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Rain creates an unwanted waterfront - LETTER Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 3:16PMThere's nothing quite like wondering how much water will be in my basement this time, and if maybe I should leave work early and put sandbags out on the sidewalk. This isn't because my house is not properly built.[...]
12 July 2011 Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 10:04AMIf implemented, Julia Gillard's proposed carbon price starting at $23 per tonne will push us closer to economic stagnation.
HP says Oracle is taking cheap shots Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 6:07AMThe maker of jolly expensive printer ink HP has hit back at Oracle's claim last month that it is trying to conceal information that would weaken its position in the case.
Investors wary of PC sales after Micron results Monday, July 4, 2011 @ 9:26AMSAN FRANCISCO - Wall Street’s concerns about already-tepid sales of personal computers intensified after chipmaker Micron Technology Inc. posted disappointing results and warned about slow sales of DRAM memory.
HTC Sensation 4G Review - A Sensational Smartphone Thursday, June 30, 2011 @ 11:53PMI like what HTC has been up to lately. Rather than fighting a race to the bottom with endless soulless variants of the same piece of hardware in a crowded (and fiercely competitive) Android handset market, it’s trying to grow beyond just being a handset manufacturer. The combination of unique industrial design and (love it or hate it) custom software in the form of Sense are making HTC a force ...
Mystery Case Files:... Monday, June 27, 2011 @ 8:36PMAt first glance, Mystery Case Files: The Malgrave Incident looks like another bit of casual flotsam in a sea of Wii shovelware, which is a shame, because behind its dull box art and a title that makes it sound like a Wii port of some bargain bin PC dud, it's actually a quality game.
Duke Nukem Forever review Monday, June 20, 2011 @ 6:10PMIf you love crass jokes of poor taste, hire this game. If you want a quality game, steer clear of it.
Asus Eee PC 1015B Monday, June 20, 2011 @ 4:01PMThe Asus Eee PC 1015B offers a basic netbook for under $300, a price low enough to overlook a few flaws, like slow performance and a cramped keyboard.
The Best Deal of the Day [Dealzmodo] Monday, June 20, 2011 @ 2:17PM# dealzmodo Boba Fett got a raw deal in the Star Wars trilogy. Where were his speaking parts? What is he, a Nintendo character? I get the feeling George Lucas was just using Boba Fett for his body. More »
As Vancouver recovers, focus shifts to laying charges Friday, June 17, 2011 @ 11:34AMVancouver police are preparing to lay their first charges in connection with the riot that damaged an estimated 50 downtown buildings after the Stanley Cup final.
Dell Won't (Can't) Grow - Sell DELL Thursday, June 16, 2011 @ 4:46PMJun. 16 2011 - 4:37 pm | 2,523 views | 0 recommendations | 6 comments Dell is a dog. From $25/share a decade ago the company rose to around $40/share around 2005, only to collapse.
Hitting spammers where it hurts Tuesday, June 14, 2011 @ 10:40PMMANILA, Philippines -- Spam is almost as old as the Internet. For most us, it has become a natural part of the online landscape. We have come to accept it and learned to live with it. Part of the blame, I think, should go to the email service providers and how they are for the most part able to keep those unsolicited and unwanted email messages stuffed and locked away in our Spam folders. The ...
Apple iCloud vs Google vs Amazon Cloud Drive vs Dropbox vs Microsoft SkyDrive Tuesday, June 14, 2011 @ 4:52AMWhere should you be keeping your content?
Duke Nukem Forever Review on the Way Friday, June 10, 2011 @ 5:16AMUpdate: The text review of the Xbox 360 version is now live on IGN's Xbox 360 channel. Expect the PS3 and PC version reviews to show up early next week, along with the video review...
FTSE today: market report - as it happened June 9, 2011 Friday, June 10, 2011 @ 12:06AMHaving sunk to its lowest level since late-March on Wednesday, the market remained lacklustre for much of the morning. But, following a stronger start on Wall Street, the FTSE 100 finished up 47.45 points ...
