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What Does Windows Blue Mean for Windows PCs?
News April 9, 2013
The hype and rumors surrounding Windows Blue have reached fever pitch. It is fast becoming a hot topic of discussion among Microsoft’s fans and critics alike. The funny thing is that not much is known about the Windows Blue so far. The speculation is more or less based entirely... Read more
Are you a fan of the WhatsApp platform? If Google has its way you could be using that platform with your Google username in the near future. Digital Trends on Sunday revealed that Google was in serious talks to purchase the message based platform. According to the report the team at WhatsApp... Read more
A Linux Mint Debian Edition (LMDE) 201303
News April 6, 2013
The Debian Edition 201303 is one more in a long line of Linux Mint distributions being released this year. Like all previous Linux Mint distributions, this one also comes with a range of tools you can use to install Mint. From menus to installer to updater, the tools are... Read more
Google has unveiled the new beta version of its popular Chrome browser. The new update is available for both desktop and mobile browsers. Adding to the company’s move towards more capable HTML5 output the new beta Chrome version features HTML5 data and time input forms. The new version also... Read more
Lubuntu Ideal for Old PCs
News April 4, 2013
With more powerful PCs and laptops being introduced, a large portion of the new software launched in the market is targeted for these machines. Users with old PCs have often eyed this new desktop software and then moved on with a heavy heart. For whatever reason an old PC... Read more
With all of the upcoming consoles from Microsoft, Sony and Nintendo, the XBox 720,the PlayStation 4 and the Wii U are going to have some more major competition. The $70 billion videogame market is a large pie that Apple intends to get a big piece of. And it is... Read more
Open-Source Goes Open-Range With Linux Powered Rifle
News April 3, 2013
The Linux operating system is one of the most well-respect open-source OS’ on the planet and now it’s going to war – literally. The team at Tracking Point have implemented Linux in an attempt to create firearms with more precision. The goal was simple, create firearms that could be more accurate... Read more
Samsung Patents Reveal Future Features
Mobile April 2, 2013
The patent wars. Yes, it is just as real as the browser wars, and all other tech wars out there. It is nothing new either, with mobile companies suing each other left and right in past few years. It even reached a point when we needed a graphical representation... Read more
So April 1st seems to bring out the best and worst in all of us. When it comes to being the creator, or victim, April Fools’ jokes, pranks and mischief, most of us have had at least some experience. Much of the debauchery today can be found on the... Read more
In what universe??? Even if you’ve stuck by Microsoft through all these years, I think that if you are a pragmatic person even in the loosest sense of the word, you would not really think that Windows Phones outsell iPhones. In any universe. Then again, stranger things have happened,... Read more
With Microsoft being the leading desktop software for many generations, the introduction to Linux has been a little confusing for most businesses. Although many have tentatively peeked at Linux, more and more small businesses are deciding to adopt this new software for their desktops. However, before you head on... Read more
Ubuntu Linux 13.04 Achieves Beta 1 Milestone
News March 27, 2013
Canonical has changed its approach and process for testing and developing the new Ubuntu 13.04 distribution. Known as Raring Ringtail, the distribution recently completed the Beta 1 testing phase and a beta preview was released. However, the creators have not been exactly open with releasing milestone versions even though... Read more
OUYA: Android Based Gaming Console Shipped March 28th
News March 27, 2013
The new Android-based gaming console with open-source technology is nearing it’s debut date. Kickstarter backers of the inexpensive game console for television, can expect their console to be shipped on March 28th. The company has yet to reveal how many software titles will be offered. However, a recent report... Read more
Technically known as alkali-aluminosilicate sheet glass, Gorilla Glass by Corning has given electronic device owners much more confidence in handling our devices. I suppose that is a good way of saying that we have a not-so-free pass to be a little more negligent. That’s because this material is practically... Read more
Microsoft Has 120-Inch TV Up Its Sleeve
News March 26, 2013
Microsoft is the last company you’d think about when it comes to making televisions but they have created one. And it’s not just another TV. It is a gigantic 120-inch TV set! Once again, Microsoft has gone where no company has gone before. The sheer size of the TV... Read more
5 Linux Releases to Expect in the Near Future
News March 25, 2013
The next couple of months are going to be interesting as far as Linux fans and users are concerned. The open source platform has a number of releases lined up which are going to be rolled out in the next few days and weeks. There are several different distributions... Read more
In what universe? Believe it or not, it might very well be a possibility in our own universe, in our time. The Samsung Galaxy SIV has been officially unveiled, and while Samsung’s stock took a tumble after that event, one cannot ignore the impressive power that the latest Galaxy... Read more
Microsoft Continues With Hotfix Rollups for Windows 7
News March 24, 2013
There have been incessant rumors that Microsoft has ceased producing Service Packs. It is widely believed that the Service Pack 1 for Windows 7, which was released half a decade back, is the only one for the previous generation of the Windows operating system. However, the company has neither... Read more