Two weeks ago, Dianne Kelley started a class-action lawsuit against Microsoft alleging the software company is engaging in deceptive practices by branding new computers with a Windows Vista Capable logo even if they could only run Vista Home Basic. Although Microsoft strongly refutes Kelley’s claims, the threat of a lawsuit may have caused the software… Continue reading Microsoft Redefines “Vista Capable”

Apple has announced it has sold the 100 millionth iPod – the first iPod was sold five and a half years ago, in November 2001. Since then Apple has introduced more than 10 new iPod models, including five generations of iPod, two generations of iPod mini, two generations of iPod nano and two generations of… Continue reading Apple Sells 100 Millionth iPod!

It was announced, yesterday, that the popular multi-theaded instant messaging client, Gaim, has undergone a name change. The new name, Pidgin, comes after years of secret discussions and legal issues with internet giant, AOL. The issues revolved around the name “Gaim” and AOL’s defense of their “AIM” trademark. The developers explain in their blog: Many… Continue reading Popular IM, Gaim, Forced to Change Name

So you want to get into link exchanging, but no one wants to trade with you because your pagerank sucks? You can now use a technique known as 302 Google Jacking to spoof a google pagerank 10. 1. Buy a domain. 2. 301 Redirect the domain either in your .htaccess, PHP header (anything server side)… Continue reading Trick To Get Google Pagerank 10

Google Incorporated is now providing free tools designed to make it easy for people to share their local geographical knowledge by creating customized maps that can assemble information from a variety of sources. Thousands of hybrid maps are already available on the Web, documenting everything from local housing markets to active volcanoes. Google has simplified… Continue reading Create Your Own Google Maps