Thursday: March 4, 2010
- Latest MacHeist bundle brings cheap software and adventure gaming to your Mac.
The fact that the recently released Mac version of Tales of Monkey Island is included in this bundle makes the entire deal worthwhile (assuming the number of purchases surpasses 50,000 - it probably will). The entire bundle will set you back just twenty bucks and you'll end up with some other neat apps as well.
Monday: March 1, 2010
- Ten of the all-time greatest free downloads and services according to PC World.
I find it a little strange that Spybot: Search and Destroy isn't on this list. On almost every PC I've ever had to troubleshoot I usually start by running a scan of Spybot to get a quick glance at what's going on.
Thursday: February 25, 2010
- Xerox sues Google over some potentially patent-infringing search methods.
The patents themselves are very explicit, and appear to deal with the very specific application of methods and even software, some of it bearing Xerox trademarks. Theoretically, such methods could be used in the dissemination of live repositories of information.
Thursday: February 18, 2010
- Five things that will make e-readers a whole lot better in 2010.
Here are the Cliff's Notes for the lazy folks: touch capability, color, flexibility, better software and more contrast. I'd like to add the word 'iPad' in there as a sixth thing that will be a contributing factor to making these devices better as well.
Wednesday: February 10, 2010
- Apple pulls the curtain back on new version of Aperture.
So yesterday's big update was the unveiling of the new version of Aperture rather than new MacBook Pros. New version of said includes Faces, Places and Brushes. Faces and Places will be quite familiar to iPhoto '09 users. Joy.
Wednesday: December 30, 2009
- Looks like you won't be seeing any further Firefox updates until 2010.
In addition, Firefox 4.0, which had been due in 2010, now is 'aimed at late 2010 or early 2011,' with a beta due in the summer of 2010, according to Mozilla.
- Ten reasons as to why Microsoft should acquire Palm immediately.
I've got a New Year's resolution for Microsoft: Buy Palm and use the hardware and software to jumpstart your mobile strategy. Palm the company is struggling and may not survive past 2010. But its technology is worthwhile.
Monday: December 21, 2009
- Microsoft gets themselves sued due to previous trademark of the term 'Bing'.
Bing! Information Design, based in St Louis, Missouri, launched a legal action last week in a local court - alleging that the multibillion-dollar software corporation 'had knowledge of the mark' and 'intentionally interfered' when it relaunched its search engine with a new name earlier this year.
Thursday: November 19, 2009
- The top ten free Windows tools for IT professionals.
A well-rounded list of some free applications for those of you (who may or may not be IT professionals, InfoWorld) who happen to have a predilection for tinkering under the hood with your copy of Windows.
Thursday: November 12, 2009
- Apple releases update to Safari browser to fix some security issues.
Along with some patches to fix certain vulnerabilities, the update contains some bits of code to make your beloved copy of Safari more stable as well.
Wednesday: November 4, 2009
- Next Apple software update may break a lot of unauthorized installations of Mac OS X.
If you've recently installed Mac OS X on your beloved Dell Mini 9 you may want to hold off from applying the next software update that Apple puts out. Possibly for a long, long time.
Wednesday: October 28, 2009
- A handy tutorial on how to compile software from source code.
...thanks to the popularity of open-source software, where the source code is available for one and all to read and enjoy, the impetus has been put on the end-user to compile their own code if they want to use the software.
Tuesday: October 27, 2009
- Microsoft doesn't want anything to do with Family Guy variety show special.
The special reportedly contained jokes about deaf people, the Holocaust, feminine hygiene and incest. In other words, it was just like a regular 'Family Guy' episode.
- A list of eight programs that can make your computer run faster.
A comprehensive post that covers some software you should be using for regular computer maintenance. There is also a list of alternatives to popular software to keep your RAM usage low.
Friday: October 9, 2009
- Apple fires out software update for iPhone users which fixes some pesky bugs.
The update also resolves an issue that could interrupt the cell network until the phone is restarted. A bug that caused a crash during video streaming has been addressed in iPhone OS 3.1.2.
Monday: August 17, 2009
- Wired takes a first look at Windows 7, ends up very happy with what they see.
Yet another positive review for Microsoft's upcoming operating system. Whoever picked the standard selection of wallpapers should be given a medal.
Thursday: August 6, 2009
- Apple rolls out Mac OS X 10.5.8 software update.
This latest release includes general operating system fixes that will enhance the stability, compatibility and security of your beloved Mac.
Monday: July 13, 2009
- Adobe looking to give ColdFusion a shot in the arm with new release.
Adobe went for three simple categories of improvement with this release: Increase user productivity, improve integration with popular enterprise software, and simplify the workflow between Adobe products.
Thursday: July 9, 2009
- VLC joins group of other popular software that came out beta this week.
The open source VLC video player has finally reached version 1.0 after more than a decade of development. The popular media player delivers an extraordinary set of features and can play nearly anything.
Tuesday: July 7, 2009
- Microsoft would like you to know about a very serious security hole.
The so-called 'zero day' vulnerability disclosed by Microsoft affects a part of its software used to play video. The problem arises from the way the software interacts with Internet Explorer, which opens a hole for hackers to tunnel into.
Monday: July 6, 2009
- Trading software from Goldman Sachs stolen by original developer?
Promised a job at triple his $400,000 annual salary, he downloaded the secret codes he had developed, presumably on behalf of a generous new employer who is reportedly based in Chicago.
- McAfee glitch sends out a false-positive for virus detection accidentally.
Glitch caused many a headaches worldwide as the anti-virus software starting attacking core system files. Whoops.
Monday: June 29, 2009
- Software not yet smart enough to sort out human relationships.
World-Check doesn't rely on automated tools to build its database. That responsibility lies with analysts employed by World-Check to sift through primary sources of information to identify high-risk individuals and document their connections and relationships with other people.
Friday: June 26, 2009
- Looks like the Pirate Bay won't be getting a retrial anytime soon.
In denying the appeal, the court conceded that Judge Norstrom should have declared from the outset he was a member of the copyright groups, according to reports.
Tuesday: June 23, 2009
- A real-life tale of how 'Find My iPhone' actually works.
Neat story but I don't think this course of action should be recommended to all owners of lost iPhones.
Thursday: June 18, 2009
- MacWorld takes a look at the new iPhone 3.0 software from a corporate point of view.
Sure it is, now let me finish this game of Peggle.
Wednesday: June 17, 2009
- Version 3.0 of the Apple iPhone software is officially available to the public.
Congratulations to all my fellow iPhone users who finally now have the ability to cut and paste.
