Some of you may have noticed Google is putting some changes through on its looks. At first we thought we were at the wrong site. However, some further looking shows Google is actually going to change its look a little bit. Check the screenshots to see what it looks like. If you haven't seen the new google for yourself there is a way to view it. Simply go to the Google home page. In the address bar paste this: (Make sure you delete everything in the address bar and just paste the following.)
javascript:void(document.cookie="PREF=ID=20b6e4c2f44943bb:U=4bf292d46faad806:TM=1249677602:LM=1257919388:S=odm0Ys-53ZueXfZG;path=/; domain=.google.com");
Hit enter and refresh Google. You should now be viewing the new Google look.

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It seems Nvidia has created some headache with a faulty chip. The bug not only affects DELL and HP computers but even seems to affect some MacBook Pro models. Specifically models with the GeForce 8600M GT graphics processor. It seems the faulty chip causes distorted video or even no video at all. Nvidia was aware of the problem in July and has set aside 196 million dollars to cover the costs of fixing the issue. No exact details have been specified as to which exact chipsets are affected. Users are told to contact their computer manufacturer to see what to do if they are affected. The problem has so far been traced a packaging company for Nvidia. It seems that somehow some of the chips are overheating and failing.

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There have been many DVD copying programs come and go over the years. Some for legal reasons and some for usability reasons. RealNetworks is going to be releasing a program called "RealDVD" which will allow you to copy movies entirely including the extras and even artwork from the box. The program will cost $30. Only time will tell if this media company will succeed in the fine lines of DVD copying software. 

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Google has cut the original time in half for storing the personal data of its users. This is a move aimed at increasing privacy.

Last  year until recently the time for data storage was 18 months, but the time limit is now only 9 months.

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September 7th will mark the 10th anniversary of Google. The search engine giant took control of the web a few years ago and hasn't let go.

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Sony issued a statement that they were recalling a large number of laptops because of faulty parts. The Vaios have been recalled because the electronics maker believes that the laptops could have bad wiring and could overheat.

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WD have expanded yet again on the raptor series of hd's now with 300 gigs in a 2.5' form factor that sits inside a 3.5-inch WD IcePAK cooling case.

The drive supports SATA 3.0 Gbit/s, higher data rate of 120MB/s with a lower read seek time at 4.2ms and is expected to be about  7 °C degrees cooler than previous raptor hard drives. The drive also totes 2 platters, 1.4M hour MTBF, and a 5 year warranty.

This drive is expected to be the fastest on the market yet.

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With Microsoft in a hurry to end its Windows XP sales there is some possibly slight good news for XP fans. Windows XP Home Edition will now be sold for 2 more years on budget laptops. Microsoft has stated they have decided to do this because of "strong demand" for the product. The Associated Press seems to be saying that XP will be available for a full year after the next version of Windows is released. We will see how it all turns out as I don't believe anybody knows for sure when XP sales will disappear. I've been told many different end dates on the XP sales as a retailer and none of them have stuck yet.

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The Pwn To Own contest at CanSecWest which focuses on rewarding hackers for gaining access to systems has brought to realization a new flaw. Hackers at this contest were only allowed to target the operating system directly on the first day. On the second day hackers could target "standard" operating system applications. This ultimately ended up with only a hacker being able to break through the MacBok Air. Then on the third day users were allowed to target "popular" software for the operating systems. This allowed hackers to gain access to the Windows Vista machine by finding a undiscovered Adobe Flash flaw. The hackers won $5,000 cash and they get to keep the laptop. Untouched during the competition was a laptop running Ubuntu was untouched. The details of the Apple and Adobe flaws will not be disclosed until the companies have released patches for them.

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