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Is Franklin Roosevelt? No, it’s Steve Jobs in a Apple internal video
May 6th
From time to time, and especially after the publication of the authorized biography of Steve Jobs, we’ve seen how to filter some old videos and Apple internal as well as some curiosities that never would have imagined . But today it has no name, dear readers. I do not know how to classify it. A video has leaked internal Apple 9 minutes of where Steve Jobs plays Franklin Roosevelt, former president of the United States in the middle of World War II.
The video, created at the private level to motivate the employees of the company, is set in a sort of second world war in 1944 where the two main fronts are Apple and IBM. After news of the entry of troops into enemy Apple, General makes a speech to his troops saying they have “the cure” to a dull world where it is processed by processing.
I’m sure your victory will be great … Insanely great!
There are details of the video that no waste: the Apple logo on all helmets and caps of the soldiers, the presence of some computers, the “one more thing” of speech generally puns that relate to the world wars original Macintosh models, the overall panel simulating a fragment of the first Mac OS interface … and of course, the call of President General Jobs encouraging and telling him that “he and his troops have a date with destiny.”
Appears even hammer thrower athlete advertisement featuring ’1984 ‘, and end of the video we see an assault on an office full of workers’ zombie’ computers with IBM. Basically, video is a must for all bearing and his years with the brand. You can see the full footage at the source.
Cheap Online Backup Solutions for Your Computer
Mar 27th
Backups are a should require for every computer for safeguarding important information. One can never know whenever a pc can crash, or once the difficult generate fails and you can lose all of your information. Therefore, it is usually much better to become on the safer side and also have a certain shot method of guarding your data, which is possible only by backing up your data at the on-site place, also as off website place. There are many Inexpensive Online Backup options that are quite well-liked, and may be effortlessly discovered by searching the web. These backup softwares after being used once are place on automatic synchronization mode, whereby it backs up data regularly so you do not shed any important data ever once more.
There are many free as well as cheap online backup options you are able to discover on-line. You need to consider a glance at the technical particulars when subscribing. Many large businesses are subscribing to those on-line backup solutions. At a very fairly cheap cost, you can get online backup as part of your connectivity package. You will be offered software program which you will need to install on your pc or server. It then uploads your important data to an offsite place via your internet connection. Hence, you need to make certain that your net link is uninterrupted and fast for the transfer to be sleek. Also, it is a great idea to keep all of your important information, be it small information like spreadsheets, presentations, text paperwork etc or large information like movies, pictures and so on, in a single solitary location like a generate or perhaps a folder. By doing this whenever you will probably be backing the data up, access to it will be easier.
credit card that gives us the balance available
Mar 22nd
The latest invention in the world of finance is a credit card that gives us the balance available in the plastic itself. We also can show the amount spent or the credit limit that remains on the card. This type of card is based on the real and immediate acquisition of the financial position of the account you have linked to the card.
A priori, it might seem a good invention, but I think in this case, we are falling into an economic problem that transcends beyond what is reasonable and psychologically, I mean the savings compulsive psychosis, dosgrandes Let the negative aspects.
The first, the novelty of running a card like this, we can therefore always a non-scheduled use for monitoring of different parameters or financial control issues bordering on manic-obsessive. Such actions occur in more or less falls into our hands when something new we do not know very well how it works or we have a great curiosity to check all functions.
The second, free credit report. Be aware of our expenses and revenues develop our budgets and see that we do not spend more than they should. From there to have a card that tells you every time you open your wallet you’ve spent a lot or little to illuminate the edges are announcing that in the red is an abyss and me particularly, I’d be sick.
In short, to save you have to be psyched for it and manage our finances, but with restraint and without fanfare. A financial obsession can get many cost savings and probably some kind of more serious illness. Another day I will tell you about a real case.
