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Xbox One: Thoughts?

Wed, 22 May 2013 17:15:03 +0000

So the Xbox One was announced yesterday, what does everyone think of it?

Here's an article about it: http://www.theverge....ou-need-to-know

Here's an article about what some writers of a cool gaming blog think about it: http://bluesungames....ofts-next-xbox/

Here's a gif that sums up the media event (codfish is not a game):

And here's what I think about it:

It sucks.

No backwards compatibility with 360 games (like come on Microsoft, you can't build a good emulator or some shit?), the specs are catching up with 2010's decent gaming PCs (I understand comparing a console to a PC is unfair, but I'm talking about specs here), and it seems Microsoft wants you to use the Xbox for everything - TV, videos, games, Skype, basically making it into the home set top box Bill Gates dreamed up in his 1995 book, The Road Ahead. Cool stuff, but I use an PC for all of that and more, and I don't have to pay to play online multiplayer.

Maybe I'm just a hardcore PC nerd and I'm judging it unfairly, but the Xbox One just seems like another deflated balloon from Microsoft, like with Windows 8 earlier this year/last year (though I do kind of like Win 8, it just has technical issues I couldn't resolve).

And to compare it to other consoles coming out, the non-existent PS4 and the Wii U also suck, so as far as I'm concerned this year is the final year for consoles and the beginning of dumb companies trying to build ultimate entertainment devices and dominate your living room with stuff that all does the same thing as the other company's.

Curious to see what other people think.

What's your computer specs?

Tue, 14 May 2013 15:58:44 +0000

I'd like to know! Here's mine, according to Speccy.

Brand - Asus K55V

OS - Microsoft Windows 8 Single Language 64-bit

CPU - Intel Core i7 @ 2.40 GHZ
Ivy Bridge 22nm Technology

Ram - 8.00 GB Dual-Channel DDR3 @ 798 MHz

Graphics - Nvidia Geforce GT 635M

Hard Drive - 932 GB

Any recommendations on how to make my laptop better? What are your system specs?

Adobe Creative Cloud: Will you use it?

Mon, 13 May 2013 19:07:36 +0000

Adobe's popular suite of applications include Photoshop, which is widely agreed upon to be the best graphics editing software, Illustrator, also a graphics editor but focused on drawing and vectors, and their terrible web editor for noobs which no one should use, Dreamweaver.

However, the software has always been super expensive, and now Adobe wants you to pay per month for that software.

I think it's a major waste of money and I'm hoping free alternatives like GIMP finally become as good as Photoshop so I won't have to pay that garbage monthly fee.

What about you?

Free up space by cleaning up unnecessary Steam files

Mon, 13 May 2013 18:24:24 +0000

Found this utility while googling for something else. It's a small program someone made to easily clean up unused executables left behind by Steam when it installs games, and they're really not needed anymore. The first time I ran it, I freed up about 10 GB of space - pretty good.

Check it out: http://steamcleaner.tikione.fr/en/

Benefits of 64 bit processor

Mon, 13 May 2013 12:59:26 +0000

I am always confused to descriminate 32 bit processor and 64 bit processor. I have got a 32 bit processor. How 64 bit is different from 32 bit processor? What are the benefits of 64 processor?

Alternative for Daemon tools

Sun, 12 May 2013 07:25:06 +0000

I have got fed up with Daemon tools, the software to create disc images. Can anyone here suggest me an alternative for Daemon tools? The alternative should be free and more efficient.

Do you download free themes from torrent sites?

Fri, 10 May 2013 23:39:37 +0000

I have downloaded a free theme from a torrent site and installed it on one of my websites. The problem is, I have read that there's a malicious code included in the themes that could be downloaded for free. How can I check if there's a malicious code and what are its implications?

Which is Better - the iPad Mini or the Galaxy Note 8.0?

Fri, 10 May 2013 03:42:33 +0000

I fell in love with the iPad Mini the first time I saw it. It had a great design, a clean and crisp screen and a powerful processor. However, I think it has a fierce competitor in the form of the Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0. I looked into the specifications and I was really impressed! It has so many features that I'm now torn between the two. What's your pick?

Have You Heard of the IllumiRoom?

Fri, 10 May 2013 02:43:49 +0000

Microsoft has a new project up their sleeve. It's called the IllumiRoom which aims to make your entire room into a visual playing field. I think it's like the Oculus Rift without glasses. It would use a projector to fill the entire room with images of the game. I think it's not a really good idea though. The images look really bad.

suggest me a graphics card

Thu, 09 May 2013 17:46:36 +0000

My computer has got i3 processor with 2 GB RAM. Now I want to buy graphics card to start gaming on my PC. Please suggest me any Nvidea or AMD graphics card which can give good gaming experience.

Which is your favorite Android browser?

Wed, 08 May 2013 07:14:11 +0000

My favorite is Google Chrome. The mini version of the popular desktop browser is really an allrounder for my Android phone. It has got good browsing speed and fascinating user interface. But it is not available for lower Android versions.

Which is your favorite Android browser?

Could AR interface be the ultimate wireless technology?

Sat, 04 May 2013 19:42:06 +0000

Here's the link: http://www.extremetech.com/extreme/154758-mit-tech-turns-any-surface-into-a-user-interface-but-its-useless-without-google-glass

Favorite weapon in Black Ops 1

Sat, 04 May 2013 19:29:55 +0000

Hey there members of Enigma Board, what's your favorite weapon in the Original Black Ops? Also, why do you like this weapon? You can include what attachments you have along with the rest of the class that you feel fits with this weapon. I've recently been getting back into the Call Of Duty series and the only game I have left is Black Ops. I'm trying to find a new class and weapon setup that would do great and just overall would like to know what type of player you are by your weapon choice .

