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  1. Rob Williams

    De-RAGE Yourself With These Graphics Tweaks

    It seems that id's RAGE couldn't have been more aptly named, as for PC gamers, it's been an emotion felt as getting the game to just look good and run well has been tough. Unfortunately, the game is very un-id Software like in that it clearly wasn't developed for PC gamers. The issues gamers are...
  2. Rob Williams

    Microsoft Discusses Reasons for Dropping Start Menu in Windows 8

    Since Windows 95's release, the Start menu has become an integral part of many computing lives. Over time, it's experienced continual improvement, with the introduction of pinned items, a search bar, quicker access to key folders and so forth. But with Windows 8, Microsoft will be shelving the...
  3. Rob Williams

    Thermaltake Chaser MK-1 Full-Tower Chassis Review

    Thermaltake has a large number of chassis lines, but it's time to welcome another: Chaser. The first model, MK-1, features a bold, gamer-esque design and borrows many cues from the Level 10 GT. It features an HDD dock, a headphone holder, and tons of cooling capacity. At $150, is this a...
  4. Rob Williams

    Apple Launches iPhone 4S; Introduces Siri Voice Recognition

    As expected, Apple has today announced the latest addition to its iPhone line-up, the 4S. You'll note that it's not called the '4G', and that's for a reason. With this release, there's no 4G or LTE support... so for those who were holding out for that, you'll have to wait until the iPhone 5...
  5. Rob Williams

    First Portal 2 DLC Released; Game Priced at $15 Until Oct. 6

    After what felt like an eternity of a wait, Valve has today released the first bit of DLC for Portal 2, and as promised, it's free. There is a catch, though - it's not that content-filled. In gist, the biggest enhancement has been the addition of a new co-op campaign which is rumored to last...
  6. Rob Williams

    Logos - past and present

    I got a good chuckle out of some of these: http://stocklogos.com/topic/past-and-future-famous-logos
  7. Rob Williams

    NVIDIA Releases Battlefield 3 Graphics Guide

    It's all too rare when a game comes along for the PC that almost demands an upgrade, but Battlefield 3 is one such example. Let's face it - Crysis in its own right was a game that demanded a super-fast PC, but the hype level leading up to its launch doesn't hold a candle to Battlefield 3. In...
  8. Rob Williams

    SteelSeries Sensei Pro-Grade Gaming Mouse Review

    SteelSeries takes gaming seriously, as evidenced by its high-end Xai mouse released two years ago. Developed with the help of pro gamers, the Xai boasted high-end specs, unique features and looked good. The Sensei is the Xai's replacement, and with it comes even beefier specs, a CPU under the...
  9. Rob Williams

    Migrating Your EA Games from Steam or Retail to Origin

    A little known fact about EA's Origin is that many games you've purchased elsewhere, either at retail or on Steam, can be registered and used through it. The problem: EA doesn't have a list of titles that support this. Until that happens, we've started our own, and welcome submissions to see it...
  10. Rob Williams

    Amazon Launches Four New Kindle Devices

    It was expected that Amazon this week would announce a tablet-based Kindle, but the company surprised everyone by revamping its entire line-up. For starters, there's a brand-new entry-level model simply called "Kindle", priced at $79. It features a 6" ink pearl screen and supports WiFi, but has...
  11. Rob Williams

    Need a good cry?

    Need a good cry? If it's been a while, this is sure to get the waterworks going :D http://www.topgear.com/uk/photos/ferrari-enzo-abandoned-in-dubai-2011-09-29
  12. Rob Williams

    Free Broken Sword: Shadow of the Templars at GOG.com

    As GOG.com hits its 6,000,000th download, the company is giving away Broken Sword: Shadow of the Templars free to anyone who wants it. The offer expires in two days, however, so you won't want to waste time. http://www.gog.com/en/gamecard/broken_sword_directors_cut/
  13. Rob Williams

    Improving Wireless Performance on Android with Wifi Analyzer

    Years ago, when wireless routers weren't so inexpensive, drop-outs didn't occur all too often. But today, if you live in a neighborhood with lots of buildings, or are looking to connect to a wireless spot at a mall or some other public location, there's a huge chance that to occur. While there's...
  14. Rob Williams

    Humble Bundle Returns with Frozen Synapse

    It might feel like we just had a Humble Bundle, and well, we did. But another has arrived and it's a little more unique than those we've seen in the past. There's just one game featured here, Frozen Synapse, dubbed the "ultimate tactical" game on both the PC (Windows and now Linux) and Mac...
  15. Rob Williams

    Newegg + ASUS Blizzcon contest

    I am not sure when this contest began, or when it ends, but it's still on-going: http://www.asusrog.com/blizzcon11/si-pages/newegg.html Requires a "Like" and a comment to be entered to win a sweet rig.
  16. Rob Williams

    F1 2011 Review

    The winner of the current F1 season is almost a sure-thing, but is Codemasters' latest F1 sim as well? With the introduction of DRS and KERS, improved driving physics, a new collection of tracks, an improved focus on multi-player and the greatest racing challenge to date - it just might be. You...
  17. Rob Williams

    BF3 early access codes

    I cannot guarantee that these work, but I believe these codes to be early access codes for Battlefield 3. If you don't have the early access already, just load up Origin and redeem one of these codes, and please post if one of them works.
  18. Rob Williams

    AMD Releases Radeon 11.10 Preview Driver for Battlefield 3

    Whether you're able to play the Battlefield 3 open-beta today or in a couple of days, you'll want to take note if you're an AMD user. The company has just released a "11.10 Preview Driver" that aims to primarily boost performance in the game, both with and without anti-aliasing in a single or...
  19. Rob Williams

    BlackBerry PlayBook Seeing Price-Drops at Some Retailers

    Like all other companies that sought out to compete against Apple's iPad, Research In Motion had expected to see its PlayBook tablet fly off of the shelves once it became available. In truth, so did we. The PlayBook brings a fluid UI, brand-new OS, big focus on gestures, a growing app store and...
  20. Rob Williams

    NZXT Announces Source 220 Mid-Tower Chassis

    Do you turn your undies inside out so that you can wear them for another day? If you're this frugal, NZXT's latest case release may just be what you've been looking for. On Friday the Source 220 mid-tower was launched, bringing with it many of the features that enthusiasts want but at a price...
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