Raxco Release PerfectDisk 12.5 Build 309

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Raxco Release PerfectDisk 12.5 Build 309

Raxco have just released version 12.5 build 309 of their PefectDisk software.

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PerfectDisk 12.5 is now available. This new release is free to all PerfectDisk 12 users. PerfectDisk 12.5 is free to all licensed PerfectDisk 12 users – even if you are not on Support & Upgrade Protection. If you are a licensed PerfectDisk 12 user, you are entitled to PerfectDisk 12.5 at no charge.

What’s New

  1. Updated group policy administrative template files (.adm, .admx, .adml).
  2. Setting of the next run date in scheduling has been fixed.
  3. Modified “About” dialog.
  4. Scheduling in PD 12.5 Professional (Consumer version) has been updated to enable emptying the recycle bin and deleting of temporary files.
  5. Fixed a problem in saving settings in Hyper-V Guest and vSphere Guest.
  6. Fixed crashes caused by port scanning software (GFI LanGuard and Nessus).
  7. Improved performance on startup and on saving of global settings.
  8. Corrected the startup time for schedules created immediately after system restart.
  9. Corrected positioning of windows created outside the visible screen surface.
  10. Fixed SSD drive detection in virtual environments.
  11. Improved progress bars and logging for PerfectDisk Exchange.
  12. Fixed an issue detecting IDE drives in vSphere Guest.
Check out our review of PerfectDisk 12

FireCore Releases aTV Flash (black) 1.1.1 for the 2nd Generation AppleTV

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FireCore Releases aTV Flash (black) 1.1.1 for the 2nd Generation AppleTV

Today saw the release of aTV Flash (black) version 1.1.1 for the 2nd generation AppleTV.

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Here is what Firecore said:

What’s new in 1.1.1?

  • Added support for embedded ‘Timed Text’ subtitles
  • Added support for external SSA subtitles
  • Added support for .dvr-ms files
  • Added background audio looping for DVD menus
  • Improved metadata loading performance*
  • Improved .SRT subtitles parsing
  • Improved compatibility with AirPlay
  • Improved filter bar selection in list view mode
  • Improved support for special characters
  • Improved file name parsing
  • Improved playlist behavior
  • Resolved rare DVD playback and menu issues
  • Resolved floating crash when accessing remote files
  • Resolved floating crash when audio queue service is not available
  • Resolved rare crash when opening pre-playback screen
  • Resolved playback issues when attempting to use corrupt subtitles
  • Resolved issues related to hiding menu items
  • Resolved issues with installer version check
  • Removed white line visible on some h.264 movies
  • Files that are 90% viewed are now marked as watched
  • Minor UI improvements
  • Other miscellaneous bug fixes

*Note: A one time re-cache will be required to take advantage of the new performance improvements. This will take place automatically when browsing through your media files.

Superb! Where can I get it?

If you’re already running a version of aTV Flash (black) the new 1.1.1 version can be installed through the Maintenance –> Manage Extras menu. Links for the new version can also be found in your account under the Downloads tab.

If you’re not yet using aTV Flash (black) you can get started here.

Angry Birds Now Available on the Blackberry PlayBook

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Angry Birds Now Available on the Blackberry PlayBook

The newest games launching this week for the BlackBerry PlayBook tablet are from Rovio’s popular Angry Birds game series.

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All three apps are now available on BlackBerry App World for US$4.99 each.

  • Angry Birds: The survival of the Angry Birds is at stake! Dish out revenge on the pigs who stole the Birds’ eggs. Use the unique destructive powers of the Angry Birds to destroy the pigs’ fortifications!
  • Angry Birds Seasons: Celebrate the seasons with Angry Birds! Angry Birds Seasons is a special edition of the game that takes the furious fowl through seasonal celebrations around the world!
  • Angry Birds Rio: Save the Angry Birds from smugglers and monkeys! The Angry Birds have been kidnapped and taken to Rio de Janeiro! Help them escape the smugglers and save their friends!

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The Digital Lifestyle Show #334 – Quiz Time

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The Digital Lifestyle Show #334 – Quiz Time

This weeks Digital Lifestyle Show has just been released – its show 334.

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Here’s what Ian says about this week show:

Welcome to our special Christmas show, all three of us are together to talk over the weeks news including My Movies, Tranquil PC videos, Dell killing its netbook range, iTunes Match and Apple TV updates.

Plus we have a special Christmas quiz!

You can listen to or download the show from here.

RAC Traffic App for Windows Phone 7 Available

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RAC Traffic App for Windows Phone 7 Available

With Christmas almost upon us, the roads start getting very busy. With this in mind you might want to download the RAC Traffic app for Windows Phone 7. And it’s free!

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RAC Traffic shows incidents, delays and road works for the whole of the UK, including Central London, England, Scotland, Wales & Northern Ireland.

Key Features:

– Real-time Traffic Incidents

– Advanced warning of Planned Roadwork’s

– Create routes and be notified of incidents along your routes

– Pin routes to Start Screen

– Call RAC Breakdown in case of emergency

– Store RAC Membership details

RAC Traffic will allow you to check unplanned road incidents and delays at anytime, and view any problems textually, or displayed on a Bing map. Using the location service built in to your Windows Phone Device, RAC Traffic will show the nearest traffic problem to you, or by choosing a region you are interested in, the nearest traffic in that region.

