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Hands-on with the Toshiba Libretto W105-L251 Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 5:00PMFor a largely experimental showpiece that Toshiba says was not intended for wide-scale consumption, the dual-touch-screen Libretto W100 delivers on a good deal of its promises, and is--more importantly--frequently fun to use.
Presenting the Local Akademy Team 2010 Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 10:30AMIt is a while now since Akademy 2010 , KDE's annual conference, came to a close . There were a huge number of blogs and articles about what happened and it is safe to say that the latest conference was a success.
Creative Announces Four New Sound Blaster Audio Solutions Featuring THX TruStudio Pro Audio Technology Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 6:00AMMultiple new Creative audio products featuring THX TruStudio Pro Technology
Opinion: Apple embraces AutoCAD: A triumph for iPad Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 1:27AMBringing AutoCAD software to Mac, iPhone and iPad might be a logical move for the company Autodesk, but it's an even bigger deal for Apple. The introduction of AutoCAD gives Apple's tablet a much-needed validation as a productivity tool as opposed to a toy for surfing the Web and playing games.
PBS KIDS PLAY!(TM) Now Available for Classroom Use Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 12:22PMARLINGTON, Va. -- PBS KIDS PLAY!TM, innovative educational games for children in preschool, kindergarten and special education, can now be licensed for classroom use. The standards-based, cross-curricular program adapts to each student with three learning stages for each of 30 skill areas.
iPad Gets AutoCAD Along With Mac Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 11:10AMApple signs a deal with Autodesk to bring the popular AutoCAD design program back to the Mac along with support for iPad and iPhone. Apple - AutoCAD - Autodesk - IPad - Mac
iPad Gets AutoCAD Along With Mac Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 11:09AMBringing AutoCAD software to Mac, iPhone and iPad might be a logical move for the company Autodesk, but it's an even bigger deal for Apple. The introduction of AutoCAD gives Apple's tablet a much-needed validation as a productivity tool as opposed to a toy for surfing the Web and playing games.
Upcoming App Lets You Play StarCraft on Your IOS Device Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 2:55PMBlizzard's long-awaited StarCraft II may soon find its way to your iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad, thanks to a particularly enterprising indie developer. iPhone - StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty - IPod Touch - IPad - StarCraft
Upcoming app lets you play StarCraft on your iOS device Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 1:09PMAn enterprising developer has built an app that will let you access your StarCraft II game on the go… as long as you've got the real thing running on your home computer.
Upcoming app lets you play StarCraft on your iOS device Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 1:02PMBlizzard's long-awaited StarCraft II may soon find its way to your iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad, thanks to a particularly enterprising indie developer.
Launch programs in no time with Mouse Extender Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 3:47AMWindows provides plenty of ways to launch applications and open files, from the Start menu to shortcuts placed on the desktop. However, these areas can quickly become cluttered and therefore awkward to navigate.
Facebook Marketing Misses the Mark Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 8:39AMA report from the Pew Internet and American Life Project shows that older users are the fastest growing audience on Facebook, but Facebook ad targeting excludes seniors. Facebook - Pew Internet - Social network - Online Communities - Twitter
Troubleshoot problem applications with Windows 7 Program Compatibility tools Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 10:50AMGreg Shultz takes a closer look at the Program Compatibility Assistant, which is designed to run when it detects a program encountering compatibility problems.
Valve: no plans to bring Steam to Linux Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 2:53PMClose scrutiny of the Steam port for Mac OS X led to the discovery of evidence which suggested that a Linux version might be coming soon. Sadly, Valve marketing vice president Doug Lombardi dispelled these suspicions in a recent interview during which he confirmed that the company is not actively working on Steam for Linux. Steam is a popular digital content delivery channel for computer games ...
Chrome 7 adds GPU acceleration, hints at tab syncing Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 9:21AMGoogle posted the first pre-developer version of Chrome 7 under the Chromium label on Tuesday. It’s an early prototype so features could (and will) come and go, but it gives us a good sense of Google’s direction in the browser space. Build 7.0.497 that we’ve played with brought no change to Chrome’s already refined user interface. A peek [...]
There oughta be a law against shovelware on new PCs Thursday, August 19, 2010 @ 3:38PMRemember, most users don't even know how to distinguish a shortcut from an executable file.
Review: Microsoft Silverlight 4 vs. Adobe Flash 10.1 Wednesday, August 18, 2010 @ 12:41PMSilverlight challenges the RIA supremacy of Flash, Flex, and AIR with superior development tools and design tool integration Flex - Adobe Flash - Multimedia - Development Frameworks - Microsoft
The Apple HDTV is Inevitable Tuesday, August 17, 2010 @ 12:23PMMy first instinct was to declare that Apple would never make a full-fledged television set. It would be a huge flop. I would personally never buy one, and neither would anyone I know. If Apple made a television, it would be a huge overreach for the company. Most of all, I have an instinctual belief that Steve Jobs hates television, and that he wants the throng of Apple buyers to be up and moving ...
