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Sky Go App for iPhone and iPad Updated to Version 2.1.1

Andrew Edney

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May 1, 2012

The Sky Go app for the iPhone and the iPad has been updated with some performance and stability fixes.

Here is the description for the Sky Go app:

Enjoy live TV from Sky wherever you have a 3G or WiFi connection in the UK or Ireland on your iPad, iPhone 3GS or above or iPod touch 4th gen.

Take the magic of Sky Movies with you this winter.

Customers with Sky Movies 1 & 2 can now watch all 11 live channels including Sky Movies Premiere and Sky Movies Christmas. Plus, hundreds of movies on demand to watch whenever you fancy over a WiFi connection.

Watching live Sky Movies on your iPad, iPhone or iPod touch through a 3G connection will use data and contribute to the monthly allowance set by your mobile network operator. Exceeding this could result in significant charges.

Stay up to date with the latest Sky Sports action.

Sky Sports pack customers can watch all five dedicated live Sky Sports channels including Sky Sports News.

Sky News is also available to all Sky TV customers.

What’s New in Version 2.1.1

– Improved performance and stability

Download now from the Apple App Store

Stream your favourite TV channels on your iPad or iPhone with the Hauppauge MyTV 2Go-m

Andrew Edney

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May 1, 2012

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Stream your favourite TV channels on your iPad or iPhone with the Hauppauge MyTV 2Go-m

Do you want to watch TV on your iPad or iPhone but you don’t want to have to use lots of equipment to do it? Well now you can do just that with the new Hauppauge MyTV 2Go-m.

Stream your favourite TV channels through your iPad or iPhone with this compact and highly stylish device, MyTV2Go-m. Small enough to fit into your purse or wallet with state-of-the-art technology so that you can watch your favourite TV programme or series whenever or where ever you want to!

Weighing a mere 20 grams, the portable Freeview TV tuner has been specifically designed for the iPad 2 and iPhone 4S. Thanks to the digital switchover, true jet- setters can watch live TV on the move without the need for any additional cables. Sleekly designed in customary white shell, users simply plug the super-light myTV 2GO-m directly into the 30 pin connector on their iPad2 or iPhone 4S, download the free TV application from the Apple App Store, follow the online channel scanning menu and are ready to start watching live high-quality digital TV from anywhere within a DVB-T (Freeview) reception area. The integrated App, also allows users to record and playback programs, ensuring they never miss their favourite TV, news program or sports event again.

Watch and live Freeview Digital TV on your iPad 2, in your home while moving around, in the kitchen, in the garden, when you are out and about, in fact anywhere with a DVB-T Freeview signal. myTV 2GO-m is an exclusive product for iPad 2 & iPad 2 +3G.

To install, simply plug myTV 2GO-m into the power connector on your iPad 2. Then download our free app from the Apple app store and scan for Freeview TV broadcasts in your area.

myTV 2GO-m’s built in antenna can be used to receive Freeview TV within approx 10 miles of a Freeview broadcast transmitter, depending on location.

Record your live Freeview TV programmes, too! With the free EPG built-in the application, see a guide of upcoming digital TV programmes. Pause live TV (Time Shifting) at any time, or record your favourite Freeview TV programmes!

Note: In order to record, iPad 2 must be turned on.

myTV 2GO-m includes the latest generation digital terrestrial TV tuner, giving you the best TV experience. myTV 2GO-m also includes its own battery to allow TV watching up to 9 hours with an iPad 2 in airplane mode.

myTV 2GO-m is small enough to fit in your pocket yet powerful enough to give you the freedom to watch what you want where you want, for hours.

myTV 2GO-m does not require a dataplan to operate. Receive unlimited live Freeview DVB-T TV on your iPad 2 +3G without using your data allowance.

Now available at Play.com at £79.99 for a limited time, MyTV2Go-m is set to become the must have gadget to take advantage of the London 2012 Digital switchover. Products are available for competitions and reviews.

