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With Nuance up for sale, should Apple be the one that buys them?
by Guest Chris Umiastowski- 0 replies
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Earlier this week rumors surfaced that Nuance Communications is up for sale. Apple is reportedly a huge customer of Nuance, using the firm's voice recognition software to help power Siri. So, if Nuance really is up for sale, should Apple be the ones who close the deal? When voice services first started showing up a lot of people questioned their value. People considered them to be gimmicks. But I think people have largely started to accept the value that voice recognition brings to the table. It's quite handy to just ask your phone to tell you the weather forecast, or call home, or even send a brief email or text message when driving. It would be almost pointless (at l…
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Sicher from the IM+ team promises to keep your messages 'super-safe'
by Guest Adam Zeis- 0 replies
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Sicher, a new "super-safe" messenger has arrived today on Windows Phone, iPhone and Android devices. Sicher (pronounced "Zee-her") comes from the team behind IM+ and brings free, encrypted chats and file transfers to users. Using the app, you'll be able to chat, send files, photos and voice messages to other users. Sicher goes so far as to not show incoming messages on your lock screen (only an alert) so you have to open the app to get the full message. Sicher features secure end-to-end encryption of messages, files and group chats, anonymous push notifications and self-destruction message settings. Only your peer, the holder of original private key, can decrypt the…
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Apple cuts pricing of its set-top box in the UK and across Europe
by Guest Joseph Keller- 0 replies
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Apple has cut the price of the Apple TV in the UK and Europe. In the UK, the device is now available for £79, down from £99. In continental Europe, the price has dropped from €109 to €99. That's a cut of about 20% in the UK, and about 9% in continental Europe. The Apple TV is an increasingly important product for Apple, one that now generates over a billion dollars per year. This price cut will undoubtedly put the device, once thought of as a 'hobby' for Apple in more hands than ever. There has been no word on a price cut in other parts of the world. Will you be purchasing an Apple TV at these lower prices? Let us know below in the comments. Source: CNET …
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Deal of the Day: Incipio FAXION Case for iPhone 5/5S
by Guest Brent Zaniewski- 0 replies
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For today only, buy the Incipio FAXION Case for iPhone 5/5S and get 46% off the list price! Slim, chic and durable the FAXION Case is a fusion of soft and hard materials crafted into one form factor. Combining shock absorbing NGP material with a rigid plextonium exterior, this case's form-fitting design offers superior protection for your iPhone. Continue reading...
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Apple introduces new 21.5-inch iMac starting at $1099
by Guest Joseph Keller- 0 replies
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Apple has released a new model of their iMac desktop computer at a lower price point. The new model is part of the 21.5-inch lineup and starts at $1,099. For that price, customers get a 1.4 GHz Intel Core i5 processor with an Intel HD Graphics 5000 graphics chip, 8GB of memory, and a 500GB hard drive. The storage can be swapped for either a 1TB hard drive, 1TB Fusion Drive, or a 256GB solid state drive. This new iMac has similar specs to the base models of the MacBook Air The i5 processor in this new, low-end iMac is similar to if not the same as the processor found in the base models of both the 11 and 13-inch Airs, with the same graphics chip. The iMac however, has…
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Getting rid of MSN!
by Guest rggraham1947- 0 replies
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How can I remove residual MSN files from my PC? No MSN programs are installed so I can't remove them in the normal way. I have deleted all the main folders (except MSN Gaming Zone which I can't get rid of) but there seems to be lots of other MSN-related stuff still there. regards, rggraham1947 Continue reading...
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SYSTWEAK A RIPOFF!
by Guest robinfeuer- 0 replies
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PC REG kept popping up with a message that I have hundreds of critical problems that need to be addressed to immediately. Finally, I gave in. I ordered the cleaner, gave my account numbers, and in response, the email claimed the money did not go through. That was a blatant lie; they took my money and gave me nothing for it. When I got in touch with their customer service, I explained I wanted to talk to a manager and receive a refund. He gave me this website to go on that has given me all of these different options. I have yet to reach them! Continue reading...
