How to Find Device ID’s to Resolve Unknown Device Problems

Like most computer users, at one point or another, you’ve either performed a clean install on your machine or simply could not get Windows to identify a device installed on your computer. Fortunately in this months’ edition of TechNet magazine there’s an article on PCIDatabase. via Pocket http://www.gilsmethod.com/how_to_resolve_unknown_device_problems

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Why Memory Optimizers and RAM Boosters Are Worse Than Useless

Many companies want to sell you “memory optimizers,” often as part of “PC optimization” programs. These programs are worse than useless — not only will they not speed up your computer, they’ll slow it down. via Pocket http://www.howtogeek.com/171424/why-memory-optimizers-and-ram-boosters-are-worse-than-useless/

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The Geometric Desktop

A6UZ’s desktop is a bit more like a heads-up display than many of the others we’ve seen, with useful information ringed around a center workspace and a wallpaper that seems to stretch back into infinity. via Pocket http://lifehacker.com/the-geometric-desktop-1223681525

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Use Windows 8′s Start Screen and Lock Screen Images as Wallpaper

Windows 8 comes bundled with some pretty cool images for your lock screen and Start screen backgrounds, but they’re stored deep within the bowels of Windows’ system files. Here’s how to get the original images for yourself. The lock screen images are easy: those are stored in C:\Windows\Web. via Pocket http://lifehacker.com/use-windows-8s-start-screen-and-lock-screen-images-as-1226933503

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De-Skunk Your Dog with Some Simple Chemistry

Dogs don’t have the best of boundaries and that certainly applies with skunks. If your dog gets sprayed, you can remove the stench with a simple bit of chemistry. High school chemistry teacher Sally B. via Pocket http://lifehacker.com/de-skunk-your-dog-with-some-simple-chemistry-1211178468

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Play PC Games on Your Android Phone with This DIY NVIDIA Shield Clone

The NVIDIA Shield is a cool new device that lets you wirelessly play your existing PC games on a handheld device. Linus Tech Tips shows us how to make your own version with an Android phone and an Xbox 360 controller. via Pocket http://lifehacker.com/play-pc-games-on-your-android-phone-with-this-diy-nvidi-1226999998

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‘Fortean Defense: Questioning Intellectual Orthodoxy’ w/ James Gilliland – August 30, 2013

Tags: Ground Zero Clyde Lewis James Gilliland Evolution Revolution Atheism Syria ECETI via Pocket https://soundcloud.com/groundzeromedia/2013-08-30

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World News Roundup: 08/09

Wildfire spreads in southern California. Flooding swaps part of the midsection. Terror threat spreads to Pakistan. CBS News Correspondent Steve Kathan has today’s World News Roundup. via Pocket https://soundcloud.com/cbs-radio-news/world-news-roundup-08-09-1

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What’s in the News: 08/09

A new car insurance gimmick is causing some controversy. CBS’s Steve Kathan has “What’s in the News”. via Pocket https://soundcloud.com/cbs-radio-news/whats-in-the-news-08-09-1

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WHATS IN THE NEWS: NFL Settles with Ex-Players

The NFL strikes a deal with litigious former players. CBS’s Steve Kathan has “What’s in the News”. via Pocket https://soundcloud.com/cbs-radio-news/whats-in-the-news-nfl-settles

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WORLD NEWS ROUNDUP

The White House tries to put together a coalition against Syria without Britain. The NFL settles suit over player brain injuries. Bold warning coming to Tylenol bottles. CBS News Correspondent Steve Kathan has today’s World News Roundup. via Pocket https://soundcloud.com/cbs-radio-news/world-news-roundup-2

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‘Gods Of Fortresses: Mars The Bringer Of War’ – August 29, 2013

Tags: Ground Zero Clyde Lewis Astrotheology Ancient Aliens Syria Mars War via Pocket https://soundcloud.com/groundzeromedia/2013-08-29

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World News Roundup: 08/08

Fast-moving wildfire threatens southern California homes. Military expands benefits to same sex spouses. Three winning Powerball tickets. CBS News Correspondent Steve Kathan has today’s World News Roundup. via Pocket https://soundcloud.com/cbs-radio-news/world-news-roundup-08-08-1

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Tech Talk: 08/09

There have been volumes written on the dangers of TV on children but most focus on what they’re watching. A study released last month by the American Academy of Pediatrics suggests that TV can also cause physical injuries if they’re not properly secured. The story is today’s TECH TALK. via Pocket https://soundcloud.com/cbs-radio-news/tech-talk-08-09-1

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Eye on Washington: 08/09

It’s vacation time for President Obama. Here’s today’s EYE ON WASHINGTON. (Arenstein, self-ID) via Pocket https://soundcloud.com/cbs-radio-news/eye-on-washington-08-09-1

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What’s in the News: 08/08

The sometimes strange things we do to land a job. CBS’s Steve Kathan has “What’s in the News”. via Pocket https://soundcloud.com/cbs-radio-news/whats-in-the-news-08-08-1

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TECH TALK

A recent study suggests that on-line piracy can actually help to improve box office revenue for some movies. The story is today’s TECH TALK. (Magid, self-ID) via Pocket https://soundcloud.com/cbs-radio-news/tech-talk-2

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