Atma Xplorer

Xploring Games, Computing, Photography

Software Review: Week 3

I’ve had my gmail accounts (I have 4) for quite awhile now and it’s feeling quite cluttered so I decided to take a look if the grass is greener on the other side,


The Storm superworm

No this isn’t a security bulletin but if you’re thinking that your computer is safe from viruses and malware, think again. What is Storm? If you’ve been seeing floods of emails and IM messages that try


War: Movie Review

War: Movie Review

It’s one of my most awaited pairings (no not the romantic pairing, I don’t have much love for romance) of all time. Jason Statham and Jet Li in a single movie! Again,


An Ultrathin, Anime-Inspired Computer Memory Chip

It’s probably a mix that few people would deem possible, but anime and biotechnology paved the way for the development of an ultrathin, Protein-based Memory chip. Treehugger gives a simple summary of the theory behind


XP stays awhile longer

Another score for the demanding masses, Microsoft decides to add another few months to XP’s lifeline. Large PC manufacturers were slated to have to stop selling XP after January 31. However, they have successfully lobbied


Ragnarok PH goes F2P.. almost

Ragnarok.PH finally jumps on the free to play bandwagon in an effort to take on several of the current popular MMOs that offer the same “Free for Life” tagline. Will it work to


Microsoft ‘Stealth Update’ Proving Problematic

Microsoft ‘Stealth Update’ Proving Problematic

if you’ve read my post about the confirmation of Microsoft’s Stealth Updates for Windows XP and believed Microsoft’s claims, stating that this is a ?normal behavior? for XP and Vista machines then think again. According


Linux Guide for newbies

It’s been a while since I’ve started guiding a few of my friends and family onto Linux OS and it’s a refreshing experience seeing people using Linux (Ubuntu specifically) actually enjoying it, it’s become


USB 3.0 in 2008

Intel and several other big names plan to release a new version of the Universal Serial Bus technology in the early half of 2008. Intel said a revamp of the current technology will


Turn your XP to a Vista clone

While some people aren’t overly enthusiastic about Redmond’s new OS and we see rants and complaints about it every day. What most people don’t know is that Vista has several features that make it


Microsoft on Google Apps

Since it?s launch last February, Microsoft has been tight-lipped on it?s Office Suite?s competitor, Google Web Office. Responding to the news that CapGemini, a IT systems consultancy has partnered with Google to sell


Toshiba’s 200GB 2.5″ External Hard Drive

Toshiba’s 200GB 2.5″ External Hard Drive

Toshiba introduced the worlds first 200GB 2.5-inch USB 2.0 portable external hard drive today. It’s currently is the largest back up hard drive in the 2.5″ class, and I know some of you are


Blog Engines (Part 2)

If you’ve noticed, Part 1 is limited to closed-source blogging engines. I opted to separate the open-source list to give everyone a perspective of what they’ll be getting on both sides and help


Optical Passwords

Optical Passwords

Identity theft is one of the worst things that could happen to anyone with an online identity. Your online accounts, ATMs, etc and at all at risk which is why people have been


Mitsubishi Concept-cX

With the current popularity of compact, or kei-cars, like the Jazz and the Swift, Mitsubishi is set to enter the field with Concept-cX?a new-generation compact SUV that balances between the environment and performance. The


Stages of Software Development

Software development is a complicated process that requires careful planning and execution. Huge projects like games, operating systems and full fledge applications takes months if not years to develop. The reason why most of


Microsoft’s SideWinder Mouse

I’ve been using an A4Tech 3XFire mouse for about 2 years or so, give or take a few weeks and I’ve never thought I’d consider replacing it because it’s given me the features any


6 ways to become famous

6 ways to become famous

Everyone wants to be famous (or at least infamous). Admit it, you know you love the attention. But the problem is how to get it. If you’re just starting off on your road to


Fingerprint of the Gods: Book Review

Fingerprint of the Gods: Book Review

“Evidence of Earth’s Lost Civilization” It was a catch-phrase that simply piqued my curiosity, and pulled me from taking a quick look at the shelf with the tag Best Seller hanging above it. I


Technorati Favorites Exchange

Technorati Favorites Exchange

Site promotion can be a pain sometimes and it’s one task that newbies to blogging like me find hard as hell to get good at. Luckily there’s quite a few people who want


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