Download Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor

by Mahesh Kukreja May 9, 2009

Microsoft recently released Windows 7 RC to public. But, before installing some users may want to know whether their PC/Laptop is compatible with Windows 7’s Hardware requirements. Before installing Windows 7, users can use Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor – a free software that will  examine your computers processor, memory, storage, graphics capabilities. It will then […]

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Hackers breach UC Berkeley computer database

by Mahesh Kukreja May 8, 2009

University of California, Berkeley, officials said on Friday that hackers infiltrated restricted computer databases, putting at risk health and other personal information on 160,000 students, alumni and others. The university said data include Social Security numbers, birth dates, health insurance information and some medical records dating back to 1999. Personal medical records — such as […]

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Download Microsoft Windows 7 RC

by Mahesh Kukreja May 6, 2009

Hi Folks, Microsoft has released Windows 7 RC. Here’s what you need to know: This is pre-release software, so please read the following to get an idea of the risks and key things you need to know before you try the RC. You don’t need to rush to get the RC. The RC will be […]

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French Hacker “Hacker Croll” compromised Twitter

by Mahesh Kukreja May 4, 2009

A French computer hacker is thought to have tapped into Twitter’s internal system, gaining access to millions of accounts including that of US President Barack Obama. The hacker, under the name “Hacker Croll“, posted a series of screenshots showing him viewing internal website settings and the private details of user accounts. The screenshots show Croll […]

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Namecheap coupon code for May 2009

by Mahesh Kukreja May 3, 2009

Hi, I just got the coupon code for NameCheap.com for May 2009. Coupon Code: FLORESCENCE – $8.81 domain name registration at Namecheap. Regards. -Mahesh.

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Gameloft releases Siberian Strike game for iPhone

by Mahesh Kukreja May 2, 2009

Gameloft has announced the release of Siberian Strike for the iPhone and iPod touch. It’s available from the App Store for $6. A vertically scrolling shoot-em-up, or “shmup” in gamer’s parlance, Siberian Strike harkens back to classic arcade games like 1942. In fact, the game is set in the 1940’s, as you take controls of […]

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A look at Twitter Admin Panel

by Mahesh Kukreja April 30, 2009

Is the Microblogging monster Twitter hacked? According to two French blogs, Nowhere Else and Korben, someone was able to access the Twitter Admin interface located at https://admin.twitter.com/admin and the Hacker took screenshots of the panel. I have posted the screenshots below. You may find them interesting (as they are to me). But, the photos can […]

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HP unveils ProBook laptop line

by Mahesh Kukreja April 28, 2009

Hewlett-Packard Co, the world’s top PC maker, is launching a new line of inexpensive business laptops with fresh features targeting users at small and medium-size companies. The HP ProBook s-series, which starts shipping globally on Tuesday, is the company’s new mainstream business notebook, following the release of its higher-end, lightweight EliteBook line last year. The […]

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Microsoft Windows 7 RC will be available on April 30

by Mahesh Kukreja April 27, 2009

Microsoft Corp said on Friday a version of its long awaited Windows 7 operating system will be made available from next week. The version, known as a ‘release candidate‘, or RC, essentially means the world’s largest software company is in the final stages of completing the operating system, the successor to the unpopular Windows Vista. […]

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Facebook plans to give developers more access

by Mahesh Kukreja April 27, 2009

Internet social media company Facebook plans to allow outside developers access to core parts of the website so they can build new services, a person familiar with the situation said. The person said the company is expected to announce the plans on Monday. The new capabilities would let third-party developers build services that access content […]

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Former Facebook exec Van Natta to be MySpace CEO

by Mahesh Kukreja April 25, 2009

With MySpace falling behind Facebook as the world’s largest online social network, MySpace tapped a former Facebook executive Friday as its new chief executive. Owen Van Natta, 39, replaces Chris DeWolfe, a co-founder of MySpace, who stepped down as chief executive Wednesday. News Corp., which owns MySpace, said Van Natta’s new role begins immediately. Van […]

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MacProVideo releases iPhone app & Premiere tutorials

by Mahesh Kukreja April 24, 2009

Mac video tutorial company, MacProVideo, on Friday released its iPhone app, allowing customers to transfer and watch video tutorials on the iPhone. The company also released a new set of tutorials for users of Adobe’s professional video software, Premiere. N.E.D.i (Nonlinear Educating Device for iPhone) features detailed menus that let you quickly find topics and […]

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