Microsoft Office Starter coming to Netbooks but is limited

In the past Netbook manufacturers included Microsoft Office trial version. Well with new Office coming out expect to see Office Starter for Netbooks. The only problem is that the Starter version has limitations. Some of the limitations include lack of footnotes, endnotes, citations or bibliography, comments, track changes, Pivot Tables, or Pivot charts. In conclusion stick with Open Office instead.

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Google now owns BumpTop

Google now owns BumpTop, a 3D desktop application. "Today, we have a big announcement to make: we're excited to announce that we've been acquired by Google!," a post on the official site stated.

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Deploying Windows 7 Essential Guidance from the Windows 7 Resource Kit and TechNet Magazine

Microsoft is offering this freebie for those who are getting ready to upgrade to Windows 7. It is in pdf format and worth a look if you have Windows 7.

Download HERE

Microsoft's Free Antivirus software now available

Microsoft is now offering free antivirus software called Microsoft Security Essentials. The program is free for use on PC computers. According to PC world it does a good job of blocking malware but does not include firewall protection. Plus the software is rather slow compared to other free antivirus programs.

Download the software now HERE

Mac OS X version 10.6 Snow Leopard preorder

It's time to preorder for the latest update of Mac OS X. You can place your name on a copy today through Amazon.com. The updated OS will cost you $29.

Amazon Preorder
Mac OS X version 10.6 Snow Leopard

Google Chrome OS

There was a lot of talk about a Google operating system. Well now there is one but it's only for netbooks.

Google Chrome OS is an open source, lightweight operating system that will initially be targeted at netbooks. Later this year we will open-source its code, and netbooks running Google Chrome OS will be available for consumers in the second half of 2010. Because we’re already talking to partners about the project, and we’ll soon be working with the open source community, we wanted to share our vision now so everyone understands what we are trying to achieve.

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Technibble Computer Repair USB Kit

Having problems with your PC then why not take a look at Technibble Computer Repair USB Kit. It has all the software bundled together to fit on a USB Stick. So you can diagnosis and repair your computer without any help.

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Power Meter Plus - Know how much juice you have left

Power Meter Plus is a free app for home users and $10 for business use. It basically tell you with an always on icon how much battery life you have left. No more clicking on the small battery icon to check. This is a great app for laptops and netbooks.

Download it now HERE

Multi-Touch to be featured in Windows 7

Video: Multi-Touch in Windows 7
Multi-Touch seems to be all the rage these days. And Microsoft has decided to include it in their next operating system Windows 7. This should allow us to do things we previous were not able to do on our laptops. Of course you would have to have a multi-touch laptop to use this feature. More incentive to upgrade when the OS drops. Nice idea MS.

Ubuntu coming to mini notebooks

Ubuntu Netbook Remix will be announced first week of June says Canonical founder Mark Shuttleworth. Ubuntu Netbook Remix is a custom version of Ubuntu Linux optimized for mini notebooks like the EEE, Mini-Note and Wind. So now mini notebook owners have one more choice to pick from.

We're announcing it in the first week of June. It's called the Netbook Remix. We're working with Intel, which produces chips custom-made for this sector.

via Guardian via Liliputing

Windows 7 next year

Bill Gate's has told investors that the next generation OS Windows 7 will be coming next year. This may or may not be true considering 2010 is the date most suspect. So Bill Gates might have just meant beta release would start next year. We shall see...

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Photoshop Plugin Fluid Mask 3

If your looking for a Photoshop Plugin that can take an object and extract it from it's background and then place it on a new background then take at look at Fluid Mask 3. It is a favorite for photographers, image editors, and graphic designers. The Vertus site also provides helpful Photoshop Tutorials to get you started. So even those of us who are not familar with Photoshop Masking can be experts in no time.

