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You Can’t Write To Program Files – VirtualStore
Since the Windows Vista and 7 days, you can't write to Program Files. There is a safety feature that prevents direct writing to the Program Files directory. Thus, if you play older games or use legacy programs, you might want to take a look at the following...
How to Close an Off Screen Window or Program
If you managed to get a window off screen or at least have the top cut off, you've probably wondered how to close the off screen window. This is especially true if you move your HTPC into a different room or change the output from a monitor to your TV. There are a few...
Troubleshooting Windows Wireless Network Issues
When you have difficulty connecting to your wireless network from a Windows laptop, tablet, or Windows HTPC, try these Windows wireless troubleshooting tips. Windows Wireless Network Troubleshooting Make sure the physical switch (or key combination) is activated....
Intro To Hearthstone Beta
The Hearthstone Beta collectible card game is here! Let's review some of the basics to get you started. Card Rarity Chart CommonRareEpicLegendary Game Modes Play This is the constructed deck mode. You can play ranked, unranked, or versus a friend. You can complete...
Saints Row IV Review
My first impressions of Saints Row IV are a bit mixed. As a casual gamer Saints Row IV is a fun over the top game that is easy to pick up at any point. My problem was that it was just as easy to put down. Those who have played the previous games in the series may be...
PC Gaming Is Too Expensive
PC gaming is too expensive. This statement gets tossed around all the time. I heard it recently at a cookout where a father was discussing his son's idea to switch from console gaming to PC gaming. He mentioned that his son wanted a "gaming laptop," and not just any...
Feed The Beast Sphax BDcraft Installation
The Downloads: (# = for use with Texture pack) Feed the Beast Optifine # Java Sphax Core # Sphax Patch # Are you getting tired of playing plain old vanilla Minecraft or dealing with conflicting mods? Then, you need to try out Feed The Beast (FTB). FTB is a mod pack...
Current Internet Infrastructure Is Not Good Enough For Always On Services
If always-on internet is supposed to be the future of all media, then the infrastructure needs to catch up. Otherwise, DRM needs an overhaul. We need better networks in rural areas, and broadband transfer caps have to go. We (the U.S.) are currently 9th in the list of...
Is Kerbal Space Program For You?
Recently, during the Steam summer sale, I purchased the game Kerbal Space Program (currently update 21). After playing it for a few weeks, I have mixed feelings. Kerbal Space Program can best be described as an open-box space center simulator complete with a rocket...
Useful WoW Macros
Macros can quite literally change the way you play. Macros in World of Warcraft can consolidate your action bar, give you additional information, or make your efforts easier. To get started, consider these two tips: 2 things that may be in all of your macros:...
Your Steam Game Has Stopped Working
If your Steam game has stopped working out of the blue and verifying game cache integrity and defragmenting game files do not fix your issue, then this post is for you. The problem is probably because your game got auto-flagged for compatibility with Windows 7. This...
Borderlands 2: To Be A Siren
In the first Borderlands game, the Siren was a phase shifting Demon who could cause massive amounts of elemental damage to enemies. This time around, you get a bit of the same but with much more emphasis on teamwork. In Borderlands 2 the Siren now has the ability to...