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  1. Correct Way to Charge an iPod?

    Apple · Applemedia · · posted by Cliff · from the proper-care-and-feeding dept. · 107 comments
    JAHA wonders: "I've seen two schools of thought regarding the proper method for charging an ipod so as to maximize the lifetime of the battery: let the iPod completely drain before re-charging; or keep the iPod completely charged as often as possible (i.e. leave it charging while you listen to it if you can). There doesn't seem to be any official word from Apple on their website, so I was hoping the smart people here could clear it up for me." For those looking for a definitive resource on the proper care and feeding of your iPod batteries, try this site.

  2. Yet Another K6 Series From AMD

    Amd · · posted by ryuzaki0 · from the hope-they-skip-the-"K9"-generation- dept. · 100 comments
    EricFenderson writes: "AMD has released the K6-2+ and the K6-III+ for use in notebooks. It's made with a .18 micron process, has on-die cache, and has new power-saving technology called PowerNow. Reports say it's only being sold to companies integrating notebooks, but Tom's Hardware says it would be great as a system upgrade, and AMD should also be selling to retailers. Petition?" If you're nursing along a Socket 7 system especially, this series should be intriguing. The long-awaited notebook chip is noteworthy for having 32 power levels to choose from - maybe those all-day notebooks will really appear.

  3. GNU/Hurd Web Server Online

    Gnu · · posted by ryuzaki0 · from the fun-with-new-servers dept. · 361 comments
    Ross Vandegrift writes "Jeff Baily sent an email to the Hurd development list today announcing he has put up a GNU/Hurd webserver. Not much content there, but the fact that it is up is incredible alone. Keep up the good work Hurd! "

  4. Overclockers "Stick it to the man"

    Tech · Technology · · posted by CmdrTaco · from the stuff-ti-read dept. · 123 comments
    i0n writes "The Chicago Tribune has an interesting article about overclocking that talks of how gamers overclock their machines not only to save money, but out of spite towards the processor industry. "