You need to earn a challenge or unlock an achievement. You want to do it quickly and easily. You need to find the shortest mission in Halo 4. [Read more…]
Archives for February 2013
Samsung Galaxy S III: How to Add a Japanese Keyboard
Ever since SLee went to Japan, he’s wanted to add a Japanese keyboard to every device he gets his hands on. So when he got his Samsung Galaxy S III, I knew it wouldn’t be long before he asked me how to put Japanese on it as well. The good news is, it’s a relatively simple process that works for Japanese as well as dozens of other languages.
Here’s a quick tutorial to show you how. [Read more…]
MLB 13 The Show: Unusual Pre-order Promo from Amazon
I love video game pre-orders. (In fact, I’ve made a whole system around them.) The deals retailers make to lock in sales before the release date are a great way to save some cash. But it’s unusual to see a pre-order promotion as convoluted as this one for MLB 13 The Show.
Warning: Google Glass Inspires Competitors
Since Google’s announcement of the Google Glass beta program last week, competitors Apple and Microsoft have been inspired to concoct their own versions of the technology. [Read more…]
Are Gateway Modems a Better Investment?
A gateway modem is a device used to connect the wireless network in a home to the Internet. Gateway modems are similar to the way a router operates. However, a gateway modem combines both a modem and a router in one unit. The unit can also be used to connect a printer, phone, and even a television. A gateway modem includes broadband Internet connectivity, firewall security, and wireless sharing of an Internet connection. [Read more…]
Impending Xbox 720 Reveal, Evidence Suggests
This is shaping up to be an exciting week for the gaming industry. Sony announced the PS4, and now rumors are pointing towards an Xbox 720 reveal in the near future. [Read more…]
Computer Hardware Chart Breaks it Down Visually
Building your own PC can be complicated enough, even if you know what all the parts are. It’s only that much harder when you can’t tell the difference between a RAM chip and a PCI sound card.
Thanks to a share by Reddit user Proteon, overzealous computer builders now have an all-in-one cheat sheet in this computer hardware chart. Designed by Sonic840, this chart deconstructs the components in a PC in excellent detail. [Read more…]
Redbox Instant: Entering the Movie Streaming Biz
Every now and then I get trivia texts from Xbox. Today was one of those days, and as usual after the trivia was done, they promoted a new Xbox feature. This time it was something I’d never heard of: Redbox Instant.