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How To Burn Copyrighted DVDs? Simple And Easy

2008-02-15T09:48:00.000-08:00

Have you ever broken a new DVD or wanted to keep a back-up in case you loaned it to a friend and they never returned it? If you are like me, you've had this happen plenty of times and that is why I want to tell you how to burn copyrighted dvds and never worry about this again! Let's face it, those suckers are expensive enough as it is.

I've got several programs that I use to burn my CDs like most people, and wondered how easily I could do the same with DVDs. So, after a bit of research I found a few different programs and bought the best one I thought would work. And it did the job in no time. But there are a few things you should remember before purchasing a DVD burning program.
The biggest concern we have to keep in mind is that we aren't just burning regular dvds. These are copyrighted and typically aren't able to be copied. However, not all folks who want to make copies of their dvd movies are doing it to resell for a profit. Honest people like us just want to have a back-up in case it gets lost or stolen. So when you are shopping for a software program insure that is has the capability of burning copyrighted dvds.

Chances are these programs are going to cost some money. Think about it though, even if they cost up to $50 that will save you a lot of money in the long run! The last time I checked, a new release dvd was selling for at least $25-30. And I've loaned or broken plenty of dvds that would have made this software pay for itself really quick.

So how do I burn them already!

Once you've found a suitable burning software program, you will need blank disks to copy your dvd to. Most local electronics stores and even the grocery store have blank dvds. Don't go cheap on these though! You want a blank disk that has a very large capacity so your entire dvd can be burned to it and have the quality remain 100%. Once you've got these two items, it's as simple as 1-2-3. Place the disk in your writable drive, walk through the software program to make a temporary copy, and then insert the writable disk and let it make the duplicate copy, and BAM! You've got a backup of your precious copyrighted dvds!

Emulation Manual - A Complete Guide on How to Change Your Windows XP to Mac OS X

2008-02-15T09:46:00.000-08:00

Mac OS X is the most technologically advanced operating system by Apple. The use of soft edges, translucent colors and pinstripes (similar to the hardware of the first iMacs) brought more color and texture to the windows and controls on the desktop which is what windows lack.. Thats the reason why many windows user have a great desire to emulate Mac OS X on the windows. There is a large portion in Desktop Customization community that focus on how to emulate Mac OS X. This community is call Aqua Community. This guide will help you change your Windows XP to Mac OS X.
Chapter 1: The Appearances - In this chapter, I will show you how you can change the default Windows XP appearance to Mac OS X appearance using few software
Chapter 2: The Menu Bar - In this chapter, I will show you how can you put the menu bar on top of your windows desktop, like the one in Mac OS X
Chapter 3: The Finder - In this chapter, you can learn about a core element in Mac OS X, finder and how you can have the finder on your windows.
Chapter 4: The Icons - In this chapter, I will show you how to change the default Windows XP icons to Mac OS X icons.
Chapter 5: The Dock - The emulation is not complete without a dock, so in this chapter, I can show you a few docks for windows that realy looks similar to Mac OS X dock
Chapter 6: The Dashboard - Dashboard is a new feature in Mac OS X, but we already have lots of them for windows. So, don't forget to check this chapter to get dashboard widgets for windows.
Chapter 7: The Skins - There is a few applications in windows that you can change the looks to Mac OS X applications by just changing its skins.
Chapter 8: The Applications - A few developers in Mac emulation community have come out with a decent clone of Mac OS X applications. Some of them are fully working beta but some of them is really working and you can't tell the different from the real applications in Mac OS X.
Chapter 9: The Installer - A variety of tools and applications are available online from one source or another that promise to rid you of your GUI woes with just one click. But while you may be able to change the icons on Explorer’s toolbar, or get rid of that annoying Windows throbber, no single utility can do it all. None, that is, until now with the release of Flyakite OSX 2.0.
Chapter 10: The Utilities - After you had make a lot of changes to your windows desktop to make it looks like Mac OS X, there is a few applications/utilties that you still really need to make it more accurate.
Please visit http://www.osx-e.com/articles/emulation_manuals.html to read the full 10 pages guides.
Samsul Zamzuri Abu Bakar a.k.a alang is a founder/owner of osx-e.com, a site dedicated to windows to mac emulation, that being around for 2 years.

i have read all the information present on that site which will really boost your knowledge.

How Do I Play Windows Games on a Mac?

2008-02-15T09:42:00.000-08:00

Have you ever wanted to play Windows games on your Mac? Well if you have an Intel powered Mac running a Mac OS X 10.4.6 or later operating system you can run a complete Windows operation system such as Windows XP in parallel with your normal Mac operating system. With the Windows operating system installed on your Mac you can than play those Windows Game in fact you can run any Windows program.
To install Windows on your Mac you will first need to install the Parallels Desktop 3.0 for Mac software on your system. To successfully run the Parallels Desktop software on your Mac you must have the following:-

• Mac OS X 10.4.6 or later. To check what version of Mac OS X you have got, choose About This Mac from the Apple menu in the menu bar.
• An Intel-powered Core™ Duo or Core™ Solo Mac® Mini, iMac®, MacBook™, MacBook Pro or Mac Pro.
• A minimum of 768MB of RAM but 1GB is recommended.
• About 200 MB of hard disk space on the boot volume for Parallels Desktop installation.
• Sufficient space on your hard disks to allocate for the virtual machines, i.e. 15 GB of hard disk space is recommended for each virtual machine.

