Posted 01/07/2009 at 11:25:18am

Regardless of whether you're using the freeware or licensed version of Deskspace the application is actually a pretty nifty security tool.  If you're having a party and allow guests to remotely access the media server through your favorite computer, noone would think to hit those three buttons, or middle click, so you can keep them out of things by customizing one desktop strictly for the media funtion.  Actually works really well and keeps me from constantly checking in on whoever is putting together a playlist.

Posted 12/23/2008 at 08:24:49am

Thank you, I Jedi, I like to see that not everyone just starts having a brain aneurysm over evrything all the time.  That copywipe program is pretty slick and I gave sandboxie to one of my networking professors who manages a company that has some problems with their president virusing up his computer with porn sites.  I think these are cool.  Again, thanks, I Jedi, for maintaining civility.  (This doesn't go for all posters, just the ones who attack the slightest of details).

Posted 12/22/2008 at 04:00:20pm

I noticed that at first too, but Vista is actually pretty smart.  It typically sat under 1GB RAM usage when Idling when I had 2GB RAM in it, but after I upgraded to 8GB RAM it uses around 3.5 for all of the "readyboost" features where it loads everything into memory to increase performance.  It does use alot of resources, but depending on the amount of RAM you have (if that's all your referring to) it knows to turn off luxuries to keep you sane.  So far I haven't had any real issues with that aspect and after moving up to 8GB it packs almost everything I run into memory and load times are nuts.  Other than RAM, all my other resource monitors stay very low when idle so I don't know.  (Next part for all readers not you, xterminator) I won't be that guy who only thinks positively, I understand everyones experience may vary and some people have problems with it, but I personally have no issues and put it on multiple computers.

Posted 12/22/2008 at 03:31:38pm

I've made the switch to Vista on my DB machine about 7-8 months ago and I like it.  I never have any crashes like anyone constantly talks about and Networking in Vista is a breeze thanks to the network and sharing center.  I personally enjoy the ability to instantly view everything on my network and see if it's wirelessy connected or plugged into a switch, etc.  I realize you can view those things in your router depending on the type of SOHO you have, I'm just saying, I wouldn't have a brain hemmorage the way everyone seems to as soon as they are offered Vista.  It works fine for me and performs great.

Posted 12/05/2008 at 04:14:05pm

I stream all of my content over a wireless connection and I manage three if not all four bars on every video quality test meaning I have HD on every HD video and top quality on everything else.  The only time I ever notice any issues is when all of my roommates decide to play Live at the same time while I'm watching a video and I get that awesome pause telling me my connection slowed.  Usually that only happens though if more than one other person starts using the network. 

On another note, I took my 360 home to my parents this weekend for our family thanksgiving and they have a 1.5 down 384 up connection at which I never got higher than 2 bars (even wired) and never got to see anything in HD.  So far the only issues I've seen is that Netflix, on any platform, is only as good as my internet connection.

 Lincoln, NE - Time Warner Cable Business Class - 12m down 1.5m up.

Posted 11/06/2008 at 02:03:06pm

I wouldn't be as badly worried about case space as I would be about the weight.  That looks like it can put alot of stress on my motherboard.

Posted 10/30/2008 at 08:47:44am

If you notice, the prices they list are all from the manufacturer.  If you go to purchase these through Newegg, or TigerDirect chances are you will pay less in the long run than what they have listed here.  All the same they built the machine for $800 with MSRP's.  If you purchase through Newegg, or TigerDirect you probably will save enough money to make certain upgrades, such as a move to a quad-core, and still maintain a less than or equal to price as they have listed on here.

Posted 10/30/2008 at 08:46:59am

If you notice, the prices they list are all from the manufacturer.  If you go to purchase these through Newegg, or TigerDirect chances are you will pay less in the long run than what they have listed here.  All the same they built the machine for $800 with MSRP's.  If you purchase through Newegg, or TigerDirect you probably will save enough money to make certain upgrades, such as a move to a quad-core, and still maintain a less than or equal to price as they have listed on here.

Posted 10/14/2008 at 02:25:29pm

Batman is DC Comics not Marvel.

Posted 10/01/2008 at 03:59:07pm

One of the kids in the front row of the gimp picture is trying to cop a feel on the girl with her hands on her knees.