So, Xmas grows ever nearer and the software companies are beginning to get into the Christmas spirit (no, not Scotch whiskey 🙂 ). Here are several Xmas giveaways already available. We’ll continue to publish more as they come to our notice. Aimersoft DVD to iPad […]
In 1982, Atari released the 1200XL home computer. Priced starting at $900, the Atari 1200XL featured a 1.79MHz MOS 6502C processor, 64KB RAM, and 256 color capability. Learn more at http://www.atarimuseum.com/computers/8BITS/1200xl/1200xl.html.
Not that redeeming a gift card was ever difficult but, in iTunes 11, is gets a little easier. Instead of entering the code manually, you can now use the camera to capture it. STEP 1: Click on ‘iTunes Store’. STEP 2: Click on ‘Redeem’. STEP
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Here’s a great way to add the Christmas spirit to your Desktop; lots of free animated sparkly Christmas trees and Christmassy snow globes to choose from. Download as many as you like. Each tree or globe measures around 3″ x 2″ and they display over
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We have mentioned about GOG.com previously, as a safe and very good source for inexpensive and free games: GOG.com is dedicated to providing enthusiasts with a source for popular retro games, from a time when gameplay was at the forefront. GOG’s catalog includes hundreds of
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In 1901, Guglielmo Marconi sent the first transatlantic radio signal. The signals were sent from Cornwall, England to St. John’s, Newfoundland. Learn more at http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/1701461.stm.
Eye-Strain From Too Many Hours on the Computer As you might imagine I spend way too many hours staring at my computer screen. Eye-strain is the result. For several weeks now after just a couple of hours of work I have been suffering from a
I recently published an article concerning Windows 8 Start Screen and Shutdown options, including steps on how to access the Shutdown options built-in to Windows 8…. you can view that article in full here: Windows 8 missing Start button – What missing Start button! As you can
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I often listen to music from iTunes when I’m using my MacBook. As a result, my favorite iTunes 11 feature thus far is Up Next. With Up Next, you can build a list of songs to listen to on the fly. Prior to iTunes
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Apple created a storm back In September this year when it decided to dump Google Maps from iOS 6, forcing users to switch to Apple’s own map app, which many discovered to be inaccurate and thoroughly underwhelming when compared to Google’s offering. Now, a series
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In 1882, physicist Max Born was born. Max Born’s studies of the wave function led to a reassessment of the original quantum theory. Learn more at http://www.nndb.com/people/507/000071294/.
In 1889, George Eastman received a patent for the first flexible celluloid film, Soon after being granted the patent, George Eastman introduced roll film, which moved photography into the mainstream. Learn more at http://www.madehow.com/inventorbios/19/George-Eastman.html.
I have called this “Part 2” because Jim has already posted one method for booting directly to the Desktop in Windows 8 via creating and scheduling a new basic task in Task Scheduler. You can read through Jim’s article here: https://davescomputertips.com/2012/11/how-to-boot-direct-to-the-desktop-in-windows-8/ What follows is another
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In 1960, the Sperry Rand Corporation unveiled the Univac 1107. The Univac 1107 was the first computer to use thin film magnetic memory technology. This technology employed a four millionths of an inch thick layer of iron-nickel alloy on glass plates. Learn more at http://www.ed-thelen.org/comp-hist/BRL61-u2.html.
