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Elgato’s standalone HD60 S+ capture device allows the recording and streaming of video from PCs and game consoles via HDMI. It’s a compact unit that’s portable and easy to connect.I’ve recently had a timely Internet upgrade giving me access to Australia’s long-overdue (and still rather unimpressive, even after nine years of effort) National Broadband Network. … Continue Reading ››

Game Reviews, Gaming, General

Snowrunner PS4 review

May 17, 2020 Vic B'Stard

SnowRunner is the follow-up to Saber Entertainment’s Spintires: MudRunner. This new entry in the off-road trucking series adds snow to the mud, water and generally inhospitable terrain of its predecessors.Exclusively on Windows PC’s, the original Spintires featured Russian trucks negotiating some of the roughest terrain ever seen in a video game. A mixture of frustrating … Continue Reading ››

General, Technology

Gigabyte Aero 17 HDR Laptop review

May 14, 2020 Vic B'Stard

Premier Taiwanese PC component manufacturer, Gigabyte, recently sent over one of their Aero 17 HDR laptops for us to take a look at. Whilst Gigabyte’s Aorus brand (which include Laptops, motherboards, GPU’s and even power supplies) caters for gamers, Aero products are geared towards creative professionals.The Gigabyte Aero 17 HDR is a stylish-looking laptop. The … Continue Reading ››

Game Reviews, Gaming, General, Technology

HTC’s Vive Sync VR meeting app enters open beta (video review)

May 8, 2020 Vic B'Stard

HTC have opened up the beta of their new virtual reality meeting app, Vive Sync. Owners of Vive VR kits can now try out this new virtual meeting space for free.

Whilst baseball may lack the continuous … Continue Reading ››

General, Technology

D-Link DWR-956 4G LTE Wi-Fi AC1200 Router review

April 30, 2020 Vic B'Stard

It’s quite possible, with the kids at home and you working from home, that the ADSL Internet connection isn’t cutting the mustard these days. Or maybe, you need access to Internet supplied by your company to work at home. Maybe you just need a portable office setup that affords you both wireless Internet and a … Continue Reading ››

Game Reviews, Gaming, General

Soundart PC VR review

April 27, 2020 Vic B'Stard

Soundart joins Audioshield and the revered Beat Saber as another music-based VR game-come-dance-fitness title.The VR equivalent of the Guitar Hero/Rock Band craze of a decade ago, the VR hitting-things-to-music genre shows no signs of abating. And it’s understandable.

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