By David Peralty Contributing Writer, [GAS] As more people look for better hosting and better data services, Amazon’s S3 is the one that everyone continues to buzz about. They recently reported that during October, they were able to maintain more than 99.99 percent uptime, something that most hosting companies would not be able to match. […]
The Whois service, which reveals the identity of Web site owners, could soon be a thing of the past. The service, even if highly useful to many, has been highly criticized by privacy advocates, who say individuals should have the right to remain anonymous on the Web. I have to say that I use the […]
This simple technique will help you bring those scratched CD’s and DVD’s back to life. Before proceeding, be sure that you have the following ingredients: 1- A regular household microwave 2- Ice cream 3- Chocolate syrup 4- An egg 5- A sliced dill pickle 6- A marshmallow hamburger We’ve covered several technique on how to […]
That’s it folks, we’re not accepting entries for the contest anymore. We’ll be announcing the big winners in the next few days, so please stay tuned!
By Brian Boyko [GAS] Contributor I’ve been holding onto this one for a while, and I’m glad it’s coming out now. As I mentioned earlier in my post on my new MacBook, I’m getting into documentary filmmaking. Currently I’m working on two projects. One of them is “Makers,” a documentary about do-it-yourselfers at the Austin […]
In this segment of The Real Hustle, the hustlers demonstrate exactly why you should always mind your own business when overhearing a conversation. You overhear someone saying an object is very valuable, but the person selling it doesn’t know that. Do you buy it before the person you’re overhearing gets to it?
Mozilla just announced a new project, Prism, which transforms Web applications into traditional, desktop-based programs. As time passes, the growth of the online world has encouraged many corporations to develop software that can run exclusively online. This can be problematic for some people who do not wish to operate inside a Web browser, or who […]
In this segment of The Real Hustle, the hustlers show off some crafty pickpocket techniques. If someone bumps into you and your wallet still seems to be in your pocket, it doesn’t necessarily mean that it is. Have you ever been the victim of a pickpocket?
by Brian Boyko [GAS] Contributor This is just a quick note from my own experiences. People often throw around brand names in the computer market as if they were status symbols. While there’s nothing wrong with trusting a particular brand based on previous experience, there are instances where “brand loyalty” may lead people to make […]
Just a quick post to remind those of you who wanted to participate to our contest that there is only 5 days left before the closing date. We’re giving away more than $1300 in prizes, most of it in cash, and there’s only about 25 entries so far. This means that right now, people have […]