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Tectonicus: A High Detail Map Renderer for Minecraft
If you haven’t heard (or you are a gamer that has been living under a rock), Minecraft is an extremely popular sandbox indie video game being developed by the Swedish company Mojang. Currently available in both a free Classic version and a paid Beta version, Minecraft has exploded in popularity with over 10 million registered…
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How to Detect Rootkits in Linux with rkhunter
As most are aware, there are very few viruses written for the Linux OS. There are, however, 242 known rootkits that can cause catastrophic damage to a Linux box. This post covers a rootkit detector called rkhunter. It is available from the repositories and is actively maintained at the time of posting. Don’t know what…
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Enjoy Mindless Gaming With SkyBurger for iOS
Everyone loves Angry Birds, that is pretty clear. The problem I have with Angry Birds is that it takes two hands to play – one hand to hold my iPod Touch and the other to slingshot those little feathered creatures across the screen. Sometimes what I need is a game that takes very little skill…
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How to use Aliases in Linux to Shorten Long Commands
Tired of typing the same long commands each time you have to use them in Linux? Create aliases! An alias is an abbreviated command, a short word you choose that will do the work of a long command requiring switches or parameters. Creating Aliases in Linux First, install the vim text editor: [code lang=”shell”] sudo…
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PlayStation Plus: Worth the fuss?
On June 29th, 2010, Sony unveiled its premium service, PlayStation Plus, to its community of users. While many customers complain that it offers features that should be offered for every PS3 user, such as the ability to back up game saves to the cloud, the meat and potatoes of PlayStation Plus is the free and…
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Midweek Fun! Unleash Your Inner Speed Demon In ‘Proun’
A popular trend emerging in the world of independent gaming is the idea of gamers paying what they want for a game. It’s a daring move, but can pay off big for the developers. The Humble Bundle, which has gone through three iterations to date, has raised millions of dollars for developers and charities alike.…
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Using the Linux Command Line with Nautilus Terminal
One myth about Linux that just won’t die is that you absolutely need to understand and use the command line to get the most out of it. I know a number of Linux users who’ve never cracked open a terminal window, and they’re quite happy. That said, I find the command line to be an…
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Android Game: Paper War for 2 Players
Paper War for 2 Players is a brand new game for those of you using an Android device for all of your mobile needs. It’s the perfect game for passing time between you and a friend, assuming that you have those. Exclusively designed for two players (obviously), Paper War features a simplistic hand-drawn aesthetic which…
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Add Amazing Visual Effects to Ubuntu with Compiz
Compiz is a compositing window manager, a program that beautifies the desktop with unique animations and special effects. It can make windows wobble when they are moved, and either explode into pieces or burst into flame and disappear when they are closed. Compiz uses your computer’s video card to manage the behavior of windows and…
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Midweek Fun! Test Your Puzzle Mettle In ‘The Heist’ For iOS
What could possibly be better than buying a single high quality puzzle game for just $0.99? If you answered, “two high quality puzzle games for just $0.99,” you are in luck. However, there is a small catch. The good folks over at MacHeist have partnered with iOS developer tap tap tap to bring us The…