Category Archives: General News

Snow Leopard
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Apple have now stated that Snow Leopard (Mac OS X v10.6) will definitely be released on Friday (28th August). It will be available as an upgrade from the Leopard OS for $29 (£17.59). Originally posted 25 August 2009

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SPAM Folders
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If anyone has a Virgin.net email address then you should go to http://www.virginmedia.com/ and click the email icon and check your mail account. In particular, check your SPAM folder. We have just discovered that something odd is happening and you … Continue reading

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Windows 7 RTM
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Microsoft has now released Windows 7 to manufacturers. Steve Ballmer signed the gold release DVDs at Microsoft’s sales meeting in Atlanta yesterday. Hardware manufacturers will now sell laptops, PCs and netbooks with Windows 7 from October. Originally posted 24 July 2009

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Google Chrome OS
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Google says it will release a Chrome branded operating system next year. It will initially be designed for use on netbooks, but the company is planning to make it available for desktops and standard laptops, as well. “Google Chrome OS … Continue reading

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Mobile Phone Directory
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The UK Directory of Mobile Phone numbers goes live next week. To remove your number go here. (You need your mobile phone with you to do this, they text you a code.) When on the site, click “Home” then “Ex-directory” … Continue reading

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Windows 7 Prices announced
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A discounted version of Windows 7 upgrades will be available for pre-order starting in the UK from 15th July. The Home Premium version will cost £50 and the Professional Version £100. Pre-ordering will last until the end of the year, … Continue reading

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Microsoft Security Essentials
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An open beta of Microsoft Security Essentials, a free anti-virus package for Windows, was released this week. The software replaces Window Live OneCare, and uses the same engine as the company’s premium Forefront anti-malware software, but without the management utilities. … Continue reading

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Ask Jeeves
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Ask Jeeves is trying to re-establish itself as a major player in the search engine market. The company has unveiled a database of 300 million pairs of questions and answers, designed to give UK and US users more accurate search … Continue reading

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Free Windows 7
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Well … sort of. Microsoft will upgrade Windows Vista users for free if they meet the requirements. Originally Posted 5 June 2009

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Opera 10
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Opera 10 promises even faster web surfing, built in spell checker and HTML emails. The faster web browsing is thanks to a new rendering engine. It also claims to support web standards properly including the Acid3 test. Originally posted 5 June 2009

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