Simon Jary - iPad's netbook cannibal sector Tuesday, August 17, 2010 @ 1:12AMAccording to most reports Apple’s had a terrible month, stuck in the eye of a storm of negative publicity. The company has been damned, derided and ridiculed in the consumer media for problems with its latest iPhone. After a series of hysterical reports about the iPhone 4’s antennae problems that led to fury from US senators and a crazed onscreen attack by Whoopi Goldberg – she released her ...
Ubuntu Linux: I like it, but it doesn't like me Monday, August 16, 2010 @ 11:40AMCan a regular Windows user completely migrate to Ubuntu Linux as their desktop operating system?
LinuxCon grapples with challenges, from mobile to multicore Friday, August 13, 2010 @ 6:38PMThis week's LinuxCon featured some lively discussions over the fate of Linux, says eWEEK.
Windows Phone 7 through a developer's eyes Thursday, August 12, 2010 @ 2:06PMDeveloper Justin James shares his perspective about the pros and the cons about development for Windows Phone 7. Find out what he thinks could be the Achilles' heel for Windows Phone 7.
Windows Phone 7 secret sauce: developers, developers, developers Thursday, August 12, 2010 @ 1:38PMWindows Phone 7 is entering a tough market. Apple's iOS and Google's Android have become well-entrenched, widely used platforms, and both have application stores boasting tens or hundreds of thousands of applications. At launch, Windows Phone 7 will certainly have its virtues—a slick user interface, a first-rate e-mail client, and extensive integration with online services—but it will also lack ...
How to watch the PGA Championship 2010 online Thursday, August 12, 2010 @ 9:51AMOne of golf’s four major tournaments, the US PGA Championship, is going on right now. This year’s tournamant (the 92nd) is at Wisconsin’s Whistling Straits. The course which was last featured in the Championship back in 2004 saw Vijay Singh came away as the big winner. So, how do you watch it without a television? The Internet [...]
Back to school laptop shopping? Wednesday, August 11, 2010 @ 5:32AMOnce relegated to the corner of the classroom, computers have become increasingly important for students of all ages.
Wowd: A Faster, More Powerful Way to Explore Facebook Monday, August 9, 2010 @ 12:50PMThis add-on supplements -- not replaces -- Facebook management, making it easier to search out common threads. Facebook - Social network - Online Communities - Wowd - search
PandaLabs Releases Guide Detailing 10 Tell-Tale Signs of PC Infection Monday, August 9, 2010 @ 7:30AMPandaLabs, Panda Security's antimalware laboratory, today released a guide for identifying tell-tale signs of PC infection. Â In today's environment rampant with cybercrime, it is essential that PC users employ an antivirus solution to keep their systems protected.
HP Pavilion Elite HPE-390t: A Media-Savvy Sprinter Sunday, August 8, 2010 @ 11:19PMThe HP Pavilion Elite HPE-390t, which sits atop the company's performance PC lineup, delivers commanding speed and functionality without breaking the bank. It might not unseat the performance category's leaders, but priced at a respectable $2050 (as of August 6, 2010), it brings six-core power and... Video Games - Games - Elite Series - Space Combat - Action
Back To School Upgrade Guide: How To Upgrade Your Old Laptop Friday, August 6, 2010 @ 11:11AMDon't have the budget for a new laptop this school year? The team at NotebookReview.com is here to help make that old notebook last a few more years. When looking to upgrade your personal notebook make sure you research online to find out how far you need to go to access the part you will be replacing. Our little guide examines a wide range of laptops that all require different ways to get ...
This Is Your Brain on Linux Desktop Friday, August 6, 2010 @ 7:33AMThis is your brain. This is your brain on Linux Desktop. It is a good thing. To borrow and twist the old "brain on drugs" PSA, your brain on Linux Desktop could be one of the best things that could happen to you for your computer fix. Linux Desktop continues its ascent into users' collective consciousness with great graphics, powerful applications, and seamless interfaces.
BOLT Mobile Browser Users to Get 70,000+ Free Apps Via GetJar Thursday, August 5, 2010 @ 1:06PMSAN MATEO, Calif. & MARLBOROUGH, Mass.----GetJar, , the world’s second largest app store, today announced that it has partnered with Bitstream Inc. , developers of the acclaimed BOLT™ mobile browser, to offer users of BOLT immediate access to GetJar’s entire library of 70,000+ free mobile applications.
TiVo Premiere vs Windows 7 Media Center Thursday, August 5, 2010 @ 11:16AMAlthough TiVo and ReplayTV were the first DVRs on the market, Microsoft's software actually powered the DISHPlayer Satellite DVR in late 1999. So here we are over 10 years later and while TiVo and Microsoft took different approaches to the same space, of the three original DVR software companies, they're the only two left. Which is the bigger success depends on your perspective, because while ...
