Mi software cotidiano [Meme]
2009-06-28 18:59:00 Se me acaba de ocurrir realizar este minipost porque estoy completamente atascado para terminar la reseña de Los Cánticos de Bronce que tengo a la mitad tras un mes intentando terminarla. Y se me ha ocurrido que si os mola podéis cogerlo a modo de meme y tal. ¿En qué consiste? Bueno, pues como usuario activo ...
Como personalizar Windows Vista
2009-06-25 22:45:00 Sí, hace un par de días estaba tan cabreado que quité el fantástico producto del nuevo pc. En el viejo sin embargo hay tantas cosas instaladas que prefiero dejarlo como está. Sin mencionar que al final instalé el linux UBUNTU y me va lento, al menos mucho más de lo que yo esperaba. En el viejo ...
Panda Cloud Antivirus [Analisis]
2009-05-12 01:23:00 La nube. Ese ente misterioso que nos ronda actualmente. Hoy en día se puede hacer de todo desde la nube, ahorrando así mucha memoria y trabajo al ordenador desde el que laboramos o pasamos nuestros momentos de ocio. Y, como pasamos nuestra mayor parte del tiempo en la nube (yo diría que también en las ...
Rede de espionagem informática global
2009-03-30 09:35:00 Uma rede de espionagem electrónica conseguiu infiltrar-se em 1295 computadores de governos, incluindo o de Portugal, embaixadas, organizações de defesa dos direitos humanos e meios de comunicação, entre outras instituições, em 103 países, segundo um relatório da Universidade de Toronto ontem publicado. Segundo o relatório hoje divulgado na Internet pelo Munk Center for International Studies da ...
MSN 9 Live Beta 2009 compilación 14.0.5027.908
2008-12-09 22:09:00 Así es ha salido la versión 14.0.5027.908, yo diría que casi la definitiva, es muy estable y trae mas mejoras y funciones que descubriréis, adjunto el msn plus compatible. Windows Live Messenger 9 Beta 2009 compilación 14.0.5027.908 Versión compatible del MSN Plus! Posted in Informática e Internet, Software, Windows Tagged-: 9, messenger, MSN, MSN 9 Beta, ...
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Watchmen: el videojuego
2008-11-23 20:42:00 Creo que nunca me he hecho eco de la salida de ningún videojuego pero es que el que está preparando Warner Bros. Interactive de Watchmen es de órdago, en primer lugar porque se han sacado de la manga una especie de precuela para que, en un alarde de originalidad, Búho Nocturno y Rorchach terminen a ...
Cómo obtener tu cable de transferencia gratuito para la Xbox 360 en Xbox.co
2008-11-17 17:08:00 Para obtener tu clave de transferencia gratuito solo debes imprimir, rellenar y enviar por correo este formulario a la dirección indicada en el mismo. Oferta del kit de migración de datos para Xbox 360 Elite Términos y condiciones ? ESTA OFERTA ES VÁLIDA SÓLO PARA PROPIETARIOS DE CONSOLAS XBOX 360 EN PAÍSES DONDE SE VENDE LA XBOX 360 ...
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Nuevo DashBoard para Xbox 360 en descarga directa
2008-11-03 15:58:00 UPDATE: Ya ha salido oficialmente la actualización completa, la tenéis aquí: Descarga directa Web oficial de Microsoft ===============================-========================= Se ha filtrado el nuevo dashboard que va a salir el 19 de noviembre (es decir de este mes), la actualización pesa 7MB y funciona en consolas flasheadas, no tiene los nuevos avatares (los machanguitos) estarán disponibles el día 19, pero ...
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¿Como saber la región de un juego de XBOX 360?
