Maximum PC - Editor Blogs http://www.maximumpc.com/rss/Editor+Blogs/feed en Bill Watkins Versus the Solid-State Drive http://www.maximumpc.com/article/bill_watkins If the storage market shifts to flash memory, Seagate's CEO wants to be first to the party. He'll have plenty of parking too, if Seagate succeeds in using the law to tow every other manufacturer out of the way. http://www.maximumpc.com/article/bill_watkins#comment News & Views Dave's Blog Editor Blogs Wed, 14 May 2008 16:07:34 -0500 David Murphy
 2161 at http://www.maximumpc.com Orcs, Elves, and Commander Shepard! http://www.maximumpc.com/article/orcs_elves_and_commander_shepard We got some hands-on time with Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning and the PC port of Mass Effect -- our full impressions inside! http://www.maximumpc.com/article/orcs_elves_and_commander_shepard#comment News & Views Dave's Blog Editor Blogs Tue, 13 May 2008 17:36:56 -0500 David Murphy
 2185 at http://www.maximumpc.com Comcast Closes in on Bandwidth Limits and Overage Charges http://www.maximumpc.com/article/comcast_closes_in_on_bandwidth_limits_and_overage_charges Comcast's proposed Internet cap of 250GB per month runs contrary to its pay-for-performance speed enhancements. And if you think that's shocking, just wait until you see the overage fees! http://www.maximumpc.com/article/comcast_closes_in_on_bandwidth_limits_and_overage_charges#comment News & Views Dave's Blog Editor Blogs Wed, 07 May 2008 22:17:32 -0500 David Murphy
 2172 at http://www.maximumpc.com Podcast coming... Tuesday! http://www.maximumpc.com/article/podcast_coming_tuesday O Podcast, Podcast, wherefore art thou Podcast? Um. Last week's podcast... cometh... in less than a fortnight-worth of time. Or something. It'll be here soon! http://www.maximumpc.com/article/podcast_coming_tuesday#comment News & Views Dave's Blog Editor Blogs Mon, 05 May 2008 14:32:54 -0500 David Murphy
 2166 at http://www.maximumpc.com ZeeVee: Coming Soon to an HDTV Near You http://www.maximumpc.com/article/zeevee_coming_soon_to_an_hdtv_near_you Vista? Who needs It? ZeeVee could be the ultimate media-streaming box. http://www.maximumpc.com/article/zeevee_coming_soon_to_an_hdtv_near_you#comment News & Views Mike's Blog Editor Blogs Wed, 30 Apr 2008 18:51:57 -0500 Michael Brown 2160 at http://www.maximumpc.com A Portable Problem http://www.maximumpc.com/article/a_portable_problem What's wrong with portable hard drives nowadays? Spoiler alert: it's not the speed anymore. http://www.maximumpc.com/article/a_portable_problem#comment News & Views Dave's Blog Editor Blogs Tue, 29 Apr 2008 18:29:48 -0500 David Murphy
 2153 at http://www.maximumpc.com First Look: The Phantom Lapboard http://www.maximumpc.com/article/first_look_the_phantom_lapboard It's real, but is it fabulous? The controversial Phantom console is confirmed vaporware, but the sofa-friendly keyboard/mouse is coming soon. We've got an exclusive hands-on! http://www.maximumpc.com/article/first_look_the_phantom_lapboard#comment News & Views Will's Blog Editor Blogs Fri, 25 Apr 2008 14:00:04 -0500 Will Smith 2148 at http://www.maximumpc.com Can Someone Please Explain Why I Should Be Interested in Microsoft's Mesh? http://www.maximumpc.com/article/can_someone_please_explain_why_i_should_be_interested_in_microsofts_mesh Put aside the hype and ignore the breathy writeups about Mesh. There's nothing new to see here, nothing at all. http://www.maximumpc.com/article/can_someone_please_explain_why_i_should_be_interested_in_microsofts_mesh#comment News & Views Will's Blog Editor Blogs Thu, 24 Apr 2008 11:58:57 -0500 