Today Microsoft finally launched the consumer versions of its Windows 7 operating system. While the software ushers in several new features like a much improved Task Bar, the most ground breaking is new support for Touch Screen devices. Experts say it will take time before software such as office tools and consumer titles will be […]
Entries from October 2009
Windows 7 touch gestures towards iPhone
Comment 21st October
Gmail Delivers Push Email Very Slowly
News 12th October
In September Google announced the availability of its Push email service for iPhone, iPod Touch and Windows Mobile devices. The idea behind the Push service is that notifications of new email messages are sent, or pushed, directly to the phone as soon as an email arrives at the Gmail server. This is in contrast to […]
Work from home with Windows 7
News 8th October
Windows 7 contains new tools to make it easier for people working from home. New Remote Desktop features in Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2, both released last month, enable employers to provide remote access to Windows software for people working away from the office. Using the new tools, staff connect to their office […]
VMware PowerShell tools updated
News 8th October
On October 12 The Virtualization EcoShell Initiative (Vesi) will release version 1.2 of its free Virtualization EcoShell software. Focussed on helping people running VMware virtualization, the new suite runs on Windows and includes a graphical editor for handling PowerShell scripts. The new Virtualization EcoShell editor adds a new integrated search tool to find free PowerShell […]
iPhone gets new Push email option
Comment 7th October
Launched in August, Apple’s Snow Leopard server operating system includes a new beefed up mail server that supports Push email to the iPhone. Following the update, Snow Leopard will contact users whenever it receives new mail. Without Push, each user’s mail software must poll the server every few minutes to see if new mail has […]
Dell’s wireless recharge battles MacBook Air
Comment 5th October
The Latitude Z is Dell’s brand new ultra-thin laptop. In terms of shape and size it’s aimed squarely at the MacBook Air. Although one runs Windows and the other Mac OS X, both are excellent platforms for office applications, web browsing and email. In fact, two have even more in common because both come with […]