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 Friday September 3, 2010. 06:16 AM 
Play Retro Games on Your Modern PC Play Retro Games on Your Modern PC
06:16 AM 
Here's everything you need to know to scratch that nostalgic video game itch—and all you'll need is a recent low-end PC.

 

 Thursday September 2, 2010 
Mafia II: Is Applied PhysX Worth It? Mafia II: Is Applied PhysX Worth It?
06:34 AM 
The much-awaited (and much-hyped) Mafia II boasts some amazing PhysX effects with Nvidia cards. But do you need them to really enjoy the game?

 

 Monday August 30, 2010 
AMD Introduces Inexpensive Active DisplayPort Adapter AMD Introduces Inexpensive Active DisplayPort Adapter
01:13 PM 
The new dongle will connect any DisplayPort monitor a single-link DVI port, and cost less than $30.
AMD Drops ATI Brand Name for Graphics AMD Drops ATI Brand Name for Graphics
01:13 PM 
Beginning with the next generation, AMD's next line of video hardware will no longer carry ATI branding.
Overclocking the Nvidia GeForce GTX 460 Overclocking the Nvidia GeForce GTX 460
06:14 AM 
At stock speeds, Nvidia's GeForce GTX 460 offers outstanding performance for under $200—but it has surprising amounts of overclocking headroom.

 

 Friday August 27, 2010 
Triple-Boot Your Mac Triple-Boot Your Mac
06:33 AM 
Can't decide between Windows 7, Mac OS X 10.6, and Linux? Our answer: Install 'em all.

 

 Thursday August 26, 2010 
Thermaltake Level 10 Case Review Thermaltake Level 10 Case Review
07:34 AM 
Obscenely expensive but also uniquely innovative, the Thermaltake-BMW Level 10 is a one-of-a-kind case that style-conscious builders will find worth its $800 asking price.

 

 Tuesday August 24, 2010 
Microsoft Issues Advisory and Tool To Address DLL Loading Issue Microsoft Issues Advisory and Tool To Address DLL Loading Issue
05:14 PM 
In response to new developments in the old vulnerability of insecure DLL loading Microsoft has released an advisory describing the problem, actions that may be taken by users, administrators and developers, actions they plan to take and a tool that administrators can use to mitigate vulnerable applications.
AMD Unveils Bulldozer and Bobcat Core Designs AMD Unveils Bulldozer and Bobcat Core Designs
07:32 AM 
AMD's new Bulldozer and Bobcat cores, slated for release in 2011, utilize new designs to achieve improved performance at reduced power levels.
New Xbox 360 Chip Emphasizes Low Power New Xbox 360 Chip Emphasizes Low Power
12:32 AM 
On Monday, Microsoft revealed new details of the system-on-a-chip (SOC) within the latest Xbox 360 with 250 Gbytes, with an emphasis on low-power operation.

 

 Monday August 23, 2010 
ExtremeTech Overclocking Guide 2010 ExtremeTech Overclocking Guide 2010
06:17 AM 
If you're willing to spend some time and take a few risks, you can drastically increase the speed of your computer—for free. Here's a guide to everything you need to know about overclocking.

 

 Thursday August 19, 2010 
Will Toshiba's Bit-Patterned Drives Change the HDD Landscape? Will Toshiba's Bit-Patterned Drives Change the HDD Landscape?
08:34 AM 
Toshiba's latest breakthroughs in bit-patterned media promise areal densities of up to 2.5 Tb per square inch—which could lead to 25TB 3.5-inch drives.

 

 Tuesday August 17, 2010 
Literal Desktop Cooling: Thermaltake's Mobile Fan 12 On Hands Literal Desktop Cooling: Thermaltake's Mobile Fan 12 On Hands
11:33 PM 
Thermaltake brings internal cooling out of the case with the Mobile Fan 12, designed for laptops and hands alike. But do you need this kind of desk fan?
Ubuntu 10.10 to Add Multitouch Gestures Ubuntu 10.10 to Add Multitouch Gestures
06:15 PM 
A new multitouch and gesture stack will give the upcoming release of Ubuntu 10.10 ("Maverick Meerkat") support for advanced multitouch features.

 

 Monday August 16, 2010 
Thermaltake Armor A60 Case Review Thermaltake Armor A60 Case Review
09:33 AM 
A couple of innovative features help the Thermaltake Armor A60 stand out, but it won't be the perfect case for every builder.

