Alan McCloskey, Author at OCmodshop.com

How to Switch Audio Tracks in Windows Media Player

Alan McCloskeyApr 4, 2010June 22, 20148

The ability to switch between tracks in Windows Media Player is there, but not accessible by default.

Hyperkin PS3 Text Link Remote Review

Alan McCloskeyApr 3, 2010September 12, 20140

Despite its slow start in the console war, the PS3 has come into its own of late, as it is a very strong multimedia powerhouse

Sometimes it’s best to NOT connect with old friends on Facebook

Alan McCloskeyMar 27, 2010November 28, 20143

Facebook has become one of the most popular social networking tools. Once you get on there, it is amazing how many old friends and acquaintances

New Ad Pricing at OCModShop.com

Alan McCloskeyMar 24, 2010August 25, 20140

Recently I’ve had many ad quote requests for OCModShop.com. Each one has specific needs, and after a lot of thought I came up with a

New OCMS Front Page Layout

Alan McCloskeyFeb 27, 2010August 25, 20140

You may have noticed that the front page layout is slightly different. We noticed that the external news was taking up an awful lot of

How to remove My Web Search from Firefox

Alan McCloskeyFeb 27, 2010September 12, 20142

The other day I came across a program that would automatically create web avatars based on your photograph. I figured that wouldn’t be a bad

Zalman Trimon ZM-M220W Stereo Monitor

Alan McCloskeyFeb 25, 2010September 12, 20140

While visiting Zalman at a few trade shows, I was introduced to their new stereoscopic 3d monitor: the Zalman Trimon 22-inch monitor. nVidia has been

MLB 2K10 Interview

Alan McCloskeyFeb 25, 2010June 23, 20140

We recently had a chance to speak with the developers of Major League Baseball 2K10. Even though many sports games have a new version every

Xbox 360 interferes with PS3 video streaming

Alan McCloskeyFeb 24, 2010November 28, 20140

Sometimes I have a housefull of toddlers, and there are only a few ways to keep them quiet for a contiguous block of time. One

Bioshock 2 Q&A with the Developers

Alan McCloskeyFeb 6, 2010November 28, 20140

We recently had a chance to be part of a group discussion with the developers of Bioshock 2, who answered our questions about their highly

OCZ Sabre OLED Gaming Keyboard Review

Alan McCloskeyFeb 5, 2010September 12, 20147

When you see something new and innovative like an OLED (Organic Light Emitting Diode) keyboard, one can’t help but compare it to the expensive Optimus

NitroX X835 Bluetooth Handsfree Kit

Alan McCloskeyFeb 3, 2010September 12, 20140

Cell phones are practically ubiquotous in today’s modern society. A natural response to new technology are laws to make that technology safer. Most people use

NitroX iConn+ iPhone Battery Case Review

Alan McCloskeyFeb 3, 2010September 12, 20140

Nearly every hardware critic agrees that Apple’s iPhone is an evolutionary leap in cell phone gadgetry. Those same reviewers unamimously condemn the company for its

Slappa PSP Hardbody Complete Case

Alan McCloskeyJan 15, 2010September 12, 20140

One of the problems with all these technological toys is the fact that they are easily ruined. Even the cheapest of game consoles, geared towards

Slappa Black Wave Pro 600-Disc Hardbody Case Review

Alan McCloskeyJan 15, 2010September 12, 20140

The need for disc storage today’s digital household is enormous, and doesn’t appear to be diminishing anytime soon. I’ve seen some people who have extensive