Over at the Windows Blog today, Brandon LeBlanc confirmed the existence of the Windows 7 Family Pack. The pack will include three licenses for Windows 7 Home Premium at the retail cost of $149.99. So a family of three can get Windows 7 for about $50 a copy, which seems very reasonable.
But there is this:
The [...]
The BBC News is reporting that the UK network operator 02, is reporting that Apple is in the process of releasing a software patch to prevent the iPhone from being hacked. But at the end of the article the BBC News says that Apple was not available for comment. So the BBC News is banking [...]
As many of you know, AMD had previously decided not to compete in the Netbook market against Intel. I remember when I first read about this I found it strange. Why wouldn’t AMD want to get into what was being described as a revolution. A revolution of cheap computers with a main purpose of getting [...]
I was born and raised in San Francisco so I can testify to the fact that parking in the City is difficult. The City has employed new electronic meters that use payment cards instead of coins for several reasons. In the past it was almost a game for parking meter collectors to take home some [...]
Over at TechCrunch, founder Michael Arrington explained why he is dropping the Apple iPhone like a hot potato. He goes on to explain that it wasn’t the lack of coverage that AT&T provides, nor the dropped calls that he has suffered during the past 2 years, rather the arrogance of AT&T and Apple. It all [...]
Over the years I have read a boat load of computer repair horror stories. So it was with interest that I found these computer repair horror stories complete with victims and villains. After reading the stories one point became crystal clear for any of us who send in our systems for repair. Back up your [...]
Originally Microsoft had decided that those who received an invitation to beta test Windows 7, would not be getting a free copy of Windows 7. But there were so many angry complaints that Microsoft has changed their mind. But there is a catch. Only those who were invited to test the new Windows will receive [...]
It is hard to believe that a crack for Windows 7 Ultimate has already been found, in view of the fact that the final RTM hasn’t even been released. But a Microsoft spokes person has confirmed to Neowin the following:
A Microsoft spokesperson has confirmed to Neowin: “we are aware of reports of activation exploits that [...]
Back in November of 2007 I wrote about a problem which involved the Dell Inspiron 90 Watt 2 wire adapter. Since writing the original article I have received some 100+ comments concerning the issue. The comments originally confirmed the problem and the frustrations people were having with Dell. I then received a comment from a [...]
OK. I know most of us are already tired of hearing about the Microsoft - Yahoo deal, but the statements made by the CEO of Yahoo are just to good to pass up. In a morning Yahoo blog posting the CEO of Yahoo, Carol Bartz, made several blog entries that beg to ask the question. [...]
AT&T has been Twitting about their latest offers for getting a refurbished Apple iPhone 3G with 8GB for only $49.00 after discount. The iPhone can be had at this price after signing up for a 2 year commitment with the company.
AT&T describes their refurbished devices as:
“Refurbished phones are previously owned devices that have been unused [...]
There is an old school doctrine that in business market share is everything in order to be considered successful. In certain circumstances this may be true. But in the deal that has been struck by Microsoft and Yahoo, which gives an estimated 30% market share to Microsoft’s Bing, this will not be enough. Here’s why.
As [...]
A group of researches are going to demonstrate this Thursday, 07-30-09, a hack that can take over any iPhone. The researchers have stated they have contacted Apple over a month ago, but that Apple has yet to fix the problem. So on Thursday afternoon, if you receive a text message with a square, users should [...]
The vultures are circling as the EU may require Microsoft to make other browsers available in the upcoming Windows 7. There seems to be an element around us that has the opinion that once Microsoft loses the browser market, the company is finished. In one opinion I read it all revolves around how Google is [...]
The Internet is a buzz with rumors about Apple and what the company may be working on in secret. It is either a secret or Apple is taking a page from the Microsoft play book. Leak information your self about a new product to get free press plus user interest. In any case, Apple may, [...]
I recently read an article about a new kid on the block known as Blekko, that is receiving funding to start a new search company. Interesting. They must have something up their sleeve that may make Blekko different, since the company has received over $17M in funding. So I went over the Blekko site and [...]
Do you love to Tweet? Well make sure your Tweets don’t involve an apartment complex in Chicago. It seems that Amanda Bonnen posted a Tweet about her living with mold in a previous apartment she lived in that has drawn the ire of the company that manages the complex. The company, Horizon Group Management LLC, [...]
The folks over at Mozilla, the creators of the popular browser called Firefox, may be working on a redesign of their interface [GUI] in version 3.7. The new eye candy features such as Aero Glass and Aero Peak will only be available for those using Windows Vista or Windows 7.
According to an article over at [...]
I just read an article over at PCMag in which the writer states that upgrading from Windows XP to Windows 7 is going to be a bumpy ride. In the article it states that users of Windows XP will need to do a clean install if they wish to upgrade to Windows 7. OMG ! [...]
The electric power cord has been with us for so long, I guess I never really gave any thought about not having one attached to our appliances. Yes, there are battery devices, but I am talking about big appliances like Refrigerators and plasma TV’s. Well that may be all changing if one company has it [...]
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