Category: Featured
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First Look: Using Windows 8 on a Tablet
Microsoft is aiming high with Windows 8. Not only will Windows 8 be their next flagship desktop operation system, Microsoft is also looking to make it their first OS that’s actually usable on a tablet (anyone who has used any version of Windows on a tablet up to now will tell you that it makes…
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Macworld 2012: Not what it used to be
Back in its heyday, the annual Macworld conference was the event that everyone looked forward to because Apple would be there unveiling their next product. Macworld was where the iMac, iBook, iTunes, Safari, the iPhone, and the MacBook Air were announced to the public. Since 2009, which was the last appearance that Apple made at Macworld,…
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The Emerging Trends of CES 2012
CES 2012 has ended – drawing to a close rather too quickly for those of us either in attendance or glued to the Web watching endless coverage of it. The 2012 Consumer Electronics Show was a triumph in terms of visitor numbers, with a record attendance. But many reported it being a trifle dull in…
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How to download a full backup copy of Wikipedia
I’ve spent plenty of time making jokes about what would happen if Wikipedia went offline in our modern, internet-dependent world – planes dropping out of the sky, no knowledge of any events before 2007, dogs walking their owners – but in all seriousness, any Wikipedia outage will affect millions of students, educators, scientists, and everyday…
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CES 2012 Wrap-up: Things We Missed
Last week was absolutely jam-packed with new product announcements and unveilings. Since things have now calmed down and all of the keynotes are in the books, I figured I would take this time to catch up on products that were missed during CES 2012. Gorilla Glass 2 Corning, maker of Gorilla Glass, unveiled the second…
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An Introduction to Flight Simulators Part 1: Getting Started
My mission is simple: Fly over the enemy’s fortifications and snap some reconnaissance photos. Resistance should be light, and I’m one of a three-man flight group. Fly there, fly back, land in time for breakfast. Easy, right? As my Spad XIII lifts off from the makeshift runway, Earth’s features slowly blending together beneath me as…
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CES 2012: Day 3 Recap – Qualcomm, Viewsonic, and Intel
Day number three of CES 2012 was definitely less hectic and more manageable, but today was the opening of the CES show floor where companies were unveiling and showing off all of their new toys at their respective booths. However, we did have some very notable companies stand up to deliver keynotes, including chip makers Intel…
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CES 2012: Day 2 Recap – LG, Samsung, Vizio, and Microsoft
The second day of CES-ness is now behind us and wow, was it a busy one! Numerous companies held their press events today, including Microsoft, which hosted the opening keynote for this year’s CES. To say the least, tons of stuff happened. Since I won’t cover everything (that would literally be like writing a book)…
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CES 2012: Day 1 Recap – Acer, OLPC, and Lenovo
The first day of the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2012 is under wraps. Overall, it was quieter than what it will likely be later today. Acer and Lenovo held the only press events, but there were certainly some bits and pieces that were revealed throughout the day that are worthy for a spot in today’s…