iTunes Choppy HD Video Fix for Windows
Since iTunes version 10.5 rolled out, numerous Windows users, along with myself, have been plagued with choppy video issues. The problem presents itself as a pause during video play with the sound continuing in the background. The video will then “fast forward” to catch up and resynchronize. I spent the last week tracking down the solution so you don’t have to!
Best Buy Flubs Again
In the realm of “too funny to be true… but is,” Best Buy has given us all a great post-Christmas laugh. The popular electronics store, known for their overpriced accessories has gone way overboard on this one, and website visitors have had the last laugh by posting satirical comments on the hopefully mispriced item. Best Buy has thus far failed to turn around to fix the situation, allowing numerous would-be customers to remain behind their back laughing. Click here to see it for yourself, or continue on for some screen grabs.
Don’t Miss Steam’s Mega Christmas Sale!
Every year around Christmas, Steam has their big digital game sale. For two weeks the mega deals change each day, stirring up a lot of excitement and anticipation among their loyal shoppers. You never know what the next set of amazing discounts might be, but they’re always a pleasant surprise; Steam even treated us to 50% off of the newest Batman: Arkham City game that was released only a month ago!
Believe it or not, it’s gotten even better this year! Consider this my gift to you this holiday season: don’t skip Steam’s daily objectives! You don’t need to complete them all (though if you can, I’m sure there’s something nice waiting for you), but even with just the three meager objectives I’ve completed thus far, I’ve already won two free games!
So what are you waiting for fellow gamers?! Use one of the links above and get moving!
How Microsoft Could Do Windows 8 Right
Microsoft’s next operating system is due out in less than a year, but many are already signing it off as dead-on-arrival. Some feel this way because of its focus on mobile platforms over the traditional PC, while others feel that its simply an unnecessary upgrade from an already solid Windows 7 experience. Well Microsoft, if you’re listening (which I doubt), here’s how you could blow people’s minds away with the next best thing you’ve ever created!
The Tablet Turnabout Conundrum
The iPad has been the undisputed king of tablets since its release. Others have struggled to catch up in market share, only to be thrown down in disappointment by the fruity market behemoth known as Apple. So you might be surprised to learn that the iPad isn’t the best choice for everyone despite its golden title. You should start by asking yourself, “what kind of consumer am I?”