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- Retro Games Controller: classic gaming for the masses
- Pay What You Want: White Hat Hacker Bundle
- 20 of The Best Star Wars Christmas Ornaments
| Retro Games Controller: classic gaming for the masses Posted: 09 Dec 2015 02:05 PM PST  A new gaming console has just appeared in the UK, and it’s aimed at nostalgic gamers who miss arcades. Learn all about this retro device in this story! Image via Cool Smartphone The gaming world has been growing non-stop for generations now, but it has always looked towards the future with the idea of predicting what is to come. THis is not the case of the Retro Games Controller, an extremely cheap gaming system (which costs only £11.95) that, instead of attempting to compete with your home consoles, aims to give older gamers a different option when it comes to enjoying games in their living-room. The Retro Games Controller is a tiny video game console built to be able to play classic titles, in the same vein of the classic arcade cabinets of the 80s, but without a physical box taking space in your living-room, and running all of the games straight from the controller itself. After supplying the controller with three AA batteries, you can plug it straight on your TV’s RCA port, and enjoy some of the simplest but most enjoyable games of the last few years. Image via Cool Smartphone The controller itself features an analog nub not unlike the ones from arcade machines, with two buttons that are used to perform the entirety of all tasks in the games, along with a select and start button. All of the games available for this console (which are over 200) have a very 80s feel to them, with retro graphics and huge pixels livening up your screen. When the console is turned on, you will be taken to a menu where you can pick your favorite titles, with games such as Racing Fighter, Aerial Warfare, Police vs Thief, PongPong, Space Base, Wonderball or Apple Chess among many others. When we say this is a very 80’s like machine, we refer to the period before the release of the NES, even, so forget the Castlevanias, Mega Man and other games like that. What is a real shame, though, is that titles like Pac-man or Donkey Kong are nowhere to be found in this machine, but both Namco and Nintendo have more of a reputation for being extremely protective of their IPs. Image via Cool Smartphone Just like we said before, this is not a gadget for gamers who already have a PS4 or Xbox One at home, but maybe for someone who was a teenager in the early 80’s and has fond memories of playing at the arcade while waiting for their pizza to be ready. This is a console for those who wish to wish to relive a time long gone, and even though the controller could be bigger, or it could have better options for a second player in several titles, this console does what it does extremely well. The games are so simple and beautiful they are timeless, and with the holiday season just around the block having such classics ready to be fired up for the entire family doesn’t sound like a bad idea at all. Forget about the loading times and the cinematic experiences, this is gaming the way it was, and just the way you remember it. Be social! Follow Walyou on Facebook and Twitter, and read more related stories at Retro Video Game System: Cartridges are back and Get a cleaner SNES & Genesis image on modern TVs with HD Retrovision. |
| Pay What You Want: White Hat Hacker Bundle Posted: 09 Dec 2015 01:10 PM PST  One of the latest additions to Walyou Deals’ eLearning category, the White Hat Hacker Bundle, is available in the Pay What You Want model, meaning that you won’t have to spend a fortune to learn about the vulnerabilities of an information system. A white hat, also known as an ethical hacker, is a computer security expert who is looking to test the information system of an organization in the search for vulnerabilities. The White Hat Hacker Bundle that’s currently available on Walyou Deals can help any beginner to become an expert in matters of security, assuming that you want to do this for a good cause. As most eLearning bundles available in our store, the White Hat Hacker Bundle doesn’t require you to have a specific experience level. On top of that, you don’t even need to pay a specific sum. Paying any amount will get you Node.js Security: Pentesting & Exploitation and Cross Site Scripting (XSS) Attacks for Pentesters, each $65 in value, but by beating the average you’ll also gain access to the following courses:
The entire value of the bundle is $765, so you’ll definitely save a lot. At press time, the average was $11.34, so that’s not a huge price to pay for such useful knowledge. On top of that, by beating the leader price (currently $52), you win a chance in the current giveaway for a Monorover R2 hoverboard. Bear in mind that by purchasing this bundle, you also contribute to the Project HOPE charity, as 10% of proceeds go in that direction. The only thing you’re required to have prior to getting started with this complete hacking bundle is an Internet connection, as the courses are streamed online. Assuming that this condition is met, you’ll have lifetime access to the course, both on desktop PCs and on mobile platforms. Most courses offer a certificate of completion, but unfortunately, this is not the case. After paying whatever you think to seem fit for this kind of knowledge, you will receive a code that can be redeemed within 30 days. To get the bundle, head over to Walyou Deals and pay as much as you’re comfortable with, but don’t forget what each amount could get you. The White Hat Hacker Bundle will still be around for 6 days, so you have plenty of time to make up your mind. By the time you finish courses, you’ll be an expert in identifying and neutralizing threats, and there will be more skills to add to your resume. Such a bundle could prove useful both for the people who are already working as computer security experts, as well as for the ones who are just getting started in this industry. Be social! Follow Walyou on Facebook and Twitter, and read more related stories about the DIY AT-AT cable organizer and card case, or the time-saving TextExpander 5 for Mac. |
| 20 of The Best Star Wars Christmas Ornaments Posted: 09 Dec 2015 12:48 PM PST  It’s hard choosing how to decorate your Christmas tree. Considering that this is the Christmas of Star Wars, the best way to do it this year is with Star Wars Christmas Ornaments, and we’re here to help you choose the best ones.