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I don't know what I'm doing (IDKWID)
by Guest PaulYakel- 0 replies
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I have a microsoft office question, my version of microsoft is Xp, on 6/16/14 I attempted to add a new user to my computer so my wife and I can use the same computer, but we have different log ons, different Itunes accounts etc. well, somewhere along the way I cannot seem to find out old computer setting, the computer opens up to a new desktop that I don't remember creating, maybe they are a default setting or something. anyway I seem to only have the options upon logging in to the computer, to access my new account that has minimal icons on the desktop (none of my previous icons/files). or i am allowed to change to "guest user" which doesn't have any of our old files, …
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Critical update has broken Internet Explorer
by Guest JaniceLynne- 0 replies
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I have an XP SP3 os, I just installed this critical update from May 1st 2014: Windows XP Service Pack 3 Internet Explorer 8 (2964358) Remote Code Execution Critical None from here: https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/security/ms14-021.aspx Now whenever I try to open Internet Explorer 8, it opens then immediately shuts down and a Yahoo file download box opens: "Do you want to save this file? Name: uk_yahoo_com.htm Type: Firefox HTML Document From: uk.yahoo.com The file you are downloading cannot be opened by the default program. It is either corrupted or it has an incorrect file type. As a securit…
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Opening email w/outlook express desktop icon
by Guest RickMetz- 0 replies
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When I open my email with the desktop icon, email opens but is frozen. I am unable to do anything at all, from changing accounts to sending and receiving, etc. none of the commands w. All I get is an hour glass and a statement that says my email account is not responding. Help! I am able to enter this email account if I go to msn.com and log in. Continue reading...
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when am going to install Windows server 2008 OS.Error msg coming 0x80070070:"not having enough...
by Guest SHIVAKUMAR HIREMATH- 0 replies
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when am going to install Windows server 2008 OS.Error msg coming 0x80070070:"not having enough space for installation"..Even though i have 20GB space?..Pls resolve this issue immediately. Continue reading...
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Ricoh copier from time to time offline
by Guest COPIERTECH- 0 replies
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Did you ever figure this out? I am network enginner for a Ricoh reseller and am experiencing the same issues with the offline thing. I have read blogs, but it seems several mfg's are experiencing the same problem. Split from- https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_8-hardware/ricoh-copier-from-time-to-time-offline/66ea4542-9443-477a-9050-835b74c4e834 Continue reading...
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Windows 8 Setup cannot complete due to ActionableReport.html opening in web browser
by Guest Usunoro- 0 replies
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Hello, So I'm trying to use the Windows 8 Setup to upgrade from Windows 7 to 8. However, when I get to the last step (where you reboot to begin installing), the report it generates opens in my web browser. Since it opens in the web browser, the buttons do nothing, and manually restarting also does nothing at all. So, I cannot actually upgrade from 7 to 8. Continue reading...
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Query
by Guest EmelHipona- 0 replies
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I just want to ask how can I fix the DPC_WATCHDOG_VIOLATION. I always have a blue screen when I am using my PROLINK Broadband. These are the one appears: 1. C:\\Windows\Minidump\061814-37531-01.dmp 2. C:\\User\user\AppData\Local\Temp\WER-106828-0.sydata.xml 3. C:\\Windows\MEMORY.DMP My laptop detail are the following: 1. Toshiba Satellite M840 2. Microsoft Windows 8 Single Language 6.2.9200 3. BIOS Version 6.50 4. Intel®Core i5-3230 CPU @ 2.60 GHz 5 AMD Radeon HD 7670M version=12.104.1.400 Can anybody help me with this one. Thanks Continue reading...
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WIndows 8 Update to 8.1
by Guest MBNBIlaL- 0 replies
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I have installed windows 8 through a DVD but i am not able to update to windows 8.1 there is no option in store i have installed each and every update present in windows update now it says that your PC is up to date...... I think so that I installed it using multiple product keys please guide me :( :: I also tried to install windows 8.1 through an ISO file but during installation it says unable to install windows 8.1 :( Continue reading...