Thanks, ~Canarez

Windows 8: Start Menu And Button Replacements

Sat, 04 May 2013 19:26:26 +0000

For those who miss the good old days (some are said to be superior to even Windows 7): http://www.extremetech.com/computing/141702-how-to-bring-the-start-menu-and-button-back-to-windows-8

Wave Of The Future: Smart Grids

Sat, 04 May 2013 19:16:27 +0000

And you thought all they do is send us bills: http://www.extremetech.com/extreme/155036-florida-rolls-out-large-scale-smart-grid-puts-rest-of-country-to-shame

Best be on your best behavior, Luke

Sat, 04 May 2013 18:20:40 +0000

This link will explain: http://games.yahoo.com/blogs/plugged-in/arizona-bill-could-criminalize-internet-trolling-184547052.html

The coolest desktop

Sat, 04 May 2013 18:09:24 +0000

Bet someone would want one of these in their Christmas stocking: http://leejinha.com/See-Through-3D-Desktop

A new type of drive (new technology)

Sat, 04 May 2013 17:49:12 +0000

WD is doing helium-filled drives: http://m.computerworld.com/s/article/9231220/Helium_filled_WD_drives_promise_huge_boost_in_capacity?taxonomyId=19&pageNumber=1&mm_ref=http%3A%2F%2Fenigmaboard.com%2Fforums%2Ftopic%2F2227-helium-filled-hard-drives%2Fpage__pid__17161

Has Apple ever Ripped you off?

Sat, 04 May 2013 05:13:20 +0000

Apple once said that my logic board had water damage, my warranty was void, and I'd have to pay over 600$. Fortunately, I got a second opinion, it wasn't water damaged, software malfunction. Paid 120. What about you guys?

Where do you See Computer in 20 Years.

Sat, 04 May 2013 05:07:44 +0000

Will we all have portable quantum computing desktops?

Sorry correction, Where do you see the computer in 20 years?

Google Glass

Fri, 03 May 2013 23:42:27 +0000

Hello Enigma Board!

I wanted to share something with you that I am very excited about. Google is coming out with this new thing called "Google Glass" which is a pair of "glasses" that you wear that is like an iPhone for your face.

Read more about Google Glass here: http://www.google.com/glass/start/

I am super excited for these to come out..Especially if they have the features they say they will in the videos. What do you guys think about them?

Creating Folders in Windows 7

Fri, 03 May 2013 22:49:49 +0000

I am trying to create a folder in windows seven running on netbook acer and for some reason the new folder is not working. I will run updates to windows to try and get this critter running again, however does anyone have any suggestions? Reg hacks would be the quickest.

What is the most annoying thing about Macbooks that you would change

Fri, 03 May 2013 16:49:09 +0000

Is is something about the interface, the fact that you feel like you'll get third degree burns when you touch it?

would u like being fed an servd in bed or do everything urself?

Thu, 02 May 2013 18:25:24 +0000

rndom questin i have for u guys. insted of doing everrthing urself, would u prefr stayin in bed all day on ur computr an being served by servnts than doin everythng urself?

i like servrants, sometms i have this itch on my back or deep withn my intestines and they r great for helpin me with that

plus i can sling poo in the bathroom with no wories

I MESSED UP ALL THE FORUMS HAHAHAHAHAHA

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 22:35:32 +0000

Greetings, my fellow matrix dominators,

Luke Larris has just messed up all the forums. Good job Luke Larris.

That is all.

Steam will soon have the option to limit download speeds

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 16:58:33 +0000

Check this out in Steam beta:

So in a future Steam update, you can limit the speeds Steam downloads at so you can download stuff without affecting other things

Hacker causes wall street panic

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 02:19:12 +0000

Did this through tweeting. Shows you how vulnerable we are to rumor.

Would you buy a phone running Firefox OS?

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 16:48:26 +0000

So yeah, the first Firefox OS phones have been sold, and I think now is the time to talk about this.

Firefox OS is one of Mozilla's many fragmented projects which is basically a Linux kernel set to open a fullscreen version of Firefox on boot. And the webpages it's set to open are nicely designed interactive HTML5 and CSS3 pages, but it's all still done inside a browser.

A cool idea I guess, but given Firefox's known performance problems, especially on mobile, this isn't very promising.

Where Firefox OS will (or might) really shine is the apps, which you can make easily with HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript, so it's really easy to start making apps for the platform.

Overall I don't think Firefox OS will be very successful, but I do want to test out a device running it.

What do you guys think of it?

What's your favorite website(s)?

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 06:58:16 +0000

I don't have any favorites right now, but one I used to visit was this one:
(you need flash player for this one).

If you check Wiki for Subservient Chicken, you'll see that it was a Burger King promotion. The way it works is you enter a command and the man dressed in a chicken suit responds (Wiki says there's over 300 commands and lists about 100 of them. You can add kiss the floor to the list).

To mention there were at least two other command websites, one with two barmaids and the other with an Asian Indian running his small store.

So what are your favorite websites?

Video games and violence

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 05:15:18 +0000

Bit of a touchy topic here, which I hate starting, but I think it's time we discuss this issue.

Do video games cause/influence violence?

My personal opinion is that they don't, I believe there's more serious issues with mass murderers who were known for playing violent video games than just that fact. I think there has to be some major psychological issues and/or maybe drugs/mind altering substances involved altogether before they actually go murder people.

And some people I know have made the argument that video games train them to kill. Well, from my personal experience from shooting clay pigeons and other crap, it's a whole lot different to shoot the real damn thing than to move the mouse around a bit and click. I mean come on.

So, what's your opinion?