 

 Friday August 13, 2010 
VisionTek Killer 2100 Gaming Network Card Review VisionTek Killer 2100 Gaming Network Card Review
06:33 AM 
The VisionTek Killer 2100 purports to squeeze every last ounce of juice out of your PC's network performance, though chances are it's probably already just fine.
Bill Would Block Ugly Cell-Phone Towers in San Francisco Bill Would Block Ugly Cell-Phone Towers in San Francisco
03:33 AM 
San Francisco faces even more restrictions on wireless coverage if a new bill passes the city's Board of Supervisors.

 

 Thursday August 12, 2010 
Hacking the Smudges on Touch Screens Hacking the Smudges on Touch Screens
08:33 PM 
Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania have published a paper describing techniques to recover key patterns, such as unlock codes, from smartphone touch screens.

 

 Wednesday August 11, 2010 
The 30 Best Free iPhone Apps 2010 The 30 Best Free iPhone Apps 2010
09:33 AM 
These 30 apps for your iPhone will give it an astonishingly wide range of capabilities—and won't cost you a penny.

 

 Monday August 9, 2010 
Intel Core i7-970 Review Intel Core i7-970 Review
06:34 AM 
Intel's new six-core Westmere chip, the Core i7-970, offers a slight decrease in price and performance compared to the flagship high-end Core i7-980X.

 

 Friday August 6, 2010 
Build a Linux Media Center PC Build a Linux Media Center PC
06:16 AM 
Putting together a Linux-based media center PC still makes sense in 2010, even post–Windows 7 and Mac OS X 10.6. Here's why—and how to get started.
Logitech Unveils Wireless Gaming Mouse G700 Logitech Unveils Wireless Gaming Mouse G700
04:33 AM 
Logitech's 13-button G700 mouse specifically targets MMO gamers.

 

 Thursday August 5, 2010 
Civilization V: A First Look Civilization V: A First Look
05:31 PM 
The latest chapter in one of PC gaming's greatest franchises, Civilization V introduces some sweeping changes—but is just as addictive as ever. Here's a first look.

 

 Wednesday August 4, 2010 
No, I Don't Hate 3D, but Give Me More to Love No, I Don't Hate 3D, but Give Me More to Love
07:34 AM 
3D is an exciting technology with lots of potential that still has yet to be realized—and a high price tag.

 

 Tuesday August 3, 2010 
Two Gaming Headsets Reviewed Two Gaming Headsets Reviewed
08:34 AM 
The Razer Moray+ Mobile Gaming Communicator and the Nox Audio Specialist are both gaming headsets, but offer very different features and audio experiences.

 

 Friday July 30, 2010 
NZXT Sentry LXE Review NZXT Sentry LXE Review
09:33 AM 
Monitor temperatures on five components and control up to five fans—without sacrificing a 5.25-inch drive bay—with NZXT's Sentry LXE.

 

 Wednesday July 28, 2010 
NZXT Phantom Case Review NZXT Phantom Case Review
07:33 AM 
The NZXT Phantom is a spacious and potentially stylish Extended ATX case with lots of storage and cooling possibilities.

 

 Tuesday July 27, 2010 
Intel's Silicon Photonics Technology Promises 50-Gbps Transfer S... Intel's Silicon Photonics Technology Promises 50-Gbps Transfer S...
10:34 PM 
The silicon-based optical data transfer technology could make transfer speeds of 50, 100, or 400 Gbps possible—and 1-Tbps speeds may not be far off.

 

 Monday July 26, 2010 
OpenGL 4.1 Specification Released OpenGL 4.1 Specification Released
06:32 PM 
Among other things, the new specification allows for easier porting between mobile and desktop computing platforms.

 

 Friday July 23, 2010 
Build a $200 Linux PC Build a $200 Linux PC
06:35 AM 
If you need a second or third computer but money is tight, you don't need to buy a full system. You can build a surprisingly speedy Linux PC that will excel at everyday tasks, and cost less than $200.

 

 Thursday July 22, 2010 
Accell UltraAV DisplayPort Multi-Monitor Adapter Review Accell UltraAV DisplayPort Multi-Monitor Adapter Review
07:34 AM 
Accell's adapter is a useful (but expensive) way to split one DisplayPort output into three DVI connections.

 

 Wednesday July 21, 2010 
ATI Radeon HD 5550 (GDDR5) Review ATI Radeon HD 5550 (GDDR5) Review
08:17 AM 
Priced at about $75-$79, the GDDR5-based ATI Radeon HD 5550 is a (small) step up from the 5450, but far from the best you can do for the money.

