Archive for the Category ‘SOFTWARE’
Deleting an application by dragging it into the Trash leaves behind files such as preference and support data, but AppZapper deletes the app and all its associated files at the push of a button. It’s hardly essential (the files left behind are generally small and inconsequential), but if you try out a lot of software, it’s good to completely remove the ones you decide not to keep.
February 27, 2010 | Posted in
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Apple’s been doing some early spring cleaning in the iTunes App Store when it comes to sexual content, but new developer parameters hint at a future where “explicit” applications could find their way back into the store. Apple recently removed upwards of 5,000 apps with sexually “objectionable” content from the App Store. Per Phil Schiller’s statements to The New York Times , the move served to pander to parents and prep for the iPad.
February 25, 2010 | Posted in
GADGETS,
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Remember that polarizing Windows 7 Activation Technologies Update we told you about? You know, the one that helps you to “verify that the copy of Windows 7 that is running on your computer is activated correctly and is genuine?” It’s available for download now through Windows Update, and it’s not particularly easy to spot
February 24, 2010 | Posted in
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A new app offers a real-time snapshot of which applications Android users are engaging with by publicly sharing the app stats of those signed up to the service. AppAware goes as far as to offer a Twitter feed of downloads, updates and deletions that can be viewed via #AppAware . As well as being of interest to developers, AppAware will also offer Android phone owners a new way to discover apps — which the Android Market hasn’t facilitated very well in the past
February 24, 2010 | Posted in
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A recent Apple Inc. job posting has revealed that the company intends to focus on bringing the iPhone OS onto new gadgets, devices and platforms. The job posting from the Cupertino, CA, company specifically calls for an engineering manager to handle “platform bring-up.” In the job description, Apple states that it’s looking for a manager “to lead a team focused on bring-up of iPhone OS on new platforms.” It seems like Apple wants some outside talent with very strong technical experience, especially when it comes to bringing software onto multiple hardware devices
February 23, 2010 | Posted in
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Your favorite shows from Hulu may be coming to the iPad after all, but only if you’re a paying customer. Sources speaking to MediaMemo say that Hulu is considering a pay version of Hulu on the iPad as part of its larger plan to eventually charge for content. The company has been entertaining the idea of introducing some kind of pay model to its TV and movie offerings since at least mid-2009 and probably earlier.
February 20, 2010 | Posted in
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Google has just rolled out “Google Shopper,†a new mobile application for Android devices that offers a variety of different ways to search for products. In addition to basic search functionality, users can search by voice, take a picture of cover art, or scan a bar code to get detailed product information and price comparison.
February 19, 2010 | Posted in
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Adobe Systems is working to fix a glitch in software it uses to speed up downloads of its products that could give hackers a way to push malicious programs onto a victim’s PC. According to security researcher Aviv Raff, Download Manager — a small program Adobe users to speed up the initial installation of its products — can be misused to force victims to install unwanted software on their computers. Because of an undisclosed flaw in the way Download Manager works, the “attacker can force an automatic download and installation of any executable he desires,” Raff wrote in a blog post .
February 19, 2010 | Posted in
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Mozilla yesterday released updates for its Firefox Web browser to shore up vulnerabilities in the 3.5.x and 3.0.x browser versions. Three critical flaws ( MSFA 2010-01 , 2010-02 and 2010-03 ) all involve memory-related errors that could potentially allow an attacker to run any command on a victim PC.
February 18, 2010 | Posted in
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Upcoming Outlook for Mac remains shrouded in mystery SAN FRANCISCO—Microsoft’s Mac Business Unit (Mac BU) announced during the 2010 Macworld Expo more information about the upcoming Office 2011 for Mac, and users are excited despite the lack of details. Scheduled to be released before the holiday season this year, the revamped Office suite is bringing [...]
February 15, 2010 | Posted in
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