Incase you have been living under a rock

Good Day Gamers and Fellow G33ks. If you don't fit into these of these two categories assimilate immediately so you still may enjoy what I am about to tell you about.

Steam has been at it again with outrageous deals. If you ever didnt' get a game because Money was tight, or you were afraid you would loose the disc, etc. Fear no longer, Steam is having huge discounts on every type of game imaginable some of these packages you can get $300 of games for $49 or so.

So go check it out, there is something for practically everyone!

Games under $10

Games under $5

All Sales

Enjoy.

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D4RK_4NG3L
Computer Psychiatrist
"I help Computers with user problems"
Http://www.CoolTechSpot.com

On second thought...

If you want to sacrifice 700+ Mb to the Failure Gods feel free however, if you are looking for a good game experience, with real potential run the other direction.

This being said, if you have a website, and do reviews, this is a great target for all your anger of fail games.

MOH beta Uber fail. Ohh and if you play the game, be ware the game engine is paranoid of you talking people and if you press y will make really hard for you to return to game without a three finger salute. I am the only survivor of the y key of doom.

Now back to playing Mechwarrior: Living Ledgends

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D4RK_4NG3L
Computer Psychiatrist
"I help Computers with user problems"
Http://www.CoolTechSpot.com

Free MOH beta keys.

So you wanted to try the new beta MOH?

One cool cat has found a loophole!

"Plates_of_Chips
Location: UK

Anyone Who Wants a Beta Key.
1- Go to http://www.gamespot.com/eve...
take a new username or use you already have, to take beta code for cc4

2-Now use your beta code @ Beta Key Redemption | Medal of Honor

Just got code for PS3 and PC, downloaded and installed PS3 one but I need Bad Company 2 VIP to use early access.

Hope it works for you guys."

So head on over get a key and join us in game.

Drama Free Gamers!

Ciao 4 Now

http://forums.electronicarts.co.uk/medal-honor-series/1175669-anyone-who-wants-beta-key.html
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D4RK_4NG3L Computer Psychiatrist "I help Computers with user problems" Http://www.CoolTechSpot.com

Mad Game Sales

GoGamer, and Steam both having crazy cheap sales take advantage!!

http://www.GoGamer.com and http://store.steampowered.com

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D4RK_4NG3L
Computer Psychiatrist
"I help Computers with user problems"
Http://www.CoolTechSpot.com

Mercenaries 2 Multiplayer Fix

So I have had Mercenaries 2 World In Flames for a while, however my friend just got it on sale from Xfire.

He wanted to Co-op really bad so I figured why not. We went to connect to each other however its was not working. So we both made sure to install the 1.1 patch (Which you can find here)

So some of you may have run into this error it says something like "your version is incompatible with the server's version"

I have something that may help you fix it. I created this registry file, and it fixed my friends computer and we were able to play co op together. Both you and your friend run this registry file, and as long as you have both patched you should be able to play co op together.

As always back up your reg before running this file in case it doesn't work as you hoped. (Disclaimer)

Click Here to Download the Fix. Install this fix by merging/running the file. You can do this by double clicking the file if that doesn't work right click and select merge.

Let us know if it worked by leaving a comment or contacting me.
This is a CoolTechSpot Exclusive fix created by me D4RK_4NG3L.

Outrageous Gaming Deals

http://ping.fm/USxqc

Outragous Game Deals!

So this Valentine season seems like there are lots of great deals, however I noticed GoGamer.com bringing it home with some really great ones.

GoGamer.com PC Games!

Have you guys found some great deals? Share them in the comments.

Dirt2 Autosave Corruption Fix (Exclusive File)

It seems like just yesterday I was telling you about a fix for Dirt2... Oh wait it was. Well, a day later I got the autosave corrupted error.

So I looked around and from a few fixed on the net I combined them into one uber fix that not only gave me my level back but also my money and cars.

I figured I would share the fix with you other unlucky gamers that may have run into the same problem.

