Monthly Archives: August 2007

Xtorrent 1.1 Released with Selective File Downloading

My favorite Mac torrent client, Xtorrent, has been updated to version 1.1 today. The new version brings individual file selection, file priorities, and multiple speed enhancements. Best of all, Xtorrent 1.1 is a free upgrade for previous purchasers.
I’ve been running the beta versions of Xtorrent 1.1, and I can say without a doubt this is [...]

WordPress Podcasting Support is Complete

Summer’s coming to a close fast. Monday marks the end of Summer of Code and I begin my Fall Semester next week. While I’m disappointed summer is almost over, I’m not here to discuss that. I’m here to discuss my competed Summer of Code project.
I managed to complete every requested feature for podcasting support in [...]

Review: Apple’s New Wired Keyboard

When Steve Jobs announced new Apple Keyboards last Tuesday, I could not control my excitement. Sure, Jobs just announced a keyboard, but for me the announcement came at the right time. My previous generation Apple Keyboard looked and felt dirty (partially due to the clear design), and I was debating between giving the keyboard a [...]

Acer’s AL1916W 19-inch Widescreen LCD Review

A little over a year ago, I purchased a new LCD monitor from Acer. Upon arrival, I noticed a very bright stuck pixel and immediately sent the monitor back to Newegg. My replacement also suffered the same fate, causing me to purchase an LG monitor instead.
Last week, Acer found out about my dissatisfaction with stuck [...]

PayPal’s New Security Key Opens a World of Possibilities

If you listen to Security Now, by now you probably heard of PayPal’s Security Key. Essentially, PayPal provides RSA SecurID devices for the low fee of five dollars (PayPal loses money on the purchase; the fee ensures you will actually use the device). The Security Key provides a second layer of authentication by making PayPal [...]