 

 Friday July 16, 2010 
The State of Windows 7 Gaming The State of Windows 7 Gaming
06:15 AM 
PC gaming has matured in the nine months since Windows 7 debuted—and it's moved in a few surprising directions.
The LaCie XtremKey: A USB Drive that Can Take a Beating The LaCie XtremKey: A USB Drive that Can Take a Beating
05:34 AM 
The XtremKey can withstand temperatures from -60 to 400 degrees Fahrenheit, is watertight up to 100 meters, and can survive a five-meter drop.

 

 Thursday July 15, 2010 
WarMouse Meta Review WarMouse Meta Review
06:32 AM 
With 19 programmable buttons, the WarMouse Meta may be a dream for some gamers, but it's potentially complex enough to give soft-core players nightmares.

 

 Tuesday July 13, 2010 
Asus Calls New Ares Video Card the World's Fastest Asus Calls New Ares Video Card the World's Fastest
09:29 PM 
The Ares fuses two ATI Radeon HD 5870 GPUs onto a single, dual-slot card.
NZXT Web Site Hacked, Company Staying In Business NZXT Web Site Hacked, Company Staying In Business
07:32 PM 
The reports of component manufacturer NZXT's death have been greatly exaggerated as a result of a recent hack attack.
8 Reasons to Build Your Own PC 8 Reasons to Build Your Own PC
06:33 AM 
Here's why building a custom PC still makes sense, even in mid-2010.

 

 Monday July 12, 2010 
Report: MIT Acoustic Fibers Can Hear and Produce Sound Report: MIT Acoustic Fibers Can Hear and Produce Sound
10:15 PM 
A team at the MIT's Research Lab of Electronics has discovered a method of creating fibers that can detect and produce sound.
Nvidia GeForce GTX 460 Review Nvidia GeForce GTX 460 Review
07:33 AM 
Nvidia delivers a real winner with its GTX 460 "Fermi" video card, surpassing the performance of AMD's nearest competitor.

 

 Friday July 9, 2010 
Run Android Apps on Your Windows PC Run Android Apps on Your Windows PC
06:16 AM 
You don't need an Android phone to run apps designed for the platform—with a few software downloads and a couple of tweaks, you can explore them on your PC.

 

 Thursday July 8, 2010 
ATI Radeon HD 5570 Gets GDDR5 ATI Radeon HD 5570 Gets GDDR5
07:35 AM 
AMD boosts the power of its sub-$80 video card line by adding an option for GDDR5 memory. But does it make a difference?

 

 Wednesday July 7, 2010 
Home Audio Production in Windows 7 Home Audio Production in Windows 7
06:34 AM 
Here's how to optimize your Windows 7 rig for the best possible audio recording and plug-in performance.

 

 Friday July 2, 2010 
Build the Best Gaming PC for Any Budget Build the Best Gaming PC for Any Budget
07:16 AM 
Here's a comprehensive look at how the same PC can be best configured for maximum performance at six different price points.

 

 Thursday July 1, 2010 
New Approaches to Servers: More Cores, GPUs, Atoms, and ARMs New Approaches to Servers: More Cores, GPUs, Atoms, and ARMs
11:32 PM 
We're now starting to see some very different approaches to servers, both with more specialized products based on GPUs, and with those based on low-end, rather than high-end, CPUs.
Casio's Green Slim Projector Hybrid Light Engine Casio's Green Slim Projector Hybrid Light Engine
10:16 PM 
Coming up with a significantly new approach for generating colors in a projector isn't easy. Neither is coming up with a new approach for generating the light itself. With its Green Slim projectors, Casio has manage to do both at once.
Supercharge Your PC with SSDs Supercharge Your PC with SSDs
07:14 AM 
SSDs can offer big speed improvements over hard drives—assuming you know what to do with them. Here's how to get the most bang for your storage buck.

 

 Tuesday June 29, 2010 
Nvidia 3D Vision Surround Review Nvidia 3D Vision Surround Review
03:32 PM 
The multimonitor version of Nvidia's Stereoscopic 3D technology results in some dazzling effects, but it's still not quite a game-changer—even in "the year of 3D."

 

 Monday June 28, 2010 
Antec DF-85 Case Review Antec DF-85 Case Review
06:16 AM 
The inventive $200 Antec DF-85 case is loaded with fans, room to work, and ways to hot-swap hard drives and SSDs.

 

 Friday June 25, 2010 
San Francisco Again Passes Cell-Phone Radiation Law San Francisco Again Passes Cell-Phone Radiation Law
06:34 AM 
On Tuesday night, the San Francisco Board of Supervisors gave final approval to a law which would require retailers to post the amount of electromagnetic radiation the phones produce.

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