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Nvidia Pushes Games To 3D-Enabled TVs
Nvidia announced its new software that allows a user to connect their PC or notebook to any 3D-enabled TV and play games in 3D.


Access Your Mac Anywhere With LogMeIn
The new LogMeIn Pro2 for Mac allows a user to access their Macs using an Internet browser or iPhone.


Microsoft Office 2007 Buyers To Get Free Upgrade
Microsoft announced that from today until 30 September 2010, users who purchase Microsoft Office 2007 will receive a free upgrade of the equivalent version of Office 2010.


Facebook & MySpace Invading Microsoft Outlook
Not a week after Google’s Buzz was launched, Microsoft has announced Outlook Social Connector (OSC), a social networking add-on that works inside Microsoft Outlook.


New Norton Suite Provides Online File Access
The new Norton 360 from Symantec will provide users with its latest security technology as well as remote access to backed-up data anytime using a computer or a smartphone.


Microsoft To Patch Windows 7 Hacks
Microsoft announced that it will release a new update for Windows 7 that will detect whether a user’s installed copy of Windows 7 is genuine or not.


Kingston Lucky Tiger USB Drive Announced
Kingston has launched a limited edition Tiger USB drive in line with the celebration of Chinese New Year.


New Apple Aperture Detects Faces
Apple has launched a new version of the Aperture that allows a user to perform quick photo edits, organise them using face detection, and even comes with geotagging features.


Win 7 A Big Revenue Earner For Microsoft
As Vista disappears into the dust behind the juggernaut of leaping PC sales, it seems the swift take-up of Windows 7 by consumers has boosted Microsoft's second-quarter profit and revenue. The No. 1 software maker's net income rose 60 per cent to US$6.66 billion. Revenue climbed 14 per cent to $19 billion.


Inside Job On Google China Hack Attack?
Google has moved to investigate whether Chinese hackers had access to inside help during the recent attack on their operation. In recent days, several staff in the company's China office have either been moved to other operations or suspended as investors probe recent attacks on the company's operations.


Microsoft Banned From Selling Word
Microsoft has been banned from selling its current version of Word after a US Federal Appeals Court affirmed a $290 million patent-infringement judgment against the software giant following action bought by a Canadian company.


Save On Adobe With Lexar
Customers purchasing Lexar memory cards will receive discounts and free trials of Adobe software applications.


Google Scam Company Has OZ Links
Google is set to crack down on scam operators who use their brand name to lure unsuspecting users into online 'get-rich' schemes in both the USA and Australia.


Google Chrome Hits Mac
Google has released a beta version of its Chrome browser aimed at Mac users.


Windows 7 Family Pack Hits Oz
From tomorrow, users can purchase a Windows 7 Family Pack that includes three licenses for Windows 7 Home Premium Upgrade in 32-bit or 64-bit for $249.


New Google OS Tipped For Launch Next Week
Google Chrome the new operating system that has been developed by Google to take on Microsoft’s Windows offering is set to go live in some form either this week or early next week, according to Company sources.


New Quicken Software For Windows 7
Quicken has launched a new product line which consists of Personal, Personal Plus and Home & Business to help users keep a close eye on savings, expenses, and investments.


Top Windows 7 Executive Quits For Cisco
Ben Fathi, one of Microsoft's senior Windows executives is set to quit the company only day's after the launch of Windos 7.


Microsoft 2,000 Calories One Day Fat Help The Next
Australians who are getting fat and flabby according to Federal Government research, can now get help from one of the fattest IT companies in the world Microsoft.


Apple Reminds Microsoft Of Their Broken Promises
When Geoff Putt the Windows Lead at Apple Australia walked on stage at the Australian launch of Windows 7 this week, he seemed to have forgotten about the promises he made back in 2007 when he launched Windows Vista.


3 Years On Microsoft Still Making Flaky Content Promises
Microsoft Australia Management, attending today’s launch of the new Windows 7 operating system, are still promising a music and movie service for Australia three years after they promised the same content services , when they launched the ill fated Windows Vista in 2007.


Mac Vs Windows 7 Who Will Be The Winner?
Apple's Mac computers have steadily gained market share over the years, but this could come to an end when the new Windows 7 launches later this week, despite Apple reporting record sales of their MAC PC’s yesterday.


Try New Microsoft Office Next Month
Microsoft announced that the public beta of its SharePoint 2010 and Office 2010 will be available next month.


Consumers Duped Over Windows 7 House Parties
Consumers in Australia who were talked into running House Parties to spruik the official launch of Microsoft’s Windows 7 are now claiming that they have not received the software that they were promised and have been embarrsed by Microsoft.


Apple Confesses To MajorOS Bug That Deletes User Files
Apple has confessed to a major bug in their operating system which deletes user data when a user has logged in as a "guest".


Nero Software Compatible With Windows 7
Nero has released a new software that is fully compatible with Windows 7.


