Happy Halloween Geeks! The Geeks ran across this cool resin USB 2.0 skull hub just in time for Halloween! There are 4 USB 2.0 ports ready for your various USB toys or more practically your external hard drives, mice, keyboards or USB Yoda Protector. What’s uber-cool about this skull is that the top is hallowed… Continue reading USB Skull Hub for Halloween
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Dell Enters Tablet Computer Market with the Streak
Image courtesy of Engadget Dell announced that the Streak, a touch-screen tablet computer is real and will first see daylight in the UK next month (June) and later in the summer in the US to AT&T. The Streak (once known as the Mini 5) is a 5″ screen with a Qualcomm Snapdragon CPU and running… Continue reading Dell Enters Tablet Computer Market with the Streak
PC Prankster USB Stick Mischeviously ‘Takes Over’ Your Friend’s Computer
Ha! I love this – it’s the perfect gadget for revenge, April Fool’s day, or just as a prank or giggles. Just plug this USB thumb stick into your friend/enemy’s machine when they’re not looking and it takes over randomly turning CAPS lock on and off, typing out random garbage, and moving the mouse. You… Continue reading PC Prankster USB Stick Mischeviously ‘Takes Over’ Your Friend’s Computer
USB Wireless Computer Control
This nifty innovation takes the TV remote to the next level by turning it into a computer remote. All you need to do is plug the USB receiver into your computer and away you go. The remote features buttons for all the major computer functions, such as page up/down, tab, mouse, typing controls (in a… Continue reading USB Wireless Computer Control
Lock down your Skype Privacy settings
Just a quick note. Phishers and malware vendors are using Skype to snare people into paying for their crap and infecting their machines. You should lock down your Skype privacy settings [detailed howto] to prevent them from messaging you in the first place!
Obama administration announces new head Computer Security position
In a move hailed by computer security experts across the country, President Obama outlined today a new top ‘cybersecurity czar’ position that would operate out of the White House and have direct access to the president. This speech included reference to a new comprehensive approach to US computer security. What we say – thank you… Continue reading Obama administration announces new head Computer Security position
Emotiv EPOC brain-computer neuroheadset – control your computer/games with your mind
Neuroscience tech company Emotiv has been hyping their latest consumer product, the EPOC, over the past few months. The Emotiv EPOC is a brain-computer interface that looks like something straight out of a Sci-Fi movie. The EPOC headset reads EEGs (Electroencephalography) to allow the wearer to (attempt) to control things; in particular games.
CES 2009: NVIDIA Ion platform makes for smallest PC
NVIDIA is touting its new Ion platform as they’ve demonstrated how it can be used to make the world’s smallest Vista capable premium PC. By plugging the Ion board into a case that is just slightly larger than the board and adding a hard drive, the PC is complete. What’s more interesting is that the… Continue reading CES 2009: NVIDIA Ion platform makes for smallest PC
Dell Studio Hybrid desktop computer
Ok, sure this is just another desktop computer, but I love the look of this Dell – it’s a Studio Hybrid and not only does it have an interesting look with its stylistic stand, but it comes in 7 cool colors. Dual core CPU powered with up to 4GB RAM, up to a 320GB SATA… Continue reading Dell Studio Hybrid desktop computer
Nero LiquidTV – TiVo for your PC
Nero and TiVo have teamed up to create Nero LiquidTV which is software version of TiVo that runs on your PC. LiquidTV has most of the same features as a regular TiVo box plus some additional ones that you can only get on a PC. Not only can you watch shows that you recorded on… Continue reading Nero LiquidTV – TiVo for your PC