Will Smith 2143 at http://www.maximumpc.com Hands-On Review of AMD’s New X3 Tri Core http://www.maximumpc.com/article/hands_on_review_of_amd_s_new_x3_tri_core Is AMD’s new tri-core too little too late? We take a microscope to AMD’s latest and wonder aloud if it even makes sense at all. http://www.maximumpc.com/article/hands_on_review_of_amd_s_new_x3_tri_core#comment News & Views Gordon's Blog Editor Blogs Tue, 22 Apr 2008 23:03:44 -0500 Gordon Mah Ung 2139 at http://www.maximumpc.com The (new) Fastest Hard Drive Ever http://www.maximumpc.com/article/the_new_fastest_hard_drive_ever It's here! Western Digital's follow-up to its speedy Raptor drives doesn't disappoint. The 300GB Velociraptor posts some of the fastest storage benchmarks we've seen... before going off to kill Dennis Nedry. http://www.maximumpc.com/article/the_new_fastest_hard_drive_ever#comment News & Views Dave's Blog Editor Blogs Mon, 21 Apr 2008 06:59:40 -0500 David Murphy
 2130 at http://www.maximumpc.com World-First: Dell's Crystal Display, Reviewed! http://www.maximumpc.com/article/world_first_dells_crystal_display_reviewed We're taking an exclusive look at Dell's new Crystal display! And if we measured hype as a function of our benchmarks, this monitor would get a 10-Kick Ass for sure. http://www.maximumpc.com/article/world_first_dells_crystal_display_reviewed#comment News & Views Dave's Blog Editor Blogs Fri, 18 Apr 2008 01:54:05 -0500 David Murphy
 2127 at http://www.maximumpc.com It's Hard Out There for a Pirate/Medic http://www.maximumpc.com/article/its_hard_out_there_for_a_pirate_medic Pirates of the Burning Sea takes one step closer to Davy Jones' Locker, and we get some awesome hands-on time with the new Team Fortress mode, Payload! http://www.maximumpc.com/article/its_hard_out_there_for_a_pirate_medic#comment News & Views Dave's Blog Editor Blogs Wed, 16 Apr 2008 16:59:52 -0500 David Murphy
 2121 at http://www.maximumpc.com Where's Dell's Ultrasharp? http://www.maximumpc.com/article/wheres_dells_ultrasharp Dell nixes its fancy new 30-inch display from its website, leaving wannabe 3008WFP owners without any timeframes for when it might come back. Yeah... http://www.maximumpc.com/article/wheres_dells_ultrasharp#comment News & Views Dave's Blog Editor Blogs Tue, 15 Apr 2008 20:04:43 -0500 David Murphy
 2115 at http://www.maximumpc.com The Elder Scrolls: Crysis http://www.maximumpc.com/article/Oblivion_and_Crysis UPDATE: Crytek tells a Crysis modder to stop showing off his CryEngine 2 port of Oblivion, but we've found mirrors to this awesome graphical accomplishment! http://www.maximumpc.com/article/Oblivion_and_Crysis#comment News & Views Dave's Blog Editor Blogs Tue, 15 Apr 2008 15:27:42 -0500 David Murphy
 2105 at http://www.maximumpc.com An Awesome Solution for Wiring Retrofits http://www.maximumpc.com/article/an_awesome_solution_for_wiring_retrofits The innovative RapidRun cable solution makes installing new A/V wiring in existing construction a piece of cake. http://www.maximumpc.com/article/an_awesome_solution_for_wiring_retrofits#comment News & Views Mike's Blog Editor Blogs Thu, 10 Apr 2008 13:06:13 -0500 Michael Brown 2096 at http://www.maximumpc.com 1d6 of New Dungeons and Dragons Apps! http://www.maximumpc.com/article/1d6_of_new_dungeons_and_dragons_apps Wizards of the Coast gives us a sneak peak at their new D&D Insider suite, or as we're calling it, "Neverwinter Nights 1.5." http://www.maximumpc.com/article/1d6_of_new_dungeons_and_dragons_apps#comment News & Views Dave's Blog Editor Blogs Tue, 08 Apr 2008 18:02:45 -0500 David Murphy
