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Windows Vista Notepad Replacement Alternative

One of the weak link in Windows operating system back from even Windows 9x era is Notepad application, the default text editor. And with the release of Windows Vista, one would have believed that Notepad will be updated or upgraded to a new Notepad with more features in some way too. But the fact is that it’s not. Other than minor enhancements on CRLF (newline […]

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New Windows Vista DVD Burners from LG

LG Electronics has introduced its latest DVD burners, the GSA-H44N, GSA-H55N and GSA-H62N. These three new burners have their respective functionality and ability. GSA-H44N is LG’s first DVD burner that can support Windows Vista operating system. It comes with a dual-layer recording functions and able to support up to 8.5GB disc. GSA-H44N can record at a maximum speed of 18x.

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MagicRotation Samsung CX971P LCD Monitor

Korea electronics giant, Samsung has introduced the 19 inch LCD monitor Samsung CX971P in Korea recently, which is an update the currently available Samsung 971P. The dynamic contrast ratio of this Samsung CX971P LCD display increase from 1500:1 to 4000:1, making the display looks a lot better. In addtion, this Samsung LCD display also has fast 6ms response time. Now, you can watch your favourite […]

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Windows Vista Application Compatibility Update

Due to significant underlying software architecture and security enhancements in Windows Vista, it will not be a surprise if you’re facing with application program compatibility issues, especially for those older and legacy games or software that are not upgraded or updated by developers. Where there are compatibility issues, the game or application may not be installed correctly, may cause system instability or its primary functions […]

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Windows Server “Longhorn” Beta 3 Free Download

The next major upgrade for Windows server operating system from Microsoft, with the codename “Longhorn” has been released for free public beta as beta 3. Windows Server “Longhorn”, the server equivalent version of Windows Vista, set to replace Windows Server 2003, and will named with Windows Server 2007 or Windows Server 2008 when officially released, depending on its year of release.

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Put Disk Cleanup Shortcut to Vista Computer Right Click Menu

Other than Event Viewer, Windows users can also add Disk Cleanup to Computer’s (in Vista) or My Computer’s right click contextual menu. In this way, users no longer need to wait for Windows to prompt when disk space is running low to clean up the disk drive unused files or less frequently used documents.

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Security Camcorder Clock Activated By Motion

Would you like to know what’s going on in your room while you are away? With this security camcorder clock, you have a chance to know! The security camcoder clock will be activated when it detects any movement to record 320 x 240 pixel full motion video files in AVI encoding format, then shut off automatically when activity stops. You can replay the AVI files […]

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Add Event Viewer Item to Computer’s Right Click Menu in Windows Vista/XP

Currently, in both Windows Vista and Windows XP, you have to click on Start button, then Control Panel, then subsequently Administrative Tools before you can access Event Viewer, or in Windows Vista, you can type in “Event Viewer” in the instant search box. Both ways involves plenty of clicks or keystrokes. Here’s the trick to add a new menu item “Event Viewer” to the context […]

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How to Change the Logo of vBulletin Forum to Custom One

It seems easy but to a lot of new users they will have no clue. There are basically to change the default vBulletin logo that is in place right on top of the window after installation of the forums to a custom made logo specifically designed for the forums.

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Fantastic Button-Free Portable Motion Detection Speaker

Do you feel curious about what speaker got to do with motion? This unique, amazing and fantastic portable motion speaker’s specialty is able to detect motion from a distance, especially the movement of your hand, and once it detects motion of within a few inches from it, the speaker will automatically turns up and down of its volume and frequency. With this unique motion technology, […]

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Fujitsu’s First UMPC With Twisty Screen

Fujitsu will enter the ultra-mobile PC (UMPC) market by unveiled its first UMPC design in Beijing at the Intel Developers Forum recently. This first UMPC from Fujitsu reportedly will feature the latest Intel “Stealey” A100 or A110 processor. “Stealey” is a 65 nm, single-core with 512 KiB L2 cache CPU designed for use with Intel’s Ultra Mobile Platform 2007.

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Workaround to View Photos in Full Screen Mode with ACDSee 9 in Vista

Although ACDSee 9 has been certified for full compatibility with Windows Vista, however, there is still major bug and defect related to ability to use ACDSee Viewer to display and view photos and images in full screen mode. The symptom is that when user press F keyboard shortcut, or double click on picture or click on FullScreen button to put it in full screen view, […]

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