Want to Snap and Shake on a Mac like Windows 7?

We use the Snap function in Windows 7 a lot when using our PC’s, but this is a feature that sadly has never been available in Mac OS X.  Well iSnap now lets Mac users have that functionality.

It doesn’t work with Microsoft Office right now and Firefox and Chrome seem to only function with the keyboard shortcuts, but we are sure they are working on this functionality as we speak.

Download iSnap here:

http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/isnap/id420332190?mt=12

Smart Folders lets you create folders in Windows iOS style

Love the way that you can create folders in iOS by simply dragging an app onto another and naming it?  Well Smart Folders lets you do much the same thing in Windows.  Check out their video below:

Download Smart Folders for Windows only, free here:

http://www.addictivetips.com/windows-tips/smart-folders-for-windows-addictivetips-apps/

Naughty Comet sold 94,000 “counterfeit” copies of Windows XP and Vista

Electronic retailer Comet is being sued by Microsoft for allegedlly selling more than 94,000 counterfeit recovery CDs of Windows Vista and Windows XP.

The parent company of Comet, Kesa Electricals, has denied the accusations.  They said that they would,

“defend its position vigorously”.

The counterfeits are said to have been produced in a factory in Hampshire and then sold to customers in its retail stores across the UK.

 

Nokia’s Lumia 800 battery issues, fix on the way!

Those of you who have been having battery issues with the Nokia’s Lumia 800 then there is hope.  There will be a fix released in the few days.  Let’s hope this solves the power issues users have been having.

Skype for iPad is on the way

Skype design VP Rick Osterloh has confirmed the development of a Skype app for the iPad.  Where as we would have been exited about this in the past, we can’t help but feel a little disheartened due to the fact Microsoft now have their hands on Skype.  We and a lot of people are calling this the end to an amazing product!

Check out more on this story here:

http://www.electronista.com/articles/11/06/24/skype.says.ipad.app.is.real/

Update:

Here is a leaked video:

Microsoft fights Apple’s “App Store” trademark

Microsoft is asking the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office to deny Apple a trademark on the name “App Store.”

Microsoft Release Security Essentials 2

Microsoft have released Security Essentials 2.

Lifehacker reports how they love it and the improvements:

but the addition of an heuristic engine bumps its power up quite a bit. It may be subject to a few more false positives, but you’re much less likely to get hit with malware than ever before.

It also includes some Windows Firewall integration that lets you tweak the Firewall from inside Security Essentials, as well as a network inspection feature that can inspect traffic as you browse

Check out their post here:

http://lifehacker.com/5714508/microsoft-security-essentials-2-released-still-the-best-darn-antivirus-around

Microsoft to bring back Windows 7 family pack

Windows 7′s one year anniversary is on the way and it is said that Microsoft will bring back the family pack offer in the US on October 3rd.  The promo allows users with a valid Windows XP or Vista license on a PC that can run Windows 7 to purchase three Windows 7 Home Premium licenses for $150.  Snap that deal up without a second thought!

Look out for the offer in the UK on the 22nd October, the actual anniversary date for Windows 7.

New Internet Explorer 9 Picture

Is this the new IE9:

This picture turned up on the Russian Microsoft site and is now doing the rounds on the net.  Accident?  We don’t think so.

PC vs Mac Oh Please!

No doubt in response to Macs recent gain in market share, Microsoft have released a new section on their website called:

and that’s enough said about that.