Andy Taylor

August 30, 2009 Andy TaylorLeave a commentUncategorized

Snow Leopard Released

The latest in the Mac world – their new OS released.

From a few reports – it is nothing but basically a service pack.

From PCW – Snow Leopard Proves No Threat to Windows 7 – http://bit.ly/kzZJz

From Apple – The new Mac Os http://www.apple.com/macosx/

From CNNMoney: Snow Leopard’s low-key launch – http://bit.ly/Ygh9C

From All Things Digital: “Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard, the latest iteration of Apple’s operating system, arrived at market today–about a month earlier than originally anticipated. And while it doesn’t really deliver the GUI enhancements we’ve come to expect from Apple (AAPL) and some incompatibilities are riling people up” – http://digitaldaily.allthingsd.com/20090828/hello-kitty-a-snow-leopard-review-roundup/

Basically I watched Leo Laporte install a fresh copy of it and basically he stated that Apple really only release a service pack os called Snow Leopard.

August 2, 2009 Andy TaylorLeave a commentsoftware

reQall

reQall
What is it? What does it do?
Have you ever forgotten and important meeting, birthday, anniversary or whatever?

Well now – is this the solution for you? Huh

You have the ability to use your voice, instant messaging, email, and/or test messaging to send yourself a reminder or note so that you do not forget something.

This program or memory tool makes it very easy to capture, retrieve and share that information that you need on a daily basis. You can get it anywhere and anytime!

There are two versions: Standard (free) and Pro ($25.00 per year)

Here is the Pro vs Standard comparison: http://www.reqall.com/about/compare_pro_standard

July 16, 2009 Andy TaylorLeave a commentUncategorized

Windows 7 RC Downloads Extended to August 20th

Windows 7 Release CandidateNotice:

Downloads will end August 20

Thanks for all your help building Windows 7. We are on our way to the last big milestone: Release to Manufacturing. Starting on October 22, you’ll see it on PCs and store shelves. As we gear up for that, it’s time to wind down the Release Candidate testing program.

If you or a friend needs a download, you’ve got time. We’ll continue to offer the RC download until August 20, 2009. After that, you won’t be able to get the download, but if you have the bits, you can still install the RC and get a key if you need one.

(To get a key, just go to the Downloads page and follow the instructions.) Tell us what you think.

If you’re using the Windows 7 Release Candidate, we hope you like what you see. Let us know — go to http://input.microsoft.com and tell us what you think. You’ll be able to give feedback on various aspects of the operating system. Got the RC and need help? Experts on the Windows 7 Forum can help answer your questions. The forum also gives you a way to share what you’ve learned with other people

July 5, 2009 Andy TaylorLeave a commentUncategorized

gdgt

GDGT

What if Facebook, Wikipedia, your favorite forum, and Google Reader all got mashed into one gigantic, delicious smoothie?

Is that what gdgt is?

It is!

It combines the best of social networking, forums, news aggregation, and wiki-based sites,justfor the hardcore gadget lover.

The site was designed by Ryan Block and Peter Rojas. Ryan Block is the former editor in chief at Engadget and Peter Rojas is the co-founder of both Engadget and Gizmodo. Most people know that these two gentleman are extremely knowledgeable about all types of gadgets. So this site fullfills the dreams of almost every gadget guy and gal.

They also started doing the gdgt podcast last fall that lasts for about an hour each week. They talk about a wide variety of technology, from the latest news at Apple to game consoles, cell phones, and the forthcoming Zune HD.

Once you go there, the first thing you should do is watch the video by Veronica Belmont that will give you a quick two minute overview of what the site offers.

It is a site worth having in your bookmarks for any gadget lover!

http://gdgt.com/