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S2U2 2.33 Hotfix

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Tags: S2U2, lock, slide If you have already switched to the latest version of S2U2, you might have faced some issues with this release.  A_C has just released a hotfix to fix a couple of issues user reported on xda. To be on the safer side, you should apply this fix as well.   In order … Read more

WP7 Is Serious About Aesthetics and Consistency

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The Windows Phone Developer Blog has posted “Windows Phone 7 Series UI Design and Interaction Guide”. It’s a 69 page pdf that contains a ton of information on aesthetics and continuity within applications and gives details on how apps must be written…and how friendly they must be. This includes things like the minimum size between … Read more

WinX DVD Ripper Platinum Review

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Hello, Hello!

It’s been a while since I’ve taken a look at any DVD ripper and conversions software, but I’m back with winxdvdrip1 another one. I have reviewed software from this company before here, but this is the new version of that software actually. It’s WinX DVD Ripper Platinum and one of the new features is full multi-core support and and a built-in 1:1 DVD copier as well. Also included in this new version is the ability to re-sync you audio and video if there’s an issue, you can also now change the interlacing from normal to progressive scan if you wish.

The main feature of this program though is to rip your DVDs to another format, specifically for our uses, one that is portable so we can take our movies with us on our phones or even other portable media devices. So read on to learn more about the new WinX DVD Ripper Platinum…

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WP7 Multitasking: It Depends Who You Ask

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It seems like a simple enough question – will apps like Pandora be permitted to run in the background. Let’s ask two MS employees and get two different answers. Engadget has a clip from Todd Brix and he says “there are a number of experiences that do run in the background. That WP7 is based … Read more

Psychology of Technology: How Social Media Can Ruin Lives

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We all know the power of the Internet for good. It offers a wealth of information, connects people who are miles and cultures apart, and allows news to be disseminated instantly. But I recently learned of a young man whose reputation, and perhaps his life, has been devastated because of information, later proved to be erroneous, that was circulated through email and social media. His story illustrates the dark side of information in the 21st century and confirms our need to ensure that, in our real-time, instant-access world, the information that is spread through cyberspace is both timely and accurate.

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News and Links for Wednesday March 17th 2010 –St Patrick’s Day

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Happy St Patrick’s Day Everyone! I hope everyone doesn’t drink too much green beer today, puking regular Patty beer is bad, but green beer?! Yuck, way worse…

Anyway, we’ve got a bunch of assorted news articles and product reviews from around the world for you today..

No much really special going on though, just the regular stuffs, product reviews, nothing really that interesting was released this week. There is a couple contests going on though buried in there, so you could win something and we all like free stuff right?

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The Blockbuster App is LIVE!

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Remember that Blockbuster app we mentioned to you that was extracted from the TMo HD2? Well go ahead and run it now. Then wait for the update (yes, it’s slow to update but be patient…it will install v2.8). The app has been updated, runs better and seems completed. It also directs you to http://www.blockbuster.com/device/activate where … Read more

FOUL!!! No Copy and Paste in WP7 (Wait…Maybe)

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Engadget is reporting that there will NOT be copy and paste in WP7 out the gate. As they put it “Microsoft just mentioned in a Q&A session here at MIX10 in no uncertain terms that clipboard operations won’t be supported on Windows Phone 7 Series.” OK this is weak sauce. Do I use copy and … Read more

SBSH PhoneWeaver 2.1 Released

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Tags: SBSH, profile, location SBSH has just released version 2.1 of their profile and phone management solution called PhoneWeaver. The best features in this release is the excellent touch control. The new touch control panel addresses the issue with most touch based applications. You can now navigate the new interface smoothly using your fingers. As … Read more