That sound you hear is the silent death of Google Chrome's URL bar—or at least, the contemplative consideration of such over at Google headquarters in Mountain View, California.
An email sent to the Chromium developer mailing list by product manager Jeff Chang indicates that Google has, "a number of UI / frontend efforts under way" for Chrome, including the potential removal of the address bar from the standard Chrome interface.
So how, then, might one type a URL into the browser? The address bar wouldn't be gone for good in one of the four "window UI variants" being worked on by the Chrome team. Rather, the "compact" view that calls for the removal of the bar instead relegates the Web address field to a little drop-down element underneath a page's Chrome tab. Tabs—as well as the browser's navigation buttons (back, forth, reload—would all live within one unified horizontal plane.
The "hidden" address bar would appear in two instances: when a page is loading and whenever a user clicks on the tab of a given page itself.
"If we take the address bar out of the tab, it can be used as both a launcher and switcher; the user doesn't have to worry about replacing their active tab," reads Google's description.
The search bar—mashed into the address bar in Chrome's current Omnibox setup—would be separated into its own space to the right of the navigation buttons in Google's proposed "compact" view. While a user would still be able to use this field to query sites and load up Web addresses, essentially performing similar actions to Chrome's current Omnibox, the main URL of a site would disappear once loaded into a Chrome tab.
The weaknesses that Google's identified from such a setup include the aforementioned absence of the current URL for any given page, as well as the fact that navigation controls and menus lose their context sensitivity when they're promoted to equal footing alongside tabs within the Chrome interface. Most importantly, the tab strip gets crowded: navigation buttons, a search box, tabs, and menu buttons would all live on the exact same row.
One thing Google hasn't mentioned, however, is how a hidden address bar would help a user remain safe from phishing attempts: A lookalike web page used by spammers and other attackers to acquire a user's personal details. Currently, any Chrome user can easily see that they've loaded up pcmag.hackyou.com versus pcmag.com--would that harder to detect in a Chrome "compact" view?
Chang said he intends to provide weekly summary emails, released to the public, to discuss Chrome's ongoing UI development.
Sunday, February 27, 2011
Friday, February 25, 2011
Presently the Most Widely Used Desktop Database System
When it comes to desktop databases, there is simply no comparison with Microsoft Access Database which is the most widely used desktop database in the world. The fact that it is a product of Microsoft makes it one of the best choices. This product need not be installed separately as it comes as an integral part of Microsoft Office Professional suite of products. Hence when you buy a new system, Access database may come installed. And since maximum computers across globe use Microsoft Operating Systems, you can expect support and improvement of MS Access in the future. Also, for years to come, it is going to survive the competition for desktop databases in the market. As such this is strong enough reason to prefer MS Access.
Access databases are especially suitable for individual use. It can also be placed on online portals where it can support a small group of simultaneous users. As such, until and unless your requirements and expectations from the software are big, you can enjoy MS Access. Normally database solutions created with Access can support 2GB storage. This means a minimum of fifty simultaneous users can be supported with ease.
Also, if the solution is designed to simply facilitate data storage and retrieval, the user-support number can go up. Further, MS Access solutions can be designed in such a way that it supports linking with one or more Access databases. As such, if your organization has a total staff of 200 or even 300, linking your present database with another database may offer efficient support and data storage. If your requirements cannot be made still, you have another option in porting your MS Access database to SQL server. The latter serves the purpose of a backend database. This may be required only at the enterprise level though.
MS Access offers other advantages as well. First, it is scalable. It is also cost-effective, easy to use, and secure. And complex Microsoft Access Software solutions can be designed to further enhance its features and functionalities. And if need to designed simple to complex database solutions, you can always look forward to Alpha Software.
Access databases are especially suitable for individual use. It can also be placed on online portals where it can support a small group of simultaneous users. As such, until and unless your requirements and expectations from the software are big, you can enjoy MS Access. Normally database solutions created with Access can support 2GB storage. This means a minimum of fifty simultaneous users can be supported with ease.
