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Brian is a first year undergraduate student studying Computer Science at King's College London, who has a passion for technology and gaming (which he spends too much time doing!). Brian chose to study Computer Science to pursue his love of programming and web development.
Brian is a Microsoft certified technician in supporting Windows XP, Vista, Server 2003 and Server 2008, and on top of his degree is currently training to become an Apple service engineer for both Macintosh computers, and Apple portable devices such as iPods, and the iPhone.
Brian once stepped back onto a soldering iron whilst working.
London, England
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100,000 websites destroyed by hackers
As many as 100,000 websites have been destroyed by hackers targeting server virtualisation software HyperVM, which powers most virtual private server (VPS) hosting companies.Most of the VPS systems hosted by Vaserv, and its sister companies CheapVPS and FSCKVPS were taken offline, with data on some of its servers destroyed without... Read on »
Neowin Reviews: Griffin Clarifi iPhone case
Now - I know what you're probably thinking - "It's just a case, how can anything be really special about it?". Well this isn't just any iPhone case, it's the Clarifi from Griffin, but I'll come to that later.First, we'll start with the basics: What's in the box. Well, in... Read on »
Sony movies pulled from Xbox 360's Netflix service
Today, Microsoft released the New Xbox Experience - refreshed software for the Xbox 360 console which brings several new features - including, for users in the US, access to the ever-popular Netflix service.However, due to complex licensing issues, instead of getting access to everything the service has to offer, Xbox... Read on »
Activision may charge for user-created content
One of the most popular features of Activision's Guitar Hero: World Tour is the option to share and download content created by other users (as well as uploading your own original content), however, the features popularity may take a dive if Activision go through with their latest crazy idea: to... Read on »
Microsoft: We're prepared to do another NXE
Whilst Xbox 360 owners everywhere are eagerly awaiting November 19th, Microsoft have stated in an interview that, if there is a strong enough demand for it, they are prepared to do the whole thing again in 2-3 years.While this may be good news for current owners, it doesn't make good... Read on »
Activision cleans up at Golden Joystick Awards
Activision has quite literally cleaned up at the 26th Golden Joystick awards today, scooping, among others, the award for best publisher. The Call of Duty series took most of the "for games" awards - Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare picked up 4 awards, including "Multiplayer game of the year",... Read on »
Sony patents user-customizable, motion sensitive controller
Sony has successfully patented a new controller design which breaks apart, allowing the user to customize it, and reconfigure it depending on the style of game they are playing.The controller is essentially two Wii-Mote style sections with faceplates, which can be connected in a variety of positions. The controller has... Read on »