Category Archives: SGB News

Intel releases info on Laser hybrid chip

Posted on September 18, 2006 by admin

Intel announced the development of the world’s first hybrid silicon laser.  I probably don’t need to explain the potential that this has to crack open the glass ceiling that we’ve all been staring at for processor speed.  But I did … Continue reading →

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Run quadcore Intel chips in Apple Mac Pro

Posted on September 13, 2006 by admin

There were some big announcements out of Apple yesterday.  New iPods, new services, but the one that got missed was the Apple Mac Pro running dual core chips.  And further, says AnandTech, the ability to run Quad core chips.  Dual … Continue reading →

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Get your own official seal

Posted on September 3, 2006 by admin

There’s been a bit of buzz lately about the says-it official seal generator so we thought we’d give it a go and try to create one for SuperGeekBlog.  It certainly isn’t perfect, but we think it does all right. You … Continue reading →

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A bit behind…

Posted on August 28, 2006 by admin

Well folks, it looks like all of us here at SGB have gotten a bit distracted with our other projects.  Don’t worry – we are still around and are looking to get a fresh jump on this site. If anyone … Continue reading →

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Will the real Super Mario 2 please stand up?

Posted on July 24, 2006 by admin

I grew up on Super Mario Brothers.  I can’t begin to count the hours I’ve lost in the game series depths.  When asked what my favorite of the series is, I invariably answer “Super Mario Bros. 2″. I never knew. … Continue reading →

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New Worm poses as Microsoft WGA

Posted on June 30, 2006 by admin

Well, by now you should have your fill of Microsoft WGA news from us, but this one is just too ironic to pass up on. InfoWorld and ZDNet are both reporting that a new worm is making it’s way through … Continue reading →

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Microsoft sued over WGA

Posted on June 29, 2006 by admin

On the heels of the uproar over Self-Destructing Windows installs, a lawsuit was filed in US District court(seattle) this week.  The lawsuit calls Microsoft’s WGA a spyware. The suit by Los Angeles resident Brian Johnson, filed this week in U.S. … Continue reading →

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Fon unites Wireless Users

Posted on June 28, 2006 by Thatedeguy

Fon, the self-claimed “largest WiFi community in the world”, announced that they would begin selling wireless routers to people who signed up with FON for $5.00. Product Features Linksys WRT54GL or Buffalo WHRG54S Router WiFi 802.11b/g up to 54 Mbps … Continue reading →

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This install of Windows will self destruct in 30 days

Posted on June 27, 2006 by Thatedeguy

Ed Bott at ZDNet is reporting that Microsoft will soon make installation of WGA (Windows Genuine Advantage) mandatory. Not only will it become a mandatory install, if WGA isn’t installed within 30 days, the install of Windows will cease to … Continue reading →

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It’s an Ede Boy!

Posted on June 19, 2006 by admin

Congrats go out to our friends Ann and Shane! You should all head on over to Ede’s blog to see the pictures of little Connor Michael! He weighed in at 8 pounds 4 ounces and 21 and 1/2 inches long.

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