Archive for September, 2009

GiveAwayOfTheDay.com – Free Software Every 24 Hours

Free sometimes can be to good to be true but GiveAwayOfTheDay.com is truly free. GiveAwayOfTheDay.com is simple to use and free.  According to the site:
“The idea behind this initiative is that many sites and publishers offer trial downloads; but only we offer giveaway downloads. What does that mean?
Basically, every day we nominate one software title [...]

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Microsoft to Release Free Anti-virus PC Software From Beta on Tuesday

Microsoft Corp. will release its new computer security program: “Microsoft Securit y Essentials” from beta on Tuesday and make it avaible for download to the public.  Microsoft’s new Anti-Virus program will be free and offer daily updates.  Microsoft claims they are not competing against companies such as McAfee Inc. and Symantec Corp, but marketing [...]

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Upgrade Your TiVo DVR Hard Drive

Before we even start writing, we want to warn you that we are not responsible if you break your TIVO.  As with any mod, we suggest only attempting it if you are a tech savy type.
All you need to do is:

Visit http://www.mfslive.org/quickstart.htm for the simple 6 step instructions
Follow the Instructions Carefully
Enjoy

Over all it’s quite [...]

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Intel Debuts a Beta Version of It’s Open Source Moblin 2.1 OS

At this week’s Intel Developer Forum, Intel debuted a beta version of its Moblin 2.1 open-source operating system. It is targeted to run on a variety of devices, including smartphones, Netbooks, nettops, Mobile Internet Devices (MIDs), and in-car systems.  The goal of Moblin is to bring a linux hybrid OS for the tech savy nice [...]

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Fonera2.0 Router Delivers More than Just Muni Hotspot Meshing

FON, operators of the world’s largest P2P Wi-Fi hotspot network, have released their third generation router. Called Fonera2.0 (the first-gen router was made by Linksys), the new router is rebuilt from the ground up.
Most notably, FON is positioning this router for the first time to be a mainstream router. The original Linksys router was plagued [...]

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Nintendo Wii Price Drop to $199.99

Nintendo has officially announced that the price of the Wii will drop to $199.99, effective on Sunday September 27th.

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Microsoft Will Offer Windows 7 to Students for $29.99

Students can now preorder their copy of Windows 7 Upgrade for $29.99 until Januray 3rd, 2010.
“This offer is specifically designed for those students who are not planning to purchase a new PC this year but would still like to take advantage of what Windows 7 offers,” a Microsoft representative said.
Those who order the software will [...]

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LG’s Announces WIDEBOOK Notebook Series

Today LG announced it’s new WIDEBOOK Notebook Series. Dr. Skott Ahn, President and CEO of LG Electronics Mobile Communications Company says that what makes the WIDEBOOK stand out is: “Notebooks are more popular than desktop PCs in many parts of the world due to their mobility and connectivity. The key to success in the market [...]

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Archos 5 Internet Tablet Pre-Order on Amazon

Amazon has posted the long-awaited and forthcoming Archos 5 Android-based Internet Tablet series for pre-order.

The Archos 5 features a 4.8 inch capacitive widescreen touch display at WVGA resolution, storage choices between 8GB of flash memory all the way up to a 500 GB hard disk drive, Android with the custom Archos frontend featuring Super Widget [...]

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HP Launches DreamScreen Tablet (Updated, 100 & 130 Available from Amazon)

HP has launched its new line of multimedia tablets designed for quick access to music, movies and social networking in the HP DreamScreen.
The DreamScreen line consists of the DreamScreen 100 and 130 for $199.99 and $299.99 respectively. The 100 model features a 10.2 inch display while the 130 features a 13.3 inch display and 2GB [...]

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