Installing Parallels Desktop software on your Mac is not difficult. When it is installed you can then use it to install what it calls the Guest operation systems i.e. the other operating system such as Windows XP or Vista or even Linux that you want to run at the same time as your Mac operating system. You can install any of the Windows operating systems but there is a Windows Express Installation Assistant especially for Windows XP and Windows Vista. You can also install using Typical or Custom installation settings. During the installation process you will be instructed to insert the CD or DVD containing the Operating System software you want installed, such as the Windows XP Operating System disk.

When the Guest operating system is installed it will run in a window on your Mac screen. When you run an application in the virtual machine with Windows installed, the running application's icon appears in the Dock by default. If you want this application icon to remain in the Dock even when it or the virtual machine are not running simply Right-click (Control-click) the applications icon in the Dock, and select Keep in Dock. If you then click the Windows application's icon in the Dock it launches the virtual machine and then the Windows application. In this way you can have the icon for your favourite Windows Game in the Dock and simply click it when you want to play that game.

If you follow the above procedure you will be in a position to install and run all of those Windows Games that you wanted to play, as well as install and run any other Windows applications. I have personally tried each and every method very carefully , so i hope u wont catch up in any sort of situation where you have to compromise your MAC and Your time !!

The Apple Power Mac G5

2008-02-15T09:40:00.000-08:00

The Power Mac G5 is Apple Computer's newest flagship system. In fact, it is considered by many as not only the fastest Mac avaliable, but the fastest personal computer to date. Using a liquid cooling system, the G5 is able to keep its powerful dual processors running cool and fast. Currently the dual processors come in speeds of 1.8GHz, 2GHz and 2.5GHz. Don't let the GHz confuse you, however. These systems have been shown to out-pace the fastest Pentium 4 systems in commonly used applications such as Photoshop.

This computer can truly claim to be the worlds first mass-produced and marketed 64-bit processor. Running the dual processors at 64-bits allows the G5 Power Mac to reach speeds of 4GHz - something the pentium processor has not come close to doing thus far (The fastest Pentium 4s with Hyperthreading currently run at 3.4Ghz).

Another remarkable feature of the Apple Power Mac G5 is its phenominal bandwidth capability. The G5 has a maximum 1.25GHz frontside bus (each processor has one), allowing data to be processed extremely fast without even affecting the central processors. The "high-speed, high-capacity" memory capabilities along with the impressive frontside bus allow the G5 to produce amazing 3D/2D video and accoustics.

There will always be a kind of comparison between PC and MAC !! Simply put, the Power Mac is a marvel to behold. For mac users, and pc users alike, this is a dream come true. It's a true leap forward in the speed and capability of the home computer.

Training For Apple Mac Certification

2008-02-15T09:39:00.000-08:00

The article provides structured guidance that is very easy to comprehend and follow to complete Apple Mac Training successfully. The following short article breaks things down in a very quick and easy to read format for those that do not have the time to research in detail about Apple Mac training.

Apple’s certification training is meant to produce a highly proficient technician, systems administrator and user. Apple offers you its certification exams at various training centers throughout the United States and various locations around the world. Apple Mac training courses and tests are carried out according to a specified schedule. The faculty at these the various centers consist of Apple Certified Trainers. Training is delivered through lecture, hands-on lab work and excercies. The following are the various certifications that can be achieved through Apple Mac training.

1. Apple Certified Help Desk Specialist (ACHDS)
This Apple Mac training course is specially formulated for the individual who desires to become an Apple Mac help desk specialist, service tech or technical worker.

2. Apple Certified System Administrator (ACSA)
This Apple Mac training is the certification typically arranged for system administrators who admin large IT networks and use Mac OS X Server and other Apple technologies.

3. Apple Certified Technical Coordinator (ACTC)
If you are a system administrator and offer help desk to Mac OS X users and keep the Mac OS X Server platform, then this is the Apple Mac training course for you.

4. Apple Certified Desktop Technician (ACDT)
This certification is for those individuals who have interest in achieving the landmark of Macintosh desktop service technician.

5. Apple Certified Portable Technicians (ACPT)
This certification is for those individuals who have interest in achieving the landmark of Macintosh desktop service technician.

BlackBerry Pearl 8110 Now in India

2008-02-15T09:30:00.000-08:00

A day after Valentine's Day, Vodafone and Research in Motion (RIM) have launched the stylish BlackBerry Pearl 8110 smart phone in the country. Highlights of the new Pearl are: built-in GPS, rich multimedia features, and powerful communication capabilities of the BlackBerry solution, to name a few.
The elegant Black-colored BlackBerry Pearl 8110 pinpoints a user's location using GPS capabilities, and according to RIM, offers out-of-the-box support for a variety of location-based applications and services including Google Maps.
The smart new phone is capable of accessing up to ten supported email accounts using the BlackBerry Internet Service, and corporate email and data systems via the BlackBerry enterprise server. Another lifestyle edition of the BlackBerry, the BlackBerry Pearl 8110 makes it easier for professionals on the move to make calls, email, surf the net, take and send photographs, listen to music, and access their organizer and a range of other applications for both work and play.
By inserting a microSD card, videos can be recorded on this smart phone. Specifications of the BlackBerry Pearl 8110 smart phone from Vodafone include: support for GSM/GPRS/EDGE connectivity; built-in GPS to support location-based applications and services; 2 mega pixels camera with 5x digital zoom and enhanced Flash; video capture in two resolutions (240 x 180 and 176 x 144) for sharing via MMS; BlackBerry Desktop Software that includes Roxio Media Manager for BlackBerry and Roxio Photosuite 9 LE; support for Bluetooth stereo audio profile (A2DP/AVRCP); supplied standard 3.5mm stereo headset jack; Speaker Independent Voice Recognition (SIVR) for Voice Activated Dialing (VAD); Bluetooth 2.0 support for hands-free use with headsets, car kits, and Bluetooth peripherals; externally accessible microSD/SDHC card slot for additional storage; trackball navigation system; and RIM's SureType keyboard system including word completion and spell checker.