RAC Traffic allows you to pin your routes to your Start Screen so that you can periodically be informed of any traffic incidents along your route.

Zoom in on the map and zoom out to see traffic on major and minor routes in the UK. This is the most comprehensive and up-to-date data available in the UK and shows current incidents and expected delays.

View by region or current location and zoom in to traffic problems using the text to read the actual problem and decide how you want to avoid the incident. Use the in-built Bing map to look at options to avoid any trouble and carry on with your journey, stress free. Scroll around the map and switch to map-mode for a full screen view of incidents around the UK.

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Buy the Acer Aspire Easystore Windows Home Server for $289.99

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Buy the Acer Aspire Easystore Windows Home Server for $289.99

Newegg are offering the acer Aspire Easystore Tower Server System Intel Atom D510 1.66GHz 2C/4T 2GB 2TB Windows Home Server AH342-U2T2H for $289.99.

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This model comes with Windows Home Server v1.

Check out our hand-on review of the Easystore here
acer Aspire Easystore Tower Server System Intel Atom D510 1.66GHz 2C/4T 2GB AH342-U2T2H

Cache Memory: 1MB L2 cache Chipset: ICH9R Express Memory Type: DDR2 MAX Memory Capacity: SDRAM HDD Interface: SATA Ethernet Controller: Gigabit LAN LAN Ports: 1 x Ports Expansion Slots: 1 PCIe x1

DVBLogic EPG Loader for Digiguide Test Version Released

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DVBLogic EPG Loader for Digiguide Test Version Released

Today DVBLogic released a DVBLink EPG Loader for Digiguide test version with several important fixes.

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Here is what they said:

This test version of Digiguide source should fix the following issues:
– dvblink server crash during schedules download
– schedule files reduced to 1K in case of communication errors

To apply the test version
– open dvblink web configuration page
– open Digiguide source properties
– (while in that config page) copy attached digi_guide_source.dll to dvblink\sources\<your digiguide source> overwriting your existing one
– press cancel on Digiguide source properties to return to Sources configuration tab (this will load new digiguide source)

 

http://dvblogic.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=60&t=15840

NVIDIA Release GeForce 290.53 Beta Driver

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NVIDIA Release GeForce 290.53 Beta Driver

NVIDIA have released a GeForce 290.53 beta driver for it’s graphics cards. This beta includes bug fixes and also performance improvements for Skyrim.

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New in Version 290.53

Optimizations For The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim

      • Increases performance by up to 25% in The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim vs. 290.36 drivers (measured with GeForce GTX 560 at 19×10 Ultra – Indoor Scene). Results will vary depending on your GPU, system configuration, and in-game location.
      • Updates the NVIDIA Control Panel ambient occlusion support for The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim to a higher performance profile.
      • Added new 3D Vision laser sight /crosshair options to better match Skyrim crosshairs.

 

NVIDIA SLI

Adds the following SLI profiles:

      • Afterfall: InSanity
      • Trine 2
      • WRC 2: FIA World Rally Championship 2011

 

3D Vision

Added or updated the following 3D Vision game profiles:

      • The Adventures Of Tintin: The Game – Rated 3D Vision Ready
      • Ignite – Rated Good
      • Orcs Must Die! – Rated Good
      • PT Boats: Knights Of The Sea – Rated Good
      • PT Boats: South Gambit – Rated Good
      • Stronghold 3 – Rated Good
      • Trine 2 – Rated 3D Vision Ready

 

Key Bug Fixes

    • Fixes some random instances of triangular artifacts when playing Battlefield 3 (fix is now enabled for GeForce 400 and 500 series GPUs).
    • Fixes a default panel resolution-timing bug in 290.36.

Click here to download the GeForce 290.53 beta drivers.

Spotify App for Blackberry Out of Beta

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Spotify App for Blackberry Out of Beta

Back in October we told you about the Spotify beta for Blackberry owners. Well now it’s out of beta!

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Here is what Spotify said today:

We are excited to let you know that our BlackBerry app is no longer a Preview release and is now available to any user with a compatible phone. To download the app simply point the browser on your phone to m.spotify.com and follow the installation instructions.

Compatible phones include Bold 9780, Bold 9700, Curve 9300, Bold 9000, Curve 8520. Currently the app only supports phones running on GSM networks. CDMA-network phones and the Torch 9800 are not compatible.

As with all of our mobile app you’ll need a Spotify Premium subscription to stream from our catalogue. You can take advantage of our 48-hour free trial directly from the mobile app or sign up to our 30-day free trial to give it a spin.

Have you got a Blackberry and have you tried it yet? Let us know….

into Windows Phone App Updated to Version 1.2.0.0

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into Windows Phone App Updated to Version 1.2.0.0

Microsoft have today released an update to it’s into app for Windows Phone, taking it to version 1.2.0.0.

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What is the into Windows Phone App?

Film, fashion music, food, travel, gadgets? Whatever it is you’re into, you’ll find it through into by Windows Phone.

You’ll get access to hand-picked offers and money can’t buy experiences, content and articles from top UK contributors and have access to really unique events, plus with this app, you can show the best bits of Windows Phone to your friends earn points along the way. Share, tweet, like and invite your way to some fantastic rewards.

Pin the app to your Start screen and through the Live Tile you can keep up to speed with all the new great rewards and offers coming to into by Windows Phone.

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