Mozilla has recently announced that they have officially updated everyone’s favorite web browser, Firefox, to version 3.5.

Firefox version 3.5 is all based around speed with Mozilla going on to say that Firefox 3.5 is enourmously faster than both Firefox 3 and 2. This includes JavaScript speed performances along with just general web browsing.

You can get the update now over at Mozilla’s Firefox page, here.

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Microsoft has just sent out a friendly reminder that those currently running the Windows 7 beta or are looking to get their hands on the RC, better act fast.

Starting on July 1st the Windows 7 beta that was released some time ago will begin rebooting ever 2 hours and on August 1st be rendered completely useless. The RC on the other hand will work until the operating system’s official release.

So again, if you’re running the Windows 7 beta, switch to the RC, and if you haven’t downloaded the RC yet and want to, do it now.

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It seems that Mozilla has gone ahead and released a release candidate to beta users for Firefox 3.5 despite any prior announcement.

Some features found in the update (which Mozilla says totals 5,000) include build-in video, a private browsing mode, geolocation to provide certain websites with the user’s location and finally the faster loading of pages including JavaScript programs.

Those brave souls who want to dive head first into the update before its officially released later this month can grab the release candidate here.

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Jeeze, what don’t pirates get their hands on now a days? This time they have set their sights on Microsoft’s latest operating system Windows 7 with a near release build, build 7229.

Now you may be wondering, what is the difference between this and the freely distrubuted RC1 version of Windows 7. Well, this is apparantly a post-release candidate which means its a bit closer to the version we will be seeing when Windows 7 actually hits retailers later this year.

Should you care? Probably not but if you do head over to your favorite bittorrent site and do a search for Windows 7 build 7229. Of course, we don’t condone this and you should do it at your own risk.

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The Reconnect program from Dell and Goodwill Industries International will be made accessible to 451 new sites, helping broaden their scope in enticing people to recycle unwanted computer equipment in a move that is associated on controlling the growing problem we have when it comes to e-waste. Seven additional states will be covered: Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, Missouri, New Mexico, Oklahoma and West Virginia. Currently, Reconnect is available in 18 states.

Reconnect offers consumers a free, convenient and responsible way to recycle used computer equipment. Consumers can drop off any brand of used equipment at participating Goodwill donation centers in their area and request a donation receipt for tax purposes.

This program aims to preach the right way to dispose of computer equipment while at the same time providing job opportunities for individuals with disabilities or others having a hard time finding employment.

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Often, a lot of us who have PCs at home encounters some issues concerning the proper temperature level which plays a key part in overall PC computing and performance. Fans have been a recourse but for some, it still isn’t enough. Stronger and efficient ventilation is still a must and this is perhaps what Corsair had in mind when it introduced the Corsair Cooling Hydro Series H50 high-performance CPU cooler which is said to cool CPUs by 30%.

“Until today, most innovations in CPU cooling revolved around how to fit increasingly bulky and unmanageable heatpipe-based air coolers into a chassis,” said Jim Carlton, Vice President of Marketing for Corsair, “The new Hydro Series H50 changes the game, packing an incredible amount of cooling into a much more compact solution and delivering better performance than even high-end, dual-fan CPU coolers that barely squeeze into a system.”

You may see a lot of these in the market but none of them may be carrying a marquee name that typifies reliability and durability. Don’t make that mistake. It is best to spend on peripherals that have a proven track record and Corsair certainly lives up to that billing. Check out the video.

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Telegent Systems goes up a notch in its business services as they are scheduled to demo their first netbook and all-in-one PC carrying their marquee free-to-air TV. The products are scheduled to be unveiled at Computex in Taiwan, giving onlookers a first class glimpse on the latest technological offering using the said technology.

By embedding the hybrid TV feature, Topstar’s netbook and all-in-one PC designs improve PC TV usability and feature access while enabling the broadest coverage across both digital and analog broadcast networks. Topstar’s 18″ all-in-one PC is designed from inception for hybrid TV, with the entire system optimized to deliver industry-leading TV performance.

“The high performance, low power and small size of Telegent’s PC TV technology has for the first time enabled us to reliably embed high quality hybrid TV in our designs, simplifying the addition of this desirable but technologically complex feature,” said Mr. Xiaobo Wu, chief executive officer of Topstar. “This opens up new opportunities for Topstar to leverage the embedded TV feature to differentiate our product offerings and expand our reach into overseas markets.”

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Tags: air tv, broadcast networks, Business, Computex, Desktop PCs, digital and analog, Laptops, netbook, pc tv, telegent systems, tv feature, tv technology

Back in February, Windows 7 was rumored to be hitting retail sometime in September. Well, Microsoft has just release official word that the OS’ final version will in fact be available to the public on October 22nd.

So, come October 22nd, we will finally get the chance to see if Microsoft will be able to break free of its tarnished reputation due to early versions of Windows Vista.

