Archive for the ‘Windows’ Category

Microsoft has officially released Windows 7 Service Pack 1 (SP1) to IT professionals for download and evaluation. The first major upgrade to Windows 7 clocks in at approximately 600 MB, depending on 32-bit or 64-bit updates. Microsoft, as usual, encourages only IT professionals to download the beta, and to not use it on any mission-critical [...]

Asus has launched its latest intel Core i3-based notebook in the U30Jc which features Nvidia’s Optumus dynamic graphic switching technology and extended battery life. The U30Jc features Windows 7 Home Premium 64, a 2.26GHz Intel Core i3-350M CPU and the NVIDIA GeForce GT310M graphics chip with Optimus auto-switching technology an optical drive, 4GB of DDR3 [...]

Motorola CEO Sanjay Jha has stated that the resurgent manufacturer is reconsidering Windows Phone device development after initially halting development due to Microsoft’s delays in delivering Windows Phone 6.5 and Phone Series 7. Motorola also halted development of its own internally developed Linux-based, Symbian and Windows Mobile devices due to a lack of R&D capital [...]

Acer has officially announced the forthcoming launch of its latest Aspire One model with Intel’s newest Atom processor line (Pine Trail) and Nvidia’s new ION 2 integrated graphics solution based on the Optimus dynamic graphics switching technology. The Aspire One 532G will launch in March with the ION 2 graphics solution. Speculation abounds that the [...]

Microsoft has released a new update for its Windows Live suite of services on Windows Mobile/Windows Phone powered devices. The update is available via Windows Marketplace and consists of updates to Windows Live Messenger, Hotmail, Photos and the What’s New home screen feed.

We didn’t get much information from SiliconDust beyond what you’ve probably already heard about their HDHomerun CableCARD tuner. In fact, we actually went back a few steps. SiliconDust is sure that their CableCARD dual networked tuner will work with multiple Windows Media Center installations around your house. This will enable you to record a show [...]

Nokia has released a new version of its Nokia Software Updater PC client with support for Windows 7 as a release candidate before the release of the final version. The client also includes improved USB support designed to address connectivity issues with certain Nokia devices, but the manufacturer does caution that the software is not [...]

After missing its initial deadline, Apple has finally rolled out its long promised BootCamp update enabling native Windows 7 support on Mac hardware via Softwarte Update late this afternoon. As expected, the update enables support for all 32-bit and 64-bit versions of Windows 7 as well as adding support for the Magic Mouse and Apple [...]

HDHomeRun manufacturer and developer SiliconDust has officially announced the successor to its venerable HDHomeRun network HD tuner in the HDHomeRunCableCARD network tuner. The tuner will allow CableCARD use and two program recording without needing additional hardware as well as dual digital cable tuners, a single RF input and ethernet connectivity allowing PCs with Windows 7 [...]

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