tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6101458975891710756Mon, 02 Sep 2024 04:27:02 +0000Computer BuildingBloggingComputer GadgetsRoboticsComputer tipsMacWindows 7AdvertisementComputer ProgramingGamingComputer NewsPoliticalRIPSoftware Engineering PracticesSpaceThis is a blog about technology in general. It covers robotics, programing, internet trends, and whatever computer related content seems fun.http://techtify.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Aroidan)Blogger48125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6101458975891710756.post-1028078476463350989Tue, 29 Dec 2009 11:24:00 +00002009-12-29T03:26:45.729-08:00BloggingWell kind of. I got burned out really quickly blogging so much. But I do really enjoy it. So I am going to try and work in weekly if not bi weekly posts. These posts will contain more substance then my previous posts. I hope everyone has had a great holiday and is ready for a new year to begin soon.var _sttoolbar = {}stBlogger.init("http://w.sharethis.com/button/sharethis.js#publisher=http://techtify.blogspot.com/2009/12/i-am-back.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Aroidan)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6101458975891710756.post-9080542676672210501Fri, 25 Sep 2009 23:32:00 +00002009-09-25T16:35:50.227-07:00 var _sttoolbar = {}stBlogger.init("http://w.sharethis.com/button/sharethis.js#publisher=918914b6-cc1d-4924-a2f9-e670b13a4bbc&amp;type=blogger"); <!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal.dotm 0 0 1 186 1065 NBBJ 8 2 1307 12.0 <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]> 0 false 18 pt 18 pt 0 0 false false false <![endif]--><!--[http://techtify.blogspot.com/2009/09/new-halo-odst-goodness.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Syrix)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6101458975891710756.post-2823050615870191844Thu, 24 Sep 2009 03:14:00 +00002009-09-23T20:21:12.028-07:00Computer GadgetsSAMSUNG 63" 1080p 600Hz Plasma HDTVWhat a thing of beauty. I can't wait to be able to mount this TV above my fireplace! The perfect addition or upgrade for a home theatre setup.Please check out more articles at http://techtify.blogspot.comhttp://techtify.blogspot.com/2009/09/want-list-samsung-63-1080p-600hz-plasma.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Aroidan)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6101458975891710756.post-6591756326449357908Wed, 23 Sep 2009 23:53:00 +00002009-09-25T15:47:58.565-07:00 var _sttoolbar = {}stBlogger.init("http://w.sharethis.com/button/sharethis.js#publisher=918914b6-cc1d-4924-a2f9-e670b13a4bbc&amp;type=blogger"); <!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal.dotm 0 0 1 99 565 NBBJ 4 1 693 12.0 <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]> 0 false 18 pt 18 pt 0 0 false false false <![endif]--><!--[if http://techtify.blogspot.com/2009/09/host-party-for-and-get-free-copy-of.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Syrix)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6101458975891710756.post-791883059783788516Wed, 23 Sep 2009 07:10:00 +00002009-09-23T01:05:47.082-07:00Computer BuildingThis is a mock gaming computer build. Just to see what kind of stuff is out there currently. I could build a decent gaming machine for quite a bit cheaper but was attempting to go more top of the line for this build.Mother Board: 127.13Proc: $167.99Ram $73.99Video Card: $154.992 Hard Drives $179.99Case $99.99Power Supply $99.99Total 1084.06 + add ons.I was targeting around $1000 for the core http://techtify.blogspot.com/2009/09/mock-gaming-build.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Aroidan)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6101458975891710756.post-2496459383763263878Wed, 23 Sep 2009 06:38:00 +00002009-09-22T23:44:56.121-07:00Computer GadgetsSourceI must admit this piece of hardware comes off as a bit of a surprise. I definately like the look and can't wait to get my hands on one to see what it can do. It will be interesting to see if Microsoft can actually open up a new market as opposed to just throwing in a product into an already existing market. It seems that far too often Microsoft is late to market any cool new devices. http://techtify.blogspot.com/2009/09/new-microsoft-tablet.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Aroidan)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6101458975891710756.post-6344333026340151926Wed, 23 Sep 2009 05:29:00 +00002009-09-23T01:27:18.292-07:00MacOk so I was watching TV and saw this Mac commercial.Pretty clever but really not the full picture. I mean really the girl in this commercial wants a Mac because it is "virus free" and has "less problems". That is almost like wanting a sophmore in high school because they are virus free, or the guy who has NEVER had a gf. Sure they don't have the problems that the experienced male does after beinghttp://techtify.blogspot.com/2009/09/mac-vs-pc-top-of-line.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Aroidan)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6101458975891710756.post-4059316253642250598Wed, 23 Sep 2009 02:45:00 +00002009-09-22T19:48:26.510-07:00Computer GadgetsThinkGeek :: Phantom Keystroker V2Posted using ShareThisThis little device is perfect for some pranks! Perhaps it can be corrupted to follow an even more evil purpose. Who knows!? But what I do know is that at 12.99 this could make a nice stocking stuffer!http://techtify.blogspot.com/2009/09/want-list-phantom-keystroker-v2.