Category Archives: Hardware

SanDisk – Flash based drives for Laptops

Posted on November 14, 2007 by Nerd

Source: Engadget Details are light, but apparently SanDisk will be announcing a device called the Vaulter Disk next year, which will basically be something like an SSD intermediary — a large bank of fast flash memory for speeding up platter-based … Continue reading →

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Remote Desktop Sidebar Widget

Posted on November 9, 2007 by Nerd

I like widgets… One that I use every day, many times a day is the Remote Desktop widget. I love that it has a history, and favorites, as well as an easy console and full screen selection. Go get it … Continue reading →

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iPhone OS System Restore Image

Posted on July 13, 2007 by Nerd

OK, so you went out and got yourself an iPhone, found out the root password (alpine) and have been having a ball hacking around in it… until you bricked it… uh oh… No fear – now you can hack a … Continue reading →

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Discussion…

Posted on July 3, 2007 by Nerd

  VS  There is a whole lot of talk going around about the iphone…  I’ve read, looked, and even played with one…  I’m trying to figure out one thing;  what does the iPhone  offer that Windows Mobile devices don’t already? … … Continue reading →

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GrandCentral "We’re Now Part of Google!"

Posted on July 2, 2007 by Nerd

It’s official!  I told you last week that Google was looking at purchasing GrandCentral.  Here’s a look at the GrandCentral FAQ regarding the acquisition: Google Acquires GrandCentral Communications GrandCentral is joining Google. We’re excited about this. Being part of Google … Continue reading →

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Buying a Dell soon? Read this…

Posted on June 18, 2007 by Nerd

I’m sure Dell isn’t too happy about this, but oh well!  If you are going to be buying a Dell any time soon, here are some great tips from a Former Dell Kiosk Manger:   Source: Consumerist I am a … Continue reading →

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Solid State Drives…

Posted on June 18, 2007 by Nerd

I’m predicting that this is the greatest thing to happen to any notebook… ever! Trusted Reviews did a review on Samsung’s newest 32GB solid state disk. With no moving parts, low heat, and lower power consumption, what laptop would want … Continue reading →

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