News
Here, you can find the latest general computer news! Read below to find out more information about what's going on in the computer
world, organized from newest to latest post. For an expanded view of all posts, please click here.
The gadget spec URL could not be found
-
iPad Two Ships Within 24 Hours, Skype Released for iPad
In March of this year, getting the latest tablet from Apple would include a wait of up to four to five months before the product even shipped! Companies often have ...
Posted Aug 2, 2011, 8:35 PM by Nathan Eliason -
What's the Deal with Macs and Viruses?
Remember the age of "I'm a Mac" ads when everything was simple? PCs got viruses, Macs didn't, end of story, right? Apple made sure that everyone who watched ...
Posted Jul 31, 2011, 9:18 AM by Nathan Eliason -
How do Satellites Work?
Now, when we think of satellites, we see daily services like
television and internet using space to deliver better performance. Just more
than a generation ago, however, the launch of ...
Posted Jul 24, 2011, 3:42 PM by Nathan Eliason -
Google+ Games coming Soon
As Google+ begins to look more and more like Facebook by the day, Google is now reportedly planning to bring in more revenue with games integrated into Google+, a feature ...
Posted Jul 23, 2011, 11:42 AM by Nathan Eliason -
Mac OS X Lion Available for Download
Today, many users are upgrading their Mac computers with the latest operating system update from Apple, Mac OS X Lion. Continuing with this eighth installment of the "big-cat" OS ...
Posted Jul 20, 2011, 5:49 PM by Nathan Eliason -
Giving away free Google Plus invites!
Read the previous article for a brief introduction to the massively anticipated Google+ (Google Plus) social network. Of course, Google hasn't quite allowed the masses in yet, but if ...
Posted Jul 20, 2011, 3:42 PM by Nathan Eliason -
The Era of Facebook May Indeed Decline (Google+)
The social behemoth we know as Facebook has dominated the industry. Making billions of dollars a year off of its hundreds of millions of users, it won't be easy ...
Posted Jul 20, 2011, 3:42 PM by Nathan Eliason -
When is it a Netbook and not a Tablet?
Looking at the increasingly fine line between notebooks, netbooks, and tablets, functionality is the key determining factor. As models and capabilities of mobile computer steadily improve, the difference between all ...
Posted Jul 20, 2011, 3:43 PM by Nathan Eliason -
I've Got a New Computer. Now What?
This guide explains some of the steps every user should take after purchasing a new Windows PC, based purely on my own experiences with them. Let's get started!Install ...
Posted Jul 20, 2011, 3:46 PM by Nathan Eliason -
How Does Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware Stand Up Against Norton and McAfee?
So, you just spent 50-70 bucks on the latest and greatest in anti-virus complete protection, but now you know you're completely safe from all the horrible things ...
Posted Jul 14, 2011, 8:32 AM by Nathan Eliason -
Facebook Spams Still Reign
Many of you have gotten updates or posts from your friends that they actually didn't write, and aren't updates they know about. Spammers use Facebook as a platform ...
Posted May 17, 2011, 7:34 PM by Nathan Eliason -
Apple Fixes Activation Servers
And the world is back to normal. Please continue through your lives like this never happened. Everything's running fine.
Posted May 14, 2011, 12:24 PM by Nathan Eliason -
Apple Devices Upgrading to 4.3.3 Still Giving Error... No Response
(See former post for more details) Apple is yet to release an official report on its Activation Server's issues. Restoring your iPod or iPad again will not work as ...
Posted May 14, 2011, 12:27 PM by Nathan Eliason -
Is the new Chromebook Revolutionary?
Over two years ago, Google announced that a series of netbooks would run Chrome OS, an operating system based on its revolutionary internet browser. But this is such change for ...
Posted May 13, 2011, 9:12 PM by Nathan Eliason -
No, your 4.3.3 iDevice isn't broken. Apple is.
For any Apple fans who have bought an iPod or iPad recently, you may be thinking your device is broken. Really, don't schedule an appointment with the Apple Store ...
Posted May 14, 2011, 12:28 PM by Nathan Eliason -
Is Microsoft's Purchase of Skype a Good One?
As many of you may already know, Microsoft recently acquired the company Skype for $8.5 billion. But was it a good deal? Let's start with the basics. What ...
Posted May 11, 2011, 2:25 PM by Nathan Eliason -
Google Music coming soon!
Have you ever had a song on your iPod, Android, computer, or any other web-enabled device, and pulled it up, only to realize it was on your other internet ...
Posted May 9, 2011, 7:49 PM by Nathan Eliason -
Another Attack Against Sony?
According to the Internal Relay Chat channel used by the hackers, they are planning a third attack against Sony's Web site, and plan to copy and sell more information ...
