Posts tagged Charts

Hulu Plus Comparison Chart Pits Hulu, Hulu Plus, and Netflix Libraries Against Each Other [Infographic]

We’ve discussed Hulu Plus’ strengths and shortcomings, but with other services out there, it’s hard to put it all in perspective. Luckily, reader OCEntertainment has created a handy chart to show us what shows Hulu, Hulu Plus, and Netflix offer. More »

Use The Hierarchy of Cleaning to Prioritize Chores [Charts]

Keeping a house, or even a modest apartment, in tip-top shape can feel overwhelming. The Hierarchy of Cleaning aims to help you prioritize your cleaning needs. More »

The Best Airlines for Getting a Frequent Flyer Seat [Charts]

Just because you’ve earned a free ticket through an airlines’ rewards program doesn’t mean you can actually use it. One consulting firm checked how often free ticket seats were available across 60,000 flights this year and charted the sometimes surprising results. More »

Jailbreak Matrix Matches Your iOS Device to the Right Jailbreak Tool [Jailbreak]

Confused on what you need to jailbreak your iOS device? Whether you’ve got a brand new iPad or a first-generation iPod Touch, Jailbreak Matrix dishes the dirt on what you need to jailbreak your device. More »

A No-Excuses Ranking of Airline Dependability [Charts]

The Department of Transportation puts out massive data pile every month on air travel, but it’s dependent on airports, weather, and other factors. Neutralize those variables, like one airplane geek did, and you’ll get a no-excuses ranking of airline dependability. More »

Smartphone Comparison Chart Compares Extensive Smartphone Specs [Infographic]

If you're in the market for a current generation smartphone all the new features and specs can be confusing at best. This extensive—but easy to read!—chart will help you navigate the world of smartphone features and specifications. More »

Microsoft Security Essentials Finds New Malware But Avoids False Positives, Still the Best Free Option [Antivirus]

Microsoft’s free Security Essentials package rates well at removing malware and running light, but what about dealing with brand-new, unidentified bad stuff? Turns out Security Essentials is still the best at figuring out what's bad—while also avoiding annoying false positives. More »

Diagram Designer Is a Free and Simple Diagram Designer [Downloads]

Windows: If you’re looking for a quick and simple way to generate a flowchart, Diagram Designer is a free and lightweight tool for easy flowchart generation. More »

Visualize Energy Use in Terms of What a Kilowatt Accomplishes [Visualization]

Translating the kilowatt usage on your power bill into real world application isn’t the easiest thing to do. This interactive residential energy use chart shows how much energy and money common appliances cost. More »

How Much Battery Life Does Sleep Mode Really Drain? [Battery]

Every milliwatt of battery power is precious. That’s why some shy away from fast-starting, but seemingly battery-draining, “Sleep” or “Suspend” modes on laptops. We measured the actual drain on MacBooks, Windows laptops, and netbooks to determine when sleep makes sense over shutdown. More »