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29th November 2007 Archive

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  • How can I completely clear my PC of private data?

    Q&A

    As a Dad I'm pretty concerned about having my family's private information stolen. I'm also about to sell the family PC, which has loads of personal files on, like Excel/Word docs, saved bookmarks to my online accounts, etc. I've deleted all these, but a friend told me they aren't really gone and could be recovered with the use …

    Q&A 29 Nov 2007, 06:02

  • LG switches on 5000:1 screen

    LG has stayed true to its word and launched the first monitor from its 5000:1 contrast ratio range in the UK. LG's L227WT: has 5000:1 contrast ratio When LG first told Register Hardware of its plans for a 5000:1 ratio monitor earlier this month, it claimed it would unveil one before the year’s out. It also said the contrast …

    Gadgets and Gizmos 29 Nov 2007, 07:02

  • Carphone slated over iPhone porkies claim

    Buy some insurance, go on, go on, go on...

    Carphone Warehouse staff have been accused of confusing customers in order to get them pay extra cash for insurance. The BBC's Watchdog programme sent researchers to five Carphone stores and in three of them were told that if their iPhone was stolen they would have to shell out for another 18 month contract if they wanted to …

    Phones 29 Nov 2007, 10:19

  • AMD tri-core Phenoms due February '08

    Two CPUs in initial run

    AMD's first three-core processors, due to go on sale as part of its Phenom line-up, will arrive in February 2008, it has been claimed. There will be two of them: the 7600 and the 7700. So claim motherboard maker moles by way of Taiwanese site DigiTimes. The two tri-cores will be clocked, they say, at 2.3GHz and 2.5GHz, …

    Bits 'n' Chips 29 Nov 2007, 10:28

  • QVC gets exclusive on Venturer budget HD DVD player

    But misses pre-Chrimbo deadline

    Venturer Electronics' promised cut-price HD DVD player will finally go on sale on 29 December, but you'll have to switch on your TV to buy one. The SHD7001 will only be sold through the QVC home shopping channel. Venturer's SHD7001: buy it for your telly via your telly Venturer launched the player back in September, pledging …

    HD 29 Nov 2007, 11:05

  • Major chip maker seeks similar for SuperSpeed USB tryst

    Non-smokers preferred. No time wasters

    The USB 3.0 standard could be completed by the end of June 2008 - but the companies behind the specification need more of their fellows to pitch in and help get it done on time. Dubbed SuperSpeed USB, the third major incarnation of the serial bus standard is set to deliver data transfer speeds of around 4.7Gb/s - ten times …

    Bits 'n' Chips 29 Nov 2007, 11:58

  • Solwise DMP-1120w UPnP/DLNA network media player

    Review Apple TV wannabe?

    From the Apple TV to D-Link's Media Lounge and Netgear's Wireless Digital Media Player there is currently no shortage of ways of getting PC-held content onto a TV screen and home audio system without wires. As with most things in life, while some of these products are of a truly fine vintage others prove to be merely vin …

    Media players 29 Nov 2007, 14:35

  • Google trials GPS-without-GPS mobile navigator

    For all web-enabled handsets

    Google has begun testing a mobile phone mapping service which it promises will find your location and send you on your way, even if your handset’s not GPS-enabled. Dubbed My Location, the service initially requires you to download Google’s free Google Maps software onto your handset. Then, whenever you need to find a location …

    GPS and Satnav 29 Nov 2007, 14:43

  • Spend-a-penny SMS service starts flowing

    From sat nav to Sat Lav

    If you’re caught short in central London tonight then just text Westminster Council (WC), because it has launched a loo-locating texting service. Mobile-enabled geeks out on the pi** now need only text the word ‘toilet’ to 80097 and the service will text you back the street name of your closest water closet. The service is …

    Phones 29 Nov 2007, 14:50

  • Wrappers offers padded add-on to keep your Eee PC cosy

    You may have a hard time getting your hands on an Eee PC at the moment, but at least you can start grabbing accessories for the tiny notebook in the meantime. The first we've seen are Wrappers' set of Eee-sized laptop sleeves. Keep your Eee PC snug The fabric slip-cases are made from cordura - a sort of nylon-canvas hybrid …

    PCs 29 Nov 2007, 15:45

  • The wireless Christmas tree

    When we first caught wind of a wireless Christmas tree, most of the Register Hardware team assumed someone had just downed too much Egg Nog. However, it could be the perfect present to brighten-up your gadget-laden home this Christmas. Wireless Chritmas tree: geek-up your spruce The Wireless Lighted Artificial Christmas Tree …

    Gadgets and Gizmos 29 Nov 2007, 16:48