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HTC Home Brings the HTC Weather Widget to Windows 7
If you've ever had a HTC phone you probably have liked the Android user interface, known under the name HTC Sense. This interface contains a nice widget particular time and prognosis that will surely be pleased to know that is available for Windows.
HTC Home 1.1 is the first final version of this widget for Windows. The application has different types of settings:
• Alternating different wallpapers depending on the season, weather or time of day.
• Resize the widget to taste.
• Meter widget in the taskbar.
• Switch on and off animations.
• Relocate reporting of forecasts.
Finally, just say that is only compatible with Windows Vista and Windows 7, with the need to have Microsoft. NET 3.5 (or higher).
Download: HTC Home 1.1 (Windows)
Via: LifeHacker
Hackers target Microsoft Windows XP support system
Windows XP is a product with a large user base. Despite being an old operating system there are millions of users around the world whose primary operating system to Windows XP. In recent days have seen an unprecedented rise in attacks is concerned: the target of these attacks is precisely the Microsoft operating system.
Microsoft has reported that the attacks have been more than 10,000 PCs, but now the figure may be much higher since not found a solution to this problem.
A Google engineer reported finding a vulnerability in Windows XP to be allowed total control of a PC, using the capacities of this to receive help from another computer remotely.
Researchers from security firms like Trend Micro, say it is a serious problem for many developers of malware and viruses are being targeted on users of Windows XP. It is expected that in next few hours there is a more specific answer from Microsoft.
This breach of security does not affect Windows Vista or Windows 7.
Vía gHacks
Link Hackers target Microsoft Windows XP support system
Rumor: Windows Live Messenger for iPhone
It seems that Microsoft ultimately decided to take the decision to develop a version of its instant messenger for iPhone OS, and is filtered out the network the first screenshots of the application.
Since Windows Live Messenger to iPhone, obviously, we chat with our contacts, receive and send photos (either from our gallery or on the camera phone) and use all the features offered by the desktop version for your social network.
So far there were some third-party alternatives, such as: Nimbuzz (free application), IM + ($ 10) and Trillian ($ 5).
Via: TUAC
Moo0 Multi Desktop - more than one desktop with a single screen
An interesting application that we present today, yes, only for computers with Windows installed, either Windows XP, Vista or Windows 7. The issue is that many users want to work with multiple screens at once, but often, the economic issue or simply space the workplace can be a drawback.
But what do you think if you have got up to 4 desktops to work with a single screen? That is exactly what allows you to Moo0 MultiDesktop, an application to install on your computer, you will change your desktop using keyboard shortcuts (Ctrl + 1 to 4) or simplemnete clicking with the mouse pointer over the bar will appear in the Windows taskbar. It's that simple. As always, we try to bring you free applications and Moo0 MultiDesktop not going to be less.
Add labels to files with TaggTool
TagTool is a program that can classify and sort the files easily, based on tags or labels in order to keep the information. In fact this way of working is very comfortable and has been very successful when implemented on sites like Delicious, where users can add multiple labels to the entries stored.
Files to accommodate this way have several advantages, such as the ability to add multiple labels to a file, to keep better order. Since the application can search files by tags, do not expect to be build a central index, which would take longer.
Within the section there TagTool search lets you locate files quickly, and even runs faster than Windows search. In fact there is a TagTool integration with Windows Explorer, allowing you to add labels with a few clicks.
There is also a desktop widget which gives immediate access to the search function, which is very handy. This application costs $ 29.99 but there is a trial period of 30 days.
Link TaggTool
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10% of computers worldwide already have Windows 7
Microsoft is taking huge advantage in the market for operating systems. Although alternatives such as Linux or Mac OS X users have gained more recent times, Windows is still king, by far. Surprising news comes from Microsoft, it is reported to have sold over 100 million licenses of Windows 7 around the world.
That is an impressive figure as it represents around 10% of all computers on the planet with Windows 7 as the primary operating system. And in the end things have gone well for Microsoft Windows Vista who saw a flop but which were good things served to make way for the successor to Windows XP, at least in popularity.
After six months of launching Windows 7 (launched on October 22, 2009), Microsoft has made a profit close to 14 billion dollars ($ 14.000 million) recorded until March 31, 2010 which is no doubt a successful product after several slips that left many angry users.
Microsoft still can do many things well, and has been demonstrated. Regardless of the fans and haters of Windows, the shareholders of the company based in the state of Washington must be more than happy.
