March 14, 2009
It’s bound to happen sooner or later: you delete an important file and now can’t find it anywhere on your system, including the recycle bin. Luckily, scouring your hard drive isn’t as difficult as you may think, and 9 times out of 10, the file still exists somewhere on your hard drive.
Posted in Tips and advice, Tutorials | 3 Comments » Posted by: Justin Montgomery
March 9, 2009
Ever since Street View was introduced, people have been spotting unusual, funny and interesting objects, situations and people all over the world. From robberies in progress to nude sun-bathers, let’s take a look at 10 funny things you’ll see when searching Google’s Street View.
Posted in Google, Internet | 3 Comments » Posted by: Justin Montgomery
March 1, 2009
Firewall alerts come in all shapes and sizes, and vary greatly depending on the type of firewall you’re using at the moment. Let’s take a look at what they mean, how to decide whether they’re legitimate, and how to respond to them.
Posted in Antivirus, Tips and advice, Tutorials | No Comments » Posted by: Justin Montgomery
February 22, 2009
You may not realize that walking around with Bluetooth enabled on your cell phone leaves you vulnerable to hackers. They can easily connect and manipulate your phone simply by using a Bluetooth connection. We’re here to explain how it’s done and how to protect yourself from such an attack.
Posted in Cell phones, Tutorials | 9 Comments » Posted by: Justin Montgomery
February 22, 2009
It’s an age old problem affecting all PC users- your computer has slowed down to almost a standstill. Before you throw it out the window, there are several simple tips and tricks you can try first that will hopefully help speed up your system and bring it back to life.
Posted in Tips and advice, Vista | 12 Comments » Posted by: Justin Montgomery
February 21, 2009
Windows is filled with pesky errors, and “your system is running low on virtual memory” is one of them. Just what does this error mean? How can I avoid it in the future? We’ll answer these questions and more, and help make sure you never see this error again.
Posted in Software, Tips and advice | 1 Comment » Posted by: Justin Montgomery
February 15, 2009
While open source development isn’t as prevalent in the gaming industry as it is elsewhere, there’s still a number of freely available open source games that cater to all types of gaming. To help guide you in the right direction, here’s a list of the top 10 open source games in terms of popularity and development.
Posted in Open source | 6 Comments » Posted by: Justin Montgomery
February 15, 2009
Unlocking a GSM-based cell phone is easier than you think, and most carriers don’t mind that you do so. Being able to use your cell phone on any GSM-based carrier worldwide is a huge asset, so let’s take a closer look at how it’s done.
Posted in Cell phones, Tutorials | 6 Comments » Posted by: Justin Montgomery
February 15, 2009
There are many mysterious services and processes hogging Windows, and Cisvc.exe is one of them. A quick Google search on the topic reveals little more than a few sentences on what it is. So we’ve decided to explain it in detail, and let you know how to stop it from slowing down your computer once and for all.
Posted in Software, Tutorials | 17 Comments » Posted by: Justin Montgomery
February 8, 2009
With the recent emphasis on cloud computing, the spotlight has been shone on mass-online storage. Many people are unaware to the fact that many services already exist that provide freely available online storage in large quantities, with excellent features. Let’s take a look at where to find it, and what to look for.
Posted in Internet, Storage, Tips and advice | 1 Comment » Posted by: Justin Montgomery
February 7, 2009
As wireless networks evolve, so does the security encryption needed to protect them. As usual, the methods to hack this encryption evolves just as fast, so let’s take a look at how its done and how to protect yourself from these types of threats.
Posted in Internet, Tutorials, Wi-Fi | 7 Comments » Posted by: Justin Montgomery
January 31, 2009
Wondering what the best free antivirus software is? There’s a myriad of questions most people have when trying to figure out the best antivirus software, especially ones that are free. While some maintain that no free antivirus software works as well as the robust (and expensive) alternatives, there are several great options for both Mac and PC that perform as well or better then their pricey brethren.
Posted in Antivirus, Reviews | 7 Comments » Posted by: Justin Montgomery
November 7, 2008
We all rely heavily on Google and its cloud of services to always be available when we need it. The reality is that it can, and has, gone down. So, how do you protect yourself when and if it happens to you?
Posted in Google, Tutorials | 1 Comment » Posted by: Justin Montgomery
November 7, 2008
Smaller rural wired and wireless phone companies are going by the wayside quickly these days. AT&T has agreed to acquire Centennial wireless for $944 million to expand its coverage in Puerto Rico and several rural areas in the Midwest and beyond.
Posted in Cell phones | No Comments » Posted by: Justin Montgomery
November 7, 2008
Facebook is doing well, really well actually. After the $15 billion valuation Microsoft gave it last year, the company is chugging along nicely with “hundreds of millions” of dollars coming in annually in ad-based revenue alone.
Posted in Uncategorized | No Comments » Posted by: Justin Montgomery
November 7, 2008
Forced by the arms of the law, Craigslist must take action against the plethora of prostitution ads popping up on its sites. While preserving the legitimate ads, the classifieds site has vowed to crack down on a variety of less-than-appropriate forms of advertising.
Posted in Uncategorized | 1 Comment » Posted by: Justin Montgomery
November 5, 2008
The idea of cloud computing, in essence, means a company with the proper market stature and resources could dominate the industry or “clouds” if you will. While this could easily be true, the debate still continues whether it will be allowed to happen.
Posted in Internet | 1 Comment » Posted by: Justin Montgomery