In the coming weeks we will introduce you to the relatively unknown world of free – or open source – software. This is part one of a series.At the core of all computers – whether they be PCs, Macs or servers – is the operating system. For most people that is synonymous with Windows. At present... 

With the launch of Windows Vista came claims of major compatibility issues with standard software. These claims were largely unsubstantiated but nevertheless caught foothold and were used as a strong argument against upgrading. ieXbeta.com have been keeping a running tab on compatibility issues with Windows Vista... 

You hear about them all the time and more and more PC manufacturers (even Apple) are churning out Home Theatre PCs (HTPC).  With most versions of Microsoft’s new operating system Windows Vista touting media centre functionality and more and more PCs coming with video in/out and even remote controls as standard... 

The devil is in the details. As with the introduction of most new technology the electronics retailers are making a killing on the sale of HDMI cables for your newly aquired PS3, HD-DVD / Blue Ray player and / or HDTV flatscreen. The people over at ArsTechnica.com recently published an excellent article on the topic... 

My test car was yellow!  Only a Porsche could get away with this bold colour and only the Cayman pulls it off with sweetness! There are a lot of automotive manufacturer websites that allow you to comparison shop their vehicles. Not only can you compare models from within the manufacturers line-up, you can click to... 

If you are well travelled in the computing world you know what FAT32 and NTFS is. If not this might sound very technical and complicated. And that’s why we provide you with this guide: To simplify the complicated stuff. This guide wil tell you how to format any large drive to FAT32 – the file format supported... 

If you don’t feel like you have enough monitor space on your system CineMassive has the solution for you. Their MasterPlex 21T is a screen unit comprized of one 21.3″ Premium Digital Samsung LCD Center and five 17″ Digital Wings. This gives you a total of 8,473,600 pixels. To keep tabs on what information... 

Every year the 3GSM convention in Barcelona, Spain crowns the best GSM and G3 cell phones of the year. The winner of the best GSM phone is the Samsung SGH-D900.The other nominees in the GSM category: Sony Ericsson W810i LG Chocolate KG800 Nokia 5500 Sport Motorola KRZR K1 G3 winner and nominees inside.  Read More →

Even before it’s launch there were plenty of myths flying around about Microsoft’s new flagship Windows Vista. Claims of expensive updates, sluggish performance, incompatability issues and worsened security are prevalent throughout the net. To put an end to all the FUD (Fear, Uncertainty and Doubt) about... 

A freelance automotive and technology journalist, Akash’s reviews have been featured in various newspapers and magazines since 1991.  This self professed ‘geek’ comes without a pocket protector and knows more about gadgets than your office tech guru.  If you’re tired of the techno-babble that...