A lot of internet service providers are now cutting on their so called “unlimited” data plans for their ADSL/DSL/Cable users meaning when you download via USENET you pretty much get throttled after a few GB worth of downloading. This issue has been a pain in the ass for many sophisticated internet users meaning they are not able to continue downloading games, videos or files.

Now with Astraweb, downloading has become a breeze seeing as they offer SSL protection with all their usenet unlimited plans. Should you choose to want to download via newsgroups/usenet then Astraweb is the number 1 choice, especially with their current special of $11 a month for UNLIMITED downloads everymonth until you chose to unsubscribe!

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Many people have been asking me as to regarding the ability on how to create playstation 3 backups so they may play their own copies (of their games). We had a previous tutorial (click here) that showed you how exactly to create ps3 backups but that seems to no longer be working I am afraid.

After much snooping around (hey, I dont own an PS3 myself) I have found that it is currently impossible to create a Playstation 3 (PS3) backup with conventional methods. However, having said that, there are forums which where developers have met to be able to produce hacks suitable of bringing the PS3 to its knees. The moment we get more info regarding the matter we will post about it.

In the meanwhile there are plenty of other things that would keep you interested in your playstation 3 irregardless of backups etc. Check out PS3 NEWs forums

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Fancy new themes for your Nokia Symbian phone? Most symbian phones will accept these themes and im currently using one of these myself. There are a few hundred themes included in the download link which you can find at the end of this post. These themes are made specifically for symbian phones but all models may not support every single theme but you have nothing to loose by trying.

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Although I bought my smartphone six months ago, it’s only now that I’m actually beginning to discover the possibilities it holds. I was recently introduced to Google Maps by a friend, and using Latitude, we were able to track each other when we both visited New York City on different assignments. It made it much easier for us to coordinate a meeting, seeing as we could stop at a location mutually close to both of us.

As far as I know, Latitude works on phones that run Windows Mobile and Symbian platforms, on most BlackBerries that support color, and of course, on Google’s own G1. But the surprising fact is that it is not supported on the iPhone. Well, there are other applications that allow you to track the movements of people using their mobile phones, but there are reasons why Latitude scores above them all:

First, it allows you to protect your privacy by being an opt-in service where you invite the people you want to track your whereabouts.

You can stop sharing information any time you want.

You can share only information that you think is necessary, like the city you’re in or the general area, without getting too specific.

You can also fudge your whereabouts by entering a manual location, depending on your mood or situation.

You can keep sharing your location even when you exit Google Maps and Latitude

If your phone supports GPS, you can find directions from your location to your preferred destination. In fact, the directions are pretty precise and allow you to choose your method of travel, vehicle or on foot.

Yes, there are a few aspects that are not-so favorable as many people have pointed out, but in my book, they’re actually blessings in disguise. For example, I’ve had friends complain that my actual location was not very accurate. This is perfectly fine with me, because I do find it a bit creepy that people know exactly where I am at all times, even though I did volunteer to share the information. A mile or two off is not going to hurt anyone, is it? And if people really need to know where you are, they can always pick up the phone and call! After all, wasn’t that what they used to do before Google Maps and Latitude came into existence?

This post was contributed by Kathleen Baker, who writes about a masters in healthcare online. She welcomes your feedback at KathleenBaker3212 at gmail.com

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We all have Personal Computers at home that we use everyday whether it be for gaming or for work but what we experience most the time is not the perfect operation/functionality of the software we run simply because of the components the Personal Computer consists of.

Being a gamer myself, I find it critical to own a personal computer which can run fast and play games at the highest/fullest capability. You may play a fast paced game which requires high graphics and where split second decision could decide the outcome, i.e a victory or defeat. However, if your computer isn’t up to par, all is lost. A gamer is only as good as his/her computer, and if the computer is sh*t then you too my friend are the same.

You must note that gaming pcs are built to process huge amounts of information while playing online role–playing games or first–person shooters. These power PCs (gaming pcs) come with high–end graphics cards, lighting fast CPUs and even liquid cooling. Usually such a computer can cost a lot, especially when brought from the already well known manufacturers out there.

Cryo Performance Computing, however, a new small business based in the United Kingdom offer fantastic computers, especially gaming pc’s which are designed to handle games at the highest level. What you must think is price to value -whenever you are buying a computer. This is essential as you do not want to pay too much if you can get it cheaper elsewhere. Cryo seem to have found the right balance between price and value, especially when you check out their custom pc‘s available for sale.

Take for example the “Cryo Octane” PC they offer;

The Cryo Octane is THE new number cruncher with eight (‘Octa’) cores and Intels new 5400 Skulltrail chipset it supports both nVidia SLI and ATI Crossfire multi GPU card technologies. Realising that anyone after a beast like this wants the best from every component we’ve also included a SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) with 3Gb bandwidth point-to-point bus its the fastest IO you can get and previously was only possible with enterprise level investments in storage arrays. This enables us to use enterprise class 15K rpm drives in the array offering the fastest desktop storage ever made available.

The price ranges from £1000 – £4950 which I think is cheaper than if you where to buy similar specs elsewhere. I know £4950 is not enticing in terms of price but I would doubt you would need that particular specification to make a personal computer that powerful. If you can afford it then why not, if you cant then you can always change things such as the RAM or processor. Infact you could go for another whole option such as the Cryo Quad or the Cryo Extreme.

From Gaming PC Review 2009:

Below are the criteria TopTenREVIEWS used to evaluate gaming PCs.

Processor – A fast CPU, or processor, will prevent lags in large or complex games like first person shooters or MMORPGs (massively multi–player online role–playing games). Some systems have dual core processors for hard–core gaming.

Memory – A large memory allows the computer to quickly access frequently used information or programs. This is critical for gaming. A gaming PC should have between one and two GB of RAM memory and a sufficient hard drive.

Video/Audio – A game is only as good as the graphics card supporting it. Many games have life–like, real–time images that require a high–end graphics card. Most computer manufacturers allow you to upgrade your graphics card. The sound should be a clear as the image.

I/O Device – Some computers come with various peripherals including a mouse, keyboard, speakers and a monitor while others don’t. This may or may not be important depending on the buyer. Additionally, some gaming systems come with uniquely designed towers with sleek cases and neon lights.

Value/Price – In this review, we looked for computers under $2000. The leading companies are value oriented—providing a lot of computer for a good price.

Support/Warranty – The first–class manufacturers provide quality help and support through email, phone and online chat. They also provide practical warranties at no additional cost.

The essential point is that you find the best value for money. Cryo offers you support via phone and email so that you are happy before you purchase. Furthermore, there is after support which I believe to be essential, especially if you are not a “tech wiz” yourself.

Try a custom pc today and you may find cryo to be your best option.