GOOD NEWS! WINDOWS 10 OFFERED AS FREE UPGRADE TO WINDOWS 7 AND WINDOWS 8 USERS EVEN IF YOUR SOFTWARE IS A PIRATED COPY

That's right a legitimate Windows 10 upgrade, even if your existing Windows 7 and Windows 8 OS isn't.


The biggest news is that the new OS will be completely free for current Windows 8.1 and Windows 7 users for its first year of availability—after that time period has expired, OS upgrades will presumably need to be paid for as they are currently (though Microsoft was less than clear on this point, it made no mention of a paid, Office 365-style subscription for Windows upgrades). The Windows 10 upgrade for Windows Phone 8.1 users will also be free. - Andrew Cunningham of arstechnica

Here's the fine print from the Windows 10 page on Microsoft's site: 

“It is our intent that most of these devices will qualify, but some hardware/software requirements apply and feature availability may vary by device. Devices must be connected to the internet and have Windows Update enabled. ISP fees may apply. Windows 7 SP1 and Windows 8.1 Update required. Some editions are excluded: Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 8/8.1 Enterprise, and Windows RT/RT 8.1. Active Software Assurance customers in volume licensing have the benefit to upgrade to Windows 10 Enterprise outside of this offer. We will be sharing more information and additional offer terms in coming months.”

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WINDOWS 10 UPGRADES WILL BE FREE, EVEN FOR PIRATES. NO JOKE - WIRED

WINDOWS 10 WILL BE A FREE UPGRADE FOR WINDOWS 7 AND WINDOWS 8 USERS - PCWORLD

Windows 10 free for all Windows 8.1 and 7 users for first year after release - arstechnica

Nifty Gadgets : ATiny USB Drive, a Mobile Signal Booster and the newest iPod Nano

TUFF-'N'-TINY™ USB Drive

 

TUFF-'N'-TINY™ 8GB USB Drive - Purple

Penny-thin and travel-tough, the Verbatim TUFF-‘N’-TINY™ USB Drive offers secure storage in one of the most compact, durable USB flash drives available.  Designed for everyday handling and resistant to dust, water and static discharges, this drive measures up to its name and is compatible with all USB ports.  It offers password security for Windows users and is enhanced for Windows® ReadyBoost™ for Windows 7 and Vista users.  Perfect for carrying the files you use every day, the TUFF-‘N’-TINY™ drive comes with key ring lanyard to attach to mobile phones or key rings.  Choose from capacities of 2GB, 4GB and 8GB. See for yourself how the Verbatim TUFF-‘N’-TINY™ sizes up!

Features & Benefits

• Tiny, rugged USB drive measures 1.19 x 0.5 x 0.06 inch
• Resistant to dust, water and static discharges
• Compatible with ALL USB ports
• Password security for Windows users
• Enhanced for Windows® ReadyBoost™
• Compatible with Windows 7, Vista, XP or 2000, Mac OS 9.x or higher, Linux kernel 2.6x or higher
• Bonus key ring lanyard for mobile phones or key rings
• Available in 2GB, 4GB and 8GB capacities

5BARz™ Mobile / Cellphone Booster

Poor mobile phone reception and dropped calls are problems for many mobile phone users -- and the problem is magnified with video downloads, cellular internet and 3G service offerings. CelLynx designs, manufactures and markets affordable, indoor cellular coverage enhancement solutions for significantly improving mobile phone coverage. CelLynxTM offers the industry’s first reliable one-piece, plug ‘n play mobile signal booster, 5BARz™. The CelLynx family of boosters significantly enhances your mobile phone reception, reduces or eliminates dropped calls and improves 3G and 4G services such as music and video downloads and cellular internet.

5BARz™ is the most affordable and reliable mobile phone booster and unlike all other solutions it requires no installation. 5BARz delivers:

• Easiest set-up -- just plug the unit in
• Stronger signals, better reception and faster internet (including 3G) in your car, home, office or your travel destination
• Works for all nationally advertised cell phone coverage plans

The CelLynx family of products also includes 5BARz™ @Home (available soon) our next plug ‘n play booster that enhances cell coverage to a larger area. While 5BARz is portable to your car, office and home office, it only covers one room. With 5BARz @Home you can increase cell phone coverage to potentially cover your entire home or office suite (up to 2,500 feet per unit, multiple units can work together for larger areas).
We are confident you’ll agree that no matter what weak coverage issues you face, CelLynx delivers the best product for you.

iPod Nano features camera

David Stephenson

Media Credit: Apple Inc.

It's safe to say that almost every college student has used, owned, or at least heard of the iPod. Even after almost ten years and the constant assaults of competitor's next "iPod killers," the simple click wheel design and easy to use iTunes software, still make the iPod the best selling digital music player year in and year out. If Apple continues to release devices like the newest generation of iPod Nanos, it's easy to see them repeating their dominance this year.

