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Microsoft’s latest commercial misses the point
Microsoft’s latest commercial has been getting a lot of buzz over the past few days, but lost in the discussion is whether or not the ad is even effective in the first place. I, for one, thought the ad was pretty entertaining, but feel that it ultimately failed to adequately address the actual reasons people […]
Continue reading...Snapshot: Mac marketshare for Feb. 2009
Sunday, March 1, 2009
According to data released by Net Applications, the percentage of computers running Mac OS X in February 2009 was 9.71%, down from 9.93% in January ’09. Meanwhile, the percentage of machines running Windows inched up to 89.37%, up from 88.26% last month.
Continue reading...Microsoft plans to open up its own retail stores
Thursday, February 12, 2009
I know what you’re thinking, but don’t worry, there’s nothing wrong with your eyes. CNBC is reporting that Microsoft is planning on opening up its own line of Microsoft branded stores in an attempt to emulate the success of Apple’s retail stores. Microsoft’s new endeavor seems to raise more questions than it answers, and it’s […]
Continue reading...6 versions of Windows 7
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
Wow. While initial reports pegged the number of Windows 7 versions at 5, Engadget is now reporting that there will be six, count ’em, SIX, versions of the next Windows release. While consumer choice is great, this seems more like consumer confusion. Windows 7 Starter Windows 7 Home Basic Windows 7 Home Premium Windows 7 […]
Continue reading...Market share of Mac OS X climbs to 9.93% in January
Monday, February 2, 2009
According to data released by Net Applications, the percentage of computers running Mac OS X increased to 9.93% in January, up from a 9.63% share in December 2008. Windows continued its downward trend with a market share of 88.26%, down from its 88.68% share just 1 month ago. CNN has the full scoop over here.
Continue reading...Windows 7 taskbar has some advantages over the OS X Dock
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
Gizmodo has an interesting analysisof the new taskbar in Windows 7 and how it stacks up against the OS X dock. All in all, it appears that Microsoft is finally implementing some solid improvements to its stagnant UI. These aesthetic similarities aside, what actually makes the superbar superior to the Dock is window management—including, by extension, application management. I can […]
Continue reading...The Stereotypical Apple user, and why the iPhone at Walmart won’t hurt Apple’s image
Monday, December 8, 2008
After a lot hype, it now seems that the iPhone is, in fact, coming to Walmart around December 28. While customers won’t be able to pick one up for 99 bucks, Apple’s presence in Walmart will be a huge move for Apple in increasing its distribution. But some are claiming that an Apple/Walmart mix might […]
Continue reading...Parallels Desktop 4.0 gets 50% speed boost and improved graphics
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
Everyone’s favorite virtualization program just got a lot snappier. Parallels Desktop 4.0 has officially been released and its speed improvements are nothing to scoff at. ArsTechnica has the full scoop over here. “Parallels Desktop 4.0 now has 50 percent faster performance than the previous version of the software, according to the company. Additionally, the team […]
Continue reading...Microsoft’s new ad – a step in the wrong direction.
Friday, September 19, 2008
Wow. Microsoft has really taken a step backwards with their new ad-campaign. In trying to combat the PC stereotype from the “Get a Mac ads”, Microsoft created a commercial with a diverse array of people proclaiming that they are PC’s. The point is obviously to show that cool, talented, and creative people do, in fact, […]
Continue reading...New Trojan Horse targets iPhone users who use Windows
Thursday, September 18, 2008
From the iPod Observer: “A new spam e-mail aimed at Windows users who have an iPhone has surfaced. The spam, which purports to contain the most popular iPhone game in a attachment, actually contains a Trojan Horse Troj/Agent-HNY. The attached file, Penguin Panic.zip isn’t even executable on a Mac or an iPhone. Windows users who […]
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Sunday, March 29, 2009
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