PlayStation 4 and PS Vita bundle now available in the UK, but it’s no bargain
Remember that rumored PlayStation 4 and PS Vita bundle that was due to reach the UK in time for the holidays? It’s now official — if not the discount that some were hoping for. Sony UK head Fergal...
View ArticleHow to Remove a Ceiling (Paddle) Fan for Reuse
Remove a ceiling fan / light so that it may be relocated elsewhere. Edit Steps Shut power off. This may be done at the wall switch, if the switch(es) control the entire fixture (both fan and light)....
View ArticleBlack Friday & Cyber Monday E-cig Discount Coupons & Deals
Black Friday & Cyber Monday E-cig Discount Coupons & Deals All of the Black Friday and Cyber Monday e-cigarette coupon codes and deals have been exposed! We’ve compiled them here to save you...
View ArticleDesktop Fun: Snowflakes Wallpaper Collection Series 1
Walking through gently falling snow makes for a wonderful, refreshing experience as the quietness and beauty of a transforming landscape surrounds you. Enjoy the view as snowflakes drift lazily across...
View ArticleLG Canada says G2 will get Android 4.4 KitKat by March
LG G2 owners may have to wait a while to get the Android 4.4 KitKat software that their Nexus 5-toting counterparts already enjoy. A spokesperson for the company’s Canadian branch informs MobileSyrup...
View ArticleUbuntu Developers Say Linux Mint is Insecure. Are They Right?
Linux Mint is insecure, according to a Canonical-employed Ubuntu developer who says he wouldn’t do his online banking on a Linux Mint PC. The developer alleges that Linux Mint “hacks out” important...
View ArticleRecommended Reading: Stuxnet’s more dangerous precursor, fake memories and more
Recommended Reading highlights the best long-form writing on technology in print and on the web. Some weeks, you’ll also find short reviews of books dealing with the subject of technology that we...
View ArticleA guide to street photography: Matt Stuart, manners and human autofocus
Street photography is the purest, most spontaneous way to create art with a camera. No studios, no props, no poses; all you need is the right equipment and a street with people on it. In this original...
View ArticleGeek Trivia: Which Novel Is Stephen King’s Longest?
Which Novel Is Stephen King’s Longest? Insomnia It The Stand Under the Dome Think you know the answer? Link: Geek Trivia: Which Novel Is Stephen King’s Longest?
View ArticleNokia’s Verizon-bound Lumia 929 shows up again in leaked photo
We’re quickly losing count on how many times we have seen leaks of the Nokia Lumia 929. Still, something tells us Verizon subscribers won’t mind getting as many looks as possible at what’s rumored to...
View ArticleXbox One’s 500GB HDD swapped for bigger, faster drives, and tested for...
The Xbox One arrives with a 500GB HDD built-in, and in contrast to the PlayStation 4′s easily-accessed storage, it’s not meant to be accessed or replaced by the user, ever. While we’ll probably leave...
View ArticleOther Interesting arXiv Papers (Week Ending 30 November 2013)
[unable to retrieve full-text content] The best of the rest from the arXiv preprint server. Nanostructured Optical Nanofibres For Atom Trapping View article: Other Interesting arXiv Papers (Week...
View ArticleHow to Keep Your Digital Memories Safe
Do you value your digital stuff? Nearly everyone is creating things with computers, and some do it without any concern for its value. Others recognize its current value, but think little about what it...
View ArticleGrowing up Geek: Timothy J. Seppala
Welcome to Growing Up Geek, an ongoing feature where we take a look back at our youth and tell stories of growing up to be the nerds that we are. Today, we have our very own Timothy J. Seppala. I was...
View ArticleAlt-week 11.30.13: one well preserved baby dinosaur, and the forbidden gadgets
Alt-week takes a look at the best science and alternative tech stories from the last seven days. Technology and science doesn’t care how old you are. Whether you’re a pre-historic beast, or a juvenile...
View ArticleAsk Engadget: best online photo album with public contributions?
We know you’ve got questions, and if you’re brave enough to ask the world for answers, then here’s the outlet to do so. This week’s Ask Engadget inquiry is from Jeff, who wants to crowdsource his...
View ArticleHow to Level Up Fast in Black Ops 2
Ranking up in Black Ops 2 will give you access to more gear, customization options, and more. If you want to reach the top ranks quickly and experience all of the content that Black Ops 2 has to...
View ArticleQuechua’s new smartphone aims to tag along on your next wild adventure
Even though it is a pretty populated world already, Quechua wasn’t going to let that interrupt the (rugged) vision for a smartphone of its own. The company, which is known for selling mountain sports...
View ArticleHow to Make Cinnamon Almonds
Cinnamon almonds are extremely hard to stop munching on. They’re often pricey to buy but making them at home will reduce the costs and isn’t hard to do. Edit Ingredients 2 tablespoons caster/superfine...
View ArticleTell Your Relatives: No, Microsoft Won’t Call You About Your Computer
“Hi, I’m from Microsoft and we’ve noticed your computer has a lot of viruses.” This is how the Microsoft tech support scam starts. By the end, the victim has probably paid hundreds of dollars and had...
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