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Battlehack 2015 Enchanced Edition

My first ever hackathlon to participate was Battlehack 2015 - Athens. It was a unique experience that I will repeat when similar opportunity occurs. In this post I gathered my posts from the old blog and the video I created after the event was over.

Datathon 2015 Recap

Datathon 2015 Recap

It took me two weeks after the event to find time to say a few words about Datathon 2015, which took place on October 3-4. So here we are…

Get Minecraft for Windows 10 for free

Get Minecraft for Windows 10 for free

It Was Announced a While Ago: Now That Windows 10 Is Here, You Can Get the Windows 10 Edition of Minecraft for Free If You’ve Already Purchased It.

Microsoft Software Swap: Buy MS Products Up to -99% Off!

Microsoft Software Swap: Buy MS Products Up to -99% Off!

Reddit. A unique site, a unique community. If you're not familiar with it, it might be time to get acquainted. The reason? A subreddit where users sell Microsoft product keys at prices that are, in many cases, up to 99% cheaper than usual! In other words, a product

Windows 10 Upgrade... by force

Windows 10 Upgrade... by force

Today is July 29th, the day Microsoft’s new operating system, Windows 10, is supposed to be available for download so that users of Windows 7, 8, and 8.1 can upgrade for free (more details here). Yet many of us are still waiting. Not for much longer, though. Here’

Terraria Server on Linux... Is It Possible?

Terraria Server on Linux... Is It Possible?

Terraria. A game that might not catch your eye initially but eventually consumes hundreds, if not thousands, of hours. At some point, you might want to set up a server to play with friends. Setting it up on Windows is straightforward, but what do you do when you have a

Windows 10: Free Upgrade from Pirated Versions, but...

Windows 10: Free Upgrade from Pirated Versions, but...

At the beginning of the year, Microsoft announced that for the first year of Windows 10's release, owners of Windows 7, 8, and 8.1 would be able to upgrade to the new operating system at no cost. It was initially implied that even owners of pirated versions

JP at AllTheGeek.gr

JP at AllTheGeek.gr

Since I started working with web hosting and acquired my first site, I've been writing about gaming, as it's one of my favorite hobbies and certainly the one I spend the most time on. That's how my collaboration with AllTheGeek.gr began, and the first double post is now a reality.

Minimum Requirements for the Oculus Rift Published

Minimum Requirements for the Oculus Rift Published

The recommended requirements for the Oculus Rift have been released, along with information about the Oculus PC SDK 0.6.0 and the Mobile VR Jam 2015.

Internet of Things (IoT): What Is It Really?

Internet of Things (IoT): What Is It Really?

You’ve probably read about the Internet of Things (IoT) at some point. Most newspapers have already mentioned it, and many blogs and websites occasionally throw the term around. But what exactly is the Internet of Things?

Has Microsoft Finally Wised Up?

Has Microsoft Finally Wised Up?

Let's face it, we've all said something negative about Microsoft at some point in our lives. Whether it's the cost of their products, the Metro UI, or Windows Vista, we've had our complaints. But is it time to change our opinions?

Linux in plain words

Linux in plain words

This article is essentially an adaptation of "Μπαμπά μαμά… τι είναι το Linux; (Mom, Dad... What is Linux?)" that I published earlier this month. It is the first in the series "Σε απλά Ελληνικά (In plain Greek)" where I aim to translate the world of IT

When a Driver Turns Your Life Into a Rollercoaster

When a Driver Turns Your Life Into a Rollercoaster

I decided to give Linux another shot as my primary operating system after years of using other OSs. Since I’m particularly fond of XFCE and because of Ubuntu’s popularity, I chose to install Xubuntu 14.04 on both my laptop and desktop. ℹ️This is a translated version

MOD - Breezehome to Dragonsreach

MOD - Breezehome to Dragonsreach

My second Steam Workshop mod. This is for Skyrim too and adds connection between the Breezehome and Dragonsreach.

Ready for a Treasure Hunt?

Ready for a Treasure Hunt?

Since its humble beginnings in 2000, to now boasting over 5,000,000 users worldwide, GeoCaching has become the number one destination for users seeking adventure.

Gamer's Paradise

Gamer's Paradise

For many years, VALVe has established itself as the most innovative company in the world of PC gaming, one that respects the player beyond just making a profit (are you listening, EA?). Beyond its popular Source games and the Steam Store, which laid the foundation for the future of PC

The GBGR Game of the Year Awards - 2011

The GBGR Game of the Year Awards - 2011

Although a bit late compared to other gaming websites, Gamebattles.gr is organizing, for the first time, a poll for the best game of the past year (2011).

MOD - Hjerim 5 Chest Pack

MOD - Hjerim 5 Chest Pack

My first mod ever in any game. This is for Skyrim and adds five useful chests in the Hjerim house.

Grimskov-Goofs @ DreamHack 2011

Grimskov-Goofs @ DreamHack 2011

Departing today, Wednesday 23/11 at 17:00, George a.k.a. Grimskov and Marinos a.k.a. Goofs, for Jönköping, Sweden, to attend the winter Dreamhack event held at the Kinnarps Arena.

Legal Troubles for Battlefield 3

Legal Troubles for Battlefield 3

A law firm in the U.S. has filed a lawsuit against EA on behalf of a client for failing to fulfill the promise of including Battlefield 1943 in the purchase package of the PS3 version of Battlefield 3.