| Upgrading from Windows 1.0 through to Windows 7 [Video] Posted: 
Is it possible, and if so how easy is it, to upgrade all the way from Windows 1.0 (circa 1985) through to Windows 7 (circa 2009)? One man decided to test the theory and record it for our viewing pleasure. Starting with Windows 1.0, installed over the top of MS-DOS 5.0, Andrew Tait, AKA Rasteri, [...]  |
| Spam King Robert Soloway leaves prison Posted: 
The Spam King is free. But will Robert Soloway return to the business which made him a fortune? Robert Soloway, dubbed the Spam King by federal prosecutors, has been released from jail after serving three years, eight months, and 27 [...] Related posts: Bail Denied – Judge has no trust for Spam King ‘Spam king’ [...]  |
| Apple announces ‘Joint Venture’ Posted: 
The super secret Apple Store associate meeting on Sunday wasn’t about the iPad 2 or enhancements to MobileMe. The company did, however, brief employees about a new small business program offering priority service, support and training to those that pay. Apple has announced Joint Venture, a new Apple Store initiative to [...] Related Posts: Apple [...]  |
| Wanna iPad 2? Gazelle the old one Posted: 
Now’s a great time to buy a used or refurbished first generation iPad. Look on Craigslist or international auction site eBay, and you’ll find lots of Apple tablets for sale. Moreover, the mothership is blowing out refurbished models with the 16GB model selling for $150 off its suggested retail price. Don’t just sell [...] Related [...]  |
| Android is open [to viruses] Posted: 
There are more apps for the PC, which is billed as being more “open,” than the Mac — can’t be argued. Similarly, whereas there isn’t a single Mac viruse — i.e. self replicating malware — there are literally hundreds of thousands on the PC side with scores more being added daily. A strange [...] Related [...]  |
| Androids infiltrated by Trojans Posted: 
Visit most street markets and you’ll likely find a few less-than-scrupulous offerings. Unfortunately it appears the Android Market is no different. Google has confirmed that it has deleted around 50 applications that have proven to be malicious. They are from developers using [...]  |
| How to back up your Gmail account Posted: 
Fortunately this week’s problems with Gmail ended with accounts being restored and few if any messages lost. But it served as a reminder that, as with any other important data, it’s a smart idea to back up your e-mail just in case — [...] Related posts: Gmail testing multiple inboxes tool How to protect yourself [...]  |
