Posts Tagged ‘news’

Test Windows 8 before it comes out

May 18th, 2012

For those who don’t know Windows 8 is out on the horizon.

 

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New windows 8 start menu

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iOS 5.1.1 out; contains security fixes

May 7th, 2012

Apple has released iOS 5.1.1 to its Apple users.

Connect to your PC/MAC or go into settings –> General —> Software update.

It contains the following fixes;

• Improves reliability of using HDR option for photos taken using the Lock Screen shortcut
• Addresses bugs that could prevent the new iPad from switching between 2G and 3G networks
• Fixes bugs that affected AirPlay video playback in some circumstances
• Improved reliability for syncing Safari bookmarks and Reading List
• Fixes an issue where ‘Unable to purchase’ alert could be displayed after successful purchase

 iOS 5.1.1 out; contains security fixes

Google Launches Google Drive

April 25th, 2012

Well it seems its been year(s) in the making. Google has finally launched Google drive.

Basically Google drive is a competitor  of Dropbox and Skydrive.

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PSA: Guard Against/Remove/Detect flashback/flashfake mac malware

April 11th, 2012

Unfortunately the world has got to the point where needing security software is advised.

One of them is flashback aka flash fake malware that is currently hitting macs at an alarming rate. So far 600,000 macs have been detected as infected by the fake flash codec trojan.

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Opendns vs Google DNS

March 29th, 2012

Google announced a DNS service today. So what does that mean? Read on to find out.

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Google committed to making its ads safer

March 14th, 2012

Google has released a post today on how it plans to make its ads safer – and maintain that.

We have all had a time where we have seen an ad that has been suspicious. Or malicious.

Well Google is taking note. A video has also been released showing how Google is going to monitor its ad network.

Watch the video icon smile Google committed to making its ads safer .

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3 Must Have Games for the Nintendo 3DS

March 13th, 2012

On the fence about the Nintendo 3DS or don’t want to get a PS VITA?

Well here are 3 games for the Nintendo 3DS that shall make it much easier to choose.

300px Nintendo 3DS AquaOpen 3 Must Have Games for the Nintendo 3DS
Image via Wikipedia

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Why upgrading to LTE is important for carriers and consumers

March 7th, 2012

The great migration has begun. It began in late 2010, when two US wireless carriers, Verizon and MetroPCS, launched LTE networks. In the year that followed both companies expanded. Essentially everyone else has followed suit. Bell, Rogers, and Telus now have 4G LTE networks that will continue to expand until they cover most of the country. Soon enough, these carriers will cease offering their 3G products (and even their 2G products), instead featuring a full array of 4G devices. And everyone will benefit.

While 4G LTE services are heralded for their lightning fast speeds, there’s more to it than that. Yes, speed is an LTE network’s primary virtue, but it’s not all about how fast you can buffer a streaming movie. No, speed in this instance leads to something greater.

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iPad 3 “HD” announced. Retina display, 4G LTE and more

March 7th, 2012

Apple announced the iPad 3 HD today.

So far;

  • retina display
  • 4G LTE/3G
  • Mobile hotspot (up to 5 devices)
  • Black/white
  • 5MP rear facing camera with technology similar to the iPhone.
  • same look – unknown if same size
  • 9 hours battery life with LTE 10 with 3G
  • Siri coming to japan
  • Siri updated for more locations
  • The new iPad has more memory and screen resolution than the Xbox and PS3
  • HDR
  • March 16th preodrer at $499 USD
  • Refreshed Apple TV

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  1. iOS 5.1;
  2. This update contains improvements and bug fixes, including:
  3. Japanese language support for Siri (availability may be limited during initial rollout)
  4. Photos can now be deleted from Photo Stream
  5. Camera shortcut now always visible on Lock Screen for iPhone 4S, iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS and iPod touch (4th generation)
  6. Camera face detection now highlights all detected faces
  7. Redesigned Camera app for iPad
  8. Genius Mixes and Genius playlists for iTunes Match subscribers
  9. Audio for TV shows and movies on iPad optimized to sound louder and clearer
  10. Podcast controls for playback speed and a 30 second rewind for iPad
  11. Updated AT&T network indicator
  12. Addresses bugs affecting battery life
  13. Fixes an issue that occasionally caused audio to drop for outgoing calls
  14. For information on the security content of this update, please visit this website:

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1222

Apple announces iPad 3 event for March 7th, 2012

February 28th, 2012
300px IPad 2 Smart Cover at unveiling crop Apple announces iPad 3 event for March 7th, 2012

Image via Wikipedia

Apple has officially announced that March 7th, 2012 will be related to their iPad.

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Apple's invitation to the event.

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