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Deleting Shorcuts in Windows Vista: Not Easy!
I know that Windows Vista is still in Beta — more than half a year till it arrives — but it is worth while mentioning how stupidly hard it is to delete a shortcut icon! No this isn’t an application,...
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20 Things You Wouldn’t Like About Windows Vista
I hope you don’t think I’m bashing Vista, because I haven’t tried it out. It seems quite cool, honestly, but I think it’s coming a bit too late. Windows Vista is what XP should have been. Anyhoo, I...
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Installing Windows Vista Beta 2 on a MacBook Pro
Microsoft has announced that Windows Vista Beta 2 is available for the public to download and test. The traffic was so overwhelming that Microsoft closed the download. It was only available for a...
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Microsoft releases IE 7 Beta 3 to the public
Ah, another IE 7 beta version for the public to test and scrutinise. Internet Explorer 7 (IE7) Beta 3 has been designed to make everyday tasks easier, provide dynamic security protection and improve...
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Get a Windows Vista RC1 Key
When Microsoft announced that they are releasing Windows Vista RC1 I immediately went to download it. I didn’t in the previous BETA because I didn’t want to destroy my dad’s Windows PC. But now he...
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Links for 21/09/2006
Today’s shorts for 21 September 2006. USBCell provides a rechargeable NiMH battery in the shape of an AA battery to use in normal devices (above) [link] Office 2007 details revealed for Mac, including...
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All Vista versions to come on one DVD!
Microsoft has apparently confirmed to IDG News Service, that all six versions on Vista will ship on one DVD. This means Microsoft only have to make one DVD and then apply stickers for relevant...
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Links for 24/09/2006
Shorts for 24 September 2006. Amazon UK attribute the Zune to “Apple Computer”, recently fixed it (above) [link] Xbox 360 add-on HD-DVD drive adds 1080p, for $170, to be released on November 22nd in...
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1080p on the Xbox 360, complicated!
In an effort to try and whip Sony in the HD war, Microsoft forgot to mention the fact that 1080p on the 360, won’t be so simple. Depending on the method you’re using to connect your 360 to your set,...
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Links for 03/10/2006
The shorts for Tuesday 3rd October 2006 are: PSM3 Magazine get their hands on the PS3 – Fast, quiet, heavy and a dust magnet (above) [link] [video] Zune Wireless basically worthless – You can’t...
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Microsoft updates firmware of Xbox 360 DVD Drive
As a counter measure by Microsoft to stop people from using the Xbox 360’s DVD drive to copy Xbox 360 games, they have updated the firmware of the Hitachi/LG drive. As seen in the picture above, they...
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Windows Vista RC2 not working on Macs via Boot Camp
David Chartier from TUAW has found that on his iMac, he has had no success of installing Release Candidate 2 of Windows Vista. Even with the new Boot Camp 1.1.1 update, which was supposed to offer...
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Microsoft to offer discounted versions of Vista
Microsoft may be making an ingenious move by offering Vista for free or at a discounted price to those who buy a new PC with Windows XP after October 28th. Those who buy a new computer with either...
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Links for 12/10/2006
The shorts for Thursday 12th October: The EggCuber in action – above (video) [link] It’s been four years, but Windows XP SP1 support ended on Monday [link] Developers are from Mars, Programmers are...
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Xbox 360 could get DivX support
A Dutch Xbox 360 fan site (X-life) is reporting that Microsoft will be officially supporting the DivX and XviD formats within two months. This means that no 3rd party software will be needed to stream...
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Gaming News in Review
A lot of gaming news has happened while I was away, so I thought I’d summerise it all. Sony sues games importer Lik-Sang out of existence. Sony originally filed a motion against Lik-Sang in August of...
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Gaming News in Review: Part 1
While I was unable to post during the last two weeks, there has been plenty of gaming news floating around, so be prepared for a awfully long post. New Halo 3 Info: 1up.com have revealed lots of new...
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Gaming News in Review: Part 2
Part deux of the gaming news round-up over the last few weeks. Could the Wii not support game saves to SD memory cards? According to the manual it is, but not according to the console itself. That’s...
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DIY Component to VGA Adapter
The way I connect my Xbox 360 to my LCD Screen, is using Elgato’s EyeTV Hybrid tuner and the EyeTV software. This works fine, however the picture produced is only SD. I wasn’t happy with the way the...
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Month of Apple Bugs: So VLC is Apple software?
I have been reading up on this ubiqutous ‘Month of Apple Bugs’, and in light of this article, I have become increasingly angered with the website. The article on AppleGazette makes very valid points,...
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