Representatives from Verizon have confirmed that the telecommunications company will begin branching out into the laptop computer business. InformationWeek.com is reporting that Verizon plans to begin offering low-priced notebook computers, which will be available at a cheaper subsidized price in exchange for signing a two-year subscription service contract with the company.
Verizon to Debut Subsidized Laptops
More Makeovers for Windows 7
Even before its official release, Microsoft’s Windows 7 operating system continues to receive upgrades and “makeovers” designed to improve both its appearance and performance. Last month, Microsoft released nearly 40 bug fixes and updates for the new OS. Some of these fixes were purely cosmetic, for example affecting the way that opened windows and programs reacted to one another. But other improvements were much more serious, affecting the underlying structure of the operating system.
Apple Netbook Rumors Persist
At any given moment there are literally hundreds of rumors floating around online about new developments at Apple, and reports of new products that may or may not turn out to be true. One recent rumor that refuses to go away is of a new Apple notebook computer known as the Netbook.
Windows 7 Has Lots of “Off Switches”
It’s no big secret that many Web experts have considered Microsoft’s Vista operating system to be a bit of a bust. The heavier, more processor intensive Vista disappointed many, especially when compared to Windows XP. As for their part, Microsoft continues to insist that Vista has been a success, though the company seems to be rushing to roll out their new operating system, Windows 7, as quickly as possible.
Epson Workforce 600 - A Great Small Business All In One Printer
Finding a great all in one printer can be a very confusing expedition. This is particularly true when it comes to trying to find one that is sufficient for a small business. Fortunately, I was able to find an outstanding value in the Epson Workforce 600. This all in one printer had every single thing that I was looking for in a small business printer.
Symantec Plans to Use ‘Reputation’ to Categorize Software
Symantec has announced that it has developed a software rating system based on the reputation of the developer. The company claims the new technology can accurately weed out harmful software and viruses from legitimate programs.
The Turing Test: Creating More Human Computers
The annual Turing Test is held each year at the University of Reading in England. The test is designed to further the ability of programmers to create computers which use artificial intelligence, or AI. This year, there were five entries competing in the test. The goal is to create an “artificial conversational entity” which can carry on human-like conversations up to 5 minutes in length.
GIMP Could be the New Photoshop - And It’s Free!
The developers of GIMP (GNU Image Manipulation Program) have big hopes for the fledgling graphic design program. They’ve just released a new version of GIMP that many feel rivals the power of Adobe’s uber-popular Photoshop image editor.
Nero Introduces LiquidTV, the Virtual TiVo
It was only a matter of time until the household television and the computer became completely linked: Nero, the DVD burning software manufacturers, have just introduced a software program called LiquidTV, which is basically a virtual TiVo for your computer.
RealNetworks Unveils DVD Copying Software
Computer users have gotten used to ripping CDs from their collection to use on their computer or with mobile MP3 devices like the Apple iPod. But traditionally, it has been more difficult to rip a DVD, and antipiracy software often made transferring DVDs to the digital format next to impossible. But RealNetworks is about to make it much easier to rip your favorite DVDs for use on your computer or a mobile device.
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