Should you buy this Steam game? - Flowchart

Valve’s Steam has shaken the game industry at it’s core, and has quickly become one of the leaders in gaming retail. It has provided a social, easy and organized world for gamers and game developers — but something that makes Steam so successful is the impulse factor. That game is only $20 right? “Oh, if I pre-order it I get camo for my sniper class!” — this is the downfall of most gamers and their shrinking wallets. Here’s a breakdown of when you should (and shouldn’t) buy a Steam game.

Microsoft's entire map of random companies they have bought - Infographic

If you don’t know how to make it, buy it right? Well, that’s the way Microsoft has worked since day one. One of Microsoft’s recent endevoures was purchasing Skype (and we all hope they won’t screw the pooch), but Microsoft doesn’t just buy companies up — Microsoft also owns huge chunks of Facebook and Apple. The reality is, that’s 3 companies in total, but the list of companies bought by Microsoft is massive, so it’s been broken down into a subway map style infographic.

A brief history of Apple's iPad - Infographic

It goes without saying that the iPod, iPhone and iPad have all left the tech industry scratching it’s head. It’s hard to believe that Apple managed to release a product into a dying and risky market (the tablet market) and turn it into something every other tech company wanted a part of. In the beginning, the iPad was a big joke, and nobody expected it to even dent the tech industry, and much to our surprise, the iPad has become one of the most important pieces of technology in the past two decades.

Here's the difference between Mac and PC users - Infographic

Dodge and Chevy, Pepsi and Coke, and now Mac and PC — when it comes to company rivalry there’s a certain mold that cusomters fit into when selecting which one they want to buy. When you think of the Mac arch-type you automatically think of a college kid, hipster who’s sense of cool comes from his ability to nag his parents to buy him expensive gear. And as for the PC, you tend to think about the businessman; spreadsheets and Power Point presentations galore. Well, this infographic breaks down the two personalities. — More after the jump! 

When you need a break from social media - Infographic

We are all in one way or another dedicated to maintaining our presence online, and enjoying a safe social lifestyle behind the wall of the internet. All of this social stuff is super awesome, but when it boils down to it, it can really effect your every day human interaction. Sometimes you just need to step back from the @ replys and status updates and take a break — this infograph shows the warning signs when you need a detox from social media.

The current state of Social Networks - Infographic

Social Networks are one of those things that rarely survive for more than 3-4 years, and the ruthless struggle for light squishes most before they even get out of beta. When you look at the current selection of Social Networks, they are networks that have been around for quite a while and are quickly reaching a saturation point. Some are thriving and some are bleeding out but one thing is for sure — room is being cleared for (hopefully) innovative new social networks.

Complete iPhone 5 rumor roundup - Infographic

We all know what’s coming and we know it’s going to be big, but how exactly will we know what the new iPhone 5 will look like, and how it will work? Rumors suggest it’ll have a bigger screen, a faster processor, a new look and support for 4G and LTE. The hardest part is knowing what rumors are out there, and how credible they are — NowhereElse breaks it down for you.