Some application programs or folder shortcuts cannot be unpinned or removed from Start Menu in Windows 7 after user pins it to Start Menu. For example, Computer, Network, Control Panel and Recycle Bin are several major culprit. Once pinned to Start Menu, there is no option or command in right click context menu to unpin the program from Start Menu.
Microsoft Enterprise Desktop Virtualization (MED-V), which formerly known as Kidaro is a desktop virtualization based on Virtual PC 2007 to run legacy Windows applications on Windows Vista. The function of MED-V is similar to CrossOver on Mac OS X and Wine on Linux operating system, which allow incompatible different platform-based applications to run using a compatibility layer, without having to run a virtual machine which […]
iPhone or iPod Touch users can keep an eye on the Philip SBD7000 which is coming out in March soon if they want to enjoy excellent sound quality and seamless audio experience while enjoying their iPod video. Designed in an immaculate circular shape, the Philips SBD7000 Rotating Speaker Dock allows uses to roll the speakers so that the dock orientation can rotate from horizontal to […]
After 4 months in Beta, AMD has finally released its AMD Fusion for Gaming Version 1.0, a PC’s performance optimization tool for game enthusiasts who are using AMD processors. This useful PC performance booster can temporarily shut down background processes and intensify the processor performance with AMD Boost. In other words, it will hide all the unnecessary features of your operating system and turn them […]
Intel Inc, the giant chipmaker has just unveiled a new proof of concept POS (Point of Sale) system targeted for retail markets during the NRF (National Retail Federation Convention) event held in New York recently. Some may wonder why suddenly the giant chipmaker produces such a retail product, but in actual fact it is a proof of concept platform that intends to showcase few of […]
Have you ever forget to unplug your tiny thumb drive from PC system whenever you have finished the file transfer or usage? It may post a potential confidential file exposure especially when you are using public computers. Now with this software utility, you no longer need to worry about this. Named as USB Stick Watcher, it is a very useful software utility that can keep […]
Envy with Windows 7 users who get Desktop Slideshow feature which automatically rotates and changes desktop background wallpapers at periodic timing? Although Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows Server operating systems do not include a desktop wallpaper switcher or rotater by default, there are plenty of free wallpaper rotation utilities that are available, including John’s Background Switcher (JBS).
One of the fastest growing video game accessory companies in the United States, dreamGEAR has announced its first ever PlayStation 3 (PS3) wireless controller – Shadow Wireless, which features uniquely relocated analog sticks, aiming to provide PS3 gamers more comfort and precision.
iPhone Dev Team is on course to jailbreak one of the last popular Apple portable devices that haven’t been jailbroken yet – iPod Touch 2G. So far, QuickPwn and PwnageTool can be used to jailbreak classic iPhone 2G, iPhone 3G and classic iPod Touch 1G, but not the new generation iPod Touch 2G. In fact, even Yellowsn0w has been released to unlock iPhone.
There have many e-book reader applications available for iPhone in App Store but most of them require readers to use specific application libraries and stores to get new eBooks. Recently, there has stand-alone ebook application which called as Knife Music available in App Store.
When installing or uninstaller an application with Windows Installer (.MSI executable or .EXE that calls msiexec.exe), or when launching Windows Update or Microsoft Update in Windows 7 (occurring at least in Windows 7 Beta), the installer and WU may crashes, halts, stops working, returns error, and causes Windows Installer or Windows Explorer to stop working with a “Windows Explorer has stopped working” or “Windows Installer […]
Microsoft has officially released Windows 7 Beta which has the build version tag of 6.1.7000.0.081212-1400, publicly known as build 7000, and was compiled on December 12, 2008. Internally, more build versions have been compiled and some have been released for testing to selected privileged beta testers, and it has been known that even Windows 7 build 7018 is available to external testers.
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