Archive for January, 2009

Windows 7 Beta

Tuesday, January 27th, 2009
Windows 7By the time this article is published the open-Beta for Microsoft's new OS Windows 7 will be over (January 24th). Sadly, for those of you who missed the chance to experiment completely free with the new OS still could have a chance to do so... the download will be offered via bit-torrent clients and websites. The only downside is that you are required to have a product key for installation, and they were given out free via Microsoft's website during the open-Beta period. Windows 7 is a huge improvement over Windows Vista and can be ported to Mac machines now! The...

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Lenovo ThinkPad W700ds: Two Screen Laptop

Tuesday, January 20th, 2009
Lenovo ThinkPad W700dsWith gadget makers constantly competing to come up with the best, the latest, and the most innovative inventions, many people have high expectations about the latest technology. At the same time, however, many already have become weary of the “new” advancements, like higher memory space, more compact packages, gadgets in new colors, etc. Some gadgets even have memory space that is so large that people no longer have any use for it. With this in mind, Lenovo aimed to push the limits of what is acceptable for laptop computers. As gadget manufacturers geared up to showcase their latest invention at the...

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Web Apps for Internet Browsers

Tuesday, January 13th, 2009
TouchInternet Explorer used to dominate the browser market, particularly because it is packaged with the Windows application. Right now, though, the Internet landscape could not be more different. Users typically have several competing browsers installed on their computers. It is common to have different browsers, such as Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Safari, and Google Chrome all in one computer. With the diversity of choices, it is not surprising that the market has become more competitive. Yet, the goal is to make browsing experience uniform for all users, regardless of their browsers. It is simply inconvenient for users to shift their Internet...

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My New Pet

Tuesday, January 6th, 2009
Well, it's not literally a pet, but it is a mouse! With a receiver that is just barely larger than a nickel, my Logitech VX Nano Cordless Laser Mouse is easily one of my favorite Christmas presents this year. I was going to get the "bigger" mouse called the MX Revolution (when it was on sale for 50% of the original price), which felt more ergonomically friendly in my hand, but when choosing a mouse I was looking for one with a tiny receiver. Because I tend to bend the larger receivers and USB sticks, my criteria for this new mouse...

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