In 1977, the “Wow! Signal” event occurred when a radio signal was received from deep space. The “Wow! Signal” event occurred at Ohio State University where its radio telescope, The Big Ear, received the signal. The event got its name from the notation made by […]
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I have just published a guide on using the native Windows screen magnifier tool, including a full rundown of keyboard shortcuts, here… How To: Access and Use Windows Magnifier. However, I rarely use the Windows Magnifier tool myself and when I have done, I’ve found
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Are you aware there is a tool included in Windows which allows you to magnify all or part of whatever is displayed on the screen? Even though Microsoft has included a screen magnifier with every OS since Windows 98, it’s surprisingly not all that well
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In 1984, IBM released PC DOS version 3.0. This was in conjunction with the release of the IBM PC-AT, for which PC DOS 3.0 provided support the AT’s new 1.2MB floppy disks. Learn more at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IBM_PC_DOS#PC_DOS_3.x.
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In a strange twist, after months of referring to the Windows 8 mobile environment as “Metro”, Microsoft has reportedly decided to drop the name altogether and replace it with something else. The move has been prompted by a legal threat from a German company, Metro
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In 1996, Microsoft released Internet Explorer 3.0. IE 3 included Internet Mail and News 1.0 and the Windows Address Book. It was also the first version to adopt the blue letter “e” as its logo. Learn more at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_Internet_Explorer#1994.E2.80.931997:_Beginnings_.26_Spyglass.
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This has been my setup for the past month: Mid-2012 Macbook Air Connected to an 27″ Apple Thunderbolt Display. I love it. It’s remarkable. The better than HD, 2560-by-1440 display really makes looking at everything else seem like I should get my contact prescription adjusted. I work at this
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Patch Tuesday Patch Tuesday is the second Tuesday of the month. That important date will be August 14 this month. This is a list of the upcoming patches that Microsoft will be doling out very soon: Here is the list of patches that are specific
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In 1981, IBM introduced the Model 5150 PC. The Model 5150 and its clones became the de facto standard for the business world. Learn more at http://www.cedmagic.com/history/ibm-pc-5150.html.
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In 1896, Harvey Hubbell received a patent for the pull-chain, electric-light socket. Harvey Hubbell received at least 45 patents and is best known for inventing the electrical power plug in 1904. Learn more at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harvey_Hubbell. In 1950, Steve Wozniak, cofounder of Apple, was born. “Woz”
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In 1966 , NASA’s first lunar orbiter, Lunar Orbiter I, was launched. Its mission was to photograph smooth areas of the lunar surface for selection and verification of safe landing sites for the Apollo and Surveyor missions. Learn more at http://nssdc.gsfc.nasa.gov/nmc/spacecraftDisplay.do?id=1966-073A.
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If you read one post on Daves Computer Tips this week make it this one! My favorite phrase is “You can never have too many backups!”. I’m sure you’ve seen it mentioned time and again here on DCT and my wife says I often mutter
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