Posted July 9th, 2008
by J_Mart
Designed by computer bigwigs ASUS and Intel, the ASUS EEE PC is currently among the top ten best selling notebooks. This sub notebook is one of the lightest and smallest notebooks ever created only weighing two pounds and not even bigger than a hard-bound book. Another pop-factor of this notebook is its affordability. When it was released, the initial costs were around $199, making it ring a bell for those who wanted to have their own laptop but lack a few bucks to spend.
The only drawback during its release was its Linux Based OS which makes new users experience a culture shock upon using the notebook. ASUS soon fixed the problem by having a licensed Read the rest of this entry »
Posted in Computers
Posted July 7th, 2008
by J_Mart
This is the very first contest here on The Tech Bros and there will be many more to come. So what’s better than giving away a brand new iPod nano for our very first prize.
Product Features
- 4GB* internal flash memory stores up to 1,000 songs or up to 25,000 digital photos (iPod nano-viewable photos transferred from iTunes)**
- Ultrathin design measures just under 0.3″ thin and weighs only 1.74 ounces
- Supports MP3 (up to 320 Kbps), MP3 VBR, AAC (up to 320 Kbps), Protected AAC (iTunes Music Store), Audible (formats 2, 3, 4), AIFF, Apple Lossless and WAV audio formats, plus BMP, JPEG, GIF, TIFF, PNG and PSD (Mac only) image formats; podcasting support
Are you ready to win a new iPod nano? Below I have listed all the ways that you can enter, and how many points you will get for each task that you complete (1 point = 1 chance to win). Please note that you must subscribe to our RSS feed via email in oder to initially enter. Every other task is optional but increases the chance to win the iPod.
Subscribe to our RSS feed via email - (1pt.) Just enter your email into the box in the upper right hand corner and hit “subscribe”.
Submit an article to Digg or StumbleUpon - (1pt. per submission)
Make a 300 word blog post about The Tech Bros and include a link to this contest - (10pts.) Post the URL to the article below.
If you decide to either submit an article to a social bookmarking site or write an article on your blog, please post a comment below and use the same email that you subscribed to our RSS feed with or else you will not receive credit for your work. The contest will end when we have received 400 email subscribers. The quicker we reach our goal of 400 subscribers, the quicker this awesome prize is given away, so tell your friends to join in on this contest to help boost our count and give them a chance to win a new iPod.
Thanks and good luck!
Posted in Contest
Posted July 3rd, 2008
by J_Mart
Not many people nowadays buy new software often. Many companies now supplied by ads on web-based applications such as Google Docs and the hundreds of applications on Facebook can afford to give away programs for free. This deal won’t be found when looking for cool applications for the iPhone. Apple will launch its highly anticipated iPhone App Store on July 11. Word is that it will be quite expensive.
There will tons of games and utilities for you and other customers to be happy about but they will come at a price. An example is with Popcap Games. They plan to charge $9.99 for Bejeweled, one of their most popular puzzle games. There are however some developers who plan to offer their applications for free. Buzzd, a newcomer in the developer business, says that it will give away its GPS-enabled program for free. This program will be able to tell you what movies or other events are in you area and more. Buzzd says that instead of charging their customers they will instead make money off of small ads that will flash on the iPhone screen.
Some may ask: Why can’t all iPhone applications be free? Well, people are still willing to pay for them. Apple is currently generating most of its revenue from selling items such as MacBooks or songs on iTunes. Also, the approach to pay for mobile Read the rest of this entry »
Posted in Gadgets, Phones/PDA's, Video Games
Posted July 2nd, 2008
by J_Mart
Have you ever wanted to have the ability to turn invisible whenever you wanted? In science fiction this is possible but it might become a reality someday soon. While this technology seems far-fetched it is seemingly not impossible to do according to various scientists. Scientist teams from around the globe are having promising results. This research could very well make things invisible in the near future. While it is currently unclear whether large objects such as cars will be able to become invisible, all scientists working on this phenomenon agree that dust particles and other small objects will be able to be turned invisible.
A mathematician at the University of Utah, Graeme Milton, says that theoretically the only thing that is needed to turn something invisible is something called a superlens. John Pendry, a Physicist, first proposed a superlens in 2000 at Imperial College London.
Light that hits a superlens reverses and goes in the opposite direction. This causes light that bounces off of the object to cancel out with the light bouncing off the superlens. This is caused because a superlens has a negative refractive index. At a certain distance this causes the object to appear invisible. It is similar to noise cancellation in earphones.
Milton says that this only works in numbers currently. There is however a theoretical that shows that particle collections become invisible. He also says Read the rest of this entry »
Posted in Science
Posted June 28th, 2008
by J_Mart
Are you in the market for a new computer, but whenever you look in the sale paper, you really only look at the price and completely disregard all the specs, because it looks like gibberish to you? Well, don’t worry about it, because The Tech Bros are here to help, and translate it into plain English. I’ve decided to start a new series, and take it word by word and explain what everything means and what you really need for your personal uses. To starts the series off, I’m obviously starting with discussing how much RAM you really need .