Hauppauge’s myTV 2Go is available via Play.com at a reduced price of £79.99 for a limited time.

Learn more from the Hauppauge website

Dell refreshes Alienware M14x, M17x and M18x laptops with new NVIDIA GeForce and AMD Radeon HD cards

Andrew Edney

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May 1, 2012

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Dell refreshes Alienware M14x, M17x and M18x laptops with new NVIDIA GeForce and AMD Radeon HD cards

Alienware, Dell’s high performance Gaming PC brand, is taking the mobile gaming experience to a new level with its enhanced gaming laptop portfolio that lets gamers choose a system that best fits their mobile lifestyle.

The enhanced systems include: the M14x, the most powerful 14-inch laptop in the universe, for the gamer who requires a balance between mobility and performance; the 3D-capable M17x for top performance with an immersive high-definition, surround-sound sensory experience, and the M18x – also the most powerful 18-inch laptop in the universeⁱ – for gamers whose priority is performance above all else but who also require the option to occasionally ‘go mobile.’

The Alienware M14x, M17x, and M18x laptops deliver immersive sensory experiences; with each offering the latest NVIDIA GeForce and AMD Radeon HD graphics cards and the Creative Sound Blaster audio chipset with THX 7.1 digital surround sound and Klipsch-branded speakers.

High-Performance Mobile Gaming

A perfect balance of performance and mobility, the Alienware M14x allows gamers on-the-go to experience uncompromising gaming performance. The M14x features optional dual drive configurations, up to 16GB of memory for extreme multitasking, a Blu-ray combo optical drive, and an NVIDIA GeForce GT 650M graphics engine with GDDR5 graphics memoryⁱⁱ – the most advanced GPU in a 14-inch form factor and the first time Alienware is offering GDDR5 graphics on a laptop of this size.

The Alienware M17x immerses the customer in the game with every dimension, pixel and sound, for a bigger, richer gaming experience. The M17x delivers the latest NVIDIA and AMD graphics card options, up to 32GB of memoryⁱⁱ, optional 17.3-inch 120Hz WideFHD WLED 3D display, and THX 3D surround sound. It is one of the first laptops to offer the AMD Radeon HD 7970M graphics card and the latest GDDR5 NVIDIA GeForce GT 660M and 675M graphics solutionsⁱⁱ.

Alienware’s flagship gaming laptop, the Alienware M18x, is equipped with technology capable of matching high-performance gaming desktops. The M18x delivers up to 200w of mobile graphics power when configured with the optional Dual NVIDIA GeForce GTX 675M graphics enabling an NVIDIA SLI experience and up to 4GB of GDDR5 graphics memoryⁱⁱ. A configuration featuring dual AMD Radeon HD 7970m with CrossFire will be available in the coming weeks. An 18.4-inch Full HD 1080p WLED backlit LCD, up to 750GB 7200RPM SATA hard drives, support for a triple solid state drive option – 768GB SSD (3 x 256GB SSD), and a stylish, anodised aluminium shell all combine to make the M18x a gaming and entertainment powerhouse like no other.

All three laptops are compatible with Intel’s 3^rd Generation processors and Intel Turbo Boost 2.0 technologies, and feature HDMI 1.4, USB 3.0 for fast data transfer, Bluetooth 4.0, optional 3D HD gaming capability, optional Blu-ray disc drive and exceptional surround-sound quality from Klipsch speakers. In addition, the Alienware laptops feature AlienAdrenaline, which enables users to create shortcuts associated with games, or applications capable of triggering a chain of commands meant to improve system performance or to customize the experience.

“Our customers want the most immersive gaming experience possible, and we’ve taken the all-powerful M14x, M17x, and M18x laptops and made them even better, delivering the latest technologies for almost every need,” said Frank Azor, General Manager, Alienware. “We’ve always offered the latest technology for the best gaming experience possible, and our enhanced line-up will let you pwn any competitor and provide the sensory experience that we know you crave.”

