StartMenu8 - Take back the start menu in Windows 8

The biggest criticism of the new Windows 8, made by many users that this new OS is the removal of the old start menu. This decision by Microsoft was never fully explained to users but spends most probably by potentiating the Metro interface and usage habits by creating this.
But as expected, quickly began to emerge alternatives and suggestions to overcome this problem. There are several software to bring back the Start Menu.
Today we bring to your notice the StartMenu8 , which brings you back to the Start menu.

Firefox already has version for Windows 8

The arrival of the new winows 8 is imminent. You start on Saturday 26 October that Microsoft put the vai available to all its users can buy.
With this date approaching extremely rapidly, they begin to be closed applications that will be available and able to interact with this new interface of this new Windows.
The field of browsers is fertile and the struggle for integration is alight. After Chrome prepare for work in the Metro interface, now is the time to prepare Firefox.

IPhone 5's camera leaves bruises in photographs

Apple recommends changing the position to avoid the situation
It seems that fate is the fate of Apple, every time it launches a product has a defect or be the target of some scandal about the reliability of its functionality.
And if the i Phone 4 the problem was the antenna , in the recent iPhone 5 with iOS Maps 6 have already given much to talk about.
However it seems that there is yet another controversy with the iPhone 5, this time related to the camera that lets light purple bruises in photographs. Apple, meanwhile, was quick to react to this situation.

APK for Java? Yes, it is possible

Who is the user of a device with Android, you know how easy it is to install any application. The Android market simplifies the whole process and QR codes also came to lend a hand. For those unaware, the package distribution and installation of an application for Android has the extension. Apk (Android Package). To create a apk is necessary to compile the source code of an application, which may consist of multiple files / modules, after which all parties are "bundled" into a single file.
Recently we developed a tool to reverse engineer that is able to decompile the code of a APKna Java programming language.

How does the induction charging in Nokia Lumia

For years, speaking batteries are charging by induction, transferring energy from one device to a charger without using cables. It is a technology that is increasingly mature and has challenged the manufacturers of these devices smartphones to include this type of technology.
The equipment that we saw coming up with this innovation were the Nokia Lumia 920 and Nokia Lumia 820. These devices actually innovated to make available to users with a wireless charging where you just need a recharge base. Nokia showed that it is simple and explains the technology involved.

Adobe launches new generation of Acrobat XI

With new cloud services ...
A powerful new PDF solution addresses the productivity gap between devices and platforms
Adobe Acrobat is the best reference we all know when it comes to tools to access and edit PDF files. This tool has evolved over the years and has become increasingly a choice for everyone working intensively with this data format.
The arrival of a new version of Acrobat is always good news, and now Adobe Systems Incorporated announced the Adobe Acrobat XI. Brings new cloud services and is a powerful new solution to meet the challenges of documentation.

Google provides Street View for mobile devices

… in browser
Apple's decision to withdraw its application for iOS 6 to maps Google has left many users unhappy. Even more, the solution that Apple submitted their application and mapping service, has generated a rising tide of complaints from customers.
It was expected that Google Maps service to take a position similar to that made access to YouTube, when Apple also removed the iOS, which filed its own application.
Although there news that gave this application as certain and subject to problems imposed by Apple, Google decided embark on another path and introduced the Street View for browsers mobile devices.

Wireless technology for detecting pedestrians by GM

The news comes by General Motors reported that its researchers working on the development of a potential functionality to support drivers who would be able to detect pedestrians and cyclists on congested roads or in poor visibility, possibly even before the driver be aware of its presence. The feature in question is based on Wi-Fi Direct, standard wireless peer-to-peer network that allows devices like smartphones communicate directly with each other, rather than resorting to shared access points as the antennas of the base stations.

My Expenses – Monitor your expenses with Windows Phone

The Microsoft operating system, for segment mobile, is maturing and offer a wider range of applications to their users. There are many tools that we can find this platform that will certainly help the everyday, every user.
One of the applications that we can assist at this time difficult to cost containment, is the My Expenses, a tool that helps us manage in detail the expenses that we do daily.

Google makes cleaning in the new Google services

Google has recently treated to optimize their resources internal, focusing on the development of services and latest tools you have.
This move of resources and leads to other developments services, older, be discontinued or merged with other like.
In continuation of this effort, Google has now some more services that will be discontinued or merged.

