Published August 3, 2009 · 0 comments

The thought of a pre-built gaming rig is enough to scare most enthusiasts off, a machine from one of the largest PC manufacturers around would make them run at an even faster clip. This one is different though, they’ve got…

Read more Dell XPS 630i, A Gentler Gaming Rig

Published August 3, 2009 · 0 comments

Microsoft had been planning to launch a Windows 7 version, dubbed E Edition, for the European Union which lacked any sort of preloaded web browser which would force the user to find a way to get one on to their…

Read more Windows 7 E Edition Dropped, Balloting In

Published July 31, 2009 · 0 comments

doPDFDeveloper: SoftlandUsage: Create PDF files from any application.doPDF WebsiteWant to cut down on paper? Then print to PDF.  Here’s how……

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Published July 31, 2009 · 0 comments

The mid-tower case generally lacks the number of cooling fan locations allowed by the larger full-tower designs but still retain a loyal following since they don’t take up nearly as much space as their bigger brothers.Ninjalane has a go with…

Read more ThermalTake Element G, Mid-Tower Goes for Cooling Power

Published July 31, 2009 · 0 comments

There used to be a time when storage space was a major issue especially with so many programs and gaming titles using multiple CD installations which lead to mulling over what files to keep. Moving forward to today’s archiving needs…

Read more Seagate's Barracuda LP 2TB Hard Drive, More Space for Your Stuff

Published July 31, 2009 · 0 comments

The freedom a notebook brings allows you to take your work, and or play, with you wherever you travel. Invariably the very act of lugging it around means you’ll likely lose the notebook’s faithful companion the power adapter.OCIA has a…

Read more Cooler Master SNA, Replacement Notebook Power Adapter

Published July 30, 2009 · 0 comments

Adobe’s Flash Player (versions 9.0.159.0 and 10.0.22.87) had a bit of a security issue that could have allowed malicious individuals to crash Windows, Mac, and Linux operating systems and run arbitrary code which could compromise a system.Given how pervasive their…

Read more Adobe Flash Patched, Security Threats Averted….for now

Published July 30, 2009 · 0 comments

The trouble with many video card reviews is they’re generally tested once they’re launched and rarely, if ever, reevaluated with newer drivers or, for that matter, games outside of the insanely demanding first person shooter, RTS, or flight sim environment.Legit…

Read more Nvidia's GeForce GTX 275 vs ATI Radeon HD 4890, Mid-Range Gaming at its Finest

Published July 29, 2009 · 0 comments

Microsoft PowerToysDeveloper: MicrosoftUsage: A myriad of usesPowerToys WebsiteMicrosoft’s Windows XP has been a solid operating system foundation for years now but it seems that it lacks those little things that make an OS shine. Given it was released in 2001…

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Published July 29, 2009 · 0 comments

The long, and strange, pitting Microsoft and Yahoo corporate interests against each other are over. The two companies are teaming up in order to counter Google’s massive stake in the search engine and advertising business.Reports state that Yahoo will be…

Read more Yahoo to Rely on Microsoft Bing Search Engine

Published July 29, 2009 · 0 comments

Photography being what it is, an expensive hobby, tends to be the field where you want quality first and foremost. You’ll see DSLR owners grudgingly stowing their gear for the point-and-shoots which, by their definition, are a quality nightmare.The Micro…

Read more Olympus PEN E-P1, Micro Four Thirds Camera Action