Netbook specialist Acer is apparently pleased with the idea that it was the first to introduce a netbook that lets users run either Windows 7 or Android. The company announced yesterday that it will continue this strategy and use the dual-boot feature on all upcoming dual-core netbooks.

IP2 is a free and handy tool to have. This tool allows a user to be able to find there LAN or WAN IP. Your LAN IP is usually going to look like 192.168.0.x if you ware behind a router. If you are not, and you’re only using a cable modem then both IP's will probably be the same. Your WAN IP is the IP that the public see. This little app makes it possible to not have to go to a website to find your WAN IP. Just open and it gives you both IPs.

This is a very useful utility for people that seem to have no luck with Windows updates. This program can do 2 things. Remove any known Windows Update or can remove any left behind file from the updates. Very easy to install and use.

Regardless of whether or not Windows Phone 7 becomes a huge success among the average Joes, Microsoft has already written the next step in its playbook, trying to woo the nearly impenetrable enterprise market. With its social media integration and the ability to connect to Xbox Live, it is being geared toward everyday consumers more than any Microsoft mobile platform before it.

Software giant Microsoft has released the Beta version of the all new Internet Explorer 9.  IE9 has really set some impressive benchmarks with the new browser working with the language of the future HTML5.   Speed and performance seems to be one of their primary focuses, as now the browser utilizes the power of your computer’s graphic processor, or GPU, to handle graphics-heavy tasks like video streaming or online gaming.  By tapping into this technology, IE9 gives you a more immersive web experience, and delivers faster loading pages, with minimal if any lag what so ever.  If you want to check it out, you can download it here (http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/internet-explorer/help/ie-9/whats-new-in-internet-explorer-9) 

Having a portable browser on a flash drive can be a ton of help when fighting a virus on a computer. Most infections attack the browser installed on the computer. A few more benefits to the Chrome browser is how fast the browser opens and loads websites compared to IE. http://portableapps.com/apps/internet/google_chrome_portable

According to Eedoo CEO Jack Luo, the Ebox is expected to feature an integrated controller-free platform similar to Kinect, along with 30 pre-installed games when it launches in Q1 2011.

Hackers have managed to crack an Intel-developed encryption code that is currently used by a number of industry heavyweights to secure HD video content and devices. In order for someone to use this information to unlock anything that would have to implement it into silicon-make a computer chip.

Reported by the Microsoft Malware Protection Center on Sept 1st, a new malware attack is out that not only tries to be a clone of Microsoft Security Essentials on victims but it also customizes fakes browser warnings. The infection looks just like the Microsoft version but then starts to ask the user to pay for the software which is where MS doesn't ask the user to do.

CDBurnerXP is a freeware, portable burning application designed to burn CDs, DVDs. CDBurnerXP is truly free and has plenty of features including creating, burning ISOs, audio CDs, bootable disks, Lightscribe integration, and command line options. Works on Xp to Windows 7. Portable version is able to be installed on any flash drive that you have.

This tool is very simple to use and works on Windows 95 all the way to Windows 7. This little application searches all over your computer for every cd key it can fine. Then give you the ability to save them to a text file. Very usually for people that have a issue keeping track of all there discs.

 In a recent study conducted by PandaLabs (www.pandasecurity.com) they have collected data and the numbers are scary!  More than 57,000 malware infected websites are put out on the Internet each and everyday.  Sites like Ebay, Amazon, and Western Union related sites are making up for most of the numbers, and the sites where credit cards accounts and PayPay accounts have seemed to be the target over the last couple of years.  If you're making online purchases from your personal computer, be sure to go directly to the URL web address, and don't rely on search engines to get you to your pages.  Google, Yahoo, Bing, and several others are making efforts by changing the indexing algorithms, they are still unable to bring down the huge number of users being effected by these malicious sites being made available!  Come see the TechExperts if you think you may be at risk!

