Reis Pritchard
Articles by Reis Pritchard
Windows 7 Secret: ‘GodMode’
Some are calling it the “ultimate control panel”, but what does the new, secretive Windows 7 ‘GodMode’ do? The foxy-sounding name is a little deceiving, because as far as we know, it is exactly what people are calling it – a glorified control panel. However, that goes without saying how useful this feature actually is. To access the simplified, all-in-one control panel,... [Read more]
FlockDraw: Real-time, Collaborative Drawing
Drawing has been a medium for communicating ideas since the beginning of time, probably because of it’s simplicity. That’s the idea behind FlockDraw. FlockDraw is an amazing online application from Dan Blake (a founder of the equally simple TinyChat.com) and Ryan Hile. The purpose is to bring collaborative, real-time drawing to the internet. Like TinyChat, FlockDraw allows you to jump... [Read more]
Half Life Mod ‘Black Mesa’ to Release This Year?
Gamers have been very patient regarding the release of Half Life 2: Episode 3, which is expected to be the final installment of the Half Life saga. If you’re a big Half Life fan eagerly waiting for that installment, I unfortunately don’t have any special news to report. However, if you’re looking for something to fill the Half Life void until the release of Episode 3, you might... [Read more]
Game Review: Goldeneye: Source (PC)
“Hey! Wanna come over and play some GoldenEye?” There was never a negative response to that question when I was younger. GoldenEye 007 is always the first game that comes to mind whenever I get into a nostalgic conversation about how awesome the Nintendo 64 was growing up. Kids my age had birthday parties that revolved around sitting in front of a 32-inch, square television, killing... [Read more]
Review: Logitech ClearChat Pro USB Headset
Logitech is a big name when it comes to PC accessories, so looking for a headset with their name on it was what introduced me to the Logitech ClearChat Pro USB Headset. I read through dozens of reviews for this headset, and collected the same basic good and bad points from each website. Now that I’ve had the chance to use the headset personally, I will provide you with a thorough and unbiased... [Read more]
Aviary Makes Online Image Capturing and Editing Easy
One problem I have come across again and again online has been the struggle of how to capture screenshots of web pages to show my friends, co-workers, or family. Stumbling upon the relatively new Aviary.com was the solution to that very problem. Aviary.com is one of the most significant websites I’ve seen in a while. It offers multiple image editing applications online, right from their... [Read more]
How To: Securely Erase Your Hard Drive Using DBAN
It’s likely that at some point in time, you will either sell your computer or install a new operating system on your current machine. In either situation, it’s recommended that you wipe your hard drive clean of any and all information. Most people will tell you to format your computer because it deletes everything from the hard drive, but while formatting does in fact remove information and... [Read more]
Newsflash: Windows 7 Pre-Orders Start June 26
Starting June 26th, the Microsoft offers page will have a list of retailers offering a pre-order of Windows 7 so you can get a copy before anybody else at half price. If you want to be put on the pre-order list be sure to act fast, because Microsoft says quantities will be limited. Not sure if your computer is ready to run Windows 7? Check our our guide to see if your computer can handle it. Let... [Read more]
How To: Try Ubuntu Using Wubi
Many people are interested in trying Ubuntu – a popular Linux distribution – but are unfamiliar with terms such as “partition” and “dual-boot” and how to perform those actions on their systems. Although partitioning a drive is reasonably simple, it’s not always the best or easiest choice to make when deciding to install Ubuntu on your PC. Wubi Installer is an... [Read more]
Keep Your Desktop Organized with Fences
How many times have you had projects, temporary Word documents, PowerPoint presentations, or other “junk-yet-necessary” items on your computer’s desktop combined with shortcuts for Firefox, Messenger, Windows Media, or iTunes? Why is it so hard to keep organized each one of these items? Many people search through their desktops covered with this smorgasbord of different files and... [Read more]