Vertus Fluid Mask 3 features

New Features in V3

Highlight new key features are:

	Localized edge detection and blending – for faster workflow
	Faster initial image processing – up to 40%
	Better edge blending
	New look application – full screen / no desktop visible
	Localize problem areas for greater workflow enhancement
	Great new tools for fine mask selections
	Best of breed Help – now there’s an innovative in-application Tool Tips box with links to application based xml help files and tutorials

If you want to try before you buy their is also a free trial HERE

And if your ready to buy this powerful Photoshop Plugin then Buy it Now for both Mac and Windows HERE

Software of the day Typing assistant

Typing Assistant is a typing aid program. It makes typing faster, more intelligent and lowers effort and seamlessly integrates with virtually ALL Windows applications.

When typing, a smart Typing Assistant prompt window opens to show you possible words you are typing. Then with one key stroke it completes the word for you. The program automatically learns the words you type, and automatically expands user-defined shorthand to full text, so that the more you use the program, the smarter it becomes and the more you find it useful.

Typing Assistant is the ideal utility for authors, secretaries, journalists, translators, document creators and programmers, in fact anyone who frequently uses a word processor.

Download now for free HERE

Firefox updated

Firefox has an updated version. So if you haven't already update now. Not sure what is included in 2.0.0.7 but hopefully it fixes some of the hangups that I've been experiencing.

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RoboForm2Go USB key Review

Reviewed by KC Kim
http://www.roboform.com/php/pums/rfprepay.php?lic=pass2go〈=en
$9.95

RoboForm is an award-winning automated password manager and web form filler with some serious Artificial Intelligence. This is what it does:
• AutoSave passwords in browser.
• AutoFill passwords to login form.
• Click Login button for you.
• Fill personal info into online forms.
• Save offline passwords & notes.
• Generate Secure Random Passwords.
• Encrypt passwords and personal data using AES, Blowfish, RC6, 3-DES or 1-DES algorithms.
• All personal info is stored on your computer only.
• Take RoboForm with you on USB disk for ultimate portability.
• Sync your passwords and notes to Palm or Pocket PC.
• Backup & Restore, Print your passwords.
• More features: drill down for more.
• It is well-behaved: NO ADWARE, NO SPYWARE.
• Works under Windows as an add-on to IE-based browsers.
• Works with Netscape, Mozilla, and Firefox under Windows.

If you are in a situation that I am where you have too many passwords to remember and write it down on a piece paper that you could lose at any moment then take a look at this review. Roboform is an all in one solution to my password woes.




Install: Simply plug in the 256mb usb drive and a program will show up on the screen. Install the program and your set to use this password manager.


Testing: I logged into my hotmail live using the Roboform2go. Roboform saved my password and then set a master password for it. Now all I have to click on the passcard I setup and the Roboform program fills in the password. Simple and very easy. No more typing out the password. I have tested this both on IE and Firefox and both work very well.

Compatible: What I like about this program is that you can use this with many popular browsers. I long ditched using Internet Explorer and now use Firefox. This works perfect with the IE alternative.

Protection: The main thing people would worry about with a setup like this is if it’s safe to store passwords on the Roboform2go usb drive. And it is using encrypted passwords and personal data using AES, Blowfish, RC6, 3-DES or 1-DES algorithms. This also defeats keyloggers which is becoming more and more of a problem by bypassing the typing of passwords.

No more entering passwords again and again. Roboform is the perfect solution for consumers who need to manage their dozens of passwords. This password manager just works and would make a lot of people lives better. No more writing passwords on a piece of a paper and worrying that it will get lost or worst get in the wrong hands.

To purchase click here
http://www.roboform.com/php/pums/rfprepay.php?lic=pass2go&lang=en

9.5 Out of 10

Avant Browser - The IE and Firefox killer browser has arrived

About - The Avant Browser stands out from the rest because of its speed, performance, and rich features. The Avant Browser is a standalone application designed to improve internet browsing by expanding and customizing services provided by Internet Explorer. Avant uses fewer system resources to ensure faster web page loading. It also: blocks pop-ups, online profile storage account (saves user’s bookmarks/configuration and can be accessed from any PC); lets users perform frequently used browse operations with mouse movements, and more.

