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Intel Reinvents Transistors Using New 3-D Structure

2011-05-05T10:53:00.000+08:00

NEWS HIGHLIGHTS:Intel announces a major technical breakthrough and historic innovation in microprocessors: the world's first 3-D transistors, called Tri-Gate, in a production technology. The transition to 3-D Tri-Gate transistors sustains the pace of technology advancement, fueling Moore's Law for years to come. An unprecedented combination of performance improvement and power reduction to enable

[BETA] Norton AV and IS 2012.

2011-04-19T09:42:00.000+08:00

The official links to the Norton Antivirus and Internet Security 2012 Beta. NAV: http://us.norton.com/beta/overview.jsp?pvid=nav2012beta NIS: http://us.norton.com/beta/overview.jsp?pvid=nis2012beta

Internet Explorer 9

2011-03-16T08:59:00.001+08:00

Internet Explorer 9 is now live for Windows 7. Download here the web-installer. More details on the features here: http://www.beautyoftheweb.com/ Because of Direct2D hardware acceleration, it is not available for Windows XP. Installing it is just a breeze, though would require you to close your other applications, including Windows Explorer.

[Free] iOS 4.3 Software Update

2011-03-10T12:40:00.003+08:00

The world’s most advanced mobile operating system keeps getting better. Download the free iOS 4.3 Software Update and get new features that let you do even more with your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. The software update is free. Updating is easy. Just connect your device to your PC or Mac and follow the onscreen instructions in iTunes. http://www.apple.com/ios/

Toshiba NB520 Netbook

2011-02-25T18:13:00.003+08:00

Reading the Philippine Star dated Feb. 25, on page 21 is the new Toshiba NB520 Netbook with the Intel® Atom™ Processor N550 (1.5GHz dual-core w/ HT). It boasts five (5) colors to choose from (Warm brown, Sophisticated Turquoise, Daring Sunlight Copper, Striking Lime Green, and Joyful Blue), and according to Toshiba, the world's first netbook with Harman Kardon® speakers. The Special Features: 1.

Intel unveils Thunderbolt (a.k.a LightPeak)

2011-02-25T16:31:00.000+08:00

Remember LightPeak? Thunderbolt is the new name. SANTA CLARA, Calif., Feb. 24, 2011 – Intel Corporation today announced the availability of Thunderbolt™ technology, a new high-speed PC connection technology that brings together high-speed data transfer and high-definition (HD) display on to a single cable. Running at 10Gbps, Thunderbolt technology can transfer a full-length HD movie in less than

Windows 7 and Server 2008 R2 SP1

2011-02-23T13:05:00.025+08:00

Windows 7 and Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1 is out. Get it via Windows Update or download directly from the Microsoft Download Center. Genuine product validation required. More info on KB976932 here: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/976932 Mine came via Windows Update this morning. I also downloaded the 32-bit and 64-bit for deployment to other machines.

Intel Identifies Chipset Design Error, Implementing Solution

2011-02-01T17:36:00.010+08:00

SANTA CLARA, Calif., Jan. 31, 2011 - As part of ongoing quality assurance, Intel Corporation has discovered a design issue in a recently released support chip, the Intel® 6 Series, code-named Cougar Point, and has implemented a silicon fix. In some cases, the Serial-ATA (SATA) ports within the chipsets may degrade over time, potentially impacting the performance or functionality of

Unlocking an AMD Sempron 140.

2010-10-15T18:00:00.000+08:00

It's about 4PM at our offices. I was deploying a customized PC. While I was accessing the BIOS, I ran across the "Unlock CPU" option, which then I Enabled just to try. Upon saving and restarting, the single-core AMD Sempron 140 (Sargas) is now a dual-core AMD Athlon II X2 440 (Regor). Here is the CPU-Z Validation and the image below: Windows 7 booted perfectly. I ran the usual office applications

XnView and NConvert

2010-06-15T09:34:00.001+08:00

Today I stumbled upon two free-for-private-use and Multiplatform Graphics Tools which you may want to add to your Graphics Arsenal. XnView is a utility for viewing and converting graphic files, and NConvert is a batch utility for converting graphic files. If interested, go to the official website: http://www.xnview.com

Google's new search index - Caffeine

2010-06-10T11:17:00.002+08:00

QUOTE=googleblog.blogspot.com Caffeine provides 50 percent fresher results for web searches than our last index, and it's the largest collection of web content we've offered. Whether it's a news story, a blog or a forum post, you can now find links to relevant content much sooner after it is published than was possible ever before. http://googleblog.blogspot.com/2010/06/our...