Speaking at the launch, Harit Nagpal, director (Marketing and New Business) of Vodafone Essar, said, "The sleek new BlackBerry Pearl 8110 is yet another convenient and stylish smart phone solution for our customers. With its novel features, the new model is designed to support our customers' business and personal needs."

The BlackBerry Pearl 8110 is available across Vodafone Stores in the country for a price of Rs 24,990.
Isnt that a slightly overprized phone in his segment without any features in it (missing Wi-Fi, 3G etc.). Prices will drop to 50% of its current price in a span of 6 months. So stay away from this phone.

EA Developing C&C: Red Alert 3

2008-02-15T09:28:00.000-08:00

Electronic Arts (EA) Los Angeles is currently developing "Command & Conquer: Red Alert 3", the next iteration of its popular 'Command & Conquer Red Alert' game series. EA said the mainstay of the new game is its fully cooperative, story-driven campaign rendered in a 'light-hearted' style. By contrast, EA's 'Command & Conquer Tiberium' series has an essentially serious, stark tone.

Add to "Command & Conquer: Red Alert 3" some really weird time travelling, and you have a game that alters the course of history -- at least the way we know it. A dwindling Soviet Union takes refuge in an Eastern European avatar of the Time Machine to try and prevent Russia's imminent defeat in the prevailing Cold War.

But in vain; instead, the Soviets end up helping Japan to set up an empire of its own -- sans that mammoth eventuality, World War II. With the shadow of a near World War III looming large on the horizon -- what with Stalin having invaded Western Europe. The warring factions being: the Allies, the Soviet Bloc, and the Empire of the Rising Sun.

The gamer could be part of any of these factions. The humor in the game essentially arises out of the irony of timelines that create a history that is beyond bizarre. Hand in glove with the oddity of it all are a couple of 'wacky' weapons with which the war is fought: tesla coils, war blimps, teleportation, armored bears, intelligent dolphins, floating island fortresses, and transforming tanks, to name a few.

And there's a whole lot of naval combat weaved in since a large part of the war unfolds against the backdrop of the vast Pacific Ocean. While the official "Red Alert 3" Web site has been launched by EA, the company hasn't yet announced a release date for "Command & Conquer: Red Alert 3".

However, those who buy the limited edition of the other Command & Conquer (Tiberium) Series, or its Kane's Wrath Expansion Pack, will receive an invite to the game's beta test scheduled for later this year. Meanwhile, EA said "Command & Conquer: Red Alert 3" would be available for the Xbox 360 and the PlayStation 3.

I hope this time around they do something different for multiplayer games. I mean we are in an era of MMO so its only logical they work on some sort of co-op play with a bit more depth than ''log on game, destroy enemy, end game'' type of game.

Sony Intros External Card Reader

2008-02-15T09:26:00.000-08:00

Sony Electronics has introduced its new external memory card reader, the MRW62E-S2, which is primarily targeted at home, SOHO, and professional users. With dimensions of 86 x 50 x 15.7mm (width x depth x height), the MRW62E-S2 promises to be very convenient to ferry around. It has a USB 2.0 interface, and no additional power is required, which makes it one of the easiest card readers to use, according to Sony.

The MRW62E-S2 is capable of reading different types of cards, including: Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick PRO, Memory Stick PRO Duo, Memory Stick Micro, CompactFlash, Microdrive, SmartMedia, xD-Picture Card, SD Memory Card, mini SD Card, Multi Media Card, and RS-MNC. Introducing the MRW62E-S2, Edmund Tan, assistant manager (Sales and Marketing - Computer Peripherals Products) of Applications and Devices Marketing (Singapore-based division of Sony Electronics), said that today, when most users use one or the other type of memory card, it becomes vital to introduce an external card reader that can be carried and used easily anywhere.

Adding to it, Kapal Pansari, director of Rashi Peripherals, said that today, Indian users largely prefer smart phones and digital cameras over any other device, and to get the maximum out of these, they need extra storage which various cards are able to provide. To get data on to the PC or laptop, you need to have a good quality card reader.

...which makes it one of the easiest card readers to use.

The Silver colored MRW62E-S2 will retail for around Rs 700.

MMG's From Reliance Communications (RCom), along with CanvasM Technologies

2008-02-15T09:24:00.001-08:00

Reliance Communications (RCom), along with CanvasM Technologies (a Tech Mahindra-Motorola Joint Venture), has introduced multi-player mobile games for its customers in India. Multi-player mobile games (MMGs) enable gamers compete with other mobile- and PC- gamers who happen to be playing the same game.

MMGs have other features like: lobby chat, messenger chat, game chat, score posting, profile, allowing users to invite others to play games.
A mobile value-added services company, CanvasM Technologies, has partnered with RCom, and will provide RCom with a variety of domestic- and international- multi-player games. The company's multi-player gaming platform boasts a catalogue of 15 cross-media games. CanvasM also has provisions for developing content, and fostering third-party content.