AlienFX Implementation in EA’s Battlefield 3™

Dell is also announcing its ongoing collaboration with EA to implement an AlienFX software and lighting control system as well as an exclusive Alienware Arena dog tag in Battlefield 3. Customers can experience these AlienFX implementations while playing Battlefield 3 today, which will provide gamers with a more personal experience by adjusting lighting colours and effects settings. Gamers will see unique loading and menu and player health lighting effects that will change throughout their Battlefield 3 gameplay experience.

Availability and Pricing:

Alienware M14x, M17x and M18x are available now on Dell.co.uk and Alienware.co.uk with standard configurations starting at £999 for the M14x, £1299 for the M17x, and £1699 for the M18x, all prices include VAT and shipping. Configuration options featuring Intel 3^rd Generation processors are coming soon.

Detailed Information:

Alienware M14x

· 2^nd and 3^rd Generation Intel Core i5 and i7 Processor Options

o Intel Core i5-2450M 2.5GHz (3.1GHz w/Turbo Boost, 3MB Cache) (Standard)

o Intel Core i7-3610QM 2.3GHz (3.3GHz w/Turbo Boost, 6MB Cache)

o Intel Core i7-3720QM 2.6GHz (3.6GHz w/Turbo Boost, 6MB Cache)

o Intel Core i7-3820QM 2.7GHz (3.7GHz w/Turbo Boost, 8MB Cache)

· Powerful NVIDIA Graphics Card Options

o 1GB GDDR5 NVIDIA GeForce GT 650M using NVIDIA Optimus technologyⁱⁱ(Standard)

o 2GB GDDR5 NVIDIA GeForce GT 650M using NVIDIA Optimus technologyⁱⁱ

· 14-inch WLED HD display (1366X768) (Standard) or optional 14-inch WLED HD+ display (1600X900)

· Configure with up to 16GB of DDR3 Memoryⁱⁱ (6GB Standard); 2x 204-Pin DDR3 SO-DIMM SDRAM Slots

· Configure with up to 750GB 7200RPM driveⁱⁱⁱ (500GB standard) or up to 512GB Solid State Driveⁱⁱⁱ

o RAID 1 and 0, and Dual Drive options available

o mSATA Boot and Caching Drive Options available

· Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium, Professional and Ultimate available

· 1.3MP HD Camera with dual digital microphones

· Slot-Loading DVD drive (Standard) or optional Blu-ray Disc Reader

· Creative Sound Blaster Recon3Di High-Definition 5.1 Audio with THX TruStudio Pro Software (Standard) or 2.1 Speaker configuration with Subwoofer Audio Powered by Klipsch; 7.1 Digital Audio out using HDMI out connection or S/PDIF Optical port

· Integrated 10/100/1000Mbps Gigabit Ethernet NIC and Integrated Wireless-N with Bluetooth 4.0 (standard)

· USB 3.0 (2); USB 2.0; Mini-Display Port; HDMI 1.4 Output; VGA Port; 9-in-1 Media Card Reader; Audio/Microphone In; Audio Out; RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet

Alienware M17x

· 3^rd Generation Intel Core i7 Processor Options

o Intel Core i7-3610QM 2.3GHz (3.3GHz w/Turbo Boost, 6MB Cache) (Standard)

o Intel Core i7-3720QM 2.6GHz (3.6GHz w/Turbo Boost, 6MB Cache)

o Intel Core i7-3820QM 2.7GHz (3.7GHz w/Turbo Boost, 8MB Cache)

