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Nokia buys Symbian, sets it free 2008-07-04 11:16:00 In an effort to tackle recent advances into the smartphone world by Apple’s iPhone and Google’s Android, Nokia
has announced its intention to buy the remaining 52 percent of Symbian
shares that it does not already own and open the mobile operating system for royalty free use. Though Symbian software has never been popular in the US, it is used widely throughout Europe where it holds about two-
Google introduces new Media Server application 2008-07-04 11:09:00 In what appears to be their first attempt at invading people’s living rooms, Google
has introduced its latest Windows app: Google Media Server. This tool works alongside Google Desktop to locate media files on your computer and on the web (most notably YouTube), making them available across a standard home network to UPnP compatible devices such as the PlayStation 3. It makes sense that Google w
OCZ introduces 3GB SODIMM kits 2008-07-04 11:08:00 OCZ announced this week that they will be expanding their SODIMM kits, bringing a new 3GB DDR2 kit to the table. The memory maker is offering the kit as an upgrade to laptops with 1GB or 2GB of RAM without going all the way to 4GB, saving a bit of money in the process. They specifically mention the “graphics-intensive” Windows Vista as a prime reason to upgrade. Saving money might be a good re
Two great time-saving tips for Firefox 3 2008-07-04 11:05:00 You have likely heard it a million times already, Firefox
3 is a very nice improvement over version 2, especially in the performance department. And while many still prefer to stick to their own improved versions of Opera and Safari (sorry IE, you are a disgrace right now), Firefox is by far the most used alternative browser. I believe that comes in part thanks to its flexibility for customization
ICANN expands top level domain name options 2008-07-04 10:59:00 In what is seen as the biggest expansion to Internet domain
name space yet, the ICANN
yesterday approved a plan to introduce new top-level
domains along with the option of applying for customized ones. In other words, customers will soon be able to choose top level domains that are more descriptive or specific such as .free, .travel, and .tech instead of settling for existing ones such as .com, .n
YouTube takes 75% of U.S. video site market 2008-07-04 10:57:00 Google is used to being king of search, and increasingly they are becoming used to being king of web video
as well. YouTube
continues to prove its success, despite numerous setbacks and legal disputes. According to recent statistics, YouTube has grown 26% to dominate 75% of U.S. traffic to web video sites, putting just about every other video service to shame. This marks a continuing year after ye
deleteting the hibernation file 2008-06-27 01:22:00 When you put your computer into hibernation
, everything in computer memory is saved on your hard disk, and your computer is switched off. When you turn the computer back on, all programs and documents that were open when you turned the computer off are restored on the desktop. To put your computer into hibernation, you must have a computer that is set up by the manufacturer to support this option.
Theft Prevention Accessories for PDAs 2008-06-20 15:53:00 Now you can protect Your Investment, Your Data, and Your Privacy With Theft Prevention Accessories
for PDAs. The biggest challenges owners of personal data devices face is losing a PDA through theft. Stealing of PDAs increases year after year as the prices and capabilities of these units increases. Locking the unit up in a drawer and never taking it out is about the only certain way of making s
Stabilizing and Speeding Up Your Windows PC 2008-06-20 15:41:00 Wise Registry Cleaner v. 3.4 and Wise Disk Cleaner v. 3.31 has been released by WiseCleaner, a pair of affordable Windows
applications that stabilize your computer, and make it run more quickly. Unlike complicated utilities that are designed for software developers and other power users, Wise Registry Cleaner and Wise Disk Cleaner are safe and practical for novices to use.Wise Registry Cleaner spe Read more:Speeding
Acquire and analyze digital evidience from mobile devices 2008-06-20 15:23:00 Oxygen Software nnounced the availability of Oxygen Forensic Suite 2, which is designed for forensic extraction of electronic evidence from cell phones, smartphones and other mobile devices. The tool is intended for law enforcement officers, computer forensic examiners, corporate and private investigators. The users of the suite may have minimal computer skills and may be new to the field of mobil Read more:Acquire
