5 of the most influential men in video game history

5 of the Most Influential Men in Video Game History

Video game history is full of those who have made video games what they are today and it would be a rather long article to try to talk about them all, so we have picked five of the best and most influential men in video game history to represent them all.   From Russia With Love:…

Scarlett johansson to star in remake of ‘ghost in the shell’

Scarlett Johansson to Star in Remake of ‘Ghost in the Shell’

Variety announced on January 5th, that Scarlett Johansson has agreed to star in DreamWorks’ live-action remake of the famous 1995 anime film adaptation of the manga, Ghost in the Shell by Masamune Shirow, and will be directed by Mamoru Oshii. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oP2Pt6m3yKU] The movie follows the story of Major Motoko Kusanagi, a member of a covert ops…

How to properly backup and restore iphone data

How to Properly Backup and Restore iPhone Data

It sucks when something happens and you lose your phone or break it, then realize that it means all your photos, videos, texts, and Flappybird scores are gone. But it doesn’t have to be so brutal, as long as you properly backup your data, you can restore everything to a new iPhone. There are three…

How to save your iphone battery life while using ios 8

How to Save Your iPhone Battery Life While Using iOS 8

Here at Geek Insider, we love new technology and awesome upgrades to old favorites. However, with all new technology, comes massive battery drain…we’re looking at you, iOS 8. Any of you reading this now have the latest iOS 8 software on your iPhone or iPad? We’re sure you’ve noticed how pathetic your battery life is….

Sponsored post: crunchfish and gocam: the next step in selfies

Sponsored Post: Crunchfish and GoCam: The Next Step in Selfies

Warning: the following video is filled with enough ‘f’ bombs to suffocate a small whale. Watch at your own caution. Taking Selfies Just Got Easier With CrunchFish! Are your ears bleeding yet? Hope you didn’t have any headphones in. Though it doesn’t matter, this is an article, you don’t need your ears to read. So…

Seven astounding women who helped shape today’s technology

Seven Astounding Women Who Helped Shape Today’s Technology

From the world’s first computer programmer, to creating the first search engine algorithms, to developing the first computer language; women have had quite the hand in creating the world as we know it today. It would be impossible to talk about every single lady who helps, so Geek Insider has chosen seven of the very…

Kingdom rush: free flash game review

Kingdom Rush: Free Flash Game Review

Finding free flash games that are equal parts awesome, fun, and time-consuming is tough. Luckily, Geek Insider is here to help you find the best, the funny, and the so-bad-it’s-awesome games of the internet. With that, let’s check out: Kingdom Rush Where Can It Be Found This game can be found on Kongregate but is…

Sony cancels next week’s planned release of ‘the interview’

Sony Cancels Next Week’s Planned Release of ‘The Interview’

Christmas might be looking a little less amusing this year. Earlier on Wednesday, Sony Entertainment Pictures decided to cancel its controversial comedy, The Interview, due to numerous terror threats against theaters and the multiple cyber-attacks against the company itself. The $44 million comedy film, which North Korean officials accused as being an “act of war,” depicts…

3m eprivacy filter watches your back so you don’t have to

3M ePrivacy Filter Watches Your Back So You Don’t Have To

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of 3M for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine. We cannot emphasize enough how important it is to be wary about keeping your private data safe. We’ve already spotlighted some apps that can help locate a stolen device or remotely wipe your memory from afar,…

5 awesome apps that will protect your privacy

5 Awesome Apps That Will Protect Your Privacy

Our electronic devices have become a serious part of our lives but that also means they pose a security risk to our privacy. Should your phone or laptop be stolen, or even if you download an app that is secretly analyzing your browsing history or what not, your private data and information could be at…

Dino run: free flash games review

Dino Run: Free Flash Games Review

Finding free flash games that are equal parts awesome, fun, and time-consuming is tough. Luckily, Geek Insider is here to help you find the best, the funny, and the so-bad-it’s-awesome games of the internet. With that, let’s check out: Dino Run Where Can It Be Found This game can be found on Pixeljam’s website. What…

Top 10 tips for your backpacking trip across europe

Top 10 Tips For Your Backpacking Trip Across Europe

Deciding to drop everything and travel across a foreign continent or two for a few months can be a momentous planning challenge but it doesn’t have to be scary. Follow these top 10 tips for your backpacking trip from a fellow traveller who spent two months travelling across Europe and be well on your way…

Amazon wants you to add to your wishlist using tweets

Amazon Wants You To Add To Your Wishlist Using Tweets

Online shopping with Amazon just got a little more convenient…which, of course, could be bad news for your poor wallet. Amazon revealed a new hashtag on Wednesday that allows shoppers to automatically add things to their Amazon wishlist with just a tweet. That’s right, a tweet. How Does It Work? You’ll need to link your…