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Aroidan)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6101458975891710756.post-2464355653389627735Tue, 22 Sep 2009 15:56:00 +00002009-09-22T09:13:09.454-07:00Computer NewsSourceLooks like I was not the only one being effected by this outage. Infact it seems that millions of people were being effected. I mean the site being down hit such a large number of people that it actually made the news. The funny thing is I was able to access facebook from another computer.This is a great example of a Pri 0 issue. The severity of the issue is fairly moderate maybe sev 2 http://techtify.blogspot.com/2009/09/facebook-down.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Aroidan)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6101458975891710756.post-6207622546353766580Tue, 22 Sep 2009 05:19:00 +00002009-09-21T22:31:27.223-07:00Computer GadgetsThinkGeek :: Optimus Maximus KeyboardPosted using ShareThisNow this keyboard has it all. Miniture displays behind each key! Who could ask for more customizability? Unfortunately the price tag is the down payment on a new car so this item will probably remain on the want list for a very long time.Here are a couple videos of the optimus maximus.http://techtify.blogspot.com/2009/09/want-list-optimus-maximus-keyboard.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Aroidan)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6101458975891710756.post-8486070989660956775Tue, 22 Sep 2009 05:15:00 +00002009-09-21T22:18:22.158-07:00BloggingI would like to welcome 2 contributers to this blog. I have known Marou and Syrix for going on the better part of a decade now. They will be primarily contributing articles on Computer Security and Linux respectively. Although they are free to write about whatever they want!var _sttoolbar = {}stBlogger.init("http://w.sharethis.com/button/sharethis.js#publisher=918914b6-cc1d-4924-a2f9-e670b13a4bbchttp://techtify.blogspot.com/2009/09/please-welcome-marou-and-syrix.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Aroidan)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6101458975891710756.post-266403321086647150Sun, 20 Sep 2009 20:20:00 +00002009-09-20T13:27:12.194-07:00Computer GadgetsThinkGeek :: Bluetooth Laser Virtual KeyboardPosted using ShareThisThis little device really brings the future to your home. It has been something seen in Sci Fi films for ages and now it is here. My only question is will it support Dvorak and can I change the color to blue?Regardless, at the price of 149.99 this little toy is affordable for the truely nerdy and not so nerdy. Just looking at the http://techtify.blogspot.com/2009/09/want-list-bluetooth-laser-virtual.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Aroidan)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6101458975891710756.post-6909342955120982662Sun, 20 Sep 2009 19:54:00 +00002009-09-20T13:18:05.265-07:00Computer BuildingThe Gaming MachineThis is the 6th installation in the series "The Budget Computer".The Budget Computer Vol 1The Budget Computer Vol 2The Budget Computer Vol 3The Budget Computer Vol 4The Budget Computer Vol 5So you want to build an awesome gaming machine on a dime. The key thing to remember here is that you are looking for quality parts that are fast NOT quantity. It doesn't matter if you have 8 http://techtify.blogspot.com/2009/09/budget-computer-vol-6.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Aroidan)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6101458975891710756.post-7196009895133293212Sun, 20 Sep 2009 02:34:00 +00002009-09-19T19:44:46.408-07:00PoliticalSourceThis is definately a good piece of legislation. If not done ISPs risk using their influence in the internet market to influence there other services. This would cause an unfair advantage against those types of businesses. I don't see how the DOJ could allow it to go on for this long.My big fear would be what other things get tagged onto these rules. I mean it will regulate ISPs so why not http://techtify.blogspot.com/2009/09/net-neutrality.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Aroidan)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6101458975891710756.post-2202560656560481959Sun, 20 Sep 2009 01:35:00 +00002009-09-19T18:37:47.704-07:00BloggingThe occasion is finally here. Google has crawled this blog. It now shows up as the 11th result when you search for techtify. Not the best spot to be but certainly not the worst. I have no idea where this blog sits for other key words. This is a start however and hopefully from these humble beginings the site will grow. So if you have any comments or feedback please send me a mail and I will do http://techtify.blogspot.com/2009/09/google-crawling.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Aroidan)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6101458975891710756.post-8083397466641250461Sat, 19 Sep 2009 21:53:00 +00002009-09-19T18:40:49.728-07:00GamingNo I am not talking about Windows on Windows. I am refering to the hugely succesfull World of Warcraft. Released in 2004 it has dominated the Massively Multiplayer market ever since. Many games have tried to topple that empire and non have succeeded. So what is it going to take to be the next best thing and hopefully have a shot at winning over the market?To answer this question we must look at 2http://techtify.blogspot.com/2009/09/wow-vs-next-gen-mmo-part-1.