Alan McCloskey, Author at OCmodshop.com

Type Special Characters Using Only a Keyboard

Alan McCloskeyJul 24, 2011June 21, 20143

In today’s computing world, there are a lot of special symbols and characters in use that just cannot fit onto a standard keyboard. Even as

NZXT 140mm & 120mm FX Enthusiast Fan Review

Alan McCloskeyJul 18, 2011June 23, 20143

Yup, this isn’t a press release or a tease… this is the only review on the new NZXT FX Enthusiast Fan series that I know

Run Hidden Power Efficiency Report in Windows 7

Alan McCloskeyJul 18, 2011June 23, 20141

Computer laptops are just about everywhere, and as such today’s modern operating systems have a lot of power-saving options… some of which are hidden or

How To Change the Shut Down Button

Alan McCloskeyJul 17, 2011June 23, 20141

If you’re like me, then you rarely actually shut down your computer. Even though I have fast RAIDed SSDs that can cold-boot Windows in less

How PC Fans Work

Alan McCloskeyJul 16, 2011November 28, 20142

Computers and other electronics produce heat, and they need to be cooled. Most electronics depend on fans or some other type of blower to move

NZXT Sentry Mesh Fan Controller

Alan McCloskeyJul 16, 2011June 23, 20141

There are all sorts of ways to tame the noisy array of fans within your PC case. Some of them are rather fancy, but have

Sentey Optimus GS-6000 PC Case

Alan McCloskeyJul 15, 2011June 23, 20145

So, you’re an Incredibly Cheap Bastard and decided that you need a brand-spanking new PC case instead of screwing Ebay sellers for brand-name quality merchandise

Enable Hidden Windows Themes

Alan McCloskeyJul 13, 2011June 23, 20144

Windows 7 configures a handful of themes upon initial installation, but did you know that there are several more that are not installed by default?

AcoustiFan DustProof 120mm PC Fan

Alan McCloskeyJul 13, 2011June 23, 20142

We review a lot of fans and other computer cooling equipment here at OCmodshop. In some ways, testing fans are quite straightforward, and in other

Welcome to OCmodshop 3.0

Alan McCloskeyJul 1, 2011August 25, 20140

As you point your browser to OCmodshop, you may have noticed something different… Well, it’s more of a complete overhaul. This update has been a

Boxee Box 1.1 Update Woes

Alan McCloskeyJun 29, 2011July 4, 20140

I have a strong love/hate relationship with the Boxee Box. On one hand it is one of the best video appliances that integrates both online

Multipage Toolkit screwing up WordPress Permalinks FIXED!

Alan McCloskeyJun 15, 2011June 21, 20141

The Multipage Toolkit plugin is invaluable for many bloggers and webmasters, as it visually allows for page separations and page headers within the WordPress WYSIWYG

Duke Nukem Forever (PC): A Fair and Balanced Review

Alan McCloskeyJun 15, 2011September 12, 20144

A few people will really like it, some people will really hate it, but most people will think it's just "meh", and that's a shame.

Silverstone 2.5-inch SATA Hot-Swap Adapter Review

Alan McCloskeyMay 27, 2011September 12, 20140

People who need this adapter are those who need absolute compatibility with standard 3.5" drive bays, including hot-swappable drive trays, and PC enthusiasts who just

Boxee Box 1.1 Update Fixes and Woes

Alan McCloskeyMay 15, 2011September 12, 20145

I have a strong love/hate relationship with the Boxee Box. On one hand it is one of the best video appliances that integrates both online