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jonathan ive

Apple's Top Designer Explains Design

Most of you probably know Jonathan Ive even if you don't recognize the name—he's Apple's head of design (otherwise known as the comapny's Senior Vice President of Industrial Design). And he's chiefly credited for designs of the iMac, iPod and iPhone. In an interview with The Independent, he shared some of his philosophies on designing for Apple, and just how Apple "does it." More »

12:00 PM on Tue May 20 2008
By Mark Wilson
14,108 views, 53 comments

kama sutra

Kama Sutra For IT People, Computer Fetishists

We're not sure where this came from originally, but we found this on Digg under "Kama Sutra For IT People." Hit the jump for a bigger pic. [Digg]

8:00 PM on Mon May 19 2008
By Jason Chen
12,715 views, 24 comments

question of the day

Question of the Day: Do You Use an Anti-Virus Program?

I don't know about you, but I get stuck with calls every so often from family and friends looking for solutions to their computer problems, only to find out that their systems are bogged down with viruses and spyware. Naturally, a lot of what your computer may be infected with comes down to your browsing habits and the OS that you use, but there has always been a debate about whether anti-virus programs are resource hogs that actually do more harm than good. So, the question is: Do you use an anti-virus program? More »

7:20 PM on Mon May 19 2008
By Sean Fallon
29,907 views, 303 comments

Latest by drsmith: Other: I turn it off whenever I think it will be a pain in the ass to leave it running. If I'm really pushing performance, it's off. If I'm just doing email/web stuff, it's usually running. Never more »

pcs

DIY Intel Atom Computer

While we're pleased to see Intel Atom processors making their way into mobile PCs, we're just as excited to see the upcoming Atom-based creations of the PC-building community. Now Trainquil PC is selling ready-to-run motherboards with a bundled 1.6GHz Atom processor and supporting up to 2GB of memory. They promise benchmarks of 3-4x those of similar VIA systems and the capability to power Vista Home Media Center "with ease." Maybe that's a slight hyperbole, but hey, it's a heck of a quote. The board is $103 this June. Here are the full specs: More »

1:05 PM on Mon May 19 2008
By Mark Wilson
6,632 views, 26 comments

Latest by johnniewalker: I want this for freenas. more »

pc gaming

AMD GAME! Attempts To Simplify PC Gaming, Fails

AMD is attempting the impossible—to make PC gaming hardware comprehensible to the masses. With their new AMD GAME! badge, they condense requirements like an AMD Athlon X2 5600+ and ATI Radeon HD 3650 to an AMD GAME! logo meant to assure potential PC gamers, "this computer will play your games all right, but not as well as AMD GAME! Ultra, of course!" That's right, AMD couldn't resist tiering the otherwise simple idea to utter pointlessness. More »

10:20 AM on Mon May 19 2008
By Mark Wilson
4,541 views, 35 comments

rugged keyboards

iKey Membrane Keyboard Built For Dirty Work

For those of us who need to do computer work in dirty and harrowing situations, iKey has a new industrial keyboard that's "built to withstand the harshest of environments." The Membrane Keyboard has no crevices, to prevent gross gunky buildup, and a waterproof, washable surface. More »

10:00 AM on Sun May 18 2008
By Elaine Chow
5,387 views, 14 comments

alienware

Confirmed: Alienware Assimilating Dell Gaming, XPS Becoming High-End Consumer Line

One of Dell's official blogs provides a bit of clarity as to the discombobulation of the XPS gaming line in favor of Alienware. Basically, the XPS and Alienware development teams are being fused together, and XPS is going to go in a more high-end consumer direction ("XPS isn't going away, though it may go in new directions as hinted by the XPS One and the slimline XPS m1330") while Alienware totally subsumes Dell's gaming side, becoming "a fantastic global brand that sets benchmarks for gaming." In other words... More »

