1) Google’s Chrome OS to arrive “later this fall”: Following a slew of new netbook and tablet PC announcements at Computex 2010 — and some rumblings about Windows’ security — Google has come forward with an update on its web-centric operating system for portable devices. @ TechSpot. 2) The New Windows Live Essentials: Microsoft’s decision [...]
1) Extreme gamers play 48.5 hours per week, avid PC gamers older than average: NPD has released a few statistics highlighting the habits of “extreme gamers” – you know, folks like Julien Barreaux. The research firm found that extreme gamers represent 4% of the total US gaming population and spend 48.5 hours per week playing [...]
1) Google Debuts Chrome OS Web Store for Apps: We don’t know an awful lot about Chrome OS, or even when the super lightweight operating system will launch. Yesterday, Google announced the Chrome OS Web store. Sundar Pichai, one of the architects of Chrome OS, revealed the Web store as a way to rate and [...]
Google TV is a new experience for television that combines the TV that you already know with the freedom and power of the Internet. With Google Chrome built in, you can access all of your favorite websites and easily move between television and the web. This opens up your TV from a few hundred channels [...]
1) Reminder: Support for Windows 2000, XP SP2 ends July 13: A friendly reminder to those of you still running Windows 2000 and XP SP2, you have until July 13 to upgrade – if you want Microsoft’s blessings, anyway. That date marks the end of Redmond’s official support, which includes security updates, support assistance, and [...]
When purchasing a new computer you might wonder what software do I need to get started. This guide will help you with some of the decision making. There are many free choices for free software that you may need to get started. 1) Alternative Browsers: All PC’s come with Internet Explorer. While it’s an excellent [...]
BumpTop has announced today that it has been acquired by Google. Looks like Google might be using this technology for the Tablet PC that is being rumored about.
1) StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty coming July 27: Blizzard has finally stamped an official ship date on StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty, the long-awaited sequel to 1998′s hit, StarCraft. @ TechSpot. 2) Apple sells 1 million iPad in 28 days: It was exactly a month ago today that the iPad first found its way [...]
1) Gizmodo’s iPhone Saga: Fact vs. Speculation: The high drama of Gizmodo and the iPhone prototype it acquired could be heading to the courtroom, as prosecutors try to determine who should face charges. Police raided editor Jason Chen’s home last Friday and confiscated his computers and related equipment, but prosecutors haven’t pressed charges against anyone [...]
1) PS3 firmware 3.30 released, preps consoles for 3D games: Sony has introduced a mandatory PlayStation 3 System Software Update (version 3.30, if you’re keeping track) adding several new features, such as changes to the trophy system and preparations for 3D gaming. @ TechSpot. 2) Microsoft Office 2010 RTM Review: Microsoft Office 2010 is a [...]