· Powerful NVIDIA and AMD Graphics Card Options

o 2GB GDDR5 NVIDIA GeForce GT 660Mⁱⁱ (Standard)

o 2GB GDDR5 NVIDIA GeForce GT 675Mⁱⁱ

o 2GB GDDR5 AMD Radeon HD 7970Mⁱⁱ

· 17.3″ WideHD+ (1600 x 900 ) WLED LCD (Standard); optional: 17.3″ WideFHD (1920 x 1080) WLED LCD or 17.3″ 120Hz WideFHD (1920 x 1080) WLED LCD w/3D Bundle

· Configure with up to 32GB of DDR3 Memoryⁱⁱ (6GB 1600MHz Standard); 4x 204-Pin DDR3 SO-DIMM SDRAM Slots

· Configure with up to 1TB (2x 500GB) RAID0 7200RPM driveⁱⁱⁱ (500GB standard) or up to 512GB Solid State Driveⁱⁱⁱ

o RAID 1 and 0, and Dual Drive options available

o mSATA Boot and Caching Drive Options available

· Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium, Professional and Ultimate available

· 2.1MP FullHD Camera with dual digital microphones

· Slot-Loading DVD drive (Standard) or optional Blu-ray Disc Reader

· Creative Sound Blaster Recon3Di High-Definition 5.1 Audio with THX TruStudio Pro Software (Standard) or 2.1 Speaker configuration with Subwoofer Audio Powered by Klipsch; 7.1 Digital Audio out using HDMI out connection or S/PDIF Optical port

· Integrated 10/100/1000Mbps Gigabit Ethernet NIC and Integrated Wireless-N with Bluetooth 4.0 (standard)

· USB 3.0 (4); USB 2.0 and eSATA combo port; Auto-sensing jacks for Line-out (3); Microphone In; Mini-Display Port; HDMI 1.4 Output; HDMI 1.3 Input; VGA Port; 9-in-1 Media Card Reader; RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet

Alienware M18x

· 3^rd Generation Intel Core i7 Processor Options

o Intel Core i7-3610QM 2.3GHz (3.3GHz w/Turbo Boost, 6MB Cache) (Standard)

o Intel Core i7-3720QM 2.6GHz (3.6GHz w/Turbo Boost, 6MB Cache)

o Intel Core i7-3820QM 2.7GHz (3.7GHz w/Turbo Boost, 8MB Cache)

o Intel Core i7-3920XM 2.9GHz (3.8GHz w/Turbo Boost, 8MB Cache)

o Intel Core i7-3920XM Overclocked Turbo Boost (8MB Cache)

· Powerful NVIDIA and AMD Graphics Card Options

o 2GB GDDR5 NVIDIA GeForce GT 660Mⁱⁱ (Standard)

o 2GB GDDR5 NVIDIA GeForce GT 675Mⁱⁱ

o Dual 2GB GDDR5 AMD Radeon HD 7970M – AMD CrossFireXⁱⁱ (coming soon)

o Dual 2GB GDDR5 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 675M – NVIDIA SLIⁱⁱ

· 18.4 inch WLED WideFHD display (1920 X 1080)

· Configure with up to 32GB of DDR3 Memoryⁱ or 8GB 1866MHz (4GB 1600MHz Standard); 4x 204-Pin DDR3 SO-DIMM SDRAM Slots

· Configure with up to 750GB 7200RPM SATA driveⁱⁱⁱ (500GB standard)

o RAID 1 and 0, Dual and Triple Drive options available

o mSATA Boot and Caching Drive Options available

· Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium, Professional and Ultimate available

· 2.1MP FullHD Camera with dual digital microphones

· Slot-Loading DVD drive (Standard) or optional Blu-ray Disc Reader

· Creative Sound Blaster Recon3Di High-Definition 5.1 Audio with THX TruStudio Pro Software (Standard) or 2.1 Speaker configuration with Subwoofer Audio Powered by Klipsch; 7.1 Digital Audio out using HDMI out connection or S/PDIF Optical port

· Integrated 10/100/1000Mbps Gigabit Ethernet NIC and Integrated Wireless-N with Bluetooth 4.0 (standard)

· USB 3.0 (4); USB 2.0 and eSATA combo port; Auto Out Ports (2); Microphone In; Mini-Display Port; HDMI 1.4 Output; HDMI 1.3 Input; VGA Port; 9-in-1 Media Card Reader; RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet; Combo S/PDIF Optical output / Analog Headphone Line Out

Bethesda announce Kinect support for Skyrim available today

Andrew Edney

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May 1, 2012

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Bethesda announce Kinect support for Skyrim available today

Bethesda have announced that Kinect support for Skyrim will be available from today.

