Geek Fact for March 8th
In 1983, IBM released PC DOS version 2.0. Completely rewritten from the ground up, DOS 2.0 added subdirectories and hard disk support for the new IBM XT. Learn more at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IBM_PC_DOS#PC_DOS_2.x
FotoMix and FotoMorph – Beware!!
I believe you’d all be well aware by now that more and more freeware is being bundled with ‘extras’ which have nothing to do with the original product and offer zero extensibility. It is a disturbing trend but one which I can live with provided
The New iPad is Here (almost)!
Today, at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, Apple‘s CEO Tim Cook introduced the new iPad, featuring a Retina display (2048 X 1536), the A5X chip with quad-core graphics and a 5-megapixel camera for capturing photos and 1080p HD video. The Wi-Fi + 4G
Geek Fact for March 7th
In 1985, IBM-PC DOS Version 3.1 update released. PC DOS 3.1 was the first OS to provide a network support. Learn more at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IBM_PC_DOS In 1876, Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone. The patent for the telephone became recognized as the most valuable patent in
CuteClips 3 – A Great Clipboard Utility
Included in the Mac bundle that I recently purchased was Briksoftware’s CuteClips 3. At first, I wondered what is was and why I would need something like this. But, lately, I’ve changed my mind. It’s a pretty nice application. CuteClips 3 allows you to access
‘Google Play’ replaces Android Market; unifies services
In a somewhat unexpected move, Google has amalgamated its previously fragmented Android eco-system into a single resource called Google Play. The announcement was made earlier today via the Official Google Blog in an article published by Jamie Rosenberg, Google’s Director of Digital Content. From now
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Geek Fact for March 6th
In 1886, the first US alternating current power plant was started in Great Barrington, Massachusetts. Developed first in France, Italy and Germany, alternating current proved to be the best method for harnessing electric power. Learn more at http://edisontechcenter.org/HistElectPowTrans.html
Restore previous versions and recover deleted files in Win7
Have you ever accidentally deleted a file or changed a file and then inadvertently ‘saved’ the alterations? Windows 7 provides a “Restore previous version” option to help us overcome such eventualities. The ‘Previous Versions’ feature is part of the volume shadow copy service, which is
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Geek Fact for March 5th
In 1827, Italian physicist Alessandro Volta died at age 82. Alessandro Volta’s voltaic pile was the first battery that produced a reliable, steady current of electricity. Learn more at http://inventors.about.com/od/utstartinventors/a/Alessandro_Volta.htm
Geek Fact for March 4th
In 1977, the first CRAY 1 supercomputer was shipped. In the late 1970s, the Cray 1 became synonymous with high-speed computing./blockquote> Learn more at http://www.answers.com/topic/cray-inc In 1774, William Herschel first sighted Orion nebula. The Nebula is actually part of a larger nebula structure known as
Pay for Your Privacy – The Google Conundrum
How much is your privacy worth? $10 per month? $25 per month? Would you just give it away for free? All of your private data? Information about what you like? Your shopping lists? Giving it away for free is exactly what you’re doing when you
Geek Fact for March 3rd
In 1838, astronomer George W. Hill was born. His calculation of the effects of the planets on the moon’s motion was a particular case of the famous three-body problem, which dates back to Isaac Newton. Learn more at http://www.encyclopedia.com/topic/George_William.aspx
Windows 8 Installation – A Screenshot Gallery
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Geek Fact for March 2nd
In 1983, Compact Disc recording developed by Philips and Sony introduced to the US and European markets. The CD ushered in a shift from analog to digital in the music industry and spawned new digital technologies, including CD-Rom and DVD. Learn more at http://www.newscenter.philips.com/main/standard/about/news/press/20070816_25th_anniversary_cd.wpd