Every once in a while I get the urge to push my system to the max – my computer system, that is. I built my current PC myself, and I get curious to see how well it performs (and if anything has changed). I recently got this urge again, so I ran a little stress… Continue reading Stress Testing
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The Quest for the Perfect Media Player – or, Why I Love my Apple TV
I’ve long struggled to find the perfect media device for my home – something that can bring together the vast collection of digital media that I have saved mainly on my desktop computer. For a while, I thought Microsoft’s Windows Media Center Extender idea was going to be the answer. So I bought one (made… Continue reading The Quest for the Perfect Media Player – or, Why I Love my Apple TV
Joining the Dual-Monitor Club
I finally give in and join the dual-monitor club.
Another Computer Conundrum: A Computer for MOM
I face another computer conundrum: what sort of computer to get for my mom, a casual user (as opposed to me, the power user).
Windows Media Center Extender Follow-Up
It’s been over a month since I brought a Linksys-branded Windows Media Center Extender into my home. How is it holding up? Is it cutting the mustard? Was it worth the price? Maybe, but only if you bought it on sale.