Speaking on the occasion, Mahesh Prasad, president (Applications, Solutions, and Content Group) of RCom, said RCom's launch of multi-player mobile games will generate huge interest from their mobile customers -- especially the gaming audience. Adding to it, Jagdish Mitra, chief executive officer of CanvasM Technologies, said CanvasM is keen to get some of the new technologies to India, and that they are pleased to work with RCom, who has taken this pioneering initiative to do so.

Meanwhile, to download the multi-player mobile games, customers need to access Reliance Mobile World>Games>Multiplayer Games. Customers would be charged a monthly fee of Rs 99 for downloading a pack of three games, with unlimited plays for a month.

So chillout my all mobile gaming lovers... its your turn to explore the world of gaming.

Massive Patch Tuesday for Microsoft

2008-02-15T09:19:00.000-08:00

This Tuesday, February 12, Microsoft released 11 patches that address 17 security vulnerabilities. The vulnerabilities include problems in Microsoft Office, in IE, and two new denial of service (DoS) attacks. As a result, this particular "Patch Tuesday" (the term used to describe the second Tuesday every month when Microsoft releases security fixes in one bundle) has been the biggest in a period of one year.

Microsoft also tends to use "Patch Tuesday" to release other updates designated as "non-security, high-priority". IE7, for example, was sent to users on a Patch Tuesday. This time round, it is two updates that prepare Vista computers for the Vista Service Pack 1. That is, a Vista computer needs to have these installed before SP1 can be installed (later, in March). Actually, a total of three updates is required before one can install SP1 on Vista. However, Microsoft has already sent one out via the Windows Update last month.

The patches have been marked "Important", and install automatically if a user has Windows Update set to the recommended configuration; reads a post on the Windows Vista team Blog. The first of the patches is an update to Vista's "servicing stack", while the second is a "multi-component update", according to the Blog post authored by Nick White, a product manager for the Vista team. Some users already know this: when Microsoft first put up Vista SP1 for download (the Release Candidate, or RC, in December 2007), it informed users that there would be three prerequisites.
Meanwhile, some users are still confused:
the idea of having to update a Vista installation before one can update it later with SP1 doesn't seem to make perfect sense. Besides, couldn't the updates have been included in the final SP1 release? Talking of which, there happen to be driver incompatibilities, due to which some machines might not work right now after applying the update. Microsoft is hoping to address these issues by mid-March, and only then will SP1 be available on Windows Update. For the record, many of those who have already tested SP1 for Vista are complaining about slowdowns, and no real improvements.
Isnt that great news.

Mac OS X (Leopard) 10.5.2 Update Released... Go n Grab it fast...

2008-02-12T07:14:00.000-08:00

Apple has released the Mac OS X 10.5.2 Leopard update. The 180MB download is now available via Software Update, and a restart is required after installation:

The 10.5.2 Update is recommended for all users running Mac OS X Leopard and includes general operating system fixes that enhance the stability, compatibility and security of your Mac.

For detailed information on this update, please visit this website:
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=307109.

For detailed information on security updates, please visit this website: http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=61798.

A number of improvements are detailed, but some highlights are listed here:-

Airport: Improves connection reliability and stability

Back to my Mac: Adds support for more third-party routers, as detailed in this article.

- Dock: Updates Stacks with a List view option, a Folder view option, and an updated background for Grid view.
- Desktop: Addresses legibility issues with the menu bar with an option to turn off transparency in Desktop & Screen Saver preferences.
- Desktop: Adjusts menus to be slightly-less translucent overall.
- iSync: Adds support for Samsung D600E and D900i phones.
- RAW Image: Adds RAW image support for several cameras, as detailed in this article.
- Safari: Addresses issues with Safari reliably resolving certain domains.
- Time Machine: Adds a menu bar option for accessing Time Machine features (the menu extra can be enabled in Time Machine preferences).
- Time Machine: Improves backup reliability when computer name contains slash or non
-ASCII characters.- Time Machine: Addresses issues in which some external drives are not recognized by Time Machine

.The final build number of Mac OS X 10.5.2 is 9C31, the same as the last developer's build. Once you install Mac OS X 10.5.2, readers should recheck their software update, as the Leopard Graphics Update appears once 10.5.2 is installed.

Mac OS X Server 10.5.2Mac OS X 10.5.2 Server has also been released. With the following changes:

Software Update ServerAddresses an issue which could prevent Software Update Server from working properly on a system that had been upgraded from Mac OS X Server 10.4.x.Mail Server Addresses an issue in which Virtual Mail users were required to have short names configured in order to become active.Password ServerAddresses an issue that could block object changes from being propagated to Open Directory replica servers.

I&B Says Yes for IPTV on Cable TV

2008-02-12T07:12:00.000-08:00

In a significant development, the Information and Broadcasting (I&B) Ministry has approved the recommendations of the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), and given cable TV operators the go ahead for providing IPTV (Internet Protocol Television) services.

Internet Protocol Television or IPTV is a new way of delivering- and viewing- television using an IP (Internet Protocol) network and high-speed Broadband technology.

With the I&B nod, all cable operators registered under the 'Cable Television Network (Regulation) Act 1995' will be able to provide IPTV services without requiring further license. Meanwhile, TRAI's recommendations for telecom companies and Internet Service Providers (ISPs) to provide IPTV services haven't yet met with approval from the Department of Telecom (DoT).