 2086 at http://www.maximumpc.com Theft by Proxy with ImageShack http://www.maximumpc.com/article/theft_by_proxy_with_imageshack Who needs ImageShack's BitTorrent service? We found three alternate services that use their bandwidth to download your BitTorrents and spit out the results in a friendly, HTTP-style download link! http://www.maximumpc.com/article/theft_by_proxy_with_imageshack#comment News & Views Dave's Blog Editor Blogs Mon, 07 Apr 2008 19:59:22 -0500 David Murphy
 2080 at http://www.maximumpc.com The Slacker Portable Radio is Here! http://www.maximumpc.com/article/the_slacker_portable_radio_is_here We finally got our paws on the Slacker Portable Radio, and it's everything we hoped it would be. http://www.maximumpc.com/article/the_slacker_portable_radio_is_here#comment News & Views Mike's Blog Editor Blogs Sat, 05 Apr 2008 14:35:12 -0500 Michael Brown 2073 at http://www.maximumpc.com Movie Download Services Compared http://www.maximumpc.com/article/movie_download_services_compared How do the movie-download services compare? http://www.maximumpc.com/article/movie_download_services_compared#comment News & Views Mike's Blog Editor Blogs Fri, 28 Mar 2008 11:53:12 -0500 Michael Brown and Will Smith 1970 at http://www.maximumpc.com The Tip of the Facebook Exploit Iceberg http://www.maximumpc.com/article/how_you_used_to_view_private_photos_on_facebook Remember that big Facebook exploit that let you view a target's private pictures? We'll show you how it worked, and how you can use this knowledge to exploit other Facebook applications! http://www.maximumpc.com/article/how_you_used_to_view_private_photos_on_facebook#comment News & Views Dave's Blog Editor Blogs Thu, 27 Mar 2008 14:42:00 -0500 David Murphy
 2046 at http://www.maximumpc.com The Best Prank Ever: Make All the Phones in Your Office Ring Simultaneously http://www.maximumpc.com/article/the_best_prank_ever_make_all_the_phones_in_your_office_ring_simultaneously Gather round for a quick lesson in full pranking glory--perfect for use against co-workers, friends, enemies, and everyone else short of Homeland Security. Click the link for a full how-to for this gag! http://www.maximumpc.com/article/the_best_prank_ever_make_all_the_phones_in_your_office_ring_simultaneously#comment News & Views Will's Blog Editor Blogs Mon, 17 Mar 2008 12:49:52 -0500 Will Smith 2014 at http://www.maximumpc.com SLR vs. Point and Shoot http://www.maximumpc.com/article/slr_vs_point_and_shoot Does the DSLR still kick the point and shoot's ass? http://www.maximumpc.com/article/slr_vs_point_and_shoot#comment News & Views Gordon's Blog Editor Blogs Wed, 05 Mar 2008 19:24:31 -0600 Gordon Mah Ung 1989 at http://www.maximumpc.com Hands-On Preview with CrossFireX http://www.maximumpc.com/article/hands_on_preview_with_crossfirex Double your trouble: Maximum PC plays with AMD’s Quad Radeon CrossFireX http://www.maximumpc.com/article/hands_on_preview_with_crossfirex#comment News & Views Gordon's Blog Editor Blogs Thu, 28 Feb 2008 16:22:35 -0600 Gordon Mah Ung 1971 at http://www.maximumpc.com This is the Fundamental Problem With Vista http://www.maximumpc.com/article/this_is_the_fundamental_problem_with_vista We've always suspected that Microsoft was more concerned with their OEM partnerships than with the end-user experience for Vista. Now we have proof. http://www.maximumpc.com/article/this_is_the_fundamental_problem_with_vista#comment News & Views Will's Blog Editor Blogs Thu, 28 Feb 2008 15:06:23 -0600 Will Smith   1972 at http://www.maximumpc.com Five Ways to Save the PC Gaming Alliance http://www.maximumpc.com/article/five_ways_to_save_the_pc_gaming_alliance As long as they ignore the best ways to go after the consoles, the newest industry-wide consortium will never bridge the gap between PC gaming and the home platforms. But we have solutions! http://www.maximumpc.com/article/five_ways_to_save_the_pc_gaming_alliance#comment News & Views Dave's Blog Editor Blogs Tue, 26 Feb 2008 11:48:03 -0600 David Murphy
