Google Has A Solution For Internet Explorer: Turn It Into Chrome

People hate IE6; they’ve made that abundantly clear on the web. Unfortunately, plenty of people are still stuck using it for reasons such as their work not letting them upgrade. So Google is doing something about it.

Chrome Frame is a new browser plug-in developed by Google to give you a Chrome browsing experience inside of Internet [...]

Microsoft fix broadcast flag snaffu

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Engadget report that:

Vista Media Center users got a rude awakening a few weeks ago when they were unable to record some of the favorite programs on NBC. What really got us scratching our head, is that unlike the normal improperly flagged content cable customers have grown all to accustomed to, this one affected [...]

Microsoft Demo Multi-Touch Windows 7

OK, this really is like Vista with a multi-touch interface slapped on it. It look somewhat similar to some of the “Surface” demo that I have seen around (especially the playing with virtual water)

I think they are trying to show that they too can come up with a multi-touch OS. They must have intelligence telling them that Apple is about to release something similar and they want to make sure people had seen it first from MS. Good tactic MS. Continue reading Microsoft Demo Multi-Touch Windows 7

Joost looking for Plug-In developer with OSX/Linux experience

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I was looking through Joost web site tonight and noticed a link for a Plug-In Developer.

I taught, this look like something that might be linked to the possible future video web site. So I went ahead and followed the link. I noticed something interesting in the “Desired” section:

  • Experience of OSX or Linux installation and configuration would be an advantage.
  • Experience with scripting applications including FLASH.

Continue reading Joost looking for Plug-In developer with OSX/Linux experience

How to convert MKV to M4V for easy XBOX 360 streaming from Mac OSX

OK, I am going to write a simple howto on how I personally convert my HD 720p BT MKV into something that the XBOX 360 can playback.

I know, I should use an Apple TV instead… but frankly I can’t. I am using Microsoft MCE in my house to run my TV and I employ 2 [...]

XBOX 360 Power Supply Nightmare: The conclusion

OK, you might recall my saga with Microsoft XBOX support for my XBOX 360 power supply.

I am happy to report that I now have my power supply replacement. I finally pushed hard enough on the support team to be put in touch with a nice supervisor that took personal care of my case. He [...]

Xbox 360 Spring Update 2008 Feature list leaked

Kotaku report that an alleged and wholly unconfirmed list of changes included in the “Q2 2008″ update was sent to them:

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1. Option to delay sign-in to Xbox LIVE upon booting console (to allow user to set Online Status).
2. Option to promote Child Account from Family Settings.
3. Disallow Child Accounts (over 18) to override Family Settings [...]

XBOX 360 Power Supply Nightmare!

OK, I know this is most likely an isolated case but come on Microsoft!

Story begin on Feb 11 2008 when I found my XBOX 360 to not power up any more ;-( OK, so I call the support number and I am given instruction to ship the defective power supply along with all power cables [...]

New iTunes Canadian TV content leaves me cold

Apple® today announced that hit television programming from Canada’s top networks, US broadcasters and the National Hockey League (NHL) is now available for CAN$1.99 per episode from the iTunes® Store in Canada (www.itunes.ca). iTunes customers can choose from Canadian-produced favorites such as the top-rated, award-winning “Corner Gas” from CTV, smash hit comedy “Little Mosque on the [...]

TV to make its debut on iTunes Canada this week

TV shows on iTunes have proven to be rather popular, even with little foibles like losing NBC and all of its shows. So far, only the US and UK have been able to purchase individual (or seasons of) shows through the iTunes Store, but we’ve heard rumblings for quite some time that licensing deals were being [...]