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Synaptics has released a new driver update for its trackpad hardware (which can be found on a majority of laptops sold today) that enables multitouch gestures without the need for additional hardware.
The updated driver (which is provided by HP as a separate update for its laptops, but will function on laptops with Synaptics touchpad hardware) [...]

Microsoft has announced that it has eliminated the hardware virtualization support requirement in order to utilize Windows XP Mode on Windows 7. Previously, in order to use Windows XP Mode on Windows 7, the host computer/laptop had to support hardware virtualization at the hardware level through either Intel’s VT protocol or AMD’s AMD-V in [...]

Amazon has quietly launched its Kindle Reader desktop application for Mac OS X, without so much as any advance notice or a press release. This follows last month’s launch of the reader application for RIM’s BlackBerry lineup.
The desktop Kindle Reader application allows users to purchase books from Amazon as well as easing sync between [...]

Dell.com is offering 15% off any Dell Outlet Inspiron Laptop or Desktop with Coupon Code: 6WWZ2FL5JX8JV1. We took a peak of whats available at the Dell Outlet for the Dell Inspiron Product Line and we were rather impress with the selection and price points a lot of the Dell’s were priced at.

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Geeks.com is offering the Refurbished HP TouchSmart 300-1007 for $599.99 after $100 in Instant Savings by using Coupon Code: TOUCH. This HP TouchSmart features: Athlon II X2 235e 2.7GHz processor, 4GB of DDR3 Ram, 320GB hard drive, DVD±RW, 20″ Touchscreen, Windows 7 Home Premium, and Webcam.

Buy the HP TouchSmart 300-1007 from [...]

Like Hulu, but sometimes wish you could save stuff for offline viewing? Enter StreamTransport, a new Windows-only stream ripper that promises to allow for downloading videos off of the ever popular service along with other video portals.  When running, the application automatically captures the stream URL for downloading, with no interaction needed in its [...]

A new hack to overclock the Palm Pre’s application processor to either 720 or 800 MHz has been made available with a companion video demonstrating its real-world performance. The developers also stress that this hack should not be performed on any devices running the recently released 1.4 update, as it will cause damage to [...]

Ceton Corp has placed its long-awaited InfiniTV 4 multi-tuner CableCARD expansion card up for pre-order for $399.99, with the card scheduled to be launched on May 31st.
The InfiniTV 4 is a low-profile PCI Express expansion card for PCs running Windows Media Center 7 that allows for recording/watching up to four separate programs at once while [...]

The first details on the first Dell Mini 10 with built-in T-Mobile 3G support have surfaced.
The carrier will begin to offer a version of the Dell Mini 10v with built-in T-Mobile webConnect support via embedded modem beginning on March 24th, the same day as the HTC HD2 launch for $199.99 after new agreement and [...]

Nero is offering $20 off Nero 9 Reloaded Download Edition. The sale price is $49.99 including the instant savings.

Features of the New Nero 9 are:

Compatible with Windows® 7
NEW Archive HD movies in highest quality AVCHD format to HDD including: USB stick and flash memory card, SD Card and Sony Memory Stick®. even [...]