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Keep Warm This Winter: Gaming PCs vs. Space Heaters
Hardware

Keep Warm This Winter: Gaming PCs vs. Space Heaters

October 22, 2013 9:26 AM - by: Jim Tanous

This winter, tell your significant other there’s an economical reason to play video games all day. According to the folks at Puget Systems, a high-end gaming PC can heat a room just as well as a dedicated space heater for the same energy costs.

Apple to Live Stream Today’s iPad and MacBook Pro Event
News

Apple to Live Stream Today’s iPad and MacBook Pro Event

October 22, 2013 8:33 AM - by: Jim Tanous

It looks like Apple will once again offer a live video stream of today’s big event in San Francisco. Special “Apple Event” channels are starting to appear on the Apple TV and the company’s events webpage should have a link posted shortly.

How to Convert and Encode Audio Files with Mac OS X Finder
Finder

How to Convert and Encode Audio Files with Mac OS X Finder

October 22, 2013 2:09 AM - by: Jim Tanous

Apple has long included many subtle features as part of OS X. One of the most useful is a built-in audio converter in Finder. Here’s how to convert your audio files to Apple-friendly AAC using just two clicks.

How to Enable Remote Desktop Access in Windows 8
Windows 8

How to Enable Remote Desktop Access in Windows 8

October 21, 2013 10:53 AM - by: Jim Tanous

Microsoft just released a slew of new Remote Desktop client applications for iOS, Android, and OS X. But to use them, you’ll first need to configure your Windows PC to allow remote access. Here’s how to do it with Windows 8.

The Mint Cases Rustic MacBook Air Leather Slip Case
Reviews

The Mint Cases Rustic MacBook Air Leather Slip Case

October 20, 2013 7:13 PM - by: Jim Tanous

We love unique and high quality cases for our computers and devices, and one of the nicest cases we’ve ever seen is the Rustic MacBook Air Case from Mint Cases. Read on for our full review of this beautiful leather case for MacBooks and iPads.

Apple Addresses Data Loss Issue with 2012 MacBook Air Flash Storage Update
Hardware

Apple Addresses Data Loss Issue with 2012 MacBook Air Flash Storage Update

October 18, 2013 6:29 AM - by: Jim Tanous

Apple has discovered a serious issue affecting 2012 MacBook Air flash storage drives which could result in data loss. Owners of the mid-2012 Air are encouraged to run a firmware update to fix the issue, and Apple has promised free replacements for those with affected drives.

Microsoft Extends Xbox 360 “Games with Gold” Promotion Indefinitely
Games

Microsoft Extends Xbox 360 “Games with Gold” Promotion Indefinitely

October 18, 2013 5:53 AM - by: Jim Tanous

Microsoft announced Friday that its popular “Games with Gold” promotion, which gives Xbox Live Gold subscribers two free Xbox 360 games each month, will continue indefinitely.