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European PS3 backwards compatibility list

European PS3 backwards compatibility listPS3comp.com as an alternativeIf I were you I'd have a look at this far more comprehensive list with integrated user rating as well:http://www.ps3comp.com

Tags: European PS3, backwards compatibility

Discussion threads 2007-04-05

Microsoft responds on backwards compatibility issue with Intuit QuickBooks

Earlier today, in my post about a backwards compatibility issue with QuickBooks 2006 (which runs on XP but, in all of its configurations, not Windows Vista), I closed the post with a promise to update my blog if Microsoft issued a response to my inquiry. About an hour ago, I...

Tags: General, Vista, IT Management, Intuit Inc., Intuit QuickBooks, Microsoft Windows

Blog posts 2007-01-25

XCPUScalar 2007 (NEW) 3.03 (Mobile)

New XCPUScalar 2007: NEW - TI OMAP processor support, Enhanced Auto scale, Wider Windows Mobile 5 support, Landscape, 240x240 screens. PXA270, PXA271, PXA272, PXA26x, PXA255 and PXA250 XScale processor support. Support for VGA Pocket PC's, Supports CPU speeds upto 728MHz and bus speeds upto 265MHz. Get upto 30% speed increase,...

Tags: High Tech Computer Corp., Dell Axim, Dell Computer Corp., Hewlett-Packard Co., Mobile, Texas Instruments Inc., CPU, Speed, ImmierSoft LLC, Backwards Compatibility, Handhelds, Processors, Hardware, Semiconductors, Components

Software downloads 2003-01-21

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CleanApp 3.2.1 (Mac)

Why does Mac OS X need an Uninstaller?Have you ever unsuccessfully tried to get rid of a program and all the files that came with it? Are logfiles, plists and caches cluttering folders and volumes on your Mac? Don't you ask yourself from time to time where the multiple gigabytes...

Tags: Apple Macintosh, Synium Software GmbH, CleanApp, CleanApp 3, Apple Mac OS X, Apple Mac OS, Desktops, Operating Systems, Software, Hardware

Software downloads 2009-11-11

Why Android is beating Windows Mobile

So, the analysts have it wrong.because they do not agree with your assesment, but they have it correct when they do?That seems quite selective, but then again, it could be true. That is why when I see anaylyst that believe that Android (for as good as an operating system that...

Tags: Mobile operating systems, Advertising & Promotion, Operating systems, Microsoft Corp., mobile, Microsoft Windows Mobile, operating system, Microsoft Windows, software

Discussion threads 2009-10-26

Android's Weakest Link

Just as as a slew of Android-based phones are getting ready to hit the market, the open source mobile platform is facing its biggest challenge - itself. TechCrunch is reporting that Android developers are pretty pissed about having to support multiple code bases...

Tags: Developer, Phone, Android, Arlington, Dave Greenfield

Blog posts 2009-10-11

Goodbye, Works!

GoodThis will also make more people shift to Open Office and Google Documents at home: there are few things as loathsome as applications that contain ads. :-)Untill...They see that Open Office breaks the format in .doc files and that Google Docs are a nightmare to convert to .doc files...(PS: I...

Tags: Word processors, Microsoft Office, pdf, doc, OpenOffice, WORKS!

Discussion threads 2009-10-09

Microsoft releases XP Mode virtualization to manufacturing

Nifty!Didnt know that was out there.. thanks!Sweet dealI have no use for XP anymore, but the inner geek in me wants to install it anyway, just to mess around with it.Are there any known popular apps that require this? ntntRE: Microsoft releases XP Mode virtualization to manufacturingIs DirectX virtualization supported?I've...

Tags: cloud computing, Storage management, Utility computing, payroll solutions, XP Mode virtualization, virtualization, XP Mode, Microsoft Windows XP, manufacturing, Microsoft Corp.

Discussion threads 2009-10-01

Malware affiliate bounty: Infect a Mac, earn 43 cents

It's just what Apple deserves.Apple has long implied that its OS and software are inherently immune to attack. It's about time it and Mac owners were brought up short.It has begun...Now to see how long it will take before the Mac is as beset by malware as Windows.RE: Malware affiliate...

Tags: Spyware, adware & malware, Cyberthreats, Desktops, Viruses and worms, bounty, Apple Macintosh, malware, Microsoft Windows, security

Discussion threads 2009-09-25

Why I Can Never Be Exclusive to Linux and Open Source on the Desktop

It uses WINEBut I've noticed a number of performance issues and stability problems with it.ActuallyAs far as I've ever able to tell there's no practical difference between Picasa on Windows and Linux. StevenActually, it uses WineLib, so that it is more like a native application.But there are still all the...

