Google Chrome
by The-Twitching-Peanut on Apr.22, 2010, under Tech
I have always been sceptical of new browsers, when I first started out in computing I (naively) thought that Internet Explorer was the be all and end all of the World Wide Wait. That was until Paulums introduced me to the marvels that is FireFox and boy did that blow IE out of the water.
Unfortunately, like most things, the bigger they become the more resources they start to consume, for instance open a fresh copy of FireFox on my home page and and you’ll see it takes up over 60k of Memory! As opposed to the 20k in Chrome and when on the likes of YouTube that goes up exponentially to over 100k (when watching a video) compared to the paltry 25 – 30k in Chrome.
From this alone it is clear that Firefox, whilst being one of the fastest growing browsers is starting to suffer under its own weight.
I was often debating with myself (I like to do that, I tend to win more that way 
) as to whether I should migrate over to Chrome, after all FireFox has been one of, nay THE best browser I have used. Leaving it is not something I take lightly.
It wasn’t until I read this post that I decided that I should take the plunge, and I have.
Sony to Reboot PS3 browser?
by The-Twitching-Peanut on Mar.09, 2010, under General News, Tech
Following from the Sony redesign of their US blog it would appear that one of the staff, Jeff Rubenstein, has dropped an interesting titbit of information; it would appear that
“… we’ll have a more comprehensive PS3-browser version coming later this year.”
Now obviously this is by no means indicative that a new browser will be definitely winging its way to us, after all unless an official announcement is made then all we can assume is that at the very least Sony may decide to release a totally new browser (a Firefox based browser would be EPIC!) or just make a few simple adjustments in the form of a patch (more likely).
But what strikes me like a wet sponge to the head is the possibility that perhaps Sony are going to have two different version of browsers, a stripped down basic one and a premium edition with added features which would coincide with the much rumoured premium networking services that are supposedly being researched at the moment.
Couple this with the impending 3D update that is due to hit the Network this Summer, this looks to be an interesting year for PS3 owners.
2010 Gaming previews.
by The-Twitching-Peanut on Feb.18, 2010, under Game Review
So along with the plethora of fantastic games being released this year we are being blessed with, amongst others, Heavy Rain, Final Fantasy XIII, GT5 and Red Dead Redemption.
Heavy Rain
Heavy Rain
So long and thanks for all the fish!
by The-Twitching-Peanut on Feb.07, 2010, under Tech
Well it was inevitable wasn’t it? Seeing a major company like Google phasing out support for Internet Explorer 6 because of the plethora of holes inside the software (it puts swiss Cheese to shame!); as well as the French and German governments issuing public health warnings over the failing browser, it should really be telling the devout IE fanboys that perhaps their perfect little world is not really so perfect.
Internet Explorer logo
According to Aunty as of March 1 Google services like Docs will no longer function properly, and, whilst this may not sound the final death knell for the flagging browser it will undoubtedly deter a lot of people in using it. Hopefully they will see sense and head towards the warm loving glow and embrace an alternate browser like the super sleek Firefox, or the pasty faced Google Chrome. Hell, even of it forces people to upgrade to IE 8 then that is better than nothing.
So, for all that is good and holy on the internet I implore you to see sense and ditch IE6 now before the whole of the universe implodes in a messy fireball because of all the pr0n you’ve been looking at.
Or you might end up getting a warning at work like this guy did.
Do you wipe? iDo!
by The-Twitching-Peanut on Jan.29, 2010, under Tech
Wait! What? There was an Apple press conference? Why didn’t anyone tell me about it?
Okay, so most of us saw the recent announcement by Mr Jobs but for those that haven’t you’re not missing much. They’ve basically taken a Netbook laptop and a Wacom Cintiq and, following a candlelit dinner and a dirty movie the result of which is the offspring that only such a debauched evening could produce in the form of the iPad, which to be honest, sounds like a ladies product.
2010 Tech predictions: Gaming Hardware
by The-Twitching-Peanut on Jan.20, 2010, under Tech
So 2010 is upon us and that means a brand new Year in Technology. With the recent CES trade show in LA, companies from around the world are plying their wares in the hope of getting the media abuzz with what is to come as well as forcing the salivating consumers to part with their hard earned money.
Now whether your a gamer, an avid tech nerd or someone who is observing this from a position of ignorance in this then perhaps you should carry on reading, for I am about to offer my 2010 tech predictions.
Assassin’s Creed 2
by The-Twitching-Peanut on Jan.17, 2010, under Game Review
Dashing through dark alley’s shrouded in my White cloak, I slowly ebbed towards to my target. Standing, at the entrance to one of the most prestigious Venetian parties of the year I spot him through the harlots, jokers and guards scouring the area for me, standing atop a gangway leading to a ship waiting for departure.
I slink my way through the throbbing crowd, surreptitiously avoiding the fire-breathers whilst blending with the Courtesans when the guards unnervingly pass me, so close that I can almost smell their foetid breath.
Eventually my quarry steps fourth to address the crowd, the banter dies away and all that is left is the gentle lapping of the water on the side of the rocks with the light from the fire rippling on the glass like surface; he launches into his speech with typical Italian gust-au.
Looking around I notice he’s too far for me to leap, the entrance to the walkway is heavily guarded that a direct frontal assault would be suicidal and throwing a knife would not guarantee the demise of my sport. Slowly I raise my arm, cocking the firing mechanism on my concealed gun and take aim. Waiting for the moment to strike I wait for the overhead fireworks to reach a crescendo and then; I gently depress the trigger.
Assassin's Creed 2 Ezio fighting
As my victim falls to the ground I turn and flee only to be confronted by squad of Venice’s finest Palatial Guards, but rather than get bogged down in a rather one sided and very messy fight I chuck a smoke bomb disorienting them and take to the nearby cart parked conveniently alongside a wall allowing me to leap to the rooftop above. I reach the roof and begin flicking in between the chimney stacks trying to dodge the archers but I soon realise the futility of trying to outrun the guards that I take the only plausible root. I sprint for the edge of the rooftops and take a leap of faith into the river below and stay submerged between the passing gondola’s until I hear the guards walk off praising themselves for thinking that they have killed me.
I surface and make my way to the far shore and return to my hideout to inform my contractor that the target is no longer with us.
This is 15th Century Renaissance Italy.
This is Assassin’s Creed 2.
Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2
by The-Twitching-Peanut on Nov.11, 2009, under Game Review
In the Beginning
- Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2
If you can block out the irritating honking of the incessant fanboys stating that the CoD series is literally the best thing since sliced bread (seriously, how do they get it in the bag without breaking it!?), and, can actually look for a video on YouTube without having to wade through an endless sea of ‘Plays of the Week’, to finally sit down to analyse the very core of the game you’ll understand that, yes, this is a good series especially since it broke away from the WW2 FPS era (that has been whored out more than a hooker on a BOGOF evening) but does it really deserve the pedestal that fanboys have placed it so highly on?
WET
by The-Twitching-Peanut on Nov.04, 2009, under Game Review
Imagine if you will a cake (there is always cake!) and that this cake is covered in delicious chocolate smothered over a delectable filling, have that vision in your head? Good.
Now, remove the delectable filling and replace it with Marmite and what do you have? You have the bitter taste of disappointment coupled with the realisation that you are indulging in something which looked so good but fails at the first bite.
Yes, you’re playing WET.
Rubi, the main protagonist.