Use BitLocker Drive Encryption without TPM chip 2008-06-18 17:27:00 Windows Vista includes a new hard drive encryption feature called BitLocker Drive Encryption
. BitLocker can be a very useful security feature for businesses and home users that have sensitive and confidential information stored on their computer. Unfortunately, BitLocker Drive Encryption by default requires a Trusted Platform Module (TPM Chip) version 1.2 or later installed in your computer. A lot
Detect and Repair Disk Errors 2008-06-18 17:25:00 In addition to running Disk Cleanup and Disk Defragmenter to optimize the performance of your computer, you can check the integrity of the files stored on your hard disk by running the Error Checking utility.As you use your hard drive, it can develop bad sectors. Bad sectors slow down hard disk performance and sometimes make data writing (such as file saving) difficult, or even impossible. The Err Read more:Detect
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Google preps online storage service 2008-06-18 17:22:00 Google Inc. is preparing to take the covers off its own brand of hosted-storage
services, according to a report in The Wall Street Journal on Tuesday.The online
storage subscription-based service may be ready for release early next year, according to the report. The service will reportedly include a limited amount of free storage with extra space available for an undisclosed price. Google official Read more:Google
Turn your Webcam into a Surveillance Cam 2008-06-18 17:21:00 Let your Webcam be your eyes and ears while you're away from home or the office. A simple Webcam costs about $20, and a good surveillance-software package can be downloaded for free or cheap.I recommend NovoSun's free SurveillizCam Lite. This program can monitor your home and office by stably detecting motion and logging the surveillance video into an AVI file with MPEG1 or MPEG4 codecs. In Survei
TeraCopy - Copy Files Faster 2008-06-18 17:16:00 TeraCopy is a program designed to copy and move files at the maximum possible speed. It allows you to Pause and Resume file transfers. TeraCopy uses dynamically adjusted buffers to reduce seek times while Asynchronous copy speeds up file transfer between two physical hard drives. In case of copy error, TeraCopy will try several times and in the worse case just skips the file, not terminating the
NETEagle 2008-06-18 17:12:00 NETEagle is a tool that optimizes your modem connection. Your internet connection can be optimized up to 200% or higher by using NETEagle. NETEagle supports all current Windows versions, and works with any internet connection. NETEagle optimizes internet related settings, allowing for faster throughput. NETEagle has been tried and tested on numerous machines and has been found to work over 99% of
Try out the Orkut applications 2008-06-18 17:07:00 Google has started a new project named OpenSocial. OpenSocial is a set of common APIs for developers to create applications that work on websites like Orkut
, Facebook etc. that have chosen to participate.The much awaited Orkut applications are now live. For now, these applications are available only to Ethiopian Orkut members. But don't worry, you can still get them.Follow the steps below:* Change
Yahoo! enters the social networking arena 2008-06-18 17:05:00 Yahoo! has finally stepped into the shoes of social networking
websites and has launched its own exclusive social network which is known as the Yahoo! Mash. Modules are basically the widgets you can add to pimp out your page. Yahoo’s modules include Flickr RSS, Ego Boost, Common Friends, MyMoshLog2, Blog Module, Asteroids, Astrology, PimpMyPet, Hover, Kaleidescope, Guestbook, and My Stuff. The m Read more:Yahoo
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Compose Text Messages with your Voice 2008-06-18 17:02:00 Some people hate text messaging simply because of the hassle to compose a message using the cell-phone keypad. You could always upgrade to a keyboard-equipped phone like the LG Voyager, AT&T Tilt, or RIM BlackBerry Curve, but even those models require you to use your thumbs when it comes to text input. Plus, it probably seems excessive to spend hundreds of dollars on a new phone just for the s Read more:Voice
Samsung BlackJack II 2008-06-18 17:00:00 Why spoil a good thing? Samsung
kept this idea in mind when designing the BlackJack
