Play .MKV’s in Windows Media Center (WMC)

For a long time I had resisted converting my DVD and Blu-Ray disks into any other format because I didn’t want to lose any quality.  I had lived by this rule for a long time, and thankfully companies like QNAP and Thecus came to my storage rescue.  However, the day has come where the cost of storing all the extra garbage that comes along with these movies has opened my eyes to benefits conversions.  With that, I have began converting my movie collection to a format that allows me to lose all the excess fat, but keep my movie loss-less. Read More…


Geek Sailor

Best Buy Cyber Monday and Sunday Deals (PS3, Xbox 360, 3DS, Wii)
Gaming Examiner
Best Buy is having a Cyber Weekend sale of it's own and if you own a PS3 or an Xbox 360, Wii, 3DS, or need one, it might be the deal you are looking for. We seriously can not wait to stop posting Game Deals and get back to exciting press releases of ...
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Just Push Start

Jurassic Park review: Dino droppings
Blast
If you were to ask me earlier this year who the most dependable independent studio in gaming was, I'd be hard-pressed not to answer with Telltale Games. The San Rafael, Calif. based developer, famous for episodic titles like Sam and Max, ...
'Jurassic Park' game lacks biteUSA Today
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Gifts For Your Gamer
Patch.com
Here are some ideas to help put a smile on your favorite gamer's face this holiday season, no matter what their age. With Thanksgiving behind us, the holiday purchasing spree is in full swing. And whatever our wishlists might look like, ...

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CBC.ca

Newly Leaked Unofficial Blackberry Bold 9900 Software Includes Wi-Fi Calling ...
TmoNews
By David, Managing Editor November 26, 2011 9:24 am EST Comments (0) The folks over at NerdBerry.net have made quite the happy discovery for Blackberry Bold 9900 users on the T-Mobile network with the newest leaked 7.1.0.74 software including both ...
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CNET

Apple rolls out deals for Black Friday
Digitaltrends.com
Normally not given to hype, Apple has rolled out a few offers for Black Friday...not that Apple stores have been lacking for customers. Apple has rolled out a selection of deals for this year's Black Friday retailer extravaganza, lowering prices on ...
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CNET

Google, Adobe Prepare Flash for 'Ice Cream Sandwich'
eWeek
Adobe is preparing mobile Flash Player to run on Google's Android 4.0 "Ice Cream Sandwich" devices, such as the Samsung Galaxy Nexus, over the next few weeks. Adobe (NASDAQ:ADBE) may be winding down the clock on its mobile Flash multimedia software, ...
Google Android 4.0 "Ice Cream Sandwich"PC Magazine
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TechEye

Cambridge researchers translate graphene into printable circuitry material ...
Engadget
Yes, graphene is amazing and possesses many useful / otherworldly properties. The ability to use graphene itself to print flexible, transparent thin-film transistors via an inkjet printer is just another ...
Inkjet printers bang out graphene circuitsTechEye
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The Guardian

WSJ: Apple investing in Sharp plant for iPad 3 displays
Apple Insider
Sharp is said to be ramping up production of LCD panels for the next-generation iPad after an investment from Apple for its manufacturing facilities, according to a new report. Sources told The Wall Street Journal on Thursday that Sharp ...
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Social Barrel

Google+ airs sharing-focused TV spot during Packers vs. Lions game
Los Angeles Times
Google's social networking effort, Google+, is looking for users and took to the commercial break of the Thanksgiving Day NFL matchup of the Green Bay Packers and Detroit Lions to entice turkey lovers. The TV spot, which can be seen below, ...
Britney Spears's a favorite on Google+, beats Larry PageMoneycontrol.com
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Sydney Morning Herald

Visualized: Steve Jobs and his patents, as showcased by the USPTO
Engadget
The United States Patent and Trademark Office put together something special this month for a new exhibit honoring Steve Jobs and the influence he's had. The row of iPhone-like monoliths you see above is ...
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