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Monthly Archive for May, 2015

First impressions of the Apple Watch

First impressions of the Apple Watch

May 29, 2015

After ordering on the morning of its first pre-order window, April 10, I finally received my 42mm Apple Watch Sport featuring Space Gray Aluminum Case and Black Sport Band, yesterday. These are my first impressions. Even with the relative high cost of the watch, I didn’t expect much from the...

Solid Cordz 5 Pack Male-to-Female 1ft AC Extension Cords Review

Solid Cordz 5 Pack Male-to-Female 1ft AC Extension Cords Review

May 26, 2015

Whether you’re a 40 year veteran of videogames, computers, and technology like I am, or you’re a budding enthusiast, I guarantee there’s at least one problem we have in common: bulky power bricks. Whether relatively modestly-sized, like many of today’s smartphone or tablet chargers, or ginormously-sized, like say, Coleco’s ColecoVision...

The technology of online casinos that ensures a sense of fair play

The technology of online casinos that ensures a sense of fair play

May 26, 2015

Wherever you have an internet connection today, you can get online and start playing casino games. There are so many different online casinos now in operation and each of them offers their players a choice of hundreds of different games. All the casino classics – such as baccarat, roulette, blackjack...

Bonus photos (02) for the book, CoCo: The Colorful History of Tandy’s Underdog Computer

Bonus photos (02) for the book, CoCo: The Colorful History of Tandy’s Underdog Computer

May 25, 2015

In the second of an ongoing series, I’m posting photos and related materials my co-author, Boisy Pitre, has received and archived during the research phase of our critically acclaimed book on Tandy’s (Radio Shack’s) Color Computer series, CoCo: The Colorful History of Tandy’s Underdog Computer. While the book itself contains quite...

Last call on an even better Coleco Adam power supply!

Last call on an even better Coleco Adam power supply!

May 24, 2015

After receiving and using for a while what is now the third major (and countless minor) revision of Rey Lopez’s replacement Coleco Adam power supply, I can say with confidence that it’s perfected. It’s impressively small, is styled to match the Adam, has no fan, and features generous cable lengths....

Bonus photos (01) for the book, CoCo: The Colorful History of Tandy’s Underdog Computer

Bonus photos (01) for the book, CoCo: The Colorful History of Tandy’s Underdog Computer

May 22, 2015

In what will be an ongoing series, I’m posting photos and related materials my co-author, Boisy Pitre, has received and archived during the research phase of our critically acclaimed book on Tandy’s (Radio Shack’s) Color Computer series,  CoCo: The Colorful History of Tandy’s Underdog Computer. While the book itself contains...

Apple Certified 3.4A Rapid Lightning Car Charger Review

Apple Certified 3.4A Rapid Lightning Car Charger Review

May 21, 2015

Francois et Mimi’s 3.4A Rapid Car Charger (Model: 3ALBK1) bucks the trend of Apple iOS device chargers by coming in black, rather than white. While this may initially seem an odd choice (after all, Apple = white), it arguably blends in better with most car interiors. Francois et Mimi Apple...

The Technology of Server-based Slots: More Options, More Protection

The Technology of Server-based Slots: More Options, More Protection

May 19, 2015

Online gaming has influenced a number of industries over the last decade thanks to its range of server-based innovations. One the main beneficiaries in recent years is the slot world. Taking the games to new levels, it’s now possible to win more money, play more games and, importantly, stay safer...

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