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Update Fixes IPhone Sync Problem With Windows 7 for Some

Sat, 7 Nov 2009 14:00:00 +0000

Gigabyte Technology issued a BIOS update on Friday that fixes a problem for some Windows 7 users who have been unable to sync their iPhones. Earlier this week, Intel, Microsoft and Apple said they were investigating the issue, which people are complaining about on an Apple forum. The problem ...

Gizmodo found this 3 hours ago on pcworld.com

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Droid vs. Pre vs. iPhone: A Cost of Ownership Reality Check

Thu, 5 Nov 2009 10:34:01 +0000

Cost Reality Check: Droid vs. Pre vs. iPhone Verizon Wireless is launching its Android-based Droid handset on Friday, and already confusion is swirling about how much the new handset will cost you. PC World's sister site, InfoWorld , reported on Tuesday that it will cost an extra $15 to use ...

Phones Review found this 2 days ago on pcworld.com

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Intel comments on iPhone sync glitch

Thu, 5 Nov 2009 14:28:35 +0000

Intel on Monday said it is investigating a glitch that prevents an Apple iPhone from synching with certain PCs that use a new Intel chipset. "Our leading theory is a BIOS or system configuration issue, but we are still investigating," Intel said Monday. The BIOS, or basic input/output system, is ...

iLounge | All Things iPod, iPhone, iTunes and ... found this 2 days ago on news.cnet.com

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Captain FTP 6.2

Fri, 6 Nov 2009 00:05:29 +0000

Xnet Communications has updated Captain FTP , its full-featured file transfer client. Along with Snow Leopard support, the latest version adds a few under-the-hood improvements: support for Growl, a new XML parser library, and a new SQLite library. Also, several bugs have been fixed, including ...

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Apple Leads October Sentiment for Tech - Google and Amazon Gain Ground

Wed, 4 Nov 2009 13:26:57 +0000

Crowd Technologies today announced the October 2009 sentiment results for Apple, Google, Intel, Cisco, Amazon, and Microsoft. Apple continues to lead the pack with a stellar 3.11 sentiment rating while Microsoft bring ups the rear at 2.27. Google, Amazon, and Apple were the big winners for October.

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Is Apple targeting Windows 7 pirates?

Thu, 5 Nov 2009 04:40:41 +0000

Has Apple decided that among its top potential customers for switching to a Mac are Windows 7 pirates? Based on ads that Apple is buying on Google that might be the case --- search for "download Windows 7" and you'll see an Apple ad urging PC users to switch to the Mac. But search for "buy ...

Apple Forums & iPhone Forums, Mods, Hacks, News, ... found this 2 days ago on blogs.computerworld.com

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RemObjects Software introduces Data Abstract for Mac OS X

Tue, 3 Nov 2009 11:13:49 +0000

RemObjects Software, LLC today introduces Data Abstract for OS X, their new framework for Mac and iPhone developers. Data Abstract allows developers to concentrate on data presentation and business logic without having to worry about the intricate details of dealing with the underlying database.

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Personal Droid Data Will Cost $30, Even With Exchange

Wed, 4 Nov 2009 02:00:24 +0000

Okay. There's a lot of confusion going on around the Internet about the Motorola Droid's service plans. Some people are saying that if you want to connect to a Microsoft Exchange account, data will cost $45 a month instead of $30. This is wrong. I checked with Verizon Wireless HQ and got ...

jkOnTheRun found this 3 days ago on gearlog.com

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iPhone Can't Sync with Win 7 PCs Using P55 Express?

Mon, 2 Nov 2009 19:05:34 +0000

Reports that users are unable to sync their iPhones on Windows 7 computers that use motherboards with Intel's P55 Express southbridge emerged six weeks ago . Now, a story in The Register indicates that Intel and Microsoft are looking into the problem, but Apple remains silent. Users ...