THE MICROSOFT INVESTOR: Microsoft Should Buy Netflix For Hastings To Co-CEO With Ballmer Thursday, June 9, 2011 @ 12:08PMMSFT Flat In Mixed Market Stocks are opening mixed after two economic reports suggested a sluggish recovery. The U.S. trade deficit narrowed in April and slightly more people applied for unemployment benefits last week. Shares of MSFT are flat versus a positive tech tape.
Apple's Long Awaited Cloud Services and What They Mean In It's Battle With Google's Android Tuesday, June 7, 2011 @ 11:10AMI have told subscribers that I would have to revisit the Apple valuation numbers after finding out more about their cloud services offerings. After all, embracing the cloud could potentially enable Apple to win the Mobile Computing Wars. As I have stated in my many rants regarding the Mobile Computing Wars , Apple is (strategically) placed behind Google. Apple's phenomenal growth appears to be ...
Writing a Last Will and Testament Can Be Confusing, Costly and Time Consuming – Now People Can Write a Will Using ... Monday, June 6, 2011 @ 9:00AMMany millions of people fail to write a Last Will and this can result in the inheritance going to the wrong people. This can be avoided by writing a Last Will which can be done on an iPhone in a matter of minutes.
GuruFocus Interview with Investor Arnold Van Den Berg Wednesday, June 1, 2011 @ 10:20AMBy gurufocus. Arnold Van Den Berg is a value investor with 43 years of industry experience and founder of $2 billion firm Century Management. A short time ago, GuruFocus readers asked him their investing questions. His responses are below: Read more » »
In business: It's North vs. South Tuesday, May 31, 2011 @ 5:47AMGov. Deval Patrick thinks North Central Massachusetts can compete with the southern states for manufacturing businesses, and, therefore, coveted jobs.
Overclock Your CPU, GPU, and RAM Monday, May 23, 2011 @ 8:46PMLooking to upgrade your PC performance on the cheap? Overclocking your components is free, easy, and safe--if you do it right.
Central Banks Global Insanity Makes Scary Markets Monday, May 16, 2011 @ 12:25PMCentral bankers in Europe, America and parts of Asia are determined to keep printing, and selling new bonds backed by empty air with no oxygen, and smoke and mirrors. We think it’s deliberate to bust the global credit system and begin anew with erased debt, and a one world currency.
Morning Tech Wrap: Sony, Amazon, Android Monday, May 16, 2011 @ 8:00AMSony has finally resumed its PlayStation Network and Qriocity services, though not to full working order. PC World reports the company began the staggered resumption of its two services yesterday, initially offering them to North American users, before going to Europe, the Middle East and finally Oceania. Services in Eastern Asia will return at a later date.
Ask LH: Is It Worth Repairing A Notebook With A Dead Motherboard? Sunday, May 15, 2011 @ 11:03PMDear Lifehacker, My trusty Dell XPS M1530 decided to kick the bucket by motherboard suicide, and it will cost $660 to replace. Is there any way to repurpose the parts as it still packs plenty of grunt, had dedicated graphics with HDMI etc. Ideally I’d like to find a cheap motherboard and mount it all in a case to use as an HTPC/file server. Otherwise what options do I have? Is there any use for ...
Flash Drives for All by 2012 Thursday, May 12, 2011 @ 9:17AMIn news that won't surprise anyone who's heard of Moore's Law, researchers concluded that solid-state Flash storage (SSD) drives will finally break into the mainstream next year. You can buy Flash drives for your laptops right now, but they're still more expensive that their old-tech, moving-parts hard disk counterparts. But not for much longer. By [...]
Angry Boys premiere fires up Twitter Wednesday, May 11, 2011 @ 7:38PMFans of Chris Lilley's inappropriate humour got their first taste of his long-anticipated mockumentary Angry Boys this week, and took to social networking sites to share their reaction.
