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Microsoft has made available for download an automatic fix designed to resolve failed upgrades from Windows Vista to Windows 7 in scenarios in which the process gets stuck at 64% indefinitely. With Windows 7 having hit the shelves on October 22nd, 2009, eligible users running Vista proceeded to upgrade to their recen... |
4 November 2009
03:21 GMT |
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Sure enough, Apple makes a good point in its latest Get a Mac ads targeting PC users’ upgrade to Windows 7. However, we have overlooked one tiny aspect about Apple’s own upgrade to Snow Leopard, and the company seems to act like nothing ever happened. You guessed it - it’s the data-eating bug affect... |
27 October 2009
07:51 GMT |
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A report by AppleInsider mentions some interesting findings on behalf of Spanish-language website Applesana.es. According to the latter, the configuration files included with the latest Snow Leopard developer build contain references to two new MacBook Pro models. Apple issued Mac OS X 10.6.2 Build 10C531 to develop... |
26 October 2009
11:42 GMT |
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The newest TV commercials from Apple have just started airing, with all three spots targeting Microsoft’s Windows 7 launch. Apple is now creating scenarios where people decide it’s easier and more logical to switch to a Mac, since Microsoft has customers moving files manually when performing the “up... |
23 October 2009
02:47 GMT |
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As Apple’s FY Q4 2009 conference call approaches, talk of new, all-in-one desktop Macintosh models continues to surface. With iMac supplies dwindling in recent weeks, 9to5mac cites more than one source as saying that new iMacs are likely on their way. One of these sources even suggests the launch could occur th... |
19 October 2009
02:44 GMT |
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Three Apple online advertisements appear to have been published earlier than planned, hinting that Apple is, indeed, preparing to update its entire Macintosh lineup. Seemingly leaked by one of Apple's international online stores and spotted by AppleInsider, the AdSense ads “suggest it's only a matter ... |
5 October 2009
09:48 GMT |
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People close to Apple have revealed that the Mac maker is ready to phase out current iMac models in favor of introducing upgraded units at attractive prices. The desktop computers are said to feature a thinner design and new enclosures, in addition to other enhancements. By speaking to people familiar with Apple&rsqu... |
25 September 2009
09:28 GMT |
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NPD is reporting that Apple’s Snow Leopard has outsold sales of both Leopard and Tiger in just two weeks. NPD not only believes Snow Leopard sales are over twice those of Leopard, but also that they are around four times higher than those achieved by Tiger. “Even though some considered Snow Leopard to be... |
18 September 2009
04:48 GMT |
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According to Microsoft, the maximum amount of time that a Windows Vista Service Pack 1 to Windows 7 upgrade can take is 1,220 minutes. Yes, Microsoft has identified a scenario in which moving from Vista SP1 to Windows 7 lasts almost an entire day, over 20 hours. Affected by this are what the Redmond-based company ref... |
4 September 2009
12:42 GMT |
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It has been revealed that an Intel Mac user can directly install Snow Leopard over Tiger, as the system specs and install disc see the match and carry out the instructions. However, as surprising as this may sound to some, Apple says it’s not allowed. A little while ago, tech-columnist Walt Mossberg stated that... |
4 September 2009
09:48 GMT |
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Windows 7 is “outrunning” Windows Vista in more ways than one. Microsoft has labored to ensure that the latest Windows client outpaces its precursor in a variety of scenarios, from startup time, to common usage tasks, and to shutdown, to name just a few. Another aspect in which Windows 7 has Vista beat is... |
4 September 2009
04:31 GMT |
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Microsoft is planning to roll out a server upgrade for Office Live Small Business this month, a move that will impact all users and businesses that are leveraging the service. For the upcoming two Sundays starting with next week, the Redmond-based company has planned site downtime in order to accommodate the server u... |
3 September 2009
10:48 GMT |
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Apple has re-posted / modified one of its Support articles outlining the differences between updating your software, and performing a major upgrade. Last modified on September 02, 2009, article HT1444 summarizes its contents saying, “Find out the differences between an Apple software update and an upgrade.&rdqu... |
