.
Utvikling av nettsider.

Nettsidedesign

Kostnaden for webdesign kan variere mye avhengig av kompleksiteten og størrelsen på nettstedet ditt. Et enkelt nettsteddesign kan koste så lite som 5 000 kr, mens mer komplekse design med tilpassede funksjoner kan koste oppover 500 000 kr. Den gjennomsnittlige kostnaden for webdesign er imidlertid rundt 20 000 kr.

Hvis du er en bedrift som har hatt en nettside en stund, kan du være komfortabel med CMS-en du bruker for øyeblikket. Eller alternativt kan du være frustrert over CMS-en du har brukt og derfor klar til å prøve noe nytt. Det mest populære og mest brukte innholdsstyringssystemet er selvfølgelig WordPress, på grunn av dets brukervennlighet og 100 % tilpassbare design. Men hver bedrift har unike problemer som må løses, og til syvende og sist er kanskje ikke riktig CMS for din bedrift det beste valget for andres.

Vi anbefaler å undersøke hvert av de beste CMS-alternativene, rådføre deg med nettstedets designteam og ta en informert beslutning ved å bruke informasjonen du samler inn.

Webhotell

Nettstedshosting er en annen komponent i nettstedutvikling som kan variere i pris. Hostingleverandører tilbyr en rekke planer med forskjellige funksjoner, så det er viktig å velge en som passer dine behov og budsjett. Den gjennomsnittlige kostnaden for webhotell er rundt 500 kr per måned.

Domenenavnregistrering

Domenenavnregistrering er prosessen med å registrere et nettsteds domenenavn (f.eks. example.com). Kostnaden for denne tjenesten varierer avhengig av domeneutvidelsen (.no, .com, .net, .org, etc.) og kan variere fra 0 til 30 000 kr årlig. Sistnevnte er veldig sjelden. I Norge koster det normalt noen hundre kroner å ha et .no-domene.

Utvikling av nettsider

Kostnaden for nettsideutvikling avhenger av typen nettside du bygger og funksjonene du trenger. Generelt sett varierer kostnadene for å utvikle en enkelt nettside fra 500 kr til 2 000 kr. Imidlertid kan større og mer komplekse nettsteder koste titusenvis av kroner å utvikle.

Det kan være store summer å spare her ved å se til utlandet for arbeidskraft. I land som India sitter det mye billig kompetanse. Ulempen er at det også er mange useriøse aktører, og dessuten kan språkbarrieren bli vanskelige å overkomme.

Hvem er brukerene dine?

Dette kan virke som en enkel sak, men du vil bli overrasket over hvor mange nettstedsprosjekter som har blitt fullført uten en skikkelig brukerprofilanalyse. For å lage et nettsted som oppfyller behovene til de viktigste målgruppene dine, må du først fordype deg i hvem disse personene er, og hvorfor de kommer til nettstedet ditt.

Det er ikke uvanlig at én bedrift har flere primære brukergrupper, og det kan være du retter deg mot handel, affiliate eller bare generelle annonser på nettsiden.

For eksempel vil et nettsted for en legeklinikk sannsynligvis velge sine pasienter som sitt primære publikum. Men hvis helsepersonell som jobber ved klinikken også går inn på nettsiden for å oppdatere klientinformasjon, planlegge avtaler, svare på offentlige henvendelser og legge ut oppdateringer, så bør også internhelsepersonell anses som primærbrukere.

Før du kontakter et nettstedsutviklingsselskap, er det viktig å begrense brukerpublikummet, identifisere hvorfor de kommer til nettstedet ditt, og vurdere hvordan du endrer nettstedet ditt for bedre å møte deres behov.

Estimere kostnadene for nettstedet ditt

Nå som vi har en ide om hva som går inn i utvikling av nettsteder, la oss anslå kostnadene ved å bygge et nettsted. Tabellen nedenfor gir et estimat over kostnadene for å utvikle ulike typer nettsteder:

Grunnleggende nettside: 20 000 kr.
Nettside for småbedrifter: 50 000 kr.
Grunnleggende nettbutikk: 150 000 kr.
Omfattende nettbutikk: 500 000 kr ++

Sammendrag

Som du kan se, varierer kostnadene for å bygge et nettsted mye avhengig av størrelsen og kompleksiteten. Derfor er det best å kontakte en utvikler direkte, slik at du får et spesifikt tilbud.

Nye spennende måter å tjene penger på

Det er alltid noen av oss som hele tiden er på søken etter nye måter å tjene litt ekstra penger på, og noen tjener faktisk mer enn nok penger på ekstra jobben sin til å kunne slutte i den vanlige jobben. Et alternativ om du trenger penger er snabblån sms, som kan gi deg rask tilgang til penger når du trenger de.

Med dagens teknologi og tilgang til internett er det utallige måter å tjene de ekstra kronene på. man trenger ikke lenger å være fysisk tilstede på en arbeidsplass for å kunne utføre en jobb. Så lenge man har tilgang til internett og en laptop så er man berget i de aller fleste tilfeller når det gjelder online jobber.

Online Jobber

Det er en rekke online jobber man kan påta seg ved å utnytte, eller man bør vel heller si bruke, kunnskapen man har tilegnet seg. kan man for eksempel mange språk flytende eller på en A1 nivå, så er det drøssevis med jobber som oversetter, både skriftlig og muntlig oversetter tilbys jobb daglig på nettsider freelancere benytter seg av. Er det spesielle språk man kan som det ikke er så mange som prater, kan man faktisk få riktig godt betalt for en jobb for å oversette 5-6000 ord.

Er man av den kreative sorten der man uttrykker seg godt i skrivemåten, kan man også enkelt skaffe seg klienter som trenger skribenter innen ulike bransjer. Det søkes stadig etter skribenter i en rekke bransjer. Bransjer som er veldig hot for tiden å være skribent for er for eksempel igaming og online casino verden. Interessen og populariteten har gjort denne bransjen veldig ettertraktet for mange. Det lanseres nesten vær dag nye online casinoer som trenger innhold på siden på norsk. Her kan man faktisk slå to fluer i ett smekk ved å være både oversetter og skribent. å være skribent for igaming industrien innebærer ofte at man skriver anmeldelser for ulike nettcasinoer.

Affiliate programmer

Har man for eksempel svært gode kunnskaper i et felt, i dette tilfellet kan vi bruke igaming og online casino som eksempel, kan man enkelt bli en affiliate for online casinoer. Man trenger i grunn ingen kunnskap om online casino, så lenge man er flink til å markedsføre det bestemte casinoet på ulike sosiale medier.

Å være affiliate innebærer rett og slett at man driver med markedsføring for et bestemt firma eller bedrift (i dette tilfellet et online casino). Man vil her tjene penger ved at andre mennesker begynner å spille på det casinoet. I affiliate programmet kan det variere fra casino til casino, hvor mye man kan tjene per spiller som benytter seg av affiliate linken. Men måten man tjener på er en viss prosentandel av en spillers foretatte innskudd per måned. Får man en stor spiller med på et casino er det ikke umulig at man kan tjene et firesifret beløp per måned. Dette beløpet vil man få hver eneste måned så lenge den spilleren spiller på casinoet. det er ikke noe tak på hvor mange spillere man kan verve. desto flere spillere man får med, desto mer tjener man. Etter en liten stund når man har skaffet en del spillere, trenger man i praksis ikke å foreta seg noe. Pengene vil bare rulle inn hver måned. Enklere enn dette kan det ikke bli.