This is what they said:

English Kinect update for Skyrim will be available today for Xbox 360. A full list of English Voice Commands is now available here. The French, Italian, German, and Spanish versions are all in final testing.

Here is a video of it in action:

Let us know what you think of it if you try it via Kinect!

TV Streamer app for iOS to stream TV from your HDHomeRun to your iPad or iPhone

Andrew Edney

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May 1, 2012

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TV Streamer app for iOS to stream TV from your HDHomeRun to your iPad or iPhone

We are big fans of the SiliconDust HDHomeRun here at CDW, and now you can buy an app for that enables you to stream from the HDHomeRun to your iPhone or iPad.

This is the release:

Unpaq has launched a new app for iOS today, which if you have a HDHomeRun networked TV tuner box, will let you stream your TV channels on your local network to your iPad or iPhone.

TV Streamer will find your list of channels and present it with channel logos.
Tapping a TV channel in the list will control the HDHomeRun box, and have it stream the channel directly to the device.

You can edit the list to leave out channels that you never watch, and also reorder the list.

What is so special about TV Streamer?
* It works with all iPads.
* It works with iPhone 4 and 4S.
* It does not require a PC or Mac to be turned on.

It works with all HDHomeRun devices – Current and Legacy Models Globally.
It Supports Digital TV Streams from ATSC / Clear QAM / DVB-T / DVB-C (Unencrypted).
“TV Streamer continues the advancement of viewing HDHomeRun content on second screens, specifically iOS mobile devices”, said Theodore Head, President / CEO of Silicondust USA Inc. “TV Steamer supports all current and legacy model consumer HDHomeRun products globally allowing viewing of Over the Air and Unencrypted Cable in all DVB and US markets over WiFi within the customers home LAN network. Silicondust has always supported freedom of TV viewing throughout the home, and TV Steamer is a new tool of enabling this concept.”

TV Streamer will control the HDHomeRun device and start the data stream to the iPad. To watch the stream you need to buy GoodPlayer.
TV Streamer requires iOS 4.3.

HDHomeRun® devices are developed and sold by SiliconDust USA Inc.
HDHomeRun® is a registered trademark of SiliconDust USA Inc.

TV Streamer is available for purchase for $6.99 on the iOS App Store at:
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/id497193677?mt=8

via: Missing Remote

New HP ProLiant MicroServer N40L with £100 Cashback offer extended again

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Andrew Edney

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May 1, 2012

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The £100 cashback offer on the HP ProLiant MicroServers – the N40L’s, has been extended until the end of May 2012. They would make an excellent self build Windows Home Server 2011 box or Small Business Server 2011 box.

We have talked many times about how great the HP ProLiant MicroServer is for either a self-build Windows Home Server 2011 box, or a self-build Small Business Server 2011 Essentials box would be.

So what are you waiting for – go get the latest HP ProLiant MicroServer for just £199.95 +VAT then claim your £100 cashback. That’s a bargain!

Also use this voucher code for free next working day UK delivery – MSFREENDUK

Visit ServerPlus to take advantage of this offer

Nokia Lumia 800 12072 firmware update rolling out

Andrew Edney

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May 1, 2012

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Nokia Lumia 800 12072 firmware update rolling out

Nokia is rolling out yet another firmware, this time version 12072, which brings with a few fixes.

