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Microsoft is denying that any of their patches or the Malicious Software Removal Tool are responsible for making registry changes as were described by the folks at Prevx. Microsoft went on to say that no registry permission values had been changed as suggested by other third part sources.
On ...
Software
Microsoft
Windows 7
In a surprise move, Arianna Huffington implied during her 25 minutes before the FTC that Murdoch wasn’t exactly telling the truth. She contends that Murdoch and his group could stop Google immediately from taking stuff. She also said that calling others name like ‘parasites’ ...
Online
Rupert Murdoch
I read with interest the project that those at Dell have done and how they were able to install Google Chromium OS on a Dell Mini 10v. What was also interesting is that Dell was also providing a download link to the Google Chromium OS and instruction on how to install it. That part is fairly ...
Software
Chrome
Windows 7
Microsoft
I got an email from an acquaintance of mine asking me about what to buy, a netbook or a laptop.
Hi Ron, I read your article about computer reliability and noticed that Asus was rated #1 and Toshiba was #2. I am looking for a portable computer and I am somewhat confused as to the difference ...
Hardware
Toshiba
Microsoft
Windows 7
Best Buy
It is hard to believe that it has been almost 4 months [minus a few days] since Microsoft released Windows 7 RTM for those with MSDN or Technet subscriptions. Having a subscription to Technet has allowed me the opportunity to try all versions of Windows 7 including Starter, Basic, Home, ...
Software
Windows 7
Microsoft
Nintendo
Did you miss the specials that were being offered on Cyber Monday? Well some of the bigger online retailers are entending some sales in what is being called Cyber Week Specials.
Over at Best Buy they have extended some sale items until December 5, 2009. Supplies are limited so hurry if you ...
Other
Best Buy
Who doesn’t like something for free? But in this case it is a free eBook from Mitch Tullock which is a fellow MVP. Mitch is renowned for his new publication Windows 7 Resource Kit. So what is Mitch offering us for free?
This is the opening paragraph of the free eBook:
Your sound ...
Software
Windows 7
Microsoft
I have been using Google Gears for about 9 months and I have noticed an improvement in how web sites that use Gears function. So what is Google Gears and what does it do?
Google explains the functioning of Google Gears as:
General Info: About Gears
Gears was designed to be used on ...
Online
Safari
Chrome
Firefox
Internet Explorer
Microsoft
If you install Windows 7 using the custom installation option and haven’t formatted the drive, you will have a Windows.old file from your previous installation. Some people are asking how do get rid of this file, since some are unable to delete it from their systems because Windows 7 may ...
Software
Windows 7
Microsoft
Nintendo
Most of you are aware that during the last patch cycle from the people at Redmond, Washington, there have been reports of the fixes causing Black Screens of Death. The nice people over at Prevx are offering a free tool that may, notice the word ‘may’ fix the problem.
According to ...
Hardware
Windows 7
Microsoft
PC
The Google Phone rumor makes it return, but now has an added twist. The latest twist is that the Google Phone will use some type of a mysterious operating system, that is not Android. Huh? So we have Android, plus Google Chromium and now another OS on steroids. What ever the situation, it makes ...
Mobile
Android
Microsoft
Yahoo
I have reported on the development of the CrunchPad by the founder of TechCrunch, Michael Arrington, and I was excited about the project. Basically the CrunchPad was going to be a touch screen flat panel device that you could use on your lap from the comfort of your couch. It was slim in design ...
Software
Windows 7
Michael Dell
Microsoft
Today is Cyber Monday and I spotted this HDTV over at Best Buy for only $999.00. It is for a Mitsubishi - 65″ Class 1080p 120Hz DLP HDTV but what is appealing about this deal is that the price includes delivery, set up and recycling.
On their website Best Buy states:
Delivery, ...
Home Theater
HDTV
Mitsubishi
Best Buy
This Black Friday topped $595 Million in spending online here in the U.S. I did my part, not only online, but also by hitting some stores on Black Friday. My first trip was over to Lowe’s which were offering Black and Decker storage cabinets for half-price at $44 a piece. I picked up four ...
Online
Black Friday
Newegg
Amazon
Wii
BlueHippo, which has been under investigation by the FTC, has had their funds seized by their bank. The company which has been criticized by numerous consumer groups has had to file for bankruptcy. Complaints from consumers have been on going for several years and it has taken this long to ...
Other
Over in Cologne, Germany there is a company called ‘Smartbook AG’ that provides computers to businesses and ‘lifestyle’ markets. It seems that the company claims to have a trademark on the word ‘Smartbook’ and claims that some companies are using this term in ...
Other
Check out the Walmart site for this upcoming Black Friday sales as well as online specials. For those who want to get up early Friday morning, Walmart has some very special deals. One deal I saw was for an HP All-In-One printer, copier and scanner for only $25.00. The other deal I saw was for a ...
Hardware
Hewlett-Packard
Magnavox
Black Friday
I have seen quite a few Black Friday advertisements offering some deals on HDTV’s. But some of the products being sold are off brand or lower cost brands, So when I saw this sale on a Sharp 46″ 1080p 120 Hz HDTV for $699, I had to stop and take a look. According to ...
Gadgets
Sharp
Newegg
HDTV
RCA
PC
Best Buy today announced the Black Friday sale of a HP laptop for $197. The company states that the laptop will feature a Celeron 900 processor, 2GB memory and a 160GB hard drive. On the Best Buy site they provided this additional information:
Offer available In Store only.
Minimum 5 per ...
Hardware
Best Buy
Microsoft
Hewlett-Packard
Intel
DVD
Black Friday
Over at Engadget they have reports of new i7 iMacs arriving DOA or with their screens cracked. It seems even the folks at Engadget received their i7 iMac and it was also DOA. To their credit Apple is responding immediately to this problem and making good on replacing the faulty products.
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