Video calling on Skype has been hit or miss over the years, but with some back-end changes in Skype for Windows 4.2, the company readies its VoIP client for high definition.
Without providing much detail, Skype noted in a blog post that when high-def Webcams pop onto the market, Skype’s update "includes almost everything you’ll need" to place HD video calls.
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Cube Touch for the Nokia N900 emulates a 3-D mechanical puzzle with realistic animation effects. Each face of the cube is covered by 9 squares among six solid colours: white, red, blue, orange, green, and yellow. Once mixed, solve the puzzle as quickly as possible so that each face is a solid colour. Examine the cube by rotating it around either horizontally or vertically. The fastest time is saved as a high score.
[Source: Daily Mobile]
In the coming months Microsoft will be ending support—including security updates—for a number of important products. If you’ve avoided updating so far, you might want to get moving.
The first event will be April 13, 2010 (like all end-of-support days, a patch tuesday), when support will end for 2 important configurations: Windows Vista with no service packs (a.k.a. Vista RTM and Vista SP0), and Windows XP SP2. If you are running these versions after that April 13 you will no longer receive updates or support. In each case, the answer is obvious: Apply the latest service pack (SP2 for Vista, SP3 for XP). Better yet, if you’re running XP, go get a new PC running a secure operating system, such as Windows 7.
On July 13, 2010, Windows 2000 in all service packs will reach the end of it’s "Extended Support Phase," meaning no updates anymore. It’s not in any of the announcements, but I presume that this implies the end of all support for Internet Explorer 5, currently only supported on Windows 2000.
On the same July date, all editions of Windows Server 2003 will be moving from the Mainstream Support phase to the Extended Support phase. This won’t matter to many, perhaps most users, but it signals the end of "no charge" support and Microsoft will no longer be providing new non-security hotfixes. So you’ll need to open a paid support case in order to get support from Microsoft.
Looking to get out of Win2K Town before the bell rings? Check out the Windows 2000 End-of-Support Solution Center.
[ Source: PC Mag ]
This is the Kodak Bantam Special, a beautiful camera from 1936, made from machined aluminum and finished with enamel. The camera was designed by a company named Teague, and employee Sarah Matheny posted this lovely picture on the revamped Teague blog.
[ Source: WIRED / Teague ]
![Nokia_N97_Mini_Gold[1]](http://feedurmind.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/Nokia_N97_Mini_Gold1.jpg "Nokia_N97_Mini_Gold[1]")
Nokia is going to release the Gold Edition (18 carat) of their Nokia N97 Mini, atleast according to Nokia in Poland. The 18 carat N97 Mini “Gold edition” is going to cost about 850$ and comes with apps like “ELLE 360Fashion”.
[via Nokia Poland]