As always back up your saves before you do this fix even though I have build a autobackup into the fix please do not rely on that as your only backup method. Your are using this fix at your own risk. If the file you downloaded doesn't have only this code below its been tampered with.

This fix is for VISTA and WIN7 Only !

Click here to download the fix then run the bat as administrator

Here is the code incase your curious whats in the bat

@echo off

Echo D4RK_4NG3L's Dirt2 Corruption fix. For Vista and Windows 7

Echo Check out CoolTechSpot.com for more cool Stuff

Echo Do not run this if you aren't experiencing

Echo The Autosave Corruption issue

Echo ---------------------------------------------------------

Echo When prompted Choose D for Directory

Echo As always listen to my disclaimer at

Echo http://www.youtube.com/user/DeLaguna#p/a/u/0/giOGzr4AfaE

Echo ---------------------------------------------------------

xcopy "C:\Users\%username%\Documents\My Games\DiRT2\savegame" "C:\Users\%username%\Documents\My Games\DiRT2_Bak\savegame" /S /Y

xcopy "C:\Users\%username%\Documents\My Games\DiRT2\savegame" "C:\Users\%username%\Documents\My Games\DiRT2_Bak\savegame_Bak" /S

Del "C:\Users\%username%\Documents\My Games\DiRT2_Bak\savegame\Autosave0\NXDSMWW"

Del "C:\Users\%username%\Documents\My Games\DiRT2_Bak\savegame\Autosave1\NXDSMWW"

Del "C:\Users\%username%\Documents\My Games\DiRT2\savegame"

Echo Your old save has been saved in:

Echo C:\Users\%username%\Documents\My Games\DiRT2_Bak\savegame_Bak

Echo Leave this window open

Echo Run the game create a new profile

Echo Enter the first race, then you can retire

Echo Or finish the race & exit correctly using the menus

Echo Then return here and press any key

Echo ---------------------------------------------------------

Pause

Echo When prompted Choose D for Directory

xcopy "C:\Users\%username%\Documents\My Games\DiRT2_Bak\savegame" "C:\Users\%username%\Documents\My Games\DiRT2\savegame" /S /Y

Del "C:\Users\%username%\Documents\My Games\DiRT2_Bak\savegame"

Echo Congratulations your corruption should have been fixed, however

Echo If it isn't you have a copy of your original files at

Echo C:\Users\%username%\Documents\My Games\DiRT2_Bak\savegame_bak

Echo So don't run this again unless you back that folder up manually

Echo Press any key to end

ECho ---------------------------------------------------------

Pause

End

Till Next Time

Dirt 2 Won't Start Fix

I am sure you have all been there you get this great game, download and install it, and the loading screen comes up... SWEET Dirt 2 in all its pixelicious glory finally on my machine! And theres your destop. Wait, Ahh it must just be playing with me, I will start it again, heres the awesome title Dirt2 and here comes the.. crash to desktop? This can't be its brand new!

So yes this is the experience even the most tech savvy of us get from time to time. My latest one as you can guess Dirt2. I actually could play the game, then one day it wouldn't start. Figuring it may be a process conflict, I found a solution that has allowed me to play it. Game Booster From the same people that I get my Smart Defrag. I ran that bad boy, made one edit to it services, and it ran like a charm. (The edit I made was when you click edit services, I changed "IPBusEnum=1" on my operating system section to "IPBusEnum=0" because it was hanging on resuming to normal mode.

So now before I play Dirt2, I run Game Booster and I can play it fine. Hopefully the boys over at Codemaster will figure out how to make their game more compatible but in the meantime I love this little program, it also helps with performace because it turns off services you don't need while gaming :)
Till Next Time... Ciao.

Red Faction Guerrilla GFWL Fix

Some people who bought Red Faction: Guerrilla on steam have run into a problem updating Games For Widows Live, and therefore could not play multiplayer.