2008-09-30 11:25:00 Fácil para ello existe un programa llamado HbxRegionTool que nos dirá que regiones estan soportadas PAL NTSC-U NTSC-J Muy sencillo de usar, las instrucciones vienen dentro de forma de imagen, no más ladrillos de otras regiones! Descargar Posted in Consolas y Videojuegos, Informática e Internet, Software, Windows Tagged-: Region Free, Xbox, XboX 360, Xbox360
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Evitar que la HTC se nos conecte a internet por medio de GPRS
2008-09-30 01:30:00 Para ello existe un programa llamado nodata con el cual podremos activar o desactivar estas funciones para así evitar que se conecte a internet por medio de GPRS incrementando nuestra factura desorbitadamente: INTERNET- Disabled MMS - Disabled MMS - Disabled WAP - Disabled Página oficial (Requiere registro) Mirror (Descarga directa) Posted in Informática e Internet, PDA, Software Tagge-d: Active Sync, Descarga Directa, direct ...
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Códigos ascii para el nick del MSN
2008-09-16 16:09:00 ALT+1 = ? ALT+2 = ? ALT+3 = ? ALT+4 = ? ALT+5 = ? ALT+6 = ? ALT+7 = ? ALT+8 = ? ALT+9 = ? ALT+10 = ? ALT+11 = ? ALT+12 = ? ALT+13 = ? ALT+14 = ? ALT+15 = ? ALT+16 = ? ALT+17 = ? ALT+18 = ? ALT+19 = ? ALT+20 = ¶ ALT+21 = § ALT+22 = ? ALT+23 = ? ALT+24 = ? ALT+25 = ? ALT+26 = ? ALT+27 = ? ALT+28 ...
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Descargando Google Chrome
2008-09-03 00:54:00 A lo largo del día, todas las web tecnológicas que suelo visitar se han ido haciendo eco de la llegada de Google Chrome, un nuevo navegador que, como su propio nombre indica, viene de la mano de Google. Ninguna de ellas lo había podido probar porque su web oficial aún no estaba disponible pero resulta que ...
Descargando Google Chrome
2008-09-03 00:54:00 A lo largo del día, todas las web tecnológicas que suelo visitar se han ido haciendo eco de la llegada de Google Chrome, un nuevo navegador que, como su propio nombre indica, viene de la mano de Google. Ninguna de ellas lo había podido probar porque su web oficial aún no estaba disponible pero resulta que ...
Guia completa Ninja Gaiden II
2008-08-18 14:57:00 Guía del Ninja Gaiden 2 1 Capítulo 1: Sky City Tokyo 2 Capítulo 2 : El Castillo del Dragón 3 Capítulo 3: El estallido de la Catástrofe 4 Capítulo 4: Una deidad cautiva 5 Capítulo 5: La capital Aqua 6 Capítulo 6: El castillo del Licántropo 7 Capitulo 7- La Fortaleza Aérea Daedalus Ninja Gaiden 2 Skull Localitation Localización de todas las ...
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Guía completa del Gears Of War
2008-08-12 22:21:00 Donde conseguir todas las medallas o identificaciones COG Descargar la guía completa de trucos - Gears Of war Post relacionados: Trucos Gears of war para PC
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Tengo una Xbox 360, primeros pasos
2008-08-12 22:12:00 Comunidades EOL Xbox.com TodoXbox360 Dekazeta Meristation GameProTv GamerSyde Tutoriales Quitar la pegatina de la garantía Cursillo rapido de Flasheo [Samsung - Hitachi - Benq] .:FLASH BENQ+FALCON:. x USB/MS-DOS [Tutorial] Instalacion del ixtreme para lectores Benq Conseguir las ultimas versiones del iXtreme Guía de como desmontar una Xbox360 Como grabar copias de seguridad #1 Como grabar copias de seguridad #2 ¿Donde conseguir copias de seguridad? Gamestorrents Demonoid Mininova Emule Xbox-Sky
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Como poner tu GamerCard en WordPress.com
2008-07-22 15:42:00 Para poner tu gamer-card de Xbox 360 en wordpress.com debes seguir una serie de pasos: 1) Ve a mygamercard.net y pon el nombre de tu cuenta, elige el estilo que quieras y dale a: Generate GamerCard Code 2) Una vez generado selecciona la segunda pestaña: Forums Image 3) Ya puedes usar tanto la imagen como el código de abajo para ...