 1948 at http://www.maximumpc.com Smooth Sailing for Blu-ray? http://www.maximumpc.com/article/smooth_sailing_for_blu_ray Yes, HD DVD is now out of the picture, but the reigning high-def disc format will have to contend with other competitors http://www.maximumpc.com/article/smooth_sailing_for_blu_ray#comment News & Views Katherine's Blog Editor Blogs Wed, 20 Feb 2008 19:32:20 -0600 Katherine Stevenson 1949 at http://www.maximumpc.com Waytronx Demos Biggest Coolers Ever* http://www.maximumpc.com/article/waytronx_demos_biggest_cooler_ever_one_one_one *Ok, they may not be the biggest ever, but they're still pretty awe-inspiring. We got a little hands-on time with one of these huge, CPU-cooling hybrids and watched the little processor tremble with fear. http://www.maximumpc.com/article/waytronx_demos_biggest_cooler_ever_one_one_one#comment News & Views Dave's Blog Editor Blogs Fri, 15 Feb 2008 13:51:02 -0600 David Murphy
 1930 at http://www.maximumpc.com Baffling User Interface Designs - Episode 1 http://www.maximumpc.com/article/baffling_user_interface_designs_episode_1 Will Smith takes a quick look at the first of many questionable interface designs - Wordpress' page nav links http://www.maximumpc.com/article/baffling_user_interface_designs_episode_1#comment News & Views Will's Blog Editor Blogs Thu, 14 Feb 2008 20:05:31 -0600 Will Smith 1928 at http://www.maximumpc.com Cooler Master Invents A Cylon http://www.maximumpc.com/article/cooler_master_invents_a_cylon We're the first to get our hands on Cooler Master's exclusive new case! We hope it doesn't rise up against us. http://www.maximumpc.com/article/cooler_master_invents_a_cylon#comment News & Views Dave's Blog Editor Blogs Thu, 14 Feb 2008 17:45:48 -0600 David Murphy 1925 at http://www.maximumpc.com Demise of Yahoo Music to Kill the Sansa Connect? http://www.maximumpc.com/article/demise_of_yahoo_music_to_kill_the_sansa_connect You know that wireless media player you bought? Well, it won't be wireless for long. http://www.maximumpc.com/article/demise_of_yahoo_music_to_kill_the_sansa_connect#comment News & Views Mike's Blog Editor Blogs Tue, 12 Feb 2008 14:34:25 -0600 Michael Brown 1919 at http://www.maximumpc.com Sins of a Solar Empire and Me: A Story of Addiction, Heartache, and True Love http://www.maximumpc.com/article/sins_of_a_solar_empire_and_me_a_story_of_addiction_heartache_and_true_love Will Smith says: The turn-based 4X genre is dead! Long live the real-time 4X game! http://www.maximumpc.com/article/sins_of_a_solar_empire_and_me_a_story_of_addiction_heartache_and_true_love#comment News & Views Will's Blog Editor Blogs Thu, 07 Feb 2008 22:37:20 -0600 Will Smith 1906 at http://www.maximumpc.com Stream Any Video to Your Xbox 360, Playstation 3, and Nintendo Wii http://www.maximumpc.com/article/streaming You may not even know it, but if you've got a current-generation console connected to your home network, then you have everything you need to stream videos, pictures, and music from your PC to your living room http://www.maximumpc.com/article/streaming#comment News & Views Will's Blog Features Editor Blogs Tue, 29 Jan 2008 20:42:16 -0600 Will Smith 1618 at http://www.maximumpc.com Testing the Linksys DMA2200 Media Center Extender