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SanDisk’s WORM Secure Digital Card Retains Data for up to 100 Years
I’m not a betting man, but if I were, I don’t think I’d ever bet against the idea that people like to back up their data and keep it secure. It seems like a given, not just a minor thought. I’d like to think I have a bullet-proof back-up scheme, because I’ve lost data before, and I know just how frustrating it can be, especially when typical recovery methods…
Apple’s iPhone 4 Enjoys Great Reception, Suffers Bad Reception
When pre-orders for Apple’s iPhone 4 went live last week, it became clear very quickly that the company had another rip-roaring success on its hands. According to my Facebook account, some of my friends suffered F5 fever (page refreshing) late into the night, trying and retrying to get their order processed. Even Apple itself seemed to be taken by…
Will the Removal of PCI in Intel’s Upcoming Chipsets Affect You?
When information began to leak out earlier this year regarding the chipsets planned to be paired up with Intel’s upcoming Sandy Bridge processors, the 6-series (P67 as an example), one of the more interesting details about it was the absolute lack of USB 3.0 support, something that many wouldn’t have expected given that the company has…
Windows 7 Sells 150 Million Licenses Since October’s Launch
It’s far from being a secret that Windows 7 has been an overall success, and sales-wise, Microsoft’s Brandon LeBlanc has re-verified that fact with a report that 150 million licenses have been sold since the OS’ launch this past October. Unfortunately, whether or not this number represents the number of customers that have personally purchased a…
Did Intel Admit that GPU’s are Faster than CPU’s?
For most people, there is no such thing as a CPU vs. GPU battle, but for companies like Intel and NVIDIA, there is such a thing, and it’s heated. Naturally, gaming wouldn’t be stellar if the only acceleration came from the GPU, and likewise, we wouldn’t get too far with our OS running off of a GPU, but in between, there exists a battleground where…
Intel’s SSDs Break on Through to Best Buy
In a news post I made on Monday regarding OCZ’s latest 1.8-inch solid-state drives, I mentioned that where 2.5-inch models are concerned, the options are near-limitless. While I believe that to be true, there’s one thing that needs to be considered… where these SSD’s can be found. As enthusiasts, the etail and retail options for purchasing…
10 Cool Things You Didn’t Know About Google
Are you a hardcore Google fan? Think you know all there is to know about the company, it’s practises, and products? You might want to reserve that thought until you take a look at a top ten list produced by social media tracking site Mashable. For example, did you know that it wasn’t until 2001 when the Google homepage logo was truly centered? Prior…
VLC 1.1.0 Brings Improved Codec Support, GPU Decoding and More
When VideoLAN Project released the 1.0.0 version of VLC last fall, it delivered a piece of software well worth its major version increment, thanks to countless bug fixes and a complete framework overhaul. As impressive as that release was, though, the developers seem to have outdone themselves with the just-launched 1.1.0 version which brings…
Secure Your Browsing with EFF’s “HTTPS Everywhere” Firefox Extension
As useful as the Internet clearly is, connecting to it opens up a massive can of worms where personal security is concerned. With everything from malware to viruses to other forms of vulnerability exploits, there’s a lot to consider when trying to improve your PC’s security and personal habits. For bank transactions and other secure portals, a…
Kingston Talks About USB 3.0 HyperX SSD and 64GB SDXC Card
As I’m sure is quite obvious, USB 3.0 was a major focus at this month’s Computex 2010 event , with vendors all over displaying their wares for our perusal. Many USB 3.0 companies at the moment consist of motherboard vendors or enclosure manufacturers, not to mention add-in providers, but there are also those that deliver the…
How is Our Time Spent Online?