Tags: UNIX, Operating systems, open source, desktop, Linux, Microsoft Windows

Discussion threads 2009-09-20

Researchers crack WPA Wi-Fi encryption in 60 seconds

Thats why WPA2 is the only way to go..WPA is nice for backwards compatibility - esp those that cant talk WPA2 (AES-CCMP) but this is all the more reason to remove these devices. I personally use WPA2-ENT [yes at home] which I understand is not the norm :) but I...

Tags: Wi-Fi, Network security, Wireless and Mobility, WPA, WPA2, wireless, Microsoft Xbox, security

Discussion threads 2009-08-27

Research: 80% of Web users running unpatched versions of Flash/Acrobat

Thank goodness for regular updates from Adobe's RPM repository!The repository ensures that all my 32 bit Flash and Reader installations are up-to-date. The native 64 bit Flash plugin is still "alpha", and I look forward to the day that is added to the repository too. But at least the appearance...

Tags: Patches, Adobe Systems Inc., Flash/Acrobat

Discussion threads 2009-08-25

CleanApp 3.1.6 (Mac)

Why does Mac OS X need an Uninstaller?Have you ever unsuccessfully tried to get rid of a program and all the files that came with it? Are logfiles, plists and caches cluttering folders and volumes on your Mac? Don't you ask yourself from time to time where the multiple gigabytes...

Tags: Apple Macintosh, Synium Software GmbH, CleanApp, CleanApp 3, Apple Mac OS X, Apple Mac OS, Desktops, Operating Systems, Software, Hardware

Software downloads 2009-08-21

Sony announces new PS3 Slim and $299 price tag

If this is true......then my PS 3 better keep on working. No way I want a slim unit. Then again I am one of the lucky ones, as my PS 3 is backwards compatible. It has worked well since i got it, so I have no complaints. RE: Sony announces...

Tags: PS3 Slim, new PS3 Slim, Sony PlayStation 3, Sony Corp.

Discussion threads 2009-08-18

The! meaning! of! bing!

they're all dyingcan three men dying in a boat save one another, well I guess cannibalism could work.HP: has cut their printer line so much that I have to wait a month to get a printer shipped direct from themIntel: actually the strongest of the bunch, but your right their...

Tags: Backups, PRODUCTIVITY, Dell Computer Corp.

Discussion threads 2009-08-08

A look at On2 Technologies and why Google wants it

It's not very often that Google makes an acquisition and the target inspires a collective "who?" But that's what happened when the search giant bought On2 Technologies, a penny stock trading in obscurity on the American Stock Exchange, for 60 cents a share. And unless you've followed the wonderful world...

Tags: Adobe Systems Inc., Google Inc., On2 Technologies, Video, H.264, Corporate Communications, Marketing, Larry Dignan

Blog posts 2009-08-05

"Windows 7 is the same as Ubuntu"

"Windows 7 is the same as Ubuntu"Well, I agree, but, the flame war will not end, and MS will not go down without a fight. It has been obvious for quite some time, that the only thing that windows has going for it is familiarity (both the brand and the...

Tags: Operating systems, Media players, Microsoft Windows, Ubuntu, operating system, Microsoft Windows 7

Discussion threads 2009-07-03

News to know: Facebook privacy, Windows 7, Kindle, Firefox 3.5

Here are today’s notable headlines. You can get News To Know via email alert and RSS daily. For continuous updates see BNET’s around-the-Web tech coverage. Sam Diaz: Facebook's privacy settings: users get more control as wall gets torn down Ed Bott: Microsoft to offer Family Pack...

Tags: Facebook, Larry Dignan, Mozilla Firefox, Andrew Nusca, Privacy, Sam Diaz, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows, Middleware, Operating Systems, Software, Enterprise Software

Blog posts 2009-07-02

FireFox 3.5, Add-ons and Backwards Compatibility

FireFox 3.5, Add-ons and Backwards CompatibilityI did the same thing and had to revert back.Firefox 3.5 broke the only 2 extensions I use. Adblock Plus and dictionary search. It displayed it in the upgrade box as being incompatible but chose a clean install since I save the profiles on a...

Tags: Web browsers, Firefox 3.5, Mozilla Firefox

Discussion threads 2009-07-01

FireFox 3.5, Add-ons and Backwards Compatibility

On a whim, I updated one of my systems from Firefox 3.0.11 to 3.5 yesterday. I wanted to personally experience the speed improvements that industry reports have said Firefox 3.5 provided over previous versions. After working with the software for a short time, I have to agree that the browser...

Tags: Dan Kusnetzky

Blog posts 2009-07-01