Karl Dallas, publisher editor of HardwareDaily (http://hardwaredaily.blogspot.com) and SoftwareDaily (http://software-daily.blogspot.com) is assembling his BadWare and GoodWare awards for 2007. Among those companies who have been nominated (sometimes in both categories) are 3mobile, Adobe, Ashampoo, Carphone Warehouse, Dell, Epson, Microsoft, MovAVI, Skype, and Sony Creative Software.
Anyone wishing to nominate hardware or software as being either notably good or bad may do so by posting a comment to this message.
The complete Awards listing will be published on January 11, 2008.
Saturday 22 December 2007
Wednesday 7 November 2007
Guided tour of Apple's iPhone
For a guided tour of Apple's new iPhone, go to:
http://www.apple.com/uk/iphone/gettingstarted/guidedtour.html?cid=CDM-EU-1525
http://www.apple.com/uk/iphone/gettingstarted/guidedtour.html?cid=CDM-EU-1525
Guided tour of Apple's iPhone
For a guided tour of Apple's new iPhone, go to:
http://www.apple.com/uk/iphone/gettingstarted/guidedtour.html?cid=CDM-EU-1525
http://www.apple.com/uk/iphone/gettingstarted/guidedtour.html?cid=CDM-EU-1525
Wednesday 17 October 2007
Hitachi breakthrough promises 4TB drives by 2011
Click here for full story
Published: October 15, 2007 - 01:30PM CT
Hitachi announced today that it has developed the world's smallest hard drive read heads, and that it expects the new technique to eventually quadruple hard drive size within four years.
Published: October 15, 2007 - 01:30PM CT
Hitachi announced today that it has developed the world's smallest hard drive read heads, and that it expects the new technique to eventually quadruple hard drive size within four years.
Thursday 11 October 2007
Scaler intros Teleglass T4-N video glasses
On Sat Oct 06 01:04:22 PDT 2007, "Tauseef ... ... ..." wrote:
Published: Saturday, October 6, 2007 12:06:49 AM
Headline: Scaler intros Teleglass T4-N video glasses
It looks like Scaler has found a bit of room for improvement in its Teleglass T4 video-playin' shades, with the company now offering a new "limited edition" T4-N model. These ones boast a 640 x 480 resolution and, like before, promise to give the effect of watching a 45-inch display from six feet away. As you can see, the shades have also been given a few cosmetic refinements, although we're guessing it'll still take a certain sort of fearless individual to rock these in public. Those that think they can pull it off will have to act fast, however, as only 500 of shades are being made available for the time being, with them setting you back ¥134,400 (or roughly $1,150) apiece.
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Published: Saturday, October 6, 2007 12:06:49 AM
Headline: Scaler intros Teleglass T4-N video glasses
It looks like Scaler has found a bit of room for improvement in its Teleglass T4 video-playin' shades, with the company now offering a new "limited edition" T4-N model. These ones boast a 640 x 480 resolution and, like before, promise to give the effect of watching a 45-inch display from six feet away. As you can see, the shades have also been given a few cosmetic refinements, although we're guessing it'll still take a certain sort of fearless individual to rock these in public. Those that think they can pull it off will have to act fast, however, as only 500 of shades are being made available for the time being, with them setting you back ¥134,400 (or roughly $1,150) apiece.
Office Depot Featured Gadget: Xbox 360 Platinum System Packs the power to bring games to life!
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Wednesday 26 September 2007
Samsung CX940UX USB monitoravailable October
I’ve received the following message from Samsung’s PR people:
The specs are available here - http://www.samsung.com/uk/products/monitors/businessdisplaysolutions/digitalsignage/ls19ubpesqedc.asp
We are awaiting for official pricing, but believe it will be in the
Monday 24 September 2007
Samsung's CX940UX USB monitor
There's no official information as yet on Samsung's CX940UX USB monitor (apart from a rather cheesy picture), but it seems rather interesting, especially to application users (gamers will probably find it's too slow).
USB2 is 480MBits so even one monitor per port would be limited to AGPx2 (533Mbits) speeds.USB3 (due next year) could up this to 4.8 Gbits per second. PCI-Express 16x is the current graphics standard and is capable of 2500Mbits.