Salesforce Patent Settlement a Win for Microsoft Azure Thursday, August 5, 2010 @ 8:21AMMicrosoft and Salesforce have ended their patent dispute and entered into a license-sharing agreement--enabling Microsoft to resume its focus on dominating the cloud with Azure. Microsoft - Salesforce.com - Intellectual property - Microsoft Azure - Patent
Press Release: BOLT Mobile Browser Users to Get 70,000+ Free Apps Via GetJar Thursday, August 5, 2010 @ 8:04AMBitstream Adds GetJar's Branded App Store Link to BOLT's "Favorites" in Revenue Share Agreement Read the full story here.
BOLT Mobile Browser Users to Get 70,000+ Free Apps Via GetJar Thursday, August 5, 2010 @ 7:15AMSAN MATEO, Calif. & MARLBOROUGH, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--GetJar has partnered with Bitstream to offer Bolt users access to GetJar’s 70,000+ free mobile applications. Subscribers gain access to GetJar’s via a brand app store link on the Favorites page.
Is the iPhone Finally Ready for Business Use? Wednesday, August 4, 2010 @ 4:46PMLet's try for a minute to ignore all the reports about the dropped-call epidemic plaguing Apple 's iPhone 4. Instead, let’s focus on its myriad of other capabilities and tackle the real burning question for small-business owners: is it finally time to dump your BlackBerry and jump on the Apple bandwagon? As we'll explain, the planets have finally aligned and the iPhone 4 is remarkably well ...
Ultra-Low-Cost Computer Solution For Schools Bundles Free K-12 Education Software Saturday, July 31, 2010 @ 7:24AMCanadian company Userful Corporation, the world leader in multiseat Linux computing, today announced the preview release of Userful Linux MultiSeat 2010 - a complete Linux based classroom software solution on a single install DVD. Userful's flagship product, Userful Multiplier, turns 1 computer into 10, and is the foundation of this new product preview release.
Friday Poll: Is the mouse, indeed, dead? Friday, July 30, 2010 @ 8:06AMSome say Apple's new Magic Trackpad heralds a mouse-free future. Are mice a dying breed or will they take their place alongside multitouch and gesture?
Are you a technosexual or mouse potato? Find out Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 4:35AMGadget dictionary terms that you all must know. Terms like technosexual, technoruptcy and mouse potato are just a few of them.
Apps Help the iPad Print, but There Are Caveats Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 1:38AMBright Lights,
Security Suites: Big Protection, Little Fuss Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 6:51PMJust a few short years ago, all a PC needed for protection was a basic antivirus program to guard against any malware that arrived via an e-mail attachment... antivirus - Malware - Security - Personal computer - Malicious Software
CyberPower Expands Reseller Presence in Canadian Market with Future Shop and Newegg Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 6:42PMLos Angeles - CyberPower Inc., www.cyberpowerpc.com, one of the leading makers of custom computers for PC gamers and enthusiasts today announced the expansion of its e-commerce presence with the addition of Future Shop and Newegg.ca.
Apps Help the iPad Print, but There Are Caveats Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 5:05PMSeveral apps make up for the iPad’s lack of printer support, and filters can solve glare problems on a laptop.
Are desktop PCs headed for extinction? Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 6:14PMRoughly 80 percent of computers sold are laptops. But nearly 90 percent of U.S. homes still have a trusty desktop. Desktop computer - Personal computer - Apple - Hardware - Vendors
OPINION: Not such a bad month for Apple Monday, July 26, 2010 @ 12:03PMiPad's netbook cannibal sector According to most reports Apple’s had a terrible month stuck in the eye of a storm of negative publicity.
Reviews: ViewSonic VOT125 Saturday, July 24, 2010 @ 4:28PMDesign and hardware The VOT125 doesnít even look or feel like a computer. When we first unboxed the unit, we had to admit having mouths slightly agape. Considering the VOT125 is about the size of a portable hard drive, it's hard to see how ViewSonic managed to fit 250GB of storage , a Intel CULV processor (Consumer Ultra Low Voltage) and 2GB of RAM inside. It very ...... Random-access memory ...
Four Ways IPv6 Will Save the Internet Saturday, July 24, 2010 @ 8:49AMWith only a 12-month supply of the common IPv4 addresses left, the world needs to quickly embrace IPv6 to save the Internet and the Web. IPv6 - IPv4 - Protocols - IP - RFCs
How to Configure Linux for Children Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 9:03PMMakeTechEasier: "Many people still cling to the notion that Linux is for 30-year-old male geeks. While that may be true, there are plenty of other people of all ages, ethnicities, and genders who enjoy Linux and other free and open source software."
Lifehacker Pack for Linux: Our List of the Best Linux Downloads [Downloads] Wednesday, July 21, 2010 @ 11:06AM# downloads We love Linux, and want to make it easier for others to do so, too. This first edition of the Lifehacker Pack for Linux includes our favorite apps that get things done and make your desktop great. More »
Asus likes Android over Windows for Eee tablet Tuesday, July 20, 2010 @ 10:55PMReports say Asus has chosen Android over Windows to power an Eee tablet that could be released as early as first quarter of next year.