Microsoft Windows RT tablet will shortly be made available to Australians and has now been added to the Microsoft online store (see note below) for pre-orders. A link is also provided from the main page of JustLocal (www.JustLocal.com.au) to the Microsoft store.
I would advice my clients to think carefully about purchasing a Microsoft Windows RT tablet and have produced MyAnswers solution 2262. MyAnswers solutions are available for clients on a pay-what-you-wish basis. If the solution gives you value, you decide how much you wish to pay.
Kelvin Eldridge
www.OnlineConnections.com.au
Call 0415 910 703 for computer support.
Servicing Doncaster, Templestowe, Eltham and the surrounding area.
NOTE: The link above to the Microsoft online store is an affiliate link which means a commission is received for purchases. This does not affect your purchase price. As a consultant I believe I have an obligation to advise clients on any indirect revenue generated so clients can make the best decision for themselves.
Tuesday, 16 October 2012
Microsoft Windows RT tablet Australian release date. Now availabe for pre-order on Microsoft online store.
Thursday, 11 October 2012
MyAnswers: Microsoft Security Essentials reported malware PWS:Win32/Sinowal.gen!Y
The following MyAnswers solution 2261 is now available:
Microsoft Security Essentials reported malware PWS:Win32/Sinowal.gen!Y but is unable to remove the malware.
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Kelvin Eldridge
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Wednesday, 10 October 2012
MyAnswers: Windows 8 Release Preview error message error code: 0x80070570
The following MyAnswers solution 2259 is now available:
Installing Windows 8 Release Preview error message Windows Setup. Windows cannot install required files. Error code: 0x80070570
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Sunday, 7 October 2012
Free ebook for Android - Assegai magazine
Recently I assisted a couple of people with their Android tablets they purchased from Aldi. They wanted to download eBooks to read on their tablet. The surprise is they couldn’t download a free eBook unless they provided their credit card details, which they didn’t want to do.
I asked Renée Purdie, the creator of the Assegai magazine, if she could produce a copy of her magazine for use on tablets which Renée kindly did.
If you’re looking for a magazine to read on your tablet check out the Assegai magazine at http://www.risingstardesigns.com.au/images/folio/assegai-issue1-page-view.pdf.
Thanks for your time and assistance Renée.
Kelvin Eldridge
www.OnlineConnections.com.au
Call 0415 910 703 for computer assistance.
Servicing Templestowe, Doncaster, Eltham and the surrounding area.
Thursday, 4 October 2012
Microsoft Windows Phone 8 launch scheduled for October 29
The Microsoft Windows Phone 8 launch has now been scheduled for October 29, a few days after the launch of Windows 8.
In the past there has been three test I run using the built-in internet browser. Phone 7 failed in three areas which to me I felt were important. Windows Phone 7.5 fixed one area, improved in a second but still failed in a third which meant for me, I would not be buying a Windows Phone.
Once Windows Phone 8 is launched and I can get my hands on a demo unit I’ll perform the single browser test. If it passes, Windows Phone 8 is back on the table. If it fails, then I’m not interested. This same flaw existed in early versions of Android and has long since been fixed. The issue has not to my knowledge existed in Apple’s iPhone, although the iPhone until iOS 6 failed one of the tests.
For me buying any mobile phone is about the phone doing what I’d like it to do. If the phone fails on functionality then the phone isn’t right for me. Surprising my requirements aren’t that strict and most people would probably feel the same, but most people simply don’t know or recognise the issue.
Until October 29.
Kelvin Eldridge
www.OnlineConnections.com.au
Call 0415 910 703 for computer assistance.
Servicing Doncaster, Templestowe, Eltham and the surrounding area.
Wednesday, 3 October 2012
Apple iPad Mini release date rumours.
For those who would like an Apple iPad, but feel it is too big, Apple is rumoured they are about to announce the new Apple iPad Mini.
The rumours are the iPad Mini will be announced on the 17th of October with shipping starting in early November.
I find Apple launches to be interesting. The 17th of October is a Wednesday. The iPhone 5 was released on a Wednesday. If by chance the same launch strategy and timetable occurred for the Apple iPad Mini, it would mean the launch would be announced on the 17th of October with pre-orders starting on Friday the 19th of October. Shipping would start on Friday the 26th of October. However I’ve read rumours of early November for shipping to start so it is hard to tell.
The problem I’ve seen in the past is people are not aware of products which may be just around the corner. I recall Carrie Bickmore from The Project purchased an iPad 2 shortly before the iPad 3 was to be launched. Retailers often won’t let you know of a pending launch because that reduces the chance of a sale. A shop assistant at Freedom Furniture recently told me her sister just bought a new iPhone 4S on a two year contract from Telstra two weeks before the new iPhone 5 was launched and wasn’t happy. Those lucky enough to know about my blogs would have known about the forthcoming release of the iPhone 5 for some months. Perhaps this post may help people know about the possible forthcoming launch of an iPad Mini.
Of course this is just speculation at this stage as Apple does not comment on future products.
Kelvin Eldridge
www.OnlineConnections.com.au
Call 0415 910 703 if you require assistance with your computer.
Servicing Templestowe, Doncaster, Eltham and the surrounding area.
Tuesday, 2 October 2012
MyAnswers: Microsoft Security Essentials reports Trojan:Win32/Sirefef.AB but can't clean.
The following MyAnswers solution 2255 is now available:
Microsoft Security Essentials reports Trojan:Win32/Sirefef.AB. Cleaning doesn't remove malware it just comes back. Additional symptoms are icons on Desktop have moved around and Windows Firewall is disabled and can't be re-enabled. The client was using Windows XP.
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Kelvin Eldridge
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