In case of IPTV, TRAI has recommended that existing laws be amended so that Broadcasters can give their signals to IPTV players too in addition to DTH- and cable TV- operators. The regulator has recommended that the Bureau of Indian Standards be asked to standardize IPTV set top box specifications so as to help cable TV operators to design their IPTV networks.

That all players -- including cable TV operators -- should give a self-certified declaration to the I&B Ministry, DoT, and TRAI, giving details like license/registration under which IPTV is being proposed, the starting date, the area being covered, details of network infrastructure, etc. Which will help the government monitor IPTV services.

TRAI has further recommended that foreign direct investment in players who provide IPTV services continue to remain as per the existing structure. Of course, this implies comparative advantage to telcos and ISPs as there's a 74 percent cap in these sectors, while for cable operators, the FDI limit is less -- 49 percent.

Cable internet is in vougue in other countries and it has found favour with the internet users acroos the world.But in India implementation of this network may be fraught with some hiccups arising out of governments's policies with legal loopholes besides the consumers beng taken for a ride.I wish that Institutions like BSNL may also take over cable network in public interest.

Viruses on Roll on Valentine's Day

2008-02-12T07:10:00.000-08:00

Valentine's Day is here, and so are a lot of Valentine's Day computer viruses -- especially in China.

The Chinese agency Xinhua has quoted the Tianjin-based China National Computer Virus Emergency Response Center as warning Chinese users of Valentine's Day viruses that may spread through emails and on-line chat services.

The China National Computer Virus Emergency Response Center has especially warned against a Valentine's Day virus named "Vbs.Valentin.A", which comes as an attachment under the guise of Valentine's blessings for Feb 14.

There are other viruses too:
"Worm-blebla.B" and "VBS-ILoveyou";

against which users have been warned. As precaution, users have been advised to exercise care with respect to unidentified emails -- particularly those having Spanish characters. Besides, Internet shoppers have been alerted against clicking on fake discount messages from online stores -- which might be used to spread more such viruses.

So as to have a virus-free V-Day, computer users have been asked to update their anti-virus softwares and use real-time computer virus monitoring functions while surfing the Internet.

A 16GB iPhone and 32GB iPod Touch!

2008-02-12T07:06:00.000-08:00

Good news flowing in from the Apple stable doesn't seem to cease!

After a string of new product announcements and updates lately, the company has now announced doubling the storage capacity of its star products -- the iPhone and the iPod Touch.

Rumors about a 16GB iPhone had been floating around the Internet for quite some time; Apple has been rather quick to gratify them. The iPhone, which is yet to officially step into the Indian market, will now be available in 16GB capacity, along with the earlier available capacity of 8GB.

The iPod Touch, on the other hand, has its capacity doubled to 32GB, and will be available along with its existing 8GB- and 16GB- variants. Both iPhone and iPod Touch models with memory upgrades will include the latest software updates -- the ones that were released at the MacWorld 2008 last month.

These updates include Mail, Maps, Stocks, Notes, and Weather applications, in addition to the ability to customize the home screen. Other features will remain unchanged in all the memory-upgraded models. Besides, people who own earlier models of the products will be able to receive the new software updates for an additional price.

Meanwhile, the 16GB iPhone is available for $499, just $100 more than the existing 8GB version. And, the 32GB iPod Touch is priced at $499, again $100 more than the existing 16GB variant. The pricing of existing capacity models for both products will remain unchanged.

MacBook Air Launched in India

2008-02-12T06:59:00.000-08:00

Apple has officially announced today that in two weeks time, its MacBook Air along with accompaniments, and its Time Capsule will be available in India at an Apple store near you.

The MacBook Air has been talked and written about recurrently ever since it was announced by Apple Chief, Steve Jobs, at the MacWorld 2008. The slimmest (no, thinnest) notebook in the world, as Jobs described it, measures just 0.76-inches at its thickest, and a mere 0.16-inches at its thinnest.

According to Apple, the notebook is essentially for the Mac-user on-the-move. This is where its portability and wireless convenience come into play. The Silver Matte colored MacBook Air features a 13.3-inches LED back-lit wide-screen display; if you care about nature, you must know that it's Mercury-free. The MacBook Air features Intel Core 2 Duo processor and Intel 965GMS chipset with integrated Gfx using a new miniaturized package technology.

It also features a 4,200rpm 1.8-inches hard disk drive with 80GB standard storage capacity, and 2GB RAM. The MacBook Air has a built-in iSight Web cam, and a track-pad instead of the conventional touch-pad that works on a platform similar to that of the iPhone or iPod Touch. While the petite frame of the notebook has been appreciated worldwide, its overall configuration has gathered mixed reactions. Which is primarily due to the fact that it gives the conventional optical drive a miss; the Firewire, Ethernet, media card reader, and expansion card slot are also absent from the notebook.

Besides, there's only one USB port included in the MacBook Air. For the missing optical drive, Apple has reassuringly provided consumers with an option to use the MacBook Air SuperDrive, which would be available at an additional cost of Rs 5,500.

For those who do not want to purchase the SuperDrive for their MacBook Air; they can use Apple's software feature on the notebook called Remote Disk. The feature enables you to "borrow" the optical drive of another Mac or PC on the same network as the MacBook Air. Apple's MacBook Air is priced at Rs 96,100. It comes with a limited one-year warranty, on completion of which, additional support-warranty can be purchased from the company.