If you are experiencing this problem, open up a run command, then:

If you have Vista/Win7 64 bit type this:
"C:\Users\%username%\AppData\Local\Microsoft\XLive\Updates\54510837\Content\rfg_updater.exe" /f "C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\red faction guerrilla"

If you have Vista/Win7 32 bit type this:
"C:\Users\%username%\AppData\Local\Microsoft\XLive\Updates\54510837\Content\rfg_updater.exe" /f "C:\Program Files\Steam\steamapps\common\red faction guerrilla"

Let me know how this works for you.
It fixed my problem.

Why you should use technology wisely

This Is a good example of why you should be responsible when you drive, don't text or do other things that take you attention away from driving. As always Viewer's Discretion is advised.

John & Ken Interview Jamie Jungers Tiger Woods Mistress #4

I usually abstain from topics like this because I think there is so many things that are more important to address, however I do love when John & Ken attack a topic. So I will share this with you.

Mistress #4: Jamie Jungers bragged that she had naked pictures of Tiger Woods. The Jungers's family has known this for a long time.

Jamie Jungers's ex-fiance / Derrik Schmit was furious with , because she had been cheating on him, then the tabloids ambushed him. Jamie's mom and sister told Jamie Jungers's, over thanksgiving that they were going to go public with the story if she doesn't.

Video interview with Aunt, Uncle, and Cousins all confirms the opposite side saying that Jamie is lying.

Jamie swears a lot, and repeated says she has a PR agent and Lawyers.

"She thought it was going to be a one night stand."

It is alleged by Jamie's Aunt that Jamie took naked pictures of Tiger Woods with her cell phone when he had passed out drunk one night.

Jamie denies that she has naked photos of him.

To listen to the show Click Here the interview with her is at 20:33 and ends at around 27:00 in this clip.

There are also rumors are that nude photos of Tiger sent to Playgirl. (unsubstantiated by anyone)

One site that has also mentioned John and Ken's Interview is

http://www.RadarOnline.com

Corrections about Facebook's new privacy settings.

So I saw someone on my Facebook friends that is helping spread the lie about Facebook's privacy settings.
Not wanting to see a friend make a fool of themselves I tried to show him the truth.. didn't work very well.
...
[18:35] Florentino Ezra Anthony DeLaguna: uhh not true please do your research.
[18:36] Scott Weiner: what are you talking about
[18:36] Florentino Ezra Anthony DeLaguna: your status message.
[18:36] Scott Weiner: which is what
[18:36] Florentino Ezra Anthony DeLaguna: about facebook and google.
[18:37] Scott Weiner: please go away
[18:37] Florentino Ezra Anthony DeLaguna: lol ... just trying to keep you from looking stupid..
[18:37] Florentino Ezra Anthony DeLaguna: geez 
[18:37] Scott Weiner: whatever
[18:37] Florentino Ezra Anthony DeLaguna: lol
[18:38] Meebo Message: Scott Weiner is offline
[18:39] Florentino Ezra Anthony DeLaguna: " Important Privacy AnnouncementWorried about search engines? Your information is safe.There have been misleading rumors recently about Facebook indexing all your information on Google. This is not true. Facebook created public search listings in 2007 to enable people to search for your name and see a link to your Facebook profile. They will still only see a basic set of information."




Anyways as you can see Facebook is already trying to set the record straight but people will continue to be ignorant as long as they choose to be. 


the Quote straight from Facebook.
"Important Privacy Announcement

Worried about search engines? Your information is safe.

There have been misleading rumors recently about Facebook indexing all your information on Google. This is not true. Facebook created public search listings in 2007 to enable people to search for your name and see a link to your Facebook profile. They will still only see a basic set of information."

Have a great day,
Ciao

Google Chrome Gets Extensions!!!

Tuesday, December 8, 2009 | 6:36 AM Google Chrome released their newest beta, which includes extensions, and boy are there a lot of them.

Click here to install Chrome beta, http://www.google.com/intl/en/landing/chrome/beta/ and here to see their blog post about the new extensions.. http://chrome.blogspot.com/2009/12/google-chrome-for-holidays-mac-linux.html
oh and click here for the extensions. https://chrome.google.com/extensions

Enjoy.. Will you be dumping your Firefox? Sound off tell me why or why not.

