Some exciting new Windows 10 enhancements have been leaked, with tablet owners likely to be happiest about the upcoming changes. A leaked version of the new generation of Windows was spotted, sporting the build number 10558. Among the Windows 10 enhancement noticed in this version is a tweaked start menu which includes a context menu with a right click. The Edge browser...
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When it comes to playing games on your PC your feet are probably rather underworked. Sure, they might be used to stamp on the floor in celebration or in frustration or to kick the cat away but they probably don’t help you out in any other way. Well, that could be all about to change thanks to the Stinky Footpad. This wonderfully named device lets you complement...
Back in 2011 we got our first glimpse of a cool new PC case modelled on Doctor Who’s T.A.R.D.I.S. Since then we’ve had many questions on the case such as: Who’s it made by? How much will it cost? Do the doors open? When can I get it? And we’re thrilled to announce that we have the answers and more photos of the unit in the flesh. We’ve been to see Scan and can confirm that the Police Phone Box will be available from Scan for the princely sum of £745.99 including VAT. Some might say that’s a tad expensive,...
Apple Inc. has reported record fiscal fourth quarter 2011 and first quarter 2012 earnings today. For the last quarter, the company has posted revenue of $46.33 billion and net profit of $13.06 billion, compared to the revenue of $26.7 billion (net profit of $6 billion) in the year-ago period. The company’s gross margin last quarter was 44.7 percent, compared to 38.5 percent of the same period last year. For the first time ever, Apple has surpassed Hewlett Packard (HP) in both revenue and computer unit sales. It has been revealed...
If you have missed out on Rovio’s very addictive physics-based game Angry Birds due to a lack of mobile platform, here’s some good news for you: Angry Birds will be released for desktop computers. Come November 25, mobile phones, tablets and other platforms will no longer be a prerequisite to play the game, as Focus Multimedia will be distributing Angry Birds through the traditional disc. According to the Market for Computer and Video Games (MCV), Focus Multimedia was chosen by Rovio Entertainment as the game series’...
Logitech has announced a new set of peripherals specifically designed for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 play. The mouse and keyboard combination will be available next month and will come with Call of Duty branding. The G9X model mouse will cost £69, while the G105 model keyboard will retail for £59. “The Logitech Gaming Keyboard G105 and the Logitech Laser Mouse G9X are perfect for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 enthusiasts who want the best in precision and customization for their gaming experience,” said Logitech’s...
One good thing about computers is you can see them everywhere, from smartphones and tablets to the massive supercomputers, you can find one anywhere you go. I know all of you are familiar with the term “desktop computer,” you might want to change its definition with the new Ideum MT-55 Platform. The Ideum MT-55 is a 55-inch tabletop that also serves as a full-HD (1080p) display that has a 5,000,000 : 1 contrast ratio. It is more like a flat screen LCD TV that is laid out flat on top of a coffee table. The MT-55 is powered by...
Think you’re looking at some TV from the 50s or the 60s? Think again. What you’re looking at here is a PC case mod made by Swedish artist Love Hulten, who will be happy to hear that you thought it was a retro device. Love Hulten calls this the Sputnik 0667. It really does take you way back when computers actually looked like that, like the Commodore PET that has the keyboard built in the unit itself. The keyboard and mouse surface can be folded when not in use, and an old-school ventilation system, which is seen on older electronics,...
Apparently you can use your PC for more than visiting Facebook when you should be working and you don’t have to play video games through a console connected to your PC – honestly, it’s a crazy world we live in. In all seriousness, though, PC gaming is often considered the hardcore gamers choice and if you’re into strategy games, massive RPGs, and online MMORPGs then your PC is quite probably your gaming system of choice. If so then the new Logitech G Series of peripherals is likely to be right up your street. The...
The Acer Aspire line of desktop PCs offers a wide selection of machines, with different levels of power, memory and price. The Acer Aspire M5300 comes in somewhere in the middle of the range, so without further ado we shall plough on with the details. Design Green with purple stripes and orange dots. Only kidding, this machine comes in a stylish, ultra modern casing and includes a good sized monitor. Notable Specifications This is a top class, powerful machine, so expect 1TB of hard drive, 4GB of memory, an AMD Phenom™ II X6 1035T...