It is a 19 inch PC monitor, from the Syncmaster family, that you can plug directly into your computer through the USB port. This monitor can control 6 others, all linked via the PC, and apparently you won't need any additional graphics card or new drivers to manage the multiple screens operations, their baby will do it all.If that wasn't enough, the "CX" sports a couple USB ports so it can also be used as a mini-hub.
USB2 is 480MBits so even one monitor per port would be limited to AGPx2 (533Mbits) speeds.USB3 (due next year) could up this to 4.8 Gbits per second. PCI-Express 16x is the current graphics standard and is capable of 2500Mbits.
It is a 19 inch PC monitor, from the Syncmaster family, that you can plug directly into your computer through the USB port. This monitor can control 6 others, all linked via the PC, and apparently you won't need any additional graphics card or new drivers to manage the multiple screens operations, their baby will do it all.If that wasn't enough, the "CX" sports a couple USB ports so it can also be used as a mini-hub.
Look - no steering wheel!
This is the new Mercedes Benz SCL600. (Yes, I know I don't usually cover cars, but this one is really different. It has neither steering wheel nor pedals. Everything is controlled from a joystick, which may be fine for people brought up as joystick-literate gamers, but may be hard for some adults to come to terms with. I anticipate some autobahn pile-ups!Probably, it's just a concept (Merc showed a concept car with TWO joysticks at the Paris motorshow a couple of years back).
Monday 17 September 2007
Skype incompatible with Vista
It is amazing that this long after the delivery of Vista, neither Microsoft nor Skype has addressed the problem of the popular Skype VoIP app's incompatibility. Many PCs are being delivered with Vista preinstalled, to just the sort of customer who would want to use a broadband connection for either cheap or free phone calls.
The Skype download website carries no warning about this, though Vista is not listed among the compatible Os'es. This is in contrast to Windows 98 and ME; there is specific advice in both cases. But for
Vista users - zilch!
In contrast, downloaders of the competitive Sipphone Gizmo Project are advised to right-click the installation file and choose XP-compatibilty. It would be interesting to know if this technique would work with Skype.
The Gizmo has more functionality than Skype, including the ability swap I'M texts with other messaging systems, and even connectivity with at least one oter VoIP provider.
It would be interesting to know if Skype-badged hardware will work with Gizmo, and also if such hardware carries a "Vista-incompatible" health warning.
Comments from readers are invited.
The Skype download website carries no warning about this, though Vista is not listed among the compatible Os'es. This is in contrast to Windows 98 and ME; there is specific advice in both cases. But for
Vista users - zilch!
In contrast, downloaders of the competitive Sipphone Gizmo Project are advised to right-click the installation file and choose XP-compatibilty. It would be interesting to know if this technique would work with Skype.
The Gizmo has more functionality than Skype, including the ability swap I'M texts with other messaging systems, and even connectivity with at least one oter VoIP provider.
It would be interesting to know if Skype-badged hardware will work with Gizmo, and also if such hardware carries a "Vista-incompatible" health warning.
Comments from readers are invited.
Friday 31 August 2007
PR message:
PURE CHRONOS iDOCK DAB/FM CLOCK RADIO ENHANCES BEDSIDE LISTENING
Ease into the morning routine with a new kind of wake up call
The PURE Chronos iDock is a combined DAB digital clock radio and iPod® docking system enabling users to wake up to DAB digital radio, FM, a simple tone alarm or a favourite iPod track. Based on the best selling and award-winning Chronos CD, Chronos iDock combines all the choice, features and ease of DAB digital radio with the convenience of iPod docking.
Chronos iDock charges the iPod when docked and is compatible with all iPods from generation 4*. There is a line-in which enables playback of an iPod shuffle, MiniDisc player or alternative MP3 player, and a remote control is included.
Chronos iDock delivers quality stereo-sound as well as a huge choice of DAB digital radio stations ranging from XFM to BBC 1Xtra to talkSPORT. DAB also enables easy tuning, as stations are stored alphabetically and can be scrolled through and selected at a touch of a button. Other features unique to DAB include textSCAN™ which allows users to pause and control the scrolling station information; ideal for noting down song titles or sports results.
