by jtpratt | Oct 25, 2011 | resources and tips, tech news
The pocket video camera market is slowing down. That does not mean that there are not great pocket cameras out there wait to found! In this article we will have 3 pocket video cameras. Whether you are shooting a birthday party or maybe even that hit low-budget movie...
by jtpratt | Oct 11, 2011 | computers, diy
Gaming is cheaper than ever, unless your platform of choice is a PC. PC gaming has always cost more and this is because of the latest and greatest parts that come out on a frequent basis. A computer can/will always do more than your home console could. So why not bite...
by jtpratt | Oct 3, 2011 | computers, hardware
Did you sense the sarcasm? Ever since Amazon announced the Amazon App Store, we all have known that a dedicated “Amazon Tablet” would be right around the corner, the question was always “When”? Well, on September 28, Amazon announced a tablet...
by jtpratt | Sep 26, 2011 | playstation, xbox
For serious gamers are headset is just as important as the console or pc itself. It provides that slight advantage that is the difference between the sweet taste of victory and the agonizing reality of defeat. The PX5, the latest entry by industry leader Turtle Beach,...
by jtpratt | Jul 14, 2011 | computers, diy, tutorial, ubuntu linux
I’m using Ubuntu 11.04 (upgrading from 10.04), so it’s time to setup Windows XP in Virtual Box. Virtual box is a piece of software originally created by Sun Microsystems (now Oracle) that allows you to install an operating system “inside a box”...
by jtpratt | Jul 12, 2011 | tech news
In our modern world, we are used to terms like smartphone, wifi, Wii, and Xbox. But, what about smart chairs, tables, desks, or sofas? Recent technological developments have made it possible and practical to also add extra features to furniture that delight the...
by jtpratt | Jun 16, 2011 | cell phones, gadgets
Since we are an EVO family – a lot of people ask our opinions of the EVO 4G vs. the EVO Shift. Basically it’s the same phone, one has a keyboard, and one doesn’t – or is it? I remember when the EVO Shift was first announced. My wife and I both...
by jtpratt | Apr 20, 2011 | linux, networking, resources and tips, ubuntu linux
We move computers around quite a bit in our house, and we sure have the gamut here. I have been using a Ubuntu Linux workstation in my office for about 5 years now. Downstairs in the living room we’ve had Windows XP, Windows 7, Windows Vista, some NetTop...
by jtpratt | Mar 6, 2011 | computers, diy, hardware, household tech, networking, resources and tips
Need external storage that’s extremely portable? I’ve wished for an external hard drive enclosure that’s wireless, and my wireless hard drive review guide will show you the in’s and out’s of what’s currently available! This post of...
by jtpratt | Mar 2, 2011 | cell phones, gadgets, resources and tips, tutorial
This tutorial is “How to root your HTC EVO 4G from sprint”, (and tips on rooting other cell phones too). We decided to post this since our favorite Android phones have become both the EVO and EVO Shift, and nearly every single friend and relative we know...