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Speculations Raised Against Microsoft Letting Russian Government Use Windows 7

The Russian Government, also known as the FSB, is given access to use Windows 7 and Windows home office as needed due to a contract previously signed. It is being considered by Microsoft that by allowing the Russian Government to use these programs, it will secure authority purchases in the future. They are hoping to increase sales. Many people do not agree with Microsoft’s decision and feel that... Read More »

New Web Development Suite from Microsoft

Today Internet is the leading informational and entertainment source. An to be a part of it, any company must create a site and fill it with content. This is not an easy task, as a bigger site may have hundreds and thousands of pages, and thousands of lines of code, to be dynamic enough for today’s standards. This is a complex system, and it needs a lot of testing before the Site is put on the... Read More »

Is it time for you to Move on from Windows XP?

Unlike human beings, there is no average life specified for an operating system. You can run it as far as you think that applications that you use are compatible with the current operating system. There are a few more factors that need to be considered before you finally start believing that your operating system is ready for an upgrade. Windows XP- Current State Once we analyze the recent launches... Read More »
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An Insight Into MeeGo – The Future of Open Source OS For Smartphones

Back in February 2010, two heavy weights in their respective fields, Intel and Nokia, came together to announce a breakthrough partnership in developing a brand new open source project known as MeeGo. Being an open source affair, Linux had to be there. In fact, it actually hosted the function. Before you get to know about MeeGo, you got to understand where it got its genes from. Two independent open... Read More »
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Join Microsoft in the Cloud or Quit!

There are two things that Microsoft has to offer to all the partners that it has been working with for quite some time now; either join Microsoft on the Cloud, or be left behind in the entire technology arena. This sounds pretty simple though and does not need a lot of justifications to prove the benefits. Probably that is the reason why Steve Ballmer highlighted this news on the Microsoft Worldwide... Read More »
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A Makeover for Windows 7

My quest to change the appearance of Window 7 enabled me to know that desktop appearance can be customized by a good number of people. A bit of effort and time is about all you need to get your desire desktop appearance. You can get a good number of themes at no cost. The new toolbar at the top Call it a goodie; you won’t be wrong. Your normal start menu and windows taskbar is enhanced by this innovation.... Read More »
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Epic Browser: The World’s Only Anti virus Browser

Hidden Reflex is an Indian startup company that has decided to launch its first ever web browser from India. Epic is designed to host many features and applications that will impress the World Wide Web audience. It has something that none of us has ever even heard of; an integrated virus protection in your web browser. This built-in antivirus and antispyware feature is powered by ESET. The browser... Read More »

Final Version of Windows 7 SP1 RTM to Release in 2011-1H

Microsoft has announced the beta version of Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1 (SP1) on the Worldwide Partner Conference. The Service pack is said to come with no new feature specific to Windows 7 yet there are some features that will enhance the Windows 7 experience on the network based on Windows Server 2008 after the service pack will be installed. The Service Pack 1 beta version... Read More »
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Mobile Entree 2.0 to Allow SharePoint Mobility for the Masses

On July 12, H3 Solutions Inc. announced its release of the newest major edition that has been purposely made for the Microsoft SharePoint mobile application network innovation. Mobile Entrée 2.0 is the software that will ensure that your business process continues to move, and will provide SharePoint mobile access to business intelligence (BI) from the Windows Phone, iPhone, Android, Symbian 260,WebOS... Read More »

Chromium to Support Accelerometer

Google Chrome is indeed a wonderful browser which comes with some great features. It has presented some innovative facilities that have helped the developers of applications. It has also come up with additional facilities that the other browsers do not offer and hence emerges quickly as a much appreciated and favored browsers for the developers too. It has time and again given a lot of APIS and Development... Read More »

Most overlooked Froyo feature: Google Chrome to Phone

It has been quite a while since Google came out with the release of the Android 2.2 that was also called Froyo with hype galore. There were a lot of expectations from the new version of the operating system that was meant to provide high performance to the Android platform with the help of the Just in Time compiler. The system would give great enhancement to the Android platform with increased speed... Read More »
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Wind River Pushes Linux Security Further

Linux or Unix is considered to be the most secure operating systems present in the world today. It provides you with all the protected security shells and protocols around the world. You can have a protected experience when it comes to the security of your system and the guard is Linux or any Linux based operating system. Whenever it comes to security, nothing is adequate. This is because people at... Read More »

Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2 Updates to End

Windows XP has been a standard operating system for a long time since its market release for retail in 2001. From then on, it has been a reliable partner for businesses, corporations, professionals, or even to the simplest of students. A vital component of the Windows XP is its implementation of service packs. Service packs are what the laymen conveniently call “patches”. These are basic fixes... Read More »

Mozilla Launches New Java Script Engine

Internet browsers have fallen into an excellent competition with each other for quite some time now. The hike was recorded with the entry of Google Chrome in the market. Firefox was already running the Mozilla with its different versions by the pace of development increased by many folds with the entry and the competition that it generated afterwards. The Milestone Mozilla attained a Milestone by... Read More »
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Now Make Your Own Applications Through Google App Software

Google is launching Android software development to the public. Google is developing a software tool for the people through which a person can develop an application for his or her Android Smartphone. This software tool is free and has been under development for a year. They have tested this application with people who are not much familiar with computer sciences, including those in courses like nursing,... Read More »

Google Chrome to Block Out-of-date Plug-ins

One can hardly name anything that has been authored by Google and has a lot of short comings in it. Though, there is nothing perfect in the world today but Google certainly authors programs and applications that are fairly close to perfection. Google Chrome, the browser is part of the same product line up that has brought a revolution in the world of Computers. You can have a number of benefits out... Read More »
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Exclusive “App Inventor” for Android Mobile

We want to become unique in our own little ways. That is why we want to do things our way even if it puts a question mark to someone’s face. As long as we enjoy it and as long as its spells out our being us, then off we go! This is the same story as that of competing mobile phones. Mobile technology has its own way of becoming distinctive to one another even if both have same main uses. There would... Read More »
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Talk via Your TV through Skype

Skype took up the market share for voice calling and then later video calling for the quality services that it has been providing since August 2003. Skype has been the destination for all those who are addicted to chatting all the time through their computers or even mobiles later on. The smartphones these days have specialized applications authored by Skype that lets them talk with each other non-stop... Read More »
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Google’s New Tool for Students

The stream of products coming out of Google’s stable seems to be never-ending. Judging by the lineup of exciting new offerings they have in store for this year, it looks like a trend they intend to keep up. One of the most talked about application made by Google is their new codeless Android development tool, aimed primarily for the student community. It goes by the name “App Inventor”. The... Read More »
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How to Reinstall or Repair Internet Explorer in Windows 7

You might have encountered instances where you Windows Internet Explorer might have crashed because of some files associated with it damaged or the registration information missed. In such cases, you will be required to reinstall or repair the Internet Explorer to get it working back to normal. This is the only way that can help you repair the damaged files or get the missing registry information... Read More »
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Managing Compatibility Errors in Upgrading to Windows 7

When you want to desperately change your old version of operating system to a more updated version of Windows 7, you suddenly encountered a compatibility message saying:  “These programs may not work properly after the upgrade. We recommend uninstalling these programs before upgrading”. Now, it’s really a pain-in-the-ass problem. What is the possible cause? This is usually the problem if you... Read More »
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Error message when you try to activate Windows Vista Enterprise, Windows Vista Business, Windows 7, or Windows Server 2008: “Code 0×8007232b”

Activation issues continue to prevail with newer versions of Windows. Another issue that has come upfront is activating Enterprise and Business editions of Vista, Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008. When an attempt to activate Vista and Server 2008 is made the following error message shows up, Activation Error: Code 0×8007232b DNS Name does not exist While for Windows 7 it looks something like... Read More »

New Release of Mozilla Firefox 4 Beta 1

The smart looking and improved Mozilla Firefox 4 beta 1 that was recently released has features that make it the browser of choice. Its additional features and superb performance encompass some pickings from Chrome, making it a world class browser with regard to the features. Other than the current features that come with your Firefox browser, the new release takes it a level better. If anything,... Read More »

Nokia N900 users can now browse via Firefox

In the beginning of this month Mozilla Corporation released the Firefox 1.1(code named Fennec), for Nokia N900 and a new update making it compatible to be used on Nokia N810 Smartphone’s. The new browser is aimed at further improving the usability of the Nokia smartphone series. Landscape and portrait Firefox 1.1 is build on the same platform engine as the desktop version of Firefox 3.6, keeping... Read More »

Check Out the New Crash Protection Enabled Firefox 4.0 for Mac

I just updated my current Firefox 3.6 with the new beta Firefox 4.0 it certainly has visible differences. Based on the previous version Firefox 3.7, Mozilla Corporation released for the Mac platform its new beta of Firefox 4.0 (revision 1) earlier last week. The release is with new and improved crash protection and is loaded with several other features, and more to be added when the final product... Read More »