Legit Reviews posted a review on the Aerocool Zero Degree ATX Computer Case

The Aerocool Zero Degree case has a nice clean outside appearance and a functional inside design that will easily accommodate water cooling setups if one should choose to go that route in the future. The 0.8mm SECC steel that is used for the Zero Degree was found to be strong and leaves you with a heavy solid case when installation is complete. If you're looking for a tool-less 'Flexi Tower' case with an upside-down ATX configuration and a side window that will make others stop and take a second look, then the Aerocool Zero Degree is well worth a look...

Aerocool Zero Degree ATX Computer Case Review

TheAntiBlogger covering their experience using GIMP, the Linux GNU PhotoShop alternative, to create some nice clean Violators.

Ok, so I've confined myself to using Linux. At least until the replacement for my dead new laptop shows up.

One of my clients needed me to quickly throw together a violator/badge and so I decided to torture myself by using GIMP rather than booting up my backup Windows machine.

Using GIMP/Linux to Create Web 2.0 Violators



PureOverclock posted a review on the Scythe Ninja Rev.B CPU Cooler

This one is no doubt going to be interesting as not only is the Ninja Rev.B built specifically for low airflow, low noise usage, but Scythe claim it is such an efficient heatsink -what with its 12 heatpipes and huge surface area- that you can fling the fan across the room and go "passive".

Scythe Ninja Rev.B Review

hi-techreviews.com posted a review on the Ultra Products Grid Mid-Tower Case w/ 700 watt XVS Series PSU

When was the last time you saw a high quality case being sold with a 700 watt modular power supply? You probably can't think of one and neither could we, so we were very anxious to see the complete package that Ultra Products had put together with their new Grid ATX Case and the 700 Watt XVS Modular Power Supply.

Ultra Products Grid Mid-Tower Case w/ 700 watt XVS Series PSU Review

APH Networks takes a look at the Thermaltake iXoft Laptop Cooling Pad

Personally, I have to admit, I am not a big fan of notebook coolers. With regards to the fact that laptops do often generate their own share of heat, from my experience the energy exerted from the computer is within my tolerance level. However, laptop heat dissipator manufacturers are in a big business -- and you'll find a large variety of them on the market today. The most common are plastic or aluminum constructed rectangular prisms with a couple of fans to move heat -- this moving air -- away from the heat source. However, while they may be effective, they are not very portable; and for on-the-go users you'll want the most out of your battery. To use the chemical retained energy to both generate heat and dissipate heat may not be the best idea yet. Thermaltake, one of the largest computer cooling and related manufacturers in the world, recently released their Thermaltake iXoft notebook cooling pad. Without the use of mechanical means to artificially remove heat, the designers have implemented chemical means instead. Today, we'll investigate into how it works, and most importantly, how important it works. Trust me, this may prove to be very interesting, and possibly educational.

Thermaltake iXoft Laptop Cooling Pad Review

PC Stats posted ECS PN1 SLI2 Extreme nForce 590SLI Motherboard Review

ECS places both an IEEE 1394b and 1394a ports on the rear I/O along with four USB 2.0 ports. In terms of connectivity, the rear I/O supports all the standard interconnects, except for a printer port. The printer port is included as a bracket along with the ECS PN1 SLI2 Extreme. There are also three USB 2.0 and one IEEE 1394a internal headers available for expansion brackets.

ECS PN1 SLI2 Extreme nForce 590SLI Motherboard Review

TechWareLabs has published a review of the Antec ILR LED Light Tube

The ILR LED tube light is designed around LEDs at either end of a cathode tube looking pipe. The pipe is lined with what looks to be fiber optic like threads that assist in spreading the LED light down the length of the tube. One feature that will really sell this product over some standard cathode tube is the beat sensor that has a sensitivity wheel that can be adjusted to sense the vibration from the speakers of your PC. Now there are plenty of cathode tube lights out on the market today with this same feature, but unlike the cathode tube lights, the LED light up faster the cathode so there isn't a delay while playing games. Though most high priced cathodes will be brighter then this LED tube, Antec advertises this tube would be best displayed at the bottom of your monitor to flicker with the vibration of your favorite game.

AIC XN 100 WSS Storage Server Review

Benchmark Reviews posted a review on the nMedia MCESKB 2.4GHz Slim Trackball Keyboard

nMedia System has delivered with the MCESKB second generation wireless keyboard by using the 2.4GHz Radio Frequency (RF) wireless signal to improve the mobility of the new HTPC keyboard. Do not ignore the importance of this RF Wireless Keyboard in any HTPC or Media Center PC system building because it is actually critical for functionality. There is great convenience in controlling an HTPC from the comfort of the couch. Sure, remotes will help browse the menu, but an RF keyboard is a must-have device in terms of data input or computing. The 2.4GHz RF signal will enable your keyboard to communicate at any angle without difficulty.

nMedia MCESKB 2.4GHz Slim Trackball Keyboard Review

Virtual-Hideout posted OCZ 2x1GB PC2-6400 Flex XLC DDR2 Memory Kit Review

OCZ felt there was a customer base willing to pay for a good, reliable CAS Latency 4 memory kit that sports the FlexXLC RAM Sink since their flagship PC2-9200 FlexXLC Kit requires a prettier penny. After using the memory for a local INTEL sponsored LAN party, it definitely drew some very curious users looking for something new to add to their extreme gaming systems.