In reality I think it will go something like this: Windows enthusiasts will love it, Mac enthusiasts will hate it and Linux enthusiasts will laugh at both of them.

Read (WSJ)

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Once again, Kingston Technology has made another first by offering the first 12GB Triple-Channel DDR3 HyperX 1600MHz Memory Kit for Intel Core i7 systems. Kingston has had that knack of being the first to offer new memory modules such as the 2GB and the 4GB, memory chips important to support the latest Intel Core processors.

“Our latest kit of three was tested with great success on the Asus P6T Deluxe motherboard and runs at a speedy 1600MHz to take full advantage of the memory controller on the Core i7 processor for unmatched performance.” - Mark Tekunoff, senior technology manager, Kingston

The 12GB kit is the largest kit available to date in the HyperX family of triple-channel memory solutions. Smaller capacity kits are available that support frequencies of up to 2GHz. The Kingston HyperX is backed by a lifetime warranty.

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We are all aware that quality audio has reached the demands of PC users today. And to make that possible, two companies banded together to deliver a sensational PC that is sure to adhere towards these issues and demands.

DTS, Inc. announces a partnership with ASUSTeK Computer Inc., the leader in the personal computer industry, bringing to market – for the first time ever — enthusiast and mainstream retail motherboards featuring DTS Surround Sensation UltraPC. It’s available to the public worldwide. According to ASUSTeK the P5Q Turbo and the latest M4 Series are fine examples of ASUS motherboards that are adopting these technologies and are just the start of many motherboards to come that will provide users with astounding sound clarity.

“Millions of people around the globe will now have access to the highest quality surround sound experience even when listening on two channel stereo headphones or speakers,” said David H. Tan, Vice President Product Management and North America Licensing, DTS, Inc. “We are pleased to be partners with such a forward looking company as ASUSTeK, which understands that consumers want the ultimate entertainment experience from their computing products.”

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While many people are talking about the App Store hitting one billion downloads, Slacker Radio reports that it has surpassed the 1 million download mark for the BlackBerry Smartphones as well. BlackBerry enthusiasts cite many reasons for choosing Slacker, including a music library with four times as many songs and the high-fidelity audio on Slacker vs. the inferior mono audio of a leading competitor.

In addition, Slacker offers the only Personal Radio application that enables listeners to store their favorite stations on their memory card so they can listen whether they are connected to a wireless network or not. Cached stations provide better application performance and reduce battery requirements by as much as five times.

BlackBerry smartphone owners can create their own custom stations with all of their favorite artists and songs or listen to over 100 expert-programmed Slacker stations. Listeners can also read detailed artist biographies, album reviews and lyrics for songs, providing a powerful resource for music discovery.

The Slacker Radio App for BlackBerry smartphones is available as a free download on BlackBerry App World or by visiting Slacker.com from your BlackBerry(R) Browser.

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When it comes to computer use, keyboards used as the main interface may not be relevant but when you mention Logitech, you know it has to be something different. Logitech for Business today introduced the Logitech Comfort Wave 450 keyboard – the latest in a line of keyboards, mice, webcams and headsets especially designed for businesses.

Logitech for Business offers computer peripherals and accessories that help companies adapt to the evolving face of the workspace. For businesses that want to get the most out of their IT expenditures and their workforce, Logitech for Business is ready for what businesses need right now. With its acclaimed Wave design, the Comfort Wave 450 keyboard delivers natural and adjustable comfort for people working with a desktop computer or a notebook PC in a docking station or notebook riser.

The Logitech Comfort Wave 450 keyboard is expected to be available in the U.S. and Europe in April for a suggested resale price of $39.99 (U.S.).

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Western Digital is at it again! Wanting to be the aggressive company in the world of hard disk manufacturing, they have released another first with their 2 Terabyte Hard Drives with Next-Generation GreenPower Technology.

Combining industry-leading 64 MB cache, dual processors, and increased areal density, WD RE4-GP hard drives yield twice the processing power resulting in as much as 25 percent performance improvement over the previous generation.

WD’s GreenPower technology platform is the first 3.5-inch hard drive platform designed with power savings as the primary attribute. These drives reduce average drive power consumption by up to 50 percent over currently available competitors’ drives and are ultra-cool and quiet, all while delivering solid performance.

The new WD RE4-GP 2 TB hard drive provides enterprise-class reliability for storage-hungry applications, such as cloud-computing infrastructure, large-scale data centers, data archive and tape replacement systems, commercial video surveillance and digital video editing houses, with an energy- and money-saving solution that combats the challenges facing the enterprise IT sector — limited available drive slots, maximum capacity required, and limited power and budget. Addressing the growing high-capacity enterprise market, WD RE4-GP 2 TB drives are reliability-rated at 1.2 million hours MTBF (mean time before failure) in high duty cycle environments.

The WD RE4-GP 2 TB hard drive (model WD2002FYPS) is available from select e-tailers and distributors. MSRP is $329.00 (U.S.). The WD RE4-GP 2 TB will also be shown by WD partners AMCC (booth number SL13007) and Promise (booth number SL12008) at the NAB Show in Las Vegas, NV.