Retail giant Best Buy is offering the T-Mobile G2 Smartphone powered by Froyo (Android OS 2.2) and even better it will have full access to the blazing speed of the 4G mobile network.  The phone's price is set at a surprisingly low $199.99 and will start shipping phones to pre-ordered customers by the end of October.  Powered by the Google platform, G2 will have the abilities and functionality of a full blown smartphone with access to all your favorite apps via the marketplace, send/receive email, photos, navigation, GPS, access to YouTube and online media streaming, all on the blazing 4G network. 

               YouTube is now in talks with Hollywood Studios to offer streamed pay per view to their site.  Seems as if YouTube is now taking a shot at Apple and Netflix as Internet streaming video is becoming more and more popular, especially as the next generation of Wi-Fi enabled televisions begin hitting the marketplace.  In what appears to be efforts to combine cable TV, streamed media, and search all into one product, Google and YouTube are heavy hitters when compared to cable or satellite providers, so this could be a huge turn in the way we watch TV and movies in the near future.

Yes you are reading correctly, Commodore is making a new computer system with very modern hardware, but decided to keep the old looks. This new system is going to be an exact replica of the classic Commodore C64. Except this time it is going to have 4GB of DDR3 memory, a 1TB hard drive, an HDMI port, Intel Atom 525 CPU and Nvidia Ion2 graphics. The “Commodore PC64” is set to ship out this holiday season, no pricing details have been released at this time.

MessenPass is a very handy and portable application. All you need to do is click on it and you can recover any of the following.
•MSN Messenger
•Windows Messenger (In Windows XP)
•Windows Live Messenger (In Windows XP/Vista/7)
•Yahoo Messenger (Versions 5.x and 6.x)
•Google Talk
•ICQ Lite 4.x/5.x/2003
•AOL Instant Messenger v4.6 or below, AIM 6.x, and AIM Pro.
•Trillian
•Trillian Astra
•Miranda
•GAIM/Pidgin
•MySpace IM
•PaltalkScene
•Digsby

    Intel Corporation, known for their world leading silicon innovations and processor technologies, has yet again set what should be a pretty significant milestone for the new generation of "netbooks."  The mobile processor Intel Atom is now a dual core CPU!  They are available with several OEMs, including Lenovo, LG, MIS, Toshiba, and Acer, and Asus.  With the newly added horsepower, users' can now enjoy a fuller, and faster computer experience without sparing performance on the compact systems.  Quad core next?!

Saving passwords helps save tons of time but also helps you forget your passwords. This little tool helps you pull any passwords that are saved on the computer. The tool even tells you the website that the password has been saved from.

Samsung has just introduced a portable Blu-Ray player capable of rendering 1080p HD video and very smooth 3D playback. This $500 DVD player features a 10.1-inch screen, integrated Wi-fi, and 2 HDMI outputs. Perfect for the traveling person or for the kids.

A great tool to speed up email or password related issues for clients who can't remember or never knew their password. All you have to do is open the tool point to the password box and it will reveal the password.

Recuva is a file recovery tool that allows you to recover deleted files from hard drives, flash drives, MP3 players, and much more. What is even better is they have a full install version and a portable version. This program is free to download and works on most Windows Operating Systems.

If you’re already an owner or potential future owner of one of Apple’s popular products like the iPhone, iTouch, or newly released iPad then pay attention!  From experience, I know how frustrating it was before when you downloaded an app and it turned out to be a totally dud, especially when you’re purchasing them. 

Well now Apple is launching a “buy before you try” campaign which allows you to download the app and use it BEFORE you buy it.  With some limitations on apps, and less functionality between the “preview” app and the full version, this should be a great addition for Apples marketplace. 

Microsoft released an out of schedule patch(MS10-046) for the recent shortcut exploit issue. The past few weeks have seen increasing reports of attacks using the shortcut exploit. Microsoft felt it was a serious problem to let it wait until the next scheduled patch Tuesday. The patch was released at 1 p.m. on Monday.

Research in Motion (RIM) is getting ready to launch codename “BlackPad” this November.  RIM which is most popularly known for their line of smartphones, the Blackberry, will be squaring off with Apple’s IPad.   The tablet style devices have seemed to be really booming in the electronics world this summer, so be on the lookout for what should be a great addition to the market! { http://www.tgdaily.com/mobility-features/50889 }