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As stated a lot of times here at Web Talk, The next trend as far as computer technology is concerned will be netbooks and ultraportable computers. Microsoft seems to think the same way and, as a matter of fact, has decided to not let this cash cow go away by the time Windows 7 will be on shelves. In fact, it seems that  Windows 7 will have a so called  Started/Home edition which, despite nothing has been officially said by Microsoft, has been specifically tailored to be installed on netbooks and ultraportable devices. Here is a technical table containing Windows 7 system requirements for netbooks. Continue reading »

Recently, I have come across an excellent website collecting all the good free resources scattered in the Internet. In this specific case I am not talking about software, applications or other goodies like this, but real, free ebooks costing nothing to you! The website is called  GetFreeeBooks.com and its a real gold mine for those people who like reading ebooks! Here is a small  selected list of the best resources available on such a great website. Continue reading »

If you frequently get emails written in a foreign language in your Microsoft Outlook email client software or  if you have to translate Office Word documents, here is a nice, freeware add-on which is going to be quite useful to you. As a matter of fact, it helps you translate foreign emails or documents in a couple of clicks. Continue reading »

As you know, writing and sharing your email on the Internet is not safe and wise anymore. As a matter of fact, there are special bots and spiders (also known as email harvesters) which collect email addresses on the Internet with the primary goal of sending tons of spam. That’s why you can not write your email on blogs or social networks such as Skype, Twitter or Facebook. But then, how can you share (and at the same time protect) your email with the world and the people you care?  Continue reading »

Recently, Systemax Inc. (NYSE:SYX – News) has acquired  the Circuit City e-commerce business and has just launched an all-new Circuit City website. The new Circuit City website features new deals, low prices, great product and a 24/7 customer support. Systemax inc. acquired Circuit City for $14 millions and this big sum of money includes the website and the data of all existing Circuit City customers. If you wish your data not to be transferred to the new Circuit City, click here to opt-out. Here is the video of the re-launch of the website. Continue reading »

Umid is not new at releasing ultraportable devices which are so small that you almost forget to have one of it in your pockets. You may want to read my article about Umid MID. But, to tell you the truth, Umid is not the only computer house to release small devices, ultraportables computer and netbooks. Here are a few article talking about Vivil UMPC, MIU HDPC, IMOVIO iKit, Raon Digital Evernut Note and many others. Anyway UMID, not quite satisfied by its MID, has recently released a new netbook called Mbook M1D which can be considered a real UMPC to all effects! Continue reading »

Apricorn has recently released a new backup device intended not only to save and backup all your precious data in a few steps, but also to be used as USB mass storage device. Aegis Desktop main feature is its dual eSATA / USB 2.0 interface and high performance, 3.5 inch 7,200 RPM SATA hard drive. Continue reading »

Samsung has recently released a new, interesting digital frame called Samsung  SPF-87H. This device, despite it doesn’t add any thrill to the vast amount of digital frames available in the market, contains a couple of features which make it worth being noticed. The most important feature is without any doubt its 1GB internal memory. “With the SPF-87H’s 1GB internal memory, people are no longer limited to the photos they can have because of space or cost and can now put years of memories right on their desks,” said J.H. Kim, President of Samsung Electronics America’s Information Technology Division. Continue reading »