Also, if the solution is designed to simply facilitate data storage and retrieval, the user-support number can go up. Further, MS Access solutions can be designed in such a way that it supports linking with one or more Access databases. As such, if your organization has a total staff of 200 or even 300, linking your present database with another database may offer efficient support and data storage. If your requirements cannot be made still, you have another option in porting your MS Access database to SQL server. The latter serves the purpose of a backend database. This may be required only at the enterprise level though.
MS Access offers other advantages as well. First, it is scalable. It is also cost-effective, easy to use, and secure. And complex Microsoft Access Software solutions can be designed to further enhance its features and functionalities. And if need to designed simple to complex database solutions, you can always look forward to Alpha Software.
Thursday, February 24, 2011
Choosing the Right Windows 7 Version [Flavor]
The hype is sky high, and we have seen, Windows 7 lives upto it. At the time of writing, only few hours remain for October 22nd launch, and already I see Twitter flooding for Windows 7.
PC users are rushing to get their copy to either run on existing machines or buying a new one having Windows 7 pre-installed.
Windows 7 comes in large no. of flavors, the top of the line being Windows 7 Ultimate. Not everyone needs all those professional and business class features. You should spend wisely and chose just right version for yourslef.
Here is a guide that will help you decide and compare which version is right for you:
Image is scaled down version of wikipedia.
Ok let’s start:
Windows 7 Starter is the lightest of all featuring almost nothing. Potentially it’s targetted for Netbooks. There is no visual appeal on this one, I am yet not convinced on buying this one for Netbook.
Tweak Windows 7 for Netbook
There’s not much difference between Home Basic and Premium. Basic doesn’t come with Multitouch, games, media center.
Home Basic serves all basic needs a normal user needs in day-to-do use.
Windows 7 Home Premium is the minimum version recommended for regular PC home for $119. Aero Peek for previewing programs and clearing the desktop, Aero Snap for resizing program windows, and the Aero skin with its translucent Taskbar and window borders are all in full effect. Aero Shake is also enabled, which is a quick way to clear the desktop by clicking and holding down on one program window and lightly shaking, hiding all the other open windows.
Read: Taranfx’s Why choose Windows 7 series
Theme switching and customization is activated, and the Media Center and Media Player will allow users to stream video directly to their desktops. Multitouch features are available.
To ease networking, Home Premium user can create a Home Group: for sharing music, video, and other files between computers that are all members of the same group. Home basic can only join such groups.
Premium built-in 64-bit support can accommodate upto 16GB of physical RAM. Home Premium can be upgraded using the Anytime Upgrade to either Professional or Ultimate.
Aero Peek is only available in Windows 7 Home Premium and above.
Location-aware printing, presentation mode, and XP Mode are not available.
Note: XP mode needs Hardware based Intel vPro support
Top Windows 7 Tricks, Keyboard shortcuts
Other features unaviaable in Home Premium but available in Pro and Ultimate are:
BitLocker: Encrypts drives for secure storage.
AppLocker: Restricts Appication execution to a particular user from the Group Policy settings. Few such advanced features.
Remote desktop host: A Terminal services Server that will allow remote computers to connect to your machine.
Aero glass via remote: the Aero Glass transparency for Remote PCs.
Windows 7 Backup and Restore: Backup and restore data to local or remote network drives
Windows 7 Professional is the power user edition, retailing for $199.99. It is ideal for Home and Office use. It will support up to 192GB (though that will be restricted to 8 to 16GB via hardware) of physical RAM in 64-bit mode.
Windows 7 Ultimate, retailing for $219.99, supports all those features plus virtual hard-disk booting and a subsystem for Unix applications. Good for developers and office/home power user.
All in all, there’s a lot to choose from, I recommend Home Basic for average home user and Home Premium for more Daily PC user. Professional and Ultimate goes with Power Home and business users.
PC users are rushing to get their copy to either run on existing machines or buying a new one having Windows 7 pre-installed.
Windows 7 comes in large no. of flavors, the top of the line being Windows 7 Ultimate. Not everyone needs all those professional and business class features. You should spend wisely and chose just right version for yourslef.
Here is a guide that will help you decide and compare which version is right for you:
Image is scaled down version of wikipedia.
Ok let’s start:
Windows 7 Starter is the lightest of all featuring almost nothing. Potentially it’s targetted for Netbooks. There is no visual appeal on this one, I am yet not convinced on buying this one for Netbook.
