There is little doubt that the self-perception of “Mac people” and “PC people” are often completely different, just as the way they look at their counterparts differ. Still, it’s surprising to see just how much difference there is in these perceptions. This graphic by our friends at Hunch breaks down the debate that has been raging for over a decade. Are you a Mac or a PC? Or neither? The debate will go on as long as both computer types dominate the marketplace. Click to enlarge. …

Proponents on both sides of the fence will argue feverishly about how the benefits of their chosen energy preference are better for the environment and the economy. Fukushima put a damper on the arguments for nuclear and the solar community is coming out full force to remind everyone about it. Case in point: this infographic by our friends at 1bog. In it, you’ll see some of key points that make their argument strong in a hypothetical format. Some may consider it unfair to look back with 20/20 hindsight and say “shouldacoulda” but one can’t help to wonder if the situation would be completely different…

Those of us who use Google products such as Gmail, Google Docs, and (of course) search may not be aware of how much it has become embedded in our business and personal lives. It’s like the Sun – always there but often taken for granted. Can you imagine a world without Google? Most would say yes, but if you really think about, it may be hard to imagine. Something or someone else would have to take the places of the various products with the gaping holes left in its absence. This graphic by our friends at SingleGrain Internet Marketing Blog takes the “what if” and visualizes it for us. A Googless world – yes,…

For centuries, the dorm room has been a venue where students sleep, study, and occasionally have some fun. They have often been the home of the latest and greatest tech, a venue for excellent discussions, and the final resting place of 59% of the world’s mini-refrigerators. The evolution of the techie dorm room started accelerating exponentially in the 1990′s as more gadgets became affordable by college students and their parents. Fast forward 20 years and there’s enough equipment in 1 dorm room to power NASA in the 60′s. This graphic by our friends at CourseHero gives us a visual glimpse into…

The pros and cons of educating students online have been debated since the dawn of the Internet. It has proven over recent years to be both successful as well as loaded with major flaws. As more students move online to get their degrees, is the value of the education considered strong enough to take young people from students into the workforce? As the bedroom turns into the classroom for more students every day, they point to cost savings and convenience as the primary reasons for the shift. Is education being hurt as a result? This weekend, we will take a look at the pros and cons and try to make sense…

If you haven’t received an email from a Nigerian Prince, you either don’t check your email enough or you don’t have an email address at all. The ways that scammers operate to get information or cash from unsuspecting victims is humorous to some, but anyone who has been on the losing end would argue that it just isn’t funny. If it never worked, they wouldn’t keep trying. This graphic by our friends at Finally Fast breaks down some of the “cheese” that scammers use to pull people through their maze and out the other end with some or all of the money in their bank accounts gone. Those clever scammers are the…

Can you even remember life without the Internet? It has become such an embedded aspect of our lives that many young people couldn’t imagine not having it. In western society, nearly everything is in some way tied in through the Internet. This graphic by our friends at Grasshopper Group gives us a timeline of events that have led up to today. It hasn’t been around forever but for many, it certainly seems like it. …

Anyone who enjoys the Halo series on XBox will probably recognize the design of these helmets. The similarities are striking, but it’s not by chance. The military and technology companies have been working with them to put together some amazing hardware, that takes it beyond the level of Spartan headgear. You actually get to see and understand what the soldier is seeing, making decisions on the battlefield much easier. This graphic, by our friends at DocShop, takes a look at the future of military vision technology. …

Facebook. If you have an internet connection and a pulse there’s a good chance that you have an account. If you have an account, there’s a good chance that you haven’t made adjustments to your settings to protect your privacy, enhance your experience, or stay as secure as you want to be. It’s a minefield. Facebook has been under fire in the past for having a complicated interface when it comes to personal settings. Despite recent changes they’ve made to the UI, it’s still not very easy without a roadmap. Thanks to our friends at ZoneAlarm, we have just the ticket for you. This graphic gives you everything…

It goes beyond culture. There is science behind the gender-relationships when it comes to colors. A study by John Hallock compares the color preferences among various demographics and takes into account information collected from 22 countries. Our friends at KissMetrics put together this informative infographic that tears down the gender barriers to reveal what really goes on in visualizations. Click any portion to enlarge. Colors by Gender The Color Purple – The most notable gender difference can be seen in the color purple. The study reported that 23% of female participants chose purple…