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Tags: Accessories, Desktop PCs, digital video editing, Portable Devices, power consumption, terabyte hard drives, video surveillance, wd partners

Logitech-owned 3DConnexion has now created a 3D mouse that allows for superb comfort with minimum disruptions to users. Referred to as the “SpacePilot Pro,” this 3D mouse includes better Navigation for MCAD, new dual-function QuickView Navigation keys (five) and a one-touch 32-view access. The color LCD display allocates listing function-key assignments, access to email, calendar and task lists.

Furthermore, users can move in three dimensions at the same time, thanks to the six-degrees Cof-freedom sensor technology used in the mouse. The 3Dconnexion 3D mouse is compatible with XP and Vista, Solaris 8 and 10 and varieties of Linux. Retails for around $500.00

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Have you gotten your first SSD already or is it still to expensive to get one? It might be a good idea to wait since SSDs will get only better and hopefully cheaper in the near future. Samsung has a new SSD, one that’s able to do some self-encrypting as information gets saved on it. It’s supposed to be the first SSD capable of doing that. It will be come with Wave’s EMBASSY management software and it will come in three versions, 64GB, 128GB and 256GB at first. Will Dell bring the first self-encrypting SSDs or will anyone else hurry to get them too?

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Perhaps your immune system isn’t up to par with what it should be or perhaps you just want to take every precaution you can to keep germs out of your work space. Or maybe you’re just sick of pulling out each and every key to get your keyboard squeaky clean.

Either or, you should check out Medigenic’s Infenction Control keyboard and mouse combo designed for use in hospitals. Apparenly this thing has the ability to decipher when there are harmful germs on its surface and has a flashing reminder light to notify you of it. Heck, it even has a feature that allows the user to disable the keys for a quick clean up. You know, incase you sneeze or spill radioactive chemicals on it, the usual.

You can pick this keyboard up now for $140 and the mouse for $80. Hey, nobody said staying healthy is cheap, right?

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While many companies are focusing on laptops, Acer has divided its attention and started offering business-based desktops. Acer America, the third largest vendor in the PC market, today announced that the Acer Veriton X270 series of business desktop PCs are available in the North American commercial channel. Offering multi-core power and high data security in a compact design, the Veriton X270 delivers the speed, flexibility and reliability to take on demanding business applications.

The Veriton X270 leverages a choice of Intel processors, including Intel Core 2 Duo, high-performance Serial ATA hard disk technology and DDR2 memory for quick and efficient multi-tasking between email, spreadsheets and presentations. NVIDIA GeForce 7100 graphics with PureVideo HD technology provide superior picture quality and crisp streaming media, which is increasingly important for video-conferencing.

Specs:

• Up to an Intel Core™ 2 Duo Processor (Up to 95 W)
• Integrated NVIDIA GeForce 7100 and nForce 630i Graphics
• Up to 4GB DDR2 557/800 MHz SDRAM (Single Channel Support on Two DIMMs)
• Serial ATA Hard Disk Up to 500GB(2)
• SuperMulti with Labelflash™ Technology
• Low-Profile Expansion Slots: One PCI Express x16, One PCI Express x1, Two PCI 2.3
• Gigabit LAN
• Genuine Windows Vista Business
• Microsoft Office Professional 2007 (60-Day Trial)
• Embedded High-Definition Audio With 5.1-Channel Surround Sound Support

The Veriton X270 desktop PCs are now available in North America via Acer authorized resellers with prices beginning at US$399. The Veriton X270 desktop PCs come with a standard one year limited warranty with limited on-site service.

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Psystar seems not to care about Apple despite their ongoing quarrel. The company has launched a new Open (3) Mac clone desktop. In case you want one you can expect it to come with a processor ranging from a 2.8GHz Core2Duo E7400 up to a 2.53GHz Core2Quad Q8200, up to 4GB of memory, 1TB of storage, a NVIDIA GeForce 9500GT and a 6x Blu-ray burner. Prices start at $599, but a high-end version of the Open (3) will cost you around $2,000. For that price you’d be much better off with an original, don’t you think?

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The Adamo we’ve just seen is not going to be the only thin laptop Dell is going to launch. In fact a slim netbook has been leaked, the Dell Adamo 9 which should be a 9-inch ultra-slim and ultra-portable computer. Besides the Adamo 9, another new Dell all-in-one PC has been leaked, the 22-inch Studio One 22. We have no specs ready for you, but at least you know what’s coming in the near future.

via Dell

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If your mind says iMac but your wallet says something totally different, then you might enjoy ASUS’s Eee Top which is available for pre-order at Amazon. The Eee Top will offer a 15.6-inch touchscreen, a 1.6GHz Atom processor, 1GB of memory, a 160GB hard drive and Windows XP on board. The desktop is coming in either white or black and it will only cost you $599.99.

via eee pc blog

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