Tweak Windows 7 for Netbook
There’s not much difference between Home Basic and Premium. Basic doesn’t come with Multitouch, games, media center.
Home Basic serves all basic needs a normal user needs in day-to-do use.
Windows 7 Home Premium is the minimum version recommended for regular PC home for $119. Aero Peek for previewing programs and clearing the desktop, Aero Snap for resizing program windows, and the Aero skin with its translucent Taskbar and window borders are all in full effect. Aero Shake is also enabled, which is a quick way to clear the desktop by clicking and holding down on one program window and lightly shaking, hiding all the other open windows.
Read: Taranfx’s Why choose Windows 7 series
Theme switching and customization is activated, and the Media Center and Media Player will allow users to stream video directly to their desktops. Multitouch features are available.
To ease networking, Home Premium user can create a Home Group: for sharing music, video, and other files between computers that are all members of the same group. Home basic can only join such groups.
Premium built-in 64-bit support can accommodate upto 16GB of physical RAM. Home Premium can be upgraded using the Anytime Upgrade to either Professional or Ultimate.
Aero Peek is only available in Windows 7 Home Premium and above.
Location-aware printing, presentation mode, and XP Mode are not available.
Note: XP mode needs Hardware based Intel vPro support
Top Windows 7 Tricks, Keyboard shortcuts
Other features unaviaable in Home Premium but available in Pro and Ultimate are:
BitLocker: Encrypts drives for secure storage.
AppLocker: Restricts Appication execution to a particular user from the Group Policy settings. Few such advanced features.
Remote desktop host: A Terminal services Server that will allow remote computers to connect to your machine.
Aero glass via remote: the Aero Glass transparency for Remote PCs.
Windows 7 Backup and Restore: Backup and restore data to local or remote network drives
Windows 7 Professional is the power user edition, retailing for $199.99. It is ideal for Home and Office use. It will support up to 192GB (though that will be restricted to 8 to 16GB via hardware) of physical RAM in 64-bit mode.
Windows 7 Ultimate, retailing for $219.99, supports all those features plus virtual hard-disk booting and a subsystem for Unix applications. Good for developers and office/home power user.
All in all, there’s a lot to choose from, I recommend Home Basic for average home user and Home Premium for more Daily PC user. Professional and Ultimate goes with Power Home and business users.
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Steve Ballmer's Microsoft Keynote at CES: What to Expect
LAS VEGAS - Microsoft chief executive Steve Ballmer is set to open this year's Consumer Electronics Show with a Wednesday night keynote, but what should we expect from the software giant?
Microsoft has had a number of high-profile releases recently, including Kinect for the Xbox and its Windows Phone 7 mobile operating system, so what's left for Microsoft to unveil? The rumor mill has included stories about everything from a glimpse at Windows 8 to a Microsoft TV product.
Tablets, however, are most likely on the agenda. Ballmer actually showed off an HP tablet during his 2010 keynote, which was released in October as the business-oriented HP Slate 500, but a Windows-based tablet has yet to really pop in the consumer space.
CES 2011
In July, Ballmer said he wanted to "make things happen" on tablets, but said Microsoft would not rush into anything. This year's CES, however, will see 80 new tablets unveiled, some of which will be Windows-based, like the Asus Eee Slate EP121.
Last month, there were rumors that Ballmer would show off a Samsung slider tablet during his CES keynote. Samsung is set to host its own press conference here at CES momentarily, so that could come to fruition sooner rather than later.
Windows Phone 7 was another huge endeavor for Microsoft last year. It debuted in October and Microsoft said last month that it had sold 1.5 million Windows Phone 7 devices; perhaps not a runaway success. Microsoft admitted at the time that "we have tough competition." As a result, expect chatter about Microsoft's mobile future. Engadget reports that Microsoft is prepping its first update for the mobile OS, codenamed "NoDo," which will add copy and paste, CDMA location support, support for additional Qualcomm chipsets, and some bug fixes.
Verizon also has yet to announce a Windows Phone 7 device, but they are likely more focused on their 4G LTE roll-out tomorrow morning than Microsoft.
