MHF Tech Show Episode 19 Show Notes

News:

OMG! DropBox(an online file storage service) was hacked! However, they will be introducing new security features such as two factor authentication, monitoring log-ins and the option to change your password, although you should change your password right away.

Crucial make some good solid state drives(SSDs), but they have just launched their V4(value) range of SSDs. The range starts with the 32GB SSD which is available right now for £33, and goes up to the 256GB version for approximately £122(please note: prices have been converted from US dollars to pounds)

If you want to get your hands on Star Wars:The Old Republic, then you might be able to do so very soon. From this autumn, you will be able to play this RPG for free, but you will be limited to level 50 and will not have access to all of the features that it offers.

In the lead-up to the release of Steam for Linux, Valve(the company behind steam) have proved that Left 4 Dead 2 on Linux outperforms Left 4 Dead 2 on Windows.

Review corner:

In this episode, we reviewed AirParrot . It’s available for $10(£7) for your Mac or PC. It allows you to stream your computer screen to your TV Wirelessly using the latest Apple TV box. You don’t need to have Mountain Lion installed on your Mac or have the latest mac in order to use it either. We gave it a Try It recommendation.

The odd box:

Today’s stories – German scientists invented a secure code making method called quantum key distribution(QKD)

Zombie ants being taken over by a brain-eating fungus

Theearch for extra-terrestrial intelligence(SETI) finally finds a signal

picks of the week:

Adi’s Pick – WUBI (Windows-based UBuntu Installer)

Chris’ Pick – Zotac ZT-50302-10M GF GTX 560Ti AMP! 1GB DDR5 Graphics Card

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