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July 24, 2008 S!ickLeave a commentUncategorized

erase it forever

We’ve discussed how to prepare hard disks before you:
sell your computer…
give it to someone…
or dispose of the hard drive.

Using software is the most cost effective way for most consumers to do it. But if you need to erase hard drives completely, and somewhat often, you may want to consider a degausser.

I found two that Fujitsu produce.

SEM has Magnetic Media Degaussers…one that caught my interest is the Mag EraSURE P3M for “hard disk drives and other magnetic media”.

“…the SEM Model ME-P3M…is desgined to
degauss…Hard Drives and/or Magnetic tapes…The unit is operated by a
MANUAL HAND CRANK…”

The Mobile Mag EraSURE degausser is available, as well (and I’m unable to determine what the difference is between it and the P3M (other than style of the crank handle and the metal cover over where the media is placed).

Cost for mobile/portable versions of degaussers seem to be double and triple that over those not intended to be moved…as much as $40,000.

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July 23, 2008 Andy TaylorLeave a commentUncategorized

What is this strange product for Slick?

We got a very strange package today for Slick to take a look at. We’re not exactly sure what it is? what is does? We can’t find an On/Off Switch on it but I am sure it has some kind of tech use that Slick will share with us.

It’s from a company called SetGo, we’re worried though because it looks like something he would have to wear. With all the gear he has on all the time, its going to look like he’s going to jump from an Airplane! Slick, What is this thing!?

July 22, 2008 Andy TaylorLeave a commentTechtalkRadio

War Games 25th Anniversary Screening Thursday!

In a Theater Near You! Fathom and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios are proud to present WarGames back on the big screen after 25 years. Don’t miss this one-night-only event in select movie theatres nationwide on Thursday, July 24th at 7:30PM (local).

In Tucson, look for the screenings at the El Con and Park Place Mall, Check the link below for the Theater playing the film near you!

The event will include never-before-seen interviews with cast and crew on how the movie was ahead of its time and its relevance today. Additionally, only at this one night event, get a sneak peek at the making of the sequel – WarGames: The Dead Code.

Movie synopsis: Computer hacker David Lightman (Matthew Broderick) can bypass the most advanced security systems, break the most intricate secret codes and master even the most difficult computer games. But when he unwittingly taps into the Defense Department’s war computer, he initiates a confrontation of global proportions World War III! Together with his girlfriend (Ally Sheedy) and a wizardly computer genius (Tony Award® winner John Wood), David must race against time to outwit his opponent… and prevent a nuclear Armageddon.

Check the List of theaters where War Games will be shown near you!

http://www. fathomevents. com/details. aspx?eventid=724

July 22, 2008 Andy Taylor1 CommentTechtalkRadio

Steel Series Featured on TechtalkRadio

We have posted the interview with CEO Bruce Hawver and Director of Marketing Kim Rom from Steel Series. The company produces professional products for the gamer and recently produced a mouse for the female gamer, the Iron.Lady Ikari Laser. Carol is raving about this mouse and said it has helped her in Team Fortress 2 gameplay. Even if her computer blows up while she’s fragging, she’ll go out with an Ikari in her hands! (She needs a new rig!)

Maybe we can get them on the new TechtalkRadio T-Shirts!

Check out the interview at http://www.techtalkradio.com/hardware/steelseries.html

July 21, 2008 S!ickLeave a commentUncategorized

Guitar Hero-ish shirts

Band Geek Hero (Guitar Hero parody) shirts have over 30 instruments to choose from. $19 is a bit much for a shirt, but cute and funny. I want the Cow Bell Shirt!

I don’t see one for the euphonium (one of the many instruments I played: flunked Phys Ed…a “straight-A” student in music).

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