The most recognizable feature of the new Nano is a tiny video camera included on the back of the player. It allows you to record short standard definition videos that are transferred to iTunes where they can then be uploaded on Facebook or YouTube. This addition sets the Nano apart from other devices, but it does have its limitations.

Because of its miniature size and relatively small weight, holding the Nano while recording video can be awkward and can sometimes result in extremely shaky footage or getting a figure in the frame. The placement of the video camera also presents a problem because it is exactly where the Nano is supposed to be held and therefore extremely prone to finger prints or scratching.

Additionally, Apple's included iTunes software is great for organizing music and watching the videos you create on your computer, but when you want to share your videos on the Web, you'll have to upload to each Web site through an Internet browser since iTunes doesn't have an option to share videos online.

Besides the added video camera, the new Nano packs an impressive number of features for a device its size. Although the Nano is only available with storage of up to 16GB, small compared to the iPod classic or other larger music players, the inclusion of an FM tuner allows you to listen to new songs on the radio and even pause live radio, or purchase the track from iTunes. The new iTunes genius mixes are also available on the Nano, allowing the computer to quickly pick a playlist of similar songs to expose you to other songs might be interested in.

The light weight and size of the original Nano was extremely popular for exercising purposes, and this new generation Nano doesn't disappoint. Apple's voice over feature, when enabled, has the iPod read aloud the name of song and artist you're listening to so that you don't have to take your hands off the weights. For joggers, the Nano comes preloaded with fitness software from Nike that tracks your lap times and distance and syncs it with nikeplus.com so you can keep up with your routine.

Windows 7 Sales Up, But is it Really a Hit?

Ian Paul

The numbers are in and Windows 7 sales are strong, but with lagging PC sales and increased competition from other operating systems, is Windows in trouble? Apple recently reported one of its best quarters ever, and interest is high in current and future products coming out of Cupertino. Then there's the recent release of the latest Linux distribution, Ubuntu 9.10, and let's not forget pressure from Google Chrome OS, scheduled for release in the second half of next year. Put it all together, and we may be slowly approaching the end of Windows' dominance.

Windows 7 by the Numbers

Windows 7's U.S. sales were 234 percent higher over the first few days of its availabilty compared to Vista sales over a similar time period. But to get there, Microsoft had to go the extra mile and offer what were, by Microsoft standards, some deep discounts. The average selling price of Windows 7 Home Premium Upgrade was $76, according to market research firm NPD group, which is significantly less than the advertised presale price of $120. By comparison, the original preorder price tag to upgrade to Windows Vista Home Premium was $160 in 2007.

Despite these discounts, PC sales are lagging, down 6 percent compared to Vista's launch period. This may include a number of factors including the availability of other versions of Windows (XP and Vista), which NPD says made up 20 percent of computer sales during the Windows 7 sales, as well as the reluctance among Vista owners to buy another new computer after upgrading just a few years ago. But if Windows 7 is set to boost a lagging computer market, as some researchers believe, current PC sales may be some cause for concern.

Apple Growing

Earlier this year, Apple released its own updated operating system, Snow Leopard, which also saw a respectable increase in sales. NPD Group measured the new Mac OS' performance over a two-week period, and said Snow Leopard sales were more than double its predecessor, Leopard, over the time frame. Recently, Apple reported that sales for its Mac computers grew by 17 percent during the third quarter of 2009 compared to the same quarter in 2008.

The Linux Gang

But Apple isn't the only competition Microsoft has to worry about. Ubuntu, one of the world's more popular Linux distributions, recently launched its latest version, Ubuntu 9.10, and impressions about the new OS are largely positive. Of course, this is not the first time that a Linux OS has been praised, and seen as the Linux version that is finally ready for widespread adoption. But Ubuntu 9.10 does offer improved compatibility with peripheral hardware such as printers and scanners, there are a wide variety of available applications for the OS, and Ubuntu is absolutely free making it a significantly cheaper alternative to Windows.

Then there's Google's coming Linux-based OS alternative, called Google Chrome OS, that many tech pundits are excited about, but nobody's really sure what the new system will be able to do. But given current interest, Chrome OS could be a big hit when it debuts next year.
With so much variety in the world of the operating system, is Microsoft's dominance threatened? For the moment, no. Windows is still the dominant operating system in the U.S., but it is slowly losing market share to Apple, Linux and others. Microsoft is still the top for now, but for you there's never been a better time to try out an alternative to Windows.

November 7 is Windows 7 Day

Mark these days, folks - November 7 and 8, 2009!

Be at the SM North EDSA Cyberzone on those days and witness the Windows 7 big launch! We’ll have games and prizes, celebrities, demos and freebies! We’re giving away lots of goodies. Everyone gets a chance to bring home gadgets, goodies, maybe even laptops!


November 7 is Windows 7 day

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