HOW TO: FTP server on your home PC
Subject: General Tech | October 14, 2005 - 04:01 PM | Jeremy Hellstrom
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When a USB thumbdrive or harddrive isn't enough to take it all with you, consider a home FTP site. Then you can transfer whatever you need to where ever you might be at the time. MAKE:Blog will send you to a site that can show you how.
"A home FTP server is useful to anyone who wants to save and retrieve files on their computer from anywhere. Ever forget a Word document on your home desktop that you really need at work?
AMD OPENS NEW 300MM FAB 36 IN DRESDEN, GERMANY
Subject: General Tech | October 14, 2005 - 11:44 AM | Jeremy Hellstrom
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-New Facility Will Help AMD Nearly Double its Output in the Next Three Years, Meet Growing Demand for AMD64 Processors and Achieve Aggressive Growth Objectives- DRESDEN, Germany-Oct.
When Keyboards Meet Mr. Potato Head
Subject: General Tech | October 14, 2005 - 11:42 AM | Jeremy Hellstrom
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The Ergodex DX1 is a very unique input device. It is basically a square, upon which you can place keys, where ever you want. Then you use the bundled software to assign the commands to the keys you've placed. If WASD is getting you down, head to PimpRig and read all about it.
""To place a key, first you peel off the protective cover off of the adhesive, then press it down firmly on the DX1 pad. To remove the key, simply twist it off.
Intel Donates $1 Million In Support Of South Asia Earthquake Relief Efforts
Subject: General Tech | October 13, 2005 - 04:44 PM | Jeremy Hellstrom
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SANTA CLARA, Calif., Oct. 13, 2005 — Intel Corporation's philanthropic arm, the Intel Foundation, will donate $1 million for disaster and humanitarian relief efforts related to the South Asia earthquake. The Foundation will also match dollar-for-dollar employee contributions in support of the relief effort through November.
iPod Video discussion ... via Podcast of course!
Subject: General Tech | October 13, 2005 - 02:51 PM | Jeremy Hellstrom
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Designtechnica presents both a talk back article and a podcast of some predicitons and impressions about the iPod video. See what they have to say, and listen to the podcast to see if they are right on the money, or out in left field.
"Based on the expectations set for the video iPod, today's announcement was disappointing given it didn't really provide the same kind of user experience with video as the original iPod did with audio.
You can teach an old webcam new tricks
Subject: General Tech | October 13, 2005 - 02:40 PM | Jeremy Hellstrom
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Hardware Zone takes a look at the Creative WebCam Live! Motion. Not only is it a decent webcam in terms of quality and looks, but it's motorized. You can even set it in smart mode, and see the camera follow your movements, just like that old horror cliche, with eyeballs in a creepy portrait.
"The Creative WebCam Live! Motion promises to change your expectations of a web camera, equipped with a silent motor and ultra-wide angle lens.
Itsy Bitsy, Teeny Weenie, Micro MP3's are keenie
Subject: General Tech | October 12, 2005 - 01:45 PM | Jeremy Hellstrom
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The MobiBLU DAH-1500i is a tiny square MP3 player, designed to hang off your neck liek a locket, while you are listening to it. 10 hours of battery life, either 512MB or !Gb storage, and good playback quality, with an iPod-like interface. See what CoolTechZone makes of it here.
"We've all had it with standard sized MP3 players; after all, what's so special about them anymore? The same old features and audio quality are the norm these days.
Driven to frustration in 64 bits?
Subject: General Tech | October 12, 2005 - 11:47 AM | Jeremy Hellstrom
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Did you turn in your 32bit WinXP for the 64bit version when Microsoft first offered the trade in, and are now starting to regret the decision? Think Computers wants you to know that you aren't alone.
'Well, Windows Xp 64 has been out for quite a while now, I for one have already upgraded and there is a noticeable difference, better in some respects, while not better in other. The 'not better' part is driver support.
A new PSU so good it's a Sin(Tek)
Subject: General Tech | October 11, 2005 - 02:09 PM | Jeremy Hellstrom
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BigBruin does a full review of SinTek's new 500W PSU. It's got modular connectors, as in you only plug in however many wires are needed. It has a 120mm LED fan, and you can overvolt your memory and PCIx by 5%, right on the PSU. To see what else it can do, read the whole review.
"SinTek has a real quality unit on their hands here.
Ball State University Moves To Head Of The Class In Intel's Ranking Of The Top 50 Most Unwired
Subject: General Tech | October 11, 2005 - 01:04 PM | Jeremy Hellstrom
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SANTA CLARA, Calif., Oct. 11, 2005 — As the most technology savvy and well-connected generation of college students enters school this fall, Ball State University in Muncie, Ind., is the nation's 'Most Unwired Campus,' according to Intel Corporation's second annual survey on wireless Internet access at U.S. colleges and universities.
Last year many campuses reported limited wireless network capabilities. This year's survey, conducted with the Center for Digital Education, reveals that students are more likely to be enjoying campus life unwired.
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