Posted May 7, 2011, 3:24 PM by Nathan Eliason -
Intel 3D Chip is a Massive Revolution
Intel, the world's largest computer-chip maker said that this year, they will begin implementing a new 3D technology that allows for three dimensional transistors; something, they report, that ...
Posted May 5, 2011, 7:28 PM by Nathan Eliason -
Better Wireless Dock Available... But is it Even Worth it?
First, let's start with "what is a laptop dock"? If you love the portability of your laptop, but when you take it home, you have to plug in or ...
Posted May 4, 2011, 8:03 PM by Nathan Eliason -
LimeWire Finally Faces (or will face) Justice
LimeWire is a music sharing client for almost all computers, and has gained popularity rapidly. People of all ages and interests upload and download the latest music for free... Sounds ...
Posted May 3, 2011, 2:20 PM by Nathan Eliason -
Twitter First to Announce Osama Bin Laden's Death
As America (and the world) almost rejoices Osama's Death, many people are saying Twitter let release of this new news. It started with the release by the White House ...
Posted May 2, 2011, 6:37 PM by Nathan Eliason -
PSN to be Restored, Customers Compensated
All the way back in April, when the PlayStation Network was hacked and information stolen (see previous posts), the network went down, and Sony is finally speaking of the imminent ...
Posted May 1, 2011, 7:10 PM by Nathan Eliason -
Hackers now selling PlayStation Network's Information
Although most of this article is speculation, many are reporting seeing forums scattered throughout the world showing advertisements to buy up the information (including credit card numbers and expiration codes ...
Posted Apr 29, 2011, 12:43 PM by Nathan Eliason -
Let the (Sony) Lawsuits Begin
Maybe some of you reading are begging for me to change topics from the recent Sony PlayStation Network breach (see previous posts for details), but this is definitely a monumental ...
Posted Apr 27, 2011, 1:58 PM by Nathan Eliason -
Sony Sends PSN Subscriber Email
Sony just sent out an email to all of the PSN Subscribers. Here is what is says. Read the older posts below this to find out more info.===================================PlayStation(R ...
Posted Apr 26, 2011, 8:13 PM by Nathan Eliason -
Sony's Announcement of PSN Info Theft
Tonight, Sony officially released a statement about the theft of more than 70 million members' personal information. Here is some of what they had to say:"An unauthorized person obtained ...
Posted Apr 26, 2011, 6:52 PM by Nathan Eliason -
PlayStation Network Still Down, ID Theft is the Cause
As many avid gamers and users of the PlayStation Network (PSN) know, Sony has left the network down for nearing a week now (since 4-21-11). At first, they ...
Posted Apr 26, 2011, 4:56 PM by Nathan Eliason -
Netflix Smothering Competition
Movies are a great source of entertainment for people of all ages, and many people are turning away from going to the movies or buying a DVD to watch the ...
Posted Apr 25, 2011, 6:52 PM by Nathan Eliason -
World's Largest Pac-Man Game Keeps Growing
So, when most people think "Pac-Man", they think of a string of levels increasing in difficulty, that old red joystick, and a big arcade machine, or the cool Google ...
Posted Apr 23, 2011, 10:57 PM by Nathan Eliason -
Post-PC Era coming?
As Steve Jobs, CEO of Apple, said, the 'post PC-era' is coming, and maybe a lot faster than we think. For quarter one of 2011, PC sales are looking ...
Posted Apr 19, 2011, 6:14 PM by Nathan Eliason -
YouTube to welcome original content
Google is pouring out money to redevelop its popular user-video website YouTube, and pretty soon, it will introduce up to 20 premium channels that offer 5-10 hours of ...
Posted Apr 8, 2011, 2:51 PM by Nathan Eliason -
Why Xooms aren't flying off store shelves
As many people know, the tablet computing market is growing in ferocity, and this leads to pressure in corporations to compete in the tablet area. For example, Acer's CEO ...
Posted Apr 8, 2011, 10:15 AM by Nathan Eliason -
Google closer to buying ITA
The data company ITA Software is used by many companies, and the U.S. Department of Justice has been closely monitoring this purchase by Google. Although the deal was announced ...
Posted Apr 8, 2011, 6:23 AM by Nathan Eliason -
Google Tablet OS?
Google programmers have begun to create a tablet version of Chrome OS, an operating system based around its popular browser. Although it won't divulge any details, Google admit working ...
Posted Apr 7, 2011, 8:57 PM by Nathan Eliason -
Federal web sites may shutdown with government
If the government shuts down tomorrow night, many websites may completely go black. A memo to federal agencies states web sites can only stay up in a few situations, like ...
Posted Apr 7, 2011, 8:48 PM by Nathan Eliason
Showing posts 1 - 36 of 36.
View more »