Friday, January 21, 2011

Windows 7 SP1 Around the Corner

If you’ve been holding off upgrading to Windows 7 until Service Pack 1 arrives then your wait may finally be coming to an end. That’s right folks, Windows 7 SP1 is on its way, likely within days.

Mozilla has barred a Skype extension for Firefox, accusing it of causing 40,000 browser crashes a week and of dramatically slowing page-load times.

A slew of cell phones and wireless options are cropping up geared to the last untapped wireless horizon: senior citizens. Though senior-friendly phones aren't new, their lower prices and variety are. A recent price skirmish among wireless companies means that seniors can get an easy-to-use cell phone along with cheap service to go with it.

Are 10 inches better than 7? Or are they just too much to handle? Conversely, are 7 inches too few to do the job well? The debate rages on as the world prepares for an onslaught of Android tablets and the RIM PlayBook tablet this spring, a year after the iPad shipped and created a whole new category of computing.

This is a free web service and application called My Fitness Pal to help with your weight-loss goals. Don't let the lame name fool you; this is a really great tool. If you tend to be a little obsessive-compulsive like me, you'll love being able to keep all the details about your food intake and exercise program organized and at your fingertips. You can create an account and join up for free.

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