Confirmed Any Android Can Get Google Maps with Navigation

A little while ago Google release a Driving directions for Google maps with the release of the Motorola Droid. Well since then they have released it on the Android Market for all android users to enjoy.

Thank You Google. Now every one not just the hackers will get to enjoy some Google Maps Awesomeness.

Pictures coming soon..

Dr. Suzanna Gratia Hupp points out the truth.

Some of the most honest stuff I have ever heard.
Makes you think. She also points out some of the most controversial points of owning guns. Namely the fact that guns aren't only there to protect us from everyday criminals, but at times from the criminals in the government, and to defend ourselves from tyranny.

Search for the truth with an open mind.




I know that many of you may not agree however I point this out because I believe people should know the facts, and do research. This is especially important when it comes to defending your self and others from harm.

The Government doesn't want you to be able to defend yourself.




Sad. What do you think?

Found the easiest way to update G1 Google Nav

This post was taken from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=583684

theomajigga  Senior Member   Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Hudson, WI Posts: 140

[ROM] Navigation add-on for any 1.6 Rom! Market fixed!! 11/19/09!! !!THIS NAVIGATION IS !!ONLY!! FOR THE USA!! !!Paid apps work!! Facebook has now been removed!! Hey guys, After a longs day of work, I got it. Put together a recovery flash-able zip file to add the new Google navigation. REQS: 1. Dream or Sapphire/Magic/Mt3G 2. 1.6 Rom as a minimum 3. Custom recovery either Amon's or Cyanogen's 4. A brain 5. The download at the end of the post STEPS: 1. Download this for most Donut builds (Cyanogen based). (also attached now  ) 2. Place in the root of your sdcard 3. Reboot in recovery 3. Select chose update.zip (or rename the downloaded file to update.zip) 4. Select update_navigation.zip 5. Reboot Extended steps: If "Navigate" doesn't show up the first time: 1. Go to settings 2. Click on applications 3. Click on Manage applications 4. scroll to apps 5. click on Maps 6. Clear data OR 1. Install Google Voice 2. Uninstall Google Voice 3. Reinstall Google Voice ****MOST IMPORTANT PART**** Thanks: Cyanogen and Amon for their recovery images. followinginsanity for his updates to build props community for helping test and get it goooinnggggg!! clyde8 for the better build string Brut.al for the (possible) navigation out of USA! Donation shout-outs: Suma Software Inc If you actually feel like donating to my trip fund go ahead and click here!! !THANKS! AND ENJOY Q&A Q: Why was facebook removed?? A: it caused to many issues, and the market one works fine. Q: What is the latest changes?? A: I removed the build.prop file completely in hopes that it will work without it, did for me... you tell me  Q: What took so long?!?! A: I had H1N1, b|0W me. Q: Does this work with AOSP? A: doesn't look like it, at least not so far, I did adjust some build props right from them but never got any feedback to let it out to the masses. Q: Does this break CM-Updater? A: No, it shouldn't. Q: Do i need to reflash this every time? A: if you want navigation, yes. Every update reverts the build props back to the old ones. Q: Does this work outside of the USA? A: Yes. BUT BUT BUT BUT BUT BUT BUT BUT BUT YOU MUST FOLLOW THESE DIRECTIONS EXACTLY! 1. First navigate between 2 USA addresses (just enter them in to get the navigate option to show up) 2. Make a shortcut on your home screen with the address you want to navigate to. 3. Make sure turn by turn is checked. 4 click it nub. 5. drive to the location 6. brag "o mai android is wai b3tt3r thian UR ip0ne." 7. hope to god it brings you back home, otherwise buy a map. If your paid apps are not working, either wait until midnight, for caches to clear, or flash from scratch... IE: recovery - rooted cyano - Cyano update - navi update (p.s not responsible if you drive over a bridge following the GPS, that's stupidity) (p.p.s don't brick your shaz and blame me or anyone else for that matter, you blew it) Attached Files update_navigation.zip (1.97 MB, 129 views) __________________ ROM: Cyanogen's Latest + my navigation patch. rooted MyTouch-3g SPL: Hakyro's Death SPL Recovery: Amon's 1.2.3G Twitter: Follow me! Donate to my trip fund!