Volunteer police bid 'a slap in the face' Wednesday, May 4, 2011 @ 7:36AMHundreds of the country's most experienced police officers who were forced to retire under a legal loophole are being encouraged to return to Britain's second largest force as unpaid special constables.
Hardware Tips: USB-to-IDE/SATA Adapter, USB Drives, Laptop Parts on eBay Tuesday, May 3, 2011 @ 8:44PMTips for using a USB-to-IDE/SATA adapter, running programs from flash drives, and buying laptop parts on eBay.
Wanted: an appliance to replace an Amstrad Emailer | Ask Jack Saturday, April 30, 2011 @ 11:44PMCarol's 92-year-old mother has happily used an Amstrad Emailer for the past decade, but Sky intends to discontinue the email service. Is there a similarly cheap and easy-to-use replacement? For the past 10 years or so, my 92-year-old mother has happily used an Amstrad Emailer to keep in touch with her far-flung family. Now Sky is discontinuing the Emailer service, so we are looking for the ...
Despite Improvements, Data in the Cloud Remains Dirty Monday, April 25, 2011 @ 1:07PMFew parts of our lives remain untouched by software in the cloud. From connecting with friends on Facebook to organizing your finances on Mint, these tools are becoming increasingly embedded into our professional and personal lives.
With Upgrade, Barnes & Noble Positions Nook Color as Cheap iPad Alternative Monday, April 25, 2011 @ 12:09PMBarnes & Noble today pushed out a major software update to the Nook Color e-reader, offering its own app store, an email client, the ability to play Flash video, and enhanced books for the Android-based device.
Games That Take Skill: System Shock 2 Sunday, April 24, 2011 @ 6:10AMBeen a while since we had an update and that update happens to be the first PC game featured on GTTS. System Shock 2. Released back in 1999 by Looking Glass Studios and Irrational games, this game really set the bar that year for action adventure and in my eyes is still the prime example of cyber punk done right!. For those of you familiar with BioShock 1 or 2, you probably somehow stumbled upon ...
Three laptop parts you can replace cheap on eBay Saturday, April 23, 2011 @ 8:42AMThe battery on my Asus U6S laptop is just over three years old. Unsurprisingly, it can barely hold a charge anymore, in part because the person who used it most (I'm looking at you, Mrs. Hassle-Free PC) kept it plugged in all the time. As I've mentioned in the past, that's a surefire way to reduce a battery's longevity and capacity. read more
Review: Might & Magic: Clash of Heroes HD Wednesday, April 20, 2011 @ 7:18PMThis high-definition update is a second chance for those who missed the excellent Nintendo DS version. And with online multiplayer and updated graphics, it's arguably even better than before.
Write Your Last Will and Testament for Free on iPhone AutoWill Tuesday, April 19, 2011 @ 1:00AMAutoWill significantly modernizes how you write your Last Will and Testament. AutoWill is very easy to complete and it’s available in the iTunes App store.
Speed Up My Desktop PC's Hardware Monday, April 18, 2011 @ 9:44AMThumpergdi asked the Windows forum for advice on desktop hardware updates
A Pinoy buyer's guide to the Internet Friday, April 15, 2011 @ 1:10PMSummer is here and, along with thoughts of vacation, come thoughts of summer spending. Whether it’s that new outfit you’re looking forward to wearing at the beach or that new laptop you’ve been saving up for since Christmas, many people are turning to online shopping portals to beat the heat —and, hopefully, score a good deal.
Interview: Sifteo Founders Pursue Wii-Like Enchantment Wednesday, April 13, 2011 @ 3:39AM[Gamasutra editor-at-large Chris Morris talks to Sifteo co-founders David Merrill and Jeevan Kalanithi about their new gaming system that plays games via small electronic blocks communicating wirelessly with a PC.] Long before people take a side in the Sony vs. Nintendo vs. Microsoft vs. Apple snipefests that so often dominate forum and comment chatter, they start with much simpler gaming ...
