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First Google Android App Launched By Rival Microsoft

SAWJ — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 07:19:12 +0000

Microsoft has launched it’s first app for the Android platform by arch-rival Google. This comes after Microsoft has launched a few apps for the iPhone by Apple. Named Tag, the app works on Android, iPhone, J2ME, Windows Mobile, Symbian S60 phones and Blackberry. It is an interactive 2D Barcode Reader. Snap a picture containing some information [...]

Apple iPad Expected Release Date

SAWJ — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 14:26:36 +0000

The first glimpse of the iPad for Apple store employees is due on March 10, when training for the device will most probably start. The definite release date for the device is not known but according to rumors, the most likely date for it is March 26, with the basic 16 GB priced at $499. The [...]

Super-Tiny Microchip Unveiled

SAWJ — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 18:30:31 +0000

TAIPEI - TAIWAN has developed tiny microchips that could lead to lighter and cheaper laptops or mobile phones, researchers and observers said on Wednesday. State-backed National Nano Device Laboratories in northern Hsinchu city said it had succeeded in packing more transistors into smaller chip space than anyone else so far. ‘Electronic gadgets like cellphones and laptops could [...]

Hiding Folders In Windows XP, Even With ‘View Hidden Files’ Option On

SAWJ — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:35:41 +0000

There is a simple way to hide a folder in Windows XP by editing it’s Properties and selecting ‘Hidden’. But the folder is visible when the View Hidden Files option is turned on. In this post, I’ll tell you how to hide your folders even with the option turned on! It starts with renaming the folder. When [...]

How To Change Password Of Any Account On Windows XP

SAWJ — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 18:12:03 +0000

This is a Windows XP hack. Be careful or it’ll make you feel really suicidal. Using the content of this post, you can easily change the password of any user account on your XP installation. No need to know previous passwords. You need an admin account for this, limited accounts don’t get this privilege of a [...]

DirectX 11 For Windows Vista Released

SAWJ — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 22:38:01 +0000

After the immense success and popularity of the latest Windows Operating System, Windows 7, Microsoft is working on bringing it’s predecessor, Windows Vista, on par with it. It has recently released DirectX 11 for Vista, so users (mostly gamers) do not have to upgrade to Windows 7 just to make use of their more capable [...]

Humor: Geeks!

SAWJ — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 09:12:38 +0000

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Chrome OS 0.4.223 Beta Available For Download

SAWJ — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 16:43:11 +0000

The official beta version of Chrome OS is available for download from a Google based site. The version is 0.4.223 beta. FEATURES: Some of the features (also mentioned on the official website) are as follows: GNOME 2.24 desktop environment Google Chrome 4.0.223 web browser Google Picasa 2.7 photo manager (New!) OpenOffice.org 3.0 office suite GIMP 2.6 image editor Flash Player 10.0 plugin SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: Processors: [...]

Youtube’s Bandwidth Costs, Concern For Google?

SAWJ — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 14:00:19 +0000

Earlier this year, an analytical report by Credit Suisse estimated that Google’s video service, the ever popular Youtube, was on track to lose around half a billion dollars this year. The report said that while Youtube was the leader in online video streams, monetization of those videos was difficult as most of them were good-for-nothing domestic [...]

9 Spectacular National Geographic Wallpapers

SAWJ — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 11:22:14 +0000

This is the first list of really good wallpapers from the National Geographic Society, depicting the beauty of nature. The photographers have done a spectacular job of taking the shots. Please note that all wallpapers are 1024 by 768 in size. To download, simply click on the picture and when it opens, right click and save. (c) [...]