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15
September

New Zune 4.0 Software

Written by Nathan Schloss. No comments Posted in: Apple, Cool, Hardware, Software, Stuff, Windows, Xbox 360, Zune

Today Zune realised the new Zune 4.0 software. Here are my initial impressions…. (this is by no means a full review) I like: The new Zune mini player (Zune 1.0 had one and it was one of the best things about the program, but for some reason they got rid of it in Zune 2.o, [...]

01
June

Hal Microsoft’s Project Natal">Hal Microsoft’s Project Natal">Hal Microsoft’s Project Natal

Written by Nathan Schloss. No comments Posted in: Computers, Cool, Gaming, Hardware, Software, Windows, Xbox 360

Hal 9000(Heuristically programmed ALgorithmic Computer)…Microsoft’s Project NatalThey both track your body movements and use your voice. They both even can reconogise you… scary.

08
December

During the past few days you may have been thinking, “Why has Nate not made any new posts”. Well dear readers, I recently made the mistake of buying an Xbox 360 have spend much of my free time on it. Below is my gamer card. Put your gamertag here too.

28
October

About 3 weeks ago I got around to bulding a new computer for myself. I have yet to post its specs… that is until now: More details about my computer   Component Details Subscore Base score Processor Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo CPU E8400 @ 3.00GHz 5.6 5.6   Determined by lowest subscore Memory (RAM) 4.00 GB [...]

09
October

Funny keyboard short cuts

Written by Nathan Schloss. 6 comments Posted in: Computers, Evil, Funny, Hardware, HowTo, Software, Windows

Want to piss off your friends? Here is my list of the top five keyboard shortcuts to use on people. (these will only work on Windows computers) 1) Ctrl+Alt+Down Arrow — This key-command will rotate your monitor 180 degrees, it can be very funny to watch someone go to login to a computer and find [...]

If you have an Iphone or Ipod touch beware, your device checks in with Apple servers without you knowing and checks if Apple is OK with your app usage. See Engadget for more info.

According to a recent engadget post you should be able to buy a unlocked phone from ATT. At least according to the ATT wireless CEO… “People for example today don’t know that if you want to go out and buy a unlocked phone you can. I just don’t give you a subsidy against that phone… I try [...]

20
October

More Zune information

Written by Nathan Schloss. No comments Posted in: Hardware, Mac, Software, Stuff, Windows, Zune

Well the Zune wins again, a popular mac fanboy site called ”applematters” has written a article on why the zune kills the ipod. The post is at http://www.applematters.com/index.php/section/comments/why-the-zune-will-outdo-the-ipod-111/ , alot of the mac fanatics’ comments are funny. Also some of the pages from the Zune 2.0 tech support traning manuel have been leaked, you can see them here.

11
October

Set to be released on November 13, the new 2nd generation Zunes (Zune 2) will have many new features. They are going to have remote live TV recording, podcasts, a new GUI(graphical user interface), wireless syncing, and a lot more. Well normal one would expect Microsoft to not care about their old devices since they now have [...]

16
September

No more cell phones

Written by Nathan Schloss. No comments Posted in: Anouncements, Cell Phones, Hardware, Life, Politics, Stuff

A new law signed last Thursday by Gov. Schwarzenegger (R) of California will take effect on July 1, 2008. The law will make it illegal for any one age 15.5-17 to use a cell phone, laptop, pager, ultra mobile PC, or a PDA while driving.  The fine for a fist offence is $20 and $50 for each additional offence [...]

04
August

I’m back

Written by Nathan Schloss. No comments Posted in: Anouncements, CTY, Camp, Computers, Hardware, Internet, Life, Programming

Hi, i am back from CTY! However I am really busy catching up on my life. So…. If you sent me an email, fear not, you will get a reply however it may take me a few days to find time to formulate one. Additionally I should be posting again in a few days.

10
July

SongBird

Written by Nathan Schloss. No comments Posted in: Computers, Hardware, Linux, Mac, Programming, Software, Windows

SongBird is a multi media player for Windows, Mac, and Linux. So far it has worked perfectly for me and it looks like the best option for all systems. It also has Ipod support and a built in Mozilla based web browser, so it is a good replacement for ITunes. SongBird on Linux Mint: