Archive for May 15th, 2008
Handy Tricks Six
Thursday, May 15th, 2008
Handy Tricks Six! Hundreds already, and the Handy Tricks just keep on coming! Here’s the newest "growth ring" of new ones. Watch this space for dozens more to come!
To see even more of them, check out the rest of the saga at
Fifty Handy Tricks.
and 40 More Handy Tricks
and Australian Ha…
By: TimAnderson
Video Game Industry: Made Of Money? [Ka-Ching]
Thursday, May 15th, 2008
A comprehensive article at SeekingAlpha by Bruce Everiss, who was part of both Imagine and Codemasters in their start-up days, calls the video game industry “one of the most attractive areas to invest,” a worthy commendation given the arguably challenging state of the U.S. market. Everiss says that even in tough times, the game industry is set to keep growing:
And the industry is still at its very beginning, it will grow to be bigger than movies and TV combined as it leverages its key advantages of interactivity, connectivity and non linearity.
Encrypt your Gmail Email!
Thursday, May 15th, 2008
If you want to be sure that your email can be read by no one but you, then it needs to be encrypted. You’d be surprised to find out who might want to read your email. I was.
One of the best encryption systems is called GPG encryption which is an open-source version of PGP encryption. PGP stand for …
By: w1n5t0n
Three New DDR Titles Boogie Down Your Way [Konami Gamer's Night 08]
Thursday, May 15th, 2008
Dance Dance Revolution is celebrating ten years of people making dancing fools of themselves in public with the launch of three new DDR titles, each for a different console. Dance Dance Revolution X for the PS2, Dance Dance Revolution Universe 3 for the Xbox 360 and Dance Dance Revolution Hottest Party 2 for Wii are all expected to launch in fall of this year and will provide DDR aficionados with even more songs to with which to get funky fresh on the dance pad.
Get Professional Value from Idle Web Surfing [How To]
Thursday, May 15th, 2008
Want to get more than just behind on your work from idly browsing the web? The Simple Dollar weblog shares a few tips for getting both personal and professional value from your “wasted” web time. The post suggests several different methods for getting more from your browsing, most of which revolve around participating on the web rather than just consuming—whether that involves social bookmarking, commenting and sharing your knowledge, or befriending others with similar interests. If you’re a pro at squeezing value out of your web surfing (hey, you read Lifehacker, right?), let’s hear your tips in the comments.
3G coming soon: More than just speculation
Thursday, May 15th, 2008Amid rampant speculation over when the much awaited 3G iPhone will see the light of day, there has finally been a voice brave enough (or not-familiar-with-Steve enough) to make a declarative statement… and it’s from someone who would be almost…
DIYer becomes inundated with spare time, crams Wikipedia onto PDA
Thursday, May 15th, 2008Filed under: Handhelds
Looks like 10 Million was a bit of an understatement
Thursday, May 15th, 2008In the same speech in which he introduced the world to the iPhone, Steve Jobs made the bold statement that he planned on selling 10 Million units in 2008 to achieve a 1% global market share. At the time, even…
Maker Faire 2008 - Big Success
Thursday, May 15th, 2008
By the sounds of it the Maker Faire is getting bigger and bigger each year. I think I need to make some time and go next year… DL.TV went down and covered the event along with many others.
"Wow! Another great Maker Faire. Thanks to everyone who came out and supported the 3rd annual Maker Faire, and a special thanks to our Makers, Crafters, Sponsors, Exhibitors and the amazing Maker Faire team. We had a record number of Makers (over 500), record attendance of 65,000 and launched a Maker Faire Educational Program too. There are thousands of great stories and we would love to hear yours and have you share your photos and videos with us (options below). Please be sure to visit our site for updates, videos, content from Maker Faire, a review of press activity and more. We look forward to seeing everyone next year!"
Make an iPod Speaker from a Hallmark Music Card
Thursday, May 15th, 2008
Ever get one of those cards for your birthday that plays music when you open it? Don’t throw it away! With a little help from Tony the Tiger, you can use it as a speaker for your iPod.
required materials
Hallmark Music Card
Old headphones
One empty cereal box from a Kellogg’s Cereal Variety Pack…
By: justinseiter
Pokemon Platinum Announced, Due In The Fall [New Pokemon]
Thursday, May 15th, 2008
Yeah, you read that right. New. Pokemans. Prepare yourself (though don’t get too excited). Although strongly hinted at last month (and subsequently spilled in a few Japanese mags earlier in the week), it’s only now had its wraps officially taken off by Nintendo. Titled Pokemon Platinum, it’s due sometime in the Fall. Those hoping for a new, full Pokemon adventure will be disappointed to hear it’s just an expansion to Diamond/Pearl (much like Pokemon Yellow, back in the day). Those happy with any Pokemon they can get , however, should still be tickled pink. Click through for a couple of new, teeny screens.
Steam’s Latest Hardware Survey Results Are In [Steam]
Thursday, May 15th, 2008
We’ve had some bad Steam news today, so let’s balance it out with some good news, eh? Valve have released the latest set of results from Steam’s hardware survey, giving us perhaps the best snapshot possible of just what the average PC gamer’s got to work with. Some of the results (only 0.55% use a 33k modem) are predictable, while others (only 25.68% are on a 16:9 display) are waaaaaay off what most would have put money on. If, you know. You could pop down to the bookies and throw a tenner on the results of a PC hardware survey.
Will GTA IV Blend? [Clips]
Thursday, May 15th, 2008 Yes, yes it will sadly. Don’t try this at home, kids! Or at work, for that matter!!
How To Take An Amazing Ebay Photo Without A Camera
Thursday, May 15th, 2008
Do you have a small object that you can not take a good picture of so you can sell it on ebay? Do you want to sell something on ebay but do not have a digital camera? Well, This instructable will teach you how and all you need is a scanner. …
By: robots199