Alan McCloskey, Author at OCmodshop.com

Speed up Internet Explorer

Alan McCloskeyJan 21, 2008June 26, 20142

According to industry standards, your web browser is only allowed to download two files at a time from any server. By default, both Firefox and

Hard-Core Modders Needed

Alan McCloskeyJan 18, 2008August 25, 20140

We know where our roots are. You want bleeding-edge hardcore modding and overclocking articles. I’m looking for hard-core modders and watercoolers to write articles and

Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning Overview

Alan McCloskeyJan 17, 2008November 28, 20141

The vast, rolling plains and mild climate of Ellyrion make this inner kingdom the perfect breeding ground for the finest Elven steeds in all of

BAWLS Guaranna Taste Test!

Alan McCloskeyJan 15, 2008November 28, 20140

For some reason, gamers love energy drinks. Ever since video games have become legitimized as an actual sport, gamers have been trying to enhance their

Single Interface for All Emulators

Alan McCloskeyJan 14, 2008November 28, 20140

There’s nothing wrong with an emulator… especially if you have a single interface for ALL of your emulators… I’m working on building a MAME cabinet

Almost bought a PS3

Alan McCloskeyJan 13, 2008November 28, 20140

Best Buy had a PS3 40GB for $349 yesterday. I have been very, very tempted just from the point that it is the cheapest BluRay

Zalman ZM-MFC2 Multi Fan Controller Review

Alan McCloskeyJan 13, 2008August 2, 20140

Zalman's has updated everything about this Fan Controller for the 21st century. The device not only supports 4 seperate fans and temperature sensors, but also

Just Say No To SuperFetch

Alan McCloskeyJan 11, 2008August 2, 201416

If you’re using Windows Vista, then you’ve probably noticed the new memory requirements. In Windows XP you could get away with 1GB of memory, with 2GB

Nyko Lineup at CES 08

Alan McCloskeyJan 8, 2008June 26, 20140

Nyko has been creating inventive and functional third-party console gadgets for years, many times improving on the original manufactuer’s design with a lower price point.

Nyko PerfectShot Pistol Nintendo Wii Review

Alan McCloskeyJan 4, 2008August 2, 20140

Before the Nintendo Wii, there has been a virtual drought of “lightgun” games, which required special controllers. One of the features of the Wii-mote allows

Razer Piranha Gaming Headset Review

Alan McCloskeyJan 3, 2008August 2, 20141

While attending a local LAN party, I’ve noticed one brand of gaming gear that dominates among the hard-core: and that brand is Razer. They make

ThermalTake ToughPower 850W PSU Review

Alan McCloskeyJan 2, 2008August 2, 20140

There was a time when a bright lightbulb consumed more electricity than a powerful computer. Those days are long past, as even a modest computer

Casual Gamers

Alan McCloskeyDec 28, 2007November 28, 20140

I think that’s why there’s been such an emergence of “casual gamers” lately… everyone wants a mental break every now and then, but don’t want

Photoshop CS3

Alan McCloskeyDec 27, 2007November 28, 20140

Looks like photoshop CS3 is out now… think I’m gonna upgrade… hopefully it will fix some of the weird “out of memory” errors on Vista

wuddya git fuh x-mas

Alan McCloskeyDec 27, 2007August 25, 20140

Well, I wuz gonna start a “wuddya git fuh x-mas” thread, but I guess Trisha started it. Here’s my haul: Super Mario Galaxy Medal of