Personalized Christmas Ornament – Luke & Leia Star Wars OrnamentPersonalised ornaments are quite the trendy thing during this time of year. And what’s better than having a Luke & Leia ornament, only with the names you choose? Probably nothing. You can buy it for $17. Star Wars R2D2 Light SetIf you’re having a Star Wars themed party on Christmas or even if you’re not and just like watching tiny droids light up, it should be a cool addition to your home. It cost $36.70. Star Wars R2D2 OrnamentWhile Luke and Leia are fine, someone who has been through this saga, from the prequels, and has made it through, is R2-D2. Just for that he deserves a place on your tree, especially with antlers, to make him look more festive. Get it for $16.95. Boba Fett Ornament, Star WarsSome people want their Christmas tree to be a little bit more sinister in its look, so having Boba Fett as one of your centrepiece ornaments helps bring out that vibe. You can buy it for $10 on etsy. Star Wars Return of the Jedi Ornament SetFor a more complete ‘Return of the Jedi’ look on your Christmas tree, why not go for the 7-piece pack, including Darth Vader, Luke, Slave Leia and the granddaddy of them all, Jabba? Buy them for $44.95 on Amazon. Star Wars Episode VIITarget are also offering an interesting collage of Star Wars ornaments, focusing on the now and not on the past, with characters and images from the Force Awakens film, which is coming out any day now. Buy it for $14. C3PO, Star Wars OrnamentsBack to Etsy and the more personalised looks you can have on your Christmas tree. Nothing represents naievety better than a wide-eyes C-3PO hanging from a branch. Buy him for $10. Star Wars R2D2 Christmas OrnamentAnd if you’re going with C-3PO, you can’t leave R2-D2 out of the picture. He costs $11.99. BB8 Star Wars OrnamentsBuy maybe it’s time to stop hanging on to the past and move to the future with newer droids, like the BB8 who has been causing quite a commotion since appearing in the trailers for the new film. This handmade, wooden slice is quite interesting compared to other, more mundane ornaments, for its design and for its subject. Buy it for $6. Personalized Christmas Ornament – Star Wars Darth VaderThis holiday season, it’s all about Star Wars in the lives of the franchise’s fans. So if you’re worried about how to decorate your tree and want to go with something a little different this year, the Darth Vader tree ornament is perfect for you. You can buy it for $9, or other awesome personalized Star Wars tree ornaments. Vader AT-AT Inspired Acrylic SnowflakeFor a more trippy kind of ornament (don’t tell me Vader heads with an AT-AT in the middle isn’t trippy), there’s this acrylic design, which costs $10. Star Wars Yoda OrnamentThis serious looking Yoda Christmas tree ornament costs $7, and will make you feel like you aren’t trying hard enough. Mini Star Wars Themed OrnamentFor more of an 8-bit kind of look, these mini ornaments might be the best thing to make your Christmas tree look great and fill up with Star Wars holiday spirit. Buy them for $4. Stormtrooper OrnamentsEven Stormtroopers deserve a place on the Christmas tree, even if they have no personality, none that we know of at least. Buy it for $10. BB-8 Sketchbook Ornament – Star WarsOne of the more impressive ornaments, Star Wars themed or not, you can get for Christmas. It’s a fully sculptured hand painted figural ornament. You can get it for $24.49. Hallmark Star Wars Storm Trooper Christmas OrnamentThis Stormtrooper Christmas tree ornament by Hallmark is perfect for Star Wars fan, and gives the sense of someone being on guard and vigil during the holidays. Get it for $14.99 Darth Vader Sketchbook Ornament – Star WarsJust like the BB8, this is one of the more animated and live-looking Star Wars ornaments, with Vader using the force while swinging his lightsaber looking pretty rad. Get it for $14.85. Some people don’t want action. They prefer the serene, calm influence of someone like Yoda, who is as badass as they come, only he doesn’t look it. Get it for $15.92. Hallmark Star Wars Special Edition Resin OrnamentsThese Resin ornaments by Thinkgeek are about the droids (R2-D2 and C-3PO) or the Siths – Darth Vader and Kylo Ren. You decide what kind of vibe you want to set. Get each for $5.99. Star Wars ornamentWhen you have a hard time deciding which character you want to go with, maybe something more general that simply says ‘Star Wars’ is the way to go. Get this ‘Golden Snitch’ looking ornament for $12. For more Star Wars related stories check out the DIY AT-AT cable organizer & card case, and the Most Expensive Star Wars LEGO Sets |
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