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What's new in Windows Phone 7 Mango compared to the current version?

Fri, 05 Aug 2011 07:54:01 -0500

Discussion
Operating Systems, Microsoft, Windows Phone 7.5
Just curious what will be changed/improved in the next version of windows phone 7 OS, if anyone got some insights on that, please share.

Best OS?

Thu, 04 Aug 2011 20:44:39 -0500

Discussion
Operating Systems, Linux
Been giving Linux based OS a spin around block. Curious is there anyone who has more experience with many, that can give a rendering of which one(s) are best for performance, user friendly-less, compatibility, and/or astetics?

Can't Connect My Printer!!

Thu, 04 Aug 2011 03:28:04 -0500

Problem
Operating Systems, Linux, Ubuntu 11.04
Currently own a Canon Pixma MP640R and running Ubuntu 11.04, but apparently Linux nor Canon have drivers so that the two will work together, as of now. It will not work with wireless nor with the USB. Ubuntu recognizes it as there and by model, but won't connect. Any Suggestions?

Windows Phone Mango

Wed, 27 Jul 2011 20:15:49 -0500

Discussion
Operating Systems, Microsoft, Windows Phone 7.5
Does anyone know about whether first-generation windows phones will be updated to the upcoming Mango?

Downloading and installing Chrome OS

Wed, 13 Jul 2011 09:37:58 -0500

Discussion
Operating Systems, Google, Chromium OS
Can I install unmodified, original version of the newest Google Chrome OS to any hardware? And if so, where I can download a copy of it? I've got an old notebook I'd like to refresh and use only for the casual web/email stuff.

Windows 7 boot error - Windows failed to start.

Wed, 06 Jul 2011 06:28:02 -0500

Problem
Operating Systems, Microsoft, Windows 7
I just got a weird Windows 7 error - when switching the notebook on, it gives me a black screen with "Windows failed to start" and a couple of suggestions how to fix that.

Screenshot of the error: http://i.imgur.com/7Uqg3.png

I followed the instructions and clicked Repair...

Wireless not working after upgrading Ubunto 10.10 to 11.04

Mon, 27 Jun 2011 07:41:22 -0500

Problem
Operating Systems, Linux, Ubuntu 11.04
I had Ubuntu 10.10 Stable installed and decided to update to 11.04 (mostly because I wanted to see the Unity). After the update everything seemed to work...but sadly the wireless didn`t. I`ve tried everything the wireless seem to be installed the adapter is visible when you write lspci in the terminal,...

Windows OS for home web server?

Tue, 21 Jun 2011 02:54:28 -0500

Question
Operating Systems
I tried Server 2008 and I'm not very impressed. I think to try Vista or 7...

Anyone tried to install (upgrade to) iOS 5?

Mon, 13 Jun 2011 01:07:23 -0500

Discussion
Operating Systems, Apple, iOS 5
Just spotted a video showing how to install the iOS 5 on apple iphone 4 without a developer account. Turns out that due to a flaw in Voice over or something, an apple fan called Mert Erdir found a way to upgrade to the latest iOS and successfully activate the OS with a couple of home button clicks and...

Which iOS 5 new features gets you really excited?

Fri, 10 Jun 2011 04:36:00 -0500

Discussion
Operating Systems, Apple, iOS 5
iOS 5 has been announced yesterday and it shows plenty of cloud improvements as well as twitter integration (no fb, why?) and a lot of useful new features, apps and services.

I think one of the greatest features is the wireless iTunes sync and push-to-the-cloud-and-back of everything so all...