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The Mac ads: Still simple, still entertaining

The Mac ads: Still simple, still entertainingWhy is it the moment one bloggerwrites an article that garners a reasonably good amount of replies, [i]everyone[/i] writes their own?I can understand a pro/con approach in which one blogger relpies with a different view, but to see three article on one subject covered...

Tags: Desktops, Vista NOW, genie, Microsofts AD, advertisement, Apple Inc., Still Simple, Apple Macintosh, Mac Ads, PC, Microsoft Corp.

Discussion threads 2009-04-21

Apple's new TV ads focus on iPhoto's Faces and PC viruses and reliability

Apple's new TV ads focus on iPhoto's Faces and PC viruses and reliabilityApple has nothing to do with the piracted software botnetThis is to anwer Jason's: "steer clear of the virus/malware topic, especially in light of the recent Mac botnet that?s been discovered."On any type of desktop operating system you...

Tags: Desktops, Cyberthreats, Mac Ads, advertisement, Apple Inc., Apple iPhone, Apple Macintosh, WM Phone, PC, virus, Apple iPhoto

Discussion threads 2009-04-21

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Rip out my eyes: The Family Guy adverts

Perhaps make an OS that sells itselfand doesn't need advertising nor anti-competitive and illegal wrapping up of the OEM's??So you're saying they shouldn't advertise at all?Spelling BeeI thought the Spelling Bee one was pretty funny. When you mix Family Guy with a boring corporate behemothyou get boring corporate crap.Hey, Microsoft,...

Tags: Microsoft Windows, PRODUCTIVITY, Desktops, Maya, Digidesign Pro Tools, kind-of computer, Family Guy, Apple Macintosh, advertisement, Microsoft Corp., computer

Discussion threads 2009-11-30

Will the Adult Industry Drive Android Adoption?

Oh come on Jason.Porn can be received on the iPhone/iPod Touch to. Try going to www.youporn.comon your browser or mobile web browser.Not as apps.Web sites, sure. But not as apps.The "Vibrator" appSimply adjusts the rate of haptic feedback, so there is little reason for apple to reject it.ACTUAL Adult content...

Tags: Smart phones, Web site development, Web technology, Apple iPhone, Apple Inc., Web application

Discussion threads 2009-11-29

Does Chrome OS mean anything for schools?

Benefits of the ChromeOS approachOne of the features of HTML5, that commentors on other posts seem to forget, is that HTML5 web apps can be "installed" in app cache, for offline use (Google "HTML5 manifest").If web apps can be used offline AND made to perform like desktop apps, with web...

Tags: Operating systems, cloud computing, Desktops, NOW IT, HTML5, operating system, Chrome OS, Does Chrome OS, Chrome, Google Inc.

Discussion threads 2009-11-28

Web Help Desk Free 9.2.3.1 (Mac)

The free help desk software edition of Web Help Desk for Mac OS X server installation offers an industry leading web-based help desk software feature set that allows you to track and fulfill all of your technical support trouble tickets and customer service requests with ease, all through an intuitive...

Tags: Web, Customer Service, Apple Macintosh, MacsDesign Studio, Help Desk, Call Centers, LDAP, Channel Management, It Operations, Directory Services, Enterprise Software, Software, Marketing

Software downloads 2009-11-25

TypeStyler 10.6.47 (Mac)

TypeStyler is the fastest and easiest way to create high impact graphics for your digital designs. It is perfect for both print and screen display. Whether you are a graphic artist, web designer, animator, art director or novice, TypeStyler brings style to your typographical creative visions.TypeStyler is a quick and...

Tags: Web, Apple Macintosh, Graphics, TypeStyler, Channel Management, Web Site Development, Desktop Publishing, Marketing, Internet, Software

Software downloads 2009-11-25

Apple ads dodge the network coverage issues

Misleading advertising is in Apple's DNAWhy would their carrier be otherwise?RE: Apple ads dodge the network coverage issuesI saw the "What time's the movie" add last night. In the real world, it would not play out the way it is shown. The fine print at the end of...

Tags: Cellular phones, Wireless and Mobility, RSS, HTC Hero, AT&T Corp., Verizon Communications Inc., Apple Inc., advertisement, TELUS Corp., 3G, network

Discussion threads 2009-11-24

Numbers of new Core i7 iMacs are turning up DOA

I guess it goes to show that......even the almighty apple is not immune to issues. We have some iMacs (about 100 - 120) in my organization compared to about 2500 Windows Desktops and out of the 90 we ordered a few years ago (17" iMacs) we had one come...

Tags: Desktops, DOA, Core i7 iMac, Core i7, Apple Inc., Apple iMac

Discussion threads 2009-11-24

Microsoft finds security hole in Google Chrome Frame

HAHA! Way to go Microsoft! They basically just told Google to suck it! The best part is they were right the whole time. Yet people blindly defended Google. It would seem Google has more software issues than anyone else.RE: Microsoft finds security hole in Google Chrome FrameI'm not...

