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Enabling Hardware Virtualization on a SONY VAIO VGN-CR320 Laptop – An Experience

Hamad Subani — Wed, 19 May 2010 15:47:22 +0000

SONY disabled hardware virtualization on some laptops by providing these laptops with rudimentary BIOS Unlike typical BIOS, the BIOS provided simply did not have the feature for users to enable or disable hardware virtualization. But thanks to an assortment of Internet hacks, it is possible to enable hardware virtualization on some VAIO laptops.

Buying Norton 360? Read the fine print

Hamad Subani — Tue, 18 May 2010 13:19:33 +0000

Norton 360 is considered to be the top ranked security suite for computers. And one that impacts system performance in a very minimal way. But beware the fine print.

Techtangerine reviews the Sony Ericsson XPERIA X1a

Hamad Subani — Sun, 28 Mar 2010 17:50:24 +0000

Techtangerine.com thoroughly reviews the Sony Ericsson XPERIA X1a, Sony Ericsson's first WinMo smartphone. The XPERIA X1a is compared to the iPhone. Included are tips and tricks for existing Xperia X1a owners.

Five cases that highlight “evil” at Google

Hamad Subani — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 20:47:55 +0000

While Google has become associated with computing and the Internet in general, it attracts more grumbling and raised eyebrows than other heavyweights, such as Microsoft. Its unofficial slogan, "Don't be evil," is sounding ironic as questions are being raised about its practices.

What is a Creative Commons License and why you should use one

Hamad Subani — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 19:42:25 +0000

With the rise of digital media and the Internet, reproducing copyrighted material has become stupendously easy. If you create digital content, and if you acknowledge (and maybe appreciate) the easily reproducible nature of digital media, you can modify your traditional copyright to be less adversarial towards those who will share your content by using a Creative Commons License. This post gives introductory information on how to do the same.

Which smart phone OS gives the best local PIM synching?

Hamad Subani — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 17:24:16 +0000

For many people, a smart phone also doubles up as a personal information management (PIM) tool. A typical smart phone is expected to have at least an address book, a calendar, email storage and the ability to configure alerts and reminders. This table is meant to compare the PIM synching capabilities of different smart phone OS’s across different platforms and different email clients.

Happy Windows 7!

Hamad Subani — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:27:54 +0000

This is our belated contribution to the Windows 7 launch party.

What to consider before buying a GPS device

Hamad Subani — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 21:22:53 +0000

Not all GPS devices are created equal. Some will give you seamless service for years to come whereas others may end up in an Kijiji fire sale, a testament to your lack of diligence. This article provides some essential considerations to be made before purchasing a GPS device.

An Introduction to Linux, for Windows n00bs

Hamad Subani — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 19:01:36 +0000

When I first started considering Linux, I could not obtain answers to some very basic questions. Neither Wikipedia nor the Linux documentation were of much help. This article intends to fill those gaps. It is intended for Windows users who are considering Linux for the first time. This article is non-technical and fairly opinionated as opposed to those consensus driven Wiki articles.

In-game advertising; T-Mobile Sidekick in Need For Speed Undercover

Hamad Subani — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 16:53:24 +0000

This is a screenshot from the popular PC Racing game, Need For Speed Undercover. The billboard for the T-Mobile Sidekick is not the only instance you encounter this device in the game.