Posts tagged software

Posted 2 days ago

Plex Nine released

It’s a good day for HTPC fans. Following XBMC’s ‘Dharma’ beta release, Mac-only alternative Plex Nine is now in the wild, complete with iOS companion apps for iPhone and iPad users. Grab it now to give it a whirl.

Posted 2 days ago

XBMC 'Dharma' beta 1 released

XBMC’s new ‘Dharma’ milestone is out and ready for testing. The new release includes full support for add-ons as well as hardware accelerated video decoding and a whole lot more. Head on over to xbmc.org to give it a whirl.

Posted 1 week ago

HTPC showdown: Plex and XBMC prep new releases

It’s been a long time since Plex and XBMC had an official release. Well HTPC fans, the wait is almost over.

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Posted 8 months ago

A Mac User’s Note on Windows 7

I just installed Windows 7 Ultimate on my new 27” iMac. Why? For games, of course!

One thing struck me while discussing my initial experiences of the OS with my ‘Microsoftie’ dad: Windows 7, somewhat like its predecessor Vista, behaves like an OS acutely aware of its vulnerability.

With its insane default security settings and constant confirmation prompts for anything involving a system change or the running of an application, Windows 7 seems to be permeated by the mentality of a survivalist: holed up in a shiny blue cave, with lots of tinned food and water, pointing a double-barreled shotgun at the entrance.

By comparison, OSX is like a good bartender: it keeps an eye on you while you have a good time, but only asks for your car keys if you start acting stupid.

Posted 9 months ago

Microsoft: mobile apps aren't important

Stupidity or blind denial? You decide.

Posted 10 months ago
Posted 10 months ago
[Windows 7]’s more of a really, really good service pack for Vista than a new OS, but it’s definitely enough to switch from the eight year old Windows XP.
Posted 10 months ago
Posted 10 months ago

BBC News - Apple "Botched" Snow Leopard

An incredible WTF from the BBC, claiming Apple botched its latest OS release in an article about Windows 7. Not a shred of context or proof is offered in the article. (Via MacDailyNews)

Posted 10 months ago
Posted 10 months ago
The newly launched operating system of Microsoft, the Windows 7 has been reported to be slower than Windows Vista by as much as 42 percent.
Posted 10 months ago
iPhone OS 3.1.2 update is out. Fixes intermittent connectivity issues, a common ‘wake from sleep’ issue, and crashes when streaming certain videos.

iPhone OS 3.1.2 update is out. Fixes intermittent connectivity issues, a common ‘wake from sleep’ issue, and crashes when streaming certain videos.