Windows Touch Remix looks like a nice replacement application for those of you using a Netbook with Windows XP but are still wanting the same ‘start menu’ interface that has been developed for the Linux offerings. This application is still being developed and is in the Beta form, but from looking over the threads, it [...]
Looking for a keyboard short-cut to quickly change screen rotation? Ctrl-Alt and any of the four arrow keys will set you free: Ctrl+Alt+Arrow Up will rotate your screen up Ctrl+Alt+Arrow Down will rotate your screen down Ctrl+Alt+Arrow Right will rotate your screen right Ctrl+Alt+Arrow Left will rotate your screen left I’ve verified this to work [...]
I always say it is a good day when you learn something new and this is a handy tip. Sooner or later we all have to reboot our Windows machines into Safe Mode to try and correct a problem. When that occurs, I alway find myself having to remember what Function Key to press and [...]
It looks like Microsoft might be giving Windows XP yet another reprieve, this time until July 31, 2009. The life of XP has been extended at least twice before, and for the Netbook and Nettop devices. According to a leaked email (no official word from Redmond yet) the new lease on life for Windows XP [...]
Just a public service announcements for those who do not have automatic updates enabled for Windows XP and Vista (or for those who have yet to receive the automatic updates): Windows released a slew of updates today, most of which are security enhancements. It should be noted that these listed updates are specific to my [...]
On Friday I had a situation where I needed somebody to look at a map I had on my screen, it was an application running on my Vista machine. The other person was using Windows XP. In my quick research, it’s not possible to use Windows Meeting Space and connect with somebody using NetMeeting on [...]
Looks like Microsoft is listening to feedback regarding XP and ULCPCs, allowing XP Home to be installed on devices up to 14.1″ and those sporting touch screens. This is a change from their previous policy of not allowing touch screens, and limiting the screens to 10.2 inches. They also increased the diskspace requirement from 80 [...]
Last week came word that Microsoft had to delay the release of XP SP3 and Vista SP1 due to some complications with the Microsoft Dynamics Retail Management System. Well, it looks like the issues have been worked out temporarily and the service packs will now be available again via Windows Update. Microsoft developed a filter [...]
Hold the train. Just as news was starting to spread that Microsoft was about to release XP Service Pack 3, comes word of yet another delay. According to CNet’s News.com: The software maker said there is a “compatibility issue” between the XP service pack and Microsoft Dynamics Retail Management System, a retail chain management program [...]
There have been a couple of posts recently about lack of support for certain functionality in 64-bit Windows environments. James Kendrick pointed out that the Send to OneNote feature is missing in the 64-bit version of the OS. GBM provided the bad news that there is not going to be a fix for the current [...]
Microsoft announced today that June 30 is indeed the final cut-off for manufacturers to make Windows XP a pre-load option on PCs, with an exception being made for those now popular low cost portables, like the Asus Eee, Intel Classmate, and others. Those low cost portables will still be allowed to ship with Windows XP [...]
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12 iPhone Photography Accessories – Lenses, Stands, Filters and More To Enhance Your Photos
Apple made a lot of shutterbugs happy with the camera upgrades in the iPhone 4S — more pixels and a bigger sensor means an even better “best camera” to carry everywhere. Want to take the iPhone even further than that? With some additional accessories and apps you can turn this device into a mobile photo and video studio worthy of your enhanced skills.
Droid RAZR MAXX First Impressions and Unboxing Video
The Droid RAZR is just months old, but Motorola has already seen fit to introduce another mmber to the RAZR family, the Droid RAZR MAXX. The Droid RAZR (review) was known for a super thin design and Kevlar back, but it lacked in the battery life department. We saw 11-12 hours of battery life in [...]
The Next Nexus: What It Needs to Stay Ahead of the Pack
Late last year, Google and Samsung released the third rendition of the Nexus smartphone. The first of course was the HTC-made Nexus One which arrived in 2010 to great fan fare. Then, in late part of 2010, the Samsung-made Nexus S launched which eventually became available in two variants, the regular Nexus S and the [...]
iHome iB40 Headphones: Decent Sound at Budget Price
If you’re looking for a budget set of headphones that still produce decent sound and rich bass, then you should give the iHome iB40 Headphones a look. They’re comfortable, have an understated look, and produce good sound for the money. I hate ear buds! When I’m around the house and want to listen to some music [...]
Droid 4 Review: Incredible Keyboard, Awesome Speeds
The Droid 4 is the most recent of Motorola’s Droid line. The original Droid kicked off the Android revolution on Verizon, so it is good to see that the company is still thinking of users who want a physical keyboard. The Droid 4 marks the first time Motorola has included Verizon’s super fast 4G LTE [...]
Samsung Series 7 Slate Review: First Impressions
These days whenever someone mentions the word “Tablet” visions of the iPad or something similar dance in their heads. Not that long ago a tablet was something quite different: a Windows-based slate computer. Since the rise of the new idea of the tablet there have been a few Tablet PCs trying for relevance in an [...]
