If there’s one question I hear more often than I would like, it’s “How do I create an iTunes account without giving Apple my credit card number? Why do they need that, anyway?!” Yeah – I can’t answer the latter;…
iFraud: The Best in Dead and Dying iPod Killers
There have been a number of mp3 players to hit the market that were all marketed as “iPod Killers” when they were in the development and marketing phases; and sadly most of them never make the splash that the manufacturer…
How to Buy an HDTV Like a Pro
I’ll admit it, I don’t have an HDTV. I know, it’s a shame, especially for someone as passionate about technology as I am, but frankly, I’ve been waiting for prices to come down and selection to be a bit easier.…
Oil Immersion Cooling Goes Mainstream with Hardcore PC’s Reactor
(image courtesy of Maximum PC) I never thought I’d see the day, but it’s finally here – forget huge, quiet air cooling, or super-DIY liquid cooling systems; the way to keep your rig nice and chilly is through oil immersion…
Apple Revamps Macbook, Macbook Pro Lineup
(image courtesy of Gearlog) Big things happened in Cupertino this afternoon (or morning if you were on the West Coast) as Apple announced a complete overhaul of its notebook lineup. Design changes were announced to Apple’s entire lineup of notebooks…
The Geek’s Guide to Car Shopping
Let’s face it; you’re a geek, and if you’re going car shopping, you likely want a vehicle that reflects your lifestyle, interests, and needs. So you may be interested in a vehicle that packs as much technology under the hood…
Lifehacker’s ‘Best Keyboard You’ve Ever Typed On’ Reader Roundup
Similar to Lifehacker’s “Best Mouse You’ve Ever Used” reader roundup, Lifehacker put another question to its readers: “What’s the best keyboard you’ve ever typed on?” I managed to answer the call this time, firmly voting for the Logitech G15 gaming…
Spinning Gears :: Is Apple’s Walled-Garden for iPhone Development a Case of History Repeating?
This is the first in a new series here at Gears and Widgets called “Spinning Gears.” Spinning Gears will hopefully do two major things: encourage me to update more often and provide more original content to GnW. So sit back,…
5 Things Your Mac Won’t Tell You
I’m a cross-platform kinda guy, so when Microsoft says “I’m a PC,” I can’t totally identify. At the same time, my main desktop is a Windows PC, so I can’t totally live the Apple life either. My MacBook Pro still…
8 Things You Didn’t Know Firefox 3 Could Do
I’m a huge Firefox fan – I’ve never been obsessive about a browser really, but I’ve been using Firefox since it was still called “phoenix,” and have loved it ever since. I stuck with the project through it’s “Mozilla” phase…