3 September 2009
06:49 GMT |
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TweetMeme has come through with its promise made last week and launched a serious feature upgrade to its website. Launched on August 28, the new version took the website down for a couple of times but the results were very satisfying.“We are calling it version ‘V2’ as today’s release really is... |
31 August 2009
05:43 GMT |
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It has been revealed that Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger (the previous-generation Mac OS) users will be able to directly upgrade to Apple’s new generation operating system, Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard. According to the Wall Street Journal, Snow Leopard will install on Macs running the Tiger OS without requiring installati... |
27 August 2009
08:31 GMT |
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In certain scenarios, a failed Windows Vista upgrade to Windows 7 can throw the computer into a perpetual cycle of restarts, Microsoft informed. The Redmond company did not offer specific details on the causes of a Vista to Windows 7 upgrade failure, but it did offer a workaround for end users affected by this specif... |
12 August 2009
02:39 GMT |
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The netbook mania has touched a number of companies, each one trying to get a bit more out of this popular market segment. Ranging from netbook vendors to hardware component manufacturers, companies have tried to adapt their product lines to the increasingly growing market. Such is the case with Active Media Products... |
3 August 2009
04:28 GMT |
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Users of Windows 7 pre-RTM development milestones will not be able to perform in place upgrades to the gold release of the operating system, according to Microsoft. The Redmond company has made available for download the Windows 7 Upgrade Paths, a resource designed to provide information on the “supported and u... |
21 July 2009
15:01 GMT |
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Windows Vista failed to gain traction with business users, and its successor will not be spared a similar fate, according to a survey put together by ScriptLogic. Even with corporations having skipped Vista altogether, plans to crowd to the next iteration of Windows in order to migrate their IT infrastructure are not... |
13 July 2009
07:58 GMT |
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We've all seen the “Rediscover the web” or even the “This website is optimized for Firefox” banners from back in the day when Firefox was the new kid on the block. OK, so maybe not all of the sites were actually optimized for Firefox but as long as it spread the message and got people usi... |
9 July 2009
03:01 GMT |
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Debuted last week for customers worldwide, the Windows Upgrade Option Program is designed to deliver customers and small businesses that buy designated PCs with premium versions of Windows Vista pre-installed free upgrades to equivalent flavors of Windows 7 once the operating system becomes available. The initiative ... |
29 June 2009
09:28 GMT |
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After learning that customers have been complaining about its upgrade policies regarding the ready-to-be-launched iPhone 3G S mobile phone from Apple, AT&T announced on Wednesday that it would offer special prices for the existing iPhone users on its network. According to the carrier, those who already have an iPhone... |
18 June 2009
05:48 GMT |
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The Nintendo Wii is one of the most popular consoles on the market. It introduced new motion controllers and concepts that are now being copied by its rivals, but in terms of technology it is nothing more than an upgraded GameCube, which is blatant when you compare it to the Xbox 360 or PlayStation 3. However, there... |
16 June 2009
02:39 GMT |
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A report offering a “compilation of the changes and preparations” noted ahead of the iPhone 3G S launch includes important information about the new device, including features, pricing, and more. As Sofpedia noted earlier, iPhone fans should pay particular attention to what the iPhone 3G S brings that OS... |
15 June 2009
07:02 GMT |
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It seems that AT&T does not intend to lower the data plan rates for the upcoming iPhone 3G S, although it seems that it wishes to extend the exclusive contract with Apple and dreams at the same sales levels. The reason for which the data plans will remain the same is simple. “We’ve been very happy with ou... |
13 June 2009
06:10 GMT |