The other big launch, the Time Capsule, is an automatic data back-up solution that works over a wireless network. It can work as a wireless hard drive for both, the Mac and the PC. On the Leopard operating system (OS), it works like a wireless hard drive that works in sync with Apple's in-house software, Time Machine. It also helps find lost files and restore all of Apple's software.

Time Capsule is a full Airport Extreme base station with 802.11n wireless and four Ethernet ports, plus server grade hard drives to back-up multiple Macs over a network. Apple's Time Capsule will be available in two capacities: 500GB at a price tag of Rs 16,700, and 1TB for Rs 27,200.

No doubt these devices from Apple are considered ground-breaking. But keeping the Indian consumer in mind, the wireless factor in the MacBook Air will surely take some time to get absorbed.

Having The Windows Vista Look And Windows XP Performance - Myth or Reality?

2008-02-12T06:45:00.000-08:00

It's funny how when a new operating system from Microsoft arises, there is no point in upgrading to it before the Service Pack. But I sure love the way it looks, don't you? Unfortunately, when I got my Vista preloaded laptop, the thing just couldn't run anything smoothly. So I downgraded to XP. Naturally, with a core 2 duo and 2gb of ram, it runs perfectly.

But what I want in reality is Windows Vista running as SMOOTH as Windows XP. So what did I do? I got www.vistaonxp.com to solve my problem. Basically right now I'm enjoying Windows Vista running as fast as Windows XP! The software uses XP's core and transforms it into Vista, making it the ultimate package.

I can now run my favorite games, such as World of Warcraft and Battlefield 2142 with no compatibility issues! Wohoo! That software upgraded everything, even the boot times. The original Vista took couple of minutes to boot, but www.vistaonxp.com boots up in seconds! Simply awesome.

I'll still need to compare it to the original Vista when (and if...) the Service Pack comes out. But vista on xp is good enough for me.

They're also giving away iPhones. But I'm never lucky in these types of things. I can also see that they're offering the 8gb Unlocked versions of the Apple iPhone. Sounds pretty sweet. They say they're giving it to every 100th customer, sounds kind of unreal. But then again, you can get an iphone for 400 bucks, so it must be real.

I myself is very much happy with the vista look on the windows xp, when i will get my hands on genuine vista then only i will be in a better position to tell you guys about pros and cons of that microsofts giga project.

News Regarding Vista's Forthcoming Replacement

2008-02-12T06:31:00.000-08:00

News about Vista's forthcoming replacement has come to my awareness. The next version of Windows is so far called Windows Seven, the codename for Microsoft programs, has a tendency of changing throughout the development of new programs, for an example Vista used to be named Longhorn. The version of "Vista" is to be released in mid 2010, as announced by Microsoft themselves.

The important news is that as far as development efforts are concerned Vista is a closed book; Microsoft has begun moving towards their next great operating system, this of course leaves Vista to be a very slow paced project, further development or implementations to Vista, will be less or almost none existing.

At the time the Vista service pack is planned to get released in first quarter of 2008, alongside with this project in work, Microsoft has started building the contours of Windows 7. As earlier mentioned in this article, has announced the release date of Vistas replacement, the move is a deliberate attempt to try and force users into using Vista. Microsoft are currently working on implementing wireless network advances and include programs like Direct Connect, as component of the Windows 7 server edition.

It will be very exciting to see what kind of new implement Microsoft will deliver to the next operating system, lets hope it will be as good or better than the newest current version of Windows, Windows Vista. And to see if new nice GUI is added once again.

This doesnt mean end to vista.... guys its just started to spread his legs in operating system market even though windows xp and mac os still rules the market. Vista lovers no need to be tense.

More news will be coming soon. Watchout.

Why Anti Virus Spyware Utility Is Vital

2008-02-04T06:13:00.000-08:00

Spyware Anti Virus:

Some Personal Computer contain adware and shareware piece of program even before you purchase them. Because of this, fighting spyware and adware and removing spyware from computers is becoming even harder today. The only way to fight back is to have a Anti Virus Spyware Utility.

And what exactly does Anti Virus Spyware Utility do to protect our privacy?

Spyware programs?

Spyware programs is the most troublesome piece of program to appear on the Internet in recent times. When Spyware programs infects a computer system, it may be relatively harmless or it may be devastating. Spyware programs like Coolwebsearch and http://new.net are capable of paralyzing a computer system. Laws to regulate spyware are pending in many states and may take years to enforce. Spyware programs is any piece of program that collects information about computer usage and/or the computer user.
So is there any protection whatsoever against Spyware programs? How do we fight back against Spyware programs? The only way to protect our online privacy is to use Anti Virus Spyware Utility.
You need to get some form of protection against Spyware programs.

Spyware programs: What Does Spyware programs Do to Your Com?

Frequent popups are common features and ways to tell that you have been taken over by some sort of spyware and that you should rid your system of it immediately by getting a Anti Virus Spyware Utility. A search toolbar or other browser toolbar appears even though you didn't request it or install it. The smart thing to do is to get yourself a Anti Virus Spyware Utility. Anti Virus Spyware Utility are not hard to find, all you need is a Anti Virus Spyware Utility with a reputable reputation.

So hurry and protect your privacy!

