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[Blog] Mac Steam: Really still a beta 0 Comments By _vi on May 24, 2010 Steam; it was always the one thing that made me stick to my Windows computer. The online service effectively tied me down to the Windows platform. Before you had to either attempt to run Steam via WINE if Linux or use a virtual machine or proprietary WINE-based Macintosh Windows library programs in order to get your dose of Steam, even then the operation of it was often flawed. Earlier this month we all saw the release of Steam for the Macintosh earlier last week coinciding with the conclusion o...
Epson Workforce 500 0 Comments By Archer on February 5, 2010 While visiting the Target closeout section, to look for electronics deals, I came across a good one. The Epson Workforce 500, though not top of the line in any one thing it does a good job at everything, best of all it was only $41.99 + tax! What you get is a small office level multifunction printer (document feed, copy, scan, fax and print). Scan and print quality: With everything at default and 2400DPI scan you can’t tell much difference, until you get up close and personal. Scan, prin...
Just Another iPad Blog | Destroy 2000 Years of Culture 3 Comments By 64NOMIS on January 27, 2010 “It’s going to succeed because no one has tried it before” It’s pretty easy to slam the new iPad. It’s a media consumption device in a coffee table book form factor. And its not the first. I carelessly abuse books. I don’t think this unit would survive the inhumane conditions granted to my last three paperbacks. I worry my 50” plasma isn’t big enough. I have no intereste in watching TV in my lap, much less a move I actually want to enjoy. I am an aggressive mu...
Piece Meal Upgrades pt 3 0 Comments By Neuromancer on October 4, 2009 Piece Meal Upgrades pt 3 As already discussed, a piece meal upgrade is performed when a jump to an entirely new platform is not financially possible. A ground up all new part design is best and will give the best price performance ratio if properly setup. For those that cannot afford a complete rebuild though, designing a system with affordable parts that also support upgrading over an extended period of time is the only option. While more money will be spent over the life of the upgrade, re...

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