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What is New In Google Chrome 6?

Posted by Angel Luis On August - 23 - 201011 COMMENTS

Chrome Icon What is New In Google Chrome 6?The Beta version of Google Chrome 6 was released on August 11, 2010. The browser has several versions as you can read in the post:  Google Chrome – Software channel breakdown, since that post was written, Google even created a new version named Canary but that is a topic for another post.

Chrome uses the source code of an open source project named Chrominum. The project is in version 7 at the moment.

At the time this article was written Google Chrome stable version is 5.0.375.127.

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Xbox 360 Slim Review

Posted by Stu On August - 22 - 2010ADD COMMENTS

Xbox360030 Xbox 360 Slim Review

It’s been a while since the new Xbox 360 Slim was released.  I’ve been keenly reading reviews and watching screencasts on Microsoft’s new games console.  In particular I’ve been watching out for RROD issues and comparisons to the Xbox 360 Classic

I came across Paul Thurrott’s review last month, it’s one of the best on the web I’ve read and I’d like to share it with mintywhite readers.

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Windows Live Essentials Vs. Apple iLife

Posted by Stu On August - 21 - 20104 COMMENTS

WindowsFlag3 Windows Live Essentials Vs. Apple iLife

It seems Microsoft just can’t help taking a crack at Apple recently (you gotta love it!)

Last time it was Windows 7 Vs. Mac OS X.  This time Microsoft are comparing productivity suites Windows Live Essentials & Apple iLife.

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Microsoft Office 15 in the Making

Posted by Stu On August - 20 - 2010ADD COMMENTS

IDI SHELL 4 256x256x32 Microsoft Office 15 in the Making

According to several online sources.  Microsoft have officially started to work on Office 15.  They have already hit a preliminary internal assembly (Pre-Alpha); MSO_v15_1 & MSO_v15_2.

The sources indicate that new features and direction of development won’t be clear for another …

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Windows Live Essentials 2011 Beta 2 Released

Posted by Stu On August - 19 - 20101 COMMENT

wle2011 thumb Windows Live Essentials 2011 Beta 2 Released

Last week we let you know when Windows live Beta 2 was going to be hitting the streets.

I’ve been very slow off the mark with letting you know it’s here and for that i apologise.  Obinna Osobalu let us know in the forums however (thanks Obie).

See here for more info and a download link.

Key Features Of Internet Explorer 9

Posted by Angel Luis On August - 13 - 20106 COMMENTS

InternetExplorerIcon Key Features Of Internet Explorer 9First of all, it is fair to say, that this article is written by a former Mozilla Firefox user of many years and a current Google Chrome user.

Microsoft is planning to release the beta of Internet Explorer on September 15, 2010. Before the beta arrives, we can see many of the new features in the Internet Explorer Platform Preview.

The most recent Platform 4th was released on august 4.

Since the beginnings of Internet Explorer, it’s had two main problems: support of web standards and poor performance.

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