OCZ 2x1GB PC2-6400 Flex XLC DDR2 Memory Kit Review

3D Game Man posted a review on the Icemat Siberia In:Ear Headset

Anyone who has a portable device requires quality earphones to truly appreciate the audio. The alternative is to listen to poor audio, which is not something most of us like doing. Some prefer to have large headphones which offer the best sound, but that's much too bulky for most. The Icemat Siberia In:Ear Headset has quality earphones and a decent microphone.

Icemat Siberia In:Ear Headset Review

Hardware Secrets published How TCP/IP Protocol Works - Part 2

In our How TCP/IP Protocol Works tutorial we’ve explained the basic architecture of TCP/IP protocol and how the basic protocols involved (like TCP, UDP and IP) worked. Now it is time to get a little bit deeper, explaining other protocols and other TCP/IP functionalities we didn’t cover before, like Telnet, SSH, TFTP, DHCP, DNS, ICMP, RIP, OSPF, BGP, ARP and more.

How TCP/IP Protocol Works - Part 2

I4U NEWS reviews the PNY XLR8 2GB (2 x 1GB) PC2-8500 DDR2 SLI-Ready RAM.

If you are a serious PC gamer or hardcore overclocker you need good RAM. PNY has a nice set of RAM called the XLR8 PC2-8500 DDR2 that runs at 1066MHz. This RAM is a dual channel kit consisting of two 1GB sticks. Once installed I was able to verify with CPU-Z that the RAM was running at the advertised speeds thanks to the SLI-Ready nature and the EPP settings, even the voltage was set correctly automatically.

PNY XLR8 2GB (2 x 1GB) PC2-8500 DDR2 SLI-Ready RAM Review

XtremeComputing posted Thermaltake LAN Box HT Micro ATX Case Review

Today we look at another one of the new products for 2007 the LanBox HT, this is a SSF based case, that supports Micro ATX mobos. Thermaltake have released a LanBox already though so what could be different about this one? well the answer is a simple one, the HT version has a redesigned front as well as some other features that make the HT mean Home Theatre. Does it cut it as a HTPC enclosure as well as a LAN case? Well let us find out.

Thermaltake LAN Box HT Micro ATX Case Review

The TechZone reviews the TrendNet TEW-631BRP Wireless N Router

On the surface, the 802.11n draft spec router claims that it is capable
of a maximum burst transfer speed of 300Mbps, a substantial increase over the 54Mbps that most 802.11g routers can handle. Unfortunately, it never
came even close to this claimed throughput, though it did manage to get
things moving along at a slightly faster pace than the 802.11g standard (this
is based on a comparison with the Linksys WRT54G).

TrendNet Wirelss N Router Review

CoolTechZone.com posted Apple TV Review

The long awaited Apple TV is finally here, and it’s the iPod for your TV. The exterior appeal of the Apple TV is as sexy as it can be with no visible buttons whatsoever on the front. In fact, the entire product doesn’t have any buttons. The front face is integrated with the power LED and the remote sensor. That’s all. It’s the classic way of doing things for Apple with simplicity as its core design fundamental. Apple TV, as a box, is amazingly small in comparison to regular DVD players and other similar products.

Apple TV Review

CoolTechZone.com posted Kensington Si750m Mouse Review

We really like Kensington’s Si750m wireless notebook laser mouse for its simplicity, which is Kensington’s way of doing things. The company believes in simplifying products to bare necessities, and it has worked rather well for them. Other than admiring the simplicity of the Si750m, there isn’t too much to talk about.

Kensington Si750m Mouse Review

Bit-Tech posted a Linux gaming feature

Many of our users have talked about wishing they could switch from Windows, but the overwhelming hold back has often been the gaming support. Is it really as bad as it seems? We talked to our local Linux guru Glider to set the record straight.

Linux gaming feature

Bigbruin.com has posted a review on the Logisys PC Extension Station

Logisys Computer Inc. has been around for a number of years offering a variety of computer products such as power supplies, computer cases, bay devices, and modding accessories. One of their new products, the PC Extension Station, is designed to elevate your LCD or CRT monitor and provide a storage area for your keyboard, while also providing a handful of other useful features which we will detail as we move through the review.

Logisys PC Extension Station Review

Howtoforge published a tutorial about setting up a Debian Etch based server

This tutorial shows how to set up a Debian Etch (Debian 4.0) based server that offers all services needed by ISPs and hosters: Apache web server (SSL-capable), Postfix mail server with SMTP-AUTH and TLS, BIND DNS server, Proftpd FTP server, MySQL server, Courier POP3/IMAP, Quota, Firewall, etc. This tutorial is written for the 32-bit version of Debian Etch, but should apply to the 64-bit version with very little modifications as well.

The Perfect Setup - Debian Etch (Debian 4.0)