If you are a TechNet or MSDN subscriber, you can download Windows 7 RC now. I have it pulling down at the moment, and I’m looking forward to checking it out. I’ll provide feedback when I’ve had a chance to use it. Windows site on Windows 7 here: http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windows-7/
Archive for April, 2009
Microsoft Releases Windows 7 as RC
Posted by presson on April 30, 2009
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Finally found a way to view Canon RAW files on Vista 64-bit
Posted by presson on April 15, 2009
I am happy with my switch to 64-bit Vista, except one major issue: I can’t see my Canon .RAW files from explorer. I’m still shocked that Canon refuses to make this possible out of the box. There is a pay-for solution for $30 you can get this feature back. See more here: http://www.ardfry.com/cr2-codec/
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Create Your Own Social Network – Ning
Posted by presson on April 6, 2009
I stumbled upon Ning yesterday during my career search. Do you have a passion, profession or a hobby? There is most likely a group that shares your passion on Ning: www.ning.com or you can start your own in minutes without programming knowledge. Check it out, or read more here: http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/02/26/ning-in-full/comment-page-3/
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F1 Racing Gets a Green Boost.. Perhaps at a Risk
Posted by presson on April 3, 2009
This year F1 racing will be even more exciting to watch with the new energy recovery systems – KERS. The cars will have one of two methods of storing braking energy and provide that power on-demand via a boost button on the cars. It’s generating a lot of controversy over safety; time will tell. Read more here: http://www.newscientist.com/article/mg20127015.800-f1-cars-get-a-power-boost-but-at-what-risk.html?DCMP=OTC-rss&nsref=online-news
See a video of the fly-wheel design here:
http://www.williamshybridpower.com/f1/
Also check out this blog entry:
http://blog.hitzenglish.com/2008/12/formula-one-kinetic-energy-recovery.html
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1000-Fold increase in Resolution Possible for MRI (NMR)
Posted by presson on April 2, 2009
It’s still being investigated, but researches have found a way to increase the resolution of MRIs 1000-fold. The good news is the MRI scanners would be able to use this without hardware modifications. Read more here:http://physicsworld.com/cws/article/news/38423
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Worlds Most Powerful Laser…
Posted by presson on April 2, 2009
“ Physicists are on the verge of demonstrating perhaps the ultimate application of the laser: creating nuclear fusion in the lab.
Later today the US Department of Energy will give official clearance for experiments to begin at the the $4bn National Ignition Facility (NIF) “
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Link between Autism and Vinyl Flooring?
Posted by presson on April 1, 2009
SpuriousLogic sends in a link from Scientific American to a study by Swedish and US researchers that reaches the surprising conclusion that there may be a link between autism and vinyl floors
http://science.slashdot.org/article.pl?sid=09/03/31/2127203&from=rss
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