Ubuntu 12.10 - Web Services integrated in Unity

Unity WebApps with support for Gmail, Google Plus, Last.fm, Facebook, Google Docs and many other
One of the novelties of the new features of Ubuntu 12.10 that have accompanied the versions released so far is the WebApps. This "new" concept Web services have integrated into the desktop, specifically in Unity is without doubt an excellent and smart bet by the Canonical. However, only the default webapps Amazon and Ubuntu One Music available. As have other Webapps integrated in Unity?

Tim Cook apologizes for maps of iOS 6

Apple received after the release of iOS 6, a hail of criticism directed at the maps. The Cupertino company's decision to drop the mapping service of Google and have from developing its own tool for iOS 6 had many reservations on the part of the user community of this service.
Once released iOS 6, the maps that Apple promised to be a success, in fact, are much weaker than expected. This failure Quality Tim Cook forced to apologize to users.

Quantal Quetzal ubuntu 12.10 Beta 2 just came out ...

…and we have roadmap for Ubuntu 13.04
As had already been announced by Canonical, September 27 corresponds to the release of the second beta release of Ubuntu 12.10 Quantal Quetzal. Alongside this announcement, the Canoninal also informed, via wiki, the roadmap of the new version of Ubuntu, which is Ubuntu 4.13 which final version will be available April 25, 2013.
Let us know what's new in Ubuntu 12.10 Beta 2 and Quantal Quetzal also the timetable for the various versions of Ubuntu 13.04.

Google Maps has an App for iOS 6 waiting for approval

After abandoning Apple, iOS 6, and have Google maps natively developed an app with its own maps, it was expected that the official release of iOS 6, these maps were more quality and other work done by Apple and its partners in this project.
There were many critics listened to inaccuracy and lack of quality that this app presented soon on the release of iOS 6. Compared with Google Maps, Maps, lags far behind. The Google rumored to have been tacked by The Guardian, have developed a very complete application for users of iOS 6 installing in their iDevices. This did not show up "on time" launch 6 because iOS is Apple for approval.

WD presents the world thinner hard drive

The first samples are ready for a new generation of disks 2.5'' drive with only 5 mm thick, which use Hybrid technology (magnetic support + flash), WD reported. These new units are designed to be thin enough for integration into the new generation of ultra-thin notebooks and may thus offer a high storage capacity and robustness to while permitting a start and application performance similar the current SSD devices. This new technology was demonstrated in last 13.

CPU-Z 1.61.5 - What's inside the machine?

CPU-Z is a freeware tool that allows you to get data a processor, for example the name, the current clock rate, the voltage, etc.., information about the motherboard, cache, RAM, among others. Very useful for those who like to tinker inside of the hood Machine, in particular "overclockers".

PayPal for Windows Phone - Pay from your Smartphone

PayPal is a payment method increasingly used because the purchase world is like buying on our street. Not for nothing is it said that the world is now a global village.
Technology has this characteristic of the approach and bring distant in our hands the ability to buy across the world as we were inside of the store. Pay with your phone ... is simple and the Windows Phone even simpler, using the PayPal app newcomer to this mobile operating system from Microsoft.

It is scheduled the launch event of Windows 8

The date of 26 October was already known by most Windows users. This is the day that Microsoft is now available to the general public the most latest version of its operating system, Windows 8.
And because Microsoft is no different from other major brands, scheduled for the day before, the 25th, a special event for the presentation that its novelty. The invitations have already started to be distributed and all begins to prepare for that big day.

Produce iPhone 5 costs $ 167 at Apple

The iPhone 5 has been submitted and, although it has not brought any big news in the face of many leaks that have appeared on the market, but brought sophisticated equipment, with a high quality construction and above all, a smartphone that will become a segment leader, according opinion of many analysts of the mobile market.
When we talk about quality of construction, we know that Apple this subject has been of the few to innovate and bring materials "noble" to segment, it has an added cost but brings a return very coveted. Do you know how much it costs to manufacture the Apple iPhone 5?
Let some values ​​that the market had in recent days to give you an idea.

iOS 6 already has jailbreak available

It was on last Wednesday that Apple unveiled the new iPhone 5 and he brought the iOS, having announced the date of its available. Immediately then Apple launched for developers and beta testers the Golden Master version.
Just over 24 hours later emerged as a version of redsn0w that can overcome the limitations imposed by Apple on the new iOS 6 and provides full access to this.

