IE7 Final Build Released With Yahoo!
October 19th, 2006
Microsoft has not released any new details on its newest version of Internet Explorer, EI7, but IE7′s final build version was released by Yahoo today. The version released by Yahoo comes with Yahoo Extras such as built-in Yahoo toolbar and links. However, if you do not wish to install Yahoo Extras with EI7, you can simply use software like WinRAR to separate Yahoo files from the downloaded exe file.
Once you have WinRAR installed, just right click the downloaded exe file, go to “Extract Files” and choose a folder. After the extracting is complete, just go to the folder and open the “IE7-Setup.exe” file. Once the installation is complete, restart to finish the last step. This will automatically replace the older versions Internet Explorer with IE7.
Update:
Microsoft has released its final build of IE7 (Internet Explorer 7 version 7.0.5730.11). You click the link below to download it for the following operation systems:
Windows XP SP2
Windows 2003 and 2003 SP1 32bit
Windows 2003 64bit
Windows XP and 2003 64bit Server Editions
IE7 Will Be Released Within Next Two Weeks
October 14th, 2006The newest version of Internet Explorer browser, IE7, will be released publicly within the next two weeks announced Microsoft in New York at the Digital Life exhibition. Internet Explorer 7 will be available for download to users by 27 October. Just last week, Microsoft Internet Explorer blog stated that it will release EI7 by the end of the current month.
Internet Explorer 7 will be available on Windows Update site as an automatic download. Moreover, it will be integrated into the upcoming Microsoft Windows Vista. For the protection of its users, IE7 offers built-in anti-phishing feature and a “protected mode” feature. The protected mode will only be available in Internet Explorer 7 released under Windows Vista.
Preorder Halo 3 at a Bargain Price
October 5th, 2006
Amazon, the online retail store, now has the Halo 3 game listed for preorder. If you order right now, you qualify for free two-day ship option. Halo 3, developed by Microsoft, and is set to be released on March 31, 2007. I’ve done few preorders from Amazon in the past and the games were usually waiting in my mailbox on the release date. That is pretty good speed of delivery.
For those of you who like the games such as The Age of Empires, then watch the Halo Wars trailer.
Microsoft Announces Cheaper Xbox
September 11th, 2006Microsoft hopes to release a cheaper bare-bones version of its new Xbox 360 gaming console in Japan on November 2 in an effort to raise its slow-moving sales. This will also help Microsoft retract the market share from competitor Nintendo and Sony who are launching their game consoles in the coming month November. The Xbox 360 Core System is already being sold in Europe and United States but the lack of sales in Japan has convinced Microsoft for this move.
The Xbox 360 will be sold for 29,800 yen (255 dollars), 25% percent less than the standard Xbox 360, and comes without the 20-gigabyte hard disk. Other accessories that come in standard Xbox 360 will also not be included.
Cannot Eject CD Drive on Computer
September 7th, 2006
I use to have these problems in the past where my CD won’t eject from the CD drive once it’s in there. At first I thought the problem was with my computer but everything resumed correctly when I used a paper clip to reset the drive. Follow the suggestion below to solve the problem.
Look on the front of the CD drive and find a little tiny hole; it is usually located near the open / close button. The hole will be big enough to stick a paper clip’s end into it. Just straighten the paper clip or find other pointy object and push it into the small hole located on the CD-ROM. Make sure your computer or laptop’s power is on. If you are successful, the CD drive will instantly eject the CD. This will also make the drive work correctly once again. Sometimes it’s just the matter of CD being stuck.
Dell computers usually have a faceplate over the CD drive, so just remove the faceplate to find the tiny hole on the CD drive.
If the problem still persists, then it is time to replace you CD drive.
Mozilla Firefox 2.0 Beta 2 Released
August 31st, 2006Mozilla has released its preview of the next new version of its Firefox web browser known as Firefox 2. The developers released second beta of Firefox 2 for test and for software development intentions. The beta 2 offer users insight of the new features expected in the final version which is set to release in October.
Along with some substantial change in skin design, the Firefox 2 will warn users when they are visiting a phishing sites that tries to steal username and password. To help users that close tabs accidentally, the browser will contain an archive of recently closed tabs. Another feature to restore the last status of the browser including all windows and tabs after a crash. An included spell checker that will check text entered into forms. New RSS feed capabilities with optimized search is also expected.
All of those features can be achieved in the current version of Firefox by downloading the extensions. You should not use Firefox 2 Beta 2 if you want all of your extensions and plugins to work properly.
Microsoft Announces Zune Music Player
August 28th, 2006Microsoft has announced that Toshiba will be developing the company’s Zune media player. Experts predict the Microsoft’s Zune to be in direct competition with Apple’s iPod, which currently dominates the music market.
The Federal Communications Commission filing shows that the Zune will have 30-gigabyte storage capacity. A built-in wireless connection will allow users to swap songs, photos, and full albums. However, the filing revealed that Zune users will be able to exchange media through wireless connection as long as they are in close range of each other. The Zune is expected to be released by the end of this year.
Microsoft had previously denied the release of a Music player by Christmas.
Lite-on Unveils External Blu-ray Disc Writer
August 26th, 2006Lite-on company revealed its newest Blu-ray disc writer, external model, the LX-2B1U. Lite-on has failed to deliver its promised Blu-ray Disc writer, the LH-2B1S, which was to be shipped in August. The LH-2B1S is capable of BD-R and BD-RE media in single and dual-layer forms. You can burn both CD-RW and DVD±R/RW media on the LH-2B1S.
The external Blu-Ray Disc writer, LX-2B1U, will work with single and dual-layer Blu-ray disc along with both BD-R and BD-RE disc. The speed is 2x, the latest for BD drives. The writer will burn DVD±R/RW along with the dual-layer version. Unlike LH-2B1S, the external Blu-ray writer does not have CD-R/RW compatibility. The external drive is featured with USB 2.0 interface and LH-2B1S with a SATA connector. The writer will ship at beginning of 2007.
Command & Conquer 3: Tiberium Wars Trailer
August 23rd, 2006
EA Games released a new Command & Conquer 3: Tiberium Wars trailer today. The Command & Conquer 3: Tiberium Wars trailer offers a minute of cinematic footage and actual GDI gameplay footage. You can download the full version trailer through FileShack.
Total of three trailers has been released so far for Command & Conquer 3. Based on the old Tiberium universe, it has new gameplay features and story. Its features include spectator modes, clan management, and voice-over IP. The game will be released in Europe on January 1, 2007. The exact release date is not set for United States.
ABC News Videos Available on iTunes
August 23rd, 2006iTunes Music Store now allows users to download ABC News videos announced Disney later this Tuesday. The videos include all the ABC News archives such as raw footage and various interviews. To make it easier for users to download, iTunes has divided ABC News content into three groups: “Celebrity Flashback,” “ABC News Specials” and “The Day it Happened.” Users will be charged $1.99 USD per video.
Disney now provides total of six networks on iTunes including ABC News archive, ABC, Disney Channel, Jetix, SOAPnet and ABC Family. The president of ABC News wants to provide consumer the content they want after seeing success from their “Word News” podcasts.
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