Behind the Webb: Got Your Back

Webb’s mirror, made of 18 individual segments, will be folded up inside the rocket that carries the telescope into orbit. Engineers are constructing the frame at the back of the mirror that will adjust Webb’s segments to achieve a single perfect focus.

“Behind the Webb” is an ongoing series that follows the construction of the Webb Space Telescope, Hubble’s successor. Find more episodes at Hubblesite.org.

“Behind the Webb” archive: http://webbtelescope.org/webb_telescope/behind_the_webb/archive

Behind the Webb: Stretching Webb’s Wings

Webb’s protective sunshield will be folded up inside the rocket that carries it into orbit. Engineers explain the process of unfurling the sunshield from a million miles away.

“Behind the Webb” is an ongoing series that follows the construction of the Webb Space Telescope, Hubble’s successor. Find more episodes at Hubblesite.org.

“Behind the Webb” archive: http://webbtelescope.org/webb_telescope/behind_the_webb/archive

Behind the Webb: Not So Heavy Metal

Webb’s perfectly polished, highly reflective mirrors start their life as a pile of rubble, mined from a desert in Utah. Join “Behind the Webb” as we explore a beryllium mining operation.

“Behind the Webb” is an ongoing series that follows the construction of the Webb Space Telescope, Hubble’s successor. Find more episodes at Hubblesite.org.

“Behind the Webb” archive: http://webbtelescope.org/webb_telescope/behind_the_webb/archive

MSI Mpower Overclocking Z87-G65 GAMING GTX 780 Lightning – Computex 2013

MSI showed up in full force for Computex 2013! In their booth we check out the Mpower Z87, Xpower Z87, the Z87-G65 GAMING, and we get to stare at a box that supposedly contains the completely re-designed GTX 780 Lightning!

WD is posting daily updates from the show to their landing page here: http://www.wdc.com/computex/

Sponsor Link 1: 15% off internal hard drives until June 16th, 2013 (US & EU only) with promocode “COMPUTEX2013” – http://wdstore.com & http://bit.ly/12qcLsk

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Plextor M6 Series – Computex 2013

Plextor M6 was a surprise to me as not that long ago Plextor released their M5 Pro Xtreme drive. Plextor is well known for their enterprise grade drives and I can’t wait to test this drive as it will be the first SSD to be tested through my new and improved testing methodology at the new studio!

WD is posting daily updates from the show to their landing page here: http://www.wdc.com/computex/

Sponsor Link 1: 15% off internal hard drives until June 16th, 2013 (US & EU only) with promocode “COMPUTEX2013” – http://wdstore.com & http://bit.ly/12qcLsk

Sponsor Link 2: Corsair Vengenace gaming peripherals. Quality peripherals with legendary Corsair customer service – http://corsair.com/vengeancegaming

Sponsor Link 3: NCIX is my favourite Canadian computer store. They’re my bros (almost literally. I have family that works there). They also ship internationally now! – http://ncix.com

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ASUS PQ321 4K LCD, Memopad 302/HD7, Transformer Book Trio, Zenbook Infinity – Computex 2013

ASUS’ booth has the MUCH anticipated PQ321 4K 31.5″ monitor on display as well as their new Memopad 302 and Memopad HD7. The Transformer Book Trio and Zenbook Infinity are also extremely cool looking!

WD is posting daily updates from the show to their landing page here: http://www.wdc.com/computex/

Sponsor Link 1: 15% off internal hard drives until June 16th, 2013 (US & EU only) with promocode “COMPUTEX2013” – http://wdstore.com & http://bit.ly/12qcLsk

Sponsor Link 2: Corsair Vengenace gaming peripherals. Quality peripherals with legendary Corsair customer service – http://corsair.com/vengeancegaming

Sponsor Link 3: NCIX is my favourite Canadian computer store. They’re my bros (almost literally. I have family that works there). They also ship internationally now! – http://ncix.com

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Computex 2013 Travel Blog Part 2

This is our first trip as a company to Computex! We’ll be blogging about the trip courtesy of Western Digital, Corsair Vengeance, and NCIX. Please take some time to check out our sponsors below!

Sponsor Link 1: 15% off internal hard drives until June 16th, 2013 (US & EU only) with promocode “COMPUTEX2013” – http://wdstore.com & http://bit.ly/12qcLsk

Sponsor Link 2: Corsair Vengenace gaming peripherals. Quality peripherals with legendary Corsair customer service – http://corsair.com/vengeancegaming

Sponsor Link 3: NCIX is my favourite Canadian computer store. They’re my bros (almost literally. I have family that works there). They also ship internationally now! – http://ncix.com

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Tt eSports Interview – Why Do you Guys Sponsor Tastosis?

We caught up with Eric Brinkley from Tt eSports to find out what’s the deal with creating gaming peripherals in collaboration with casters rather than pro players. It turns out the answer is pretty obvious.

WD is posting daily updates from the show to their landing page here: http://www.wdc.com/computex/

Sponsor Link 1: 15% off internal hard drives until June 16th, 2013 (US & EU only) with promocode “COMPUTEX2013” – http://wdstore.com & http://bit.ly/12qcLsk

Sponsor Link 2: Corsair Vengenace gaming peripherals. Quality peripherals with legendary Corsair customer service – http://corsair.com/vengeancegaming

Sponsor Link 3: NCIX is my favourite Canadian computer store. They’re my bros (almost literally. I have family that works there). They also ship internationally now! – http://ncix.com

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