BitDefender Total Security 2011 Public Beta

2010-06-07T23:06:00.000+08:00

If you are interested, you may try the public beta of the upcoming BitDefender Total Security 2011: http://beta.bitdefender.com/

AMD demonstrates Fusion APUs

2010-06-07T15:54:00.003+08:00

AMD gave its first public demonstration of a working Fusion Accelerated Processing Unit (APU) at Computex 2010: http://www.zdnet.com/blog/computers/comput...usion-apus/2701 Another article: http://www.hardwarezone.com/tech-news/view/41821 Video:

Pacman 30th Anniversary and the Google PLAYABLE Logo

2010-05-22T10:00:00.000+08:00

http://www.google.com Today is PACMAN's 30th anniversary. Google has made a logo... a PLAYABLE one! So go insert a coin while it's still there. Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tWqFokN1s4o&hd=1

Intel’s Single-chip Cluster Computer (SSC), 48-core experimental processor.

2010-05-15T10:02:00.000+08:00

Intel recently released an experimental processor that resembles a cluster on a chip. http://www.linux-mag.com/id/7762 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L_cXi7uyJU4...player_embedded

Cray and the New Opteron 6100 Series

2010-05-14T10:03:00.003+08:00

This morning at around 1:00AM Manila Time, I was able to join a webinar entitled Cray Boosts Performance with New 12-core AMD Opteron 6100 Series Processor", which was hosted by Linux Magazine. Presented by David Wallace of Cray Inc. and Travis Justilian of AMD (should have been Joshua Mora). The presentation is about Cray (XT6 Production Supercomputers) utilizing the new AMD Opterons for more

Check out Firefox 4, slated for Nov. 2010

2010-05-12T04:19:00.004+08:00

On May 10, Mike Beltzner presented the vision for Firefox 4 (the next major release of Firefox) to the Mozilla community. ZDNet Article: Firefox 4: Can it become 'super-duper' fast? http://www.zdnet.com/blog/btl/firefox-4-ca...295?tag=nl.e539 The Mozilla Blog: http://blog.mozilla.com/blog/2010/05/10/fi...and-empowering/

New attack bypasses EVERY Windows security product, KHOBE and SSDT

2010-05-12T04:09:00.001+08:00

QUOTE (Adrian Kingsley-Hughes) The attack is a clever “bait-and-switch” style move. Harmless code is passed to the security software for scanning, but as soon as it’s given the green light, it’s swapped for the malicious code. The attack works even more reliably on multi-core systems because one thread doesn’t keep an eye on other threads that are running simultaneously, making the switch

Mechwarrior 4 + MekPak3.1 now FREE!

2010-05-05T09:08:00.001+08:00

Thank you Bartgoblin for the heads up. 8) Studio MekTek, in association with Smith and Tinker, INC., Virtual World Entertainment, LLC, Catalyst Game Labs, and Microsoft Games, is happy to announce the release of Mechwarrior4 Free. Getting started is easy. Just download and install MTX, MekTek's free content

Intel demos new Light Peak cable

2010-04-15T11:32:00.000+08:00

USB 3.0 is just making a dent in the marketplace, and Intel is already talking about a new cable that may signal the end for USB altogether. Light Peak is the code-name for a new high-speed optical cable technology designed to connect your electronic devices to each other. Light Peak delivers high bandwidth starting at 10Gb/s with the potential ability to scale to 100Gb/s over the

AMD Opteron™ 6000 Series platform

2010-03-30T23:50:00.000+08:00

AMD Sets the New Standard for Price, Performance, and Power for the Datacenter AMD Opteron™ 6000 Series platform with Direct Connect Architecture 2.0 delivers more cores, more memory for less money. Up to 119 percent improved performance while maintaining low price and power. QUOTE (SUNNYVALE @ Calif. —3/29/2010) AMD (NYSE: AMD)

A closer look at ReadyBoost features in Win7.

2010-03-19T16:23:00.000+08:00

ReadyBoost is a still a part of the Microsoft Windows 7 operating system, so Greg Shultz examines its features in more detail: http://blogs.techrepublic.com.com/window-o...225&tag=nl.e132

Four Things Firefox Could Learn from IE, ... and Chrome too.

2010-03-16T21:43:00.000+08:00

QUOTE (Joe Brockmeier) It’s popular to hate on IE8, and easy to do! But the truth is, Firefox could take a few cues from stodgy old Internet Explorer. From user-friendly features to deployment tools, there are still a few things that IE does better. http://www.linux-mag.com/cache/7709/1.html

Get your own jet pack!

2010-03-12T22:55:00.000+08:00

QUOTE (SmartPlanet) SmartPlanet: For $75,000, you can own a jet pack. It's light weight, so you don't need a pilot's license. After 40 solid minutes of training, you could be flying in no time... http://www.smartplanet.com/technology/blog...n-jet-pack/341/

Ethernet over power lines, Netgear makes major improvements.