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Bethesda Announces Fallout 3: Survival Edition
2008-06-10 17:48:00 1up.com is reporting that Bethesda, makers of the award winning Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion, are releasing yet another special edition for their upcoming Fallout 3 game, but listen up fanboys and girls, you can only get it through Amazon.com!If the metallic-lunchbox-encased Fallout 3 Collector's Edition just not hardcore enough for you? Then perhaps you should shift your attention toward the Fallout 3 Survival Edition instead. Announced by Bethesda Softworks today, the Survival Edition (available for all three versions of the game) will come with everything the special edition has, plus a life-size replica of the Pip-Boy 3000 wrist device worn by the main character in the game. And it'll only run you $119.99. Unfortunately, you can't actually wear the replica in real life; it'll function as a digital clock, perfect to clutter your desk with. If you want one, though, you'll have to go through Amazon to get it, as the Survival Edition is exclusive to the online retailer. And you ...
By: Blog Zone
Apple Previews Next Mac OS 10, Snow Leopard
2008-06-09 22:11:00 At WWDC 2008, Steve Jobs also previewed "Snow Leopard," the next version of Mac OS X 10.6. These new, full OS updates cost about $129 or so, and come out every 15-18 months, though if I'm not mistaken, Leopard (10.5) came out 2.5 years after Tiger (10.4), which was fine by me. At one point, these updates were every 12 months!Source: MacRumors.com
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Avid ships new line of Editing systems
2008-06-09 18:56:00 For all you Avid users out there, it's time to bite the bullet, and put those orders in for the new systems, as Avid today has release their newest software and hardware to the masses. With Media Composer Nitris leading the way for hardware, Avid has also released an update for their Media Composer software bringing it up to version 3.0 which now includes support for Windows Vista and Apple's Leopard operating systems. For more info, click here!
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Microsoft Preps 3 Critical Fixes for Patch Tuesday Release
2008-06-06 22:36:00 A story over at Tech News World is warning Windows users to update their computers with the new June patch coming on Tuesday, or you could find your system getting "hijacked".Microsoft plans to issue seven security updates -- three of which are rated "critical" -- in its monthly Patch Tuesday release next week. Several of the patches deal with preventing remote code execution (RCE). Attackers could potentially take advantage of vulnerabilities by remotely running malicious code and gaining access to an unsuspecting user's computer. The listed fixes are designed to correct a variety of problems with Internet Explorer that affect Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows Server 2003. //--> One critical fix focuses on the way Bluetooth, a wireless protocol utilizing short-range communications technology, works with various Windows components and the Windows XP, Server 2003 and Vista operating systems. Another critical fix pertains to every version of Internet ...
By: Blog Zone
Top 12 Photo-Related Gifts For Dads and Grads
2008-06-05 22:26:00 Check out this top 12 list of photo-related gadgets for Dads and Grads, at PopPhoto.com. Hey, these look very cool! Too bad I'm not a Dad or a Grad...Oh, by the way, my vote for a quality DSLR for a good price is the Nikon D40 or the D40x.
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Google Introduces A Free Website Creator
2008-06-05 21:02:00 Google introduced a free website creator, Google Sites, found at sites.google.com. This looks like an easy-to-use, extremely basic way of designing a simple site for a group, friends/family, etc. It will even find photos on your drive or camera, so you don't have to upload them manually. Nice! This is yet another online software application from Google Apps.You'll need a free Google account (your Gmail account works, too), and also, check out this video tutorial.Hat tip: Ken Rockwell
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Seu HD está esquentando muito?
2008-06-02 19:13:00 Como meu PC deu problema outro dia, resolvi ver se era porque estava esquentando demais; nas idas e vindas dos resultados do Google encontrei esse ótimo exemplo para resolver problemas de super-aquecimento do HD: Ver outras Pérolas da Informática . obs: Galera, hoje acordei com febre, fui pra faculdade todo molenga e agora to postando do trabalho; ...
