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• Securing Your Computer - Part 1   [Guide, HardwareHell]
  The first thing that you should ask yourself is, "What is this computer for?" For example, if this computer is only going to be used for surfing the web and writing documents, do you really need it to be able to run network games? After we have decided what we are going to use our computer for, we should begin locking out the features we don't need.
   Sat, 05 Nov, 2005 | 5 Click(s) | Related: Reviews or Talks | Detail

• Havok to compete with AGEIA for physics   [Article, AnandTech]
  By now, many have heard of AGEIA and its startling announcement: they will produce a processor used exclusively to process physics related computations. Called the PPU, or Physics Processing Unit, its role will be to offload highly intensive mathematics such as realistic water movement, realistic character physical reactions to objects and the world, from the CPU to a dedicated processor. This all seems like the natural progression of things, since dedicated sound, network and other processors are commonplace. Today, however, most processors spend their time mostly idling - you're rarely ever pushing your hardware to its limits consistently. Thus Havok, a company that's well known to game developers, has announced that it has plans to do for you what AGEIA promises, but save you money and maximize your dollar spent at the same time. Indeed, Havok has confirmed with us that they are competing with AGEIA.
   Thu, 03 Nov, 2005 | 4 Click(s) | Related: Reviews or Talks | Detail

• A Quick History Lesson About Halloween   [Article, PimpRig]
  Most of you may not know the real history behind this Halloween tradition. Its origin is somewhat hazy and certainly not 100% factual, but I tend to think it is. Back during the time when the Celts practiced their pagan religion rite of summer's end and winter's beginning (called Samhain), they believed that it was a night where the thin veil that seperates the living from the dead was lifted. Some thought that the spirits would roam the countryside at night in search of bodies and/or homes to possess for the next year. In an effort to spare their house and home, they began to leave food out on the doorsteps as an offering to help in their search thinking that the spirit would take pity.
   Wed, 19 Oct, 2005 | 6 Click(s) | Related: Reviews or Talks | Detail

• All Out War   [Article, Hexus]
  Saturday, 8th October: We arrived at base dressed in our jeans and t-shirts and looked every part the FNG’s we were. Once we’d been kitted out with desert combats and webbing we were issued with our weapons. I had a Heckler and Koche G36C, a good all round weapon with a high rate of fire and a folding stock for CQB (Close Quarter Combat) work. Matt and I were issued with two grenades and a stun grenade each then sent to join India Squad, made up of three seasoned pros and another new guy.
   Sun, 16 Oct, 2005 | 4 Click(s) | Related: Reviews or Talks | Detail

• Real life versus games?   [Article, Hexus]
  This weekend saw a few of Team HEXUS head up to Sheffield to take part in an Airsoft weekend, part of the All Out War series being run by a group of enthusiasts… and boy oh boy, do these guys take it seriously.
   Sun, 16 Oct, 2005 | 5 Click(s) | Related: Reviews or Talks | Detail

• Wargaming with Stirling Services   [Article, Hexus]
  Nick from Stirling Services set us up with a weekend up in Sheffield at the LightFighter site where we met Matt Belgrove and Ben Watt, two Stirling Services guys who showed us the ropes and tooled us up. The idea of the weekend was that nearly 200 players would be gathering to play the continuing scenario of previous events. Yep, that’s right, we were taking part in an ongoing ‘war’ that had a continuous storyline, affected by the outcome of the weekends when everyone got together for a fight.
   Sun, 16 Oct, 2005 | 5 Click(s) | Related: Reviews or Talks | Detail

• ATI's X1000 series, an Ouija board outbreak?   [Article, hardwareanalysis]
  ATI's X1000 series is now officially introduced, but low and behold the numbers are in line what we disclosed two weeks ago. Is this a Ouija board outbreak? Or has ATI known all along we were close and decided to start a smear campaign to discredit the scores?
   Mon, 10 Oct, 2005 | 4 Click(s) | Related: Reviews or Talks | Detail

• David Nalasco (ATI) Interview   [Interview, tbreak]
  The compositing engine is really only necessary on a master board. Its only necessary if you want to use CrossFire. Other wise you have additional costs associated which would have to be on all the chips whether or not you’re interested in CrossFire. The fact is that percentage of people that will use a CrossFire solution is very very small.
   Mon, 10 Oct, 2005 | 5 Click(s) | Related: Reviews or Talks | Detail

• Game Boy Micro Review   [Review, designtechnica]
  Surprise, surprise… Now it’s 2005, and another revision, the Game Boy Micro, is upon us. Sleeker and more stylish than predecessors, plus packing better visibility, the device is also way smaller. Not to mention, at least for those concerned with style or portability, a welcome tagalong, if not necessarily essential purchase.
   Fri, 07 Oct, 2005 | 6 Click(s) | Related: Reviews or Talks | Detail

• GameDr AutoMax Review   [Review, Hardware.GamersHell]
  All truly avid gamers will one day need a CD/DVD repair kit. GameDr Excelerator Motorized Automax Disc Repair System by Digital Innovations is one of the most popular on today’s market and, according to the package, it’s “the only completely automatic disk repair solution.” The Doctor, however, has been met with mixed results, and it’s easy to see why. This product has some clear disadvantages, but certainly serves a purpose for those gamers with unplayable discs.
   Fri, 07 Oct, 2005 | 5 Click(s) | Related: Reviews or Talks | Detail

