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WinInstall Desktop Availability Suite 10.0 (Windows)

WinInstall Desktop Availability Suite includes: Client Reset Templates. WinINSTALL's unique client reset technology allows IT administrators to build workflow templates around common desktop management tasks. Alternative to Imaging. Whether restoring a PC, deploying new hardware, or migrating operating systems, WinINSTALL eliminates the headaches triggered by creating, updating, and tracking images-without...

Tags: PC, Operating System, Microsoft Windows, Scalable Software, WinInstall Desktop Availability Suite, WinINSTALL, Desktops, Operating Systems, Hardware, Software

Software downloads 2009-11-06

Yes, based on Mac history, Windows 7.5 will suck less

No doubt, Windows 7 users will find that the latest update to the Microsoft client operating system sucks less than Vista. And so they should after all the time, effort and budget line items put into the fixes (and let's not forget the pain in the user base). One of...

Tags: Apple Macintosh, Operating System, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows, Apple Mac OS, Operating Systems, Desktops, Software, Hardware, David Morgenstern

Blog posts 2009-11-01

Windows 95 wiped out last PC competition

Windows 95 marked the last time Microsoft faced any "serious competition" in the PC operating system market, an analysts recalls, as the software vendor gets ready to launch its much-anticipated Windows 7. Windows 95 marked the last time Microsoft faced any "serious competition" in the PC operating system market,...

Tags: PC, Operating System, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows 95, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Desktops, Software, Hardware, Windows 7, Microsoft, Windows, Victoria Ho ZDNet Asia

News items 2009-10-21

BlackBerry Desktop for Mac coming soon, walk-through posted

While Windows is still the dominant operating system for people's computers, the Mac OS X community continues to grow and can't be ignored by the mobile operating system creators. Third parties, such as PocketMac and Mark/Space, have developed solutions to sync mobile devices with Apple computers. These solutions are often...

Tags: Apple Macintosh, Solution, Mobile, Operating System, RIM BlackBerry, Advertising & Promotion, Desktops, Handhelds, Operating Systems, Marketing, Hardware, Software, Matthew Miller

Blog posts 2009-09-24

How to save the PC: A petition to Microsoft and Apple

Every day, too many PC users needlessly lose data and productivity from operating system failures. There's a remedy that could alleviate most of them. by Jason Hiner

Tags: PC, Operating System, Apple Inc., Microsoft Corp., Desktops, Operating Systems, Hardware, Software, Jason Hiner

Blog posts 2009-09-21

Black Buttons Today Theme (OS 4.5) (Mobile)

Unique Black Button Today theme, based on my original Black Button theme concept. On the "Today" screen, the black and grey color scheme is maintained. On the application screen, each application is identified by a high gloss, black "button" overlay, and a slight red shadow. As in the original -...

Tags: Theme, Mobile, Operating System, DonB368, Desktops, Hardware

Software downloads 2009-09-13

Black Button Zen Theme (OS 4.5) (Mobile)

Unique Black Button Zen theme, based on my original Black Button theme concept. On the "Zen" screen, the black and grey color scheme is maintained. On the application screen, each application is identified by a high gloss, black "button" overlay, and a slight red shadow. As in the original -...

Tags: Theme, Mobile, Zen, Operating System, DonB368, Desktops, Hardware

Software downloads 2009-09-13

Black Buttons Icon Theme (OS 4.5) (Mobile)

Unique Black Button theme concept. Each application is identified by a high gloss, black "button" overlay, and a slight red shadow. When you scroll over an application, the button changes to a beautifiul, metalic gold colored button. If you own a pearl - you have to own this series of...

Tags: Theme, Mobile, Operating System, DonB368, Desktops, Hardware

Software downloads 2009-09-13

Bermuda Zen Theme (OS 4.5) (Mobile)

Bermuda Zen Theme for the Blackberry Pearl, using actual photo's from a recent trip to Bermuda! Available in OTA direct to phone or desktop installation (using Desktop Manager program - instructions included with desktop download)!

Tags: Mobile, Operating System, DonB368, Desktops, Hardware

Software downloads 2009-09-12

Bermuda Today Theme (OS 4.5) (Mobile)

Bermuda Today Theme for the Blackberry Pearl, using actual photo's from a recent trip to Bermuda! Available in OTA direct to phone or desktop installation (using Desktop Manager program - instructions included with desktop download)!

Tags: Mobile, Operating System, Bermuda, DonB368, Desktops, Hardware

Software downloads 2009-09-12

TinkerTool 3.96 (Mac)

TinkerTool is an application that gives you access to additional preference settings Apple has built into Mac OS X. This allows to activate hidden features in the operating system and in some of the applications delivered with the system. The tool makes sure that preference changes can only affect the...