Forget $4 A Gallon Gas - Make Your Own Fuel!
2008-06-02 16:02:00 OK, we all hate the high cost of gas, but what can you do about it? Nothing you say? Well no longer true. You can now brew your own fuel!
By: Blog Zone
More Dot Mac/Dot Me Rumors
2008-06-02 04:28:00 If these rumors are true, Apple bought www.me.com (goes to a new site, btw) and this will be the new name for the completely revamped .Mac service and website. Read about it at MacRumors.com.
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Tony Stark Uses Dell Servers?!
2008-06-02 02:55:00 Why does Tony Stark (the cool exec with a heart of steel) have Dell servers? Of course, he also uses Macs, thankfully! Gizmodo has the tale!!
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Challenge of Nintendo's Wii Fit is finding it
2008-06-01 20:06:00 The LA Times is reporting that the weak American dollar is making it hard to track down copies of Nintendo's newest craze.The new game, which retails for $90, offers more than 40 activities that challenge players in areas such as yoga, aerobics, strength training and balance. It comes with a motion sensor platform that resembles a large bathroom scale, which users stand on, and requires a Wii console to play. At GameStop, a chain that specializes in video games, the first shipment sold out days before it arrived as shoppers plunked down cash to pre-order the game. On Friday, Circuit City's website had the game in stock at 8:50 a.m., but was sold out 10 minutes later, according to NowInStock.net, a website that tracks online stores for hard-to-find items. On EBay, Wii Fit has been auctioned for as much as $150, a 66% markup. Some who managed to find Wii Fit had to go to considerable lengths.For the full story, click here!
By: Blog Zone
Apple's Dot Mac To Be Completely Updated?
2008-05-31 23:37:00 Steve Jobs admitted that .Mac needed updating a little while back, and the email/web/storage service saw such an update. But now there are rumors that .Mac could be getting a complete overhaul and update. Read about it at MacRumors.com.
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Apple planning biggest back-to-school promo yet
2008-05-30 13:40:00 The Apple Insider is reporting that Apple, as early as Monday, is expected to announce its 2008 back-to-school promotion, which will encourage students to purchase a new Mac through some of the biggest incentives in the company's history. High Five!Company senior vice president Ron Johnson stoked anticipation of the promo a few weeks ago while addressing some of his retail staff, people familiar with the matter say. Specifically, Johnson is said to have promised that this year's promo would be the biggest "ever" for Apple. While it's unclear exactly what that means, speculation among those familiar with past promotions believe there's a possibility the Cupertino-based company will tie some of its touch-screen handhelds into the mix -- like the 8GB iPod touch. Last year's promo offered teachers and students up to a $199 rebate when they purchased a qualifying Mac and either a video iPod or iPod nano at the same time of purchase. The deal translated into a free 4GB iPod...
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Is Blu-ray Worth It?
2008-05-30 13:35:00 There's a great story over at Tech News World that talks about Blu-Ray, and how the standalone players will fare in the coming years.When HD-DVD maker Toshiba conceded the high-definition DVD format war in February, Blu-ray's backers may have hoped that sales of the Sony-championed format would see a big boost. However, while Blu-ray may have triumphed over HD-DVD, sales for the device have not exactly skyrocketed. An April 30 report from The NPD Group, a U.S. sales tracking firm, found that standalone Blu-ray players sales dropped 40 percent from January to February and grew a minuscule 2 percent from February to March. Where Blu-ray sales remain fairly stagnant, the number of videos viewed online, on the other hand, topped more than 10 billion in the U.S. in February alone, according to comScore, an Internet tracking firm. That was roughly 6 billion more videos than Internet users watched during February 2007. As video content owners continue to seek and develop distribution out...