A Must Read About Free Software, Malicious Adware And Spyware Scripts

2008-02-04T06:12:00.000-08:00

The problem of Adware is an ongoing issue that will not go away soon. Whether it is called Anti Spyware, Spyware Remover, Spyware Protection, Spyware Cleaner, Spyware Dectector, Spyware Nuker, or Spyware Eliminator, just understand that any software that my be described with any of the above phrases is designed as Spyware and Adware removal software. Such software are to help you do both Adware and Spyware Scan to detect and apply its Spyware killer component to rid your computer of both Adware or Spyware.

This article aims to enlighten you on the risk posed to your computer by both Adware and Spyware. Be mindful of free software bonuses and gifts. Most free software may contain malicious scripts. Install a spyware/adware protection in your computer. Quality spyware software are able to stop spyware, kill or delete spyware from your PC.

What is Adware?

An Adware is a software script that forces advertisements on a website. It is usually a component in most free software gifts you are offered online. The most common implication is a slowed down computer. Most software gifts contain malicious Internet Spyware virus specifically designed to function as a computer as Spyware without your knowledge.

What Is Spyware

A Spyware is a script that collects information from your computer without your knowledge. Most companies giving out free software usually indicate in fine prints that you will get advertisement on your computer. None will tell you about a Spyware component in their software gift. To stop Adware, be sure to read carefully the user agreements of free software. Also periodically scan your computer with a paid anti Spyware/Adware program.

Any quality anti adware or spyware program should be able to quickly find malicious scripts in your computer. You should from time to time manually perform cookie and history cleaning. This will remove sparware, adware, worms and viruses from your computer.

Anti Spam Filters - Stop Making Excuses and Stop this Junk eMail

2008-02-04T06:10:00.000-08:00

It is high time to stop making excuses and stop this junk email. Make use of anti spam filters to prevent the junk mails from reaching your inbox. In order to keep your mailbox free of spam mails, a little knowledge on the various anti spam filters and their usage and functions is a must. There are a number of email spam filters that you can use in your computer for the Windows users. eXpurgate, requiring two different email IDs, works well in filtering spam. SpamPal identifies the well known spammers with the help of spam blacklists. POPFile are very effective in categorizing and separating the unsolicited mails from the personal messages. Some of the other effective spam filters include Spam Bully, Spam Inspector, and Zaep.

For POP accounts, Death2Spam is extremely effective. MailWasher Pro is secure and a time-saving spam filter that also protect your computer from viruses. Spamihilator, with the help of Bayesian filters, protects the email accounts.

Downloadable and Easy to use Anti Spam Filters

This whole new range of anti spam filters will make your net life all the more comfortable as you no longer will have to select and delete all the unsolicited mails. This irritating task will be taken care of by the various anti spam software. Anti spam for outlook includes Spam Bully that keeps your inbox free of spam. They work with Bayesian Spam Filter that makes use of artificial intelligence along with server blacklists to filter in only the wanted mails. They often put forth a password to be typed in correctly by unfamiliar sender so as to allow that mail into your inbox. They also forward the good mails into your phone. Anti spam software and anti spam solutions are essential to aid you in getting a clean inbox.

Since you will get not just one anti spam solution in the market, similarly there is no one particular way of filtering out spam. Some of them are pre programmed where the know spammers are inserted. They accordingly block them. Some of the programs filter the emails based on the keywords used in the mails. Some of the email spam filters are configured and you can easily customize it or the network administrator can also customize it according to the requirement of the company. With the advent of various anti spam filters, the time for making excuses is over. It is the time to stop this junk email from entering your inbox with the help of advanced and easy to use anti spam filters.

Cheap Domain Names For Sale

2008-01-25T08:03:00.001-08:00

Domain name is the identity of any individual and business on the web. If you want to have a fabulous domain name of your own, you should start finding cheap domain names for sale immediately. Various domain registration firms offer domain names at affordable rates. All you need to do is just find out the most appropriate domain names. Earlier domain registration firms used to charge hefty amounts to the domain name buyers. But, with more and more companies selling domain names, the prices have gone down drastically. Now any web aspirant can have his or her own domain name. But, you need to act fast if you want to grab the best domain names at the most affordable rate.

The demand for domain names is always on high. Everyone wants to get hold of the best domain names before anyone else – the competition is fierce. So, the moment you have decided to go for a domain name for your business, you need to launch a massive hunt for the right domain names. And don’t delay to register as soon as you find the most suitable one. To a buy a domain name, you don’t have to have a Web page. The registration ensures that your rivals can’t own the domain name. The name will be exclusively yours. The domain name price has plunged so much that anybody can how have domain registered.

Cheap domain names are everywhere on the Internet nowadays. Doing promotion on the web has become quite economical. Business owners around the globe are now eyeing the web to make an impact to the larger online marketplace. However, it’s advisable to always consult friends and experts before opting for a particular domain names. The domain name you prefer to go for must be an easy-to-spell and appropriate one.

How To Register A Domain Name And Choose A Killer Domain Name

2008-01-25T08:02:00.000-08:00

Setting up a domain name with a web host is a fairly simple process. However choosing a killer domain name can be difficult. Imagine if Google had been called something different would they still have enjoyed the same success that they did? Having a short memorable domain name is the best option as people will remember your domain name when you advertise.

You need to go to an official site that registers domain names. Look for one that allows cheap domain name registration for under ten dollars. Godaddy is a good example of such a web site.
You need to type in the name of the domain that you would like to register. One important point to remember is that your business name should be your domain name. So for example if you run a used car dealership called Cheap Autos then that would be your domain name. I also suggest that you register the .net and .org versions of your web site. In future if a competitor registers these domain names they can easily use your brand name to build their business. If the name has been taken already then you need to search for another one. If you really are interested in buying the domain name even if it is taken you may contact the owner and negotiate a price for the domain name. This is particularly useful if the domain name that is already taken represents your business name.