http://www.maximumpc.com/article/testing_the_linksys_dma2200_media_center_extender We installed the Linksys DMA2200 in the media room at Maximum PC Lab North. http://www.maximumpc.com/article/testing_the_linksys_dma2200_media_center_extender#comment News & Views Mike's Blog Editor Blogs Fri, 25 Jan 2008 19:00:43 -0600 Michael Brown 1844 at http://www.maximumpc.com There's an Official Maximum PC Team Fortress 2 Server? You Betcha! http://www.maximumpc.com/article/theres_an_official_maximum_pc_team_fortress_2_server_you_betcha We've teamed up with PC Gamer and NuclearFallout to offer a dedicated Team Fortress 2 gaming environment, for your fragging pleasure! http://www.maximumpc.com/article/theres_an_official_maximum_pc_team_fortress_2_server_you_betcha#comment News & Views Will's Blog Editor Blogs Fri, 25 Jan 2008 15:03:19 -0600 Will Smith 1839 at http://www.maximumpc.com Ed Word: The Maximum PC Promise to Readers http://www.maximumpc.com/article/ed_word_the_maximum_pc_promise_to_readers Will Smith sets the record straight on the crowbar separation between advertising and editorial content. http://www.maximumpc.com/article/ed_word_the_maximum_pc_promise_to_readers#comment News & Views Release Notes Will's Blog February 2008 Columns Editor Blogs From the Magazine 2008 Thu, 24 Jan 2008 20:30:08 -0600 Will Smith 1798 at http://www.maximumpc.com Dear Microsoft, it's Time to <s>Ditch</s> Fix Games for Windows Live http://www.maximumpc.com/article/dear_microsoft_its_time_to_ditch_games_for_windows_live Games for Windows Live is an embarassment, it's time for Microsoft to embrace the community platform on the PC that works: Steam http://www.maximumpc.com/article/dear_microsoft_its_time_to_ditch_games_for_windows_live#comment News & Views Will's Blog Editor Blogs Thu, 24 Jan 2008 18:57:34 -0600

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 1709 at http://www.maximumpc.com Two-wheelin' in the Fast Lane http://www.maximumpc.com/article/two_wheelin_in_the_fast_lane Shock absorbers on a laptop bag. What'll they think of next? http://www.maximumpc.com/article/two_wheelin_in_the_fast_lane#comment News & Views Mike's Blog Editor Blogs Mon, 21 Jan 2008 09:10:00 -0600 Michael Brown 1818 at http://www.maximumpc.com CES Report: Storage! http://www.maximumpc.com/article/ces_report_storage A few companies preempt CES with new storage announcements... but not Samsung or Seagate! Here's what we saw! http://www.maximumpc.com/article/ces_report_storage#comment News & Views Dave's Blog Editor Blogs Fri, 11 Jan 2008 19:41:29 -0600 David Murphy
 1783 at http://www.maximumpc.com Will Smith Wins CES PC Building Race! http://www.maximumpc.com/article/will_smith_wins_ces_pc_race Maximum PC's fearless Editor-in-Chief crushes 29 entrants in the name of charity; bleeds all over rig. http://www.maximumpc.com/article/will_smith_wins_ces_pc_race#comment News & Views Dave's Blog Editor Blogs Fri, 11 Jan 2008 15:05:40 -0600 David Murphy
 1779 at http://www.maximumpc.com CES Report: Displays! http://www.maximumpc.com/article/ces_report_displays Monitors get beautiful, monitors get see-through, and monitors get curvy at this year's CES! http://www.maximumpc.com/article/ces_report_displays#comment News & Views Dave's Blog Editor Blogs Thu, 10 Jan 2008 19:28:28 -0600 David Murphy