By: Blog Zone
Sonic the Hedgehog Speeds Past 8 Million Mobile Downloads
2008-05-29 13:23:00 According to Game Daily, Sonic the Hedgehog mobile has had over eight million downloads to date. Sega Mobile today announced that the classic Sonic the Hedgehog has reached a mobile milestone, surpassing eight million downloads on mobile phones since it launched in North America and Europe in early 2006. Sega said that the game has seen the most success on Verizon Wireless' V CAST service where it's been a consistent top seller. "Sonic the Hedgehog is a title that resonates with a universal audience of gamers who have grown up with the franchise, as well as with a growing audience of casual players," said Linda Chaplin, vice president of Sega Mobile. "Sonic has appeared in more than 40 games on 19 video game platforms. The mobile platform has been a great extension for the franchise, allowing fans and casual players alike to pick up a truly classic game and experience it all over again on their mobile phones." "Sonic the Hedgehog is extremely appealing to our V CAST audi...
By: Blog Zone
MacLife Tutorial: Compress Video For The Web
2008-05-28 14:53:00 MacLife explains how to compress video for the web. Read it here.
By: Blog Zone
Which companies are the top 100 InfoTech giants???
2008-05-25 18:42:00 Business Week has broken down the top 100 Tech companies in the world, and you might be surprised at the top five!Amazon.comAppleResearch in Motion (Blackberry)NintendoWestern DigitalFor the full list, click here!
By: Blog Zone
Ipod Classic <3 Blu&Me
2008-05-24 11:13:00 Ipod Classic 160 GB Ya llevo casi 3 semanas con este iPod y diré que funciona a la perfección con el sistema Blu&Me, se entienden perfectamente (Microsoft y Apple unidos!), simplemente conectándolo a la entrada usb de la guantera, la única pega es que todavía no he conseguido averiguar como hacer para que reconozca las listas ...
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Want cheap gas? Why not find it the high tech way???
2008-05-22 16:30:00 With gas prices making everyone's pockets a little lighter these days, GasBuddy.com is here to help. GasBuddy.com is a North American wide gas price comparison that gives you up to the day gas prices for anywhere you might be, or might be going. Here's an example. Let's say I was going to Walt Disney World today, and needed gas once I was there. I can navigate my way to Florida (by clicking on FL on the map), then I can select "Orange County", then I can select "Lake Beuna Vista", and I can see that there are four gas stations (Hess, Shell, 7-Eleven and Chevron) with prices ranging from $3.73 to $4.19 per gallon. This site is awesome, and can really help you find a deal. To find your cheap gas, click here!
By: Blog Zone
Widgiland, el directorio universal de widgets
2008-05-16 20:20:00 Todos los que estamos metidos en este mundo de Internet sabemos lo que es un widget, pero para todos aquellos que no lo tienen claro, lo explico. Un widget es una pequeña aplicación o programa que se integra en una página web, o en el escritorio de nuestro sistema operativo, y que, al ejecutarse, da ...
By: Disquisiciones
Nintendo Ordered to Pay $21 Million Over Controller Patent
2008-05-15 22:17:00 According to Game Daily, Anascape, a company based in Tyler, Texas was awarded $21 million from a jury over its game controller patents. Nintendo of America was ordered to pay $21 million to Anascape Ltd. for violating its patents. A jury found that Nintendo infringed on the East Texas company's patents while designing the Wii Classic, WaveBird and GameCube controllers. The lawsuit from Anascape was originally filed back in 2006. Nintendo spokesman Charlie Scibetta said the company would appeal the decision to "significantly" reduce the award. He added that Nintendo was pleased that no infringement was found with the motion-sensing technology used in the Wii Remote and Nunchuk controllers. Anascape also sued Microsoft for similar game controller patent infringements. The two companies reached a settlement prior to the start of legal proceedings. Microsoft added that the terms of the settlement reached were confidential.
By: Blog Zone
Intel's Device--Big iPhone or Mac Tablet?
2008-05-15 14:28:00 So Intel has this new device, which could be a bigger-than-normal iPhone, or perhaps the long-rumored (wished for) Mac Tablet. Read about it at MacRumors.com.
