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Hard drive evolution could hit Microsoft XP users - 10th March 2010 |
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Hard drives are about to undergo one of the biggest format shifts in 30 years. By early 2011 all hard drives will use an "advanced format" that changes how they go about saving the data people store on them. The move to the advanced format will make it easier for hard drive makers to produce bigger drives that use less power and are more reliable. However, it might mean problems for Windows XP users who swap an old drive for one using the changed format. Read more.... Source: BBC Technology News |
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Microsoft accelerating Windows 7 SP1 - 9th March 2010 |
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Microsoft could release the first Service Pack for Windows 7 by the end of the year, according to reports. According to TechARP.com, Microsoft executives had internally scheduled a two-year development schedule for Windows 7 SP1, but have changed their mind in order to address "serious" performance problems.
Read more.... Source: PC Pro News |
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Microsoft Office 2010 Technology Guarantee Launched - 8th March 2010 |
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Microsoft and its qualified retailers will offer the Office 2010 Technology Guarantee which begins on 5th March 2010, and ends on 30th September 2010. The Office 2010 Technology Guarantee allows eligible consumers who purchase and activate Office 2007 or a new PC with Office 2007 between the eligibility dates, to download Office 2010 when it is available – at no additional charge. To redeem Tech Guarantee, eligible customers should visit www.office.com/techg when Office 2010 is available in their language/market. Microsoft will verify eligibility online and then customers can download Office 2010 at no additional cost. While Microsoft has historically offered a Tech Guarantee offer for Windows and Office products months before a new version is released, this is the first time they are offering digital fulfillment for the Tech Guarantee.
Microsoft Office 2010 for consumers will be available in June, 2010; while the 2010 set of products, including Office 2010, SharePoint 2010, Visio 2010, and Project 2010 worldwide to business customers on 12th May.
Read more.... Source: Hardware Zone |
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Apple iPad arrives 3 April... but not in the UK - 5th March 2010 |
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Apple has confirmed that the iPad will be released on 3 April. US customers will be able to pre-order the Wi-Fi and 3G models from Apple's online store from 12 March, though they'll be waiting until "late April" for the 3G model to be released. That's the same period given for the iPad's UK release, with an exact date and pricing promised closer to the date. Read more.... Source: PC Pro News
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New era for internet security amid increased attacks - 4th March 2010 |
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Internet security techniques must adapt to keep up with the rising tide of net attacks say officials. The issue is top of the agenda at the world's biggest security conference hosted by vendor RSA. Recent incidents such as the high-profile attacks on Google in China have highlighted the new challenges.
Read more.... Source: BBC Technology News |
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Microsoft browser ballot criticised for being 'limited' - 3rd March 2010 |
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Europeans are not getting as wide a choice of browser as they may think, claims a web designer. From 1 March, European users of Microsoft's Internet Explorer began seeing pop-up screens asking them if they wanted to try a different browser. The choice was offered to settle an anti-trust case the European Commission brought against Microsoft. But some say almost half the browsers on offer are clones of IE that only give people an illusion of choice. Read more.... Source: BBC Technology News |
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Intel shows off 48-core PC - 2nd March 2010 |
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Intel has been strutting its stuff in a CeBIT briefing on future technology, by showing an experimental 'single-chip cloud computer' boasting a 48-core processor. Fitted in a standard PC case blinged out with a transparent side and blue lights, the 48-core PC wasn’t at the stage of running Windows. But Intel did show a live, continually updated demo of each core’s load, along with a readout of the power consumption of the chip, which hovered around a mere 75W. Read more.... Source: PC Pro News
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New IE security issue exposed in Windows XP - 1st March 2010 |
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A new security issue in Internet Explorer has been exposed by a Polish technical research group. The unpatched bug exists in VBScript and allows hackers to plant malware on machines running Windows' XP and the IE browser. Hackers could exploit the help files in Internet Explorer, leading to “remote code execution,” said Maurycy Prodeus, a security analyst with Polish group iSEC Security Research, who found and logged the problem last Friday.
Read more.... Source: PC Pro News |
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Virgin raises stakes with 100Mbits/sec broadband rollout - 25th February 2010 |
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Virgin Media will begin rolling out 100Mbits/sec broadband across its network by the end of the year. The company confirmed the speeds will be available to all customers on its cable network, though it would not reveal prices. "We'll have something to say on that closer to the rollout," a spokesperson said.
Read more.... Source: PC Pro News |
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Laptop launched to aid computer novices - 24th February 2010 |
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People confused and frustrated by computers can now turn to a laptop called Alex built just for them. Based on Linux, the laptop comes with simplified e-mail, web browsing, image editing and office software. Those who sign up for Alex pay £39.95 a month for telephone support, software updates and broadband access. Its creators hope the laptop and its simple suite of software proves to be a popular alternative to the Windows and Mac operating systems. Read more.... Source: BBC Technology News |
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