• Intel Mobility Party Report   [Article, rojakpot]
  Intel recently concluded their Mobility Campaign with a big bang at Zouk! Boasting a celebrity DJ, a fashion show and DJ group Altered Image, the Intel Mobility Party was also where Intel announced the winners of the Intel Notebook Bag Design Contest! Check out the report!
   Fri, 07 Oct, 2005 | 4 Click(s) | Related: Reviews or Talks | Detail

• Nyko PSP Charger Case and Pocket Case Review   [Review, Hardware.GamersHell]
  The PSP is a very fragile handheld device, so taking the proper precautions in order to ensure its safety is important. Some PSP gaming systems come with a flimsy felt case that offers hardly any protection, but luckily Nyko has released a PSP Charger Case that offers protection to the PSP while also offering a battery that can increase gaming time by up to seven hours.
   Wed, 28 Sep, 2005 | 6 Click(s) | Related: Reviews or Talks | Detail

• Beginners Guides: Annual PC Checkup   [Guide, PCStats]
  A medical primer for your computer, from dust bunnies to defragging, keep your computer in good health. There comes a time in every once-new computer's life when it just doesn't feel fresh anymore. You know, when it's taking 5-10 minutes to boot up into Windows, the fans are making funny squealing noises, and there's a wad of orange cat hair protruding from the rear fan grille. It's the computer equivalent of senility, your once precious box has lost its edge.Time for action.
   Sun, 25 Sep, 2005 | 7 Click(s) | Related: Reviews or Talks | Detail

• Changing times, changing ethos   [Editorial, bit-tech]
  The guys over at Pimprig, in their latest editorial, disagree with this approach, and have taken umbridge with Kyle's latest opinion piece in the offline CPU Magazine. This is utterly within their rights, but I don't believe they have a full comprehension of the issues involved here. Let me explain what they are.
   Tue, 20 Sep, 2005 | 7 Click(s) | Related: Reviews or Talks | Detail

• HipGear Universal Racing Wheel Review   [Review, Hardware.GamersHell]
  With an abundance of driving games available on today’s market, ranging from the arcade style of the Need for Speed series, to the racing simulators of Forza Motorsport and Gran Turismo, gamers willing to transcend the standard controller are looking for a peripheral wheel that will provide satisfaction in both performance and aesthetics. The Hip Gear Universal Racing Wheel is not only appealing and appeasing in those terms, but its versatility within various gaming environments will easily capture the hearts of racing fans everywhere.
   Tue, 20 Sep, 2005 | 9 Click(s) | Related: Reviews or Talks | Detail

• Logitech Play Link Wireless Network Extender Review   [Review, Hardware.GamersHell]
  Gamers who have been searching to and fro for an affordable wireless network solution finally have something to rejoice over. Logitech’s Play Link Wireless Network Extender allows any console with an Ethernet port to have wireless Internet access in a matter of minutes. Without any software configuration or WiFi/802.11 networking needed, this easy-to-use device will have your gaming system ready to go in a flash.
   Tue, 20 Sep, 2005 | 6 Click(s) | Related: Reviews or Talks | Detail

• Mad Catz Universal MC2 Racing Wheel Review   [Review, Hardware.GamersHell]
  Overall, Mad Catz’s Universal MC2 Steering Wheel and Pedals is an incredibly user friendly and reasonably priced third-party offering for racing fans in search of a richer racing experience. Sure, it may lack the lavish features of the higher priced wheels, such as force feedback and 900 degrees axis rotation, but the MC2 manages to offer up some stern competition—and at a much lower price point.
   Tue, 20 Sep, 2005 | 8 Click(s) | Related: Reviews or Talks | Detail

• Nintendo Revolution Controller Demo Showcase   [Preview, Gamespot]
  Shigeru Miyamoto and Nintendo of Japan representatives walked GameSpot through a collection of demos designed to show some of the theoretical applications for the unique Nintendo Revolution controller. Before starting the demos, Miyamoto was quick to emphasize that what we were about to see did not reflect the look of a game running on the Revolution hardware.
   Tue, 20 Sep, 2005 | 8 Click(s) | Related: Reviews or Talks | Detail

• Review Editors and Benchmarks DO NOT Suck   [Editorial, PimpRig]
  What Kyle is complaining about is that reviewing isn't standardized across the industry. So, him being [H]err Bennett, he figured he had better set the standard for everybody by using the "experience" method of reviewing. I would like to know how his "experience" method using his high end motherboard, top of the line RAM, dual processor CPU, and 7800GT video card relates to the "experience" an end user on a Socket A motherboard, 512K of value RAM, Barton processor, and Ti4800 video card. However, if he were to test two video cards and say "This gets an 8, this gets a 6." I believe the end user would be able to easily tell which card is better.
   Fri, 16 Sep, 2005 | 6 Click(s) | Related: Reviews or Talks | Detail

• Microsoft targets content-delivery to mobiles, PCs, Xbox 360 and Portable Media Centers   [Article, Hexus]
  Five years after introducing Europe to its “What TV Can Be” concept at IBC 2000, Microsoft – seemingly with a different set of partners - this year demonstrated ways of delivering content to Xbox 360, Portable Media Centers, mobile phones and TV sets, as well as to PCs.
   Wed, 14 Sep, 2005 | 7 Click(s) | Related: Reviews or Talks | Detail