Dell is allowing its customers to decline the unwanted software applications loaded on new PCs, after hundreds of users complained about such “bloatware” on a company blog. “Would love the ability to have a clean Continue reading “Dell lets users avoid ‘bloatware’”.
MySpace today officially announced the beta launch of MySpace’s instant messaging service, MySpaceIM. MySpaceIM, which has been in use for over a year by users, is the first in a series of enhanced products and Continue reading “MySpace Announces IM Service”.
Samsung Electronics has announced its one terabyte (TB) F1 series hard disk drive (HDD), which features the highest recording density in a 3.5-inch HDD using only three disks. The new Serial ATA 3.5-inch F1 series Continue reading “Samsung announces one terabyte Hard Drive for $399 US”.
Video-game publisher Take-Two Interactive is on the hot seat again. Two years after it faced a barrage of criticism from consumer advocates and even Sen. Hillary Clinton for hidden graphic pornographic content in its Grand Continue reading “Take-Two’s ‘Manhunt’ Gets Manhandled – Adult Only Rating”.
With Flash memory prices being more than affordable one can find 2GB USB keys for just over $20, which is a heck of a bargain compared to what a couple of years ago. The first thumb drive Legit Reviews wrote about was the $39 Trek ThumbDrive Secure 16MB back in 2003! This drive was capable of 700kB/sec read speeds, which is nothing compared to the latest drives that are pushing over 30,000kB/sec!
June 12th through June 19th News From Around the Web The build quality is outstanding, the active cooling is both effective and quiet and the eSATA performance is excellent. Installation is very straightforward and easily Continue reading “June 12th through June 19th News From Around the Web”.
This week you will start to see the GeForce 8400 GS hit retail. GeForce 8400 GS graphics cards are ideal for cost-conscious users who dont want to sacrifice features. The card is pretty basic looking, Continue reading “NVIDIA Set To Release GeForce 8400 GS Video Cards This Week”.
Without any sort of fanfare, AT&T Inc. has started offering a broadband Internet service for $10 a month, half the price of its cheapest advertised plan. The service provides download speeds of up to 768 Continue reading “AT&T quietly introduces $10 DSL plan”.
IBM is introducing a high-performance computer system that is intended to rapidly analyze data as it streams in from many sources, increasing the speed and accuracy of decision making in fields as diverse as security Continue reading “IBM to unveil stream computing system”.
Google on Monday turned on the solar panels covering nearly all the roof space on its corporate campus and announced that its philanthropic arm plans to dole out over $10 million in grants to support Continue reading “Google turns on solar panels”.
Blockbuster Inc. will rent high-definition DVDs only in the Blu-ray format in 1,450 stores when it expands its high-def offerings next month, dealing a major blow to the rival HD DVD format. Blockbuster has been Continue reading “Blockbuster will rent DVDs in Blu-ray format”.
Last year we told you that Ultra had released two new power supplies. Today we will be looking at one of those power supplies, the Ultra X-Finity 2G power supply. The 600W Ultra X-Finity 2G supplies up to 37A on the single +12V rail, which is plenty for nearly any single GPU system. Read on to see how this power supply does in testing and to see if it’s time to upgrade!
Anyone expecting a technical and legal partnership between Microsoft and Ubuntu distributor Canonical to follow existing Microsoft-Linux deals will be disappointed–at least for now. Canonical CEO Mark Shuttleworth in a blog posting on Saturday said Continue reading “No Microsoft-Ubuntu deal in the works”.
Microsoft updated and renamed its IPTV (Internet Protocol Television) software, now called Mediaroom. The name change was needed as I don’t want to say ‘I Pee TV’ to anyone! The updated software, formerly called Microsoft Continue reading “Microsoft renames IPTV platform to Mediaroom”.
Control your entire Home Entertainment system with just one button! Simply select an activity and your Harmony 550 remote will send the right commands so you don’t have to juggle remotes or remember a sequence of buttons. The Internet-based setup on the Harmony 550 is a breeze, making home entertainment accessible to the whole family. Read on to see if this remote will make your life easier!
