Archive | October, 2007
Do you use Steam? Join the Arsgeek group!
I recently purchased The Orange Box through Valve Software‘s Steam, and decided it might be fun to have an Arsgeek community. Nothing fancy, just a way for us Arsgeek editors and readers to share some gaming time together, or heck, just join another group to pad stats. To join, simply go to the ‘My Community’ [...]
Continue reading...Encryption on windows
31. October 2007
There already was an article about encryption of your files on Arsgeek. That one was geared towards Linux, but Windows chaps can, too, encrypt their files for added security. Share and Enjoy:
Continue reading...Howto Upgrade Ubuntu 7.04 (Feisty Fawn) to Ubuntu 7.10 (Gutsy Gibbon)
31. October 2007
The Ubuntu team is excited to bring you the absolute latest and greatest software that the open source and free software communities have to offer. This is Ubuntu 7.10, which brings a host of excellent new features.This tutorial explains how to upgrade ubuntu feisty to ubuntu gutsy including step by step procedure and screenshots. Full [...]
Continue reading...ArsGeek reviews the Archos 605 WiFi Portable Media Player and falls in love
31. October 2007
When I think gadgets, I have in my mind sexy objects that do multiple things and do them well. That cause people walking by to look over my shoulder as I use them. That make my geek friends green with envy. That are designed to do something and that do it so well you’ll never [...]
Continue reading...Itty-bitty, teeny-weeny Linux PCs
31. October 2007
Just how small do full-featured, Linux-powered PCs come? Pretty darn small! The smallest is even coming with Ubuntu. read more | digg story Share and Enjoy:
Continue reading...Something Nostalgic Comes This Way
30. October 2007
Conversations about retro television prompted me to once more mention “The Powers of Matthew Star” in which I was once more met with “Who?” For those who don’t remember or never heard of this show- it was about an Alien Prince… actually I never recalled the plot. I was merely mesmerized by his eyes. Share [...]
Continue reading...CNN hawking risque videos of cheerleaders, or just stuck with bad headline writers?
30. October 2007
Check out this screen cap from CNN’s site at approximately 2:45 EST today. Click the picture for a larger image. What actually happened was this: A Washington state cheerleader was trampled by football players, but says she’s just fine. Really though is CNN Suffering from bad writers or are they trying to glean a few [...]
Continue reading...Aliens caught on video – apparently selling crap games from the 70s.
30. October 2007
Ouch. This is what I had to sit through as a kid while trying to watch Saturday morning cartoons. Share and Enjoy:
Continue reading...Help Jonathon get to ComicCon – Become an official sidekick!
30. October 2007
Starting today, our official Superhero Sidekick t-shirts are available via our Cafepress store. Why buy a shirt? Jonathon was born with spastic quadriplegia cerebral palsy. he’s spent his life in a wheelchair and although he has the mind of regular 15 year old, he is unable to utilize his body and has difficulty speaking. Jonathon [...]
Continue reading...I am in love and I need to shout it out to the world!
30. October 2007
Yes folks, I am in love. There’s no more denying it – in fact I want to race up to the top of the nearest mountain and scream it out to the world! I LOVE YOU! I haven’t known you for all that long but in that short time you’ve affected my life dramatically – [...]
Continue reading...How to enable CD ripping and mp3 encoding with Sound Juicer in Ubuntu 7.10
29. October 2007
I’ve been using Sound Juicer in previous Ubuntu releases to rip my CD’s and encode them as CD quality mp3′s for a while now so I can retain my one legal backup copy of them. When I did a fresh install of Gutsy however, I suddenly could not rip CD’s to mp3 formats. This was [...]
Continue reading...How to enable extra repositories in Ubuntu 7.10 and get cool stuff
29. October 2007
Have you ever glanced over at someone else using Ubuntu 7.10 and said to yourself “woah, they’ve got all the COOL stuff!” No? Er… neither have I. But, if you would like to get some cool stuff, here’s how you can enable extra repositories, like the non-free and Multiverse areas. First, you’ve got to open [...]
Continue reading...Who wants a 40 foot tall transforming, fire spitting, airplane crushing dinosaur?
29. October 2007
I do! I do! With the holidays just around the corner, I’d love to obtain this gem of a toy. It’s only 2.5 Million too! Read more about Robosaurus here. Share and Enjoy:
Continue reading...What’s your favorite podcast?
28. October 2007
I’m looking to start tuning in to a few podcasts and I’m curious – what’s your favorite? Which ones are worth downloading daily or weekly (or monthly) and spending my time with? I’m interested in both audio and video podcasts. I’d love to hear your views on tech, entertainment and opinion podcasts. Which ones should [...]
Continue reading...ATI released Linux Catalyst 7.10 drivers – here’s where to get ‘em
28. October 2007
Want some fresh new ATI drivers for your video cards? Get them right on ATI’s site. Check here to see if your card is supported and download the new drivers. Here are some basic installation instructions. Technorati Tags: ati, linux, new drivers, install, graphics Share and Enjoy:
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- Rip DVD Movie on Mac OS X (212)
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- Linux and Flash – cut the crap already! (191)
- It’s Good To Be a Super Hero Now (191)
- Female Characters In Gaming: Past, Present, and Future (182)
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31. October 2007
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