computer hardware and software

Surface Computer The set was fashioned by   Microsoft   with   Surface   (codenamed Milan), the surface computer from   Microsoft   which was based entirely on a   Multi-Touch   interface and using a coffee-table like design, and was unveiled on 30 May 2007. Users can interact with the machine by touching or dragging their fingertips and objects such as paintbrushes across the screen, or by setting real-world items labeled with special bar-code labels on top of it. The Surface is a horizontal display on a table-like form. Somewhat similar to the   iPhone, the Surface has a screen that can integrate multiple touches and thus uses them to direct multimedia content. Unlike the iPhone, which uses fingers' electrical properties to detect touch, the Surface utilizes a system of infrared cameras to detect input. Uploading digital files only requires each object (e.g. a Bluetooth-enabled digital camera) to be placed on the Surface. People can physica...

Samsung has released a concept video showing what the future of mobile phones and tablets could look like. The clip opens with a ringing phone which is then rolled out and turned into a video conferencing tablet as others look on in amazement. The remainder of the half minute clip shows potential uses for such a device in multiple scenarios using augmented reality. One scene shows the user snapping a photo of text on a restaurant menu which then shows a 3D image of the dish. Another scene demos a translator app where both participants can speak into the tablet on opposite sides of the transparent screen. The tablet correctly translates and displays the conversation in each user's native language. The technology in the clip is still several years away but it’s interesting to see how tech companies envision the future. Some aspects, like augmented reality, have been around for several years but have yet to make a huge impact on mobile devices. Samsung has shown us working prototypes ...

We know for a fact tablets are selling like hotcakes, or at the very least iPads and Kindle Fires are. The form factor is still relatively new and software is barely itching the surface of its potential, or so we are lead to trust. Google newly updated its Search app for the iPad with a new interface and a number of tweaks that make it quicker and easier to use. The new app is more effective at taking advantage of the iPad's larger screen real-estate, and it honestly looks better than any search app for Android tablets that Google has yet to produce. The video below was recorded by our friends at MobileBurn , giving you a quick overview of the app's new features including voice fitness, side by side tab watching, and a very tablet oriented version of image search. With that said and done, am I alone believing browsing the web and multi-tasking on a tablet is overly clumsy associated to what you can achieve using a desktop web browser (in half the time)?

An Overview of System Recovery Options for Windows 7 Windows 7 has a few tools available which can help you when the system no longer behaves as it is supposed to. These tools can be used in the following scenarios: boot errors, upgrade failures or reboot loops. In this article I will share with you the list of available tools, explain what they do and the scenarios when they are helpful. System Recovery Options - What they Are & When to Use them The 'System Recovery Options' are a set of 5 tools, listed below, which can be used to repair or recover a damaged operating system: Startup Repair - can be used to scan your computer and fix missing or damaged system files that prevent Windows from starting correctly. You can use this tool if you have modified Windows system files or if you installed applications which have modified Windows system files in such a way that the operating system doesn't start anymore. System Restore - can be used to restore Windows system files...

While working with an   operating system , it is not uncommon to encounter errors. Some errors that occur frequently on a   Windows   system are compiled in a   common Windows error codes   list. It may not be difficult to   fix the common Windows errors   but for certain errors, some level of expertise or an in-depth knowledge of the Windows OS may be required. A consolidated list of   common windows problems and solutions   is useful for a user when they encounter an error. A   common Windows error codes   list provides a quick and an easy reference and also a possible solution to   fix a common Windows error . Common Windows Error Codes and How to Fix them! Below is a list of the most common error codes that you can face while using Windows and its basic components. Some solutions have been provided for you to try to solve them. You should also note that some require the assistance of a computer technician and you should NOT...