2010-03-11T09:07:00.001+08:00

QUOTE (TR) Using in-house electrical wiring for networking computers usually only happens if wires can’t be run or Wi-Fi connections are less than adequate. Netgear’s new Ethernet over power-line devices may change that... http://blogs.techrepublic.com.com/networki...704&tag=nl.e102

The Cisco CRS-3 Carrier Routing System

2010-03-10T10:22:00.001+08:00

QUOTE (Cisco) SAN JOSE, Calif., March 9, 2010 – Cisco today announced a major advancement in Internet networking - the Cisco® CRS-3 Carrier Routing System (CRS) - designed to serve as the foundation of the next-generation Internet and set the pace for the astonishing growth of video transmission, mobile devices and new online services through this decade and beyond. With more than 12

Preview: Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 mini and X10 mini pro

2010-03-09T09:37:00.003+08:00

QUOTE (HWG.sg) Probably laying claim to the world's smallest Android phone to date, we offer our initial thoughts of the Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 mini and X10 mini pro in this preview... http://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/tech-news/view/7411

Newegg sold counterfeit Intel Core i7 CPUs

2010-03-09T09:34:00.000+08:00

Kindly take note, it says "sold" and not "sells". Though we are really not sure how many of these got out. QUOTE (ZDnet) It’s not often that a reputable retailer is duped into passing on dodgy goods to customers, but it seems that Newegg managed to end up with counterfeit Intel Core i7 920 CPUs in

How nanotechnology helps Bluetooth and Wi-Fi work together

2010-03-04T10:42:00.001+08:00

Bluetooth and Wi-Fi share frequencies in the 2.4 GHz ISM band, causing signal degradation when both are enabled in the same device. That’s no longer an issue, thanks to antenna systems based on nanotechnology. -- More Here --

Opera 10.50 now live DL.

2010-03-03T09:58:00.000+08:00

Opera Software today released Opera 10.50, the fastest Web browser thus-far produced for Windows computers. Opera 10.50 also includes a sleek and refined new design, as well as private browsing, where Opera hides all traces of sites you visit. Opera 10.50 is available completely free from www.opera.com..

NVIDIA next-gen ION netbook graphics processor

2010-03-03T09:33:00.000+08:00

NVIDIA introduces the next-generation ION netbook graphics processor: http://blogs.zdnet.com/hardware/?p=7515&tag=nl.e589#

Change and customize Windows 7's Logon screen wallpaper

2010-03-01T10:39:00.001+08:00

Don't you think the windows 7 logon screen background is kinda girlish? Anyways, you can change the default windows 7 logon screen wallpaper, without using 3rd-party applications. It just involves slight registry editing and folder/file creation. Go here for the complete walkthrough: http://blogs.techrepublic.com.com/window-o...135&tag=nl.e132

2010-02-26T10:54:00.000+08:00

MSI has officially launched a new generation of the Lightning series, the R5870 Lightning. Not only are top-quality components used in the design, but the following features are also included: exclusive all Hi-c CAP for GPU power, 15-phase power design, two 8-pin external power connectors, special PCB design called LPL (Lightning Power Layer), Twin Frozr II Thermal design with 8mm

Awesome tricks for 3D Pinball in Windows XP, by TechRepublic

2010-02-26T10:52:00.000+08:00

Sample Trick: Get an extra ball while the Awaiting Deployment message displays by typing 1max. Go here for more: http://blogs.techrepublic.com.com/window-o...551&tag=nl.e064

MSI 890GXM-G65 Mainboard, New Option for HTPC

2010-02-26T10:47:00.000+08:00

MSI, launches their brand new 890GXM-G65 mainboard using the AMD 890GX chipset to fulfill the increasing demand for perfect Home Theatre Personal Computers (HTPC). In addition to tailoring the latest AMD Phenom II processors, the 890GXM-G65 provides full support for the DirectX 10.1 and UVD 2.0 multimedia standards to significantly enhance high-definition audio and video effects. Along with

MSI R5830 Twin Frozr II graphics card

2010-02-26T10:38:00.000+08:00

MSI R5830 Twin Frozr II uses ATI Radeon HD 5830 GPU with 1120 units of stream processors and 1GB GDDR5 high speed memory to provide the latest DirectX 11 games with stunning visual effects to gamers. Equipped with excusive Twin Frozr II Thermal design, R5830 Twin Frozr II is 12℃ cooler thanks to dual 8CM PWM fans and quad Heatpipes. The most powerful Afterburner overclocking software

Superman Debut Comic Book Sells for $1M

2010-02-24T13:33:00.001+08:00

The June 1938 cover of "Action Comics," the first featuring the character Superman, is shown. A rare copy of the issue has sold for $1 million, smashing a record set just last year. (CBS/AP/Comic Connect Corp.) http://www.comicconnect.com/index_live.php

Aliens vs. Predator™, Hunter. Survivor. Prey.

