In the seven months since Windows 7 made its appearance, it’s already helped bury some of the bad will generated by its immediate and underloved predecessor, Windows Vista. We were a little bit skeptical at first about whether it was […]
How to Install Windows 7
So you’ve decided to take the Windows 7 plunge, having heard all the paeans to Redmond’s latest operating system. For many users, setting it up will be a simple case of popping in the installation disc and following the prompts. […]
Facebook Complicates Jury Duty Screening
Bosses and online daters aren’t the only ones sniffing out your Facebook profile: some lawyers are “Facebook-ing the jury” as part of a background check in jury duty selection. Amber Yearwood, a consultant from juror consultancy Trial Behavior Consulting in […]
Rumor: New Image Hints Four-Inch Screen on iPhone 5
The rumor-mill is once again a-churning over the possibility of a larger-sized iPhone that could compete against its beefier Android cousins. Although Apple CEO Steve Jobs has previously stated his thoughts on the matter — “No one’s going to buy” […]
The 10 Most Violent Video Games of All Time
Video games, much like comic books, rock and roll, and horror flicks, have been blamed for sullying children, inspiring violence, and contributing to the nation’s moral decay. It’s worth noting that, hysterical pundits aside, the latest studies suggest that violent […]
Best Dual, Multi-Monitor Software
Adding Multiple monitors to your setup definitely increases productivity. But it can get all tricky without use of the right software. Windows 7 gives you a decent Multi-Monitor support, but trust me its only the beginning. While hunting down for […]
Choosing the Right Windows 7 Version
The hype is sky high, and we have seen, Windows 7 lives upto it. At the time of writing, only few hours remain for October 22nd launch, and already I see Twitter flooding for Windows 7. PC users are rushing […]
Happy 20th Birthday, Windows 3.0
May 22, 1990 saw the release of Microsoft Windows 3.0. In many ways it was the turning point for Windows, the version at which you could see Windows being generally useful. With Windows 3.0 the Windows “ecosystem,” as Bill Gates […]
The Best President’s Day Weekend Tech Deals
President’s Day weekend is here again. That means not only do you get a long weekend, but there are also some great sales to honor our American leaders. So why not celebrate this President’s Day by keeping a few of […]
Microsoft Warns of Xbox 360 and Kinect Shortages
December of 2010 might have been a great month for sales of Microsoft’s Xbox 360, but Microsoft’s surge in year-to-year console sales—42 percent—comes with its own price. According to the company, shortages of both the Xbox 360 and its Kinect […]