According to June data from Nielsen, Google’s Android operating system (OS) now claims the largest share of the U.S. consumer smartphone market with 39 percent. Apple’s iOS is in second place with 28 percent, while RIM Blackberry is down to 20 percent.
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Saturday, July 30, 2011
Google buys patents from IBM to save itself from lawsuites
Google has recently purchased patents from IBM in order to defend itself from lawsuites as Google already is far behind in acquiring patents while other companies like Apple has stock of patents which it already using against Samsung and Microsoft also doing same.
Friday, July 22, 2011
Microsoft posted record revenue despite drowning trend for windows ,PCs
Microsoft’s fourth quarter and full-year revenue is quite outstanding but most important thing is sales of windows and PCs still going down thanks to Aplle;s ipad and ipad 2.
Microsoft reported Q4 revenues of $17.4 billion, an 8% jump over the same quarter in 2010. Revenues for its fiscal year, which ended June 30, were also a record $69.9 billion, up 12% from fiscal 2010.
The company’s net income for the quarter was $5.87 billion. For the year, it was $23.2 billion. Those were increases of 30% and 23%, respectively.
Microsoft reported Q4 revenues of $17.4 billion, an 8% jump over the same quarter in 2010. Revenues for its fiscal year, which ended June 30, were also a record $69.9 billion, up 12% from fiscal 2010.
The company’s net income for the quarter was $5.87 billion. For the year, it was $23.2 billion. Those were increases of 30% and 23%, respectively.
Microsoft Explorer Touch Mouse Features Sideways Scroll Capability
Move over Apple Magic Mouse, Microsoft’s new Explorer Touch Mouse not only looks super slick but it also packs in neat touch capabilities. For starters, it features an advanced scroll strip for vertical and horizontal navigation. That means that the mouse has support for side-to-side swipes and five customizable buttons, plus it also packs in five customizable buttons. The Explorer Touch Mouse features BlueTrack Technology which enables the mouse to roam on just about any surface, whether it’s the carpet or your couch. To top it all off, the mouse also promises a super long battery life of 18 months!
Sunday, July 17, 2011
Is Microsoft Plotting a Google+ Competitor?
What the heck is Mirosoft's "Tulalip," and what exactly is it going to be capable of?
Its code name is "Tulalip," and according to a green splash page that has since disappeared from a Microsoft-owned Web address (www.soci.com), Tulalip is some sort of yet to be fully defined "social search" hybrid that is part application, part search engine. Read Tweets from your timeline.
Monday, July 11, 2011
How microsoft using patents to earn money
With exponential growth, Android announce coming of the search giant Google on the equally exponentially growing smartphone market .Android not only fares well in the market but also leave behind mobile majors RIM’s Blackberry and of course , leader of all Apple’s very own ios is no exception here.
Android has seen phenomenal growth over the months from nowhere to everywhere ,riding high over millions of smartphones have been sold so far thus farely captures 38% of smartphone market .
Android has seen phenomenal growth over the months from nowhere to everywhere ,riding high over millions of smartphones have been sold so far thus farely captures 38% of smartphone market .
Wednesday, July 6, 2011
Samsung will next for Microsoft in Android patent bounty
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
Windows 8 RTM To Be Released By Microsoft In April 2012
A trusted source has reported that Microsoft is planning a Windows 8 RTM release in April 2012. There is a strong possibility of this rumor coming true as microsoft wants to grab a piece of the fast growing tablet market as soon as possible with Windows 8 based tablets. In a recent conference, Microsoft has already unveiled the new WIndows 8 UI,
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
Turning Windows 7 laptop into a wireless hotspot :Here's how
Sharing your Windows internet connection via software has traditionally been a tricky business.There are programs that can help you do it, but they're often awkward to set up, and prone to complicated security and reliability issues, so most people don't even try.
But that could all be about to change, thanks to a new Windows 7 feature called Virtual Wi-Fi.
The idea is a simple one: the operating system can virtualise any compatible wireless adapter, to make it appear as though you've as many additional adapters as you need.
22 common Windows 7 problems solved
I like Windows 7: it's faster than Vista, makes better use of your system resources, is packed with interesting features, and looks great, too.
But that doesn't mean it's perfect, of course. If you've moved to Windows 7 recently then you might have noticed various upgrade problems, interface issues and features that seem to have disappeared entirely, among many other complications with the new system.
Don't despair, though - while these problems can be really frustrating, answers are beginning to appear. We've uncovered some of the best and most effective solutions around, so follow our guide and your Windows 7 installation will soon be back on track.
Windows One on One : 7 vs Vista vs XP - Gaming
A fundamental requirement for any gaming PC is that it should be able to run all of your favourite games. Even though it was replaced some time ago, Windows XP remains the best choice for compatibility. Just about every major new release is written to run on XP, and there's a good chance that it will run older DOS games, too.
Windows One on One : 7 vs Vista vs XP - Security
There are plenty of reasons to like Windows XP, but security isn't one of them. The operating system still receives regular patches, and will continue to do so until 14 April 2014, but it's missing Windows Vista's reassuring security developments. The result? XP is now notably less safe to take online than it once was.
Windows compared: Windows 7 vs Vista vs XP-Networking
One of the few fundamental laws of computing is that no network is ever as fast as you'd like, so news of Vista's optimisation of TCP/IP was universally welcomed. Then we got to try out the new system for ourselves and realised that it didn't live up to the hype. Although there are circumstances where Vista's networking works well – transferring large files, for example – typical tests suggest Windows XP often works faster than its younger sibling.
