The Register recently ran a story about Windows Vista‘s inability to copy, delete and move files without stalling indefinitely. Here’s the sample screen shot: As you can see, copying 168MB of data to a CD takes more than 131 years. So, start burning now and let future generations finalise the disc for you. Technorati Tags:… Read More »
Just when you thought Microsoft has passed on the baton to hard-hitting Steve Ballmer, the company suddenly went soft on alleged pirates of Windows Vista. The software giant is abandoning a system that disables programs on a user’s computer if it suspects that the software is pirated. Instead, it is opting for a gentler approach… Read More »
InternetNews.com reported today that a number of Seagate’s Maxtor Basics hard drives were shipped with a virus that searches for passwords for online games and sends them to a server located in China. Seagate said the problem products originated from its subcontractor’s factory in China, although the company did not disclose the stage in the… Read More »
I’ve come across a nifty utility for you to find out about your character based on your age. Several people have tried it and it seems quite accurate. Download it here. Technorati Tags: age character calculation Excel
It’s a con job:You cannot name or rename any folder in your computer as “con” (or “CON”). Bush’s cover-up:1. Open a new Notepad file2. Type “Bush hid the facts” (without the quote marks)3. Save it under any name4. Close the file and reopen it. What do you see? How to pass a typing test:1. Open… Read More »
Still using Windows Vista? You should upgrade to a really cool new version. It’s called Windows Really Good Edition, or WindowsRG. Related story:Microsoft to update Vista next year Technorati Tags: Windows Vista upgrade Windows Really Good Edition WindowsRG spoof