First of all, before you can figure out how much RAM is right for your needs, you must first know what it is. RAM is short for Random Access Memory, and it is basically how much memory your computer has. Many people get confused and think that this is how much storage space you have, which is wrong. You’re computer’s memory has nothing to do with storage space. That is a completely different piece of hardware that will be explained later on in the series. Read the rest of this entry »
Posted in Computers, Hardware, Uncategorized
Posted June 16th, 2008
by J_Mart
Since my post on 419 scams, I had a friend that forgot I can look up IP addresses, and left me a comment on that post. I didn’t approve it, but I decided to post it here on a new page. Basically the comment was exactly what a 419 scam looks like when it’s sent through the email. I laughed a little bit, because it was a nicely done prank on me, but then I thought of it as a good opportunity to post it, so that my readers can see what a 419 email looks like. The following is the exact quote from the comment left on the post. Read the rest of this entry »
Posted in Security/Safety
Posted June 15th, 2008
by J_Mart
Since Apple officially announced their development of the Third Generation iPhone (3g iPhone) earlier this year, there has been a lot of speculation surrounding this most recent release. The release date for the new iPhone has been set for July 11. The new iPhone has improved it’s features with specs like, faster internet browsing, work email, and a whole GPS system in the palm of your hand. To my surprise, the 3g iPhone, has also come out with a new price tag of only $199 (as opposed to the $600 price tag of the original iPhone). If you’ve been looking for an iPhone, then you’ll want to get to an Apple store early, because they are expected to sell out on the day of release.
What more could you really want? A brand new iPhone with awesome new specs at only a fraction of the price of the original. Now all we need is for Apple to expand to more mobile services providers.
Posted in Gadgets
Posted June 12th, 2008
by J_Mart
419 scams are on the rise in today’s society, and I’ve decided to go ahead and write this article in hopes to inform individuals so that you won’t become just another statistic.
Have you ever gotten an email from someone that claimed to be ill, and needed help financially? Have you ever gotten an email from someone telling you that they had inherited a million dollars, but they couldn’t get to it because they needed money for some sort of fees? Have you ever met someone on a personals/dating site that asked you to send them money via Western Union? These are common cases of 419 scams. No matter what story line they give you, the end result will pretty much contain something along the lines of them needing you to send them money, and, in return, you will get a large payout from it. These scammers make off with hundreds of thousands of dollars per year, but the sad part is that it’s almost impossible to catch them.
The name "419" originated from a relevant section of the Criminal Code Of Nigeria, because a large majority of these scam emails are sent from internet cafes in Nigeria. Recently, scammers have expanded the areas that they use to send the emails to regions such as: Spain, England, Russia, and Europe. Although the emails are received in the U.S., scammers find that it is too risky to send the emails from the U.S., because it can be tracked back to them.
Innocent Americans are becoming victims to these scams, and one purpose of this blog is to keep you safe in today’s rapid growing IT industry. I hope that you not only, learn from this article, and ones like this, but that you also share the knowledge with other people that you know, so that they too can receive the knowledge and know how to stay safe in today’s technologically advanced world.
Posted in Security/Safety
Posted June 10th, 2008
by J_Mart
Trying to promote your website and building your Page Rank, can sometimes be quite a task. Directory submissions are a great way to help boost your rankings in Google searches, increase traffic, and increase your Google Page Rank. If your site is regularly updated with unique content, then you shouldn’t have a problem at all with getting accepted to online directories. The more directories that accept your URL means the more backlinks you will have, which results in a higher Page rank, better rankings in Google searches, and increased traffic.
But who really has the time to submit their site to a bunch of directories while maintaining their own site? Well now you have nothing to worry about, because I have found this Directory Submission Tracking Tool that allows you to keep track of the directories that you have submitted to, so that you don’t waste time doing repeat submissions. Along with giving you the ability to Manage Directory Submissions, they also have a Free Directory List, so that you don’t have to spend valuable time searching for directories. This tool is your one stop shop for all your directory submission needs.
Posted in Business Solutions, Google
Posted June 9th, 2008
by J_Mart
I personally love the latest tech gadgets, and there’s especially a lot to love about the latest Smartphones. I am a proud owner of the Blackberry Curve, and it has proved itself very useful over the five months that I’ve had it. Smartphones, are designed to help you be more efficient even when your not in the office. From browsing the web to scheduling appointments, to even talking on the phone, Smartphones have revolutionized the way people do business. Basically, in a nutshell, Smartphones have the power of a PC and the portability of a cell phone.
Of course with all the extra features, Smartphones come with a higher price tag then your average phones, but have no fear, because GotCheapSmartPhones.com has come to your rescue. You can get the latest and best Smartphones on the market at everyday low prices. Now all you have to do is find the right one for you, and Got Cheap Smartphones, has made choosing the right Smartphone easier than you could ever imagine. Their experts have provided reviews and details on all the new Smartphones . GotCheapSmartphones.com is your one stop shop for all of your cheap Smartphone needs.
Posted in Gadgets, Phones/PDA's