There are a range of bedside features including: four independent alarms that can be set for weekdays, weekends, daily or as one-offs; an adjustable sleep timer; and a large snooze button, which can be set for snooze periods up to 59 minutes for a lazy lie-in. Changing tracks and adjusting the volume whilst in bed is also easy thanks to the supplied remote control.
Chronos iDock is part of PURE’s Ecoplus range which has been designed and manufactured to minimise their environmental impact, with standby power consumption of less than 1W, and packaging and documentation based on recycled and sustainable materials.
Available at £99.99 (SRP) from the end of October 2007, Chronos iDock comes in both black and white. Please log onto www.pure.com or call +44 (0)1923 277488 for more information.
Editor's note:
This press message is presented as received, with no warranty as to its accuracy or the validity of any claims made. Where hardware/software has been evaluated by the HardwareDaily or SoftwareDaily reviewers, this is made clear in the posting. Any question or complaint should be addressed to the posting person.
Note:Anyone wishing to post to this newsletter or with products to be evaluated should Email us!.
PURE CHRONOS iDOCK DAB/FM CLOCK RADIO ENHANCES BEDSIDE LISTENING
Ease into the morning routine with a new kind of wake up call
The PURE Chronos iDock is a combined DAB digital clock radio and iPod® docking system enabling users to wake up to DAB digital radio, FM, a simple tone alarm or a favourite iPod track. Based on the best selling and award-winning Chronos CD, Chronos iDock combines all the choice, features and ease of DAB digital radio with the convenience of iPod docking.
Chronos iDock charges the iPod when docked and is compatible with all iPods from generation 4*. There is a line-in which enables playback of an iPod shuffle, MiniDisc player or alternative MP3 player, and a remote control is included.
Chronos iDock delivers quality stereo-sound as well as a huge choice of DAB digital radio stations ranging from XFM to BBC 1Xtra to talkSPORT. DAB also enables easy tuning, as stations are stored alphabetically and can be scrolled through and selected at a touch of a button. Other features unique to DAB include textSCAN™ which allows users to pause and control the scrolling station information; ideal for noting down song titles or sports results.
There are a range of bedside features including: four independent alarms that can be set for weekdays, weekends, daily or as one-offs; an adjustable sleep timer; and a large snooze button, which can be set for snooze periods up to 59 minutes for a lazy lie-in. Changing tracks and adjusting the volume whilst in bed is also easy thanks to the supplied remote control.
Chronos iDock is part of PURE’s Ecoplus range which has been designed and manufactured to minimise their environmental impact, with standby power consumption of less than 1W, and packaging and documentation based on recycled and sustainable materials.
Available at £99.99 (SRP) from the end of October 2007, Chronos iDock comes in both black and white. Please log onto www.pure.com or call +44 (0)1923 277488 for more information.
Editor's note:
This press message is presented as received, with no warranty as to its accuracy or the validity of any claims made. Where hardware/software has been evaluated by the HardwareDaily or SoftwareDaily reviewers, this is made clear in the posting. Any question or complaint should be addressed to the posting person.
Note:Anyone wishing to post to this newsletter or with products to be evaluated should Email us!.
Monday 27 August 2007
How to use System Restore to log on to Windows Vista when you lose access to an account
INTRODUCTION
This article describes how to use the System Restore feature to log on to Windows Vista when you lose access to an account.
Back to the top
MORE INFORMATION
If you cannot log on to Windows Vista, you can use the Windows Vista System Restore feature.
You may be unable to log on to Windows Vista in the following scenarios:
• Scenario 1: You recently set a new password for the protected administrator account. However, you do not remember the password.
• Scenario 2: You type the correct logon password. However, Windows Vista does not accept the password because the system is corrupted.
• Scenario 3: You delete a protected administrator account. Now, you cannot log on to another administrator account.
• Scenario 4: You change a protected administrator account to a standard user account. Now, you cannot log on to another administrator account.
To use System Restore to log on to Windows Vista when you lose access to an account, follow these steps.
Note To do this, there must be a System Restore point at which the logon was successful.
1. Insert the Windows Vista DVD, and then restart the computer.
2. When you receive the following message, press any key:
Press any key to boot from CD or DVD.