Google Vs Microsoft Software War Turns Nasty
Determined to win the browser war, Google has decided to literally jump on board Microsoft’s Internet Explorer browser, in a move that will ruffle the feathers of Microsoft management.


New IBM Mail Service To Take On Google & Microsoft
As Microsoft's data server’s crash and Google cleans up after two big G Mail outages last month, good old reliable IBM is today expected to launch a new service that will take on Google and their G Mail service.


New Microsoft Product Set To Hurt PC Security Companies
In what appears to be a deliberate attempt to hurt the businesses of Trend Micro, McAfee and Symantec, Microsoft has begun offering its new ­ and free ­ anti-malware program for PCs, Security Essentials. A beta test version has been available since June, but the new software is the real thing.


New Nero Software For Linux
Nero announced a new burning application for the Linux Operating System.


Major iTunes Upgrade New Sharing Feature
New Apple iTunes software is now available for downloading. iTunes 9 has new features such as iTunes LP, Home Sharing and Genius Mixes, as well as a redesigned store and improved syncing.


Google Explains How Their GMail Network Crashed
Senior Google executives have been moved to explain why their GMail service crashed for two hours yesterday.


Hugh Jackman & Jennifer Hawkins Sprung By Security Company
Hugh Jackman is the most dangerous Australian celebrity to search for in cyberspace, according to Internet security company McAfee. Other dangerous Aussies in cyberspace are said to be Nicole Kidman, Delta Goodrem, Cate Blanchett and Jennifer Hawkins.


Mac OS X Snow Leopard On Sale This Friday
Apple has confirmed that its Mac OS X v10.6 Snow Leopard will go on sale this Friday, August 28, at Apple retail stores and authorised resellers. The company has also announced that its online store is now accepting pre-orders for the new OS.


Fujitsu Offers Free Windows 7 Upgrade
Fujitsu announced that users who purchase selected notebooks running on Windows Vista can obtain a free upgrade to Windows 7 when it comes out on October 22.


Microsoft Outlook Coming To Mac
Microsoft announced that it will be including Outlook for its next Office for Mac, replacing its Entourage software.


RealNetworks Lose Rights To Sell DVD Copying Software
In a landmark ruling, a US judge has denied RealNetworks the rights to sell a DVD-copying technology called RealDVD.


Office 2010 A Web Streamed Install
Microsoft has moved in a different direction for its upcoming Office 2010 program changing its installation procedures to be entirely Internet based, presumably to throw a spanner in the works for the pirated software market.


Gates Dumps On Facebook
A lot of today's technology is a waste of time, Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has told a conference in India. The man who helped popularise a lot of it said he didn't care for instant messaging and explained why he had shut down his Facebook page.


Windows 7 To Include Chrome & Firefox Browsers
Desperate to avoid massive antitrust fines and facing falling sales, Microsoft has announced that they are set to include Google Chrome and Mozilla's Firefox with Windows 7.


Apple Simplifies Music Creation
Apple has unveiled its new version of Logic Studio which comes with major upgrades to Logic Pro and MainStage that makes it easy for a user to edit their music.


Microsoft Confirms Free Web Based Apps
Microsoft has firmed up previously announced plans to launch a free Web-based version of its top-selling Office software ­ as well as a fee-for-service cloud version for business ­ in direct competition with Google Docs. Redmond's online freeby is expected to be released in the first half of 2010, along with the conventional boxed Office 2010 suite.


Sony & Microsoft Set To Hurt Retailers
In a move that could take business away from mass retailers, Sony and Microsoft are set to start selling “high margin” gaming and home office software online with both Companies admitting that they are currently building out networks to sell content and applications direct that will over time hurt mass market retailers and gaming stores like EB Games.


Windows 7 Family Pack For Multiple PCs
As Google takes it up to Microsoft in the operating system market, Microsoft is set to launch a “Family Pack” licence which will allow the software to be loaded onto multiple PC’s in a home.


Google Reveals Chrome OS Partners
Google has revealed its hardware partners for the upcoming Chrome operating system.


New Google GMail Goes Live
In a further effort to draw customers from Microsoft, Google is dropping the "beta"­ or test version ­ tag from its Gmail e-mail service and other online programs.


Microsoft Warns Of Zero Day Attack
Microsoft has thrown the Internet world into a flurry with a surprise warning about a serious "zero day" vulnerability in its Internet Explorer browser that it hasn't fixed yet.


Windows 7 On USB Free From Lenovo
Microsoft is reportedly considering offering Windows 7 on a USB thumb drive to allow netbook owners to upgrade their machines more easily.


Windows 7 Pricing Revealed
Microsoft has announced its pricing for the upcoming Windows 7 operating system.


Windows 7 To Speed Up Notebooks
Microsoft Australia has showed off the latest "release candidate" (RC) version of its Windows 7 operating system to a party of Aussie IT journalists at its North Ryde HQ.



 



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