Feature: Apple TV failed me
I recently purchased an Apple TV so that my wife and I could sit in front of the TV with the kids and watch family photos and videos. This sort of works the…
View ArticleInterview: Tré Cates, CEO of Silicon Mountain, maker of the Allio
When I first posted the news of Silicon Mountain/Visionman’s new Allio line of TV/Blu-Ray/PCs, the news seemed to come from nowhere. The company has been a low-profile asset to the PC community and…
View ArticleFeature: Fallout 3 and GTA IV – A retrospective
After a three week addiction that has seen me canceling social appointments, estranging close friends and nearly giving up on real life entirely, I have finally taken Fallout 3 out of my Xbox…
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Feature: Building a Mini-ITX Web Content Filter with Ubuntu
As a new parent, one of my concerns is the possible exposure of my daughter to adult oriented materials when she reaches internet surfing age. I’ve still got some years to go before…
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Feature: Installing and customizing Windows 7 on the HP Mini 1000
I previously reviewed the HP Mini 1000 and not only found a lot to like, but it has become my standard traveling machine, allowing me to leave the MacBook behind, most times. It’s…
View ArticleMIT creates 36nm features using large wavelength light
Boston (MA) – Dr. Rajesh Menon, of MIT’s Research Laboratory of Electronics (RLE), along with graduate students, was able to develop 36nm lines using Absorbance Modulation lithography techniques....
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1979 Asteroids video game being made into a movie
Universal Studios has secured the rights to take the classic Atari video game Asteroids to the big screen following a four-studio bidding war. While no official storyline exists for Asteroids, it will be…
View ArticleFacebook testing new “Ignore” option for friend requests
As Facebook has become popular over the years, like most established large entities on the Internet, the social networking site has also become the target of viruses, spamming, and phishing scam....
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Feature: I was an Apple Store virgin
I did it. I converted over to the “dark side”‘ or just joined the ranks of the Jedi Knights depending on your perspective. I bought a Mac. Though I have used Macs, largely…
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Users upset over “Clear Chat History” being removed from Facebook Chat
Notice something missing from your Facebook chat boxes? Well, if you are a privacy proponent you probably not only noticed it, you are more than likely red in the face about it. As…
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How to: Hacking the Chromebox for maximum performance
Google’s forward push with Chrome OS has been slow and steady. They’ve released several new pieces of hardware, giving companies more options to choose from. Most recently, Samsung and Google offered a...
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Google changes SafeSearch, forces filtered results on users
There’s no shortage of jokes about what the internet is for, but it seems that Google is looking to make it one step more difficult in searching for what many consider explicit content.…
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The Nexus 7 lag dilemma, and why there’s no real fix
Ask anyone who has been using the Nexus 7 about lag, and you'll get an earful. Geek.com did some digging to figure out just what was going on.
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Game of Thrones: The 11 most important differences between the books and show
Game of Thrones is one of the most intricate stories ever filmed, but it pales in comparison to A Song of Ice and Fire.
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