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Personally, I'm kind of amazed that they're still even selling the PS2, but with the economy the way it is, it's probably a good idea to offer low-cost alternatives to the current gen systems.
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
NEWS: $100 PS2 Starting April 1st
If you're in the market for a cheap gaming fix, a have good news for you. Those of you who don't already have one can pick up a PS2 for just $99 starting April 1st.
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Personally, I'm kind of amazed that they're still even selling the PS2, but with the economy the way it is, it's probably a good idea to offer low-cost alternatives to the current gen systems.
Click the image above for more details.
Personally, I'm kind of amazed that they're still even selling the PS2, but with the economy the way it is, it's probably a good idea to offer low-cost alternatives to the current gen systems.
Monday, March 30, 2009
NEWS: MacBook Mini Leaked Photos?
For you Mac lovers out there who have been waiting to hop onto the netbook wagon, possible shots of a MacBook Mini have hit the net. Gizmodo reports that the shots were spotted in a Russian tech magazine, which puts the MacBook Mini at $899 and a 2009 release.
We'll see if any of this is true. Personally, I would never spend $899 on a Mac netbook when I would get one running Windows for $250. Maybe that's just me. I'm happy with my $300 MSI Wind.
We'll see if any of this is true. Personally, I would never spend $899 on a Mac netbook when I would get one running Windows for $250. Maybe that's just me. I'm happy with my $300 MSI Wind.
Sunday, March 29, 2009
NEWS: Source country of Conficker worm found?
Have you heard about the Conficker worm yet? Regardless, you'd better run a virus scan on your PC as soon as possible. The worm, which has infected an estimated 10 million PCs worldwide, is programmed to take action on April 1st, 2009. Exactly what action the worm will take (i.e. wipe the host's hard drive, steal private data and send it to the worm's creator, etc.) is not yet known.
Microsoft has offered a $250,000 bounty for information leading to the capture of the worm's creator, hoping that he or she can be apprehended before April 1st. The most recent development in this case is that experts now suspect that the worm may have originated in China.
Do yourself a favor -- run a virus scan today and make sure you don't have Conficker. Nobody knows exactly what it will do come April 1st, but you can avoid becoming a victim by being proactive and making sure your PC is clean.
UPDATE: You can scan your PC for Conficker for free on Microsoft's website.
UPDATE 2: Microsoft has renamed the group of computer professionals that are pursuing Conficker's creator the 'Conficker Working Group'. Hopefully the formal title brings with it an increased dedication to catch this guy.
Microsoft has offered a $250,000 bounty for information leading to the capture of the worm's creator, hoping that he or she can be apprehended before April 1st. The most recent development in this case is that experts now suspect that the worm may have originated in China.
Do yourself a favor -- run a virus scan today and make sure you don't have Conficker. Nobody knows exactly what it will do come April 1st, but you can avoid becoming a victim by being proactive and making sure your PC is clean.
UPDATE: You can scan your PC for Conficker for free on Microsoft's website.
UPDATE 2: Microsoft has renamed the group of computer professionals that are pursuing Conficker's creator the 'Conficker Working Group'. Hopefully the formal title brings with it an increased dedication to catch this guy.
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Google Voice gives you visual voicemail, free domestic calls
People are already talking about Google's upcoming "Google Drive" free online storage service. But have you heard about "Google Voice"? Within the next few weeks, Google will launch their new, free call service that will allow free domestic calls and visual voicemail.
You will be able to log in with your existing Gmail username and link your Google Voice account to any of your phone numbers that you wish -- your cell, landline, business line, whatever. If someone calls you, you can have any (or all) or the linked phones ring simultaneously. And if someone leavesd you a message, Google will send you a free text transcription of the voicemail right to your Gmail inbox.
For those of you (myself included) who abandoned Youmail after they started charging for transcriptions, this service will be right up your alley. And as always with Google, it's all free, though likely will be supported by a small number of ads.
The service hasn't launched yet, but you should definitely keep an eye on the Google Voice homepage and check for future developments in the next few weeks.
You will be able to log in with your existing Gmail username and link your Google Voice account to any of your phone numbers that you wish -- your cell, landline, business line, whatever. If someone calls you, you can have any (or all) or the linked phones ring simultaneously. And if someone leavesd you a message, Google will send you a free text transcription of the voicemail right to your Gmail inbox.
For those of you (myself included) who abandoned Youmail after they started charging for transcriptions, this service will be right up your alley. And as always with Google, it's all free, though likely will be supported by a small number of ads.
The service hasn't launched yet, but you should definitely keep an eye on the Google Voice homepage and check for future developments in the next few weeks.
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
NEWS: Stream Crysis to your netbook or TV with OnLive
Don't have the best PC? Don't even HAVE a PC? You can still play the latest, most cutting-edge games like Crysis and F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin, at maxed out settings.
Click the image above to learn more at Gizmodo.
A new service from a company called OnLive will allow PC users to download a simple client, and then stream games from a remote server. You don't need to have a great PC, or even have a video card at all. All of the video rendering is done on OnLive's servers, and the result is sent to you. The basic requirement is simply a fast broadband connection. You can play at standard definition with a 1.5mbps line, or at 720p HD with 5mbps.
Click the image above to learn more at Gizmodo.
The big concern here is obviously lag, and it will be interesting to see if OnLive's servers will be able to handle the load. I know I'm intrigued to see where this service can go, and will definitely be keeping my eye on it. Video card upgrades could eventually be a thing of the past.
Click the image above to learn more at Gizmodo.
A new service from a company called OnLive will allow PC users to download a simple client, and then stream games from a remote server. You don't need to have a great PC, or even have a video card at all. All of the video rendering is done on OnLive's servers, and the result is sent to you. The basic requirement is simply a fast broadband connection. You can play at standard definition with a 1.5mbps line, or at 720p HD with 5mbps.
Click the image above to learn more at Gizmodo.
The big concern here is obviously lag, and it will be interesting to see if OnLive's servers will be able to handle the load. I know I'm intrigued to see where this service can go, and will definitely be keeping my eye on it. Video card upgrades could eventually be a thing of the past.
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