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Asus drivers = cheating? Posted 5/17/2001 at 5:35:00 PM by
Josh
Well this is your chance to make your opinion be heard! Do you or don't
you support Asus' new drivers that will allow "see-through"
technology, which will allow cheating for gamers. But what about the
developers? These drivers can be a plus for them!
Source: Madonion
Intel Penitum 4 Notebooks? Posted 5/17/2001 at 5:30:00 PM by
Josh
Yes, you heard me right! You should be seeing Pentium 4 Notebooks next
year (Q1 & Q2). Speeds should be hitting at least 1.6GHz by
the end of Q2 2002.
Source: The
Inquirer
Windows XP, Cracked or Not?! Posted 5/17/2001 at
5:17:00 PM by Josh
Everyone is upset with Microsoft and their new ant piracy plan they have put
in place. Crackers have been struggling with a way to defeat the system
for a long time. Have they finally done it?!
Source: The
Register
Yamaha Firewire CD-RW Posted 5/16/2001 at 5:30:00 PM by
Andrew
CDRInfo just released a review on a Yamaha Firewire CD-RW drive. It seems to
be a very good drive, according to CDRInfo. Check it out!
Source: CDRInfo
Nintendo to launch Game Cube on Nov. 5 Posted 5/16/2001 at
5:30:00 PM by Andrew
Nintendo says they will launch the Game Cube in the U.S. on Nov. 5. However,
it will be released in Japan on Septempber 14.
Source: Yahoo
News
.Biz, .Info domains approved Posted 5/16/2001 at
5:30:00 PM by Andrew
ICANN finally approved .biz and .info domains. This will let many more people
register easier to remember domain names, since many .com domains are already
taken.
Source: CNN
Microsoft releases information about XBox Posted
5/16/2001 at 5:30:00 PM by Andrew
Microsoft has just announced a release date for the XBox video gaming system.
It is expected to be released on November 8, and it is expected to have a
$299.95 retail price.
Source: TechNews
Upgrade blackmail? Posted 5/15/2001 at 5:00:00 PM by Josh
Microsoft done it again? Now upgrade blackmail? Microsoft is
telling their corporate customers that they have to upgrade by October first
to Windows XP or they will have to pay a higher price.
Source: ZDnet
GeForce3 Investigation Posted 5/15/2001 at 4:50:00 PM by
Josh
"As the GeForce3 is
finally hitting store shelves, our resident graphics expert took a deeper look
into the GeForce3 architecture to uncover quite a bit about NVIDIA's latest
creation."
Source: AnandTech
Weekly Poll Posted 5/14/2001 at 11:06:00 PM by Josh
We now have a weekly poll! Check it out here.
You can also view all of the polls here.
Review & Article Coming! Posted 5/14/2001 at
10:50:00 PM by Josh
Be looking for a review of the new game 'Serious Sam' along with a re-write of
our over clocking how to article soon!
New Via 4-in-one driver Posted 5/14/2001 at 9:30:00 PM
by Robert Turner
The new VIA 4in1 driver pack is released. This brings us to version 4.31 and
seems to address the 686B Southbridge mainly. Get the latest details.
Source: VIA
A monitor that displays three-dimensional images? Posted
5/14/2001 at 5:30:00 PM by Andrew
The company Deep Video in New Zealand is creating a monitor that will actually
have a depth effect in images. This would eliminate the need for 3D goggles to
get a depth perception for watching computer images. This could change the way
computers are used. The moniters will be "Actual-Depth" moniters.
Source: CNet
Microsoft to announce plans for XBox Posted 5/14/2001 at
5:30:00 PM by Andrew
At the Electronic Entertainment Expo (otherwise known as the E3) in Los
Angeles, California, Microsoft is probably going to announce a launch date and
price for its upcoming XBox video gaming system. This may be serious
competition to Nintendo and Sony's video gaming systems.
Source: CNet
Dell moves its storage to Texas Posted 5/14/2001 at 5:30:00
PM by Andrew
Dell is going to move its storage operation to Texas, from California (Silicon
Valley). It is laying off 50 employees in California. It is going to
consolidate it to Round Rock, Texas. Might this have something to do with the
California Energy Crisis? Dell doesn't mention this, but this may be a reason
why they are shutting down that part of the business in California.
Source: CNet
Athlon 4 Posted 5/14/2001 at 5:30:00 PM by Andrew
AnandTech has just posted a review of the Athlon 4 processor. It utilizes a
.18 micron core. It is supposedly called the Athlon 4 to let people know that
this is the processor that is competing with the Intel Pentium 4. It is also
called the Palomino.