Tags: Web browsers, security, Google Inc., Microsoft Corp., attack surface, Google Chrome

Discussion threads 2009-11-19

AT&T launches Verizon counter-punch ad, keeps digging that hole

There's a Cr-app for that!I only have one thing to say, Sprint! Well, two things, AT&T neglects to mention 4G. Well, three things, They are the most expensive carrier for the least amount of quality delivered. Oh wait, 4 things, I had an iPhone and loved the interface. In the...

Tags: 3G, Smart phones, Cellular phones, Wireless and Mobility, AT&T Corp., Verizon Communications Inc., AT&T launches Verizon, AT&T Launches, ATT, Apple iPhone, advertisement

Discussion threads 2009-11-19

Thousands of web sites compromised, redirect to scareware

RE: Thousands of web sites compromised, redirect to scarewareI'm glad Microsoft Windows goes the extra mile to protect users from this kind of mischief. In Microsoft Windows I can set security zones in the Internet Options window so that only trusted sites will load, or set it so internet...

Tags: Operating systems, Construction, UNIX, OPEN SOURCE, Web site, Web, Loverock Davidson, Linux, window, Microsoft Windows, security, Windows User, operating system, Microsoft Corp.

Discussion threads 2009-11-17

Widespread BlackBerry data outage reported, is it time to move on?

umgotta say this sounds like a justification for an iffy iphone purchase or usage maybe? you make it sound like if BIS goes down you're dead in the water, but if BIS goes down all you lose is what you don't have with any other service anyway, you still get...

Tags: Manufacturing, Telecom & Utilities, BIS, outage, BlackBerry Data, RIM BlackBerry, phone

Discussion threads 2009-11-17

Apple contemplating free, ad-supported iPhone?

Apple has no tasteOh, wait, no, that was Microsoft that had no taste because there are Windows 7 desktop themes available that have images of Coke cans in them. Isn't that right tigertank? For some reason that I can't wait to hear, this move by Apple, however, is very tasteful.Cue...

Tags: advertisement, Apple Inc., Apple iPhone

Discussion threads 2009-11-17

AuctionSieve 2.0.0 (Mac)

The best way to find bargains on eBay! AuctionSieve helps you rapidly filter through the auctions in ebay searches or categories. Especially designed for collectors, the quick, easy to use interface helps you exclude the stuff you're not interested in and target items of real value. Save an unlimited number...

Tags: Apple Macintosh, eBay Inc., Bargain, Auction, Hashbang

Software downloads 2009-11-14

Microsoft opens up Windows 7 to advertisers via downloadable themes

Windows for freeI think a lot of consumers and businesses also would not object to their desktop being used as an advertising space by Microsoft if this would let them use Windows at no charge. I believe Google is going in the same direction with their ChromeOS.Its an operating system!!Windows...

Tags: Operating systems, Windows 8, advertisement, advertiser, downloadable theme, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows 7

Discussion threads 2009-11-13

Linux to your grandma this Christmas

finaly:)RE: Linux to your grandma this ChristmasEldy is definetly a great piece of software, works on windows and linux and it's absolutely free of charge and ads freelong live the no profit European Associazione Eldy!RE: Linux to your grandma this ChristmasNot a viable option. Grandma already has enough problems trying...

Tags: UNIX, Operating systems, OPEN SOURCE, value-add, Linux, grandma, Eldy

Discussion threads 2009-11-11

Seven great (and free!) applications for Windows 7

You added Windows 7 to the title for page hits...Any tech enthusiast worth their salt has long known about all these apps. Nah ... ... for page hits I'd have added XP ... bigger user base ... User base yes but Windows 7is what everyone is interested in reading...

Tags: Operating systems, Ubuntu 9.10, Linux Distro, Paint.net, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows 7, 7-zip

Discussion threads 2009-11-10

Mac OS X mega patch covers 58 security vulnerabilities

Yikes, that sounds bad[i]The majority of the flaws could allow a remote attacker to gain complete control of an unpatched system, meaning that this update carries an "extremely critical rating."[/i]Makes me glad I run an alternate OS.473MB?!?!?!How do dial up users get this update?There is a potential positive spin on...

Tags: Patches, Desktops, Apple Mac OS, Apple Mac OS X, Apple Macintosh, patch management, Apple Inc., exploit, security

Discussion threads 2009-11-09

BatchXSLT for InDesign 12.02.06 (Mac)

'BatchXSLT for InDesign' converts InDesign documents into an easy to understand general purpose XML format and to a 'ready to use' flip page eBook, effortless, without having to go through a long configuration process for each document. It also converts original high resolution images (like PDF, EPS or TIFF) into...

Tags: HTML, Apple Macintosh, TIFF, Full-text Search, Imhof EDV-Dienstleistungen, XML, E-books, Software/Web Development, Web Development, Personal Technology

Software downloads 2009-11-08