Happy Chrismahannukwansica!

Posted Thursday, December 24, 2009 by Daniel Shain

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I posted this last year and it got two "likes" and one "dislike". Democracy wins, so here we are again.

Happy Holidays to all from laptopical.com! Read More

Microsoft Loses Appeal, Still Forbidden to Sell Word in 2010

Posted Thursday, December 24, 2009 by Daniel Shain

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Remember that court case we mentioned last August, where little known software company i4i of Toronto claimed Microsoft violated its 1997 patent for custom XML in its versions of Word? At the time, we were somewhat skeptical, thinking these guys might get paid quickly and quietly, or else this decision would drag on until it was flat out overturned. Well, it's beginning to look like the latter, with the next chapter in the case unfolding this week. However, something is a little off. Read More

ASUS Eee PC 1201N - The Death/Birth of the Useful Netbook

Posted Friday, December 18, 2009 by Daniel Shain

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ASUS' latest Eee PC netbook stretches the term "netbook" as much as any computer ever has, with a 12.1" display, dual core processor, HD graphics capabilities, and a price that's not too different from a low cost full laptop. Depending on how you view a netbook, this could represent either the most useful or more heinous spin on a netbook yet. Read More

Microsoft Settles with EU - No to Fines, Yes to Browser Ballots!

Posted Wednesday, December 16, 2009 by Daniel Shain

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Microsoft and the EU have settled on terms regarding the antitrust issues inherent in Microsoft's browser practices. Microsoft will now offer a non-partisan ballot of browser options for new and existing users of its Windows operating system, and in return, the EU promises not to fine the living daylights out of the company. Everybody wins! Read More

Thinking About Privacy? We Know You Have, Because it's in your Cookies

Posted Friday, December 11, 2009 by Daniel Shain

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Recently the FTC sat down at a roundtable to discuss "the privacy challenges posed by the vast array of 21st century technology and business practices that collect and use consumer data." In layman's terms, they were talking about the legitimacy of targeted ads. Read More

Dual Screen Notebooks - They're Here, and Competing with one Another

Posted Thursday, December 10, 2009 by Daniel Shain

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Dual screened notebooks have become more than concept - we've gotten to the point where two versions of a similar dual screened netbook are competing with one another over price and features. Excellent. Read More

Think a Website is Invading Your Privacy? Tell the FTC!

Posted Friday, December 4, 2009 by Daniel Shain

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Ever wish there was a "mark as spam" button for the internet? Next time you typo your way into a bad site that attempts to steal your data, or simply go to a slimy legitimate site that's just pretending not to invade, complain about it. Straight to the FTC. With this easy to use new tool from the Center for Democracy and Technology. Read More

AT&T, Verizon Drop Ad Suits

Posted Wednesday, December 2, 2009 by Daniel Shain

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'Tis the season to buy a smartphone, and AT&T and Verizon have been dueling aggressively over supremacy in more places than just their ads. Not sure who paid more in litigation fees (we're guessing AT&T), but it looks like both parties have decided to put away their guns for the time being. Read More

Internet Explorer 9 Adds Direct2D, Improves JavaScript, Might Actually Be Good

Posted Monday, November 30, 2009 by Daniel Shain

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Even though they still have the largest market share, it has been a long time since Internet Explorer reigned supreme over other browsers in terms of speediness and productivity. Latest developments are showing that IE9 might just be the version of the browser to put it back in the conversation, and maybe stop the incessant bleeding to FireFox, Chrome, and others. Read More

Psystar - Another Step Closer to Death

Posted Friday, November 20, 2009 by Daniel Shain

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A US District Judge recently threw out the bulk of Psystar's latest countersuit, while agreeing with the bulk of Apple's charges. Looks like the end is neigh for this particular hackintosh distributor... and why do I get the sense that the hackintosh community at large won't be shedding too many tears? Read More

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