 1776 at http://www.maximumpc.com CES Report: Bits and Pieces http://www.maximumpc.com/article/ces_report_bits_and_pieces Creative goes B2B, Sennheiser goes gaming, and Whirlpool goes digital. Whirlpool? http://www.maximumpc.com/article/ces_report_bits_and_pieces#comment News & Views Mike's Blog Editor Blogs Tue, 08 Jan 2008 14:51:43 -0600 Michael Brown 1761 at http://www.maximumpc.com CES Report: Nvidia Announces Hybrid SLI http://www.maximumpc.com/article/ces_report_nvidia_announces_hybrid_sli No, you still can't pair your 7900 GS to an 8800 GT http://www.maximumpc.com/article/ces_report_nvidia_announces_hybrid_sli#comment News & Views Mike's Blog Editor Blogs Mon, 07 Jan 2008 11:02:35 -0600 Michael Brown 1754 at http://www.maximumpc.com CES: Billy G, Fancy Monitors, External Drives http://www.maximumpc.com/article/ces_billy_g_fancy_monitors_external_drives A big day of CES: Bill plays with a table, Alienware makes a crazy monitor, and hard drives fall into paint cans! http://www.maximumpc.com/article/ces_billy_g_fancy_monitors_external_drives#comment News & Views Dave's Blog Editor Blogs Mon, 07 Jan 2008 03:58:32 -0600 David Murphy
 1753 at http://www.maximumpc.com CES Report: Meet Mylo http://www.maximumpc.com/article/ces_report_meet_mylo Sony's new handheld device offers intriguing combo of communication services http://www.maximumpc.com/article/ces_report_meet_mylo#comment News & Views Mike's Blog Editor Blogs Sun, 06 Jan 2008 16:30:57 -0600 Michael Brown 1750 at http://www.maximumpc.com CES Report: Logitech Shows New Squeezebox… and Plenty More http://www.maximumpc.com/article/ces_report_logitech_announces_a_new_squeezebox_and_plenty_more Hmm... Does Logitech Have Sonos in its Sights? http://www.maximumpc.com/article/ces_report_logitech_announces_a_new_squeezebox_and_plenty_more#comment News & Views Mike's Blog Editor Blogs Sat, 05 Jan 2008 23:45:08 -0600 Michael Brown 1748 at http://www.maximumpc.com HP Expands its Home Entertainment Offerings http://www.maximumpc.com/article/hp_expands_its_home_entertainment_offerings PC manufacturer introducing a raft of digital entertainment products at 2008 CES http://www.maximumpc.com/article/hp_expands_its_home_entertainment_offerings#comment News & Views Mike's Blog Editor Blogs Fri, 04 Jan 2008 17:16:07 -0600 Michael Brown 1743 at http://www.maximumpc.com Hitachi Helps Asus Launch Terabyte Laptop http://www.maximumpc.com/article/hitachi_helps_asus_launch_terabyte_laptop We have a chat with Hitachi officials and get all the details about their new 500GB notebook drives! http://www.maximumpc.com/article/hitachi_helps_asus_launch_terabyte_laptop#comment News & Views Dave's Blog Editor Blogs Fri, 04 Jan 2008 12:19:53 -0600 David Murphy
 1736 at http://www.maximumpc.com iPod Repair Follow-up http://www.maximumpc.com/article/ipod_repair_follow_up Blue Raven's one-price iPod Repair: Value or hype? http://www.maximumpc.com/article/ipod_repair_follow_up#comment News & Views Mike's Blog Editor Blogs Tue, 18 Dec 2007 12:48:25 -0600 Michael Brown 1712 at http://www.maximumpc.com Seven Rules for Safer Holiday Shopping http://www.maximumpc.com/article/dont_get_screwed_when_shopping_for_computers There are tons of great deals out there for holiday shoppers, but the road to gift-giving bliss is fraught with peril. Gordon Mah Ung shows you how to protect your purchases http://www.maximumpc.com/article/dont_get_screwed_when_shopping_for_computers#comment News & Views Features Gordon's Blog Editor Blogs Thu, 06 Dec 2007 17:57:45 -0600 Gordon Mah Ung 1675 at http://www.maximumpc.com So Much for that Front Panel http://www.maximumpc.com/article/so_much_for_that_front_panel Where are my front-panel connectors? Where is my audio? What the heck is going on, Creative? http://www.maximumpc.com/article/so_much_for_that_front_panel#comment News & Views Dave's Blog Editor Blogs Wed, 05 Dec 2007 20:00:48 -0600 David Murphy
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