3. Set the following preferences, and then click Next:
• Language to install
• Time and currency format
• Keyboard or input method
4. Click Repair your computer, select the operating system that you want to repair, and then click Next.
5. Click System Restore, and then click Next.
6. Click the restore point that you want to use, and then click Next.
Note Click a restore point that will return the computer to a state where the logon is successful. After you use the System Restore feature, reinstall any programs or updates that may be removed. You will not lose any personal documents. However, you may have to reinstall programs. You may also have to reset some personal settings.
7. Confirm the disks that you want to restore, and then click Next.
8. Click Finish, and then click Yes when you are prompted.
9. When the System Restore process is complete, click Restart to restart the computer.
10. After the computer restarts, click Close to confirm that the System Restore process has finished successfully.
11. Use an appropriate method to log on. For example, log on by using an older password, or log on by using another computer account.
After you log on, you must follow additional steps, depending on the scenario that you experience.
Additional steps for scenario 1
1. After you log on, change the password for the protected administrator account.
2. After you change the password, restart the computer. Make sure that you can log on by using the new password.
Additional steps for scenario 2
1. After you log on, make sure that each user account can log on by using the appropriate credentials.
2. Change the password for the user account that cannot log on.
Additional steps for scenario 3
1. After you log on, use the User Accounts item in Control Panel to create a new protected administrator account.
2. Log on by using the new protected administrator account. Then, delete the older protected administrator account that was restored.
Note For safety reasons, do not use the restored protected administrator account.
Additional steps for scenario 4
1. After you log on, use the User Accounts item in Control Panel to create a new protected administrator account.
2. Log on by using the new protected administrator account.
3. Change the old protected administrator account to a standard user account.
This article describes how to use the System Restore feature to log on to Windows Vista when you lose access to an account.
Back to the top
MORE INFORMATION
If you cannot log on to Windows Vista, you can use the Windows Vista System Restore feature.
You may be unable to log on to Windows Vista in the following scenarios:
• Scenario 1: You recently set a new password for the protected administrator account. However, you do not remember the password.
• Scenario 2: You type the correct logon password. However, Windows Vista does not accept the password because the system is corrupted.
• Scenario 3: You delete a protected administrator account. Now, you cannot log on to another administrator account.
• Scenario 4: You change a protected administrator account to a standard user account. Now, you cannot log on to another administrator account.
To use System Restore to log on to Windows Vista when you lose access to an account, follow these steps.
Note To do this, there must be a System Restore point at which the logon was successful.
1. Insert the Windows Vista DVD, and then restart the computer.
2. When you receive the following message, press any key:
Press any key to boot from CD or DVD.
3. Set the following preferences, and then click Next:
• Language to install
• Time and currency format
• Keyboard or input method
4. Click Repair your computer, select the operating system that you want to repair, and then click Next.
5. Click System Restore, and then click Next.
6. Click the restore point that you want to use, and then click Next.
Note Click a restore point that will return the computer to a state where the logon is successful. After you use the System Restore feature, reinstall any programs or updates that may be removed. You will not lose any personal documents. However, you may have to reinstall programs. You may also have to reset some personal settings.
7. Confirm the disks that you want to restore, and then click Next.
8. Click Finish, and then click Yes when you are prompted.
9. When the System Restore process is complete, click Restart to restart the computer.
10. After the computer restarts, click Close to confirm that the System Restore process has finished successfully.
11. Use an appropriate method to log on. For example, log on by using an older password, or log on by using another computer account.
After you log on, you must follow additional steps, depending on the scenario that you experience.
Additional steps for scenario 1
1. After you log on, change the password for the protected administrator account.
2. After you change the password, restart the computer. Make sure that you can log on by using the new password.
Additional steps for scenario 2
1. After you log on, make sure that each user account can log on by using the appropriate credentials.
2. Change the password for the user account that cannot log on.
Additional steps for scenario 3
1. After you log on, use the User Accounts item in Control Panel to create a new protected administrator account.
2. Log on by using the new protected administrator account. Then, delete the older protected administrator account that was restored.
Note For safety reasons, do not use the restored protected administrator account.
Additional steps for scenario 4
1. After you log on, use the User Accounts item in Control Panel to create a new protected administrator account.
2. Log on by using the new protected administrator account.
3. Change the old protected administrator account to a standard user account.
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