2010-02-22T22:03:00.000+08:00

http://www.sega.com/avp/us/home.php http://store.steampowered.com/app/10680/ http://game.amd.com/us-en/play_info.aspx?p=0&id=68 For the demo: http://store.steampowered.com/app/34200/ You will need Steam: http://store.steampowered.com/about/ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- System Requirements o OS: Windows XP/Vista o

Earth Hour 2010

2010-02-22T21:47:00.000+08:00

As time passes the Earth as we know it won't be getting better. It's something that cannot be denied. Nevertheless...QUOTE (EarthHour.org) At 8.30pm (local time) on Saturday 27 March, the greatest show on Earth for action on climate change will take place in homes, office buildings, town halls and public places around the globe as lights go out for Earth Hour 2010.

Motherboard Voltage Regulator Circuit, Everything You Need to Know About

2010-02-22T19:10:00.000+08:00

Voltage Regulator Circuit/Module/Section, 5-phase, solid capacitors, "japanese" capacitors, ferrite cores... does any of these ring bells to you? Follow this Hardware Secrets article by Gabriel Torres: http://www.hardwaresecrets.com/article/616

Microsoft Windows 7 RC Upgrade Info

2010-02-16T15:25:00.000+08:00

It’s time to upgrade "from" the Win 7RC! This article describes the Windows 7 Beta and Windows 7 Release Candidate (RC) expiration dates and their expiration functionality. http://support.microsoft.com/kb/971767 Windows 7 Team wrote... While most people who tested Windows 7 have now moved to the final version, some are still running the Release Candidate. If you haven’t moved yet, it’s time

Time to upgrade "from" the Win 7RC.

2010-02-16T15:18:00.001+08:00

This article describes the Windows 7 Beta and Windows 7 Release Candidate (RC) expiration dates and their expiration functionality. http://support.microsoft.com/kb/971767 Windows 7 Team wrote... While most people who tested Windows 7 have now moved to the final version, some are still running the Release Candidate. If you haven’t moved yet, it’s time to replace the RC. Starting on March 1,

Windows Activation Technologies Update for Windows 7

2010-02-12T13:39:00.000+08:00

Source: http://windowsteamblog.com/blogs/genuinewi...-windows-7.aspx In the coming days, we’ll be deploying a new update for Windows Activation Technologies, the set of built-in activation and validation components built into Windows 7. Called Windows Activation Technologies Update for Windows 7, this update will detect more than 70 known and potentially dangerous activation exploits.

Good and Strong Passwords..., What's the name of your pet?

2010-01-25T05:37:00.000+08:00

Wikipedia’s definition: A password is a secret word or string of characters that is used for authentication, to prove identity or gain access to a resource (example: an access code is a type of password). The password must be kept secret from those not allowed access. Scanning through the early pages of the Unix Visual Quickstart Guide 2nd Ed. by Deborah and Eric Ray, it says choose a

What’s new in Firefox 3.6?

2010-01-12T03:51:00.000+08:00

http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/firefox/3.6/releasenotes/

Mozila Labs: Test Pilot

2010-01-09T02:52:00.000+08:00

Become a Test Pilot! Test Pilot is an open research platform that collecting structured user feedback from Firefox and other Mozilla Labs experiments. https://mozillalabs.com/testpilot/ LinuxMag wrote … …After installing the extension, you’ll see the “Thank You” page for Test Pilot, and have a Test Pilot icon in the bottom right-hand corner. Click on this, and you’ll see the context menu

[Book] Pro Linux System Administration

2009-12-02T07:26:00.000+08:00

This book reached my door yesterday. I bought it from Amazon for USD31.49. 1,025 pages added to my technical library. E-books are great, but if you can afford paper then go paper. May the FOSS be with us!

[ZDnet] Microsoft confirms 'detailed' Windows 7 exploit.

2009-11-18T10:08:00.002+08:00

Ryan Naraine wrote ... Microsoft has issued a security advisory to acknowledge a crippling denial-of-service flaw affecting its newest operating systems — Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2.http://blogs.zdnet.com/security/?p=4938&tag=nl.e019

TOP500 List - November 2009

2009-11-17T16:28:00.000+08:00

The TOP500 table shows the 500 most powerful known and commercially available computer systems. SkyNet not included. http://www.top500.org/lists/2009/11

[Reuters] Pigeon transfers data faster than South Africa's Telkom.

2009-09-17T10:37:00.001+08:00

The whole article here: http://www.reuters.com/article/internetNews/idUSTRE5885PM20090909 Local news agency SAPA reported the 11-month-old pigeon, Winston, took one hour and eight minutes to fly the 80 km (50 miles) from Unlimited IT's offices near Pietermaritzburg to the coastal city of Durban with a data card was strapped to his leg. Including downloading, the transfer took two hours,

[SUN] Migrating from Microsoft Office to OpenOffice.org or StarOffice 9.

