Author : Alan McCloskey
Type Special Characters Using Only a Keyboard
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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!
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
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
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...