The fixes include:

Issues with the volume
Camera app to automatically detect 50Hz or 60Hz flickering using flicker reduction

Do you have a Lumia 800? What do you think of it?

Introducing the BlackBerry Music Gateway

Andrew Edney

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May 1, 2012

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Introducing the BlackBerry Music Gateway

RIM introduced a new accessory, the BlackBerry Music Gateway, last night at the BlackBerry Solutions Showcase.

The new BlackBerry Music Gateway lets you wirelessly play music to your home or car stereo from your BlackBerry smartphone, BlackBerry PlayBook tablet or any Bluetooth enabled device.

Once connected to the BlackBerry Music Gateway, customers are able to control their music from up to 30 feet away from the stereo, without missing a single beat.

The BlackBerry Music Gateway will begin shipping in June 2012 and will be available on http://www.shopblackberry.com for US$49.99.

Installing ElephantDrive on Windows 7

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Jim McCarthy

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May 1, 2012

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I recently installed ElephantDrive cloud storage service on my Windows 7 desktop. Here is the story!

Back in November 2011, I told you about ElephantDrive’s cloud storage solution when discussing the QNAP TurboNAS cloud storage capabilities. I recently was provided with a one year subscription to ElephantDrive and decided to back up documents on my Windows 7 desktop with it.

Service Background

First, some background on ElephantDrive. Here is how they describe themselves:

What We Do…

ElephantDrive is committed to providing individuals and businesses simple but powerful tools for protecting and accessing their data. We want ordinary people to enjoy the peace of mind that comes from the type of enterprise-class backup, storage, and data management that has historically only been available to big corporations. And we’ve made it so simple.

Why ElephantDrive?

Our service has a lot in common with the world’s largest land mammal. When you subscribe to ElephantDrive, you get a service that is very big, never forgets, and works for peanuts!

Who We Are…

ElephantDrive was founded by a team of technologists who are passionate about developing world class software and fascinated by the challenges of storing, securing, and protecting massive amounts of data. We are based in Los Angeles and have worked together for years designing and deploying online applications.

Military grade encryption keeps your files safe and secure

Secure 128-bit SSL transfer
Information sent from you to ElephantDrive is protected by the same system that banks and financial institutions use to secure their transactions.

Advanced 256-bit AES encryption
Before transfer, your files are encrypted with the preferred algorithm of the U.S. government (approved for “Top Secret” use by the NSA).

Intelligent software moves your data fast

Innovative delivery technology
Our engineers have designed an advanced, proprietary system for maximizing your available bandwidth while minimizing the effects on your system.

Differential backups
ElephantDrive recognizes which files are new or have been modified so that after your first backup completes, all future backups will go much faster.

Access and share your files anytime, anywhere

Universal access
With ElephantDrive’s web-based portal you have 24/7 access to all of your files, wherever you are!

Easy and secure file sharing
Share any file with a single click (great for files that are too large to email), and set a password for extra security.

One program to unify your data

Multiple devices and multiple platforms
Works with laptops, servers, external storage devices, MACs, PCs, and most server operating systems.

Powerful administrative controls
Create independent sub-accounts with different access privileges (Business Plan required), and monitor your account activity and data usage.

ElephantDrive is installed to your PC and backups to the cloud happen on a scheduled basis. If you are interested in ensuring that your data is automatically backed up offsite, cloud storage is a convenient option. I have tested it with a QNAP TurboNAS and it works very well on that device as well.

Installation

Installation of ElephantDrive is relatively easy. First, download the ElephantDrive Windows application and run the installer. Once the installer completes, ElephantDrive asks you to decide if you want to configure your backups. You’ll see this screen:

Apple Updates iTunes U app to version 1.1.1

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Andrew Edney

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Apr 30, 2012

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Apple today updated iTunes U to version 1.1.1 bringing with it a single fix.

