Tag: netbook

  • DIY: Build an arcade machine out of a netbook

    For a while now, I have had the idea of turning my basement into a small arcade with a number of old arcade machines, pinball machines and more.  Unfortunately, I don’t have the desire to tackle the mess in my basement and I really don’t have the kind of room I need anyway.  Enter the…

  • Google’s CR-48 laptop has the funniest safety instructions ever

    I may not yet have one of Google’s CR-48 laptops (the prototype for testing the Chrome OS), but luckily others are sharing the joy of ownership.  Somebody has posted a picture of the safety instructions for the CR-48 and its clear that Google has a sense of humor because they are hilarious!  Click the image…

  • 7 Free Must Have Programs to Protect Your Laptop

    This tip comes in from Eric Lo and and is a great list of free software for protecting your laptop or netbook.  If you are getting a new laptop or netbook for Christmas, you definitely need to check out this list.  If you are getting one for somebody, you should link them to this list…

  • Global Geek News Podcast #29

    Here are the shownotes for episode #29 for the Global Geek News Podcast. Subscribe on iTunes Download the MP3 Help support us with a $5/mo subscription! Stories: Europe gets handset makers to agree to universal charger Next tech IPO:  LogMeIn Acer set to overtake Dell as #2 PC maker The Simpsons gets higher ad rates…

  • Global Geek News Podcast #20

    Here are the shownotes for episode #20 for the Global Geek News Podcast. Subscribe on iTunes Download the MP3 Help support us with a $5/mo subscription! Stories: Dice.com shows a 45% drop in tech jobs Blockbuster is on its deathbed Circuit City looks to rise again Time Warner Cable says it singled out Austin’s geeks…

  • Global Geek News Podcast #16

    Here are the shownotes for episode #16 for the Global Geek News Podcast. Subscribe on iTunes Download the MP3 Help support us with a $5/mo subscription! Stories: Google bans the term ‘netbook’ from its ad network Pioneer gets out of the TV and DVD business Eye-tracking studies are more than meets the eye 10 Registrars…