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First look at Microsoft's multisearch tool

First look at Microsoft's multisearch toolCopying againSounds to me like they are attempting to copy Apple's Spotlight technology except they don't really hit the mark, again. Pathetic.The search progress has been clearly evident for some time now.....``REDMOND, Wash.--Microsoft revealed the progress it has made in building search technology on...

Tags: PRODUCTIVITY, Microsoft Windows, SEARCH, Desktops, local search, Microsoft Corp., hard drive, Find Fast, Google Inc., local hard drive, Internet, tool

Discussion threads 2004-07-29

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Google Backup is what I want for Christmas

Google's Lenoir, North Carolina Data Center, seen during construction, could be one of several sites that could provide business continuity and peace of mind for netizens everywhere. I've heard this story too many times. "I got back from vacation and...

Tags: Google Inc., Carbonite, Storage, Google Backup, Backups, Jason Perlow

Blog posts 2009-12-03

Swoopo: a lottery disguised as an auction?

Swoopo, SSDsHi Robin - Thanks for headsup on Swoopo. - I've been reading your excellent articles on SSDs and look forward to an update.- My iPod Touch has an 8 gig SSD and it's performance has been outstanding for a year. No degradation with heavy write usage. I copy a...

Tags: Swoopo, auction, lottery

Discussion threads 2009-11-30

Stupid DROID Tricks, Volume 1

also if u want to talk and surf the net (get directions,or use the Map) in the same time u just have to open or switch the applications using the HOME key on the phone.Also: if u want to make a very CHEAP International calls or If you want to...

Tags: E-mail, Stupid DROID Tricks, Volume 1, phone

Discussion threads 2009-11-22

Ocster Backup Pro 3.03 (Windows)

This is a very easy to use backup software that was designed from the start to work fully automatic: you simply specify what you want backed up and when and then the software takes care of the rest. The backups can be stored either on an external local hard disk,...

Tags: Microsoft Windows, Ocster, Ocster Backup Pro, Backups

Software downloads 2009-11-22

Google's Chrome OS: Will you give up desktop apps?

I won't ntntI can'tI'm not online 24/7. I need local apps, as does everyone else. Say what you want. But network outages happen... Weather by forces of nature or human error, a network will eventually go down. It's only a matter of time. And knowing Google's past GMail outages, I...

Tags: Netbooks, nettops & MIDs, Desktops, operating system, desktop, Google Inc., desktop app, netbook, Google Chrome

Discussion threads 2009-11-19

PC Vault 1.6.0 (Windows)

PC Vault is a shareware program that acts as a bank vault, or safe, where you can keep you private information or files hidden and secure. Everything in the vault is protected with an advanced encryption, and requires a password your password to open the vault to access the information....

Tags: Vault, PC, Microsoft Windows, JFJ Software, PC Vault

Software downloads 2009-11-18

Dell's answer to Apple's Mac mini - The Inspiron Zino HD

People Actually Buy These Things?Almost a $1000.00 for a cutsey, low powered designer computer? Do people actually buy these things? Maybe they should check out your Very Best Kit list.adrian please 959$ you dont put 959 for a low-end entry level machine you can have...

Tags: Desktops, Apple Mac Mini, Dell Inspiron, Dell Computer Corp., Apple Inc., Apple Macintosh

Discussion threads 2009-11-16

Nokia Booklet 3G (black)

Mobile phone maker Nokia is jumping into the Netbook pool with its recently announced Booklet 3G laptop, offering a premium-feeling system for a rock-bottom price, as long as you agree to a two-year AT&T mobile data contract. The Booklet 3G is easily one of the most upscale-looking Netbooks we've...

Tags: Netbooks, nettops & MIDs, 3G, Nokia Corp., Booklet 3G, netbook

Product reviews 2009-11-10

Cloud Engines Pogoplug

Photo gallery:Cloud Engines PogoplugWouldn't it be nice to quickly access your data from anywhere without a complicated network setup? That's exactly what the Cloud Engines Pogoplug offers. Priced at $100, this tiny gadget turns any USB external storage devices--anything from a Seagate FreeAgent Go to a Western...

Tags: NETWORKING, Network technology, Pogoplug, network, home network

Product reviews 2009-11-10

Nero BackItUp & Burn 1.2.17b (Windows)

Nero's BackItUp & Burn, now compatible with Windows 7 operating system, provides easy-to-use tools that let you back up files, restore lost data, and burn music, videos, photos, and data to CDs, DVDs, Blu-ray discs and online. Back up data to hard drive, CD, DVD, Blu-ray Disc, FTP, memory card,...