Oracle VM VirtualBox 4.2 has just been released

With support for Windows 8, Mac OS X 10.8 "Lion Mountain" and Oracle Linux 6.3. VirtualBox also supports drag between N'Drop Linux host and VMs as well as support for VLAN tagging.

One of the technologies which I am a staunch believer is virtualization. I like to have my operating system from scratch but I also like to test other virtualization and there is a fantastic technology. basically we now have within the same physical machine, a set of machines virtual that can run over different operating systems.
VirtualBox is a free application that allows users the full potential of virtualization where we can build a system with all the technical features but in a virtual way not permanent. Today was released the long awaited VirtualBox 4.2. Let's see what's new.

Your Ubuntu is slow?

5 Tips to speed up the system

Linux has always stood out in terms of performance, other operating systems. however, and taking as an example the distribution Ubuntu Linux, many users have complained that from a certain time of use, the system starts to slow down, to As is the case for example with Windows. The resolution of such situation requires attention by the user, who shall proceed to some refinement of the system.
Today we leave 5 tips for those who want to speed up your Ubuntu Linux.

Apple event confirmed to September 12

.. Is coming iPhone 5!
The last few weeks have been crazy when it comes to news, rumors and Speculation around the Cupertino company. After numerous rumors have pointed to the month of September for the presentation of the next iPhone, there finally is an official word from the Apple, confirming the highly anticipated event ever for the next day September 12.

Launch event for Windows Server 2012 is already today

A few weeks ago Microsoft announced that its new server operating system was in the final stages of production, then scheduling an event for the official launch for the day.
Windows Server 2012 has been released to manufacturers hardware and have started the manufacture of business equipment with this new operating system, as has also already available in Volume Licensing can now be purchased by businesses.

Google Play Store launches campaign "End of Summer"

Great titles available for only 0.69 €!
Whether we like it or not, the vast majority of good applications and games Existing mobile platforms only provide its functionality in in full paid versions. True, there are always one or another alternative free but the quality of the applications is generally better paid and more complete.
Among many "programmers", Gameloft is one of those who joined in this campaign and offers some of its top titles for only 0.69 € for a limited time.

Wireless Network Watcher 1.55

Wireless networks have been having an exponential growth. each more preferred are the oldest and cable networks that limit much mobility within the spaces where they are implemented. Associated with these wireless networks is always the concern of security and misuse by third parties due to lack of physical barriers to contain its signal and its spread.
The simplest way to verify if there are no users authorized within these networks is to consult the equipment that give access and look for MAC addresses that are not known. this process can be cumbersome and not always possible to achieve. for help you in this task, there is now a tool, Wireless Network Watcher.

IFA 2012 – The largest exhibition of consumer electronics

Every year, the major manufacturers of consumer electronics devices are present at IFA (Internationale Funkausstellung Berlin) to present its new line of new products that will sell later this year and also next year.

The Macs that helped NASA put Curiosity on Martestemunhos

A few days ago I was curious with the amounts of Macs that the team of scientists and engineers at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory use, as stated in this article from TUAW.

Increasingly Macs are used in more advanced projects, where you need a system that will not fail and that is as reliable as possible. But now this is not affixed to the reliability of the Macintosh, this is already the ages of defect existing in the Pentium floating point. But that's a long story, which still reminds the PowerPC G3 that were all the more reliable

Famigo Sandbox - Android safe for the little ones

Famigo The application is free but will be paid from tomorrow, August 22.

If there's one thing kids like is to have fun with electronic devices. It's all very intuitive to them and smartphones and tablets are clearly devices that captivate and call the attention of children, especially when they know that they can use to play.
Apart from that, it is always a risk to put such a device in hands of a child without being constantly monitored. There's a lot information intended to be kept, there is a certain organization and there a SIM card ready to debit balance ... With Famigo Sandbox, these worries are over.

