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Microsoft to Rescue Windows 8 with “Blue”

Microsoft has heard user gripes  and is seeking to rectify Windows 8 complaints. The Software Giant announced on Tuesday that it will release a substantial update to Windows 8, internally codenamed “Blue.”

The Wall Street Journal  reports that the update will be available later this year in time  for the holidays. Windows President Tami Reller claims Microsoft is planning to showcase Blue to the public.

“Microsoft executives will make two sets of relevant disclosures in coming weeks … First up soon will be details about pricing, packaging and an official name.”

Reller with a Windows 8 tablet

Reller also said that a second Blue update is expected before June. Microsoft experts and enthusiasts were betting on the first update before June… we now know that there will be two updates, the second occurring near BUILD conference. The final Blue will be released to consumers near holiday season.

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How to Download a Torrent

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Difficulty:  Moderately Easy          Time: Little to Much

English: A download symbol.

(Photo credit: Wikipedia)

So you want to enter the confusing world of Torrents. Yep, it’s a dangerous and thrilling universe. Here’s how to get started. Note: We do not endorse the use of Torrent files to steal copyrighted material

  • First, you need to install a Torrent Client, a program that allows you to open and download torrent files. Here are a few examples of Torrent clients.
  •  utorrent
  • and bit torrent   

       

  •  Now you have to go to a Torrent website. There are many… so choose one…… now browse for the  song, book, or other file you want. The largest Torrent  website is Piratebay.
  • Great! Now that you have found the file in the torrent website, make sure it is not protected by copyright law:), Look for the little red magnet icon and click on Get this Torrent.  This is the fastest method of downloading the torrent.
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  • The torrent client will now begin to download your file.
  • Always get the file that has been the most downloaded; make sure it has the most seeders, which indicates the file is most likely valid and contains no viruses.
  • Wait patiently and then you are done.
  • Please note that torrents are meant to be used responsibly. We are not responsible if copyright law punishes you for downloading files with copyright.
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The Best of Apple Maps Fails and iOS 6 Fails

Apple Maps, Wi-fi bugs, LTE bugs, battery problems….. and on and on… let’s just say these are plain and simple FAILS!  So for sake of interest ( and laughter) we compiled the best photos of Apple Maps fails and iOS bugs. Here goes:

Turn left into the water.

Turn left into the water….? Huh?

Some parts of Clapham, London appear to be censored.

Some parts of Clapham, Londo, are … ahem… censored.

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Yah… it’s embarrassing but, it’s not our fault.

“Il Duomo di Milano” the most important square in Milan, italy, was bombard …..

Beautiful town square in Milan, is… torn to shreds.

Location Robbins‎ Tennessee‎ 37852<br /> United States, This river is off the maps! iOS 6 Maps that is. :)” src=”<a href=http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mb8p1w3d2X1rhptwbo1_1280.jpg&#8221;>

Sorry, this has no explanation… we are as baffled as you.

Hmmm…. touche.

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Those using iOS6 get special treatment….

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Ooops…  Did NASA just compliment Apple???tumblr_matiy5Sf1v1rhptwbo1_1280

Right side: Correct  ;    Left side:  Apple Maps

Acer Aspire V5

Bottom Line

Meant to be the perfect road-tripper, the Acer Aspire V5 delivers impressive performance on a 15in frame

Decent touch screen, sturdy aluminum frame, roomy hard drive, speedy CPU

Weak battery performance

Size & Weight

Weight : 5.29lbs

Size:  15.6 in

acer aspire v5Display

Display Type:     15.6in TFT active matrix LED

Resolution:  1366×768 

OS

OS:   Microsoft Windows 8

Processor

Memory:    8GB

Memory Type: SSDR3 SDRAM

Processor:  Intel 3rd Gen Core i5 3317U / 1.7 GHz

Core:  Dual-Core

Cache:  3MB

Hyper-threading: Yes

Storage

Hard Drive:  750GB

Hard Drive RPM: 5400 rpm

Ports & Connections

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USB :   1x  USB 3.0

           2x USB 2.0

2-in-1 card reader:   1 Port

HDMI : 1 Port

VGA : 1 Port

Ethernet: 1 Port

Battery

# of Battery Cells :  4

Battery Capacity : 2500 mAh

Battery Chemistry :  Lithium-ion

 

Multimedia

Speakers:   Stereo

Headphone Jack:   3.5 mm jack Built-in

Microphone:   Built-in

 

aspire v5Keyboard

Type: Built-in Keyboard

Track Pad: Multi-gesture track pad

Sensors & Extras

Bluetooth:  Yes ( 4.0 )

More Info

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Images courtesy of Acer

 

Communications

  • Wireless 802.11a/g/n,
    Bluetooth