Microsoft has announced that it may stop selling its flagship Windows Vista operating system just as soon as the eagerly awaited Windows 7 becomes available. Company representatives admitted they were still not sure if manufacturers will still be able to sell Vista once the new operating system officially hits the shelves. The complaints against Vista… Continue reading Is Microsoft Ditching Vista?
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iTunes 10: So Long, Ringtone Creator – Thanks for the Memories
On September 3rd, Apple released its 10th iteration of the incredibly popular iTunes application in the last nine years. While some interesting additional functionality was added (behold the Ping feature, which integrates social media and music), savvy iTunes users noticed some things were missing, including the Ringtone Creator. The ringtone creator was first introduced in… Continue reading iTunes 10: So Long, Ringtone Creator – Thanks for the Memories
The Differences Between Netbooks and Notebooks
It seems like everyone is talking about netbooks these days, especially with Google’s recent announcement that they will be coming out with the Chrome operating system targeted specifically at netbooks. Netbooks have been gaining in popularity lately, because of their portability and low cost compared to traditional notebooks, but there are important differences between netbooks… Continue reading The Differences Between Netbooks and Notebooks
The Smart Shopper’s Guide to Buying a Wireless Router
Wireless routers, eh? Tricky things. They promise so much, and yet seem to be one of the most complicated and annoying parts of using a computer, when really connecting to the internet should be so simple. Lets say you’ve just been down to PC World or BestBuy and bought yourself a new laptop – it’s… Continue reading The Smart Shopper’s Guide to Buying a Wireless Router
How to Make Your Laptop Last Longer
With the passing of the recent holiday season, many of us are assessing our finances and vowing to be more frugal in the new year. Making money stretch is an important financial skill, and maintaining our expensive assets is a big component in any responsible budget. Your new computer is one such asset that needs… Continue reading How to Make Your Laptop Last Longer