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- Microsoft still working on an Adobe Lightroom competitor, but with a social twist
- Maybe MS needs myLife instead of focusing on cloud everything.I've been a Windows user since Windows 1.0 on MS-DOS. I used Multiplan and Word with a mouse before Windows even existed. Over the years I've purchased so many copies of MS Office, OS upgrades, mice, keyboards, joysticks, development environments (MASM,...
- Discussion threads 2009-11-19
- Wireshark 1.2.4 (Mac)
- Wireshark is the world's foremost network protocol analyzer, and is the standard in many industries. It is the continuation of a project that started in 1998. Hundreds of developers around the world have contributed to it, and it is still under active development. Read/write many different aWireshark is the world's...
- Software downloads 2009-11-16
- My First Week With DROID
- The DroidI am curious-do you feel an application is coming along that will allow you to do to email what the Blackberry is already doing? Perhaps a software upgrade by Google? Having the ability to pull all your email accounts into one app is much better than what...
- Discussion threads 2009-11-15
- Samsung Mythic SGH-A897 (AT&T)
- Even though AT&T launched its live mobile TV service more than a year ago, but few support it-- the last one we saw was the Samsung Eternity, which was released in October 2008. Now it seems that AT&T may be looking to breathe fresh life to the service by releasing...
- Product reviews 2009-11-14
- Microsoft probing Windows 7 zero-day hole
- I hope Jeremy got some sleep last nightbecause he probably won't be getting much in the near future.first of many zillionsis there anything worse than being MS security programmer?poor bastards.YesYeah, being a mindless repetitive troll.yeah, being a poor Mac user. yeah, being a poor Mac user....
- Discussion threads 2009-11-12
- Video Surveillance Monitor 2.0 (Windows)
- Video Surveillance Monitor is an advanced video surveillance software. You can effortlessly monitor your home, office, parking area or any other premises 24-hours a day. Motion activated video and image recordings let you capture events precisely when they happen. Client and Server options like live video broadcasting, the streaming video...
- Software downloads 2009-11-09
- Amazon Kindle Wireless Reading Device (U.S. & International Wireless, Latest Generation)
- On October 22, 2009, Amazon discontinued the U.S.-only version of the Kindle and replaced it with the international Kindle model and set the price at $259. This new model--now called the "U.S. and International Kindle"--runs on AT&T's network and can access content on cellular networks inside and outside of the...
- Product reviews 2009-11-07
- WD TV Live HD Media Player
- The first few rounds of network media streamers we tested weren't necessarily recommendable. Sure, this was partially because most of these devices depend on Windows Media Center for connectivity and content, but we also had issues with their interfaces and performance.Fast forward a year and it's safe to say that...
- Product reviews 2009-11-07
- Samsung HZ15W
- The Samsung HZ15W is a camera that looks good on paper but doesn't live up to the specs. The main attraction is the 24mm-equivalent wide-angle lens with 10x zoom, which is certainly a plus in a camera this size, giving you a lot of shooting flexibility for less than $280....
- Product reviews 2009-11-05
- Client virtualization will help you create your next generation desktop
- Full circle to dumb terminal or network appliance right?RE: Client virtualization will help you create your next generation desktopAs always, speed is the unquantfied variable. If its good, then the apps will run great with no significant degradation. If not (as is usually the case with cost cutting companies now...
- Discussion threads 2009-11-02
- Webcam Surveillance Monitor 2.0 (Windows)
- Video Surveillance Monitor is an advanced video surveillance software. You can effortlessly monitor your home, office, parking area or any other premises 24-hours a day. Motion activated video and image recordings let you capture events precisely when they happen. Client and Server options like live video broadcasting, the streaming video...
- Software downloads 2009-11-01
- Elevation 1.0.2 (Mac)
- Elevation software is for music learning, recording, and transcribing. It combines an easy-to-use interface for music learning and a stereo recorder. Import CDs or your music collection into the Library for quick and easy access. Play files in virtually any key or tempo, reduce lead vocals, and create loops and...
- Software downloads 2009-10-30
- Security Monitor Pro 3.22 (Windows)
- Professional Video Surveillance Software With Support For Multiple IP Cameras. Security Monitor Pro is the perfect solution for complex security problems. It can monitor and record from up to 8 IP cameras and any number of USB or FireWire webcams simultaneously, create continuous video recordings, and preview multiple cameras in...
- Software downloads 2009-10-29
- Elevation 1.0 (Windows)
- Elevation is for music learning, recording, and transcribing. It combines an easy-to-use interface for music learning and a stereo recorder. Import CDs or your music collection into the Library for quick and easy access. Play files in virtually any key or tempo, reduce lead vocals, and create loops and save...
- Software downloads 2009-10-29
- Envizen Digital Duo Box Pro ED8850A
- You probably haven't heard of Envizen, but it's one of several off-brand companies that are putting out new digital portable TVs to replace all the obsolete analog units that were toted to sporting events or kept around for emergencies when the power went off. As implied by its name--the Envizen...
- Product reviews 2009-10-27
- djay 3.0.1 (Mac)
- djay is a groundbreaking music player and DJ software. Created exclusively for the Mac, djay perfectly integrates with your iTunes library and lets you start mixing your music right away. Unprecedented ease-of-use combined with powerful and innovative mixing capabilities make it the perfect tool for beginners and seasoned pros alike....
- Software downloads 2009-10-23
- Verizon Wireless Razzle
- Though we sometimes question the outcome, we do like it when cell phone manufacturers take a different approach to designing a phone so it stands out from the rest. The Verizon Wireless Razzle is certainly one such phone, straddling the line between a messaging phone and a music phone with...
- Product reviews 2009-10-22
- Samsung Moment (Sprint)
- In case you haven't noticed, the Google Android dam has broken. For almost a year HTC was the only manufacturer to offer handsets with the operating system, but in the past month, Motorola and Samsung almost fell over each other to offer Android smartphones of their own. Moto gave us...
- Product reviews 2009-10-22
- Live File Backup 2.9.10.25 (Windows)
- Live File Backup is the user-friendly real-time/live backup program for your home and business PC. The Continuous and automatic backup software is creating automatically file copies (generations/versions) when saving in the background. The backup files and its corresponding copies can automatically be saved to local or external drives, USB memory...
- Software downloads 2009-10-22
- B&N's Nook e-reader: Weirdly unrevolutionary
- An ebook reader is a pretty good idea for limited useI honestly don't see myself buying an e-reader for books, simply because the cost. $25 for a good hardback is something you want to keep. Even paperbacks are worth keeping if the story is there. You cannot keep...
- Discussion threads 2009-10-20
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