July 3, 2009
The internet service provider O2 has launched a new service for its broadband customers called “O2 Tech Support”.
This is a service designed to rival similar services like the “Geek Squad” and the “Tech Guys”.
Customers will be able to get a wide range of technical help from experts, which is supposed to take the stress out of technical issues that occur in the home and in businesses too.
Most ...
O2 launches expert tech support
by David Allen
July 2, 2009
Computer maker Dell will be putting GPS into its Dell Mini 10 netbooks.
This will allow the owners to use their netbook as a satnav and track their location while on the move.
According to Dell, they are making this service available to customers, simply because the demand is there.
Initially the GPS will only be available in the US and will be one of the extras that ...
Dell puts GPS in Mini 10
by David Allen
July 1, 2009
Mozilla has finally released Firefox 3.5 and, in true open source style, the servers began to feel the strain almost immediately.
At one time the “Get Firefox” download page was displaying the “http/1.1 Service Unavailable” page, but that is nothing compared with when Firefox 3 was launched last year, so at least Mozilla has been able to manage the issue better this time.
Currently the Firefox download pages are ...
Firefox 3.5 hits the web
by David Allen
June 26, 2009
Thanks to the EU there will no upgrades for UK customers because of the ruling that Microsoft can't include Internet Explorer, so all customers will have to buy the full version.
Windows 7 will be available in Home Premium, Professional and Ultimate.
There is also a starter edition that is for the netbook market and will not be available to the public.
The recommended prices will be £169.99 for Home ...
Windows 7 prices released
by David Allen
June 25, 2009
For the second time in less than two weeks Google’s browser, Chrome, has been patched in an attempt to fix a critical security issue, while repairing a few other known bugs too.
It was only just under two weeks ago when the browser went through a similar process in order to fix issues that had come to light in the open course browser engine WebKit.
The flaw that has just ...
Hole in Chrome plugged for second time
by David AllenParents not monitoring kids’ online activities
by David Allen
June 24, 2009
The mobile broadband provider, Orange, will be adding a range of new laptops and netbooks to its mobile broadband packages, giving consumers a wider choice of equipment in conjunction with its mobile broadband service.
The provider claims that there is a package suitable for all private and business customers.
These will include the Asus Eee PC 1000H Go and the HP 6735b, which come with an integrated sim card that ...
More laptops with Orange mobile broadband
by David Allen
June 12, 2009
The software giant Microsoft is getting ready to launch “Morro” the codename for the firm's free anti-virus software.
The software is said to be in an early stage of development, but it is already being tested by Microsoft staff to see just how good or bad it is.
But the firm is not going to be hanging around as it expects to have a beta version available as soon ...
Microsoft’s Morro almost ready
by David Allen
June 10, 2009
A warning is being issued by the security firm Symantec over a potential problem that could affect users of the Microsoft and Logitech wireless keyboards.
The problem is coming from a group named remote-exploit.org, which has been working on an open source project for almost two years that can effectively intercept all of the keystrokes made on a wireless keyboard using the 27 MHz wireless radio transmission frequency.
It works ...
Warning over wireless keyboard use
by David Allen
June 9, 2009
The computer manufacturer Acer will be launching a 3D laptop that will push the boundaries of film viewing to another level, before the end of the year.
The laptop will have a 15.6 inch display and is expected to be ready for launch by October.
It will come with everything needed for 3D film, and software that is capable of converting a standard film into this new 3D version.
Initially ...
3D Acer coming soon
by David Allen
June 8, 2009
Anyone who is using the O2 Joggler will know that the touchscreen device is powered by Molin Linux.
It has a few apps preloaded, with the promise from O2 that more would be on the way through the O2 Litmus Store, but as of yet these have failed to materialise.
This has caused some users to become frustrated with the device, and in fact one user has become so ...
Reward offered for O2 Joggler hack
by David AllenGoogle issues warning over Chrome for Mac
by David Allen
June 4, 2009
The latest operating system from Microsoft, Windows 7, has been given a release date and it would seem to be earlier than expected.
It will become officially available on the 22nd October.
In the past Microsoft has run into problems with other releases, with negative feedback from the media over Vista.
This is something that the company will be looking to avoid with the release of Windows 7.
Windows ...
Windows 7 released in October
by David Allen
June 3, 2009
Microsoft has upped the stake in the games industry, as it unveils a new concept in controlling the games action on the Xbox 360 without the need for a hand held controller.
The system uses a revolutionary new 3D camera system which tracks the player’s movements through motion sensors, and projects these movements right into the game play.
This could be looked at as being similar to the Nintendo Wii ...
Project Natal from Microsoft
by David Allen
May 28, 2009
Some users of the micro blogging site Twitter are being tricked into giving away their login and password details while visiting a website.
Twitter users have started to get messages from other users who appear to be friends, which include a link suggesting that by clicking it, they will they will be able to get more followers.
The link takes them to a site called TwitterCut which requires ...
Twitter attacked by worm
by David AllenNo back up for Brits
by David Allen
May 27, 2009
The software producer Microsoft is getting ready to end the beta test of its latest operating system with the introduction of the infamous two hour shutdown mode for the Windows 7 Plus: Beta 1 install.
This will means that, as from the 1st of June, all users of the Windows 7 beta will begin to experience the pleasure of having to re-start their computer every two hours, but that ...
Windows 7 Beta to begin shut down
by David Allen
May 26, 2009
It is not unusual to see gold and diamonds being used to cover everyday products such as phones, computers and games consoles.
These are normally found in the homes of celebrities who have more money than they can spend.
However, probably one of the last places you would expect to find one of these products is Buckingham Palace, but the game maker THQ has other ideas and is offering ...
Queen offered Gold Wii
by David AllenChrome 2 could be 30 per cent faster
by David Allen
May 24, 2009
There is a warning going around that owners of Mac’s should ensure that Java is disabled on the Safari and Firefox web browser, to make sure that the user’s computer is protected from a malicious attack.
The warning comes from Intego a security firm who say that there is a problem within the Mac operating system, this could make the computer susceptible to drive by downloading attacks. These are ...
Mac owners warned of Java attack
by David Allen
