As I noted earlier this week, I’ve begun using a MacBook (the basic white model) and keeping a log of my experiences. Because this system has a mere 1GB of RAM, I was curious to get a sense of how thrifty OS X Leopard is when it comes to memory usage. I was especially curious [...]

Microsoft, today, has released a patch for it’s Windows Operating Systems. The patch released on Thursday is to resolves the vulnerability in server service which could allow remote code execution. This patch is released out of the cycle just after one week of releasing the regular updates. The patch is rated critical for Windows 2000, [...]

I came across an interesting article on ZDNet in which the author writes how Apple QuickTime does not play 1080p H.264 QuickTime movies properly even on a high end Windows Vista based PC whereas Mac Mini plays it perfectly. The same thing happened to me a couple of days ago when I tried to play [...]

The Register has reported that Microsoft has given the OEMs 6 more months to allow downgrading of computers running Windows Vista Ultimate to Windows XP. The OEMs can now offer downgrading until July 31, 2009. The earlier deadline was January 31, 2009. The OEMs want this to be even extended further. Does this mean that [...]

Yahoo has launched a new beta version of Yahoo News. The new version has a new wider layout which needs less scrolling and the items are now placed in such a way that they get the attention of visitors. Readers can opt in for the version they like. Switching between the versions is a breeze [...]

Etymologically speaking, the word Vista means ‘view’ or ‘prospect’. This leads us to the first major feature of Windows Vista and a big advantage of it over Windows XP, that is its sophisticated appearance. It does not at all prove to be an eye sore of any sort. Even the colour scheme of the Windows is a [...]