Sunday, July 15, 2007

Apple revises 10.4.10 to fix audio issues, releases separate update

Early July brought Mac users the 10.4.10 system update which has since been revised to fix an audio issue experienced by some Intel Mac users. If you have not already installed the update or the update to the update run Software Update from the Apple menu to download any updates.

Link to Apple revises 10.4.10 to fix audio issues, releases separate update

Verizon's Entire EV-DO Network Leaps to Rev. A - Engadget


On the same day Apple brought forth the revolutionary iPhone, Verizon announced the complete upgrade of their EV-DO cellular data network to EV-DO Revision A increasing speeds to near DSL broadband speeds. EV-DO allows cell phones or cellular modem cards to access the Internet from anywhere there is a cellular signal. Only phones and cellular modems that are already equipped with the Revision A technology can take advantage of the speed boost offered by Verizon on June 29th.

Link to Verizon's entire EV-DO network leaps to Rev. A - Engadget

Friday, July 13, 2007

iPhone Review Roundup




While it may be possible that someone has not heard the buzz surrounding Apple's release of the iPhone on June 29th here is a round up of iPhone reviews to help you determine if your $600 is worth the revolutionary new mobile phone.

Activating your iPhone will require an update to iTunes 7.3 or higher.
Online video tutorials have been provided by Apple to get you acclimated to the revolutionary multi-touch interfaced mobile phone.

BetaNews | Windows Live Mobile Search 2.0 Out

Microsoft has updated their Windows Live Mobile Search available to Windows Mobile phones, Java-enabled phones, and Blackberry phones (beta). Windows Live Mobile Search provides your mobile phone with local maps, driving directions, live traffic data, movie showtimes, and GPS integration. Phones not directly supported by the installable software (read iPhone) may access the same content at http://m.live.com/.

Here's a list of other Windows Live software worth noting:
  • Windows Live Writer - for writing blog posts offline with many popular blogging providers
  • Windows Live Mail - a newer, better desktop mail application to replace Outlook Express with Hotmail integration
  • Windows Live Family Safety - parental controls for your Windows computers to help protect children's access to the Internet
  • Microsoft Office Live - get your business on the web with email, website, and customer resource management hosted by Microsoft

Link to BetaNews | Windows Live Mobile Search 2.0 Out

BetaNews | Microsoft Finalizes Malware Portal


Microsoft has released a web portal for end users of their security products, such as Windows Live One Care, Windows Defender, and Forefront Client Security, to research and understand the latest security threats that could affect their computers.

Link to BetaNews | Microsoft Finalizes Malware Portal