Articles by TOM ROYALhttp://labs.daylife.com/journalist/tom_royalArticles by TOM ROYAL, aggregated by daylife.comen-usTue, 24 Nov 2009 05:03:46 GMTTue, 24 Nov 2009 05:03:46 GMTDaylife Betaken@daylife.comken@daylife.comATV Offroadhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/LatestUpdatesFromVnunetcom/~3/QNPvHloKGkU/atv-offroadThe gaming experience is also a cut above what you might expect from a mobile phone game. ATV Offroad revolves around racing four-wheel carts, with the riders, carts and tracks all impressively modelled in 3D. A number of tracks and play modes are ...Mon, 16 Nov 2009 12:33:31 GMThttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/LatestUpdatesFromVnunetcom/~3/QNPvHloKGkU/atv-offroadBlu-Ray: Moon (2009)http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/LatestUpdatesFromComputeractive/~3/TA965vcotIU/blu-ray-moon-2009Directed by Duncan Jones, Moon was a surprise hit in cinemas earlier this year. A medium-budget science fiction film, shot using both modern CGI and old-fashioned scale models, it attracted audiences thanks to a combination of an effective, relatively ...Mon, 16 Nov 2009 12:07:59 GMThttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/LatestUpdatesFromComputeractive/~3/TA965vcotIU/blu-ray-moon-2009Sam RockwellKingston V-Series 40GB SSD Kithttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/LatestUpdatesFromVnunetcom/~3/gAcKJLzscUQ/kingston-v-series-40gb-ssd-kitSolid State Disks provide a big speed boost Give your computer a speed boost Solid State Disks, or SSDs, are designed to replace hard disks in computers. Unlike hard disks, which have moving parts, they use the same type of memory found in USB memory ...Fri, 13 Nov 2009 13:17:38 GMThttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/LatestUpdatesFromVnunetcom/~3/gAcKJLzscUQ/kingston-v-series-40gb-ssd-kitApple Mac Minihttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/VnuBusinessPublicationsHardwareReviews/~3/XkrptFE8HbA/apple-mac-miniThe Mac Mini uses a powerful Core 2 Duo chip The former mini marvel doesn't look quite so impressive Small and quiet but a little expensive When Apple first launched the back in 2005 very small desktop computers were rare. These days alternatives are ...Fri, 13 Nov 2009 12:19:56 GMThttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/VnuBusinessPublicationsHardwareReviews/~3/XkrptFE8HbA/apple-mac-miniIntelSingleton sells Simplicity PC to silver surfershttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/LatestUpdatesFromComputeractive/~3/ECku-RtN9S4/singleton-sells-simplicity-pcPCs run simplified operating system and include instructional videos Simplicity Computers, a new company whose directors include former Blue Peter presenter Valerie Singleton, has launched a range of PCs designed for people aged over 50 and who have no ...Wed, 11 Nov 2009 17:28:41 GMThttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/LatestUpdatesFromComputeractive/~3/ECku-RtN9S4/singleton-sells-simplicity-pcAMDIntelNikon D3000http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/VnuBusinessPublicationsHardwareReviews/~3/KYeuhkFgG9I/nikon-d3000The controls are simple with only one command dial Don’t need video from your camera? The D3000 may be for you Bad points Kit lens hard to focus manually; no video recording Lately, more and more digital SLR cameras shoot high-definition video, but the ...Tue, 10 Nov 2009 15:52:02 GMThttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/VnuBusinessPublicationsHardwareReviews/~3/KYeuhkFgG9I/nikon-d3000Nokia sues Apple over iPhonehttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/LatestUpdatesFromComputeractive/~3/jLogSJAUSio/nokia-sues-apple-iphoneNokia sales declined by 20 per cent in the most recent quarter Alleges that the iPhone infringes 10 of its patents Finnish mobile phone giant Nokia has filed a lawsuit against Apple alleging that the iPhone infringes 10 of its patents. Nokia filed the ...Fri, 23 Oct 2009 11:47:08 GMThttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/LatestUpdatesFromComputeractive/~3/jLogSJAUSio/nokia-sues-apple-iphoneWhy you should upgrade to Windows 7http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheMostRecentFeaturesFromVnuBusinessPublications/~3/wdD7TCJD9RU/windows-better-faster-strongerThe most obvious change can be found just to the right of the Start button. At first glance you might think Quick Launch has grown to huge proportions, but it has in fact been removed. In its place you will find large icons for programs ...Thu, 22 Oct 2009 09:49:53 GMThttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheMostRecentFeaturesFromVnuBusinessPublications/~3/wdD7TCJD9RU/windows-better-faster-strongerApple launches multi-touch 'Magic' mousehttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/LatestUpdatesFromComputeractive/~3/udkfhHa25RY/apple-launches-magic-mouseThe Magic Mouse has no buttons Apple has launched a new mouse with multi-touch controls alongside an updated range of Mac computers. Like its predecessor the new Magic Mouse has no obvious buttons but still 'clicks' when pressed. The top of the mouse ...Wed, 21 Oct 2009 08:18:57 GMThttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/LatestUpdatesFromComputeractive/~3/udkfhHa25RY/apple-launches-magic-mouseApple iPod Touch 64GBhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/VnuBusinessPublicationsHardwareReviews/~3/teLvfWa-ymU/apple-ipod-touch-64gbApple’s iPod Touch is essentially an iPhone with all the phone functions ripped out. You would be forgiven for wondering exactly what the point of such a gadget might be, but in practice it’s an extremely impressive and handy device. The Touch is now ...Tue, 20 Oct 2009 13:31:08 GMThttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/VnuBusinessPublicationsHardwareReviews/~3/teLvfWa-ymU/apple-ipod-touch-64gbNike