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Microsoft Windows Vista Build 5456 released to Beta Testers
Jun 29th
It was released earlier on this week to Connect users, and although I am not using it, it sounds good!
There were alot of general bugfixes, and after many requests for this, the “List” view option has been put back.
Several other changes have been made:
- The system clock no longer changes when you set your timezone.
- The behavior of the user accounts has changed considerably, and should make deleting items off your desktop alot easier.
Microsoft plans to release a Windows Driver Kit and Software Development Kit (SDK) aswell as versions of Vista in German and Japanese some time soon.
They are asking all testers More >
Links
Jun 27th
Just a quick note to say I’ve gone through the links on the right, and any sites not linking back to TechThisOut! got removed.
If you wish to have a link contact me using the “Contact” button at the top right. You’ll ned to say: - The URL of your site - Whatever you want the link to show as (eg. the name of your site, or just the URL) - Where I can find the link back to here
Thankyou!
Opera 9 Released
Jun 20th
After months (weeks?) of beta, Opera 9 is out of beta and the final version is available to download on the Opera website. Included in Opera 9 is bit torrent support, widgets, and much, much more. Check it out for yourself.
Opera / Download [by Opera]
Next target: microsoft.com
Jun 18th
Google Earth for Linux Released!
Jun 12th
Google Earth has been a popular sattelite imagery program this past year and is available for both Macintosh’s OS X, and Windows. Now Google has released a beta version of its software for the Linux operating system. Download your copy today!
Direct Download [by Google]
Google Earth [by Google]
Stunning review by Jake Jarvis on Vista beta 2
Jun 10th
Jake Jarvis of WireCatcher, a long time OSX fan, has installed Windows Vista Beta 2 on his Dell Inspiron 600m and has wrote a stunning review with a whole lot of screenshots. Jake Jarvis is a great friend of mine and I’d appreciate it if you would check out the review!
Vista Beta 2 Review [by Jake Jarvis]
Digg this Review [by Digg]
Flip4Mac Now Universal
Jun 7th
The universal version of Flip4Mac, the program to allow WMV files to be ran through Quicktime, is now being redistributed throughout a closed beta. Although just a little buggy, you can now play embedded clips on web pages, along with the standard Quicktime player. Unfortunatley, because it is a closed beta, it is not public and you can not get it. Fortunatley, though, there was a brave soul who uploaded it to Rapidshare and you can now download it here. Please note that tech this out! is not redistributing it but only linking to where it is being hosted. Imroved More >
Cyberduck
Jun 6th
Cyberduck is an open source FTP solution for Macintosh’s OSX, featuring a beautifully polished design that anyone will love, along with handy OSX tools integrated, such as Spotlight and Keychains.
Cyberduck is an open source FTP and SFTP (SSH Secure File Transfer) browser licenced under the GPL with an easy to use interface, integration with external editors and support for many Mac OS X system technologies such as Spotlight, Bonjour, the Keychain and AppleScript.
Cyberduck is absolutely free for anyone to use and I highly recommend it, as I use it myself on my iMac and my iBook.
P.S. – Happy 666!
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Windows Live OneCare
Jun 5th
Windows OneCare, the all in one security program for Windows XP, has been released out of beta and renamed to Windows Live OneCare, following Microsofts trend of adding Live to all of their next generation products.
Introducing Windows Live OneCare, the new all-in-one, always-on PC care service from Microsoft. It works quietly in the background on your computer, so you don’t have to worry about nasty interruptions from viruses, spyware, hackers, and other unwanted intruders. It also goes beyond security, regularly backing up all your important files and cleaning up and tuning up your PC to help keep it running at More >
Introducing the MacBook
May 17th
Today, Apple unveiled the MacBook, completing the PowerPC to Intel transition, with the exception of the PowerMac which we are still waiting for.
Sporting either a 1.83 or 2.0 GHz Intel Core Duo processor, the MacBooks are available in both black and white. They feature a built in iSight camera, and a glossy (ohh ) 13.3 inch widescreen display. The MacBooks also include built in Wi-Fi and bluetooth. They weigh 5.2 pounds.
Unfortunatley, the black MacBook is $150 more than the white one, and is only available as the high-end model. I personally love the black iPod nanos (and I regret getting More >