A detailed review of the Bonobo Extreme laptop, covering its performance, Ubuntu integration, and significant hardware/software flaws.
A recap of the first HackISU hackathon at Iowa State, where 150 students built creative tech projects in 24 hours.
A warning about buying cheap, 'upgraded' SD cards on eBay, explaining how they are fake and will corrupt your data.
A step-by-step guide to removing the hard drive from a Toshiba Portege A200 laptop for disposal or replacement.
A tech professional details the hardware and peripherals on their office desk, including a Microsoft Surface Pro, docking station, and monitors.
A look back at the Dell Optiplex GX620 USFF, highlighting its unique compact design and hefty external power supply from 2006.
A technical guide on expanding a ZFS-based fileserver storage pool by adding and mirroring new hard drives.
A developer's journey from basic electronics to building a processor, exploring how hardware and software combine to create programs.
Guide to fixing Ubuntu 12.04 issues on Asus N56VZ laptop, covering subwoofer, ethernet, and multimedia buttons.
A guide to building a personal, expandable, and safe home fileserver using an HP Proliant Microserver and Ubuntu.
Explores how the nature of technology work at startups has evolved, contrasting traditional hardware-focused ventures with modern software startups leveraging open source.
A summary of the second Tokyo Hackerspace meeting, covering updates, attendee interests, and a custom prototyping board project.
Announcing the formation of a new community-operated hackerspace in Tokyo for makers, artists, and software developers to collaborate on projects.
A developer considers replacing his laptop with a netbook for portability and a desktop for power, weighing the pros and cons of each device.
Intel announces its 2009 Nehalem processors, featuring a 'Turbo Mode' for dynamic power management and performance.
A humorous IT support report about a squirrel causing a major power outage by chewing on an 11KVA electrical feeder.
A critical review of the Palm Foleo mobile companion, comparing its specs and limitations to a lightweight laptop.
