In 1992, Microsoft announced Windows 3.1. Windows 3.1 required a minimum of a 286 PC with 1MB of RAM to run. Windows 3.1 was the first version of Windows to be distributed on CD-ROM in addition to 720k, 1.2MB, and 1.44 MB floppy distributions. Installed […]
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Much has been written about PC security and how it can be enhanced per medium of adopting a layered approach, which generally means installing different types of products to help cover a wider scope of eventualities. I employ such a strategy myself, albeit in a
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In 1973, Pioneer 11 was launched. Pioneer 11 was the first mission to explore the planet Saturn and its main rings and the second to investigate Jupiter and the outer solar system. Learn more at http://nssdc.gsfc.nasa.gov/nmc/spacecraftDisplay.do?id=1973-019A
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In 1994, Netscape Communications was founded as Mosaic Communications. Mosaic, later renamed Netscape, was the pioneering company in the field of internet browsers. Its Navigator provided the first user-friendly way for people to be able to surf the internet. Learn more at http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/in_depth/business/2000/microsoft/635689.stm
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Here’s some freebies for Mac users compliments of Digiarty Software. To celebrate this Easter season, Digiarty Software is hosting a giveaway of their MacX iPad DVD Ripper and MacX iPad Video Converter until April 18th. You can grab these iPad DVD and video conversion tools
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As a geek with a strong affinity toward the latest phone technology, I’ve always dreamed of being a beta tester for the mobile phone segment. Even before Apple and Google threw their hats into the ring, Palm, Blackberry, and WinMo were innovating the way we
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In 1984, Rakesh Sharma became the first Indian in space. Sharma’s crewmates were Yuri Malyshev and Gennady Strekalov from the Soviet Union. Sharma carried out various experiments, including capturing images of northern India ahead of the construction of a dam in the Himalayas. Learn more
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I made up my mind about the new Windows operating system even before it was released for public review, and I am on record: Windows 8 – The beginning of desktops demise? That was back in September 2011 and nothing has happened since to alter
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Consumer Reports came out with their tablet ratings today and named Apple’s iPad the top tablet. The top rating was based on the new iPad’s Retina display, its 5-megapixel camera, long-lasting battery and dependable connectivity to Verizon’s 4G network. Other highly-rated tablets included the Toshiba
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On March 20th, I posted an article about reports that the new iPad was running considerably hotter than the iPad 2. At the time, Consumer Reports conducted some tests that found the new iPad to be about 12 degrees Fahrenheit hotter than the iPad 2
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In 1987, IBM introduced the PS/2 as well as OS/2. The Personal System 2 computer ranged in price from $2,595 to $10,895. There were four models offered, with processors ranging from the 8 MHz 8086 to the 20 MHz 80386. The OS/2 operating system was
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Early today, Queensland Police in conjunction with Federal authorities launched one of the largest manhunts in Australian history. The criminal mastermind is charged with publishing false information on one of the most respected blogs on the internet. He is described as highly intelligent, rather good
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The first of the Easter giveaways are starting to roll around. Here is an Easter promotion from Digiarty, makers of the very good WinX range of video/DVD/Blu-ray software. This promotion runs from 1st April until 15th April with a new product being given away every
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