The Logitech K830 is a backlit keyboard and touchpad combo in the latest media device meant for the living room. The K830 is intended to make it convenient to control a computer that is across the room connected to your TV. Perhaps you have a laptop that you connect to the TV for a larger display or even a dedicated HTPC (home theater PC). The keyboard is well packaged with … [Read more...]
Previewing the Paint.NET 4.0 beta
I'm a big fan of the image editor Paint.NET. It has been running at version 3.5.x for over a year but a beta version of 4.0 has been in the works lately. Just this week, a new build of the beta was released. I've worked with the previous builds and decided to check this one out and provide a quick preview of some of the upcoming changes. The best news about PDN 4.0 is that it … [Read more...]
Posters for the IT Pro
Looking for something to decorate the walls of your cubicle or office. This collection of posters draws from various sources. They can add a bit of color to your surroundings, build up your credibility, and most importantly, provide easy-to-read, easy-to-find reference information. Microsoft Microsoft offers a ton of posters if you just search the Download Center for 'poster'. … [Read more...]
Lytro aims for the high-end with its new camera
It has been over two years since we last talked about Lytro's focus-later camera. Now, the company is aiming for the higher-end cameras and announced its Lytro Illum available for pre-order. The new model is set to ship in August 2014. The pre-order price is discounted to $1499 and the camera will cost $1599 regularly. First gen Lytro owners can get a 20% discount with the … [Read more...]
Gfycat brings cutting edge to .gif files
The only recent excitement in the world of .gif files was the creator telling everybody to pronounce it like 'jif' (I will continue pronouncing it 'gif' like 'gift'.) The website Gfycat modernizes the animated image format, saving bandwidth and improving compatibility. Gfycat starts off as a simple image uploading site with an emphasis on .gif files. It then proceeds to … [Read more...]