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How to convert WMA to MP3 on Mac (OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard included)

Mon, 2 Nov 2009 15:23:02 +0000

What is WMA WMA is developed by Microsoft. WMA is mostly used for Web music. WMA can be played on Microsoft’s Zune portable music player and the Disney Mix Stick MP3 Player. What is MP3 MP3 is a compressed Audio format. It is developed by the Moving Picture Experts Group. MP3 is commonly ...

donisna posted 5 days ago from blog.flvto.net

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Mac share grew after Windows 7 debut

Mon, 2 Nov 2009 13:40:44 +0000

Microsoft has not halted Apple's momentum, according to Net Applications' October report If Microsoft (MSFT) was hoping that the launch of Windows 7 would halt the erosion of its operating system market share — and curb further inroads by Apple (AAPL) — there is no ...

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Amazing list of port numbers and web links for more info

Mon, 2 Nov 2009 15:43:56 +0000

If you have to do security or work with Windows computers you might find this useful. It has links that explain most of the protocols. Click here . Tagged: Port Numbers, reference, Windows

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Factory-Unlocked Legal iPhone 3G To Given Away In New Contest

Mon, 2 Nov 2009 23:09:01 +0000

To promote RingtoneStudio for iPhone, PocketMac will be giving away one factory-unlocked iPhone 3G in a contest starting today. Second and third place winners will each win iTunes gift cards. The contest ends November 30, 2009 and is based around the software, PocketMac RingtoneStudio for iPhone.

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How to convert WMV to MOV on Mac (OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard included)

Mon, 2 Nov 2009 06:11:44 +0000

WMV is a very popular video format developed by Microsoft. However, for Mac users, it's a little bit head-scratching for them to play, edit WMV files or to import them to iTunes because its compatibility with Mac system is not very satisfying. This article introduces how to convert WMV (Windows Medi

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External Link: A Look Inside the iPhone's High Tech Sensors

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 14:55:27 +0000

Computerworld's John Brandon looks at the sensor technology that enables the iPhone to perform some of its more amazing tricks. It's not magic, but it is sufficiently advanced to seem like it at times. Read and post comments about this article | Tweet this article Microsoft's ...

adamengst posted 9 days ago from macworld.com

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Seinfeld back with the Mac in latest Curb episode

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 15:55:58 +0000

Didn't it seem like it was ages ago that those Microsoft commercials with Jerry Seinfeld and Bill Gates commercials aired? You know, the one with the shopping for shoes , as well as the one with the duo bonding with a family . Don't remember? Well, apparently neither does Jerry Seinfeld, who ...

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Sprint: Android, BlackBerry, Windows Mobile Updates Coming

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:45:53 +0000

Sprint executive David Owens sat down for a virtual chat on Sprint's Web site with consumers today, and updated folks with some good news about his carrier's plans. Google Android OS updates are coming for the HTC Hero and Samsung Moment . While he didn't specify a version - 1.6 or 2.0 - HTC ...

jkOnTheRun found this 8 days ago on gearlog.com

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Windows 7's latest innovation - broken iPhone sync on Intel P55 chipsets, claims

Mon, 2 Nov 2009 16:48:31 +0000

iPhone users running the latest, greatest Microsoft OS, Windows 7, have encountered an interesting little error on behalf of the iPhone hating-Steve Ballmer led company - PC’s using a new Intel chipsets seem unable to sync with the Apple device. According to a TechRadar report , ...

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iPhone Sync Busted on Windows 7 with Intel P55 Chipset

Sun, 1 Nov 2009 13:34:16 +0000

According to The Register, if you’re running Microsoft’s latest OS, Windows 7, and your PC has an Intel P55 Express chipset, you’re in for a world of iPhone sync hurt: For the past six weeks, complaints from users running this trifecta of pain have been clogging a thread on ...

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Microsoft Opens First New Retail Store in Scottsdale, Arizona

Sat, 24 Oct 2009 21:00:00 +0000

Corresponding with today's launch of Windows 7, Microsoft opened the first of its new retail stores today in Scottsdale, Arizona. Reports that Microsoft has drawn heavily on Apple's retail store concepts appear to be accurate, with the store featuri...

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