I touched on this subject during the test recordings for the TechBytes Audiocast. It wasn’t appropriate to go into further detail in that show due to time constraints and much information to put forward For those of you who would like to hear the “pilot” which was merely meant to check the tech that we … Continue reading »
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When is a security update not a security update? – When you’re a Windows user!
Users who run Windows are well accustomed to malware/spyware et al that can make running a Windows machine a constant battle to prevent, an ulcer inducing experience when installing downloaded software and a headache when this aforementioned “ware” takes hold. These people will no doubt be keen to get as many security updates as possible … Continue reading »
NewsBytes 25th October 2010 – FACT, Fedora, Apple & Google – “Just move”
FACT taken offline in DDoS attack? The FACT (Federation Against Copyright Theft) a UK based anti-piracy outfit has been hit by 4chan’s Operation Payback campaign , Slyck News reports. Fans of the series IT Crowd will also remember the spoof they made of the video which is supposed to deter “Piracy” although, just like the … Continue reading »
Start saving – Windows 8 on its way?
A short snippet of a rumor…. For anyone who thought that their Windows 7 investment would not be “upgraded” for some time may have to think again. It is being alleged that the Dutch Microsoft site released a statement which Winrumors has translated to read: Furthermore, Microsoft is on course for the next version of … Continue reading »
TECHBYTES – An audiocast collaboration!
I am very pleased to write about a new project which will be launching in November. After finding out how much planning and preparation an Oggcast required to make it something which people wanted to listen to, the OpenBytes oggcast suffered delay after delay. After discussion, Openbytes will be joining up with Techrights in … Continue reading »
REVIEW: Auteria – A Linux MMORPG you may have missed!
The world of Auteria is the setting for this MMORPG with its diverse range of landscapes, from Jungles to deserts, mountains to caves, villages to cities. Whilst you will probably agree that this is a rather common setting for a MMORPG even on Linux which has a more limited choice than other platforms, theres something … Continue reading »
NewsBytes 17th October 2010 – Mono, IE9, Badboy Ballmer & Angry Birds!
IE9 is “delightfully” not as quick as the competition? Daniweb has conducted speed tests of all the major browsers (including IE9) and come to the conclusion that far from being the fastest (as Microsoft seem to claim) the reality is different: Internet Explorer 9 may well be the fastest web browser yet from Microsoft, but … Continue reading »
Demoscene: Interview with Romeo Knight!
It was difficult to know how to introduce this particular Q&A so I hope you will stay with me as I cast my mind back to 1989/1990ish… Picture the scene – I was a proud owner of a Spectrum 48k which was beginning to show its age and the home computing market was accelerating at … Continue reading »
Andrew Marr – his thoughts on citizen journalism? (Bald bloggers beware!!)
This article is a response to Andrew Marr’s recent comments at the Cheltenham Literature Festival. The Telegraph reports that Andrew Marr a BBC Political Presenter has had some rather strong words about bloggers and citizen journalism as a whole, lets examine some of those: A lot of bloggers seem to be socially inadequate, pimpled, single, … Continue reading »
Microsoft getting desperate for Mobile 7 app support?
Or are they merely trying to imply support to entice users? Monday 11th of October 2010 will be a big day for Microsoft. It’s the day in which Windows Mobile 7 hits the streets. You would be forgiven if you are not excited for such an event as forgetting the in-demand products from Apple or … Continue reading »