Apple could drop iPhone prices
Mar 1st
Just after launch in late March iPad, the electronics maker cut prices to sell the new iPhone family to be more competitive against other manufacturers. Apple could be driving a price reduction for its next generation Smartphone iPhone, with the clear objective to better compete with the growing threat of Google Android, BlackBerry, Microsoft, etc… So it has secured a Morgan Stanley analyst Katy Hubert, stating in a report that Apple will launch its next generation of smart phones in June: “This offer will provide customers a lower cost of ownership and greater functionality, such as gesticulate new technology. Apple continues to maintain hegemony in important areas such as shops and music applications, but it faces a very competitive environment with the new batch of devices. The secret of success of the company of the apple lies especially in the consumer segment. He recently celebrated the from iTunes, while some sources say that the App Store could overcome the barrier of the 300,000 applications in 2011.
iPhone OS soon on Apple TV and MacBook computers
Feb 28th
Apple has released a job that is searched in an “Engineering Manager (Platform Bring-Up)” for the headquarters in Cupertino. This executive will lead the Core Platform team and the team with the iPhone operating system OS to port to additional platforms.
Exactly what the company intends, assumes the job of course, not apparent, but the detailed description text to the requirements of the job contains enough information to provide food for speculation. Applicants must bring experience with ARM-based chips. Such chips are used in many mobile devices such as the use, including the one presented in last month iPad.
Maybe Apple wants to use the operating system on Apple TV in the future; a new version of Apple TV has been around for a while, rumours. Perhaps, but Apple is also planning a mini-version of the MacBook Air with iPhone OS. That is not so far-fetched, Google’s mobile operating system Android is now so well on net books use. Why Apple should be limited iPad for devices of this size on the keyless? Whether on-board computer for vehicles, radio alarm or home automation, the technology blog is no conceivable purpose of use omitted for the iPhone OS just somehow inappropriate.
On the other hand, it is unlikely that Apple is even before the sales launch of the new Apple iPad decisions on devices with iPhone OS. How successful is the iPad, will largely determine whether venturing Apple with its iPhone OS into new areas. Basically, it gives meaning, however, the iPhone OS to bring on more platforms. The large number of apps and the large number of app developers offer the company from Cupertino good starting position.
Kindle allows loading and sell books in Spanish, Portuguese and Italian
Feb 22nd
The electronic reader Amazon.com, Kindle Digital Platform (DTP) enables today to upload content and editorial writers in Spanish, Portuguese and Italian, as the company announced.
So far, this specific tool to upload and sell books through this device was limited to content that were in English, French and German.
The DTP is a service that was launched a month ago to all users through which seeks to promote writers and publishers upload their own content themselves to sell.
In the future, the company’s Internet sales to expand this tool more language options, sources with the U.S. company.
The electronic reader Amazon.com is a device to wirelessly download digital versions of books, magazines, newspapers and personal documents, and has a special screen easier to read.
Acer P300 and P400 NeoTouch pose for us – MWC 2010
Feb 21st
Although almost all eyes would fall on the LiquidE, exhibitors from Acer in the Mobile World Congress has been very busy. Today we show you NeoTouch series, consisting of P300 and P400 terminals, both based on Windows Mobile 6.5.3. These two entries of Taiwanese are trying to combine work and pleasure in one device; paths enjoy 3.2-inch screens, a mini jack for your headphones and WiFi and 3G +.
The main difference lies in the physical QWERTY keyboard P300. This model also incorporates a Qualcomm processor 7225 to 528 MHz, Bluetooth 2.0 connection and a battery with power for 4 hours talk time and 400 in standby mode. In the case of P400, we have to talk Qualcomm 7227 processor running at 600 MHz, Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR and up to 5 hours of talk time.
Since we had before those responsible for Acer, take this opportunity to ask about their other major releases this year (the anticipated Tablet, the eReader or the arrival of the netbook with Chrome). Our partner changed several times in response, then conclude by saying (while laughing): “no comments”.