2009-09-17T09:22:00.000+08:00

This brief (16-page PDF) whitepaper from Sun Microsystems is designed to assist IT professionals and system integrators who want to move an organization from Microsoft Office 97/2000/XP/2003 to OpenOffice.org (OOo) or StarOffice (SO). The whitepaper provides a general framework for a migration to OOo/SO, including a discussion of the key technical aspects of migration planning and file conversion

[TR] Radiation threats: The 10 most potentially hazardous smartphones.

2009-09-15T10:29:00.004+08:00

The said list is for US phones. Your phone not listed? The "GSM" counterpart of the said models should be the same.Based on new research, learn the 10 smartphones that emit the most radiation, the 10 that emit the least radiation, and a few quick safety tips.The whole article here: http://blogs.techrepublic.com.com/hiner/?p=2888&tag=nl.e101The full list: http://www.ewg.org/cellphoneradiation/

[cnet] 802.11n Wi-Fi standard finally approved.

2009-09-14T13:33:00.004+08:00

We have been seeing many computer, network, and mobile devices with the 802-11n or Wi-Fi "N" label or logo. To be exact, these devices are still actually on the "Draft-N" specification. But finally, IEEE has approved the 802.11n high-throughput wireless LAN standard. You have an existing device on Draft-N? Do not worry, because "most" of these Draft-N devices (I hope mine included) can be

[APC] Watts and Volt-Amps: Powerful Confusion.

2009-09-03T10:30:00.001+08:00

APC wrote ...This note helps explain the differences between Watts and VA and explains how the terms are correctly and incorrectly used in specifying power protection equipment. Many people are confused about the distinction between the Watt and Volt-Amp (V-A) measures for UPS load sizing. Many manufacturers of UPS and load equipment add to this confusion by failing to distinguish between these

[APC] The Seven Types of Power Problems.

2009-09-03T10:28:00.000+08:00

APC wrote ...Many of the mysteries of equipment failure, downtime, software and data corruption, are the result of a problematic supply of power. There is also a common problem with describing power problems in a standard way. This white paper will describe the most common types of power disturbances, what can cause them, what they can do to your critical equipment, and how to safeguard your

Panda USB Vaccine.

2009-08-31T12:58:00.001+08:00

Free antimalware to block malware spreading through USB drives. There is an increasing amount of malware which, like the dangerous Conficker worm, spreads via removable devices and drives such as memory sticks, MP3 players, digital cameras, etc. To do this, these malicious codes modify the AutoRun file on these devices. Panda

OC Extreme Forums still active.

2009-07-31T16:59:00.003+08:00

I'm very surprised to see that there are still those who visit, register, and post topics in OC Extreme Forums! (OCXF).OCXF is just a temporary forum while Net-25's Convergence Forums was down. I can't regularly check this site. I strongly suggest we continue our discussions at the new CNVF: http://convergence.net-25.com/Cheers! 8)

Microsoft unleashes 20,000 lines of Linux code.

2009-07-22T09:02:00.001+08:00

Mary Jo Foley: Microsoft is releasing three Microsoft-developed Linux drivers to the Linux community for possible inclusion in the Linux source tree. This is the first time Microsoft has made in-house code available directly to the Linux community. READ FULL STORY

[FREE] The Java EE 5 Tutorial.

2009-07-15T09:53:00.004+08:00

If you are interested with the FREE Java EE 5 Tutorial (1124 Pages, PDF, 4.4MB), then go to this link:https://dct.sun.com/dct/forms/reg_sg_2904_210_0.jspDevelopers today increasingly recognize the need for distributed, transactional, and portable applications that leverage the speed, security, and reliability of server-side technology. In the world of information technology, enterprise

Tmax Window, an MS Windows Alternative

2009-07-10T13:40:00.002+08:00

The HardwareZone article here:http://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/news/view.php?id=14065&cid=11- The beta version of the OS will be released to users in October and available for purchase in November.- Built from the ground up with security, scalability, and stability in mind, Tmax Window is fully compatible with MS Windows applications.

I hate the new Via Arena Website.

2009-07-07T14:52:00.003+08:00

The new Via Arena Website has lots of ads and you have to use the sponsor software before you can download any driver.

OpenSolaris Live USB Creator

2009-06-29T17:13:00.004+08:00

Want to try OpenSolaris on your "spare" thumbdrive? Then head to this page for the complete details:http://devzone.sites.pid0.org/OpenSolaris/opensolaris-liveusb-creator#TOC-AUTHOR Here are some installation screenshots:You can get the Live USB Creator here:http://devzone.sites.pid0.org/OpenSolaris/opensolaris-liveusb-creator#TOC-DOWNLOADThe latest OpenSolaris Live CD here:http://

[FREE] Technology+Business Magazine

2009-06-27T14:54:00.003+08:00

Free-to-download Technology+Business magazine, with all-new articles, case studies, tips and advice, as well as discounts and special offers on powerful yet affordable midmarket solutions from Sun and AMD.Download this issue in PDF.