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Windows 8 freezes when windows 8.1 upgrade is offered
by Guest PaulyCC- 0 replies
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Microsoft barges onto my computer once in a while to offer me an upgrade to 8.1. Having read reviews I do not believe it is a useful upgrade for me and I don't want to spend days re-installing 3rd party software. I always reject the offer. But once in a while my computer freezes as soon as the offer appears. I have the little spinning WAIT circle spinning and I can do nothing else on the computer. There seems to be no way to make it go away short of rebooting or logging out. Is there a way to prevent this from getting this offer in the first place or an easy way to undo this freeze? Continue reading...
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files missing in one drive
by Guest JenniferMoylan- 0 replies
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Why is it that I have files on my PC in a folder on my desktop called "OneDrive" that are not there when I access OneDrive through hotmail? I must be missing some key part to uploading there but 90% of my documents, when saved to the desktop OneDrive are accessible anywhere when I go through my hotmail account to onedrive. Of course the things I really *need* often aren't there. Continue reading...
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My Computer won't read anything I plug into the right side of it.
by Guest Huskiewuv123- 0 replies
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So I've been having problems with the right side of my computer. It has two USB ports and the CD/DVD drive. At first when I plugged USBs in and it didn't work, I thought maybe the port is messed up. Then I put a CD into my computer and the green light flashed and it made that noise it makes when I put a CD in but the AutoPlay thing didn't pop up. So I went to device manager and there is no section that says CD/DVD. I troubleshooted my computer but it still doesn't work. It's getting really frustrating! Continue reading...
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I am using office 2003 and my auto sum and copy, paste buttons have disappeared. Why?
by Guest BonnieNehrt- 0 replies
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I am using office 2003 and my auto sum and copy, paste buttons have disappeared in excel. Why? Continue reading...
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Are there Calendars
by Guest Anthony Calloway- 0 replies
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06-18-2014 Wednesday Is there a calendar out here that I can use the FIND COMMAND within the calendar? Example, When I finish my last months calendar entries, I want to be able to find certain entries that I keep track of and how many of in the calendar. Continue reading...
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Problem with web photos
by Guest stellaBatchelor- 0 replies
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I have uploaded some photos on to the web site where i work. I now need to change the web but have lost my original photos is there any way i can take the photos off of the web site and turn them back to their original format. Continue reading...
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Win8.1 disable windows processes?
by Guest drolkrad- 0 replies
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I just installed win 8.1 and seems to have left me with less control than ever. I can't turn off auto. maintenance and I went through previous post on deleting the tree but this left maintenance unable to start manually. Also when on a secure intranet I always turn off several windows processes from the task manager because of high 3-D content but now it says 'operation could not be completed, access is denied. This did not occur w/ win 8. I have all admin control. Please help, Continue reading...
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Ammyy scam/shut down computer
by Guest carolynmiller-2204- 0 replies
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I fell for it too and now can't log in to the computer because I wouldn't pay for anti hacking AVG the password has been changed and the hard drive has been deleted! What can I do to get it running again? Its my friends computer and she has some really important stuff in it. Help! Continue reading...
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Stay with dual boot
by Guest NGIB- 0 replies
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Been trying very hard to leave Windows behind for good but sadly there are a few simple things no Linux distro can do. Like manage playlists on an MP3 player, Android device, or Ipod. I spent nearly 5 hours a week ago battling my son's new Ipod classic and the only solution was to reload Windows and run Itunes. I tried a few distros and thought that Mint came the closest - at least it could see the Ipod. Messing with an Apple product is always tough but at least I can get it done with Windows. Windows with Winamp handles all these players with ease. The latest adventure was when I tried to connect my Samsung Galaxy Player to Mint this morning (as an MTP device) and Banshe…
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Question about X window system "XmCreateMainWindow"
by Guest three_white- 0 replies
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Hi, I'm dealing with a problem on Linux (Red Hat 4.4.7-4) which is related to X window system. In my program, I use: "main_w = XmCreateMainWindow (toplevel, "main_w", NULL, 0);" to create a main window and I find that the window id value of the first child of main_w is a very large integer "267110801680". I use the command below to find this number when I debug it in DDD: print *(((CompositeWidget) main_w)->composite)->children[0] This large integer results in a memory problem when I use Valgrind to check the memory leakage which is "Invalid read". The abnormal large integer should be a return value from "XmCreateMainWindow" and is it related to m…