Posted 10/07/08 at 07:53:28 PM by Pulkit Chandna

E-waste is a global concern that is being deliberated upon by many researchers, legislators, activists and jurists globally. It seems all these people – at least in the U.S. – have more to think about, as it has come to light that e-waste is piling along the U.S. coastline. The large number of ships that sink around the U.S. don’t drown alone, but they carry computers that leach hazardous chemicals with them. The number of sunken vessels around the U.S. coastline is estimated to be around 10,000.

Doug Helton, acting director of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Marine Debris Program describes, told DailyTech that these chemicals pose a threat to humans by infiltrating and moving up the food chain. The toxic e-waste is not only baneful to local ecosystems but is fatal for various forms of marine life. Most experts feel there is a need for Congress to step in and clean the shoreline.

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Posted 07/17/08 at 05:08:36 PM by Paul Lilly

Say what you will about Best Buy's Geek Squad and Circuit City's Firedog computer repair centers, but no matter what amount of ridicule each one might receive in tech circles, those without access to a next-of-kin techspert find themselves using the oft overpriced (and sometimes overzealous) services offered by each. Now Wal-Mart wants a piece of the fix-my-PC pie too.

According to the mega-chain, Dell is testing a repair and installation service for electronics in up to 15 of its stores in the Dallas area. The "Solution Stations" will not only offer PC repair, but HDTV and home theater installation, wireless support, and other electronic services.

"For Wal-Mart, the program provides an opportunity for us to understand more about what our customers need and expect in home installation and technology services, within a specific market," the company said in a statement on its website. Wal-Mart also indicated that the program is a small pilot and that there are currently no plans to expand outside of Dallas beyond the 15 select stores.

And what about pricing? According to the Dallas Morning News, memory installation will run $29 in-store, or $99 if making a house-call. To install a wall-mounted TV, connect cables, and integrate three video components, it is charging $289.

So it's official; you can now get everything and the kitchen sink at Wal-Mart, and that includes PC repair. But would you want to?

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Posted 06/24/08 at 12:15:07 PM by Paul Lilly

Handheld gadgets continue to get more powerful and expand upon their capabilities, but don't let anyone try and tell you PCs are dead. On the contrary, over 1 billion computers are being used worldwide, and according to research firm Gartner, that number is expected to double by early 2014. So why shouldn't PC fans celebrate just yet? Click through to find out.

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Posted 08/23/07 at 09:15:43 PM by Erin Simon

A UK man is arrested for connecting to an unsecured wifi network - but the law in the US is considerably less clear.

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Posted 10/20/06 at 05:45:48 PM by Gordon Mah Ung

You can look at every PC as having its own personality—an essence comprising its strengths, quirks, and flaws. Take iBuyPower’s Gamer’s Fire PC, for example: It’s a crossbreed of Rodney Dangerfield and Steven Seagal. You might not respect its pot belly and ugly golf clothes, but it can snap a suite of benchmarks like a twig.

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Posted 05/05/06 at 05:12:03 PM by Josh Norem

The mollusk-modeled styles of Lian-Li PC's houses a not-so-squishy interior and a propensity to speed.

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Posted 05/05/06 at 03:45:23 PM by Josh Norem

The stately name wasn't just carelessly picked. The Kingwin is a true king among PC's and is a definite win in our books.

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Posted 05/05/06 at 01:59:02 PM by Gordon Mah Ung

Bring out your inner witchdocter with the suprisingly sexy Voodoo Omen.

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