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Handbrake 0.9.4 Review (Video Transcoder For Windows, Mac OS X & Linux)
December 10, 2009
I’ve long considered Handbrake on of the best DVD ripping applications available, and after a year long wait, it’s finally been upgraded to version 0.9.4, complete with over a whopping thousand changes. I tested Handbrake 0.9.4 on Mac OS X, specifically the 64-bit version which promises a 10% performance boost over the 32-bit version. If you’re a Windows user, you won’t have a 64-bit option, as this is only available on Mac OS (including Leopard) and Linux.
If you’ve used Handbrake before, you’ll be familiar with many of the features, but there’s things you’ll have to get used to in the latest version. Firstly, you can now include subtitle tracks in your rips without having to hardcode them in to the movie, so you can choose whether or not to have them available when watching. As well as this, there’s also support for .srt files which you can download from the internet.
Continue reading »Ninite Review (Automated Batch Software Installer)
November 5, 2009
Ninite is a free web service which brings all your favourite free windows applications (including most of our Top 5 Open Source Apps) into one single installer. Which could be very useful for anyone who is resisting the upgrade to Windows 7 because they can’t be bothered with the hassle. With over 60 apps to choose from it provides a great service that is useful after a long winded upgrade to the latest and greatest version of Windows. However, it is also compatible with XP and Vista if you fancy a downgrade or just a fresh install.
The site itself is very basic. Consisting of just a single page listing all the different applications. The layout is neat and extremely easy to use. Each application is coupled with a checkbox which allows you to select multiple applications from the lists easily. The apps are divided into groups based upon their main functions. For example file sharing or web browsers.
Continue reading »How To Install Windows 7 On Apple Mac’s Boot Camp
October 28, 2009
When I woke this morning, I went through my usual schedule of reading various technology blogs around the web to see what’s new, and came across the most ridiculous article about installing Windows 7 on an Apple Mac via Boot Camp.
The article in question (I won’t name the blog…) basically warned Mac users that if they were excited about installing Windows 7 on their Mac’s anytime soon, they should hold off because Apple don’t officially support Windows 7 in Boot Camp yet. In fact, at the end of the article the writer himself said “I wouldn’t try it”. If it isn’t already clear, I completely disagree with the article and wish to set the record straight for anyone thinking of installing Windows 7 on their Mac.
Continue reading »Windows 7 RC Download
May 5, 2009
Well after much speculation over the official announcement that the Windows 7 Release Candidate (RC), 5th May 2009, the day has arrived and you can now head on over the Microsoft Windows 7 Beta website and get yourself a Windows 7 RC download in both 32-bit and 64-bit flavours – (officially known as build 7100).
I was a little apprehensive over the actual process of downloading a copy of the Windows 7 RC after Microsoft had “issues” with its servers when it first opened them up for the Windows 7 Beta download – However I must say that I was quite impressed when it only took me around 3 hours to download the full 3GB or so of the Windows 7 RC ISO image (which you then burn onto a blank DVD). Even on my humble rural-based ADSL broadband connection I have managed to download it fairly quickly – mind you this was before 2pm GMT, perhaps you Americans out there hadn’t all got up by then? 