Tags: Apple Macintosh, Operating System, Tool, Marcel Bresink Software-Systeme, TinkerTool, Apple Mac OS, Productivity, Operating Systems, Desktops, Software, Hardware

Software downloads 2009-08-28

Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard review, FAQ roundup

The hills are alive with the sound of music...playing from the many, many review machines running Apple's brand spankin' new Mac OS X 10.6 operating system, otherwise known as "Snow Leopard." But before you slap down your hard-earned cash tomorrow, you ought...

Tags: Apple Macintosh, Operating System, Apple Inc., Apple Mac OS X, Apple Mac OS, Desktops, Operating Systems, Software, Hardware, Andrew Nusca

Blog posts 2009-08-27

Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard cuts support for legacy Palm OS devices

Apple has discontinued support for legacy Palm OS devices in Mac OS X Snow Leopard's iSync 3.1.0, according to a report. Users of legacy Palm OS devices must obtain third party support for syncing Palm Desktop data with Mac OS X's Sync Services, according to sources quoted...

Tags: Apple Macintosh, Operating System, Palm Inc., Apple Mac OS X, Palm OS, Apple Mac OS, Operating Systems, Desktops, Palm Pre, Mobile Operating Systems, Handhelds, Wireless And Mobility, Software, Hardware, Andrew Nusca

Blog posts 2009-08-26

Will advances in the Mac OS tip the scales for BYOPC?

The Snow Leopard OS is a huge step forward for IT end users wanting to use Mac in the corporate environment. by Natalie Lambert

Tags: Apple Macintosh, Operating System, Snow Leopard OS, Apple Mac OS, Desktops, Operating Systems, Software, Hardware, Natalie Lambert

Blog posts 2009-08-24

HyperRESEARCH 2.8.3 (Mac)

HyperRESEARCH is used by researchers in social science research, psychology, usability, and corporate marketing to identify and analyze patterns and trends among qualitative data from a variety of media file types, including text, images, audio and video. Using an intuitive case-based approach, HyperRESEARCH has been popular for its ease of...

Tags: Apple Macintosh, Operating System, HyperRESEARCH, Apple Mac OS, Operating Systems, Desktops, Software, Hardware

Software downloads 2009-08-11

BounceBack Ultimate 9.1 (Windows)

BounceBack Ultimate disaster recovery and backup software enables you to create an exact copy of the entire contents of your Windows PC hard drive, including the partitioning, formatting, operating system, data files, applications, pictures, music, video and personal settings. Think of this as a "Digital Spare Tire" for your PC!...

Tags: Hard Drive, PC, Operating System, Microsoft Windows, CMS Products, Backups, Desktops, Hardware

Software downloads 2009-08-06

Virtual Computer Releases NxTop 1.1 with System Workbenchâ„¢

Virtual Computer just launched a new release of its flagship product, NxTop. This new version, dubbed version 1.1, includes something the company is calling System Workbenchâ„¢. What does this really mean and will it open the doors to desktop virtualization to organizations watching from the sidelines? ...

Tags: Operating System, Environment, Backup, Virtual Environment, User Data, Image, Computer, Virtual Computer, Virtualization, Server Virtualization, Desktops, Hardware, Servers, Dan Kusnetzky

Blog posts 2009-07-07

TinkerTool 3.94 (Mac)

TinkerTool is an application that gives you access to additional preference settings Apple has built into Mac OS X. This allows to activate hidden features in the operating system and in some of the applications delivered with the system. The tool makes sure that preference changes can only affect the...

Tags: Apple Macintosh, Operating System, Tool, Marcel Bresink Software-Systeme, TinkerTool, Apple Mac OS, Productivity, Operating Systems, Desktops, Software, Hardware

Software downloads 2009-06-10

Crossword Puzzles for Palm OS (Mobile)

Mac DownloadPuzzle over the challenging clues of a crossword anywhere with Crossword Puzzles for Palm OS. Complete puzzles wherever you are, and work on several puzzles at once. Your Palm Powered handheld can automatically download new crossword puzzles every time you HotSync with your Mac or Windows PC! With membership...

Tags: Apple Macintosh, Mobile, Puzzle, Operating System, Palm Inc., Palm OS, Keyboards, Desktops, Operating Systems, Handhelds, Software, Hardware, Peripherals

Software downloads 2009-06-03

IT Firm Gains 200 Hours in Weekly Productivity Gains, Cuts IT Costs With New Software

Zipper by Enfo is a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner that uses Microsoft software to achieve the same efficiencies that it helps customers achieve. Since deploying the Windows 7 operating system, Zipper has realized staff productivity gains of 200 hours a week, reduced operating system deployment time by 67 percent, and...

Tags: Desktop Management, Information Technology, Operating System, Microsoft Corp., Desktops, Operating Systems, Hardware, Software

Case studies 2009-05-22