Below I will be guiding you through how to customize the Windows Library icons which can be found in the Start Menu. Here you can see a demonstration of what we will be covering: This process will take only a few minutes to complete and will be done in three simple steps. Required Tools There are a few required items that are as follows: Notepad++will allow you to edit the Windows XML file that holds the information for the icon. Follow the on-screen Notepad++ installer to complete the install Alternatively any type of code editor will work. The icons themselves.…
Author: Justin Vendette
Way back in January of this year, Dell enquired about returning to being a private company and leaving the stock market for good. Originally, a part of the NASDAQ market, Dell’s CEO and founder, Michael Dell, stated that he will gain control along with Silver Lake Partners, to control Dell for the future. Such moves will allow Dell to innovate and prove new designs much more quickly as the company no-longer needs to please shareholders. Finally, Dell won’t have the expectations of Wall Street hanging over them. Buying out of the market wasn’t easy, as it took some cash from…
Motorola’s newest flagship smartphone, under Google’s Control, the Moto X, is proud to carry the title of “Made in the U.S.A”. This is the first ever smartphone to be manufactured in the US, and personally I find that to be one of the greatest things about this new phone. Being manufactured at Fort Worth, Texas, Motorola is actually able to save money compared with having it be built over seas. Most of us Americans may think that the manufacturing costs would be quite the opposite, as here in America we require reasonable pay, insurance, and other essentials. However, according to…
Microsoft has just announced that they will purchase Nokia’s devices and service business for $7.2 billion or €5.44 billion which will be the main form of payment for deal. Such a move for Microsoft will allow them to accomplish what Microsoft’s competitor, Google, has been doing with Motorola over these past few months. Microsoft will be accessing their offshore cash resources for this deal which has an expected closing date of the first quarter for 2014. “It’s a bold step into the future – a win-win for employees, shareholders and consumers of both companies. Bringing these great teams together will…
Today I’ll be reviewing my personal headphones, the Beyerdynamic Custom One Pro. Throughout the review I will be sharing my own experiences of the headphones along with the quality, design, features and specifications and of course, my personal opinions. Figure 1 – Different angles of the box. Unboxing the headphones Looking at the Custom Pro’s box, you will find an informational exterior shell. Whereas many headphone manufactures can go overboard on the packaging, Beyerdynamic takes a sleek approach by giving you some technical data on the inside cover, along with a window to see what your $250 ( Beyerdynamic.com) just…
Just a month ago Microsoft offered a $100 price cut on their somewhat new Windows 8 tablet, the Surface Pro. Well Microsoft has now said that the limited price drop is now here to stay! The Surface Pro will now sell for $799 in all major markets around the world. Originally $999 at launch, I find that the new price point is a fairly reasonable price for this high end tablet. The discounts don’t stop there! Microsoft has dropped the Touch Cover keyboard by $40, now selling at $79. The Surface RT, as well, gets a drop in price, including…
With the successful release of the 4th Generation i5 and i7 Intel CPUs, Intel continues to innovate, thereby creating what is known as the Intel Iris Pro CPU. The Iris Pro CPU is a new breed of processors that is designed for laptop users to satisfy their gaming needs. Typically, laptops come with what is called an integrated GPU where the CPU takes the role of both the processor and graphics. After the second generation of Intel CPUs, Intel pretty much hit the nail on the head with their Intel HD Graphics. Intel’s graphics preformed well for anybody who just…
Right on schedule Microsoft has now unoficially changed the big Windows 8.1 update to the “release to manufacturing” (RTM) status. Microsoft won’t officially announce that they have entered the RTM status but Windows SuperSite’s Paul Thurrott tweeted that the final build number will be “9600.16384.130821”, and internal Microsoft employees confirmed with ZDNet.com that Windows 8.1 did in fact hit the RTM status. With this, companies such as Dell, Samsung, Asus, etc., can now begin installing and configuring Windows 8.1 for their PCs that will be shipped out this autumn. Windows 8.1 can be thought of more as a service pack,…
Microsoft announced Friday (8/23/13) that their CEO, Steve Ballmer, will be retiring within the next 12 months. Ballmer stated that he will stay until a successor is decided upon. Ballmer is the CEO who replaced Bill Gates when he retired back in 2000. “There is never a perfect time for this type of transition, but now is the right time,” Ballmer told the press. “We have embarked on a new strategy with a new organization and we have an amazing senior leadership team…We need a CEO who will be here for longer term for this new direction.” With the success…
For those running MemTest86, please follow this guide here. Please note that MemTest86+ has not been updated for over two years and is now thought to be outdated. Please see the guide above. MemTest86+ is an easy-to-use DOS test that can help determine whether or not your memory (RAM) is failing. This test will work on both desktops and notebooks and will test all types of memory. The following article will guide you through how to test your memory for any damages or issues that may encounter. There are two methods of running MemTest86+; a blank CD or a blank…