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The blog for the avid PC user (and who isnt?). Join us as we discuss anything and everything that will help you get the most out of your PC experience. Fri, 14 Nov 2008 07:30:00 +0100
Don’t get too nostalgic on your favorite antivirus software. While many are revolting on the growing complexity of applications, this cannot be a good justification in sticking to old versions of your programs, especially if those are tasked to keep your PC free from malware.
There are some people who stubbornly stick to old antivirus programs, [...]
Wed, 12 Nov 2008 07:30:07 +0100
How many of you are relying on user reviews for honest-to-goodness advices on how to spot a good PC?
Many are already aware that the claims made by computer makers in their ads are only half true. It’s not surprising, actually. Advertisements are littered with promises that are qualified by fine prints. The business of manufacturing [...]
Mon, 10 Nov 2008 19:45:58 +0100 YouTube will soon have more shows to be featured on the site. This is after the largest video sharing website signed another deal with Freemantel Media.
Freemantel Media is the producer of the world famous American Idol and other TV entertainment titles. The company currently holds some top rating shows. The deal will allow YouTube to [...]
Sat, 08 Nov 2008 00:20:11 +0100 Orange is giving away a free Asus mini laptop that is if you subscribe to their 24-month broadband contract.
The Asus unit is Orange’s first Sim-embedded laptop and it will be available for free if you sign-up for £25 ($40) per month. A 24 month contract totals to £600 or $960.
Orange as of this writing has [...]
Wed, 05 Nov 2008 22:40:54 +0100 SanDisk announced that they have advanced a new technology that enables solid state drives to run a lot faster than its current speed. The company utilized a flash memory file system that allows data to be written on SSDs at an improved speed.
The company calls the technology ExtremeFFS. Products that will be shipped starting 2009 [...]
Tue, 04 Nov 2008 05:48:23 +0100
The teaser’s out. Microsoft has recently released the beta version of Windows Vista’s successor, Windows 7. I’ve yet to get a hold of a copy, though, so what I’ll be passing on to you right now are second hand information from the developers themselves.
While Windows 7 will definitely sweep Vista off the shelves, it is not [...]
Fri, 31 Oct 2008 08:32:46 +0100
Happy Halloween, folks! I’m sure you look great in your costumes. It’s fun mirroring your favorite caped comic book heroes or their respective nemeses. In my case, I’m dressed as a zombie. Just a generic one, though. I can’t think of a specific and well known undead villain by DC or Marvel.
Speaking of zombies, do [...]
Mon, 27 Oct 2008 19:20:13 +0100 The first twitter application for Android phone or Twidroid is finally out. Twidroid is created by Thomas Marban, the same guy who engineered Popurls.
The application is free to use. It makes your android phone a twitter center where you can easily post messages, reply and send direct messages. Even the other functions such as follow [...]
Fri, 24 Oct 2008 21:54:46 +0200 IMOVIO release a very small and tiny handheld computer. One look and you might mistake this computer a flip type smartphone, but it is not. The iKIT is a complete computer.
This iKIT have basic specifications. It has Wi-Fi and Bluetooth support. It also has a webcam that can be used for video conferencing. The iKIT [...]
Wed, 22 Oct 2008 18:21:18 +0200
Microsoft has recently revealed that Windows XP is still the OS of choice among software pirates. Redmond says that this is due to Vista’s stringent anti-piracy features. However, company officials also concede that the preference may also be due to the fact that XP is still the most popular and most widely-used operating system in the world.
I [...]
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