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Infopackets Email Newsletter: Wednesday, Jun 05, 2013
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> In This Issue: At a Glance
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>>> Today's Headlines
--> Microsoft: Why Businesses Will Want Windows Blue
--> Intel, ARM Go to War Over Mobile Market
--> On this Day in History: for Wednesday, Jun 05, 2013
--> Freeware Picks of the Day: 'ObjectDock 2.1', and 'VideoMach 5.9.12'
>>> PLUS ... Our Top Stories From The Past 4 Days
--> Razer Blade Ultrabook: Huge Power, Tiny Frame
--> HTC Ditches 12-Inch Windows RT Tablet: Report
--> Tattoos, Pills to Replace Traditional Passwords
--> Microsoft Unveils 'Limited Time' Surface Deal
--> Office 365 A Huge Success, Microsoft Says
--> Microsoft Reveals Windows Blue's Main Features
--> 'Liberty Reserve' Currency Exchange Closed Down
--> Tablets, Smartphones, BYOD Killing PC Sales: IDC
>>> At The Very Bottom
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> Today's Headlines (With Synopsis) + Link to Full Story
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>>> Microsoft: Why Businesses Will Want Windows Blue
If Microsoft wants its Windows 8 operating system (OS) to be successful
with business users, it will need to convince them that the new OS
contains useful features not seen in previous versions of ...
http://go.infopackets.com/e20130605-07/rDV1uX
>>> Intel, ARM Go to War Over Mobile Market
The rivalry between processor makers Intel and ARM is heating up and
that may mean cheaper prices on mobile devices like tablets and
smartphones. Historically, both firms have been dominant in very ...
http://go.infopackets.com/e20130605-08/rDV1uX
... Plus Our Top Stories From The Past 4 Days:
>>> Razer Blade Ultrabook: Huge Power, Tiny Frame (published 20130604)
Slowly but surely ultrabooks are emerging as a reasonable compromise
between the portability of tablet computers on one hand and the power
and performance of regular laptops on the other. Now, ...
http://go.infopackets.com/e20130605-09/rDV1uX
>>> HTC Ditches 12-Inch Windows RT Tablet: Report (published 20130604)
Inside sources say HTC has dropped plans to release a massive, 12-inch
tablet computer running Windows RT. The decision is reportedly based on
a lack of consumer demand for Windows RT-based devices. ...
http://go.infopackets.com/e20130605-10/rDV1uX
>>> Tattoos, Pills to Replace Traditional Passwords (published 20130603)
Motorola is experimenting with new methods for securing personal
technology devices. The firm is actively searching for alternatives to
the standard password. At the recent All Things D(igital) ...
http://go.infopackets.com/e20130605-11/rDV1uX
>>> Microsoft Unveils 'Limited Time' Surface Deal (published 20130603)
It's not a mystery: Microsoft is having a hard time selling its Surface
RT tablet computer. To help boost sales, the firm is now offering
previously very pricey peripherals for free with the purchase ...
http://go.infopackets.com/e20130605-12/rDV1uX
>>> Office 365 A Huge Success, Microsoft Says (published 20130531)
Microsoft now says that more than 1 million people have signed up for
the firm's new Office 365 Home Premium service. The firm feels this is
an indication that consumers are willing to forego ...
http://go.infopackets.com/e20130605-13/rDV1uX
>>> Microsoft Reveals Windows Blue's Main Features (published 20130531)
We've known for some time that Microsoft is planning to update its
newest operating system, Windows 8, with Windows Blue (otherwise known
as Windows 8.1). Now, the firm has revealed the changes ...
http://go.infopackets.com/e20130605-14/rDV1uX
>>> 'Liberty Reserve' Currency Exchange Closed Down (published 20130531)
U.S. authorities say a website that allowed users to convert money into
virtual currency was a front for money laundering operations. The
Liberty Reserve site was shut down amid claims it helped ...
http://go.infopackets.com/e20130605-15/rDV1uX
>>> Tablets, Smartphones, BYOD Killing PC Sales: IDC (published 20130530)
Think the PC industry is due for a resurgence in the near future? Think
again, says analyst firm IDC. In a new report, IDC researchers predict
the PC market will see a staggering decline in sales ...
http://go.infopackets.com/e20130605-16/rDV1uX
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> On This Day in History: Wednesday, Jun 05, 2013
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On this Day in History -- June 05
Famous people born on this day:
--> 1723, Adam Smith, economist
--> 1883, John Maynard Keynes, another economist.
--> 1900, Dennis Gabor, inventor of holography (3D laser photography.)
--> 1934, Bill Moyers
--> 1967, Matt Bullard, Houston Rockets forward, #50.
--> 1971, Mark Wahlberg, actor, model, rap artist.
Events on this day in history:
--> 1783, Joseph & Jacques Montgolifier demonstrate their hot-air balloon
in a 10 minute flight.
--> 1833, Ada Lovelace (future first computer programmer) meets Charles
Babbage.
--> 1849, Denmark becomes a constitutional monarchy.
--> 1875, Formal opening of the Pacific Stock Exchange.
--> 1884, Civil War hero Gen. William T. Sherman refused presidential
nomination saying "I will not accept if nominated nor serve if elected."
--> 1933, U.S. abandons Gold standard.
--> 1940, Battle of France begun.
--> 1947, Secretary of State George C. Marshall gives speech at Harvard
oulining what became "The Marshall Plan".
--> 1967, War erupted in the Middleeast with Israel.
--> 1975, Egypt re-opens Suez Canal to international shipping 8 years
after closing it because of the 1967 war with Israel.
--> 1986, Ronald W. Pelton is convicted of selling secrets to the Soviet
Union. He received 3 life terms plus 10 years.
--> 1993, Mariah Carey marries Tommy Mottoler.
And don't forget...
--> Constitution Day, celebrated in Denmark.
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> Freeware Picks of the Day: 'ObjectDock 2.1', and 'VideoMach 5.9.12'
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ObjectDock 2.1
This great-looking and very popular animated dock for Windows allows you to
completely change the look and feel of your desktop. You can use this
program to add as many docks as you wish. It supports Windows 7 and Windows
8.
VideoMach 5.9.12
This program is a video tool that allows you to convert videos between
various formats; convert videos to animated GIFs; speed up or slowdown
video; overlay video with text and logos; or rotate, resize, and sharpen
video images. This freeware software program is brought ...
http://go.infopackets.com/e20130605-17/rDV1uX
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