By: Blog Zone
Preguntas y respuestas
2008-05-15 13:10:00 Pregunta: ¿Qué es la Ingeniería informática?Respuesta: La Ingeniería informática es la profesión que consiste en la aplicación de los fundamentos de la ciencia de la computación, la electrónica y la ingeniería de software, para el desarrollo de soluciones integrales de cómputo y comunicaciones, capaces de procesar información de manera automática.Por lo que se refiere al soporte físico, la ingeniería informática se fundamenta en la tecnología electrónica, lo que le permite a los ordenadores interactuar con sistemas físicos, así como desarrollar interfaces de comunicación y control entre el ordenador y diversos dispositivos mecánicos y eléctricos, tales como sistemas de adquisición de datos, instrumentación virtual, control de robots, sistemas de iluminación, etc... En el aspecto de integración, la ingeniería informática comprende multitud de técnicas y conocimientos específicos para el diseño, construcción y mantenimiento de software, sujetos a restricciones de calidad, tiempo y cos...
Update Scanner - Auto scan and inform users about website updates
2008-05-15 01:06:00 Update Scanner is a Firefox plugin which will automatically scan and inform users about changes and update of a website. Users can add any websites to the monitor lists. There are some websites which don’t provide RSS subscription, or you want to get update about the comment on article, but the author didn’t install “Subscribe ...
By: TechSnack.net
Xbox 360 hits 10 million sold in U.S.
2008-05-14 23:25:00 CNET is reporting that Microsoft has sold 10 million XBOX 360 units in the U.S.Microsoft said on Wednesday that its Xbox 360 has become the first next-generation video game console to hit 10 million units sold in the United States. Further, said Aaron Greenberg, director of product management for Xbox 360 and Xbox Live, that milestone has historically been reached by the eventual best-seller of each previous console generation, a fact that Microsoft will certainly be using to bolster suggestions that the Xbox 360 will eventually prevail sales-wise over Nintendo's Wii and Sony's PlayStation 3. Of course, Sony has been the winner of the two previous generations, with the original PlayStation and PlayStation 2 far outselling the competition. In the U.S., according to NPD Group analyst Anita Frazier--as of the end of March, Microsoft's rivals, Nintendo, and Sony had sold 8.8 million Wiis and 4.1 million PlayStation 3's in the United States, respectively.For the full story, click here!
By: Blog Zone
Mac Office sales soar on Apple's gains
2008-05-13 13:43:00 According to CNET, Microsoft should be happy that the Mac version of Office is flying off the shelves!While Apple's market share gains are cause for consternation for many in Redmond, one unit is clearly benefiting. Microsoft's Mac unit is set to disclose on Tuesday that copies of the new Office for Mac 2008 are flying off the shelves at three times the rate of its predecessor. The company wouldn't disclose sales numbers, but said the sales are the highest in the 19-year history of the unit. That continues a trend that has been going on for some time. Senior marketing manager Amanda Lefebvre declined to give all of the credit to Apple, but said of the increased number of Macs, "Of course that's one of the components that is helping us." The company also said it was ready with the first "service pack" update for Mac Office 2008, adding things like reliability and performance tweaks, as well as some changes aimed at boosting security. The update will be available Tuesday for dow...
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XP update throws some for a loop
2008-05-12 20:16:00 CNET is reporting that some AMD users are reporting that they are stuck in a never ending reboot cycle because of the new WinXP SP 3 update!Owners of some AMD-based computers are finding that the move to Windows XP Service Pack 3 has sent their systems into an endless reboot cycle. "While the root cause of this issue is complex, it results from OEMs improperly placing a Windows XP image created for an for Intel-based computer onto machines with non-Intel chipsets," Microsoft said in a statement. "Microsoft issued guidance to OEMs advising them to only load Windows XP images onto like hardware in 2004." The issue was noted late last week on Microsoft forums and by others, including ZDNet's mary Jo Foley. Those with a problem are encouraged to contact Microsoft's customer support. The reboot cycle glitch is the latest hiccup for Microsoft with the service pack update. The company had to delay the release of the XP update after discovering at the 11th hour an incompatibility with ...