Microsoft has also been pushing hard on its cloud computing efforts lately, so expect some Windows Live updates.
Another thing Ballmer will likely touch on is the success of Kinect for the Xbox. The hands-free gaming system debuted in November and hit 2.5 million in sales by month's end. It was also among the most sought-after tech devices during this holiday season. While there probably won't be any new Kinect-related material tonight (a new game?), Ballmer will likely take the opportunity to champion the success.
What about those rumors?
Windows TV: The Seattle Times reported this week that Microsoft will unveil a Windows-based set-top box. With all the emphasis on the cloud, this could make sense, but similar efforts from Google via Google TV have yet to really take off. Microsoft's effort would cost $200 and use Windows Media Center, the Times said.
Windows 8: Will we get a glimpse of Microsoft's next OS? Windows 7 hit the market in October 2009, so a year is likely a bit too early to start seeing anything real on Windows 8. We don't even know if that will be the official name. Earlier today, however, Microsoft did announce that the next version of Windows will support System on a Chip (SoC) architectures, including ARM-based systems from partners Nvidia, Qualcomm, and Texas Instruments.
PCMag will be at the keynote tonight; check back for our news updates about Ballmer's announcements and be sure to follow along with our live blog on Gearlog.
Microsoft has had a number of high-profile releases recently, including Kinect for the Xbox and its Windows Phone 7 mobile operating system, so what's left for Microsoft to unveil? The rumor mill has included stories about everything from a glimpse at Windows 8 to a Microsoft TV product.
Tablets, however, are most likely on the agenda. Ballmer actually showed off an HP tablet during his 2010 keynote, which was released in October as the business-oriented HP Slate 500, but a Windows-based tablet has yet to really pop in the consumer space.
CES 2011
In July, Ballmer said he wanted to "make things happen" on tablets, but said Microsoft would not rush into anything. This year's CES, however, will see 80 new tablets unveiled, some of which will be Windows-based, like the Asus Eee Slate EP121.
Last month, there were rumors that Ballmer would show off a Samsung slider tablet during his CES keynote. Samsung is set to host its own press conference here at CES momentarily, so that could come to fruition sooner rather than later.
Windows Phone 7 was another huge endeavor for Microsoft last year. It debuted in October and Microsoft said last month that it had sold 1.5 million Windows Phone 7 devices; perhaps not a runaway success. Microsoft admitted at the time that "we have tough competition." As a result, expect chatter about Microsoft's mobile future. Engadget reports that Microsoft is prepping its first update for the mobile OS, codenamed "NoDo," which will add copy and paste, CDMA location support, support for additional Qualcomm chipsets, and some bug fixes.
Verizon also has yet to announce a Windows Phone 7 device, but they are likely more focused on their 4G LTE roll-out tomorrow morning than Microsoft.
Microsoft has also been pushing hard on its cloud computing efforts lately, so expect some Windows Live updates.
Another thing Ballmer will likely touch on is the success of Kinect for the Xbox. The hands-free gaming system debuted in November and hit 2.5 million in sales by month's end. It was also among the most sought-after tech devices during this holiday season. While there probably won't be any new Kinect-related material tonight (a new game?), Ballmer will likely take the opportunity to champion the success.
What about those rumors?
Windows TV: The Seattle Times reported this week that Microsoft will unveil a Windows-based set-top box. With all the emphasis on the cloud, this could make sense, but similar efforts from Google via Google TV have yet to really take off. Microsoft's effort would cost $200 and use Windows Media Center, the Times said.
Windows 8: Will we get a glimpse of Microsoft's next OS? Windows 7 hit the market in October 2009, so a year is likely a bit too early to start seeing anything real on Windows 8. We don't even know if that will be the official name. Earlier today, however, Microsoft did announce that the next version of Windows will support System on a Chip (SoC) architectures, including ARM-based systems from partners Nvidia, Qualcomm, and Texas Instruments.
PCMag will be at the keynote tonight; check back for our news updates about Ballmer's announcements and be sure to follow along with our live blog on Gearlog.
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Monday, February 21, 2011
Twitter Restores UberTwitter (Now UberSocial), Twidroyd Apps
Twitter on Sunday restored access to its API for UberMedia, the company that produces twidroyd and UberTwitter, now named UberSocial.
