Twitter has been one of the defining revolutions of the Internet age since its launch six years ago, in March 2006. Not only are individuals and corporations alike taking advantage of its services, but it seems that scholars are as well, as highlighted by the Modern Language Association’s announcement of an official MLA citation guideContinue reading “Twitter Becomes a Scholarly Source, Announces MLA Citation Format”
The Apple iPad 3 Event Is About to Begin. Grab a Seat!
Alright folks, the time is almost here to see if we’ll be getting an iPad 3 or an iPad HD (or better yet, maybe a nice surprise to go along with the new iPad?) Well you could spend the next hour guessing on what’s gonna be unveiled shortly, but we’d rather you take a lookContinue reading “The Apple iPad 3 Event Is About to Begin. Grab a Seat!”
Gonna Be Following the iPad Event? Here’s What To Expect
Unless you’ve been living under an iPad-less rock for the past couple of weeks, you have undoubtedly heard that Apple is going to announce it’s latest version of the iPad later today. Well when 1PM EST (10AM PST) rolls around, we’ll finally begin to see the light. Don’t know what to expect? Maybe we canContinue reading “Gonna Be Following the iPad Event? Here’s What To Expect”
iPad 3 or iPad HD? Which is it?
For the past week or so, new information has come to light as to what the official name for the new iPad will be. We truly won’t know until tomorrow when Apple CEO Tim Cook takes the stage, but there’s some pretty solid info that has turned up.
Installing Windows 8 on Bare Metal with VHD-Boot–The Update
OK, lots of you have been visiting my VHD-Boot post. I will like to update you on the latest about the technology and the caveat you should be expecting by using the feature. But I still believe the advantages of VHD-boot weighs far more than its disadvantages. So here are the Updates: 1. VHD-Boot nowContinue reading “Installing Windows 8 on Bare Metal with VHD-Boot–The Update”
Classic Platforming Meets Modern Puzzle-Shooters in Mari0
The classic Super Mario Bros. has gone through its fair share of remakes and crossovers, including the infamous Super Mario Bros. Crossover. A new crossover, titled Mari0, has just hit the scene, and it’s promising to create a portal between classic platforming and modern first-person shooters.
The iPad to Hit Shelves this Friday and Apple’s Announcement Has a Surprise Other than the iPad “3”?
According to Leo Laporte, on This Week in Tech (TWiT), the iPad is hitting the shelves this Friday, the 9th. This means that on Friday, we will be able to get our hands on the next generation iPad, and possibly buy one. According to TWiT, the pricing of the iPad 3 will be the sameContinue reading “The iPad to Hit Shelves this Friday and Apple’s Announcement Has a Surprise Other than the iPad “3”?”
We Have Some Customized Windows 8 Consumer Preview Wallpapers for You!
Windows 8 Consumer Preview comes with a default wallpaper of a origami beta fish on a teal background. We have made some tweaks to that background and changed the color of the background on which the beta fish swims. Take your pick and chose a new Windows 8 wallpaper!
Learn Why the Start Menu is Gone in Windows 8
Learn why such an old and integral feature of Windows is removed with Windows 8. The Windows “Start” menu was introduced with Windows 95. At the time of this recording, 17 years after the debut of the “Start” button, Microsoft finally removes it with Windows 8. The question is, why. Watch this video to findContinue reading “Learn Why the Start Menu is Gone in Windows 8”
New Page Theme Rolling Out For Facebook
Wednesday, you might have noticed a change to your Facebook Pages you visit. Facebook rolled out a new and timeline-like theme to their pages layout. As an administrator to many pages on Facebook I can personally say there are many new things that will change the way you use your page and smaller things likeContinue reading “New Page Theme Rolling Out For Facebook”
Man’s House Threatened Over Apple Pulling His App. Can You Help?
Well it’s not unusual to hear that Apple yanked yet another app from the Mac App Store, but it’s another thing to hear the story behind a pulled piece of software. Unfortunately, Bryan Lunduke had to end up with the inconvenience of having his app shown the way out. But the story doesn’t end there.
Tipster: iPhone 5 Already Shipping Test Units to “Select Corporate Customers”
According to a tipster I know who stopped by to comment on a post I had recently written, the iPhone 5, the fable iOS device is being shipped to “select corporate customers” for testing. This shouldn’t surprise anyone if found to be true (plus this also gives Apple plenty of lead way for testing before theContinue reading “Tipster: iPhone 5 Already Shipping Test Units to “Select Corporate Customers””
Your Guide to Getting Started With Windows 8: Tutorial 1
This is a quick tutorial to help you get started with Windows 8 with the basic features, especially with the new Metro environment. Windows 8 sports a new user experience that radically changes the way we use our PC since 1995, and, so, let’s touch up on the new ways to interact with Windows 8Continue reading “Your Guide to Getting Started With Windows 8: Tutorial 1”
Welcome to Windows 8! Watch the Video and Install it for Yourself!
This is big, very big! Windows 8 Consumer Preview is available for download! On February 29, 2012, Microsoft unveiled the Windows 8 Consumer Preview. According to Microsoft, The consumer preview has “over 100,000 code changes and the Consumer Preview represents a refined product ready for broad and daily usage by those of you willing toContinue reading “Welcome to Windows 8! Watch the Video and Install it for Yourself!”
MWC 2012 Highlights: Nokia 808 PureView, 41 mega-pixel Camera
Mobile World Congress 2012, ongoing in Barcelona, is currently on its’ second day – and already we are seeing some very interesting devices being unveiled. As expected, the biggest names in mobile technology are swarming like Flies to Honey as new things continue to be announced. This is truly the e3 of Mobile Devices, andContinue reading “MWC 2012 Highlights: Nokia 808 PureView, 41 mega-pixel Camera”
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