Slim Browser

Publisher's description of Slim Browser Slim Browser is a compact tabbed browser with full unicode support. It includes pop-up blocker, automatic Web-form filler and spell checker. It let you open several sites at once with the support of site groups. It provides one-click access to search engines via pre-defined quicksearch entries. You can easily define your own quicksearch entries. It provides one-click access to personal accounts via predefined autologin entries. It supports URL filter and in-page ad filter which blocks annoying advertisements and offensive content effectively. It is able to render RSS new feeds into readable Web pages. It support URL alias and built-in commands. It also supports ftp file uploading. The built-in ScriptPad is able to edit JScript / VBScript and HTML files with syntax highlighting. The program interface is fully skinnable and a large collection of skins are available for download. Version 4.10 Build 012 includes unspecified updates. SlimBrowser is a tabbed multiple-site browser. It incorporates a large collection of powerful features like built-in popup killer, skinned window frame, form filler, site group, quick-search, auto login, hidden sites, built-in commands and scripting, online translation, script error suppression, blacklist / whitelist filtering, URL Alias. It brings you convenient and comfortable browsing.

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* Multiple site browser based on tab-page interface

* Seamless integration with AI RoboForm FormFiller/Password Manager

* Built-in Popup Killer based on intelligent identification and pre-defined filtering Site windows killed by mistake are FULLY RECOVERABLE

* Ability to turn on/off Flash Animation

* Built-in web form spell checker.

* Universal URL Filter: Block ad banners, flash animations, iframes or any components within any web pages by URL patterns.

* Built-in RSS News Rendering Engine.

Now you can read RSS news directly inside SlimBrowser without additional RSS Reader software.

* Convenient access to major search engines by Quick-Search Bar

* Seamless integration of most Internet Explorer toolbars

* ScriptPad: Built-in VBScript/Jscript/HTML/Text editor. View screenshot.

* Hidden Sites : hide and show a site at users' request

* Skinned window frame.

* Free-zooming of any web page.

* AutoLogin: automatically connect and log into specified website with just one click.

* Seamless integration with online translation engine and dictionaries

* Ability to suppress script error message dialog

* Site Group: Open and save a collection of sites as a group

* Flexible control of startup actions

* URL Alias: Type short alias instead long URL.

Lenovo Unveils the 3000 Y410 NB

Lenovo has reportedly unveiled it's 3000 Y410 NB with multimedia features and an Audio DJ capability that enables users play music when their laptops are turned-off. The notebook weighs around 2.54 kg, and features a 14.1-inch wide-screen, front facing Dolby Home Theater speakers, integrated microphone, integrated Webcam, integrated recordable drive and shuttle center, and the latest edition Audio DJ.
The notebook incorporates a 5-in-1 multi-card reader, three USB ports, IEEE1394 interface for high speed communication between two devices, and Easy Capture that is a multimedia software application for easy photo editing, etc. Powered by Intel Core 2 Duo T7100 processor 1.8Ghz, the notebook features 2GB RAM, 160 GB HDD, and discrete graphic nvidia GeForce Go 8400M GS. It comes pre-loaded with Microsoft Vista Home Basic and the Premium edition, and offers connectivity options including integrated 802.11 a/b/g wireless LAN, 10/100 Ethernet, and Blue tooth. The Y410 has security features such as biometric face recognition technology and one touch recovery, and a battery life of up to 4 hours. The Y410 NBs are available at all Lenovo authorized storefronts with prices starting at Rs 50,000.

