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Windows 7 is Official

14-10-2008 04:32 PM - 9 Comments

Microsoft have revealed that the name for it's new operating system is going to be "Windows 7", the successor to Windows Vista. This name was previously a code name, with many people suspecting that this would change to something else nearer release. "The decision to use the name Windows 7 is... [Read More...]

Google Phone Near Release

23-09-2008 11:27 AM - 0 Comments

The first mobile phone to be based on the Google Android open source software is due to be unveiled today. It is expected to be available for purchase in October via T-Mobile for around $200 (or £107). These phones should be direct competitors with the Apple iPhone: "The idea behind Android is to... [Read More...]

Google Chrome Released

03-09-2008 06:21 PM - 21 Comments

Google released their new browser yesterday, called Chrome. It is still in the Beta stages, but is based on the stable WebKit rendering engine so should be fairly stable: "At Google, we spend much of our time working inside a browser. Like all of you, we search, shop, bank, read news and keep in... [Read More...]

Internet Explorer 8 Traceless Browsing

26-08-2008 06:09 PM - 0 Comments

VNUNet reports that Internet Explorer 8 is to include a traceless browsing mode, allowing users to surf the internet without leaving any trails: "Microsoft is testing a new feature in Internet Explorer 8 which will allow users to surf without recording data. The inPrivate mode will not record... [Read More...]

DirectX 11 to be Unveiled

13-07-2008 12:49 PM - 0 Comments

Microsoft are to demonstrate DirectX 11 at this years XNA Gamefest, held on 22/23 July in Seattle. This should be available towards the end of 2009, just before the next major release of Windows: "This year’s Gamefest will be built around DirectX 11, to relight the fire of the multimedia and... [Read More...]

UK Gaming Industry Skills Shortage

18-06-2008 01:01 PM - 10 Comments

The BBC reports that the UK is suffering from a shortage of skilled computer games programmers. Out of the 81 degree courses, only 4 of these are accredited by Skillset (a government body which monitors these courses): "The games developers say that they are struggling to find in the UK the kind... [Read More...]

Touch Screen Microsoft Windows

28-05-2008 12:47 PM - 2 Comments

Microsoft have demonstrated their next version of Windows, which includes a Multi-Touch interface. This method of control has appeared on many electronic devices recently, most notably on the Apple iPhone: "Scheduled for release in 2009 the new fingertip interface lets users enlarge and shrink... [Read More...]

Windows XP Service Pack 3

27-04-2008 09:11 PM - 8 Comments

Windows XP Service Pack 3 will be available for manual download from April 29th 2008 - just a couple of days away. There are no big changes or major new features, but plenty of hotfixes a little security tweaks. Tech ARP have a very comprehensive article covering most XP SP3 aspects, so this... [Read More...]

 
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