II, an evolutionary update to the original and well-received BlackJack smartphone. The new version adds a number of useful enhancements: the built-in camera now has 2-megapixel resolution; there's a built-in GPS radio with optional TeleNav GPS Navigator; and it's compatible with AT&T's (expensive) Video Share s
Free iPhone unlocking solution released for download 2008-06-18 16:53:00 A team of hackers attempting to unlock Apple Inc.'s iPhone
for use with GSM-based wireless carriers other than AT&T appear to have finally succeeded in their efforts, and last night began distributing their solution as a free download via several websites.Dubbed "iUnlock," the SIM unlocking tool represents the fruits of a multi-month effort on the part of the unofficial "iPhone Dev Team" -- a
Nokia Secret Codes 2008-06-18 16:48:00 Here are some useful secret codes for Nokia
S60 phones to get system information, such as IMEI and software versionIn order to enter these codes, the phone must be in the idle screen, not in any of the menu screens. The idle screen is where you see the operator name, date, time, battery level, signal strength.*#06# - Displays the IMEI (GSM standard).*#2820# - Displays the Bluetooth device address Read more:Codes
Mobile Battery tips 2008-06-18 16:43:00 If your mobile battery is troubling you in between your work and you feel like throwing away your set, then try these tips , they might be useful .Reserve battery: Nokia instrument comes with a reserve battery. To activate, press the keys *3370# Your cell will restart withthis reserve and the instrument will show a 50% increase in battery.Thisreserve will get charged when you charge your cell next Read more:Mobile
Make Yahoo Messenger ads-free 2008-06-18 16:37:00 Tired of the irritating pop up ads each time you login to Yahoo
! Messenger
? If yes, then no need to tolerate these ads. Get rid of them now.While trying to figure out how to remove these ads, I came across a way to get rid of these. The way we are going to do this is through registry editing.Follow these steps:1. Click Start>Run. Type 'regedit'.2. Goto HKEY_CURRENT_USER -> Software -> Yahoo -> Pa
GeForce 9800 GT performance in the original XFX 2008-07-05 05:31:00 The network resource Expreview image of a new graphics card from XFX, built on the base not yet formally submitted the graphic adapter NVIDIA GeForce
9800 GT.If you believe the source, then the accelerator based on established on 55 - nm chip technology G92-280 with 112 streaming processors, is equipped with an alternative design active air cooling system and staffed GDDR3 memory volume of 512 wit
NVIDIA move to DirectX 10.1 at the end of 2008 2008-07-05 05:27:00 After the emergence of a few months ago, information about the characteristics of a new generation of graphics processors from NVIDIA, which are known under the code GT200, and became the basis for graphics cards GeForce GTX 280/260, a number of observers noted with regret the lack of support for Applied interface DirectX
10.1, even more so that support similar functionality realized from competin
Record download Firefox 3 recognized Guinness Book of Records 2008-07-05 05:25:00 Experts from the Guinness
Book of Record
s had completed counting the number of downloads third version of the browser Firefox
, which were made during the first 24 hours after his release. The final figure, which was recorded as a record - 8002530. This - slightly less than the staff counted Mozilla Corporation, but still the figure of 8 million was achieved.Last week experts is reviewing logs from Read more:Records
3-in-1 BluePOINTER Bluetooth headset gives laser pointer and LED flashlight 2008-07-05 03:26:00 Okay, are you the type of person who adores a multi-purpose gadget? Good because we have here the BluePOINTER, which apparently is the first three in one Bluetooth
headset combined with laser pointer, and LED flashlight!I suppose one could be asking why anyone would need a laser pointer and LED flashlight on a Bluetooth headset, well if you are someone who actually uses a laser pointer and maybe a
8 megapixel mobile phone........ LG KC910? 2008-07-05 03:16:00 When Sony Ericsson announced the C905 it may well be the industries first 8 megapixel
camera phone
, but that doesn’t mean the rest of the other mobile manufacturers are sleeping their time away. Because apparently LG Electronics is working on their own mobile phone to incorporate an 8 Megapixel camera with Xenon flash, and the whispers are that LG is readying the mobile phone for an October laun
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