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What is a Software Easter Egg? (With Examples)

Posted by Rich On February - 21 - 20116 COMMENTS

18easteregg01 What is a Software Easter Egg? (With Examples)Some programs and media come packed with secret “goodies” called Easter eggs. These are fun little additions, added by programmers, that can be found by accident, by completing some tasks, or by hearing about them from other people. In this article we will find some of those Easter eggs. Specifically, we’ll cover:

  • What is an Easter Egg?
  • What an Easter Egg is Not
  • Easter Egg Examples

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Recently, we asked you if you play computer games online. Here’s what you said:

computer games poll results01 Do You Play Computer Games Online? [Poll Results]

53% of respondents stated they play video games online. Here’s a breakdown of which platforms you use:

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Windows 7 SP1 Confirmed Release Dates

Posted by Stu On February - 9 - 20116 COMMENTS

Microsoft have finally announced the dates Windows 7 SP1 will be available.

image Windows 7 SP1 Confirmed Release Dates

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controlp 500x375 Change the Categories arrangement in Control Panel [How To]To make things easier (for the common user) Microsoft decided to Categorize the Control Panel view. I never could get used to the new categories view, thinking that some of the panel applets were in the wrong category. Instead, I always immediately switch back to the “Classic” Control Panel view.

I recently learned that you can re-arrange the category arrangement, making it appear just as YOU think it should. It does involve editing the registry, but I’m sure that won’t scare you … much.

This tweak is generally for PRO and ULTIMATE users, but you may still be able to tweak some of the Control Panel Applets on lower versions.

Open RegEdit

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Which Windows 7 Version do You Really Need?

Posted by Thomas On January - 28 - 20119 COMMENTS

windows 7 packages 500x222 Which Windows 7 Version do You Really Need?Buying a new computer these days, chances are, it will come pre-installed with Windows 7 Home Premium Edition. That makes sense from the vendor’s standpoint, as the license for Home Premium costs less and it still has most of the functionality and features that the average user will want. But what if you aren’t the average user?

Some Vendors only offer the Windows 7 Starter Edition, which in my point of view is a sham to make you pay even more money for your computer. Steer away from these offers I say – unless of course you enjoy NOT being able to change your wallpaper – ever again.

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PROS: Great user experience, powerful built-in editor, tons of sharing options, and it’s free. Can be used as portable app.

2011 01 28 01h26 27 e1296149309312 Screenpresso: Quite Possibly the Best Free Screen Capture Tool for WindowsCONS: Video capture in free version is too short, and this feature is still very new.

VERDICT: If you are looking for one of the best screen capture tools for free, this is the one.

PRICE: Free (Pro version $28)

VERSION REVIEWED: 1.2.1.4

DOWNLOAD: Screenpresso

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