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Scan Your Files For Viruses Online

Posted by Pxl_Buzzard | May 26, 2008 .

The Jotti Malware Scanner is easy enough: upload a file, wait for it to be scanned by all of the scanners listed on the left image, then see if your file is infected or not. The simplicity of the Scanner is what makes it so useful, because instead of having 3 or 4 different virus [...]

The New Writer on the Block

Posted by Thomas | May 26, 2008 .

My name is Thomas, (aka Cigil), and I have recently started writing for this wonderful blog. I have known Pxl_Buzzard for a while, and it’s been my pleasure to be a blogger with him. Most of my experience in the Internet world has been forum related, where for five years I have been involved in [...]

InstantAction Brings 3D Gaming to the Web

Posted by Pxl_Buzzard | May 26, 2008 .

Have you been looking to play some great-looking games without leaving the comfort of Firefox? Look no further than InstantAction, a website created just for that purpose. Made by GarageGames, the leader of independent game design, InstantAction brings quality games like Think Tanks and Marble Blast to you for free, with micro transactions helping to [...]

Typeracer - The Online Typing Game That’s Fun

Posted by Thomas | May 25, 2008 .

Typing is a very important aspect of using your computer, whether it be a Mac or PC, that takes time to master. One attempt at mastering this skill is TypeRacer, an online so called “competitive” typing game, which involves many users entering into a race, and then proceeding to all type the same random quote [...]

The Last Stand 2 Brings Out the Best of Shooting Zombies

Posted by Pxl_Buzzard | May 25, 2008 .

At first glance, The Last Stand 2, created by ConArtists, may just look like another zombie survival horror flash game. As soon as you start playing, you see that that’s not the case. The Last Stand 1 set the precedent by having players survive 20 nights shooting off zombies that rush your half-built fort, and [...]

See If Your PC Can Play A Game, Before You Play It

Posted by Pxl_Buzzard | May 24, 2008 .

YouGamers is an online services built for gamers: You choose a game, the site scans your computer hardware, and then displays whether or not your computer can play the game. If your PC doesn’t meet the requirements, the website will give you some advice about what you should upgrade in order to play. Attentive users [...]

ATI Catalyst 8.5 WHQL Drivers Released

Posted by Pxl_Buzzard | May 24, 2008 .

ATI released their new Catalyst drivers, bringing in new features like 1080p HDTV support, Windows XP Service Pack 3 support, and improved HDMI Audio, among other things. Take a look over the changelog if you want to see all the specifics that the 8.5 drivers bring. The drivers are fully compatible with Windows XP and [...]

Woopra Brings You Super-Cool Site Stats For Free

Posted by Pxl_Buzzard | May 23, 2008 .

Have you ever wanted a stats system for your website that collected a ton of data and presented all of it in a beautiful desktop client? Woopra is your answer to that. It has live tracking and web stats, displaying your viewers in real-time and even letting you start a chat with them if you [...]

FreeSnap Improves your Open Windows

Posted by Pxl_Buzzard | May 22, 2008 .

I just finished reading an article over at Lifehacker about FreeSnap, a program that gives you more power over your windows. Some of the great things that FreeSnap manages to do are:

Hotkey control
very low memory usage (about 4 mb’s)
You can size your windows fully horizontal or vertically, or center the window
Easy custom window resizing, useful [...]

Test Upcoming Microsoft Games From Your Home

Posted by Pxl_Buzzard | May 21, 2008 .

Microsoft opened up its testing doors to gamers of all ages this week, inviting them to sign up and join their game beta testing program. The only requirements are that you complete the initial sign up and come back to update your profile every once and while. I quote from the Microsoft website, “Whether you [...]

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