Quest for the World's First "Thinking" Computer
Published on October 14, 2008 to Influence of Technology on Society"Shall we play a game?" That infamous line from the movie War Games might be closer to reality than you may think. Read more
Man Sues HP Over Exploding Computer
Published on January 15, 2008 to Desktop ComputersLittle Rock (AR) - An Arkansas man’s Compaq Presario PC exploded in his home, causing his daughter to face major injuries, according to a recently filed lawsuit. Keith Price says he bought the... Read more
Build Your Dell Like a Nike Shoe
Published on November 14, 2008 to Notebooks and LaptopsAlthough the majority of laptops on the market today are still drab shades of colors, things are slowly getting bright and funky. Read more
Spore: Countdown to One of the Most Anticipated Games of 2008
Published on September 4, 2008 to Video Game Related TopicsWhy is everyone so hung up on Spore? Read more
Intel Consults Feng Shui Masters To Build New Fab
Published on May 23, 2008 to Business & LawCompanies are going to great lengths promoting in reducing their impact on their environment. Read more
Reader How Tos: Build a PC for TV
Published on November 9, 2002 to Home TheaterArild Skullerud talks about his experiences building a PC for his living room. Can a PC combine the features of a digital VCR, MP3 server, and Internet TV? Sure it can, but at what cost? Read more
How To Speed Up Your Snail-Slow Notebook Computer
Published on October 24, 2006 to Notebooks and LaptopsIt's difficult to impossible to upgrade the components in most notebook computers. So, when a notebook computer runs slowly, if you don't take steps to improve its performance, often your only option is to toss it out and get a newer faster one. Read more
We Build 4 HDMI-Based HTPCs
Published on May 2, 2007 to Home TheaterDespite numerous gotchas and design conflicts, we manage to put together and test four different AMD and Intel CPU-based home theater PCs with HDMI capability. We're exhausted. You enjoy. Read more
How To: Diary of a New Home Network - Part 3
Published on February 16, 2006 to NetworkingIn this final installment, Tim Higgins makes a bonehead move during cable termination and shares lessons learned from the whole escapade. Read more
How To: Diary of a New Home Network- Part 2
Published on November 2, 2005 to NetworkingTim Higgins is back with Part 2 of his new home network adventures. This time it's all about the connections - wall plates and patch panels, that is. Read more
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The Spotlight: Techies To Build Waterworld
ESPN's Ultimate Remote, Netflix gets a set-top box, Napster takes on iTunes (legally), a new touchscreen OLPC, YouTomb and Silicon Valley techies planning seasteading communities. Plus the evolution of the cell phone. Read more




