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Firefox 3.6 released!

rpuras — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 21:06:42 +0000

Firefox 3.6 has been finally released. Mozilla has improved the browser’s overall performance and reduced it’s startup time.

New security features have been implemented. Firefox now has the ability to check if browser plugins are up-to-date and it blocks vulnerable plugins from loading.

You can also personalise Firefox with Personas (there are more than 30000 of them). One cool thing about this feature is that you can preview and apply any Persona without a need to restart your browser.

Here it is guys, the world’s best open source web browser: Firefox 3.6!

Nvidia Geforce 190.62 WHQL Drivers Available

rpuras — Sat, 22 Aug 2009 18:53:51 +0000

NVIDIA has recently released the first WHQL-Certified driver with support for DirectCompute, for GeForce 6, 7, 8, 9, 100, and 200-series desktop GPUs and ION GPUs.

What’s new:

* Adds WHQL support on Windows 7 for Microsoft’s new DirectX GPU Computing API: DirectCompute

* Optimized for the latest PhysX gaming titles: Batman: Arkham Asylum and Darkest of Days.

* Installs PhysX System Software version 9.09.0814.

* Includes several bug fixes.

Download links:

GeForce/ION 190.62 WHQL for Windows 7/Vista 32-bit

GeForce/ION 190.62 WHQL for Windows 7/Vista 64-bit

Windows 7: official release date is October 22nd

rpuras — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 11:00:28 +0000

Microsoft has confirmed the release date of Windows 7, only 7 days since Windows Vista SP2 has been released. Windows 7 will be available to buy from October 22nd.

Microsoft has said that Windows 7 will come in five different editions: Starter, Home Premium, Professional, Enterprise and Ultimate.

Those who buy Windows Vista between now and its successor’s release date will likely qualify for a free or at the very least a discount on that upgrade, but Microsoft has yet to confirm details.

Sony Ericsson Unveils C901 Cyber-Shot

rpuras — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 13:09:44 +0000

Sony Ericsson has unveiled its new 3G C901 Cyber-Shot 5 megapixel camera phone. The C901 is a candybar design with a 13mm thickness. Its 5 megapixel camera is also enhanced by a Xenon flash, auto focusing and supports smile shutter, face detection, photo geo-tagging and bestpic.

The Sony Ericsson C901 can be used with GSM Quadband network, other features include a memory card slot, 2.2-inch TFT display screen, FM Radio, Bluetooth and built-in accelerometer sensor. It will be available in Q2 this year with 3 color options: Noble Black, Sincere Silver and Precious Peach.

Say goodbye to your pc mouse

rpuras — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 16:55:05 +0000

mgestyk.com

It would not be very useful in games where response time is crucial, but I’m impressed so far.

Dell Inspiron Mini 9 is here!

rpuras — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 14:59:33 +0000

Overview on Youtube:

Dell Inspiron Mini 9 is already shipping in the UK, Ireland, France, Germany and Austria. Spain and Italy to follow in October.
This litte “friend” costs £299 (including VAT and delivery) for the model running Windows XP Home and it comes with 1 Year Collect and Return Warranty Service. You can add an extra 1 year warranty for just £28.79.

Good points:

Weights only 1.035 kg which is a BIG plus

It’s quite fast for a 9 inch notebook

16GB SSD

3 USB 2.0 ports

Bad points:

Available in black only

Not upgradable, which is unusual for Dell

High price

The specs:

Intel ® Atom™ Processor N270 (1.60GHz, 533MHz, 512K cache)
Genuine Windows® XP Home Edition
Integrated 1.3MP Camera
8.9″ WSVGA (WLED) Truelife Display
1024MB 533MHz Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM
16GB Solid State Hard Drive
Integrated Intel® Graphic Media Accelerator 950
Dell 802.11b/g Wireless LAN Mini-Card
4-cell 2200AHr Battery
Dell Integrated Bluetooth Wireless card
1Yr Limited Warranty – Collect & Return

Blizzard announced Diablo 3

rpuras — Sun, 29 Jun 2008 20:10:31 +0000

Yesterday – June 28, 2008 Blizzard officially announced Diablo III at the 2008 Blizzard Entertainment Worldwide Invitational in Paris, France.

Very Fast Wireless Connection

rpuras — Sat, 02 Feb 2008 18:27:33 +0000

Scientists from the Georgia Electronic Design Center (GEDC) at Georgia Tech (in the USA) are testing the use of extremely high radio frequencies (60Ghz, which are currently unlicensed and free for anyone to use in the United States) to achieve broad bandwidth and high data transmission rates over short distances. They are testing wireless data transfer rates of 15 gigabits per second (Gbps) at a distance of 1 meter, 10 Gbps at 2 meters and 5 Gbps at 5 meters.

The input-output (I/O) system of current devices cannot reach such speeds, so the scientists are using advanced computer-aided design tools and testbed equipment to recalibrate system models and achieve the desired improvements in speed and functionality.

This new technology has the potential to be applied to numerous devices: external hard drives, laptop computers, MP3 players, mobile phones and many other gadgets that require data transfer. The users will be able to wirelessly connect any device that currently uses Firewire or a USB. Data centers could install racks of servers without the customary jumble of wires. At 10 Gbps, you could quickly synchronize two laptops or two iPods. Pinel, a GEDC research scientist, also ensures that this multi-gigabit wireless system would present no health concerns.

The designed system, expected to be available within 2 years, will be compatible with WLAN 802.11 – the standard used in most LANs today.

The IEEE (the international association of electrical engineers) is considering a 60 GHz standard to be called 802.15.3C.