Sun's Open Network Systems Launch

2009-06-26T14:44:00.002+08:00

Date: 30 Jun, 2009 (Tuesday) 08:00AM-01:30PM Venue: Quezon Ballroom Makati Shangri-la Hotel Web: https://events.sun.com.phRegister: http://events.sun.com.ph/registration.html--With greater economic pressures on businesses, this is the time for organizations to revisit their data center model, starting with the optimization of IT resources to gain better datacenter efficiencies and scale.Give your

June VirtualBox Live Show

2009-06-26T12:03:00.001+08:00

https://dct.sun.com/dct/forms/reg_us_2205_342_0.jsp?cid=222965If you missed the VirtualBox Live webinar, don't worry! You can view the recorded archive on demand at your convenience. You'll see and hear:- News from the Show- How VirtualBox powered one of the largest virtual desktop deployments at JavaOne- News from the VirtualBox labs- Q & AWHO: Andy Hall, VirtualBox Product Manager and the

FREE Virtualization for Dummies E-Book

2009-06-23T17:31:00.003+08:00

Fill-out the web-form and get this FREE e-book:http://sg.sun.com/offers/details/virtualization_dummies/?intcmp=tc244_listing_asThis eBook is a Sun and AMD Special Edition and was published by the same folks who create all the "Dummies" books. It explains how virtualisation works and how it can benefit your organization. This special edition version showcases Sun and AMD virtualization offerings,

[HZN] Nokia E72 Preview.

2009-06-23T04:32:00.007+08:00

http://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/articles/view.php?cid=24&id=2947Back to the E72, in terms of aesthetics, it retains most of what made the E71 special. Though there are some slight tweaks to the overall design, it is enough to make the E72 look (and feel) like a whole new animal.

[HZN] Nokia 5530 XpressMusic Preview .

2009-06-23T04:25:00.003+08:00

The Apple iPhone is the spark that ignited the mobile industry to embrace touch technology. See this preview by HardwareZone Networks of the Nokia 5530 XpressMusic:http://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/news/view.php?id=13889&cid=9

Sparkle X-Link SPF-16 Extreme Display Adapter.

2009-06-19T15:04:00.011+08:00

See the Sparke X-Link, a cool Display Adapter that can be plugged to a USB 2.0 port of your PC or Mac for an instant 2nd display. You can connect up to 6 of these for a really easy multi-display system. It natively outputs to a DVI. Not using DVI, then don't worry because it also comes with adapters for VGA and HDMI too.Check the official page and the press release.Taipei, Taiwan – June 16, 2009-

Kingston 128GB USB Flash Drive

2009-06-17T17:49:00.005+08:00

Want a monster 128GB "cap-less" USB Flashdrive in your pocket or hanging on your neck? It's priced like a value/midrange laptop or souped-up netbook, but what the heck. This is truly a geek stuff.Currently the said 128GB thumbdrive is build-to-order only and costs US $546.Check the whole press release from the Kingston Website.Fountain Valley, CA -- June 15, 2009 -- Kingston Technology Company,

[Free] Krispy Kreme Glazed Chocolate Cake.

2009-06-17T14:23:00.002+08:00

Just play this game: http://game.chocolatekarnival.com/You will get a coupon for a "free" Krispy Kreme Glazed Chocolate Cake.Valid in the Philippines and until June 30, 2009 only. Cheers to all.

MSI Master Overclocking Arena 2009.

2009-06-15T16:19:00.004+08:00

http://www.oc-arena.com/SEADuration: 22nd June ~ 31st July 2009 PRESS RELEASE MSI MOA 2009 Begins! Prestigious global overclocking tournament returns once again to test overclockers How far can you go? This is the question that will be put to overclockers around the world as the MSI MOA 2009 (Master Overclocking Arena) returns to test overclockers’ knowledge, skill, and perseverance in

Fedora 11

2009-06-15T11:34:00.003+08:00

You can get Fedora 11 here:http://fedoraproject.org/get-fedoraWant KDE? go here:http://fedoraproject.org/en/get-fedora-kdeFedora is a Linux-based operating system that showcases the latest in free and open source software. Fedora is always free for anyone to use, modify, and distribute. It is built by people across the globe who work together as a community: the Fedora Project.

PowerUp! Windows 7 Loadfest.