Gatekeeper to users of Mountain Lion

As users of the new OS 10.8 Lion Mountain realized several innovations introduced in the new environment, and one of and we heard it was because of issues and mechanisms Security was a novelty called Gatekeeper
Although the Gatekeeper was a function headliner Mac OS X Mountain Lion, there is still some confusion about its true action In practical terms, affecting the user in using Mac OS X daily. Basically the Gatekeeper helps protect the user from inadevertida install malicious software on the mac. But this is only a part of their job. So let's explore this a little more security tool.

Backtrack 5 R3

The best tool for conducting penetration tests and network security computer </ strong>
Generally speaking almost in BackTrack distribution, it tends to immediately associate with Hacking and other computer activities less decent. We all know that security in information systems is a sensitive and increasingly, a greater cause for concern the users of any type of network, either local or Internet.
In this sense it is necessary to have the right tools and the Backtrack to suite / distribution ideal to perform some audits to our systems and networks.

Windows 8 RTM is available for download

Were released today in an official way, the early versions of Windows 8 RTM (Release To Manufacturing) in 32 and 64-bit by the hand of Microsoft. Are available to all those men and women who want to test the latest version of Windows successor to the current Windows 7. The temptation is launched ...

Microsoft announced list of OEMs that will receive Windows RT

After the presentation, on August 1, the release of the RTM version of Windows 8, expected to equipment manufacturers began to prepare the presentation of their machines, specifically created for this new Windows. On the same day was also made ​​available the RTM version of Windows 8 RT. This version, devices for ARM, is expected to be used in tablets and similar equipment. If the normal version is expected in the manufacturers usually have this equipment, it was expected with some with some surprise presentation of the names of manufacturers that would work with the RT version of Windows 8.

Facedeals - Make Like with your face

Facedeals is a new fad, rather it is a "technology" installed in-commerce sites that can detect your face, and they check in to your account Facebook account saying it was in that store. This "mechanical" trade is enticing visitors with promotions and bonuses to encourage online with the physical presence of the customer in the store. Freak or genius?

Black Hole - Remove sensitive data from your Mac

We know that the use of a computer file and generates ballast that must be controlled. Not just because they are our data, but also because to be optimized this computer works more quickly and stable.
If we eliminate these files and processes manually by just not using your computer normally and lost too much time to do so.
To help in this task, and for Mac OS X, the Black Hole is a great help.

Preview Google Nexus 7

The year's most anticipated tablet hit the market about a month and has caused furor and many stock-outs. Fills a gap in the market for Android tablets and contrary to what you think your purpose is not to overthrow the iPad, but conquering a market space previously explored only by the Amazon Kindle Fire. Let us know the famous Nexus 7 - a quad-core built by Asus with HD screen for less than 200 €.

LibreOffice 3.6 is available for download

LibreOffice is an open source productivity software that comes with source code for OpenOffice. Although Oracle has decided to give OpenOffice the Apache Foundation, this fork also seems to be the favorite of the community as it is supported by leading Linux distributions.

LibreOffice 3.6 is unique in bringing a host of new features and fixes that make this software more stable personal and business use.
  

Runtastic - Record sport activity on the smartphone

See the entire course, in real time, using Google Earth

Summer has arrived ... and with it came the heat, the desire to give some races, hiking, mountain biking or doing ciclistmo, practice geocaching, among other physical activity. Taking advantage of the hype of technology, social networking, mobile / smartphone, why not record these moments / tracks and share with your friends?

Today we present an application for registration of the fantastic sport activity. Let us know the application runtastic Roadbike.

Android Jelly Bean might get to the SGSIII already in September

The latest version of Google's mobile operating system, Android 4.1 Jelly Bean announced last event Google I/O 27 June, is being prepared by Samsung for its top smartphones.

Along with the version "pure Google" Nexus provided the equipment, open source, each company takes that code and modify it according to their standards, also adding their unique applications and services. This implies a delay in posting updates and Samsung, this time may be trying to minimize this delay.

Apple is the best worldwide selling PCs

Are increasingly the studies and statistics around the technology market. The numbers are important for companies to realize that towards the development of new products as well as feedback from users perceive your brand.

Thus, a recent study has pointed out that Apple is the company that sells more computers around the world, that if you count the tablets!