Tags: Blu-ray Disc, Storage, Nero, Microsoft Windows, Blu-Ray, DVD, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Home Entertainment

Software downloads 2009-10-27

WSJ chief criticizes news aggregators - creators carry cost burden

More important...than net neutrality? You are out of your mind. You probably think you are a journalist as well. What a joke. Do you even proof read your own dribble? It's obvious you don't. What kind of journalist would send out content with grammar and spelling errors? it has...

Tags: Advertising & Promotion, advertisement, Google Inc., revenue

Discussion threads 2009-10-23

Less than 24-hours on and a potential Windows 7 Achilles' heel surfaces

3 Words for you...Windows Live Essentials...Saves on bloat?It was nothing to do with that. Microsoft have said that they unbundled a lot of things from the OS build as it allowed for easier and more frequent updates.Good point.I use Hotmail but also use Live Mail on my own machines as...

Tags: Microsoft Outlook, Operating systems, Groupware, E-mail providers, e-mail, Microsoft Windows, Windows Mail, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows 7

Discussion threads 2009-10-23

Microsoft and PC makers introduce Windows 7 offers for consumers

Can't wait to see theseThe local Best Buy is having a midnight launch. I'm probably going to go and geek out for a bit.RE: Microsoft and PC makers introduce Windows 7 offers for consumersWish I could afford the upgrades.Been laid off and on for 6 years now.Could not renew my...

Tags: Operating systems, UNIX, OPEN SOURCE, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), way thing, Linux, U.S. Department of Defense, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows, Win7, Microsoft Windows 7

Discussion threads 2009-10-21

EvriChart: A Linux Success Story

Tony Maro, CIO of EvriChart, a hospital records management and archiving business, successfully migrated his company's Windows-based line of business document management extranet application and his employees' 40-odd Windows-based desktops to a 100 percent Linux-based server and desktop infrastructure. Jason Perlow interviews Tony Maro, CIO...

Tags: Desktop, Hospital, Imaging, Health Care, Server, Computer, Linux, Microsoft Windows, Document Management, Operating Systems, UNIX, Open Source, Software, Enterprise Software, Finance, Managerial Accounting, Jason Perlow

Blog posts 2009-10-20

One second: The time it takes to wipe three years of work

Not all that worriedWith the cost of drives these days, and with Raid cards or raid capable Motherboards at such cheap prices these days, I've setup mine with a RAID 1 mirror.Plus an automated weekly backup.I spend alot of time and money on my music (just sitting there ripping my...

Tags: Backups, backup, Live Mesh, RAID, Acronis, hard drive

Discussion threads 2009-10-20

Asus' wireless HDMI streamer coming next month?

fast and reliable streaming won't be here for a whilelimitations because of low power and interference will slow down adoption.If it works in lab conditions, that's no guarantee for a home environment.You are probably better off today with a WD media player or with a DVD player with a USB2...

Tags: Consumer electronics, DVD, ASUS, wireless, Amimon, SiBeam, HDMI

Discussion threads 2009-10-20

Android opens doors for Google's next-gen search, ads and tools

There's no question that there's been some pretty astounding growth around Android, Google's open-source mobile phone operating system. A year ago, there was only one Android device out there - the T-Mobile G-1. Today, Android is powering 12 devices in 26 countries with 32 carriers - and there's more on...

Tags: Google Inc., Advertisement, Google Android, Phone, Mobile, Smart Phone, Tool, Carrier, Android, Advertising & Promotion, Smart Phones, Mobile Operating Systems, Marketing, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Sam Diaz

Blog posts 2009-10-16

SiteSucker 2.3 (Mac)

SiteSucker is a Macintosh application that automatically downloads web sites from the Internet. It does this by copying the site's HTML documents, images, backgrounds, movies, and other files to your local hard drive. Just enter a URL and click a button and SiteSucker can download an entire web site.

Tags: Web, Apple Macintosh, Web Site, Rick Cranisky, SiteSucker, Web Site Development, Web Technology, Channel Management, Internet, Desktops, Marketing, Hardware

Software downloads 2009-10-02

Flexcrypt Free 3.0.0.2896 (Windows)

Flexcrypt is a free encryption software that provides encrypted communication And encrypted storage. Flexcrypt can encrypt your Emails, Texts, Files, MSN/ICQ messages and Hard drive. E-mail encryption requires the usage of a local email client not webmail. Enter the receivers address in Flexcrypt, and the emails will be encrypted. Send...

Tags: Microsoft Windows, Encryption, Flexcrypt, E-mail Encryption, Hard Drive Encryption, E-mail, Security, Online Communications

Software downloads 2009-09-29