Archive for August 13th, 2009
Aug
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The widget manifest available in Windows Mobile 6.5 is an XML file that describes the corresponding widget in detail so that Windows Mobile can actually do something with it. This’s the first file looked at when the widget’s being installed or executed so, even though it’s simple, it’s extremely important. Windows Mobile 6.5 implemented widgets based on W3C Widgets 1.0: Packaging
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Aug
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Zune HD, Microsoft’s next generation portable digital media player, is now officially available for pre-order; set to hit store shelves on Sept. 15. The player, available in 16GB and 32GB capacities, is the first touch-screen Zune and includes powerful playback technology to give you a different way to experience media on the go. Pre-order Zune HD in 16GB
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Aug
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Microsoft announced that the certification results’ve been published, and Windows Server 2008 Hyper-V role’s now certified at the Common Criteria level EAL4 augmented by ALC_FLR.3 (also known as EAL4+)!, reported. According to Wikipedia “The Common Criteria certification’s a framework in which computer system users can specify their security requirements, vendors can then implement and/or make
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Aug
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Paint.NET v3.5 will now use “DirectWrite” on Windows 7 for rendering text. DirectWrite’s a part of Windows 7’s text rendering enhancements that enables better readability, adds support for a large variety of languages and scripts, and in conjunction with Direct2D provides superior rendering performance for Windows applications. Applications can also use DirectWrite with GDI and carry forward
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Aug
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Microsoft joined the energy conservation effort with Hohm, a web-based application that uses advanced analytics to provide consumers with personalized energy- and money-saving recommendations. Suggestions include plugging air leaks and insulating attics. Since its announcement, consumers worldwide’ve contributed comments on the Hohm Facebook page. Hardware manufacturers including Black & Decker and Energy Inc.’ve
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Aug
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GNU Generation is a growing community for young people (approx. ages 13-18) interested in contributing to free software. Once you sign up on the wiki, you can pick out one of the projects listed and start contributing immediately. Alternatively, if you would like to contribute to a project not listed,
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Aug
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XING, European online business network has launched an OpenSocial-based Partner Ecosystem. XING’s partners are now able to create applications using OpenSocial v0.8 and then easily integrate those applications into the XING professional network. The applications’re firmly integrated into the core functionality of XING, using OpenSocial's People, Activities, and Notification services. The applications’re thus
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Aug
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Watch the videos below, probably fake Apple Tablet (a.k.a. iPad or iTablet):
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Aug
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In PowerPoint 2010, when you insert media files from your hard-drive, they get embedded directly into your presentation unless you specifically choose to link them. And to make sure that it works on all computers, you can use Optimize Media Compatibility feature in the Backstage will help you ensure that your files playback on other computers as well. Now your media is
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Aug
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Mac4Ever reporting that Mac OS X Snow Leopard has reached "Golden Master" status, meaning that it has been finalized and is ready to be released to manufacturing for the public launch. The build number of the Golden Master is reportedly 10A432, compared to the last known developer seed (Build 10A421a) released over two weeks ago. Mac
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Aug
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Google Reader added a new "Send to" feature that allows you to share posts to: Blogger, Twitter, Facebook, and other services. Just head over to settings page, and enable the services you want to use. To share an item on one of your sites, simply click the "Send to" button and choose your service.
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Aug
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Windows Live Messenger by default shows all contacts in your list online or offline, as well as groups. Messenger’ll also show the tab bar, favorites, and What’s New feed. To customize contact list, you can click, contact list layout button next to the add contact button in Messenger. The Options window’ll appear with
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Aug
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Dell and Nickelodeon launched the “Dell Inspiron Mini Nickelodeon Edition,” a cool new netbook. Based on Dell’s popular Inspiron Mini 10v netbook, it features a bright 10.1-inch color LCD display and built-in wireless Internet access. Designed specifically for kids, the Dell Inspiron Mini Nickelodeon Edition is wrapped in
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Aug
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A Microsoft catalog, scheduled for publication on Aug. 30, touts the "New Lower Price!" of the Xbox 360 Elite Black with a supersized 120 GB hard drive, price dropping in at $299.99. Also revealed of phasing out of Xbox 360 Pro Model. Kotaku notes that the shift would leave "only two 360 consoles to
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Aug
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Visual Studio Team System 2005 saw the introduction of the Team Edition for Database Professionals product, which allows database developers to perform such functions as version control, unit testing, test data generation, refactoring and more against SQL Server databases. In Visual Studio Team System 2010, Microsoft made this area of the product extensible in order to
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