Anyone owning a Surface Pro from the last few years should have a look at this page on Microsoft’s site and see if you have a device that may need a replacement cord. Please note that only the connecting cord from the power outlet to the power supply […]
On the 6th of October, Microsoft held an event showcasing their upcoming hardware releases. For those wanting to see the news as it happened, the full presentation can be viewed here and clocks in at one and three quarter hours. For those wanting the shortened version, not only […]
I was thinking that being the first one here to get a Windows 10 upgrade to come through and complete I’d have a few war stories to tell about the experience and be bearing some scars. However it’s been the complete opposite with the Surface Pro installation being the easiest […]
Three years since its historic Kickstarter success, Double Fine’s call back to adventure games of old finally delivers an experience that brings back memories of old classics but with sensibilities more attuned to modern gamers. Broken Ages‘s story is split into two narratives. The first revolves around Vella, a girl who is about […]
When details of this were first announced, I honestly did a double take because the timing of it happened to coincide with April Fools Day here in Australia. After seeing Vin Diesel driving a DeLorean, you would think any prank is possible. Anyway, it turns out that this […]
Yesterday, the video streaming giant Netflix officially opened its doors to Australian consumers and like many I was ready to sign up for the free trial month as soon as it was available. It’s an interesting time for the market here and bound to be quite a battle. In […]
It’s been more than twelve months since I posted an article covering my experiences with running various computer and console emulators on my trusty old Surface Pro. When traveling you aren’t always guaranteed of having a network connection or television services so having a flexible entertainment device can come in very handy, especially […]
After a couple of years of good service, my trusty Surface Pro was starting to show signs of instability and sluggishness recently which is often the case with a Windows PC whose OS innards are a bit of a mess. In my case I think it was in part due […]
On day two of PAX Australia, the Penny Arcade Q&A involved Mike drawing up a new strip while the audience watches. Last year Jerry wrote the text at the beginning but this time he was prepared in advance so Mike could draw right away. I’m always extra curious about the […]
Out of curiosity, I decided to experiment with Steam’s game streaming feature which allows one PC to transmit sound and video across to another PC in your local network. In this particular case it opens the possibility of using a Surface Pro to play games that it previously […]
The story of one person’s attempts to make their Rampage Arcade1Up cabinet do more.
A look back at some of the games we've played on Xbox One over the years.
Our own tips and experiences while trying to make a living out in the black.
The Late Night Session 