Guy Cooks dead Video Card in Oven, Brings it back to Life
hardforum.com — i removed all bits from the card including the i/o shield and placed it gpu side down with the card raised up on 3 sides by tiny balls of aluminum foil and placed it on a very thin cookie sheet. i preheated the oven to 385f, put the card in and waited around 8-10 minutes. Put the card back together and it now works! More…
USB 3.0 to Deliver a Tenfold Speed Increase
blog.wired.com — Tighten your seat belts. Data transfer is going into overdrive as the ubiquitous Universal Serial Bus, better known as USB, prepares to make a tenfold jump in speed and it will most likely mean the death of the competing standard known as FireWire. More…
Zune HD is official, heading your way this Fall
engadget.com — That's right folks, the Zune HD is real, and it's coming this Fall. Microsoft officially announced the next iteration in their Zune line today, making the Zune HD less of a tripped out pipe dream, and more of a totally tubular reality. More…
13 Super Cool Computer Keyboards
aleptu.com — Keyboards are an essential part of out computers. We use computer keyboards mostly to type. However in recent times we have seen a diversification in the use and design of keyboards. Take a look at some of these unusual but cool computer keyboards that make them easier to use and much more sophisticated. More…
How to Build a Kick-ass $800 Gaming PC
maximumpc.com — We had to make some careful choices to keep this machine within our constrained budget, but in the end we were surprised by this little PC’s kick ass performance. Want to learn how to build it yourself? We’ll walk you through our meticulous build process, explain why we chose each component, and give you our final thoughts on the benchmark results More…
Ultimate BIOS Guide: Every Setting Decrypted and Explained!
maximumpc.com — Power users routinely punch into the BIOS in order to fine tune their system, but it can be an intimidating place to go exploring if you've never before burrowed beneath the surface. Here is your go-to guide for everything you've ever wanted to know about the BIOS. More…
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