Link Windows 7 Blog
Vía Lifehacker
DuckCapture - makes screenshots in 3 different forms
If anything I miss when I go from Mac to Windows is the power to perform screen captures with the comfort that allows me the first and is able to make the catch of a particular region is most useful at the same time, the heaviest sometimes conducted daily.
The other way is to make a screenshot and have to go by selecting the part you want and cut image, but DuckCapture simplify your work and once installed, will appear in the taskbar icon application where once clicking on it will not appear possible three catches to be made:
1.Captura specific region
2.Captura window
3.Captura full screen
With this application you will save a lot happened, and once selected the option that interests us, all will be saved in the folder you choose. But if you still do not seem practical at all, DuckCapture lets you choose the key combination you want to launch the kind of catch you want. "The best part? it is Freeware.
Via: Cybernet News
More information and download: DuckCapture
PCiPod - Transfer files between your iPod / iPhone to your PC easily
Want an easy way to move files from your PC to your iPod / iPhone or vice versa easily? With PCiPod have it easy. We know that with iTunes installed you can do, but many people who mess up when you synchronize the content between computer and player / phone.
That's why, that we can have a simple interface used to transfer files between the two teams is paramount for many users. Although need to have iTunes installed on your version 8.0 at least PCiPod enables you to perform operations more agile and with much less complication.
As we have said, you can also download the files on your PC and delete the contents of the player that does not interest you. PCiPod is completely free and you can download it here.
Via: Life Rocks 2.0
MonitorSwitch - moves much faster windows across multiple monitors
If you are a working with several screens on your computer settings, surely move windows from one monitor to another will is something heavy. Now move this to another screen, this leave it here and always have to be dragged one at a time.
With MonitorSwitch, and do not need the drag. This free application, once installed on your Windows computer, you added on the top bar of any software title, two items with two cursors, which run the same as you would when you drag a window, but without making the move.
Also, if you press the right mouse button / mouse, you'll also have added two more titles: "move window to next monitor" or "move window to previous monitor." Simple program that really saves you some time and will make it easier to work with multiple monitors.
Intel AppUp(SM) Center Beta Adds Open Source Availability, Expands to Europe
The Intel Application Store, AppUp Center for Windows and Linux under the Atom platform, opens its doors for users of Moblin, the company's operating system. While current users in the U.S. and Canada already have access, not until the 31th of March 2010, when European users can access and among some of the fortunate countries is Spain.
Moreover, the Intel AppUp Center is also thinking of the future platform MeeGo, where Maemo and Moblin systems go hand in hand and compete directly with Apple's AppStore or Google's Android Market.
Moreover, it is normal that Intel wants to access other markets and the growth in use of this equipment worldwide is quite delicious to do business everywhere and think of Meegan, also is interesting because we can certainly see a confrontation between 3 shortly. We'll see how they behave anyway equipment including the new hybrid system for Nokia / Intel.
PenSecurity, securely manages USB drives on your computer
USB sticks are a great way to convey information quickly and easily. But then again, that too has its "disadvantages". Without realizing it in a couple of seconds, someone can connect a memory in your computer and steal a large amount of information. I do not even be said of the many threats that spread through these devices.
To protect ourselves from these potential hazards there PenSecurity. It is a very simple tool that offers .various security features to manage USB devices that connect to our team
The application can block write-all units, thus preventing anyone to steal information using his memory. It also prevents the automatic execution of files, thus preventing the entry of viruses and other malware that spreads via USB sticks.
Without doubt an excellent tool we can use to supplement our antivirus. PenSecurity is free and supports Windows XP/Vista/7.
Windows 7: more than 90 million licences sold
Windows 7 represents a turning point in modern history of Windows: dragging criticism generated by his predecessor, Windows Vista, Microsoft made a huge effort to produce a version of its operating system, which again was liked by users, many of them, customers of many years of the Redmond company. And although it was doubted that Windows 7 could straighten the road, this product has proven to be good.
Not only is the number of licenses, but the attitude of many people to this new version of Windows. According to a company spokesman, Brandon LeBlanc, Windows 7 has been the fastest operating system has been sold in Microsoft's history, which shows the pleasure and acceptance of many people, he hoped that Windows 7 would be so good as we were told it would be.
It seems to me that Windows 7 is a stable and much improved version of what is seen in addition to being fast, is very pleasing to the eye, and go that has enhanced the experience of user interfaces easier to use.
Link Windows 7: More than 90 Million Copies Sold!
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