Microsoft put quite a bit of design effort into the new Start Screen. It is simplistic, yet beautiful and functional. I was somewhat dismayed that Microsoft did not continue that design theme, or at least some elements such as the desktop background, in the Windows […]
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As reported by Ars Technica, Apple has scheduled a media event for October 23rd. Sent to only select members of the tech media, the invitation to the event has the tag line “We’ve got a little more to show you”, fueling speculation that the iPad
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In 1985, Intel introduced the 32-bit 80386 microcomputer chip. The 80386 microcomputer chip the was first Intel/*86 chip to handle 32-bit data sets and was backwards compatible with previous generations of 80×86 CPUs. Learn more at http://www.cpu-world.com/CPUs/80386/index.html.
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Windows 8 may come in in fewer flavors than its predecessors but it seems pricing policy is set to be as confusing as ever, if not more so. One thing appears certain; anyone wishing to purchase the new operating system, whether it be via upgrade,
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One of the things that I find useful when setting up my email account notifications in iOS 6 is the ability to create custom vibrations. It’s pretty easy to do and I like the ability to customize a vibration pattern for each email account. Here’s
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In 1959, Control Data Corporation (CDC) released the model 1604 computer. Designed by electrical engineer Seymour Cray, the model 1604 computer was the most powerful computer on the market. It became the world’s first commercially successful transistorized computer. Learn more at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CDC_1604.
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What is CrossfireX? CrossfireX is a technology developed by Advanced Micro Devices (AMD). It allows a computer user to connect 2 graphics accelerators in order to combine their resources. In effect, both graphics cards act as one unified device. Usually, and the best practice, is
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Just over a week ago I published an article on how to Increase your browsing security easily and effectively. Co-incidentally, I just came across a very simple yet useful add-on for the Firefox browser which also helps in this regard. I am guessing Flagfox is
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You may not be aware of it it, but Word contains a table editor that allows you to create complex tables in your documents. There is a great feature of the table editor that allows you to merge adjacent cells, so that it looks like
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In 2002, Toshiba launched the Pocket PC e335 handheld computer. The Pocket PC e335 had a 300 MHz Intel PXA250 XScale processor, a 3.5 inch color screen, and 64MB RAM and an introductory price of $349 after a $50 rebate. Learn more at http://reviews.cnet.com/tablets/toshiba-pocket-pc-e335/4505-3126_7-20537616.html.
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I admit I do not know very much about this software from PCWinSoft Systems, and there is scant information on the HOME PAGE. There are also no details as to how long this offer is valid for, so I suggest that if you are interested
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While I am planning on upgrading to an iPhone 5 in the near term, I currently have an iPhone 4. Many of the best things about the iPhone 5 are actually iOS 6 features that can be used on the iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4 and
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In 1947, Chuck Yeager made the first supersonic flight. Yeager broke the sound barrier while flying his plane named “Glamorous Glennis” in honor of his wife. He achieved a speed of Mach 1.06 (807.2 mph or 1299.06 kph) at 43,000 feet (13.11 km). Learn more
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In 1994, Netscape Communications Corporation offered its new Netscape Navigator browser free to users via the Internet. Netscape advertised that “the web is for everyone” and stated one of its goals was to “level the playing field” by providing a consistent web browsing experience across
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