History - I have tried almost every browser out there. First with IE which most everyone knows about. But Internet Explorer had one major flaw. Too many hackers trying to exploits it's security holes which lead to more viruses, trojans, and popups. And this is the reason I went with the highly rated Firefox. Only the problem with Firefox is that it crashes constantly that at one point I switch to IE for a week which was a big mistake. I ended up with a trojan from a popup that IE didn't block. So that is the last time I used IE.

Something new - I wanted to try out a new browser. So I went through Opera, Safari for Windows, and several others. Then I was alerted about Avant Browser and there latest version which is completely free and adfree.

Features -
Online Profile Storage
Autofills
Flash Animation Filter
Built in Ad/Pop-Up Blocker
Built in RSS/Atom Reader
Additional Mouse Functions
Multi Window Browsing
Read Full Screen Mode
Built in Search Engine
Full IE Compatibility
Control your privacy
Safe Recovery
Customizable Skins

Real experience with browser - After tested the browser for a week I don't think I will go back to either IE or Firefox. In fact it's an actually balance of the two popular browsers. Pretty much all the features I want in a browser and fast too.

Conclusion: I was using Google before it was the #1 rated search engine. So I like to think I can see the next great thing. And I think the Avant Browser could be that for browsers. The Avant Browser has a ton of features and after use, it's my new favorite browser.

Download the browser for free at
http://www.avantbrowser.com/

Office 2008 for Mac delayed!

Microsoft Office 2008 for Mac, which was due to ship later this year, has been bumped to January next year to ensure it’s released “at the right quality level”. The news is very disappointing for those of us on the Mac platform who are heavy users of the Microsoft Office suite and are anticipating its release.

Read more... here

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deskPDF 2.5 Professonal Edition Review

Reviewed by K.C. Kim
$29.95
http://www.docudesk.com/

Description:
Users in one click can create high quality PDF documents from nearly every Microsoft Windows applications. deskPDF from DocuDesk includes great features like 60 standard page sizes, auto settings and quick profiles of often used settings. The deskPDF sells for $29.95 and offers new features like: ability to apply watermarks, stamps & letterhead; Bookmarks, TOC, and hyperlinks conversion; 128 bit security.

Intro: Creating PDF files has never been easier with DeskPDF Professional. Why spend $300 buck for Adobe Acrobat when you have an alternative like DeskPDF Professional. The program is simple to use. Simply install. And best of all affordable for all with first class support.



How to use: The best part about this program is how easy it is to use. I never knew how to make a PDF file beforehand. And deskPDF made it so easy that it’s as simple as printing a paper. DeskPDF Professional installs as a virtual printer, allowing you to convert any printable document to PDF format. Install the program. Simply right click on a document you want converted and then press “Convert with deskPDF”. Save the filename and within seconds you have a PDF formatted file. The PDF files will be 100% compatible with Adobe Reader.

Conclusion: This is the best software to convert documents into PDF format hands down. Fast and simple conversion with a price that can’t be beat. For companies that want to release press releases in pdf format or a small business that wants to archives bills, deskPDF is your answer.

Rating 9.5 out of 10 The Gadget Site approved!

To purchase click here http://www.docudesk.com/

About company:
Docudesk is a company that is interested in creating lifelong satisfied customers. Our goal is to provide quality software with innovative features at an affordable price. We accomplish this not only through providing the most capable product, but through thorough testing and quality control to ensure a trouble free user experience. Docudesk strives to minimize technical issues through robust and elegant simplicity. Our helpdesk is staffed with highly qualified software engineers that will provide you with the answers you need in a timely manner. Customer service is very important to us. Never hesitate to contact us!

The Docudesk corporate offices are located just north of Dallas in Plano, Texas on the Dallas North Tollway. We are a Texas corporation and have been in business since 2001.

MyTVPAL free high definition Video player

There have been streaming TV before but this is the first high def video player software I've seen for the PC. And it's free too. Right now the channels are limited but definately keep an eye on this program in the future.

Check it out here

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Official AT&T 8525 Windows Mobile 6 ROM Leaked

People have been waiting for the upgrade and now it's here through xda-developers. Check it out here

via Gizmodo