Archives for May 24th, 2007

Microsoft Says “Bite Me” to the iPod

Ever wonder what the entry way at the Zune headquarters looks like? Me neither. But, just in case you’re curious now, the image below is what you’ll find:

May 24th, 2007
Microsoft Says “Bite Me” to the iPod

Dell’s Ubuntu Computers Available; Announces Wal-Mart Partnership

Just the other day we announced that Dell was going to be shipping Ubuntu on three different computer models, and the time is here for you to be the first to own one of those computers. Here is a look at the three computers you have to choose from:

May 24th, 2007
Dell’s Ubuntu Computers Available; Announces Wal-Mart Partnership

The Linux Penguin Qualifies for the Indy 500

The Linux community has always been known to be very dedicated to the open source cause, and this is just more proof of that. Instead of just donating money to a Linux project, Tux500.com decided to take a different route (no pun intended) by promoting the operating system.

May 24th, 2007
The Linux Penguin Qualifies for the Indy 500

Google Blacklists Essay Writing Services from AdWords

Google has a list of topics that are banned from appearing in their AdWords program.  It’s written in their policy that words relating to alcohol, fireworks, cigarettes, prostitution, and a handful of others are off-limits.

May 24th, 2007
Google Blacklists Essay Writing Services from AdWords

Don’t Store Your Messenger Passwords!

Many people spend a lot of their time during the day chatting online with friends. It can be a fun way to pass some time and catch up with what your friends are doing, but is it secure?

May 24th, 2007
Don’t Store Your Messenger Passwords!

Coming Soon: Copy your Blu-Ray and HD-DVDs Legally

Blu-Ray and HD-DVDs are a bit on the pricey side, there’s no question about that.  And because people do spend good money for these movies, many of them want to be able to make a back-up copy should the disk go bad. Soon, copying the disks legally may be a reality.

May 24th, 2007
Coming Soon: Copy your Blu-Ray and HD-DVDs Legally

FastAero: Vista-like Transparency (with Blurring) on XP

When we mentioned the Vystal software a month ago I was pretty excited. It was the first solution to come forward which offered Vista-like visual effects in Windows XP.

May 24th, 2007
FastAero: Vista-like Transparency (with Blurring) on XP

CyberNotes: How to Backup and Restore Windows Drivers

One of the hardest things about formatting your hard drive and starting fresh is digging around for all of the drivers you need. You have your printer, camera, mouse, keyboard, and external drives all nicely installed, and trying to get everything back to normal after reinstalling Windows can be a huge pain. Maybe it isn’t as bad as you think with DriverMax…

May 24th, 2007
CyberNotes: How to Backup and Restore Windows Drivers