On October 25th, 2001, marks the beginning of Windows XP, the most successful (one might say overly successful) OSes ever created for its time. It was so successful that even after 10 years, many computers still run Windows XP. So I thank Windows XP for it’s long servitude for the past 10 years, and many best wishes to be put in the grave to Rest In Peace.
For those still using Windows XP, please upgrade to Windows 7 or buy a new computer with Windows 7? Let’s all help Windows XP rest in peace.
Very simply, just follow the steps:
If you’ve already installed Parallels 7 guest tools without editing the boot flags and you’re getting black screen when booting into Windows 8, just add the boot flags as described in Step 2. Now you can play with your Windows 8 on Parallels 7.
Microsoft just released a refreshed version of the Kinect for Windows SDK Beta Refresh.
What’s in the Kinect for Windows SDK Beta Refresh?
At Microsoft Worldwide Partner Conference 2011, take a sneak peek at next step in private cloud computing with just two of hundreds of new capabilities coming in the next version of Windows Server, internally code-named “Windows Server 8.” Go to the 36:50 mark of this video for the demo.
Are you excited already?
Attention to all hackers! The Kinect for Windows SDK beta is now available for you to download! For those who don’t know, the Kinect for Windows SDK beta is a starter kit for applications developers that includes APIs, sample code, and drivers which enables the academic research and enthusiast communities to create rich experiences by using Microsoft Xbox 360 Kinect sensor technology on computers running Windows 7.
The Kinect for Windows SDK beta includes the following:
I think now I have a reason to buy the Microsoft Xbox 360 Kinect to use with my Windows 7.
1. Fujitsu Lifebook NH751
Fitted with a 17.3-inch Full HD screen ,the LIFEBOOK NH751 is powered by the Intel® Quadcore i7-2630QM and offers a phenomenal Blu-ray audio-visual experience via its built-in 1GB NVIDIA® graphics card and Optimus™ technology – culminating in the perfect balance between performance and battery life. Furthermore, there is also the unmatched surround sound quality, all thanks to the digital theatre system (DTS) and luxury 5.1 speakers. It is the first high-powered notebook to be launched by Fujitsu in Singapore that is designed specifically for hard-core gamers.
Technical Specifications:
Retail Price: $2,988
Price at Show: $2,788
Promotions: Free S$200 Cash Rebate + Free upgrade to 8GB RAM + Fujitsu MH330 Mini-Notebook total worth S$ 857 (Don’t Include Carrier Case)
2. Fujitsu Lifebook AH531 (Launching at The PC Show 2011)
The new Fujitsu LIFEBOOK AH531 offers an outstanding form and comprehensive features to suit the needs of value-conscious home users seeking a desktop alternative. Unparalleled in its offerings, the AH531 achieves perfection in mobility and entertainment at a value beyond comparison.
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3. Fujitsu Lifebook PH521 (Launching at The PC Show 2011)
Technical Specifications:
Suggested Retail Price: $899
Price at Show: $899
Promotions: Free Upgrade to 4GB RAM + Fujitsu External Optical Disk Drive total worth S$ 298 (Does not include Carrier Case)
Download Factsheet - FUJITSU0100 Factsheet PH521 (9Mar)
4. Fujitsu Lifebook T901 (Launching at The PC Show 2011)
The LIFEBOOK T901 Tablet PC paves a new way of optimizing mobile productivity. Enhanced with the Dual Digitizer feature and 13.3-inch SuperFine WideXGA display, the T901 gives business users the ultimate freedom of choice between a stylus pen or the use of your fingers on the screen. The bidirectional, high transmissive back-light LED screen also offers a 160 degree viewing angle. Change your Tablet PC experience with the LIFEBOOK T901.
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5. Fujitsu Lifebook LH 531
Technical Specifications:
Suggested Retail Price: $1,288
Price at Show: $999
Promotions: Free S$289 Cash Back Rebate + Free upgrade to 4GB RAM + Carrier Case worth a total of $447
Download Factsheet - LH531_Factsheet
6. Fujitsu Lifebook BH531
Technical Specifications:
Suggested Retail Price: $1,488
Price at Show: $1,388
Promotions: Free S$ 100 Cash Back Rebate + Free Upgrade to 6GB RAM + Carrier Case total worth S$328
Download factsheet - FUJITSU0108 BH531 Factsheet (Mar 23)
1. Toshiba Qosmio F7 – for superior gaming experience (NEW)
Toshiba Qosmio F750-1001X (part#s PQF75L-012002) – PC Show Price: $2,199
Toshiba Qosmio F750-1005X (part#s PQF75L-017002) – PC Show Price: $2,299
2. Toshiba Qosmio X770 – gaming in the third dimension (NEW)
The Qosmio X770 takes mobile gaming to the next level with the NVIDIA® 3DVision active shutter glasses technology
Toshiba Qosmio X770-1001X-glass 3D (part#s PSBY5L-00D00R) – PC Show Price: $3799
Nordkapp, a group of experienced designers, strategists and technologists, recently made available a downloadable Windows Phone 7 Cheat Sheet to help mobile interaction designers with designing Windows Phone 7 apps. This A3 size cheat sheet is based on Microsoft Windows Phone 7 Design Guideline document(s) with only the important bits, added some other comments and highlighted the parts that might come as a surprise of existing Symbian, iOS or Android designers and developers.
Extremely useful if you’re trying to design a proper app UI for Windows Phone 7. Head down to nordkapp.fi/blog/2011/05/wp7-for-designers-cheatsheet/ to download the cheat sheet.
This first video of Windows 8 – Building “Windows 8″ – is a series of videos over the next few months showcasing the new features of Windows 8. In this video, it shows the first look of the new Windows 8 user interface (UI) which covers the following features:
Look at that smooth buttery scrolling and several physics “bounce”. It really looks like nice merger of the Windows Phone 7 UI into the new Windows 8 UI. I would definitely love to see some of the new UI trickle back to Windows Phone 7. Thumbs up for creating a great user experience with the new Windows 8. Maybe Microsoft finally gets it. I can’t wait to get my hands on Windows 8 in September.
Microsoft just announced at their Windows 8 preview event at Computex 2011 in Taipei, Taiwan, that they will reveal everything about Windows 8 at their new conference called “BUILD“.
BUILD is a new event that shows modern hardware and software developers how to take advantage of the future of Windows. Learn how to work with the all new touch-centric user experience to create fast, fluid, and dynamic applications that leverage the power and flexibility of the core of Windows, used by more than a billion people around the world.
The details of the new BUILD conference are as follows:
Date: September 13th (Tuesday) to September 16th (Friday)
Place: Anaheim, California, USA
Who should be going?
If you are a contemporary developer, a geek who thrives on the newest and coolest, who loves the freedom of the web and the power of all devices from mobile to desktop, you need to join us to help BUILD the future.
For more information or to register, head over to www.buildwindows.com.