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Aroidan)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6101458975891710756.post-1041254270240218826Sat, 19 Sep 2009 03:37:00 +00002009-09-18T20:47:38.613-07:00SpaceToday NASA announced the crew for the last scheduled space shuttle mission. The mission will take place in September of 2010 and will bring an end to a 29 year historic age of space aviation. The replacement for the shuttle is scheduled to go active in 2015. In note of this event I thought it would be worthy to post a few videos of the space shuttle launches.Shuttle landing from the cockpit http://techtify.blogspot.com/2009/09/last-space-shuttle-launch.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Aroidan)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6101458975891710756.post-933617981106678277Fri, 18 Sep 2009 01:52:00 +00002009-09-17T19:00:47.511-07:00Computer ProgramingSo you just wrote this awesome application and made it multi-threaded for performance reasons. However, now when you run it after a while you get an out of memory exception. You go and check your system ram and the application isn't even using up half of it yet. What gives?The problem resides with the heap that garbage collection uses and the way that garbage collection works. I won't go into http://techtify.blogspot.com/2009/09/c-outofmemory-and-multithreading.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Aroidan)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6101458975891710756.post-8757709981263259763Wed, 16 Sep 2009 04:09:00 +00002009-09-15T21:19:56.950-07:00Computer tipsAs mentioned in "What is fragmentation?" defrag will run automatically for your drives in Win7 and Vista. The problem is that the default run time is at 1am on Wednesday. So unless your machine is on all night in the middle of the week this might not ever get run.However do not fret. Changing this setting is incredibly easy. Open up the run window from either the start menu or by pressing the http://techtify.blogspot.com/2009/09/setting-up-defrag.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Aroidan)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6101458975891710756.post-1416154488701651041Wed, 16 Sep 2009 02:43:00 +00002009-09-15T19:46:06.268-07:00BloggingThe blog hasn't been up even a week yet and already it has had 100 visitors. Thanks for all of your support. I am still working on experimenting with the look and feel of this blog as well as making sure to add unique and interesting content on a regular basis. Again thanks for all the support and lets see how fast this traffic builds.var _sttoolbar = {}stBlogger.init("http://w.sharethis.com/http://techtify.blogspot.com/2009/09/yeah-100-unique-visits.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Aroidan)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6101458975891710756.post-8568701769354220671Tue, 15 Sep 2009 07:48:00 +00002009-09-15T00:51:58.501-07:00Computer GadgetsThinkGeek :: Mimo Mini USB MonitorPosted using ShareThisJust saw this cool little gadget over on think geek and thought I would share. I am always looking for more ways to expand my desktop space. I just wish the price tag was a little bit better.http://techtify.blogspot.com/2009/09/thinkgeek-mimo-mini-usb-monitor.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Aroidan)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6101458975891710756.post-2035669878765923167Tue, 15 Sep 2009 05:10:00 +00002009-09-14T22:17:35.805-07:00RIPI know it is a little off topic but this is still note worthy.SourceIt is a sad day today. A great actor has died. We will however always have the great movies he brought to us. Just watched Dirty Dancing the other night too.RIP.Please check out more articles at http://techtify.blogspot.comhttp://techtify.blogspot.com/2009/09/rip-patrick-swayze.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Aroidan)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6101458975891710756.post-2562449983355330364Tue, 15 Sep 2009 04:46:00 +00002009-09-14T22:07:26.816-07:00Computer BuildingThe light gaming/multimedia buildThis is continuation of the Budget Computer Series. Check the rest of them out at:Budget Computer Vol 1Budget Computer Vol 2Budget Computer Vol 3Budget Computer Vol 4So you want to do a little light gaming and maybe edit a few videos or pictures. In the previous scenario it was unlikely that you were going to be loading lots of things from the disk and instead a http://techtify.blogspot.com/2009/09/budget-computer-vol-5.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Aroidan)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6101458975891710756.post-6106737091545635135Mon, 14 Sep 2009 07:04:00 +00002009-09-14T00:28:54.374-07:00MacHmm so I have nothing against Mac users really. That first shirt however could have been done much better. Maybe even split up into 2 or 3 different styles of shirts.To start the list it would have been much nerdier and cooler to just do !PC. Maybe even spin off from the PC commercials a bit and do I'm !PC. Finally he could have simply done the not symbol with the windows logo in it. The fact http://techtify.blogspot.com/2009/09/mac-t-shirts.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Aroidan)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6101458975891710756.post-5962690347158618910Mon, 14 Sep 2009 03:55:00 +00002009-09-13T20:57:22.928-07:00BloggingBased on a suggestion from a friend on facebook I have setup a twitter account. I then hooked up the RSS feed of this blog to twitter. Hopefully the short clips found on the twitter site will redirect tweets to the actual blog!Please check out more articles at http://techtify.blogspot.comhttp://techtify.blogspot.com/2009/09/twitter.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Aroidan)0