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Apple has posted an announcement on its Mac section revealing that buyers of a Mac or Xserve that have made their purchase after June 8 are eligible for a $9.95 upgrade to Snow Leopard. Naturally, the offer is available until Snow Leopard is released, at which point Apple will start selling Macs with the new cat pre-... |
11 June 2009
04:21 GMT |
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Unlike the last time Apple kicked its White MacBook up a notch, the Mac maker now encourages visitors of its online store to have a closer look at its latest hardware upgrades to the White Macbook. The system is now (more than ever) capable of running graphics-intensive applications, while offering more storage (160G... |
29 May 2009
06:11 GMT |
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Apple has quietly introduced a new MacBook model, labeled MC240. This is the second time this year the company beefs up its legacy, White polycarbonate MacBook, this time shipping the system with faster RAM (2GB DDR2, now runs at 800MHz) and storage capacity (160GB HDD), as well as a faster processor (2.13GHz Core 2 ... |
27 May 2009
09:31 GMT |
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Redmond-based Microsoft is expected to come to the market with a new iteration of its operating system for mobile phones in the near future, the Windows Mobile 6.5, which is already known to bring forth a wide range of improvements when compared to already existing iterations of the platform, though no exact details ... |
21 May 2009
06:07 GMT |
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The Android 1.5 OS upgrade for T-Mobile G1 phones was reported last week to be on its way to all users, yet it seems that it was only a false start, as the Cupcake firmware has just started to go over-the-air towards the 100,000 G1 owners in the U.K., while those in the United States will receive it at the end of nex... |
7 May 2009
05:49 GMT |
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After pulling its online store down for maintenance, Apple has now confirmed the availability of new Xserve models, packing either one or two Quad-Core Intel Xeon “Nehalem” processors, revving at 2.93GHz. The system comes in two standard configurations, both of which pack 3GB of memory, a 160GB 7200-rpm S... |
7 April 2009
09:01 GMT |
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Sunnyvale, California-based AMD has announced today that it has launched a new program that will allow its business customers and partners to easily upgrade their Opteron-based systems to the company's latest processor solutions, without them being required to buy an entire new system. The globally available AMD... |
7 April 2009
06:20 GMT |
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While Apple's registered developers already have access to the iPhone OS 3.0 beta software release, regular iPhone and iPod touch users will only get the update in summer, when Apple feels confident the OS will behave well on every device. Just like it always does with major software releases, Apple has set a $9... |
18 March 2009
06:06 GMT |
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Back in October 2008 LG released on the European market its low-cost LG Cookie KP500 touchscreen device, of which it managed to sell about 1.3 million units, As such, the company has seen that the device proves to be a great success and decided to put on display yet another similar handset, the LG Cooky, which is not... |
10 March 2009
03:49 GMT |
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Many of you might already know the LG Renoir KC910, a high-end camera phone that was announced back in November 2008. The handset was quite impressive – it had the looks, an 8-megapixel camera, a wide range of features and capabilities – yet it lacked one thing that such a phone would need, namely the lar... |
7 March 2009
05:43 GMT |
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Other World Computing (OWC) has announced the OWC 8GB DDR3 Memory Upgrade Kit and 4GB DDR3 Memory Upgrade Modules for Apple's 17-inch MacBook Pro - Unibody model. Also available in modules and kits of up to 6GB for previous MacBook and MacBook Pro laptops, OWC memory options range from 16MB and up to 32GB coveri... |
5 March 2009
05:27 GMT |
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For once, Apple has pretty much confirmed all the latest rumors concerning hardware upgrades for its entire desktop lineup (not that it wasn't obvious, but it's a warm feeling nonetheless). Leaving the consumer category aside (covered here), the new Mac Pro should mark a giant footstep in the hearts of... |
3 March 2009
10:25 GMT |
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After endless rumors of imminent upgrades to its entire line of desktop computers, the Mac maker has finally arrived with the confirmation - “Apple Updates Consumer Desktop Line” reads the latest headline over at Apple's press room. The company announced today updates to all its desktop Macs, includi... |
