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Archive for January 2nd, 2008

Jan2

Microsoft relaxes WGA slightly for Windows XP

Microsoft has decided to relax its Windows Genuine Advantage (WGA) scheme on its Windows XP operating system to match what is being offered on Microsoft Vista currently. The refreshed version of Windows XP in the form of SP3 - due later this year, will give users up…

Filed in: Software

Jan2

Reviews: Mass Effect for Xbox 360, The Pirate’s Dilemma, Sia’s Jazzy Electropop

Explore Mass Effect’s jaw-droppingly gorgeous and lifelike worlds, adventure through tropical landscapes in search of hidden treasure and take in airy crowd-pleaser Sia’s vocal charms.

Filed in: Personal Tech

Jan2

Clive Thompson on How the Next Victim of Climate Change Will Be Our Minds

Philosopher Glenn Albrecht has coined the term “solastalgia” — pining for a lost environment — to describe effects of climate change that erodes your sense of home, despite ever leaving it.

Filed in: Personal Tech

Jan2

iPhone 1.1.3 to Include Copy/Paste?

According to MacScoop, the recent iPhone 1.1.3 firmware leak is an incomplete and unpolished version of the upcoming iPhone update which may still contain a few surprises when it is finally released.

According to the rumor site, Apple…

Filed in: Apple/Mac

Jan2

New Office - Greener Pastures

When one changes jobs, there are usually many things that change besides just the job at hand: email, phone number, parking space, domain name, DNS server, Remote Web Workplace access. I recently changed jobs, for the better. My old job was fun, but not very challenging. It…

Filed in: Software

Jan2

NASA Dreams of an Interplanetary ‘Second Life’ for Mars Crew

One small step for man, one giant leap for ping times.

Filed in: Personal Tech

Jan2

Jan. 3, 1957: Debut of the Electric Watch, a Space Age Marvel

For blind faith in technology it’s hard to top the 1950s, and Hamilton’s revolutionary watch is an iconic reminder of that faith — both good and bad.

Filed in: Personal Tech

Jan2

How Does MS Office for Mac Compare to Office for Windows?

Take a look at how the new Office versions for Mac and Windows are rolling out, feature by feature.

Filed in: Personal Tech

Jan2

CES Preview: Phonemakers, Carriers Take Aim at iPhone Magic

Phonemakers and carriers are counting on the 2008 International Consumer Electronics Show as a chance to recover from the 2007 CES, when Apple’s announcement of the iPhone eclipsed anything debuted in Las Vegas.