Navigation Comes to G1 (android)

With the release of the Verizon Droid, Google released a new maps program with that phone that allows you to get turn by turn directions. Of course the rest of the Android users didn't get this yet. So because of the open nature of Android, we have figured out how to port this maps to the HTC Dream/T-Mobile G1.

I don't take credit for figuring it out the great Android community at XDA developer forums did that, however I do want to share it with you, in a nice format that makes it easy.

The only prerequisite is that you must have rooted your phone already. If you need help with that. plaese go here. http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/index.php/Full_Update_Guide_-_G1/Dream_Firmware_to_CyanogenMod

They say you need to be running the custom rom "CyanogenMod 4.2.3.1" however if you back up first you can probably run it on any rom.

ink to the file.

How to install

1. Unzip Google_Maps_with_Nav.zip
   
2. Run Part 1.bat
   
3. When prompted to press any key, do it.
   
4. Don't Panic! The phone will reboot automatically.
   
5. When your phone is running again, run Part 2.bat
   
6. When prompted to press any key,
   
7. The installation process is done.
   

Using the turn by turn navigation.

1. Make sure GPS is enabled
   
2. Open Maps and press OK
   
3. Press Menu
   
4. Select Directions
   
5. Enter an end point
   
6. Click Go
   
7. Now Just under "Show on map", click Navigate.
   
8. If you don't have the voice codec installed it will prompt you to install the voice codec. Do this.
   
9. Use this responsibly and enjoy.
   

If you have CyanogenMod 4.2.5 then you should probably follow these instructions.

These instructions below were written by theomajigga over at XDA developer forums

"Hey guys,

After a longs day of work, I got it.

Put together a recovery flash-able zip file to add the new Google navigation.

REQS:

1. Dream or Sapphire/Magic/Mt3G

2. 1.6 Rom as a minimum

3. Custom recovery either Amon's or Cyanogen's

4. A brain

5. The download at the end of the post

STEPS:

1. Download this for most Donut builds (Cyanogen based). (also attached now  )

2. Place in the root of your sdcard

3. Reboot in recovery

3. Select chose update.zip (or rename the downloaded file to update.zip)

4. Select update_navigation.zip

5. Reboot

Extended steps:

If "Navigate" doesn't show up the first time:

1. Go to settings

2. Click on applications

3. Click on Manage applications

4. scroll to apps

5. click on Maps

6. Clear data

OR

1. Install Google Voice

2. Uninstall Google Voice

3. Reinstall Google Voice"

Let me know what works for you..

Can Technology Help Rescue Madeleine McCann?

Because I think we should all do out part to help others when possible, I would like you to take a moment to watch this video.






You could be the hero if you know something that will help bring this girl back to her family.

Tell everyone you know to watch this video. Hope for the best. Our hearts go out to her and her family.

Social Impact of Internet and Computer Technology

I have done research on the social impact of internet and computer technology. I found that many people have not tackled this topic as a whole. Most people have looked at small pieces of technology, and how their innovation has impacted specific human behaviors, however they fail to address the bigger picture.

Socially, internet and computer technology is what the viewer or user makes of it. As with any tool this technology can have positive and negative affects on a person's life. It can be used to help someone get close to people just as much as it can be used to help push themselves away from human interaction. In life, it is one choice among many. I hope to show people that they are making that choice, in hopes that they will review it, and make the choice that brings them closer to their goals.

If you understand the preceding paragraph, the rest of my article is my explanation. If you are still reading, you are probably curious as to how I substantiate my claims above.