5:45 PM on Sat May 17 2008
By matt buchanan
6,229 views, 14 comments

Latest by strider_mt2k: Are the cases going to look like a big Dell logo is extruding out of the front? -because that would not be cool. Not even a little bit. more »

alienware

Alienware: Gaming PCs Are Hitting a Performance Wall

The last place I would expect to hear even a glimmer of doubt about the performance potential of gaming PCs would be Alienware. Yet Alienware's Marc Diana spills that 32-bit machines just aren't cutting it at the pure performance level anymore, saying that faster chips with more cores aren't the solution: 64-bit systems are the real fire. He castigates the rest of the industry for not stepping up, noting that Alienware doesn't actually offer 64-bit systems because driver support sucks, at best. More »

9:00 PM on Thu May 15 2008
By matt buchanan
9,282 views, 38 comments

Latest by Eunichs: @Mio: Gotta agree with Dingus, and to a lesser extent, you. 32-Bit processors can certainly handle >4GB ram. Linux does this flawlessly (The hosting company i work for has this rolled out universally to all linux servers). Microsoft needs to man more »

umpcs

Fujitsu U2010 Packs An Atom, Too

The Intel Atom-based UMPCs are finally rolling out, but not all of them are as inexpensive as we'd hoped. Fujitsu—never known for their budget systems—has announced their latest UMPC featuring a 5.6-inch rotating (touchscreen?), "3.5G" wireless and GPS. The catch? It's $1,300 in Taiwan. Even with the extras and the Fujitsu name, that's just way more than we want to spend on a 5.6-inch lappie with that feature set. Then again, at 1.3lbs, it's about a pound lighter than the original Eee. And that counts for something. [Digitimes via CrunchGear]

2:40 PM on Thu May 15 2008
By Mark Wilson
2,739 views, 9 comments

Latest by Bokusatsu_Tenshi: A pound lighter? So... it floats right? :P Just bought an EEE PC for my mom... great deal! Does everything she needs. more »

pipe dream

Junk Computers Could Fuel Cars One Day: Holding Breath...Now

You know that crappy computer you have been meaning to toss out? Hold on there, my friend—the next breakthrough vehicle fuel source could be contained within its valuable circuit boards (although most likely not). Scientists in Romania and Turkey have employed a combination of catalysts, high temperatures and chemical filtration to remove toxic chemicals from old computers and other electronic devices, resulting in oils that could be used for fuel or raw materials in other consumer products. More »

8:00 PM on Wed May 14 2008
By Sean Fallon
1,704 views, 28 comments

Latest by brundlefly76: thats a better-than-average graphic and caption ') more »

apparel

Another Classy Gadget T-Shirt

We humbly suggest this When In Doubt, Try Another Hole shirt for your annual "please let me keep my Gizmodo" plea to your IT guy. But note that while we condone the apparel, we can't necessarily support the advice. Lest it lead to an awkward night with your spouse, or worse still, their printer/fax. [ThinkGeek via Gearfuse]

11:30 AM on Wed May 14 2008
By Mark Wilson
12,993 views, 38 comments

internet

Charter to Sell Your Browsing History for Targeted Ads

It's one thing when Google uses your search for boobs to deliver targeted ads for plastic surgeons in your area. It's another when your ISP uses deep-packet inspection to snoop on which sites you visit and for how long, and then essentially sells that data to advertisers for super-targeted. That's exactly what Charter is about to do, calling it an "enhanced online experience." Naturally, the program is opt-out, not opt-in, so you've gotta take the initiative to hang on to one last shred of privacy. And no, they're not passing on the money they're making off your browsing habits in the form of discounts. Oh, this better not migrate to other ISPs like pay-per-byte billing. [DSL Reports via Consumerist Photo via Getty]

8:50 PM on Tue May 13 2008
By matt buchanan
2,577 views, 21 comments

Latest by wiggin: Adblock eh? So you're all good and fine with the fact that there is a database that identifies YOUR computer as the one that went to THAT website (we'll leave the "that" to our imagination). And stores said info in some more »

concepts

Memento Memory LifeBook Rocks the Oldies

While much of the world is concerned about baby boomer populations of their own, we finally have the simple technologies to, if not prevent conditions like Alzheimer's, help improve the independence and quality of life for those inflicted. This Memento Memory LifeBook concept is a feasible idea for those who need constant, quick reminders and easy access to information. More »

