Archive for October, 2009
Improved Windows 7 Applets
For many years Windows has included a set of productivity applications for basic task such as word processing, graphics and number crunching. These applications I speak of are WordPad, Paint and Calculator. In addition to these stalwarts there are a couple others users might miss out on, they include Sticky Notes and the dedicated XPS Viewer application. WordPad and Paint in particular have embraced significant changes to their interfaces.
Google Sponsoring Free WiFi on Virgin America Flights
Google announced today that it will sponsor WiFi on all Virgin America flights this holiday season. The promotion will run from November 10 through January 15. Virgin America’s outfitted all of its planes with WiFi and in-flight entertainment systems on every seat. I sat next to a Google marketing manager on a flight back in [...]
A Tour: Windows 7 Desktop, Windows Explorer and Control Panel
The Windows 7 Desktop puts a lot of power in your view, for Windows XP users in particular, I would like to get you up to speed on some of the improvements. I hope to make this a series of post touring the changes that have been introduced in this release. Lets see what’s new.
Gateway Introduces EC Series Notebooks with 11.6″ and 15.6″ screens
Just in time for Windows 7 Gateway is announcing three new EC series notebooks, the EC54, EC58 and EC14 which will all be available later this week. These new notebooks from Gateway come with either an 11.6″ or 15.6″ screen size and claim up to 8 hours of battery life in a sleek package. The [...]
Fujitsu Updates Offerings for Windows 7 Launch
Today, Fujitsu announced several major modifications to its product line and unveiled a host of new computers. These releases are additions to the Lifebook series, expanding the selection with a couple new tablets, an ultra-thin notebook, a desktop replacement PC, and a mini-notebook. Click the link for the full details of the release!
$150 Coupon for Sony VGN-FW490
Enjoy extra savings off Sony’s VGN-FW490 with this sweet $150 coupon. The VGN-FW490 is an attractive multimedia notebook with a 16.4″ widescreen display which has a resolution of 1600×900 (or 1920×1080, if you opt for a more expensive screen). The basic model comes with an Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T6500 (2.10GHz) and 2GB of DDR2 RAM. [...]
A Simple Guide to Virtual Operating Systems
John Herrman over at Gizmodo has written a nice guide that explains how to install and run a virtual operating system for free (as long as you own the operating system, of course). A virtual operating system is one that is running within another operating system. Imagine running Windows 7 on your Mac, or Linux [...]
Using the Windows 7 Desktop – Fun Time Savers
Windows Vista provides some fun animation and effects to the Windows Desktop, (Flip 3D and Alt-Tab-2D). Windows 7 adds further pizzazz with a set of entertaining visual cues that makes working with Windows a great time on the PC. Let’s check some of them out!
Toshiba’s Dyandock Wireless U Provides Wireless Port-Replication for your Notebook
Toshiba has just recently announced that they are giving their Dynadock U an upgrade. The new Dynadock Wireless U, as you might be able to guess, provides wireless connectivity between the Dyandock docking station and your notebook. Previously with the Dynadock U, a single USB cable would need to be plugged into the notebook in [...]
5th Way to Enter to Win an HP Envy 15
Thanks to everyone that’s entered to win the HP Envy 15 so far this week. We wanted to let you know that you’ll have to get your entries in by tonight at 10PM PDT. Before we pull a virtual raffle ticket at Random.org we wanted to offer you another chance to enter to win. From [...]