On Friday, the micro-blogging site suspended the UberTwitter and twidroyd apps for violating the company's API policies; those issues have since been resolved.
"We've given the developers of twidroyd and UberSocial for Blackberry (formerly UberTwitter) access to the Twitter API again," Twitter said in a note on its support site. "Our initial review indicates that steps have been taken to remedy the violations for these applications."
"When the developer updates twidroyd and Ubersocial, you'll be able to download their updates to access Tweets again on these applications," Twitter continued.
Twitter said last week that the two apps had violated its policies and trademarks in several ways, including a privacy issue with private Direct Messages longer than 140 characters, trademark infringement, and changing the content of users' Tweets in order to make money. Twitter said it had been in discussions with UberMedia, the company that produces the apps, since April 2010 but had not reached a resolution.
In the wake of the suspension, UberSocial said via Twitter that it had changed the UberTwitter name to UberSocial "to be a better partner with Twitter." Yesterday, it tweeted that "Twitter has approved our changes, and we expect to provide a new version in about an hour."
On Friday, the micro-blogging site suspended the UberTwitter and twidroyd apps for violating the company's API policies; those issues have since been resolved.
"We've given the developers of twidroyd and UberSocial for Blackberry (formerly UberTwitter) access to the Twitter API again," Twitter said in a note on its support site. "Our initial review indicates that steps have been taken to remedy the violations for these applications."
"When the developer updates twidroyd and Ubersocial, you'll be able to download their updates to access Tweets again on these applications," Twitter continued.
Twitter said last week that the two apps had violated its policies and trademarks in several ways, including a privacy issue with private Direct Messages longer than 140 characters, trademark infringement, and changing the content of users' Tweets in order to make money. Twitter said it had been in discussions with UberMedia, the company that produces the apps, since April 2010 but had not reached a resolution.
In the wake of the suspension, UberSocial said via Twitter that it had changed the UberTwitter name to UberSocial "to be a better partner with Twitter." Yesterday, it tweeted that "Twitter has approved our changes, and we expect to provide a new version in about an hour."
Technology’s Richest Leaders
Technology’s Richest Leaders
It's President's Day here in the United States, which got us thinking about great leaders. Since PCMag is in the business of covering and reviewing technology, of course we're thinking about tech leaders.
Tech leaders may not wield the political power of, say, a president, but they do have their own kind of power, influencing the lives of billions. Like many U.S. presidents, many heads of tech companies had humble beginnings. After all, the start of the personal computer revolution really took place in garages and meeting halls. But now, many of these same folks have amassed billions of dollars while working in the technology industry.
Unlike holding presidential office, once someone hits the top in technology, there are no term limits and there's no minimum age requirement. Some of the richest, tech commanders in chief are part of a second revolution that centered on the Internet, which means they're still quite young (although the "old guard" is far from ancient).
So who are the richest leaders in technology? Be prepared to see some familiar faces, such as our old pals Steve Jobs and Bill Gates. After all, amassing a fortune doesn't happen overnight, unless you're someone like a certain social networking service co-founder. Find out who the richest leaders in technology are in our slideshow.
It's President's Day here in the United States, which got us thinking about great leaders. Since PCMag is in the business of covering and reviewing technology, of course we're thinking about tech leaders.
Tech leaders may not wield the political power of, say, a president, but they do have their own kind of power, influencing the lives of billions. Like many U.S. presidents, many heads of tech companies had humble beginnings. After all, the start of the personal computer revolution really took place in garages and meeting halls. But now, many of these same folks have amassed billions of dollars while working in the technology industry.
Unlike holding presidential office, once someone hits the top in technology, there are no term limits and there's no minimum age requirement. Some of the richest, tech commanders in chief are part of a second revolution that centered on the Internet, which means they're still quite young (although the "old guard" is far from ancient).
So who are the richest leaders in technology? Be prepared to see some familiar faces, such as our old pals Steve Jobs and Bill Gates. After all, amassing a fortune doesn't happen overnight, unless you're someone like a certain social networking service co-founder. Find out who the richest leaders in technology are in our slideshow.
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