2009-06-04T13:45:00.003+08:00

Join a fun-filled afternoon with the Philippine Windows Users Group as they share their knowledge and experience of Windows 7. Experience, witness and realize the potential of Windows 7 through hands-on-labs and actually having it installed in your own machine.Saturday, June 20, 2009 9:00 AM - Saturday, June 20, 2009 5:00 PM Microsoft Philippines 16F 6750 Ayala Office Tower, 6750 Ayala Avenue,

Jolicloud

2009-06-04T13:33:00.003+08:00

Jolicloud is a new operating system for netbooks. The OS provides a beautiful interface, an application directory, and a set of social features that make it easy and fun to use. Website: http://www.jolicloud.com/ Tour: http://www.jolicloud.com/tourTo get Jolicloud, you have to request for an invitation: http://my.jolicloud.com/account/invitation?next=%2Fregister

Avast Home Edition and Vista SP2

2009-06-02T23:34:00.002+08:00

Today I installed Vista Home Basic SP1 OEM on a new Athlon64 machine. Installation was smooth. Then I patched it with SP2.I encountered a problem with Avast Home Edition, wherein after the reboot, the Avast splash screen loaded. Quite weird, when I right-clicked the Avast taskbar icon, nothing happened. I also launched Avast from the start menu, the spash screen appeared and memory scanning

MS DevLabs' Small Basic

2009-06-01T21:53:00.008+08:00

Many thanks to epgirang for the heads up. Small Basic is a simple and easy programming language with a friendly environment that provides a cool and fun way of learning programming.Small Basic is a project that's aimed at bringing "fun" back to programming. By providing a small and easy to learn programming language in a friendly and inviting development environment, Small Basic makes programming

[TPU] ASUS Designs Own Monster Dual-GTX 285 4 GB Graphics Card.

2009-06-01T15:09:00.004+08:00

All I want for now is just a measly Inno3D GeForce 9600GSO 512 DDR3 256-bit video card... the Mars is too much and is truly a monster video card! The whole article here: http://www.techpowerup.com/95445/ASUS_Designes_Own_Monster_Dual-GTX_285_4_GB_Graphics_Card.htmltechPowerUp wrote ...ASUS has just designed a new monster graphics card that breaks the mold for reference design GeForce GTX 295,

2009-05-28T13:32:00.003+08:00

Here is another really cool gamer/enthusiast chassis from Cooler Master... the HAF 922. Cooler Master wrote ...Following the success of the full tower HAF 932, Cooler Master extends the line to a mid tower with the HAF 922. It has a rugged strong appearance and outstanding protection designs that characterize a beast yet to be tamed. Without a doubt this mid tower has it all! It accommodates all

The Lenovo IdeaPad S12 "Ion" Netbook.

2009-05-27T17:39:00.006+08:00

Lenovo has launched in the US a 12.1" netbook... the IdeaPad S12, which is on the Nvidia Ion graphics chipset and costs about USD 500.00.I just hope this netbook reaches the Philippine shores soon.Oh by the way, the related articles:http://gizmodo.com/5268833/lenovo-s12-is-the-first-netbook-with-nvidia-ion-costs-under-500http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-10247921-1.html

Transforming USB Flash Memory (2 GB) - Ravage

2009-05-26T16:20:00.002+08:00

Features :- Windows98/Me/2000/XP/Vista，Mac- Interface : USB 1.1 & USB 2.0- Speed USB 2.0 : 480mpbs- Speed USB 1.1 : 12mpbs- Memory : 2 gigabyteshttp://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=TAK10927&mode=retail&picture=out

Ishihara Test for Color Blindness

2009-05-26T16:12:00.002+08:00

Many thanks to d_konqueror for sharing. Go here: http://www.toledo-bend.com/colorblind/Ishihara.asp

Mysterious virus strikes FBI.

2009-05-26T15:35:00.003+08:00

The FBI and the U.S. Marshals Service were forced to shut down parts of their computer networks after a mystery virus struck the law-enforcement agencies Thursday, according to an Associated Press report.The whole article here: http://news.zdnet.com/2100-9595_22-304150.html?tag=nl.e550

How Google produces relevant search results

2009-05-26T15:30:00.002+08:00

Wondering how Google Search works?See this article: Indexing and PageRank explained.

CNVF is back!

2009-05-26T00:09:00.003+08:00

Net25's Convergence Forums is now back online!Go to this site: http://convergence.net-25.com/ See you all. Cheers!

[TR] Google vs. Wolfram Alpha

2009-05-23T09:37:00.001+08:00

Find out which search/computational engine is the best, or if they even compare at all.

[National Instruments] Graphical System Design Summit - LabVIEW with Embedded System

2009-05-22T17:30:00.005+08:00

Register Online Now Learn more about this seminar 06-26-2009 | 01:00 PM - 06:00 PMPHILIPPINE TRADE TRAINING CENTERSen. Gil J. Puyat AvenueCorner Roxas BlvdPasay City, PH 1300 Seats are limited. Please register to ensure that you are allocated a seat as well as the necessary seminar hand-outs. In the event that there are changes to the seminar, we would also be able to inform you

The Ubuntu 9.04 CDs Have Arrived!

