Alan McCloskey, Author at OCmodshop.com

How to Fix 100% CPU Usage on Synology Diskstation NAS

Alan McCloskeyOct 22, 2010September 12, 201425

Here's how to fix your Synology Diskstation if the CPU is constantly at 100%.

Symbolic Links: Easily Increase Your NAS’ uPNP Library

Alan McCloskeyOct 22, 2010September 12, 20141

Many full-features Linux-based Networked Attached Storage (NAS) devices support a plethora of multimedia features. Many have native support as an iTunes server, web server, ftp

In Win Dragon Slayer PC Case Review

Alan McCloskeyOct 22, 2010September 12, 20140

PC Case designs have come a long way from the beige boxes from the previous century. Thanks to the modding and gaming scenes, manufacturers try

Making It as a Gaming Journalist

Alan McCloskeySep 8, 2010November 28, 20141

Have you ever thought about having a career in the video games industry? Some might think that it’s all glamorous, but the panelists at PAX10’s

Wil Wheaton Awesome Hour @ PAX Prime 2010

Alan McCloskeySep 7, 2010June 21, 20141

Wil Wheaton once again talks with the folks at the Seattle PAX. Wil talks about gaming, how much he sucks at Scrabble, and not being

PAX 2010 Cosplay

Alan McCloskeySep 7, 2010June 23, 20140

Cosplay is defined as: Literally “Costume Play.” Dressing up and pretending to be a fictional character (usually a sci-fi, comic book, or anime character). Cosplay

PAX 2010 Babes

Alan McCloskeySep 7, 2010June 23, 20140

Convention vendors usually try to attract attention with gorgeous Booth Babes. This marketing strategy is very effective, but it seems that over the past few

Duke Nukem Forever Revealed at PAX 2010

Alan McCloskeySep 6, 2010November 28, 20140

For most gamers, Duke Nukem Forever is the longest-running joke in the industry. The game has been vaporware since its original announcement in 1997. There

X-Play Cast Autograph Session

Alan McCloskeySep 6, 2010June 23, 20140

Adam Sessler and Morgan Webb took time out of their busy schedule to sign autographs for their adoring fans at PAX 2010 in Seattle. I

Hellboy Screenshots

Alan McCloskeyAug 30, 2010June 23, 20140

Yes, they made a Hellboy game. It wasn't very good, but the screenshots don't look that bad.

Rosewill RK-800G Keyboard Review

Alan McCloskeyAug 19, 2010September 12, 20140

We’ve reviewed several great products from Rosewill. This brand is Newegg’s own, so you’ll find them exclusively at newegg.com. Most technically-savvy people are comfortable ordering from them, not only

Interview with Jack Epps, writer of Top Gun Game

Alan McCloskeyAug 16, 2010May 31, 20110

I’m Jack Epps, one of the original writers of the Top Gun movie. I was brought into writing for the new Top Gun game years

Dragon Age: Awakening Screenshots

Alan McCloskeyJul 30, 2010June 23, 20140

Dragon? You awake? Here are some screenshots of this RPG for the PC and Xbox 360.

i-Star BPU-2535V2 Dual 2.5 to 3.5-inch Enclosure Review

Alan McCloskeyJun 10, 2010September 12, 20140

Some computer enthusiasts have toyed with the idea of using laptop hard drives in their desktop PC. Because of their lower noise and heat, they

How to Fix PSP 6.20 Games on Custom Firmware

Alan McCloskeyJun 3, 2010November 28, 20147

There was a time when a cracked PSP was an open portal. The warez scene seemed to be one step ahead of Sony, who are