 

Twitter might replace the social network Ping

Apple and Twitter negotiate better integration

From my experience in social networks, I realized that users of Apple products like the Mac, use the Twitter social network more than its 'competitors' and more popular Facebook.

Thus, and since Twitter itself has developed a social networking native support for mobile operating system iOS 5, as well as for Mac OS X Lion Mountain, there are naturally a desire on the Cupertino brand to strengthen and intensify this integration between the two companies.

Android is about to support multiple user accounts

It was recently discovered that Google, in your code AOSP, for nearly a year has put some parts that suggest support for multi-user functionality, thus enabling a single device can be used more easily by users.

It may seem inappropriate but ... how many times someone needs to close, for any reason whatsoever, to use our tablet or smartphone? If this happens often, it makes sense to set up an account for that user, and to enable rapid use of the Android system in full, either to preserve the current settings or privacy or even to separate the job profile of leisure.

Office 2013 Customer Preview - Available in offline mode

With the announcement of the arrival of Windows 8 near the end of the year and already have trial versions available to those who wish it was announced recently that the new version of Office suite, commonly known as Microsoft Office 2013.

As always in these cases, the novelty is the most popular and Microsoft does not coaxed to deliver now links offline version so users can test the comfort of the home version of Microsoft Office 2013 Preview Costumer.

Windows 8 goes into production phase

The release of Windows 8 is scheduled for October 26. This date will be fulfilled accurately, which implies that some steps need to be given before.

Most important, no doubt, be made available to manufacturers RTM. This provision means that Microsoft ended the cycle of product development and testing and officially began the final code available to its partners computer manufacturers, who will now prepare their equipment (computers, laptops and tablets) to receive this root version of the Windows operating system and it will start to hit the market and shops in the autumn.

And that moment has just happened. Was released and made available to all RTM OEM partners.

Is coming a new way to view photos on Facebook

The new gallery was announced this week!

The sharing of content such as images and videos is one of the most sought in the social network Facebook.

The interface for the display of our photos have undergone several changes over time, and this week Facebook announced more news on how we see the photos on the social network.

Changes are coming soon, but Facebook has made a small sample of more recent changes.

Intel is adapting Android 4.1 for its Atom processor

The newest version of Android, 4.1 Jelly Bean, brought significant improvements in the "pillars" that support this operating system.

Apparently Intel liked these developments and announced a few days ago, which is working on adapting (port) of Android 4.1 for low-power Atom processors.

Released the polemic about Windows 8 games!

If either is true that since there are Windows, there are games, it is also true that since there is no Windows compatibility issues, stability versions ... and so on.

As we evolve in time, and versions of Microsoft Operating System also evolve, arise new features, new libraries, new development packages. Finally each new version innovations have come to be assimilated by the gaming industry in order to extract the best of those OSs can offer.

However, it is a question that is not always synonymous with simplicity or harmony of views and the largest example is a recent interview with Gabe Newell, co-founder of Valve about the game and Windows 8.

Microsoft presents hardware for Windows 8

With the release date of Windows 8 confirmed for October 26th, Microsoft is now starting to prepare for this arrival.

In addition to Windows 8 is expected to arise new equipment that use this new OS and require any special hardware in order to take advantage of their full potential.

Microsoft today presentou some mice and keyboards that together with Windows 8 will make the delight of all who like to use the best devices in their day-to-day.

Mountain Lion downloads exceed three million

Apple today announced that downloads of OS X Lion Mountain exceeded three million in four days, making it the most successful launch of OS X in Apple's history.

With over 200 innovative features is the ninth major release of one of the most advanced operating systems in the world and is available as an upgrade from the Lion or Snow Leopard for 15.99 euros.

Soft2base, install and update multiple applications

It has been said countless times to update all of our computer applications is an extremely important task, above all to reduce the risk of security problems. Now update all of our applications can take several hours, I speak for myself, and laziness / or predisposition to such a lack of time are crucial factors that often end up in demoralizing. Therefore, and as I have a special taste for practical tools, useful and accessible to all present the Soft2Base: a free and portable tool that provides its users with a catalog of self-updating software, and will do everything for us with only few mouse clicks.