The more things change, the more they change
On 2009/10/14
This article’s title is turnabout on the French proverb, “The more things change, the more they stay the same.” That is not the case in technology. I know many examples where technological enhancements cause the need for further improvement or refinement. Technology often changes our behavior causing a need [...]
What a difference a driver makes
On 2009/10/13
I just got an NVIDIA update for a Windows 7 64-bit computer’s video card, via Windows Update. My computer’s video card performance went from a rating of 1.0 to 6.9. And the computer’s Base score, its overall rating, went from 1.0 to 5.9.
A system’s Base score is the lowest rating for any of [...]
The User Experience, Windows 7 vs. Snow Leopard
On 2009/10/04
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The User Interface (UI) is the point at which we interact with all sorts of devices. System designers control the UI. They [...]
Microsoft Security Essentials available for download
On 2009/09/26
MSE is the best security software I have ever used. I like it far better than any free or commercial home security software.
I recommend that every Windows XP, Vista and Windows 7 home user convert to it.
I was a member of the Microsoft Security Essentials (MSE) beta program, which was a limited participant [...]
Free quick reference software guides
On 2009/09/26
CustomGuide offers free downloadable, two page PDFs for many mainstream applications including Office 2007 for Windows, Office 2008 for Macs, and recent versions of PhotoShop for both Windows and Mac.
Zune software keyboard shortcuts
On 2009/09/16
I am documenting the keyboard shortcuts for Zune software, version 6.10022.4 (AKA 6.1.22.4).
There are a few keyboard shortcuts that I have discovered. Many of the shortcuts for previous versions of the Zune software player no longer function. The Zune accessibility features web page has [...]
Microsoft Zune software is impressive
On 2009/09/15
This is my first impression of the Zune software.
Zune is Microsoft’s name for its media player, an iPod competitor, and the related services and software. The Zune HD was officially launched yesterday.
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I do not own a Zune player. I do not expect to buy one.
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Snow Leopard, snow job or honest upgrade
On 2009/09/03
Apple recently released Snow Leopard ("SL") the latest iteration for OS X, the Mac operating system. It replaces Leopard, the previous version. The price, $29 for a single license or $49 for a family five pack, is modest by Apple standards.
Should you upgrade?
First Impression Snow Leopard Mac OS X 10.6
On 2009/08/31
My first impression is that I am underwhelmed.
I see no real difference in speed. The user interface (UI) is identical to Leopard. Many applications need to be updated to work correctly with Snow Leopard.
I installed Snow Leopard on my MacBook Pro 15" machine. It took a little over [...]
Windows 7 running on an old HP notebook
On 2009/08/25
I wanted to test Windows 7 on an old HP Pavilion DV4305US that I own. It is not the original configuration as the hard drive and RAM have been upgraded. The machine’s specs are:
Intel Celeron 1.40GHz CPU 1GB RAM 250GB hard drive GPU – Mobile Intel 915GM/GMS, 910GML Express Chipset [...]
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