8:52 AM on Tue May 13 2008
By Mark Wilson
2,072 views, 7 comments

dell

Alienware Assimilates Dell's Gaming Business, XPS Gaming Machines On the Way Out

The Wall Street Journal is reporting that Dell is killing its four big balls XPS gaming machines (not the entire XPS line, like the standard notebooks, which are selling really well) to focus all of its juice on Alienware as its sole gaming brand. The timeline isn't overly specific, but the clock is ticking for Dell's XPS WoW notebook and their car-sized (and priced) 730 tower. We actually sorta figured this was coming. More »

11:03 PM on Mon May 12 2008
By matt buchanan
8,567 views, 31 comments

Latest by PR-0927: For the record, upgrading the GPU in a laptop is possible, for certain companies, but is slightly difficult: [www.mxm-upgrade.com] PR-0927 more »

casemod

16-Year-Old Builds Elaborate S.T.A.L.K.E.R, Chernobyl Themed PC

It took around a year to put together from scratch, but a German PC modder going by the name "Froop" managed to build an elaborate PC casemod inspired by the Chernobyl theme in the game S.T.A.L.K.E.R. The result is "Unit 4," a working PC model of Chernobyl complete with a flip-top that allows you to peer into the bowels of the destroyed power plant. The construction process is outlined in its entirety in the following links, but you can check out some pics of the early stages as well as the final product in the gallery. [Thebestcasescenario and bit-tech forums via TechEBlog]

7:40 PM on Mon May 12 2008
By Sean Fallon
10,663 views, 35 comments

Latest by Angus: its a lot better looking than that iron case mod from a few weeks ago. the hardware probably isn't as stupidly excessive as the iron man case though. more »

computerlicious

Buy Designer Laptops for a Good Cause

PC Magazine has partnered with HP and a slew of designers to create nine "computerlicious" (one-of-a-kind) laptops for a charity auction. Available on eBay now (and currently up to about $100 a pop), 100% of the auctions' proceeds will go to The National Cristina Foundation (they donate used PCs to schools and non-profits). If you've been looking for a good way to make your new laptop a tax deductible endeavor (or if you just really like Paul Frank), head on over to eBay and do some bidding. [eBay and PCMag]

3:40 PM on Mon May 12 2008
By Mark Wilson
3,488 views, 12 comments

Latest by MagicMT: @infmom: you could, but the price is high because they're donating money. more »

burma

Emergency Telecoms Team Forced to Wait in Thailand by Burmese Junta

Emergency communications kits destined to help the clear-up of the Burmese cyclone have been held up by the Asian country's military junta. A five-man team from NGO Telecoms Sans Frontieres has been waiting all week for its entry visas from the ~~turds~~ powers that be of the brutal regime. And, until the visas are issued, over 175 pounds of vital equipment will stay right where it is, in a Thai warehouse. More »

1:30 PM on Sat May 10 2008
By AddyDugdale
1,866 views, 19 comments

portable media

Narae Inter Recorder Mini, Tiny Mobile Mic

A laptop microphone can be pretty handy, but not all computers have them built in. Narae Inter's Recorder Mini is a tiny microphone that will fit in any standard mini jack microphone port and pick up sounds within a 30-foot radius. Released only in Korea at the moment, we're not certain about the price, but the magic of the internet could surely make the product part of your mobile arsenal. Like your USB hub. And your gun. [AVING via TechFresh]

12:00 PM on Fri May 9 2008
By Mark Wilson
3,220 views, 14 comments

Latest by Hello_Newman: There's so many cheap, small, high quality USB mics out I'd go with one of them instead. One reason is the sound quality is much better than with a sony jack like that one. The other reason is for programs more »

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