2009-05-22T12:25:00.004+08:00

Too bad I still have to pay P35.00 at the post office, anyways I got the disks and 4 stickers!You too can also get them, go here:https://shipit.ubuntu.com/By the way, you will need a Launchpad Account (FREE):https://login.launchpad.net/+openidMay the FOSS be with you!

MSI's Twin Frozr Thermal Design

2009-05-18T17:27:00.004+08:00

MSI introduced their exclusively developed Twin Frozr thermal design, which incorporates a dual fan, 5 heatpipes, an extra large heat sink and a copper-nickel base. ... When it comes to the component level in thermal solutions, fans, bases and heat pipes etc. represent important parts that more or less have an impact on the overall heat dissipation. MSI’s exclusive Twin Frozr thermal design pays

Zotac ION mini-ITX.

2009-05-15T13:05:00.002+08:00

I'm saying goodbye to the Intel D945GCLF and hello to the Zotac ION mini-ITX. http://www.hardwarezone.com.ph/articles/view.php?cid=6&id=2895 http://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/news/view.php?id=13536&cid=4

Windows 7 Release Candidate Download.

2009-05-06T13:23:00.002+08:00

No need to go for torrents or P2Ps. You can get the Windows 7 RC "legally", check these official links:http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windows-7/download.aspxhttp://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/evalcenter/dd353205.aspx?ITPID=mscomscNote: Windows LiveID required (free sign up).

[ZDNet]Chemical mind hacking: legit, or corporate cheating?

2009-04-24T09:29:00.004+08:00

Hmmm... I'll just stick to caffeine, taurine, ginseng, B-complex, and sugar.Double Espresso, anybody? 8)There is an absolutely fantastic article by Margaret Talbot in this week’s New Yorker about the use of “neuroenhancers” — that is, neuroenhancing drugs such as Adderall, Ritalin and Provigil that are typically prescribed for ADHD and dementia — to effectively “hack” the brain and coax more

Honda's Experimental Walking Assist Device

2009-04-22T08:43:00.005+08:00

TOKYO, Japan, April 22, 2008– Honda Motor Co., Ltd. will showcase an experimental model of a walking assist device which could support walking for the elderly and other people with weakened leg muscles...The whole article here:http://world.honda.com/news/2008/c080422Experimental-Walking-Assist-Device/

[ZDNet] Core i5 details leaked.

2009-04-21T09:30:00.000+08:00

The Core i5 (codenamed Lynnfield) is basically a Core i7 part with the third memory channel removed and the QuickPath interconnect dumped and replaced by a cheaper Direct Media Interface.More info here: http://blogs.zdnet.com/hardware/?p=4176&tag=nl.e589

[ZDNet] Nine more Firefox add-ons to try.

2009-04-20T08:58:00.001+08:00

http://content.zdnet.com/2346-9595_22-289082-3.html

Netbook Chips Create a Low-Power Cloud

2009-04-17T11:50:00.002+08:00

Using a cluster of the same processors that normally show up in netbooks and similar mobile devices, researchers have created a powerful server architecture that draws less power than a lightbulb.The architecture, dubbed a "fast array of wimpy nodes," or FAWN, offers a way to decrease by an order of magnitude the amount of power used by the computational infrastructure of Internet giants like

CNVF problem.

2009-04-17T01:19:00.004+08:00

Convergence Forums is experiencing some technical difficulties. I have re-opened my forum to serve as a temporary home for CNVF members. I will close it as soon as CNVF goes back online.Please be informed that OC Extreme! Forums (ocxt.forum.st) is not in anyway connected or sanctioned by Convergence and Net25.

Kepler's 95-MegaPixel Camera!

2009-04-06T15:47:00.006+08:00

Kepler is NASA’s first mission capable of finding Earth-size and smaller planets in the habitable zone of stars similar to our Sun.It is equiped with a photometer that is composed of just one "instrument", which is, an array of 42 CCDs (charge coupled devices). Each 50x25mm CCD has 2200x1024 pixels. This photometer is equivalent to a 95-megapixel digital camera (whew!).Kepler was launched last

Conficker on April Fools Day.

2009-03-31T09:50:00.005+08:00

Conficker is just "hours" away. So what's the fuss about Conficker? See this excerpt from the TrendMicro APAC newsletter I got three days ago: Worm_downad had infected more than 15 million computers, making it one of the widespread infections in recent times.A new variant of worm_downad (aka Conficker) is expected to be launched on April Fool’s day.Compared to the old variants, worm_downad.kk is

Earth Hour 2009

2009-03-12T22:35:00.003+08:00

http://www.earthhour.org8:30PM local time, wherever you live on planet earth. Saturday 28 March 2009.