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For a long time, Apple enthusiasts have watched with amusement as the Windows OS has grown to become a monster on the desktop. Typical users are befuddled by the modern Windows OS, like Vista, with its Registry and complex maintenance issues. As a result, users just ignore potential problems, then get into trouble, especially with…

Reporter Wei Yi Lim said that Taiwan-based Wintek Corp. is developing the display, while Apple’s longtime manufacturing partner Quanta would be manufacturing the device. Sources from within these overseas manufacturing operations have long been a major source for leaks on Apple’s product plans, though those leaks don’t always pan out when everything is said and…

The Race to the Bottom Helped by Netbooks Mr. Gottheil said that while declining prices were helped by the gaining popularity of cheap netbooks, prices declined across the entire spectrum of PC products. “Netbooks showed both consumer and business purchasers that, for most uses, they do not necessarily need top-of-the-line PCs,” wrote Mr. Gottheil. “The…

Concern about Citigroup ($1.02, a loss of $0.11 (-9.73%)) and GM ($1.82, down $0.38 (-17.27%)), two non-tech companies, helped set the selling mood on Wall Street. Both companies became the focus of renewed worries about their long term health. While those two companies set the dour tone, the tech sector was knocked around, in part,…

John Champlin, Ambrosia’s head of Public Relations, told me: “You might have played all the tracks when it was first released, but now you go back and it’s a completely new game thanks to tracks being created, and dozens and dozens of nicely designed cars free to download. The variations in this game make the possibilities nearly endless.” Some of…

The company refreshed much of its Mac desktop and portable product line Tuesday, lowering the price of some models, and boosting the specs on its Mac mini, iMac, Mac Pro, and MacBook Pro computers. The company also upgraded its Time Capsule backup storage device and AirPort Extreme base station. In a research note obtained by…

The issue first arose when Brandon Reese from the AFL/CIO’s investment arm — a large shareholder in Apple Inc. — presented a shareholder proposal, “regarding principles for health care reform.” That proposal was voted down by shareholders from the proxy voting alone. After reading his proposal, Mr. Reese tried to ask about the health of…

According to MarketWatch, shareholders also chose to vote down several shareholder-sponsored resolutions. TMO will have additional coverage of the Apple’s annual shareholder meeting later during the day.Apple’s stock is currently trading at US$92.20, up 1.95, (2.16%).

The Flash Player 10.0.22.87 update fixes a buffer overflow issue that could let an attack execute arbitrary code, resolves an input validation issue that could result in a Denial of Service attack, and the settings manager display page at Adobe.com was updated to help avoid potential Clickjacking issues.Adobe Flash Player 10.0.22.87 is free and available…

I’m still scratching my head over that last bit, too, but let’s look at what he said: “Apple’s premium-pricing model is vulnerable in today’s recessionary environment,” Mr. Seyrafi wrote, according to a Marketwatch report. He cited the example that Apple’s average selling price (ASP) for a notebook is US$1,398, which is more than double that…

InstantAction Technology not only allows any game to run in a browser but also includes a suite of tools and services for social networking, including stats tracking, chat, matchmaking, achievements, and profiles. Through the InstantAction Technology Cloud, players can access their accounts, games, game progress, settings, and characters from any computer.  Brett Seyler, vice-president of…

These two companies, Intuit and H&R Block, are very competitive. They pay attention to what the other company is doing, pay a lot of attention to customer feedback, and take the their brand and customer trust very seriously. As a result, the two programs, given the same user inputs, are very likely going to produce…

Questions about the health of Mr. Jobs have been the focus of media attention on the event, with Bloomberg following up its January 16th report that Mr. Jobs was considering a liver transplant with a detailed report today about the history of Apple’s board of directors and the concern that some have over Apple’s disclosure…

 Kensignton’s Ci70 Photo Sync Desktop Set is a keyboard and wireless mouse combo that the company touts as a solution for multimedia users because the keyboard includes a built-in mini USB cable along with an extra USB 2.0 port.The mouse that accompanies this keyboard operates by laser sensor. The sensor is built into the bottom…

Both sides look to be digging in for a long battle, but legal experts generally agree that Apple has the upper hand in this case.Apple hit Psystar with a copyright infringement lawsuit after the company began selling PCs with Mac OS X pre-installed and without permission. Psystar responded by filing a counter claim that Apple…

For as long as I can remember, I’ve loved Legos and the original Indiana Jones trilogy has held a place in my heart. Combine the two in a video game format and you’ve got something interesting with a few wrinkles to iron out, but still fun altogether. LEGO Indiana Jones is among the latest LEGO…

In a bulletin published by AppleInsider, the company told sales and service channels, “With immediate effect, the following products are ‘End of Life’ (EOL); Apple 20″ Cinema Display. All backlog will be cancelled and there is no automatic order conversion.” AI also noted that the same distributor that supplied Apple’s EOL notification has also run…

A lot of e-mail is business correspondence, and it should be crisp and simple. However, for special occasions when one wants to spice up e-mails with, say, travel photos or get well wishes, e-mail templates are a welcome touch. The Stationery Pack 2 from e-quinux has hundreds of customizable templates in an application that is…

As part of the agreement, Apple plans to make several changes to its San Francisco store like adding braille signs, rearranging the theater seating to better accommodate wheelchairs, and providing employee training on handicap accessibility.Nicole Brown-Booker and Jana Overbo filed their lawsuit against Apple in August 2007 after visiting the company’s San Francisco store. Ms.…

The announcement was made by George Stathakopoulos, general manager of the Trustworthy Computing Group at Microsoft, who said issued a convoluted statement to the effect that Microsoft was looking to bring more tools and resources to bear on the security problems that beset the Windows platform. Big Redmond issued a security patch for this particular…

Kensington has recently released a new version of their popular SlimBlade mouse series. I have never used this style mouse before and I must say that I like what it has to offer.The nano (laser) receiver is very tiny — .75 inches long and .5 inches wide. It slips into a USB port and only…

The Senate is a major focus of the expansion, as players deal with Senators who ask them to fulfill missions and negotiate with the party in power, which may not share the players’ goals. Players must also handle regional matters, working with local governors to grant citizenship to new areas under Roman control. Those new…

The show teams its celebrities with professional dancers in ballroom competitions. Viewers vote for their favorite teams, and winning couples continue on to the next week’s competition.The TV series will presumably show that Woz is more than a computer designer-tech junkie-Segway riding-philanthropist and also know how to cut a rug. Dancing with the Stars airs…

So far, Apple’s building proposals have been shot down by the board three different times because the group didn’t think the designs fit in with the historical look of the area. The latest design, however, may have a better chance for approval because it has already been seen by the Georgetown Advisory Neighborhood Commission, and…