3 March 2009
09:50 GMT |
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As expected, Apple's store is back online with upgraded Macs. All three desktop computer systems – the iMac, the Mac mini and the Mac Pro – have been equipped with NVIDIA graphics, more memory and storage, while the entry prices have remained in place.The 20-inch iMac features a 2.66GHz Intel Core 2 ... |
3 March 2009
09:17 GMT |
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According to two sources (one of which we consider reliable), Apple is preparing for a March 24 Mac event, similar to the October 2008 MacBook event, where attendees witnessed the introduction of the unibody family of notebooks. This time around, Apple is expected to introduce new hardware upgrades, comprising of NVI... |
2 March 2009
04:44 GMT |
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Mobile phone maker HTC has recently come up with a software update for its Touch Diamond users. The new update is said to work with the English (Pan Europe and UK), Italian, Dutch, German, Swedish, Spanish, Portuguese, Danish, Norwegian, and Finnish ROM versions. According to the company, the new update comes with ... |
2 March 2009
02:38 GMT |
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Apple is rumored to be revamping the Mac mini, boasting specs such as 2GHz Intel Core 2 Duo with 3MB L2 cache, 2GB of DDR3 RAM, and 'Super Drive is SATA.' When posted, the rumor was accompanied by a fuzzy picture of what looked like an updated Mac mini. The same person leaking that picture has now produced ... |
23 February 2009
08:54 GMT |
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An issue originally associated with Windows Vista upgrades has come back to haunt Windows 7, as the operating system was released in Beta stage to the general public at the start of January 2009. According to Microsoft's Nanda Lella, upgrading from Windows Vista to Windows 7 Beta Build 7000 is a process that wil... |
19 February 2009
07:04 GMT |
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At the start of January, Microsoft shipped the RTW (Release To Web) of the latest iteration of its instant messaging client. A month later, the Redmond company is offering an upgrade, having made available for download Windows Live Messenger 9.0 (2009) version 14.0.8064.0206. For the time being, the update is being o... |
13 February 2009
16:51 GMT |
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Even though Microsoft remains mute on the matter of its resurrected Windows Vista Express Upgrade Program, this time around with Windows 7 in the focus, leaked information points out that the eligibility period will be July 1, 2009 through January 31, 2010. During this timeframe, consumers that will acquire new OEM W... |
13 February 2009
07:26 GMT |
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Users currently running Windows XP Service Pack 3 (SP3) or earlier, and Windows Vista RTM, SP1 or the upcoming SP2, will be able to upgrade to Windows 7, Microsoft informed as it introduced the SKU lineup for the next version of the Windows client. There will be essentially three upgrade models for Windows users acco... |
5 February 2009
10:08 GMT |
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An AppleInsider report claims that reliable sources have gained knowledge of iMac supplies being constrained in the near future, indicating that new models are waiting to be released.Reportedly, people familiar with Apple's plans found that new reseller orders for the high-end 24-inch 3.06GHz iMac aren't li... |
2 February 2009
06:24 GMT |
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As iTunes users and Apple customers should know, the iTunes Store has undergone a few changes recently, one of which concerns an upgrade policy for iTunes Plus tracks. Prior to the Macworld 2009 keynote address delivered by Apple's Phil Schiller, iTunes customers could only upgrade all the contents of their libr... |
2 February 2009
04:53 GMT |
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Kaufman Bros. analyst Shaw Wu wrote a note to his clients on Monday explaining why he thinks Apple is holding off the release of new iMac models.“We wanted to give an update on the Mac business from what we are picking up from our latest supply chain checks,” Wu wrote in his Monday note. “While new ... |
29 January 2009
02:49 GMT |
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Even with Windows 7 Beta 1 just around the corner, Microsoft is by no means focused exclusively on Build 6.1.7000.0.081212-1400, the unconfirmed version number of the first beta for the operating system. In fact, not only is the company reportedly moving onward with the Win7 development in the Release Candidate bran... |
23 December 2008
09:31 GMT |
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