I’ve had so much on over the last few weeks that I’ve neglected some of the articles I was in the process of typing up for addition to Project Cake.
Fear not my technical colleagues – there is a light at the end of the tunnel and hopefully I will have some more articles up for next week, I’ve got a few very important projects to finish off this week and then I can get back to normal again!
A beta is bound to have glitches, but Windows 7 has left a good overall first impression.
It strikes users as faster and lighter than Windows Vista, and has improved on important consumer areas like home networking and media sharing.
The interface has some interesting new features but it may take a while – and perhaps some tweaking – to get used to them.
Windows 7 touch screen technology
Microsoft has developed a touchscreen operating system that could signal the end of the computer mouse.
Windows 7, a test version of which will be available from today, is part of Microsoft’s attempts to restore its reputation for innovation and to catch up with Apple, whose touch-screen iPhone has been a huge success.
Microsoft says the new version of its software could revolutionise the way we use computers, The Australian reports, paving the way for touch-screen monitors in every home. About a billion people around the world use Windows software.
Personally, I think this is a great idea for some scenarios and circumstances, but there is a reason why the humble mouse and keyboard have been around for so long – THEY WORK!
I’ve seen prototypes for touch screen technology used in a wide variety of situations – some work and some don’t, and I think this is the crux of the matter. As long as Microsoft and the companies who are going to employ this new technology use it for specific actions based on it’s strengths then I think it will be adopted and used actively in the future.
On the other hand, if companies use it just because it is new and they want to be seen as on the “bleeding-edge” of technology then they are missing the point.
First and foremost is the Human/Computer Interaction and User Experience. If any new technology does not meet the requirements from these two areas then the technology should not be used.
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
I hope everyone had a great holiday and spent time relaxing with friends and family. I’ve had a think about the next few articles I’m going to write about while drinking beer and standing at the barbie, so here is a sneak preview at what is to come in the next month:
- IT Trends for 2009
- Review of The Best Online PM Tools Available
- The Future of Social Networks
- Data Backup and Disaster Recovery
Here’s to a bright and successful 2009 for everyone!
It’s always in the first few weeks of the New Year that everyone starts to predict the coming 12 months and what they see as the emerging markets or trends. Well I don’t like to disappoint so here is my list of what I believe to be the big areas for expansion in 2009…
Microsoft has issued a security patch to fix a critical vulnerability in its Internet Explorer browser which it said has attacked over 2m Windows users.
The flaw is believed to have already infected as many as 10,000 websites.
The new Nokia N96
I currently have an N95 and use most of the applications and services available to me. I heard a lot of hype regarding the N96 model so I jumped at the chance to have a play with one and put a personal review up online.
I’ve heard all the negative stories re: the N95 and I must admit my first N95 was poor – rubbish battery life, an eternity to load up a few applications and it wasn’t the toughest of mobiles. The 2nd N95 (and current phone) is much better though and fixes all the issues mentioned above, so maybe some are just put together better.
As I didn’t have any other phones handy to compare with the N96, I used my N95.
Is anyone really suprised at this heading?!
A new problem re: remote code execution has been found only a day after the last patch was released (that fixed 4 previous problems). Read the full article.
Microsoft have yet to confirm how the problem will be fixed, if at all.
I read this article on the bbc website and thought it was a great example of how technology and the use of mobile phones has greatly improved aspects of our lives and society.
I also find it a bit crazy that you can send instructions on amputation via a text message and it all turns out peachy in the end!
Tony Burke is a Program & Project Manager for IT and web business applications.
He's particularly interested in the latest online trends and technologies, project management methodologies and providing the best service possible for his company and clients.
He's also a bit of a geek and footballer.