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U.S. Strives to Help Open Up 3 Nations through Social Media Software

Administrator — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 18:25:23 +0100

Not all countries have the resources needed to communicate with the outside world through online means, and this is what is exactly happening in Iran, Sudan, and Cuba.

Software exports

In an effort to help address this issue, U.S. officials have released in a statement that they are permitting technology companies in the country to make chat and social media software exports to the said countries. After a request has been passed by the State Department to release waiversRead More...

Office 2010 to Be Launched on May 12 by Microsoft

Administrator — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 18:16:46 +0100

Today, Microsoft made the announcement that Office 2010 will be officially launched to the business world during an event scheduled on May 12. Furthermore, businesses with volume license agreements will also be able to acquire the product during launching day. The general sale of the Office 2010 however is slated for June, and this will essentially involve sales to individual consumers and enterprises that do not have licensing deals.

Free upgrade program

It has been expRead More...

Hands-off Approach a Huge Effort for iPad Developers

Administrator — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 18:00:35 +0100

Is it possible for the iPad developers to design outstanding apps by simply using a simulator? Well, it’s virtually impossible, so great, functional apps may be a far reality for now.

Some iPad potholes

More than two years ago, the original iPhone shipped with just a total of 16 applications, with all of these applications having been created by Apple. This measly number is quite difficult to comprehend, now that the total number of applications has already reachedRead More...

PC Infection Detected from Energizer Bunny Software

Administrator — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 17:49:24 +0100

The US-CERT has warned the public that the software sold alongside the Energizer DUO USB battery charger may infect PCs with a Trojan virus.

Trojan infection

Just recently, the Department of Homeland Security has announced that the Energizer Bunny contaminates PCs with malware infection. This announcement was backed by studies done by the researchers at US-CERT. US-CERT stands for United States Computer Emergency Readiness Team. The software that comes with the Energy DURead More...

Dilemmas on Software Patching

Administrator — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 17:38:24 +0100

With people lacking the necessary knowledge on computer security, the U.S. government is now trying to find a way to address this ubiquitous problem. This dilemma has so perplexed the government that it has created a competition to find someone able to design an effective means for people to acquire sufficient computer security education.

Infected computers

The problem has been in existence for quite some time. Case in point: In Spain and Virginia, a legal battle has beeRead More...

Great Apps to Try out for the Android

Administrator — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 14:21:41 +0100

The mobile operating system showdown is entering into a new level of competition as the iPhone, Windows Phone 7 Series, and Android platforms all take the stage to battle it out. The Android has been quite a resounding success, despite the seeming monopoly of Apple and the iPhone. Android is a Linux-based mobile operating system that is now owned by Google. Since its first release in 2007, Android has garnered much success and acclaim, especially due to its open-source, freeRead More...

The Best Platforms for Music Streaming

Administrator — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 14:17:09 +0100

Media streaming is a great technology that allows you to view or listen to various forms of media from remote locations. This service is usually provided over Wi-Fi, although there are other networking technologies, such as Bluetooth and 3G, that have streaming capabilities. If you are into media streaming, especially for your music, then you may want to check out some of these popular media streaming services:

Lala

Don't be fooled by this web-based service'sRead More...

Get Up Close and Personal with Your Registry

Administrator — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 14:12:57 +0100

If you are a PC user who has relatively good experience and technical know-how about Windows operating systems, then you are probably well aware of what is called the registry. If you have ever encountered problems on your computer such as your system slow downs, malware, or the dreaded blue-screen-of-death (BSOD), then you've probably come across troubleshooting guides that talk a lot about the registry. However, even for well-experienced individuals who are familiar with WindowsRead More...

A Look at Some Great iPhone Apps to Use for Controlling Your Computer

Administrator — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 14:07:48 +0100

These days, interconnectivity between devices is one of the most sought after feature by consumers. It would be quite useless to have a bunch of gadgets and gizmos with great features without the compatibility to communicate, transfer data, and "speak" with one another. As such, a number of standards for interconnectivity, networking, and data transfer have been developed, such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and Infrared. One of the best uses of these networking platforms is to use poRead More...

iPhone Apps the week of 4th march

Administrator — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 18:35:49 +0100

In this segment, we continue our weekly tradition of giving you the scoop on the top app releases for the iPhone and iTouch. Continue reading for some of the best releases on the Apple App Store for the first week of March 2010.

Gibson Learn & Master

Playing the guitar is loads of fun and the iPhone currently has a bunch of guitar-centered applications that can be used to help you out in your guitar playing, wherever you go. Gibson Guitars, one of the mosRead More...

