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Computer
Having used computers for the last thirty years, I've seen my share of disasters. The biggest impact of these incidents is always data loss : hardware can always be replaced but once data is lost, it is gone. That is why data should always be regularly backup. As such, I have
Videogames
The introduction of powerful game streaming technology, such as Nvidia's Gamestream or Steam Stream forever changed how I game on the PC. My gaming PC is actually a powerful 4u server machine, comfortably installed in my server rack in the basement. Yet, I can game from any room in the
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In 1993, North America was introduced to the Super Sentai [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Super_Sentai] phenomena through the Power Ranger [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Power_Rangers] live action television series. The core concept of a Super Sentai show is that a taskfoce of heroes are given powers
Videogames
Streaming, at least for computers, is the continuous delivery of media from a provider: only the content you need is transmitted. Although streaming is mostly associated with music and movies, streaming technologies for video games have been gaining popularity. In essence, you play a game on a device, but the
Videogames
Mega Man is an iconic video game character, best known for his ability for capture and reuse opponents abilities. As of March 2015, the franchise [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mega_Man] has sold over 30 millions copies [http://www.capcom.co.jp/ir/english/business/salesdata.html]. However, the
Computer
Given the ridiculous number of high profile hacks, password security is more important than ever. Proper password etiquette can be summarizes to two rules : * Use strong passwords (composed of characters and digits, no dictionary words) * Do not reuse passwords in more than one place The problem is that passwords are
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Cashtronauts is a twin-stick shooter [http://www.giantbomb.com/twin-stick-control/3015-3933/] where capitalism rules over all. The goal is to collect as much money as possible by salvaging crates, mining asteroids, fighting pirates or whatever else it takes. The game is a beautiful example of the contribution indie games can
Computer
On December 16th, Jagex and Hasbro announced that Transformers Universe, a third person multiplayer online battle arena game featuring Transformers, would close. Both companies stated the "decision comes at an important time for both companies as they both realign their plans and focuses for 2015". The game was first announced
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Blog : a discussion or informational site published on the Internet and composed of chronologicaly ordered posts. Popular blogs are composed of both the discussion and the information. To deny this is to deny how the Internet works. This is a problem, given that Ghost, the blog engine that powers Technodabbler,
Computer
It's a simple functionality: when going to sleep and waking back up, a computer should properly mount and unmount all drives. Yet, I was surprised to learn that MacOS X does not always properly external disk. This was particularly problematic for me, as I would lose my main external disk
Videogames
In the last two weeks, I've had the opportunity to try out a couple of demos. Here are a few quick impressions. Tuscany [http://sixense.com/sixensetuscanydemo] was one of the first demo available for the Occulus Rift, allowing a user to visit a beautiful garden house. I was very
Videogames
When it comes to 3D VR technologies, I am negatively biased. Products like the Virtual Boy and the Nintendo 3DS offered a disapointing 3D experience, and the only added entertainment I get from a 3D movie in theater is a pounding headache. The first time I placed a Oculus Rift
Videogames
About a year ago, I switched both my laptop and desktop to Mac computers. With Windows as the undisputed king of PC gaming, this decision was less than ideal for gaming. As such, my friends did not hesitate to tease me about my lack of gaming choices. However, is there
Computer
Technological innovation is often a hit or miss business. For every successful product lies hundreds of failure in its wake. The business of innovation is a gold rush and only a select few will ever find gold. One such idea is the use of technology in toys. With components like
Videogames
It may seem cliché to say this, but 2013 was a good year for gamers. This year was exceptional because of the unique titles that were released. These titles help highly some of the key purposes of videogames : to entertain, to distract and to reflect. This year, we pay hommage
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Building quests in a massively multiplayer online games is a daunting challenge. How do you craft a memorable experience for a player when sharing an environment with thousands of others? Many games resign themselves to a diluted experience by simplifying their quest line. Chop 5 woods to make a bow.