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Where did Vista’s Task Manager Go?

Alan McCloskeyJun 20, 2007June 21, 20140

Some of us are old enough to remember when the old three-finger salute was used to reboot out computers: a specific key combination recognized at

How to turn off the UAC (annoying confirmation prompts) in Windows 7

Alan McCloskeyMay 30, 2007June 21, 20141

If you believe all those Mac commercials, then Windows has been “plagued” with security problems. Many of these problems arise from users inadvertantly installing spyware

Hide your recent Documents, Pictures, and Programs on Start Menu

Alan McCloskeyMay 14, 2007June 21, 20140

If you have a computer that’s shared by a few others in your home (wife, roommates, sentient demon monkeys), then you want to protect your

Latest Halo 3 Info, Screenshots & Posters!

Alan McCloskeyMay 14, 2007June 17, 20110

The Mission: The Covenant control Earth. The Flood is unleashed. With the fate of the galaxy hanging in the balance, Master Chief is the only

Halo 3 Beta Selection Fiasco!

David HegleMay 4, 2007November 28, 20140

Phase 2 of participant selection for the Halo 3 beta has come and gone and someone somewhere should be ashamed. For the record, as far

OEMs Lick Vista’s Balls

Daniël PielageApr 6, 2007November 28, 20140

Is it just me or is the whole Vista hype going AWOL? Don’t get me wrong… I like Vista and the way it works, although

X-Arcade Tankstick Review

Alan McCloskeyApr 3, 2007July 6, 20140

Do you remember the original Transformers, He-Man, or G.I. Joe? Do you relate to the Goonies? If so, then congratulate yourself for growing up in

Crackdown (Xbox 360) Review

Alan McCloskeyFeb 21, 2007July 31, 20140

The last safe refuge is being taken over by crime and violence, turning the once peaceful city into a nightmare. The Agency, a secret government

Xbox 360 Wireless Reciever for Windows Review

Alan McCloskeyFeb 20, 2007July 31, 20142

Until recently, PC gaming could be a tiresome excercise of system configuration. PC gamers typically upgrade their systems to harness the most powerful graphics imaginable,

Wii: Nintendo’s Ultimate Weapon

Guest WriterFeb 5, 2007November 28, 20140

Yes, even I, the biggest Nintendo fan I know will admit it. Nintendo has made some mistakes. Okay, they’ve actually really screwed up in the

What is Windows Vista? (part 1)

Alan McCloskeyJan 30, 2007November 28, 20140

Windows Vista is the the latest release of Microsoft Windows, a line of graphical operating systems used on personal computers, including home and business desktops,

Xbox 360, PS3 and Wii Consoles Compared

Mike DavidDec 30, 2006November 28, 20140

So you say you got two grand burning a hole in your pocket? …Cause if you have that kind of cash, then you can buy

Xbox 360 Controller Battery Charge Kit Review

Alan McCloskeyDec 7, 2006July 30, 20140

Wireless really is the only way to go if you’re a serious gamer. Gamers wishing to harness the full power of the Xbox 360 will

Logitech MX Revolution Criticism

Daniël PielageNov 19, 2006November 28, 201410

Throughout the years I’ve gone through a shed loads of keyboards and mice. Remember the good old times when optical mice just where invented? You

Playstation 3 Release Party

Alan McCloskeyNov 17, 2006November 28, 20140

Some die-hard Sony fanboys started camping outside of Best Buy and other stores on Tuesday, an entire three days before launch, but they have been