Internet Explorer decline?

1
November 6th, 2009

The most recent statistics shown by NetApplications and StatCounter reveals the fact that Microsoft’s Internet Explorer is in a continuous decline.
According to NetApplications at the end of October all Internet Explorer browser versions had globally a market share of only 64.64%, compared to the 79.5% in late 2007. The biggest IE’s adversary is Firefox, with [...]

S596 – the fastest SSD from A-DATA

0
November 6th, 2009

A-DATA, an important producer of DRAM memory modules and flash drives, has launched the SSD S596 – a 2.5 inch SATA disk that has a remarkable increased transfer speed, designed specifically for PC enthusiastic, multi-task and heavy-graphic users to perform assorted applications five times faster.
S596  delivers sequential read and write speeds up to 250 MB/sec [...]

Half of touchscreen users would waive this type of interface

0
November 5th, 2009

A recent study made in August by a research company named Canalys on 3000 Smartphone users from France, Germany and Great Britain, reveals the fact that over 50% of the users that have a Smartphone with touchscreen would waive this type of interface if they will buy a new mobile device.
According to Canalys, 38 % [...]

Windows 7 issues with Need for Speed Shift

1
October 27th, 2009

If you are having problems with Need for Speed Shift on Windows 7 and by trouble I mean, a black screen immediately after the Need for Speed logo is displayed this will solve the problem.
I tried a lot of advices but, none of them worked. The solution is very simple.
The solution is the AMD Dual-Core [...]

Ninite, the application that makes upgrading to Windows 7 easier.

0
October 26th, 2009

I prefer fresh installs instead of upgrading to another OS. In the worst case scenario I would probably create a dual boot, but if you want to upgrade from XP or Vista to Windows 7 this small application makes it easier.
This tool allows you to customize all your favorite apps into one, let’s say, standalone [...]

3D experience for home – 3D VISION AND 3D VISION DISCOVER

1
October 24th, 2009

At this point, only nVidia has brought to the public a technology capable of delivering tridimensional reality through a commercial solution.
The available technology now has 2 choices; the pre-paid one that includes the active 3D Vision glasses priced at approximately US $ 200 , and eventually another 400-500 US $ for an LCD display capable [...]

Sony Alpha A380, another entry-level DSLR camera ?

0
October 24th, 2009

Alpha 380 is the newest DSLR camera that targets entry-level market and replaces the older model Alpha 350.
The camera features a 14.2 MP CCD sensor, and a unique “Quick AF Live View” mode.
The Alpha 380 has a sensor cleaning system that cleans the sensor by high frequency vibrations.
The 2.7 inch LCD with a resolution of [...]

The new Opteron EE with six cores

0
October 24th, 2009

AMD has announced a new six cores AMD Opteron EE. Providing a 31 percent improved performance per watt, when compared with the 4 cores Opteron processors released earlier, the six cores Opteron has been created in order to meet the customers need for solid performances.
Most customers that are in need of low power consumption processors, [...]

Apple way to say that nothing changed with Windows 7 – Apple TV ad

0
October 23rd, 2009

Apple heard Windows 7 has been launched and they did what they know better. Apple made three different ads, each one of them proving what Microsoft is doing for years. All the time they made flashy commercials and used all kind of messages, just to make you buy/upgrade from a version to another of their [...]

Upgrade Windows Vista to DirectX 11

1
October 22nd, 2009

The final version of DirectX 11 has been available since the end of August 2009. The trick is knowing how to get it installed on Vista. However, it appears that Microsoft is determined to make upgrading Vista to DirectX 11 as difficult as possible.
Microsoft is updating Windows Vista to use some of the features built [...]