General Imaging New X5, E1486TW, E1480W, J1455 and aquatic G5WP – PMA 2010
Feb 21st
Like last year, General Imaging has undergone Anaheim to show its new 2010 catalog, although not a big brand does not mean they do not bring succulent products. It G5WP the case of a water compact for $ 180 (132 euros) which replaces the G3WP with its 12.2-mega pixel sensor, 4x optical zoom and a choice of 3 colors to choose from (gray, red or blue). For the range super zoom comes the X5 ($ 150 – 110 euros), featuring 15X optical zoom and ISO 3200 as most outstanding performance in addition to J1455 with 14.2 mega pixel sensor, 5x optical zoom, stabilizer image and several colors to choose from for $ 130 (95 euros).
It does not end the list, two other models also appear slim design (2cm thick), the E1486TW ($ 180 – 132 euros) and the E1480W ($ 150 – 110 euros), both with HD video recording, stabilizer image sensor, 14 mega pixels, 8x optical zoom and 3 inch LCD screen. Many cameras, to not get bored.
Linus Torvalds already has a Nexus One … and likes
Feb 9th
The creator of Linux says it does not like the phones because they “distract you from what you’re doing,” but his opinion about them has changed since Google is holder of Nexus One
Linus Torvalds, The man who created Linux, Recently published an entry on his blog talking about his recent purchase, the smartphone Google Nexus One. He did so precisely because the operating system that governs this device, Android is based on Linux. Torvalds says that “generally hate phones because they are irritating and distracting me while I’m working, reading and doing anything else.” However, the new terminal seems that has changed the way you see them: “I have to admit that Nexus One is a born winner. I had no intentions of buying it too, but the day that Google announced that multi option is enabled I decided finally to it. “
The creator of Linux suggests that one of the benefits that attracted him most was that of GPS, since the end of the day was also looking for one of these devices. So he decided and, as argued, the experience was very positive, especially with Google Maps Navigation, which is also a free service.
Nokia Ovi Player launched, supports Windows 7
Nov 14th
The Nokia Music PC suite has been updated and renamed to Nokia Ovi Player. The Ovi Player comes with several new features, including support for Microsoft’s latest Windows 7, “some new views to help you navigate and enjoy your music collection”, a “filter column” (which should help users browse their music collection easier), and redesigned player controls. The release of the player Ovi Maps API allows you to Ovi familiar with maps to be easily integrated into any suitable site with JavaScript, has recently been published. This allows third parties who wish to innovate in terms of context to adapt their sites, thereby promoting a higher level exchanges and cooperation with their public to use Ovi Maps service and technology. Now, Travel and Tourism websites or social networking sites, including maps Ovi, as it with content that users have customized and then synchronize their mobile devices compatible. OVI Maps is evolving from a consumer service, a dynamic platform for the living and location-based services and content between the mobile device and the Internet. Richer by adding this dimension Maps Ovi we both create new experiences for consumers and new opportunities for developers, “commented Michael Halbherr, Vice President, Social Services Location, Nokia.”The players Ovi Maps API provides an open and easy to use browser on the map a simple Web technologies that could be integrated into any website. This is the first step towards an ecosystem where Nokia active developers can access unique contextual, such as the location for building mobile applications that redefine how we use our mobile devices. “
The latest version of Ovi Maps application on the device, the user with additional features and services that create entirely new possibilities to improve bag. These features and services include high-resolution images and satellite maps of land 2D and 3D. It offers the possibility of rotation, night vision, tipping, fly-over’s and traveling off course. In addition to this, it has 3D landmarks for over 200 cities. OVI Maps and Point of Interest information provided by Lonely Planet and Michelin, injuries and weather service that provides forecasts of the day for 5 days. With all the above functions, there are also “Walk the box”, which has a pedestrian navigation system, the routing of the best made for walkers. This system allows the user to provide a better direction, wherever they are. Or users can try to lead, now have complete car navigation, security and traffic information in real time, which includes many countries has improved.