NVIDIA launched their SHIELD Portable last Summer. Now, they have launched a SHIELD tablet and it has the hardware to game with the best of them. The SHIELD tablet is an Android tablet with an NVIDIA Tegra K1 processor on an 8-inch HD display. It includes a DirectStylus 2 stylus, supports microSD cards up to 128GB in size, and a wireless controller using WiFi instead of … [Read more...]
Archives for July 2014
Apple embraces decals in new MacBook Air commercial
Apple made a commercial showing tons of different decals made to go on the back of a MacBook, often incorporating the Apple into the design. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7PzntWQ-sVY A celebration of all the many ways people love the MacBook Air, featuring music from artist/producer, Hudson Mohawke. You can view the stills at www.apple.com/macbook-air/stickers/ which feature … [Read more...]
Data storage since the 1950s [infographic]
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Dell created this infographic showing storage over the years. Storage has been an important factor in designing systems since the 1950s. With cloud-based storage and solid state drives, the world of storage continues to evolve. You can view the infographic below as a single image or view it as an interactive site from Dell. (Credit: Dell) … [Read more...]
Trailer for ‘The Imitation Game’ about Alan Turing and encryption
Two trailers were posted to YouTube today for the movie The Imitation Game which stars Benedict Cumberbatch as Alan Turing during World War II. Alan Turing was a mathematician that worked for the British government at Bletchley Park to crack the German encryption Enigma. Turing is also known for the Turing Machine, a predecessor to the general use computer. The Imitation Game … [Read more...]
Ask 404TS: What router should I get to improve wireless coverage?
I am looking to improve the WiFi coverage of my home by adding another router to a different room. What do you recommend I get that is within a reasonable price range? I wonder if you wouldn't be served better by adding an additional wireless access point? I could see adding an access point and keeping your existing router unless you want to upgrade it for gigabit speeds and … [Read more...]