How much time would you say you spend online each day… or month? Think about it for a minute and the result might scare you. Of all that time spent online, how exactly are you spending it? Financial information site VisualEconomics has put together a poster with the help of Pew and Nielsen reports to help gain a better understanding of…
Apple’s iOS 4 Introduces Multi-Tasking, Folders and Other Improvements
The moment millions of iPhone and third-gen iPod touch users have been waiting for is here… iOS 4 has been released to the wild. The OS formally known as iPhone OS is now available for installation (via iTunes) and as expected, brings a slew of new features and other enhancements. Of them all, multi-tasking is sure to be the focus of many users…
OCZ Goes Small with 1.8-inch Onyx and Vertex 2 SSDs
If you’re in the market to upgrade your desktop PC or notebook with a solid-state disk, the options are near-limitless, with new models being released all the time. For those which ultra-mobiles though, nettops or some other variant that utilize 1.8-inch drives, options have been much more limited. In fact, the lone SSD at that form-factor I can…
Thermaltake Gears Up for eSports Gaming Peripheral Line
During a meeting with Thermaltake at this year’s CES in January, the company gave us a quick preview of a new gaming peripheral line that would be released later in the year. At Computex, the exposure of this line was amped up in a big way, with numerous keyboards, mice and even gaming headsets on display. It seemed clear to me…
Using Sony’s Media Go to Backup and Restore Your PSP’s Files
I’m not much of an “on-the-go” gamer, but I do appreciate a good handheld console to keep me occupied on a plane, or to help wind me down before I catch some zzz’s. Although I own both a Nintendo DS and Sony PSP, it’s been the latter that has taken the vast majority of my time between them. The games better suit me, and the graphics…
Trojan Discovered in Linux Version of UnrealIRCd
The reasons one might choose to use an alternative OS varies depending on the person, and their goals, but one of the more common arguments made towards using a non-Windows OS is overall PC security. It’s a good one, too. Microsoft’s Windows, as a market-leading OS, has been the target of crackers and less-than-reputable beings…
Early Example of Flash Being Ported to iPhone
Despite the rather enormous hype hovering around Apple’s iPhone 4G, a common complaint over the past couple of months has been the company’s renewed interest in dismissing Adobe’s Flash as being a worthwhile technology. Some people, including me, have simply written off Apple products for the time-being, because as far as…
Microsoft’s Kinect Launching November 4 with 15 Game Titles
Well, it’s official. Microsoft’s heavily-anticipated motion gaming product, Project Natal, will be launching this coming November under the name of Kinect. Similar to the Wii, a motion bar of sorts will be required, but that’s where the comparison to Wii ends. Kinect’s bar features three different cameras, and can be used with no extra controllers at all.
A Look at Game Development During the Amiga Years
If I could choose to relive an era of gaming, it might just be the mid-to-late 80’s. At that time, I was very young, but that’s part of what I believe made video gaming so much fun, and caused the immersion levels to be so high. Even at that time, there were numerous games to play, across a variety of platforms. Personally, I stuck mostly with…
Wicked Laser’s Spyder III Pro Arctic is Ultra-Powerful and Super Affordable
One of the coolest “toys” I’d like to own is a good laser, and I’m sure many of you don’t even need an explanation as to why. Having the ability to burn things with a freaking laser is simply cool, not to mention be able to shoot a beam of light at something a hundred meters away. Many times I’ve come close to ordering one, and the closest I’ve ever…
ASUS Pairs Hydra and Radeon HD 5770 with Immensity Motherboard
One of the cooler aspects of Computex is that at each turn, you may spot a product that causes you to exclaim, “neat!”, “cool!” or “innovative!”. For the most part, we have reason to be excited for a lot of these products, as they’re usually set to be launched in the marketplace not long after the conference. But then there are other products that…
ASUS Updates Lamborghini VX Notebook, Introduces Eee PC Version
The first notebook I ever took for a test drive for the site was ASUS’ Lamborghini VX1 (see, the “test drive” thing works). At that time, I didn’t ponder the future of the series too much, but assumed that there would be plans to unveil a new model every so often. As we see today, that couldn’t be any more true, with ASUS showing off the VX7 at Computex…
NZXT’s External Sentry LXE Fan Controller Available Soon
Where fan controllers are concerned, NZXT has been a popular choice due to aesthetics, performance, features, and of course, price. We’ve taken a look at a few of the company’s models in the past, and all have left us with a sense of satisfaction. The Sentry LXE aims to continue that tradition, as it’s NZXT’s most robust fan controller to date…
Corsair Revives Memory Lighting with Airflow Pro
Corsair had quite a bit to show off at Computex this year, and so far we’ve covered the mid-range Graphite 600T chassis and also the company’s upcoming line of professional power supplies, dubbed the AX series. Also in the company’s suite at the Grand Hyatt was a sweet update to the company’s memory lighting, this time with a product…
OCZ Shows Off HSDL Storage Products
Although the product at OCZ’s booth to really catch our eye was the consumer-grade Revo PCI-Express solid-state disk, the company’s upcoming support for the HSDL interface standard was also rather interesting and worth noting. Haven’t heard of HSDL? Don’t worry… neither did I until I saw it at the company’s booth. HSDL stands for…