These issues are a real shame, though, because Vista does have some useful networking features on offer. The Network Map displays a helpful graphical view of all your devices and the Network Setup Wizard can be genuinely useful. It's generally simpler to find and connect to wireless networks as well, while WPA2 encryption helps to keep you secure. And if things do go wrong, at least you'll benefit from Vista's detailed status reports. For example, Vista will let you know if your network is OK but you've lost your internet connection. Then the Diagnose and Repair option will try to fix the issue without requiring much input on your part. Internally, nothing too complicated is happening, but anything that helps you avoid using cryptic command-line tools should be welcomed.
HOMELY: Homegroups promise simpler networking, but there's a snag - they're for Windows 7 machines only
Windows 7 takes Vista's networking features and adds homegroups – a simple way to create a network and securely share your pictures, music, videos, documents and printers. Sounds good, right? We're not entirely convinced. Homegroups will only work with Windows 7 systems, so if you've got an old XP or Vista PC then you'll have to create and manage your network the old-fashioned way. Once you've figured out how to do that, it's hard to see why you'd ever move to homegroups in future. It's even possible that users will largely ignore them and continue to create and manage networks just as they always have.
Still, Windows 7 does appear to have improved on Vista's networking performance. It jostled for top spot with XP in our tests, each winning one file transfer speed test apiece. That said, Windows 7 was significantly quicker at transferring large files. Along with its generally useful-feature set, that's enough for us to award it first place. But be aware that network speeds can vary greatly depending on your hardware, so consider our results as provisional.
ScoresXP: 3.5 / 5
Vista: 3 / 5
Windows 7: 4 / 5
Vista: 3 / 5
Windows 7: 4 / 5
Turning Windows 7 laptop into a wireless hotspot :Here's how
Windows One on One : 7 vs Vista vs XP -performance
Buying a Windows OS used to be so simple. A new version appeared, most people agreed it was better than the last one and you'd get a copy for your next PC. Job done.
But Windows Vista changed all that. Despite many years of availability, Vista's poor reception means that computer manufacturers are still selling new systems with XP. It's also common for laptops to be downgraded from Vista to XP, with battery life reportedly improving as a result.
Deciding which operating system is best for you has become decidedly trickier, then, and the arrival of Windows 7 only complicates things further. Is the newcomer just Vista with a facelift? Or has Microsoft learned from its mistakes and delivered a product that will restore its battered reputation? Perhaps you should forget about Vista and Windows 7 altogether, opting for the mature XP instead?
Windows 7 hidden options and tools
Microsoft has done a fine job with Windows 7. All you need do is pop in an installation disc and provide the installer with some internet access information, then you can leave the room and make a cup of tea.
When you come back you'll have a fully working PC, replete with features that make working and playing easier.
Windows 7's Taskbar makes it quicker to find, launch and manage your apps. There are also Libraries, which help you locate related files so you can view your work without spending ages browsing your hard drive.
You get improved security, a host of new and revamped applets, low-level tweaks that improve performance and much more.
However, for PC power users, there's a lingering question: life might never have been easier, but could it be better? With a little effort, some digging and a bit of clever tweaking, could we squeeze more from our machines?
With this in mind, we've gone on the hunt for Windows 7's hidden options and tools, which will enable you to tailor the operating system around your personal style of computing. Take your PC knowledge to a whole new level as you learn how to make Windows work your way!
Unlock your apps
85 Windows 7 tips, tricks and secrets -1
Whether you've just bought a new PC running Windows 7 or you've been using it for a while, there are bound to be things you didn't know you could do.
Whether it's tweaks to get the desktop the way you want it, tips for troubleshooting or ways to squeeze more performance from Windows 7, we've got it covered.
We've updated our popular Windows 7 tips article with a load of new ones, including how to recover locked-up apps, how to extend your jumplists, leave a Windows 7 Homegroup, and more. Read on for 85 tips to help you get the best from Windows 7.
1. Problem Steps Recorder
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20. Explore God Mode
Windows 7 has changed Control Panel a little, but it's still too difficult to locate all the applets and options that you might need. God Mode, however, while not being particularly godlike, does offer an easier way to access everything you could want from a single folder.
To try this out, create a new folder and rename it to:
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40. Hiding the Windows Live Messenger icon
If you use Windows Live Messenger a lot, you'll have noticed that the icon now resides on the taskbar, where you can easily change status and quickly send an IM to someone. If you prefer to keep Windows Live Messenger in the system tray, where it's been for previous releases, just close Windows Live Messenger, edit the shortcut properties and set the application to run in Windows Vista compatibility mode.
41. Customise UAC
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63. Find bottlenecks
From what we've seen so far Windows 7 is already performing better than Vista, but if your PC seems sluggish then it's now much easier to uncover the bottleneck. Click Start, type RESMON and press Enter to launch the Resource Monitor, then click the CPU, Memory, Disk or Network tabs. Windows 7 will immediately show which processes are hogging the most system resources.
25 cool Windows 7 interface tweaks
our fresh installation of Windows 7 gives a 'one size fits all' configuration, but there are countless ways in which you can tweak the standard operating system to make it better suit your particular needs.
Built-in customisation options include the usual controls over the interface theme and the way in which Windows alerts you to important events.
There are also a bevy of free add-ons, which provide an even wider choice of customisation options – from ways to change parts of the OS that Microsoft doesn't cater for, to adding clever new features that make Windows 7 even more capable.
Here are 25 of our favourite tweaks.
1. Change the colour of the Aero UI
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