Category Archives: computers

“Media is write protected” error in Bittorent (or any torrent program)

Posted on December 16, 2010 by Kip

If you get the titled error (“Media is write protected”) out of nowhere and it’s driving you nuts, try the following: Hit Windows-R and bring up the Run dialog box. Type “cmd” in the box and watch the DOS-like screen … Continue reading →

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Disabling the Civilization 5 opening video

Posted on October 13, 2010 by Kip

Civ 5 was driving me nuts. Every time I started it, I got the annoying opening cutscene, and it seemed the only way past it was to randomly hit keys, until it would eventually stop. I’ve found a better fix, … Continue reading →

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Civilization 5 for the PC: Review

Posted on September 23, 2010 by Kip

Great Balls of Fire, Civilization 5 has hit the shelves. This is a great, great game. It always has been. And the fifth installment just makes it better. The beauty of Civ 5 is that if you’re new to the … Continue reading →

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Use your Logitech Rumblepad 2 with Xbox360-controller games

Posted on September 20, 2010 by Kip

Okay, I’ve been using this a lot myself but haven’t gone through the trouble of putting it up for other people. If you have a game that takes an Xbox 360 controller, and you have a Logitech Rumblepad 2, you’re … Continue reading →

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Comcast TiVo experiment mercifully over

Posted on September 19, 2010 by Kip

My Comcast TiVo box recently bricked on me, and I was more than happy to turn it in for a regular Comcast DVR — well, one of the new ones (DCX3400s) with the 320 gig hard drive (50 hours of … Continue reading →

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Oh, the shame…

Posted on July 22, 2010 by Kip

Well, after ignoring it for about eight months, I signed up again for World of Warcraft. What is wrong with me? Why can’t I stop signing up for MMORPGs? Especially since I spend maybe two hours a day playing the … Continue reading →

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Apple to give out free “bumpers”

Posted on July 16, 2010 by Kip

So, Antennagate has come to this: Apple will give out free $30 bumpers, or offer a $30 rebate if you’re like me and already bought one. You can read more about it over here.

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Resetting the Logitech Dual Rumble Gamepad

Posted on July 12, 2010 by Kip

There’s nothing posted in the instructions included with the Logitech Dual Rumble Cordless Gamepad about this, so I felt it would be a good idea to share this information. If your controller suddenly stops working, or if the red light … Continue reading →

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Beware of iPhone screen protectors with liquid applicators

Posted on July 12, 2010 by Kip

Just a warning here. I bought a “Bodyguarz” screen protector, and I want to severely steer you away from buying this brand or any other that uses a liquid applicator to help affix itself to the surface of your phone. … Continue reading →

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Lord of the Rings Online going “free-to-play” — is WoW next?

Posted on July 10, 2010 by Kip

Some good news for MMORPGers — The Lord of the Rings Online is going free-to-play in a couple of months. Now, it’s not entirely “free”. You have a gold limit (albeit a large one) with the free service and you … Continue reading →

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