My website and my previous posts will undoubtedly show that I am a technophile, commonly referred to as a geek. I use computers on a daily basis. There are many people who would say that computers are causing people to be anti-social and forgo interaction with the "outside world." They would be right about that fact. We live in an age where it is very easy to not leave the comfort and security of ones own home. For the serious recluse groceries can be ordered online and delivered to their kitchen or door step. Most bills can be paid online, and many people can work from home online. For a reclusive person, it is now easier than ever to comfortably avoid society, however I would like to stress that its a choice.

The people who say the internet and computer technology isolates people from the rest of the society are not taking into account the fact that people have and make a personal choice. Just as some people use the internet to avoid society, internet can also be used to interact with society. I would be willing to bet that it has caused more social interaction, rather than less. For every person who chooses not to leave their house, there are probably a hundred who have reached out, posting a video on YouTube or joining a social network. Innovations, on the internet and with computers, are used to further communication and increase social connections.

I am an excellent example of my point. Growing up, all I knew was a small, art based beach town in California. I knew a small group of people and had only a few friends. It was not until I got on the internet that I really started to meet people from all over the world. I now have friends in Australia, the UK, Canada, Brazil, and many other places. I may never be able to meet my friends face to face, but because of the internet, I now share stories, pictures, and fun with them.

I am an avid gamer and I have played with people all over the world. I have even used the internet to find a group locally that I could LAN party with. I have also used the internet to share my experiences & opinions with my readers. As I have said before, the internet and computer technology has a different value for every single user.

I have always liked the bell curve. It allows me to stay positive. The link between a bell curve and a positive outlook may not be immediately clear. I look at everything as a bell curve following a simplified version of the Central Limit Theorem called the Three-sigma rule (also called empirical rule). This rule simply states that in normal distribution, nearly all values lie within three standard deviations of the mean (average). I am using Positive people Negative people, and Neutral as my deviations to illustrate the type of people in the world using the internet.

I believe that .2% of the people in the world will use the internet for something absolutely, abhorrently negative, or to isolate themselves. Another 4.2% are also not really up to any good, so in all that makes 4.4% that are probably negative. I do not see is as a truly terrible thing, because a bitter taste will foster a greater appreciation of the sweet. 27.2% of people are out there doing the absolute opposite. These people are being super-positive, writing blogs, searching for "the truth," doing research, founding organizations, helping others. So this, leaves 68.2% of people just being normal. Between the amazingly positive and the normal, 95.4% of people use the internet as a tool to connect to others, make new friendships, buy and sell goods, and generally help the world function. This means that 95.4% or more of the people are not doing something negative. If you have been doing the math you will notice that .2% is missing. This is because there are .2% of people that are fringe users who's activities cannot be generalized or easily identified.

Basically I believe that out of every hundred people on the internet, ninety five people and 1 child, are not doing something negative. That leaves four people and one midget are doing something negative. Of course someone somewhere is still making up their mind what they are going to do. Overall thats a pretty good use of the technology.

The social nature of the internet and computer technologies stand them apart from other technology. This technology arose from the need to share information in a bidirectional manner. Where TV and radio, to a large extent, are used almost entirely to push information out, the internet is a give and take of information. The internet allows the easy cross reference and validation of most information.

It has been proven that humans are naturally social creatures, and statistics show this. It took radio thirty-eight years to reach fifty million listeners. It took television thirteen years, and cable only took ten. It only took the internet five years to reach fifty million users.

It is said that the active users on Facebook doubles every six months. Networking sites, dating sites, Chat Rooms, and YouTube have made it increasingly easy to socialize and meet many new people, people that we might never have had the chance to meet. However this does come with drawbacks. For instance, the more such technology proliferates, the less pivacy people seem to have. Colleges and employers are beginning to look up future students and employees on the internet to help determine their moral character. Think of that next time you post a drunken frat party photo, or an off color joke. Remember you are the sum total of your actions. The more of these actions that end up online, the world gets a better picture of just who you are.

So how do you use the internet?