Apple Magic Trackpad : Worth it for only desktop users

Magic Trackpad
Apple Magic Trackpad costs $69. As it named Magic , its not magical, i can only say its is another nice product from apple. For desktop users (Mac mini, IMac) it can be the alternative to Mouse.
As magic trackpad is made of the same aluminum material,same sculpture as of Apple wireless Keyboard, using Apple magic trackpad side by side with Apple wireless keyboard for desktop users looks amazing.
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Silverlight support on windows phone 7

Windows Phone 7The new Windows Phone 7 is coming! Windows Phone 7 supports Silverlight and XNA.
Silverlight for Windows Phone supports core Silverlight capabilities in managed .NET code along with XAML including:

  • Hight quality video rendering
  • Deep Zoom for enhanced reading and photo browsing experiences
  • Vector and Bitmap Graphics and animation

Silverlight can also access the unique capabilities of the phone including:

  • Hardware acceleration for video and graphics
  • Accelerometer for motion sensing
  • Multi-touch
  • Camera and microphone
  • Location awareness
  • Push notifications
  • Native phone functionality

http://www.silverlight.net/getstarted/devices/windows-phone/

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Apple updates Safari 5.0

Apple updates safari to 5.0.1 and introduces extensions gallery with lots of amazing extensions.

Safari extensions gallery

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Windows 7 pinning items

Pinning is a new introduced feature of windows 7. You can pin any application on your taskbar or on start menu for easy access. Applications that are frequently access are the good candidates to be pinned on start menu or  taskbar.

To pin the application right to any application on start menu and click one of the two options availble. 
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Pinning items to taskbar or start menu on windows 7

Most frequently accessing programs can be pinned to the start menu or on the taskbar.

Pin the application

Right click on the item on the menu item then select the option to Pin to Start Menu or Pin to Taskbar.
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Brief look at windows 7

Windows 7 (formerly codenamed Blackcomb and Vienna) is an upcoming version of Microsoft Windows after the Windows Vista, an operating system produced by offcourse Microsoft for use on personal computers,desktops, laptops, tablet PCs, netbooks and media center PCs.
Microsoft listened what customers want and made hundreds of little improvements and a few big ones that add up to a whole lot less. Microsoft promises Windows 7 will be less waiting(fast booting), fewer clicks (no unnessary poups), and less complexity(more user friendly).Windows 7 helps you do more. More work, more play, and more of everything in between. Making every task simpler and every day easier.
Windows 7 was built after the lot of customers feedback and complaints from the Windows Vista, so you’ll see a lot of things you’ve asked for.Every one expects on Windows 7 is that no more lots of confirmation windows that was the main distraction on Windows Vista. Everyone hopes Windows 7 will be more faster, secure, easy to use and user friendly.
Hope everybody will be enjoying Windows 7 after the lots of frustations on Windows Vista.

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Install windows 7 on Virtual Machine

In this article you will learn how to install windows 7 on virtual host so that you can test windows 7 on your old pc without affecting your previous operating system. Installing on virtual host can be a good idea to test windows 7 RC without affecting your previous windows.

In this tutorial you will learn how to install Virtual Box and install windows 7 on the virtual box.
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Windows 7 for developers

The Windows 7 platform makes it easy for developers to create engaging, user-friendly applications by providing familiar tools and rich development features that allow them to take advantage of the latest PC capabilities.

Windows 7 is the most reliable version of Windows yet. Designed on an improved technology foundation, Windows 7 allows users to reliably start up, shut down, or hibernate their computers without having to worry about losing valuable work. Furthermore, Windows 7 makes it easier than ever to back up and restore data to network drives or DVDs. Windows 7 also improves upon print reliability and performance.
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windows 7 compatibility

Windows 7 Compatibility

Microsoft knows how important it is for the hardware and software we all use today to work with Windows 7. So they are doing several things to make our live easier.

  • Microsoft is working with its partners to help ensure their products will work with Windows 7. You can expect that most of the products that work with Windows Vista to work with Windows 7.
  • If you’re buying a new device or application, look for the “Compatible with Windows 7″ logo. These products have passed tests that Microsoft designed to install readily and run reliably with Windows 7.
  • With Windows 7 Professional or Ultimate, you’ll be able to run many productivity and business programs designed for Windows XP. Some additional software will be necessary and it will be available free-of-charge as a download from Microsoft.
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Windows 7 and Mac OS X Leopard desktop settings

Its not doubt windows 7 is the best windows so far. When i first installed windows 7, i feel microsoft has been inspired from Mac OS X once again. I feel there are some GUI similarities between Windows 7 and Mac OS X. Big question arises here, why Microsoft is so late to get influenced from Mac OS X Leopard.

Compare two screen shots on macosx and windows 7.
WIndows 7 can also show random images on desktop.
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