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Vista Services Optimizer is another robust tweaking utility for Windows Vista. The program pops Vista’s hood and gives the user access to all sorts of tweaks buried deep within the heart of the Windows registry. While the program is primarily oriented towards disabling or modifying services, there are many other performance boosters on tap as […] Add comment
Sony is developing an iteration of the compact disc that uses a blue laser diode for the master copy. Sony claims that retail discs stamped from the Blu-authored master will boast higher fidelity all while retaining compatibility with existing players. The theory goes that the shorter wavelength of a blue laser diode will more accurately […] Add comment
Just a few days back we brought word that a certain Biostar motherboard was unlocking the fourth core on a Phenom X3 720. First off, the fourth core is real. It is not a BIOS bug. Here are the juicy bits that you need to know: The chip must be a Phenom II X3 720 […] Add comment
The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) is currently overseeing a proceeding regarding the future of net neutrality in Canada. ISPs and music groups have been lining up with objections and claims that such regulations would stop them from bandwidth throttling, content blocking and graduated response penalties. One ISP, Videotron, was vehemently opposed to net […] Add comment
Tagged with version number 181.71, NVIDIA has released a set of x86-32 and x86-64 drivers specifically for the 7000 build of Windows 7. The biggest change is in support for Windows Display Driver Model (WDDM) v1.1, but the drivers also contain support for CUDA, PhysX, and SLI on GeForce 8000, 9000 and 200-series GPUs. GeForce […] Add comment
Google’s popular Gmail service can now batch-add attachments and presents the upload progress with a meter. This should remove much of the irritation and ambiguity in the upload process. Check the blog post and peep the screenshots for a sample of the changes: Add comment
Remember the Australian internet content filter that the government feverishly defended after ISPs laughed at it? The plan is dead. Senator Nick Xenophon (hell of a surname) has decided to join the Greens and Opposition in blocking any legislation necessary to jumpstart the scheme. Xenophon echoed the public and technology experts in questioning the many […] Add comment
Microsoft is preparing to unveil an impressive 36 new features for the release candidate of Windows 7. Windows Media Player, sound, the UI, performance, and the desktop are all receiving a little love. Read on for itemized highlights of the recent blog entry: Windows Media Player now supports Apple’s QuickTime .MOV format. Power users the […] Add comment
While prior years have been awash in copyright squabbles, none have been so interesting or important as the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI) versus The Pirate Bay. The IFPI represents the international interests of the entire recording industry. Based in London, the IFPI is at the forefront of international prosecution of copyright infringement. […] Add comment
NASA is fixin’ to put Node 3 of the International Space Station in the sky, but the shiny doodad does not yet have a name. The agency is calling on the power of the people to remedy the quandary with yonder poll. From the stock suggestions, “Serenity” is in a right commanding lead with 86% […] Add comment
Sony, Phillips and Panasonic announced today a plan to create a “one-stop shop” for Blu-ray licensing needs. Companies wishing to create products using the format will no longer have to license individual components from the controlling companies, instead paying a flat fee per device which should bring an estimated 40 percent savings to the companies. […] Add comment
If you’ve gotta stay under the $100 mark, the Power Color Radeon HD 4830 is a great buy. Add comment
Tech Report reviews the new ASUS EeePC 1000HE netbook. Add comment
Super Talent’s DDR3-1600 6GB kit isn’t a bad deal. Add comment
The ASRock X58 SuperComputer motherboard isn’t a misnomer. Add comment
Phoronix tests how the Intel X25-E solid state drive performs under Ubuntu. Add comment
OCZ’s DDR3-1600 6GB kit is fast, but doesn’t offer much additional headroom for overclocking. Add comment
Cooler Master has a hit with the Hyper N520 Core i7 heatsink. Add comment
Techware Labs benchmarks some Crucial DDR2-1066. Nothing fancy. It’s the RAM your mom needs. Add comment
Based on the principles of flexibility, innovation, and efficiency, Chieftec has been producing computer cases and power supplies since 1990. Its products aren’t typically flashy or heavily advertised, but they have always featured sturdy construction, subdued looks, and good value for the money. Today, we’re looking at Chieftec’s unique CH-02 case. The Chieftec CH-02 is […] Add comment
Phoronix Test Suite, the benchmark utility for Linux and OS X, now finally has a decent interface. Add comment
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