Archive for the ‘Operating System’ Category
Monday, November 23rd, 2009
Keeping a personal computer safe from malware and hackers should be a priority for any responsible netizen. It may come as a surprise to some of you but having a firewall and updated anti-virus/spyware software isn't necessarily enough to keep internet malcontents at bay.
Aside from having a firewall and installing ...
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Thursday, October 22nd, 2009
I was lucky to get my hands on some Windows 7 promotional items. The stickers are all over my laptop now...
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Wednesday, October 21st, 2009
Windows XP was launched nearly 8 years ago, which is ages in the world of technology. A majority of Windows users are still on the old but trusty operating system. When Vista was launched back in 2007, market response was tepid to say the least what with all the software ...
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Sunday, August 30th, 2009
Nokia is finally putting their quality manufacturing expertise into mass producing their take on the netbook. Last week they introduced the Nokia Booklet 3G running Microsoft's latest operating system Windows 7.
Here's what we know so far with regard to specs: 10.1" HD screen, HDMI output, integrated 3G wireless, b/g/n WiFi, ...
Posted in Advances, Mobile Technology, Operating System, video | 1 Comment »
Thursday, August 20th, 2009
For those of you who are interested in downloading the Windows 7 Release Candidate (build 7100), you have until August 20 to get it. Of course there are many ways you can get a copy aside from the Microsoft Download site. Torrent sites, for one, host the RC along with ...
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Sunday, August 2nd, 2009
After nearly two months of silence I'm finally back to blogging. I've missed out on posting updates on a lot of stuff that's happened in the world of Info Tech over the past few weeks. Stuff like the release of Windows 7 RTM (Release to Manufacturing) last July 22. I ...
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Monday, June 8th, 2009
The Palm Pre is finally out. June 6 was the day. It's available for $199.99 after rebates from Sprint:
If you're still on the fence about getting a Pre go over to PreCentral.net where you can find loads of videos and a comprehensive review on the new smartphone. It's about an ...
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Thursday, June 4th, 2009
There have been so many rumors about when the Palm Pre will finally be released that I have given up following all the hype. I am now content to wait till the official announcement from Palm whenever that happens. But there are signs that the first week of June is ...
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Thursday, June 4th, 2009
It has been announced on the Windows Team blog that Windows 7 will be on store shelves beginning Oct 22nd. The Release to Manufacturing (RTM) build will be available to OEMs/Partners by the second half of July.
I have high expectations that PC owners transitioning to Windows 7 from previous versions ...
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Friday, May 1st, 2009
For those with an MSDN or Technet subscription Windows 7 Release Candidate 1 is now available for download. Some of the new features of Microsoft's latest version of Windows include the New Windows XP mode, Windows Touch, and Internet Explorer 8 to name a few.
The Windows Touch feature will benefit ...
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