Kingston has kindly provided us with a 1GB review model of its new DataTraveler ReadyFlash USB thumb drive (DTR/1GBFE). Released in March 2007, Kingston’s ReadyFlash Series has been designed and tested for ReadyBoost “based on precise performance specifications outlined by Microsoft”. (Ed - is it a paradox to say something is precise and outlined?) We put this claim to the test to see what benefits arise from being ‘Enhanced for Windows ReadyBoost’. » Read more…
Is it good to use a SD card with Vista’s ReadyBoost? Tech Crater takes a brief look at the pros and cons, then, you can decide. » Read more…
Six Easy Steps
Currently, there is no official list of devices which are compatible with ReadyBoost. Thousands of users have put their devices to trial by Vista, and compiled unofficial lists. One of the most comprehensive lists has been made by community contributions to Grant Gibson. But just knowing compatibility is worthless - because in this blitzing information age, we know that we all want the best speed. Here’s how to find out Vista’s test results for your device. » Read more…
Share Your Flash Device’s ReadyBoost Rating
It only takes 6 easy steps to find out your device’s Random Read Speed and ‘Sequential Write’ Speed. To see if you make the most of ReadyBoost, please refer to our How to Find ReadyBoost Speed Rating article. In this article, we have put together a database to store speed scores that have been submitted by users. » Read more…
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The Microsoft Ultimate Limited Offer 2007 Program set sail on 26 February 2007 and has been shipping the latest Office Suite to students at a reduced price. While there is nothing novel in offering academic versions of software, Microsoft’s Program takes a revolutionary approach that could be a forefront to something much greater. » Read more…
The internet brings every piece of public domain information in the world to our fingertips. The expanse of the information is simply overwhelming. It is no longer a question of is what we seek there, but whether can we distill it from all the unwanted data. With the blazing speed of the internet, everything happens in a few keystrokes or a click of the mouse. Today’s extreme danger is that it has become all too casual, all too easy. But just as quickly, everything can go very wrong. » Read more…
Dell Inc, the US-based computer manufacturer and vendor, departs from its tradition of shipping all home and business desktops with a Microsoft operating system. Now Dell also offers systems with a ‘free’ pre-installation of an open source OS.
Will you make the switch to open source? » Read more…
Coverage coming soon on:
Actel Corporation
Adaptec Software on-line
Adaptive Logic » Read more…
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