Source: AnandTech
Windows 2000 Service Pack 2 leaked Posted 5/14/2001 at
5:30:00 PM by Andrew
Windows 2000 Service Pack 2 has just been leaked. It was supposed to come out
2 months ago, but evidently there were problems with that launch date. It
includes many bug fixes and other updates. Now you can download it!
Source: PCExtreme
Intel P4 1.7GHZ Posted 5/10/2001 at 3:34:00 PM by Josh
Around five years ago we were at Intel PII 300s, now we are at Intel P4
1.7GHZ. The question is: 'Does the
prophecy hold true?' [AMD=1.33GHZ (266MHZ Bus DDR); Intel=1.7GHZ(400MHZ
Bus)]
Source: Anandtech
Asus L8400B Notebook Posted 5/10/2001 at 3:30:00 PM by Josh
The Tech Zone has posted their review of the Asus L8400B Notebook computer.
"They're hideously expensive, difficult to expand, and what upgrades you
can get are expensive. They're notebook computers. Today we take a look at an
"All In One" notebook from Asus. That's right, Asus, the same
company that makes motherboards. Are their notebooks as good as their mobos?"
Source: The
Tech Zone
Chinese hackers call off attacks! Posted 5/10/2001 at 3:27:00
PM by Josh
Finally, after over 1,000 sites have been hacked, Chinese hackers have called
off their attacks! Luckily we weren't hacked! :)
Source: ZDnet
News is coming! Posted 5/10/2001 at 7:00:00 AM by Josh
For all of you have been coming to our site over the past few days have
noticed we haven't updated our news! I was not feeling the best and was
very busy. Today you should see news updates along with yet another
review/article! Check back this afternoon!
Article on add-ons to 815 Motherboards Posted 5/7/2001 at
5:00:00 PM by Andrew
TomsHardware posted an article on add-ons for Intel 815 Solano motherboards by
AOpen, Asus, and Azza.
Source: Tom's
Hardware
Review of Yamaha Dolby Digital TSS-1 Surround Sound Speakers Posted
5/7/2001 at 5:00:00 PM by Andrew
Anandtech today posted a review of the Yamaha Dolby Digital TSS-1 Surround
Sound Speakers. It doesn't seem to rise up to the competition. Read it today!
Source: AnandTech
International Calls now offered by Yahoo Posted 5/7/2001 at
5:00:00 PM by Andrew
Using Yahoo Messenger, users will be able to make international calls. Users
must pay for phone time in advance, and Yahoo keeps track of the minutes used,
as well as the time and date of the call, and other information.
Source: TechNews
Microsoft server kit released Posted 5/7/2001 at 5:00:00 PM by
Andrew
A server kit for Windows 2000 has just been released by Microsoft. This means
that parts of the Operating System can be taken out and used in stand-alone
appliances. Linux and FreeBSD are other operating systems that this can be
done to.
Source: CNet
Office XP: No subscription service in US this year Posted
5/7/2001 at 5:00:00 PM by Andrew
Microsoft has decided not to offer Office XP on a subscription basis this year
in the U.S. A subscription service would allow users to pay monthly or yearly
to use the software, and upgrades would be provided when they are released.
Source: CNet
eBAY Posted 5/6/2001 at 8:50:00 AM by Josh
Only a few years ago eBAY emerged as a small personal website for trading and
collecting Pez dispensers. Now a full fled online auction website has
emerged into a multi-billion dollar company. They have taken it online
to offline now and are leading the pack to succes.
Source: TechNews
Office & Windows XP Posted 5/6/2001 at 8:43:00 AM by Josh
Latest news from Microsoft says Office XP will be hitting the shelves at the
end of the month and Windows XP will be hitting the shelves sometime in
October. We all ask why there is such a long wait with the largest
company in the U.S.? That we just don't know...
"How a DOS attack Works" Posted 5/6/2001 at 8:40:00
AM by Josh
As you all read everyday, about major companies being hacked and their servers
flooded. I am sure you want to know exactly what happens in a DOS or
Denial of Service attack.
Source: CNet
Hacking World War? Posted 5/6/2001 at 8:27:00 AM by Josh
Over the past few weeks we have been declared in a "Hacking World
War" with the Chinese. They have attacked commercial websites, government
websites and now comes the White House.
Source: CNN
Germany may have their voting done online Posted 5/3/2001 at
4:34:00 PM by Andrew
Germany may start having voting done online, and some voters may be able to
vote online in 2006. However, the obstacle is the fact that online voting may
be tampered with, which is why if it does work out, it won't be anytime soon.
