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PRODUCT ANALYSIS
The iPad: Apple's latest heartbreaker
Author Jorge Sosa describes his disappointment with Apple's $500 Etch-a-Sketch.
February 2010 | By Jorge Sosa | Unfiled

WE GOT GAME!
Recruiting the Army of Two on PSP
The last few months have been a busy time for video game sequels, one of the more recent being Army of Two: The 40th Day.
January 2010 | By James Booth | Unfiled

WE GOT GAME
Trine, an almost-perfect modern side-scroller
Recently we've seen a small resurgence of modern side-scrollers which meld the gameplay of old with the 3D rendering capability of the PS3 and XBox 360.
January 2010 | By David Gewirtz | Unfiled
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Indiana Jones 2 on the PSP is no treasure
The LEGO video games put you in famous movie and comic universes, yet keep the mood light and fun.
January 2010 | By James Booth | Software | PlayStation Portable

Playing your PSP on the PC
Sony's PSP is a great way to take your gaming on the go, but that screen is a bit small sometimes, isn't it?
January 2010 | By James Booth | PlayStation Portable

Say goodbye to the Uh-Ohs. Long live the Tens.
Ten years have gone by since we all worried about Y2K and we're still not driving flying cars.
December 2009 | By David Gewirtz | Editorials

Logitech's electronic skins for Rock Band 2 and Guitar Hero
Are you looking to expand your Rock Band or Guitar Hero drum kit?
December 2009 | By James Booth | Home entertainment | Accessories | Console Games

Assassin's Creed comes to (and dies on) the PSP
Coinciding with the release of Assassin's Creed II, the franchise debuts on the PSP with Assassin's Creed Bloodlines.
December 2009 | By James Booth | Software | PlayStation Portable

Who you gonna call on the PSP... Ghostbusters
Ghostbusters The Video Game was one of the most eagerly anticipated games of Summer 2009, being released on every major gaming platform except the PSP.
December 2009 | By James Booth | Software | PlayStation Portable
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Lava Launch Coaster offers a great father/son project opportunity
When constructed, it's 4 feet high and contains more than 20 feet of track.
November 2009 | By David Gewirtz | Building toys

The insane rants of Premiere Pro
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November 2009 | By David Gewirtz | Tangents 101

Macrofire for the PSP
The analog stick on the PSP isn't exactly the most reliable design, it's prone to drifting and breaking.
November 2009 | By James Booth | Software | PlayStation Portable

Taking screenshots on the PSP
Wouldn't you love to be able to prove that high score or awesome move on the PSP by taking screen or video captures?
November 2009 | By James Booth | PlayStation Portable

Replacing your broken PSP analog stick
The PSP's the analog stick is one of its most fragile components.
October 2009 | By James Booth | PlayStation Portable

The hows and whys of hacking the PSP
There are a multitude of reasons for hacking Sony's Playstation Portable, but the most basic is that the PSP is capable of so much more than Sony has allowed.
October 2009 | By James Booth | PlayStation Portable

The dangers of wireless computing for the unsuspecting
While wireless technology has many benefits there are many dangers as well.
October 2009 | By Jessica McCurdy Crooks | Wireless Internet | Safety and Security

Are you a hero of the Republic?
Released to coincide with the second season of the animated series, Star Wars The Clone Wars Republic Heroes puts you in the shoes of the cartoon heroes of the Republic.
October 2009 | By James Booth | Software | PlayStation Portable

Visit Gold's Gym on your Wii without ever leaving your living room
Our Heather Wardell is made of tough stuff, and she proves it by delivering a bare knuckle, gloves-off review of Ubisoft's Gold's Gym Cardio Workout.
September 2009 | By Heather Wardell | Software | Health & fitness | Console Games

Kill those annoying Mafia Wars posts on Facebook
Fortunately, you can permanently remove these annoyances from your news feed.
September 2009 | By David Gewirtz | Social networking & podcasting

A trick for saving some work when your system freezes (Vista edition)
Editor-in-Chief David suddenly a few paragraphs of inspired writing when Vista froze.
September 2009 | By David Gewirtz | Cameras | Troubleshooting
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