Free courses in a wide array of subjects:
• Take free courses created and taught by instructors from leading universities and other schools
• See all assignments and updates from the instructor in one place, and check off assignments as you complete them
• Take notes and highlight text in iBooks and see them consolidated for easy reviewing in the iTunes U app
• Access course materials, including audio, video, books, documents & presentations, apps, and new iBooks textbooks for iPad

What’s New in Version 1.1.1

iTunes U 1.1.1 addresses an issue which may cause it to unexpectedly quit when launched from another app

Download now from the Apple App Store

Apple introduces Developer ID and Gatekeeper for Mac OS X Mountain Lion

Andrew Edney

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Apr 30, 2012

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Apple introduces Developer ID and Gatekeeper for Mac OS X Mountain Lion

Apple have started contacting developers and advising them to join their Mac Developer Program by introducing Developer ID and their new Gatekeeper feature in OS X Mountain Lion.

The Mac App Store is the safest place for users to get software for their Mac, but we also want to protect users when they get applications from other places. Gatekeeper is a new feature in OS X Mountain Lion that helps protect users from downloading and installing malicious software. Signing your applications, plug-ins, and installer packages with a Developer ID certificate lets Gatekeeper verify that they are not known malware and have not been tampered with.

Mac Developer Program members can sign applications with their Developer ID now to get ready for Gatekeeper. If you’re not already a member, join the Mac Developer Program today.

QNAP Adds Peripherals to Compatibility List

Jim McCarthy

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Apr 30, 2012

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QNAP Adds Peripherals to Compatibility List

QNAP today added two Toshiba hard drives and some back up applications to the compatibility list for QNAP hardware today. Read on for details.

QNAP added two Toshiba drives and some back up applications to their compatibility list. Here is the news release:

QNAP Expands its Turbo NAS Peripherals Compatibility List, Adding Two New 3.5-inch Internal Hard Drives and Five 3rd Party Backup Applications

Taipei, Taiwan, April 30, 2012 – QNAP^®Systems, Inc. is extending the number of compatible peripherals for its Turbo NAS products. The additions, including two 3.5-inch internal hard drives and five 3rd party backup applications, are now fully compatible. The expanded peripherals compatibility is expected to give users greater convenience and deployment flexibility.The compatible 3.5-inch internal hard drives are listed below:

· Toshiba^® MK1002TSKB, MK2002TSKB

The compatible 3rd party backup applications are listed below:

· Retrospect^® Retrospect 9, Retrospect 7.7

· Rectiphy^® ActiveImage Protector 3.1

· Symantec^® Backup Exec 2012

· Acronis^® Backup & Recovery 11

Visit www.qnap.com for more information.

About QNAP Systems, Inc.

QNAP Systems, Inc. is a privately held company founded in 2004 and is dedicated to bringing world class NAS storage, professional NVR video surveillance, and network video players to consumer, small/medium business, and entry level enterprise market segments. QNAP leverages not only hardware design but also a growing core competency in software engineering that is precisely focused on bringing to market products that offer the highest available performance coupled with outstanding reliability, scalability, and ease of installation and use. QNAP is a multi-national company with headquarters in Taipei, Taiwan, and subsidiary offices in China and the United States.

The Toshiba drives are enterprise drives with 7200 RPM speeds, SATA 3.0 interfaces and 1TB and 2TB sizes, respectively. The 1TB drive currently sells for $132 on Newegg, and the 2TB drive sells for $299.

The five backup applications are normally found in many current IT shops, so adding backup applications that are widely deployed in business settings only helps with disaster recovery credibility in the SMB.

Barnes & Noble and Microsoft announce new strategic partnership called Newco; includes NOOK app for Windows 8

Andrew Edney

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Apr 30, 2012

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Barnes & Noble and Microsoft today announced the formation of a strategic partnership in a new Barnes & Noble subsidiary, which will build upon the history of strong innovation in digital reading technologies from both companies.

This is the press release with more details:

The partnership will accelerate the transition to e-reading, which is revolutionizing the way people consume, create, share and enjoy digital content.

