On Saturday, I went to the Twin Cities Code Camp 14 event over at the University of Minnesota. As with previous TCCC events, the event started off early in the morning at 8:15 AM, with continental breakfast provided by Thomson-Reuters, followed with a welcoming session after at 8:45 AM. However,
Twin Cities Code Camp Spring 2013 Tomorrow!
Just a reminder for those that were interested, the next Twin Cities Code Camp event is tomorrow! The event will be held on the University of Minnesota East Bank campus over at Keller Hall. The event is free to attend, but you must register for the event and to be
Ubuntu 13.04 “Raring Ringtail” Now Available
For those that were waiting the next version of Ubuntu, the wait is now over, as Canonical released Ubuntu 13.04 “Raring Ringtail” today. You can download the 32-bit and 64-bit versions over at the official Ubuntu website. While hardcore Linux users will likely continue to avoid Ubuntu for being too
Microsoft Bringing Back the Start Button with Windows 8.1 Update
With the unpopularity of Windows 8, sluggish PC sales, in addition with complaints from PC manufacturers, it appears that Microsoft will be bringing back the Start Button with the upcoming Windows 8.1 “Blue” update, according to the Verge: Microsoft is preparing to revive the traditional Start button it killed with
Setting Up ProjectM 2.5b, a Super Smash Bros. Brawl Mod
Over the weekend, I had the opportunity to try out Project M 2.5b, an extensive mod of Super Smash Bros. Brawl. Project M has been in the works for some time and is being developed by the same team that developed Brawl+, another Brawl mod project. Like Brawl+, Project M
Google Rolls Out New Play Store UI, Starting Today
Google has begun rolling out the new version of the Play Store, 4.0.25, to Android phones and tablet devices that have access to the Google Play Store. The new Google Play Store features a completely new user interface, based on Google’s Holo UI (originally introduced with the launch of Ice
Gamer Makes an RPG to Propose to Girlfriend
If your significant other is a gamer and you are looking for creative ways to propose, make an RPG for him/her. It worked for Marchaka on Reddit, who used RPG Maker VX to make an RPG game, in which he ultimately used to propose to his girlfriend, Michele. This is
AOKP Releases JB-MR1 Build 6 ROM
The AOKP team has released a new JB-MR1 4.2.2 ROM for Android devices, Build 6! Here’s a list of what’s new in Build 6: New device (scroll down to see the fulL list!) vibrantmtd (Samsung Vibrant) New features Fully rEvamped NavBar and Lockscreen UI in ROMControl Themeable lockscreen Scrollable toggleS are
Super Metroid 16-Bit Screenshot Touched Up in HD Style
TJ Townsend has recently put out a few videos on YouTube demonstrating how to take a pixelated screenshot from retro games like Contra and Faxanadu and giving them an HD-style, remastered look, using Adobe Photoshop CS5. His latest video takes a screenshot from the 16-Bit SNES classic, Super Metroid. The
Windows “Blue” Build 9394 Leaked: Preview of Upcoming Windows 8 UI Changes
A 32-bit build of Windows “Blue” (codename for the upcoming interim update to Windows 8) was recently leaked online. Paul Thurrott over at Supersite for Windows recently had a hands-on preview of the leaked build (9394) and went over the changes that have been found in the latest build of