By: Blog Zone
A Microsoft no le gusta YouTube
2008-05-10 23:13:00 Recordando sus peores épocas de abusos como tiránica megacorporación, en Dirson informan que Microsoft ha decidido evitar que sus usuarios de MSN Messenger puedan enviarse direcciones de YouTube (propiedad, por cierto, de Google). Así, sin más, como una especie de estúpido boicot que únicamente va a conseguir ensuciar más su ya deteriorada imagen pública. ¿Habrá ...
A Microsoft no le gusta YouTube
2008-05-10 23:13:00 Recordando sus peores épocas de abusos como tiránica megacorporación, en Dirson informan que Microsoft ha decidido evitar que sus usuarios de MSN Messenger puedan enviarse direcciones de YouTube (propiedad, por cierto, de Google). Así, sin más, como una especie de estúpido boicot que únicamente va a conseguir ensuciar más su ya deteriorada imagen pública. ¿Habrá ...
Online retailer EBay's new PayPal rule in Australia draws fire
2008-05-10 16:15:00 Sympatico Tech News is reporting that eBay is looking into whether or not to require users to use their PayPal service to pay for winning bids.After repeated queries, the online auction company said late Friday it will not institute such a rule in the United States. But it remains unclear whether EBay will still try it in other countries. EBay often tests big changes in smaller markets before expanding them worldwide, and says it is open to that in this case."We are going to take learnings from it and apply them accordingly," said EBay spokesman Usher Lieberman.EBay says it wants to reduce disputes and restore trust in its marketplace with the PayPal-only plan. Because EBay and PayPal can share information on each transaction, EBay says use of PayPal allows it to stop fraud more efficiently than outside payment services. Pressing that safety argument in a heated discussion with Australian users, an EBay executive compared the new rule to banning the sale of heroin on street corners....
By: Blog Zone
Canadian owners of older iPods eligible for $45 refund
2008-05-10 15:59:00 Sympatico Tech News is reporting that Canadian 1st and 2nd generation iPod owners might be eligible for a $45 refund from Apple Canada.The company has offered the credit to people who bought a first-, second- or third-generation iPod before June 24, 2004, as a settlement to the two lawsuits, filed in Montreal and Toronto. The settlement said Apple had misrepresented the battery life of the devices. The plaintiffs, Ines Lenzi of Montreal and Bradley Waddell of Toronto, said the iPod's rechargeable batteries only supplied three hours of power rather than the eight hours advertised.The Quebec Superior Court in 2006 rejected Lenzi's request to certify the lawsuit as a class-action, but the Ontario Superior Court later accepted a similar request from Waddell. The settlement must be finalized in court in Montreal on May 26 and in Toronto on June 20. Apple has also offered to pay almost $100,000 legal fees and denies any wrongdoing.Up to 80,000 Canadians could be eligible for the refund,...
By: Blog Zone
Trojan-Infected MP3s Have PC Users Singing the Blues
2008-05-09 14:02:00 There's a great story to make everyone aware over at Tech News World about fake MP3 files installing trojans on your PC's, so be aware!!!A new type of Trojan horse malware application is hiding inside fake MP3 media files, infecting approximately 500,000 consumer PCs, McAfee Avert Labs reported. The nefarious files have been delivered primarily on peer-to-peer networks during the last several days. The trojan, known as "Downloader-UA.h," was added to McAfee's DAT files about a week ago. Since then, McAfee VirusScan Online users have reported the half-million detections. The trojan hides in fake music and video files and is associated with fastmp3player.com. "When a user attempts to load one of these MP3 and MPG files, they don't get the music/video they were hoping for; instead, they're directed to download a file named 'PLAY_MP3.exe,'" reports Craig Schmugar, a researcher for McAfee Avert Labs, on the Avert Labs blog. "In fact, the MP3/MPG file they downloaded was completely...
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