Darren Straight's Blog

ICT Enthusiast and photographer.

By - Darren Straight

Routers Of The Future Unveiled

Goldsmiths designers create Routers of the Future with TalkTalk The common internet router. Most of us have one. Whether hidden under a desk or shoved next to the TV, this ubiquitous chunk of plastic and wires may be functional – but it certainly isn’t sexy.  However, a new generation of ‘designer’ home routers will do far more than flash randomly

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Windows 7 pre-order goes live in the UK

At 12:01 a.m. on Wednesday 15 July, Microsoft’s new operating system, Windows 7, goes on pre-sale to people in the UK at a special promotional price, but you’ll have to be quick as prices are low, stocks are limited and it is first come first served! To say thanks to its loyal customers and enthusiasts, especially those who have taken

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Mobile Internet usage exploding thanks to obsession with Facebook and Twitter

Industry analysts CCS Insight today unveiled a report on what is driving the use of the mobile Internet among young adults in the UK today. The report, based on a survey of more than 1,000 adults between 16 and 35 years old, offers insights into the mobile Internet habits of this technology-savvy and demanding consumer group. Key themes to emerge

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Econav: Helping you reduce your carbon emissions on Green Britain Day

Green Britain Day is here, and if the campaign to go-green by 2012 has got you thinking of ways you can do your bit perhaps the Econav can help? In fact this new Sat Nav can assist you in saving more than 15% of your fuel consumption. The way it works is simple: as you drive, Econav gives clear commands

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The Future of Boxed Software according to Kashflow

The battle between traditional-in-a-box accountancy software firm Sage and web-based accounting software company Kashflow is heating up. Sage recently succeeded in their complaint to Trading Standards about Kashflow making price comparisons about Sage, Kashflow had to withdraw the price comparisons. Now Kashflow has dealt Sage another body blow with this new YouTube film whereby a Sage box is turned to

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Go green with The Eco Button at iwantoneofthose.com

With National Go Green day fast approaching it seems only fair that we all chip in and do our bit for the environment. So iwantoneofthose.com are selling a rather handy eco product called The Eco Button at a price of £12.99 (free delivery), which is set to help you become a friend of the earth! Plug this little gizmo into your USB

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MSN Historical Timeline Since August 24th 1995 to February 21st 2008

MSN Historical Timeline February 21, 2008 Microsoft launches Windows Live SkyDrive, a free online file storing and sharing service that is a part of the next-generation Windows Live suite of services, in 38 countries. The service was previously available in beta in three countries: U.S., U.K. and India. At launch, SkyDrive offers 5 GB of storage per customer, an increase

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Celebrate 10 Years of MSN/Windows Live Messenger

Wow I can’t believe it, it has been almost been 10 years since MSN/Windows Live Messenger was launched. Windows Live Messenger (called MSN Messenger/MSN Messenger Service back then) was released to the public on a warm, sunny Seattle day on July 22nd 1999. With more than 330 million active users every month, Windows Live Messenger has grown quite a bit

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Microsoft Hohm US Only Public Beta goes Live

Microsoft has today opened up it’s doors to it’s energy management tool Microsoft Hohm as a US Only Public Beta. Microsoft Hohm is a new online application that enables consumers to better understand their energy usage, get recommendations and start saving money. Microsoft Hohm uses advanced analytics licensed from the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory and the U.S. Department of Energy to