You need to complete the final step and complete your registration by paying for it. Usually once you setup your domain name servers to your web host it will take twenty four to seventy two hours to propagate to all the domain name servers on the internet and your domain name will become active.
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Profitable Domain Names - 4 Keys to Domain Names

2008-01-25T08:01:00.002-08:00

The domain name is a very important part of any website. Without an interesting and compelling domain name, it proves to be difficult to get repeat customers to a website, along with new customers. So remember these little pointers the next time you are stuck with the right domain name for your website.

It is rather advantageous to you to add your keywords in your domain name. This is because many people look for websites using keywords; and if you have a domain name that is not related to the niche that you have, you only get traffic that is not interested in your website or keywords.

It is always better to choose a domain name for your website that is not too long. Shorter domain names are easier to remember, and use on the internet. People tend to prefer remembering, and thus visiting websites having short domain names. Never keep changing your domain name. Stick to a single domain name as the older the domain name is, the higher the trust search engines have on the domain name and website.

Moreover, if you keep changing domain names, it will be difficult for the website surfer to actually remember your domain name, and website. Moreover, it is the older domain names that have a better search engine ranking than the new domain names. In fact, it proves to be advantageous to you to use an expired domain name that is five years old for your website.
So keep these points in mind when choosing domain names for your website; and be sure of generating more traffic to your website because of the perfect domain name.

Accessories and Equipment for Music Systems, Hidden Cameras and Security Items

2008-01-25T08:01:00.001-08:00

Often people purchase a music system, a camera for surveillance purposes or other security equipment and completely ignore all the extra things that will be necessary to operate the equipment with maximum efficiency. Some might regard the accessories as simply techie gimmicks, but each one has good reason for its existence. Some of the accessories are for the purpose of remote control, stabilizer, or zoom capabilities for your remote control equipment. You can purchase equipment that is voice or motion activated around your home leaving you in charge of what you are doing. You can mount your camera to be operated remotely in a 240 degree radius with four of the positions preset.

Another accessories is the kit which allows you to hook more than one video camera together and turn on individual cameras with one remote controller feature. When you are viewing multiple cameras, you don't want to spend your time waiting for each camera to warm up before giving off clear images. You need an accessory that gives you 'instant on features. The multiple cameras with the instant on feature are available with a fish eye view of the room. Having a remote control feature for the cameras will make it possible to operate the direction and the angle of the camera as well as its on/off switch with a single hand held unit. Another accessory that is helpful in order to stabilize the camera is a good mounting system or sometimes a tripod, depending on where you want to place the camera.

Music system accessories include MP3 players and memory cards to expand the number of songs which one may carry along with the equipment. Developing a play list that reflects one's own preferences in music can be the source of as much entertainment as is the listening. Headphones or Bluetooth capability in the players range in quality from just barely functional to full stereo capability so that you can enjoy the pleasure of music wherever you travel and you can do so in privacy without distraction of your fellows.
If your music system is attached to a phone, you have even more accessories that are available. You can use a case to protect the finish, quality headphones, or sometimes a fashion color change to match the equipment to your image of the day.

Other accessories include upgrades to sending and receiving units for your audio and video equipment. You can operate the equipment at longer distances and perform more functions such as turn on more camera, adjust the angle and focus of the camera. You can use accessories to transfer music or entertainment from your PC to your home audio systems better sound capabilities without having to resort to a spaghetti pile of wires and connections. Freeing your music from the less adequate connections in the computer speakers and listening to them on a sophisticated home audio system will definitely add to your listening pleasure.

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Do You Want To Download DVD Movies Online? Read This First!

2008-01-25T08:00:00.001-08:00

Are you one of the thousands of people that are trying to find a way to save money when it comes to buying movies? There is good news, there are now places that will allow you to download dvd movies online. Not only can you download movies but you are also able to burn them to a disk and play them not only on your computer but any DVD player as well.
There are many ways to get dvd quality movies online...however, like with anything else that you download there are certain things that you need to keep in mind when choosing a movie download site. Here are the top three things to look for when looking for a great dvd download site.

1. Content - Does the site that your looking at have a large amount of content? Do they offer all of the new releases? The site you choose is only as good as its content. There are many sites online to get your movie downloads from but, few of them constantly update their database to include all of the newly released titles.

2. Legal - Is the site operating under the letter of the law? This is always an important factor to consider when downloading any type of media from the internet. While you might think that it doesn't matter, there are organizations that keep track of who is downloading what. If you are not careful you very well could end up on the wrong end of a lawsuit.

3. Virus Free - Listen, if the site even mentions the word TORRENT downloads...run, and run fast. It has been my experience that these sites are notorious for having more files infected with malicious code than anything that I've ever seen. If you have ever gotten a virus before you know exactly what I am talking about...hours of trying to clean your PC and lots of money out the window on the latest anti-virus software.

I have found it is a safe practice to download from sites that contain "contact us" information as well as a detailed frequently asked questions section. If they are willing to give you the information to contact them should there be any problems chances are they are legitimate. The same goes with the FAQ. It is very easy to find a great site to download dvd movies online from if you are careful when you make your selection and pay attention to the three things that I've outlines above.