Windows vista operating system packages and features

Administrator — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 17:31:02 +0100

We are going back a few years and wanted to let windows users know a little more of the packages and differencies of Windows Vista as we have not been writing about that particular subject before.

Windows vista different versions

Windows Vista comes in following different versions Home Basic, Home Premium, Business and Ultimate. These versions are also available in 32-bit and 64-bit versions.

Windows vista different features

The below main features can be seen as mRead More...

Windows 7 System Restore also Restores Files to Previous States

Administrator — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 13:13:33 +0100

Have you ever accidentally deleted a file or edited a file only to find that you want to undo your changes but, alas, the undo button is greyed out? You get frustrated with yourself, thinking you should have made duplicate copies of the file or you should have never touched it at all to begin with. Believe it or not, this type of situation occurs all the time. Whether it has to do with personal files, office files, or project files, if you work with a computer, you are bound to maRead More...

New iPhone games for the week of first march

Administrator — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 13:07:12 +0100

At its core, the iPhone is exactly that: a phone. Beyond simply being a mobile phone, however, the iPhone has the technology, tech specs, features and functions to go well beyond the simple role of being a phone. One of the roles that the iPhone has taken on is as a gaming machine. With its impressive screen size, silky touchscreen technology, and huge developer support, the iPhone has become quite an impressive portable gaming machine. In this article, we will cover tRead More...

iPhone Apps for the first week of march

Administrator — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 12:40:06 +0100

One of the best things about the iPhone is that it has a huge and ever-growing database of applications that you can buy or download for free. These apps do a great job of taking full advantage of the powerful piece of hardware that is the iPhone, and it also helps you get the most out of your phone, enhancing its functionality and flexibility. In this segment, we will go over some of the best pieces of software that we found for the iPhone this week.

Autopark

Beef Up Your Windows Media Center with These Great Plug-ins and Tweaks

Administrator — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 12:30:27 +0100

Media centers are amazing pieces of software that can turn your computer into a full-on entertainment system. This is especially useful if you have a home theater setup to work together with your computer, where your TV is your monitor and your surround sound system is hooked up to your computer for the full, home theater experience. Windows Media Center is one of the best softwares out there for turning your computer into a home theater personal computer (HTPC). Basically, Read More...

Software review and overview: Meebo

Administrator — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 12:13:19 +0100

Instant messaging is one of the most convenient, quick, and easy ways of communicating with friends, loved ones, and practically anyone else on the Internet. Not only does instant messaging allow you to send messages, but it also allows you to send files, such as pictures, videos, documents, songs, or applications. One of the biggest problems with instant messaging, however, is that there are so many different networks and softwares out there. From AOL and Windows Live MesseRead More...

For the Digital Photographer in You: Divvyshot

Administrator — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 14:05:10 +0100

With the proliferation of digital cameras and the seemingly countless number of devices that can be used to view digital images, it seems that everyone is a digital photographer in their own right. Whether you like to take pictures, look at pictures, or simply share pictures with your friends and family, you can find numerous photo sharing services out there. One of the relatively new and extremely easy online photo sharing services to hit the Internet is called Divvyshot. IRead More...

Google Settings that You May Want to Try Out

Administrator — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 13:58:29 +0100

For most of you who have been following the computer and technology industries, you are probably well-aware of Google's efforts to slowly, but surely, take over the world. Google has revolutionized the way that we use our computers, utilize the Internet, do business, communicate with others, and it has simply changed the way that we live our lives. With all of the Google apps, products, and services out there, it's quite easy to get caught up in the Google craze that seems to neveRead More...

Opera Unite, Reinventing the Way We Web

Administrator — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 13:46:11 +0100

The Internet has completely revolutionized the way that we communicate, do business, view the world, and live our lives on a day-to-day basis. Not only has the Internet made it easier and more convenient to communicate across the globe, but it has also given us the ability to share our lives with others in a completely seamless and integrated manner. One of the newest things to hit the Internet is Opera Unite, a new platform that has the potential to reinvent the way that we use tRead More...

A First Look at Windows Phone 7 Series

Administrator — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 13:25:43 +0100

When the iPhone was first released, it garnered widespread acclaim and praise from hardware critics, mobile phone industry specialists, and, most importantly, from consumers. The iPhone took off and dominated the market for smartphones. On the other side of the story, Microsoft seemed to have gone silent. Sure, Microsoft had Windows Mobile, but it was a platform that was harshly criticized for being bulky, sluggish, and not user-friendly at all. Developers turned to thRead More...