Wednesday, May 30, 2012

Microsoft Windows 8 Release Preview Download Available




The Windows 8 Release Preview is available for download. Microsoft released the latest preview of Windows 8 today a few weeks ahead of schedule. We've all been hearing rumors about Microsoft moving the release up. The download dropped a few minutes ago. If your as eager as I am to see what's changed, check the download links below.

Press release -  http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/news/Press/2012/May12/05-31Windows8RPPR.aspx

Windows 8 ISOs - http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-8/iso

USB/DVD Download Tool (ISO installer) -
http://www.microsoftstore.com/store/msstore/html/pbPage.Help_Win7_usbdvd_dwnTool

Wednesday, May 23, 2012

Timex Ironman Road Trainer [Review]



I was sucked into the desire for a heart rate monitor when a buddy of mine showed me his Polar FT80. The price and reviews on Amazon were a little disheartening and turned my attention to Timex’s line of heart rate monitors. The price on the Timex Ironman Road Trainer was low enough for me to just grab one and deal with its shortcomings later. It turns out the shortcomings are few and far between.

Saturday, May 19, 2012

Logitech Anywhere Mouse MX [Review]


Every once in a while a product comes along that is almost perfect in form and execution. Apple seems to pull this off on a semi-regular basis but not being an Apple guy can be kind of painful sometimes. Now and then someone throws me a bone. The Logitech Anywhere Mouse MX is one such device.

Tuesday, May 15, 2012

LaCie MosKeyto [Review]


The LaCie MosKeyto is a nice little flash drive with a few problems and at least one surprise. I've been using several LaCie MosKeyto flash drives on a daily basis for a while now. Much of their appeal is their size. It's also the source of all my problems with these devices.

Wednesday, May 2, 2012

Fluke Networks Intellitone Pro 200 Kit [Review]



Locating and isolating network cables can be a frustrating exercise even with a cable toner. Fluke Networks claims to put an end to the confusion with its Intellitone line of toners. Take a look at the Fluke Networks Intellitone Pro 200 Toner and Probe Kit and see how it stacks up against an analog toner and bundles of cable spaghetti.