Archive for February, 2011

Windows 7 SP1 and Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 released

We heard it was coming, and as foretold, Windows 7 SP1 was released yesterday for download via Windows Update or direct from Microsoft. Appearing in beta form last year, it’s not the smallest of updates, weighing in at up to just under 2GB in size for the full dual disc image, but SP1 brings with [...]

Z-Type is a fun way to learn to touch type

If you’re a skilled touch-typist, this time-waster isn’t for you. But if you’re just learning to touch-type (or have recently switched to a superior layout), Z-Type might prove a nice way to practice your typing skills while having a bit of fun. It’s a basic shooter game: Spaceships come at you from the top, and [...]

Firefox 4 for Android and Maemo gets faster with new beta

Mozilla’s latest beta version of Firefox 4 for Android and Maemo is a lot faster than previous releases, blowing away older versions in speed tests. According to the Mozilla blog, Firefox is now 3x faster than Google’s stock Android browser when it comes to JavaScript, even if they did use their own Kraken speed test [...]