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Windows 7 is the next generation of Windows after windows Vista.  There is not much currently known about wWindows 7 at this version in time appart from that seen from some vague screenshots and that it has been changed from Vienna to Windows 7 to signify ‘Simplicity’.

Persoanlyl I think XP is simple enough, and that any attempts to make windows simpler will result in complete loss of fnuctionality.

But never mind that, lets take a closer look at the upcoming Windows 7

Firstly Windows 7 is a new Operating systme… Continue Reading»

There are thousands of products out there claiming to be the worlds smallest, greatet or quickest. I usually discount this as the usual tosh you end up reading on advertisements, the FIT’s claim to be the Worlds smallest PC running Windows XP however seems to hold some merit.

The Fit-PC an an astounding 10cm wide by 11cm long and only 3gm deep. In this box you have everything you need, from wireless capability to USB comptability, all running on the latest version of Windows XP. This does actually eem… Continue Reading»

Google Chrome is Googles second foray into the world of Internet browsing software.

Google Chrome itself was released yesterday and is available to download at http://www.google.com/chrome for free.

The best thing about Google Chrome is undoubtedly its new Back End, unlike nearly all other internet browsers Chrome has the unique feature of running each tab and window with its own process, this has several significant benefits.

• Memory Usage
• Browsing Speed
• Crash Protection (Not Recovery)
• Visual Management
• Security

Pioneer have today announced that they are working on (And can demonstrate) a 400gb Blu-ray like disk.  While not yet compatible with current bluray technology it does use very simlar techniques, for this reason they are hoping to make it backwards compatible.

This could be yet another nail in the coffin for current blu-ray technology which has found itself failing to compete with DVD’s and Internet based media. But maybe with the advent of HD (High Density) DVD its a little early to be thinking about HHD (Higher High… Continue Reading»

We recently noted how Microsoft’s XBox Live community had a player rankings system built into its online community, full with roaming controller configurations and so on.

Sony have announced today that they will be releasing a new hardware upgrade v2.40 for the Playstation 3 to keep up with this, pretty good, idea.  Patch 2.4 is primarily allowing access to a PlayStation 3 online database of player information, friends lists custom game settings and game rankings.  The full list of released upgrades is as follows,

• Friend category
• View, send, receive messages via your Playstation 3
• Manage downloads
• Set the vibration feature of the PS3 controller
• Sign in

AMD have today announced that they will be bringing out a standard for excellence on gaming machines.  Any machine that meets this standard will be allowed to display a sticker noting that it is either at gaming, or pro gaming level.

This seems to be a specific stab at Intel when they announced an integrated graphics/processor chip, something that could increase PC Performance but may damage competition.

Nvidia recently slammed Intel for the move in an interview with their CEO, and it now seems like AMD (Owners of ATI)… Continue Reading»

As the reports were coming that Toshiba Corp. is going to discontinue HD DVD technology, it seemed rather possible that it will be affecting the Microsoft XBox 360 Gaming console. But Microsoft in a statement yesterday, said that this is not expected to affect sales of its Xbox 360 game console. Xbox 360 supports a plug-in HD DVD accessory that allows users to view high definition DVDs produced only with this Toshiba technology. Continue Reading»