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Would Apple and Twitter be good for one another?

May 6th, 2009 | By Sean P. Aune | Category: Apple, Internet applications, Lead article, Mac, Technology news

Would Apple and Twitter be good for one another?

In what could possibly be one of the oddest matchups in technology history, Apple may be sniffing around a purchase of Twitter.



Microsoft decides Windows XP should be part of Windows 7

Apr 29th, 2009 | By Sean P. Aune | Category: Lead article, Microsoft, Products - software, Windows, Windows Vista

Microsot decides Windows XP should be part of Windows 7 Windows XP may be dead to some, but Microsoft is quickly realizing it won’t soon be forgotten.



Are rumors of a Mac netbook to be believed?

Apr 22nd, 2009 | By Sean P. Aune | Category: Lead article, Products - media players, Technology news

Are rumors of a Mac netbook to be believed?

Rumors are popping up everywhere of a Mac-based netbook coming from Apple sometime this year, but are the rumors to be believed?



Should I unlock my iPhone?

Feb 22nd, 2009 | By Justin Montgomery | Category: Lead article, Special features

Should I unlock my iPhone Is it safe to unlock an iPhone?  Does it work every time?  Is it even legal?  These are questions everyone has when trying to decide whether or not to unlock their beloved iPhone.  Let’s go over the pros and cons, and how it’s done, and leave it up to you to make the best decision possible. 



Sleep or hibernate - what’s best in Vista?

Feb 21st, 2009 | By Justin Montgomery | Category: Lead article, Special features, Windows Vista

Sleep or hibernate - what's best in Vista Windows Vista introduced some new options in terms of hibernation and “sleep modes.”  The problem is, there’s always been some confusion as to how each of them differ, and which situations call for sleep and which ones call for hibernation.



How to speed up Windows Vista - top 5 tips

Feb 12th, 2009 | By Justin Montgomery | Category: Lead article, Special features, Windows Vista

How to speed up Windows Vista - top 5 tips Windows Vista, while having a sleek interface and several advanced OS features, is a relatively slow operating system overall.  With some simple tweaks, Vista can run much smoother and efficiently, let’s take a look at the top 5 tips for improving Vista’s speed and overall performance. 



LCD vs Plasma televisions – which is the best?

Feb 11th, 2009 | By Justin Montgomery | Category: Buying guides, Lead article, Special features, Test

LCD vs Plasma televisions – which is the best This has long been a disputed topic for many people.  Some swear LCD is superior, while others say Plasma has better quality.  While there’s really no true answer, here’s some facts to support both sides, and we’ll let you make the best judgment.



How to speed up Windows XP - top 5 tips

Feb 8th, 2009 | By Justin Montgomery | Category: Lead article, Microsoft, Special features, Windows

How to speed up Windows XP - top 5 tips Windows XP is still the favorite operating system by far due to its relative stability and ease of use, but there’s always room for improvement.  Here’s a quick “Top Five” list of the easiest ways to speed up Windows XP to make it run more efficiently. 



What is the best free antivirus software?

Feb 6th, 2009 | By Justin Montgomery | Category: Lead article, Products - software, Special features

What is the best free antivirus software People usually think of antivirus software after the fact, or after they’ve just been attacked with a virus.  When they go searching for the best one, free versions are always at the top of the list- but which ones are the best?  Which ones provide the greatest security while still being free of charge?



Does the Pre have what it takes to revive the Palm brand?

Feb 4th, 2009 | By Justin Montgomery | Category: Lead article, Products - mobile phones, Special features

Does the Pre have what it takes to revive the Palm brand The Palm Pre is set to send a wave of enthusiasm back to a brand that hasn’t seen the spotlight in many years.  With all the hype surrounding the Pre, does it have what it takes to revive the fledgling Palm brand?



Will Windows 7 embrace the future, or bolster the past?

Feb 2nd, 2009 | By Justin Montgomery | Category: Lead article, Microsoft, Products - software, Special features, Technology news, Windows

Will Windows 7 embrace the future, or bolster the past Windows 7 is here, but with years of bad Vista memories, does it have what it takes?  Depending on how Windows 7 embraces new-age technologies such as cloud-computing and netbooks, it will determine whether Windows 7 is the future, or more of the same from an antiquated software giant.



New iPhone 3.0 tipped for 2009

Jan 27th, 2009 | By Staff Writers | Category: Apple, Lead article, Products - mobile phones, Technology news

New iPhone 3.0 tipped for 2009 If online rumours are to be believed, it appears that Apple may be planning to launch a new version of its popular and wildly successful iPhone  in 2009.



Microsoft gives first public demonstration of Windows 7

Oct 30th, 2008 | By Opal Tribble | Category: Lead article, Microsoft

microsoft_logo.jpgAt the Professional Developers Convention 2008 Microsoft, for the first time, gave the public a look at the much anticipated Windows 7. Microsoft has been extremely secretive about this new OS so it was nice to get a taste of what Windows users can expect to see in Windows 7.



Microsoft fights piracy with “Black Screen of Death”

Oct 27th, 2008 | By Opal Tribble | Category: Lead article, Microsoft, Microsoft Office

microsoft_logo.jpgYou don’t have to search hard to find a copy of the Microsoft’s extremely popular Microsoft office. This hasn’t gone unnoticed by the computer giant and while some might think Microsoft was going to turn a blind eye to the pirated copies that have been hitting the streets.



eBay to place worldwide ban on ivory sales

Oct 22nd, 2008 | By Opal Tribble | Category: Lead article, Technology news

ebay-logo.jpgIn an attempt to help save African and Asian elephants from becoming extinct eBay has joined a growing list of companies that are refusing to sell ivory products. What triggered the ban of ivory products?



Mildura will be the first to transition to full-time digital television

Oct 20th, 2008 | By Opal Tribble | Category: Lead article, Products - digital cameras, Technology news

Digital-tv.jpgThe Australian government is planning to eliminate analog television and switch the nation to digital. Famous for its citrus cultivation and wineries Mildura is first on the list.



Apple unveils a new MacBook and MacBook Pro; updated 17″ MacBook Pro coming soon

Oct 17th, 2008 | By Opal Tribble | Category: Apple, Lead article, Mac, Technology news

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Mac users looking for a refresh of the MacBook, MacBook Pro, and the MacBook Air finally received their wish recently. Apple has finally updated the lineup. Slightly faster processors, improved graphics, and new design was a few of the things Apple had in store for Mac users.



Blizzard: Pre-Wrath of the Lich King patch 3.0.2 goes live

Oct 15th, 2008 | By Opal Tribble | Category: Announcements, Lead article

Wrath-of-the-Lich-King.jpgMMORPG across the globe recently received some exciting news US based Blizzard Entertainment is making patch 3.0.2 (pre-Wrath of the Lich King patch) available today. Users trying to access the game received a message stating that about WOW downtime which began at 2:00 AM PDT and ends 2:00 PM PDT.



Google Android Phone: 1.5 million pre-ordered

Oct 14th, 2008 | By Opal Tribble | Category: Lead article, Products - mobile phones, Technology news

Google-G1.jpgThe popularity of the Apple iPhone has many companies taking note of this extremely popular mobile phone and creating their own mobile devices to compete. Google announced that they would be releasing their own mobile device called the G1. The G1 hasn’t been released yet, it hasn’t stopped people from pre-ordering phones from the number one search engine in the US.



YouTube to offer full length TV shows

Oct 12th, 2008 | By Opal Tribble | Category: Lead article, Technology news

YouTube Logo.jpgYouTube the world’s most popular video site is finally giving its audience what it wants. Coming soon to the YouTube website viewers will be able to watch full-length TV shows.