RIM BlackBerry adds voice capability in Europe Posted
5/3/2001 at 4:28:00 PM by Andrew
RIM is working with companies to offer service for their wireless handheld (BlackBerry)
in Europe. It will run on a GSM network, which is the standard for wireless
voice communications in Europe. This means that in Europe, users may be able
to make cell phone calls with a handset on the BlackBerry.
Dell recalls Inspiron 5000 and 5000e series batteries Posted
5/3/2001 at 4:24:00 PM by Andrew
Dell said they were recalling hundreds of thousands of notebook batteries
today. At least one notebook with a bad battery caught fire. The batteries
that are being recalled can get very hot, and start smoking.
"Ricochet" company in trouble Posted 5/2/2001 at
4:51:00 PM by Andrew
Metricom, the company who makes the high speed wireless internet service
Ricochet, is having a new marketing campaign. If people don't start signing on
to the service, they could go out of business in August.
DVD Copyright Protection gets argued in court Posted 5/2/2001 at
4:36:00 PM by Andrew
The MPAA and 2600 Magazine faced off in an appeals court on tuesday. 2600 was
arguing that the software De-CSS is protected under the First Ammendment. The
MPAA thinks differently. The decision will most likely be appealed. This could
affect the future of DVD Copy Protection.
Sony releases new PDA Posted 5/2/2001 at 3:00:00 PM by Andrew
Today, Sony released their color PDA (the Clie) in America. Called the
PEG-N710C, it will retail at $499, very expensive for a palm unit. It has a
built in MP3 player, a higher resolution, and many other features. Check it
out!
Wanna win a GeForce 3?! Posted 5/2/2001 at 2:14:00 PM by Josh
I am sure all of you would love to get your hands on a GeForce 3! Well
now is your chance, The Tech Zone is giving one away!
A good laugh :) Posted 5/2/2001 at 2:07:00 PM by Josh
Well Microsoft has tried to take over the computer economy and now they even
are developing something called "MS Linux," their version of
Linux. What should we expect next from Microsoft?
New Windows XP build Posted 5/1/2001 at 12:24:00 PM by Josh
Well Microsoft has released another build of Windows XP. This is a post
beta build (of beta 2) and includes updates and more features. Check out
the full story!
NEWS JUST IN Posted 5/1/2001 at 11:12:00 AM by Josh
Well it looks like Imagine Media has
gone under and brought with it Daily Radar
and Maximum PC. It is still
unclear as to what is going to happen... Although word has said that
Maximum PC Mag. will still be alive, their online divisions are kaput.
But for all of Max PC's online affiliates, it could mean the end. The
internet world and market has been going in a downward spiral over the course of
the past few weeks and no one knows where everyone is going to end up.
Microsoft & Product Activation Posted 5/1/2001 at
11:24:00 AM by Josh
We are all going to hate Microsoft's next generation of product
activation. Sooner or later they are going to start controlling us and
telling us exactly what to do. You must read this article!
GeForce 3 Posted 5/1/2001 at 10:40:00 AM by Josh
Well I am sure most of you have heard of the GeForce 3. Is it really
worth it? Well check out this review!
E-Taxes?! Posted 5/1/2001 at 10:34:00 AM by Josh
Well now the government is going to try to get us to pay online taxes!
Here we go again on another ride through cyberspace...
Source: CNN
Netflix & Online DVD Rentals Posted 5/1/2001 at 10:24:00 AM by
Josh
I am sure almost everyone has been out to rent a movie. Now NetFlix
makes it easier! You log into their website choose what you want them to
send you and you will receive it with in a day or two. Did I mention you
get to keep the movies as long as you want?! I have tried this myself
and I must say that NetFlix rocks!
Source: ZDNet
HyTECH opens its doors Posted 5/1/2001 at 10:21:00 AM by Josh
After months of hard work we are opening our site! That means you will
be finding reviews, articles, and news added and updated daily! In
addition we will be opening our forums! But remember we are still
working on our site and you might see some changes... We are also
awaiting the finish of two more reviews and three articles, which you should
see over the course of the next few days. ENJOY!!!
HyTECH Partners w/ iBuyer.net Posted 4/23/2001 at 7:52:00 AM by
Josh
Yes, you heard it right! HyTECH has partnered with iBuyer.net!
Our iBuyer website should be up soon, when it is available you can check it out here.
There you can view our Price Guide, with the lowest prices on the net! We
will also be getting hardware to review for the grand opening of our site and
hopefully get something good to give away!
MS OfficeXP Posted 3/19/2001 at 7:00:00 AM by Josh
So you ask what the future of Office & Windows is, and what the future of
Microsoft is? Well, take a sneak peak at Office XP (2002) and you can
decide where they are going!
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