The new subsidiary, referred to in this release as Newco, will bring together the digital and College businesses of Barnes & Noble. Microsoft will make a $300 million investment in Newco at a post-money valuation of $1.7 billion in exchange for an approximately 17.6% equity stake. Barnes & Noble will own approximately 82.4% of the new subsidiary, which will have an ongoing relationship with the company’s retail stores. Barnes & Noble has not yet decided on the name of Newco.

One of the first benefits for customers will be a NOOK application for Windows 8, which will extend the reach of Barnes & Noble’s digital bookstore by providing one of the world’s largest digital catalogues of e-Books, magazines and newspapers to hundreds of millions of Windows customers in the U.S. and internationally.

The inclusion of Barnes & Noble’s College business is an important component of Newco’s strategic vision. Through the newly formed Newco, Barnes & Noble’s industry leading NOOK Study software will provide students and educators the preeminent technology platform for the distribution and management of digital education materials in the market.

“The formation of Newco and our relationship with Microsoft are important parts of our strategy to capitalize on the rapid growth of the NOOK business, and to solidify our position as a leader in the exploding market for digital content in the consumer and education segments,” said William Lynch, CEO of Barnes & Noble. “Microsoft’s investment in Newco, and our exciting collaboration to bring world-class digital reading technologies and content to the Windows platform and its hundreds of millions of users, will allow us to significantly expand the business.”

“The shift to digital is putting the world’s libraries and newsstands in the palm of every person’s hand, and is the beginning of a journey that will impact how people read, interact with, and enjoy new forms of content,” said Andy Lees, President at Microsoft. “Our complementary assets will accelerate e-reading innovation across a broad range of Windows devices, enabling people to not just read stories, but to be part of them. We’re at the cusp of a revolution in reading.”

Barnes & Noble and Microsoft have settled their patent litigation, and moving forward, Barnes & Noble and Newco will have a royalty-bearing license under Microsoft’s patents for its NOOK eReader and Tablet products. This paves the way for both companies to collaborate and reach a broader set of customers.

This is a very interesting move, and I look forward to seeing more of this in the near future. What do you think?

Ceton Companion Apps & Extender Beta Announcement

Andrew Edney

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Apr 30, 2012

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Ceton Companion Apps & Extender Beta Announcement

Today saw Ceton make two announcements – one on the availability of their Companion Apps and the other about an Extender beta.

This is what Ceton posted:

Today we are pleased to make two announcements. First is that the Ceton Companion App will be available to ALL Windows Media Center (Windows 7) users. There is no need for new hardware and will simply plug in to your current HTPC. Second is that registration has opened for both the Ceton Companion Apps for Windows Media Center and the Ceton Extender for Windows Media Center. Simply head over to http://beta.cetoncorp.com and fill out the registration form and you will automatically be entered into a chance to participate in the Ceton Companion Apps beta. Selection will take place on or before May 25th and you will receive an email with information as to how to participate in the beta program. Additionally when you register for the Companion Apps beta you also have the ability to register for the Ceton Extender beta. Selection for the Ceton Extender beta will take place on or before July 15th.

Ceton Companion Apps Features:

Multiple platforms

iPhone (iOS 4.1+)

Android (2.2+)

Windows Phone 7 (Mango)

Works on any Windows 7 HTPC

Browse all of your media center libraries

Videos

Music

Photos

Movies

Start playback of content on multiple devices

Manage and Schedule Recordings

Rich meta data for Movies and Television

Browse Premieres of upcoming television shows

Universally search movies, TV, guide, and more.

A whole lot more!

Throughout our Beta process we want to hear back from you our customers. We are extremely interested in your likes, dislikes, feature requests, and just about anything else you want to tell us. We will be sending out surveys each week that will help in making the best mobile applications that we can for you!

So go and register now!!! http://beta.cetoncorp.com