Apple iPhone-maker Foxconn to invest in Brazil Wednesday, April 13, 2011 @ 12:00AMBEIJING/SAO PAULO: IPhone maker Foxconn Technology Group is considering investing $12 billion in Brazil, a move that could help Apple Inc and other tech companies expand in the world's eighth largest economy.
Apple iPhone-maker Foxconn ponders big Brazil move Tuesday, April 12, 2011 @ 10:49PMBEIJING/SAO PAULO (Reuters) - IPhone maker Foxconn Technology Group is considering investing $12 billion in Brazil, a move that could help Apple Inc and other tech companies expand in the world's eighth largest economy.
China, U.S. in M&A Cold War Tuesday, April 12, 2011 @ 2:56PMEver since strident political opposition killed the US$18.5-billion Unocal deal on the grounds that it could damage U.S. national security, deal making between the world's two largest economies has been in limbo
Apple manufacturer Foxconn considers Brazil plant Tuesday, April 12, 2011 @ 2:18PMBEIJING/SAU PAULO (Reuters) - IPhone maker Foxconn Technology Group is considering investing $12 billion in Brazil, a move that could benefit clients such as Apple Inc looking to break into the world's No. 8 economy.
Stealth sticks a Core-i7 in a 6-inch mini PC Friday, April 8, 2011 @ 12:49PMStealth has been covered a few times on the pages of Geek.com because they consistently produce very small and rugged machines. A couple of years ago they came up with a tiny waterproof, fanless, rugged PC, then last year shipped a paperback-sized ultra-small fully-featured PC. 2011 is no different, and while the Stealth PCs haven’t got [...]
Africa: Broadcasting Changes Challenge Continent Friday, April 8, 2011 @ 9:53AMOnce upon a time, African broadcast was simple. You were a TV station and you organised your own content and transmission, vertically integrated all the way. Your transmission was a combination of terrestrial transmitters and satellite links to them. Users simply had a TV aerial, which they moved about a bit until they caught the signal.
The Problem With The 3DS Wednesday, April 6, 2011 @ 5:55PM I have always had an odd relationship with Nintendo products. I get impressed by the innovative risks they take, but let down by poor third party support and other skipped features. Their first party games are always of the highest quality, but never really change from the formula established. They release arguably the best handhelds, but keep re-releasing different iterations. They made ...
Must listen: Pink Floyd’s Dark Side of the Moon chiptune-ified Saturday, April 2, 2011 @ 10:04AMIf you enjoy music of any kind the least bit, then you probably enjoy Pink Floyd’s Dark Side of the Moon. Released back in 1973 the work holds up incredibly well today and is one of those rare things that persists regardless of time and is admired by people of across different backgrounds and generations. [...]
Plastic car parts made from bananas and pineapples? Saturday, April 2, 2011 @ 9:19AMBananas are a pretty powerful fruit and I don’t mean because they are high in potassium. Earlier this month, it was revealed in a report, featured in the American Chemical Society’s journal Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research, that minced bananas can be used to purify water. Now, research presented at a meeting of the society [...]
Microsoft's office: Why insiders think management has lost its way Thursday, March 31, 2011 @ 9:54AMSteve Ballmer's slavish devotion to Windows and Office has made them cash cows, but some say revenues have come at the expense of innovation.
Samsung Series 9 (NP900X3A) Tuesday, March 29, 2011 @ 3:46PMThe Samsung Series 9 ultraportable laptop is every bit as luxurious, thin, and well-equipped as the Apple MacBook Air 13-inch—and it'll cost you just as much.
Bill Neukom, a giant among Giants Saturday, March 26, 2011 @ 9:53PMHe was once lawyer to the richest man in the world, presiding over a legal team that for five years fought the United States government as an equal. In the process, Bill Neukom helped earn for Microsoft -- the company he represented for more than two decades -- a reputation as the tech world's Evil Empire. But as a newly minted baseball executive, he helped lead the Giants to a World Series title.