IBM release Lotus Notes Domino

After two years of development and testing, IBM has decided its collaboration software is ready to go. August 17th marks the date Lotus Notes 8 and Domino 8 officially hit the market. With an eye on the Internet and collaboration, this "more than email" application is seen by IBM as the next "killer app".
Serving as a fully integrated solution, Lotus Notes 8 is a client software designed to carry out traditional email functions and extensions to that functionality. It has several new built-in abilities, which promise to make normal email navigation much easier and faster. These include the ability to drag entire email threads from the inbox to other folders with one operation. Also included is a side panel which is based on the open-source Eclipse technology, called Lotus Expeditor. This panel comes with some new built-in abilities, but the big feature is that any Eclipse based plug-in can be integrated.Included in the default install are an integrated chat/IM as well as a Google map for whatever email contact is highlighted in the inbox or another folder, a custom application launcher and a "day at a glance" calendar function. It also has an enhanced search function which includes an integrated Google search within the app. It can search the desktop, local files or the Internet without using a browser. All menus and button bars are context relative and programmable. Lotus Notes also includes a fully embedded set of open document editors which reads all OpenOffice formats, WordPro and Microsoft Office formats.Domino 8 is a server-side collaboration software which,according to IBM, can "help people effectively share and manage information, make business decisions quickly, and streamline the way they work."Lotus Notes and Domino 8 are available on several platforms, including Linux, Windows, Solaris, AIX and IBM System i for servers. There's also a video on YouTube which allows users to see the system before buying it.Lotus Notes 8 has a suggested retail price of $101 per client. Domino Web Access clients are $73 per user. IBM Lotus Domino server software starts at a SRP of $14.75 per value unit.

Windows Home Server friendly for digital homes

If you have an old PC lying around at home or are in the process of getting a new one and wondering what to do with the old, you might want to hang on to that old PC a while longer.
If the PC has a 1 GHz or faster processor and 512 MB or more of RAM, add some hard drives and you'll be able to use it for Microsoft's latest groundbreaking product: Windows Home Server.
Microsoft's Bill Gates announced the product in his Jan. 7 keynote address at the 2007 International Consumer Electronics Show. As the name implies, Windows Home Server is basically a server operating system targeting families with two or more computers in the household.
It has lots of features that makes it very appealing for home users and multimedia aficionados: automatic backups of all connected PCs, sharing documents on the network and on the Internet, and expandable storage space for all those backups and shared files.
"As computers and digital media become more and more central to family life, we need better ways to organize, share and protect digital content and information at home," said Gates.
"Windows Home Server makes it easy for families to save, protect and access digital memories and experiences so they can focus on using technology to organize their day-to-day lives, explore their interests and share their memories with the people they care about."
What makes Windows Home Server different from the media-sharing capabilities built into Windows Media Center, Vista and Windows XP with Windows Media Player 11? Simple -- it offers all they do, and more.
Not only will you able to share files between PCs, they can be put on one machine and automatically backed up, daily and without user interference. Files and data stored in each connected PC will also be backed up daily, so if you ever need to restore files, programs or even the entire system, you simply restore them from the Windows Home Server.
Although the Home Server is based on Windows Server 2003, Microsoft promises the former to be easy to use -- "even for moms" -- while it is powerful enough for even the most jaded power users and enthusiasts. The hardest part about using Windows Home Server is possibly its installation and configuration -- which is, in fact, very easy.
Simply plug into a power source and access the Windows Home Server machine from any PC on the network. True to Microsoft style, easy-to-use Wizards will help you configure the server to your needs. For automatic daily backups, just install the Windows Home Server Connector software on each PC.
In addition to storing daily backups, Windows Home Server also monitors the health of your PCs, scanning for viruses, trojans, malware and spyware, particularly for PCs with Windows Vista.
It works by monitoring the Windows Security Center on each Vista-equipped PC and lets you know if it is secure or not.
Windows XP clients can simply restore a healthy "image" of the PC in question. Remote management features are not available initially, but Microsoft plans to include them in future updates.
Storage management is simplified, so that users do not see one, two or several hard drives. Instead, there's only one storage pool to handle all data, files and backups. The software automatically installs and mounts new hard drives, and replicates data across drives to prevent data loss in the case of a drive failure.
What about compatibility with other operating systems? Shared folders on Windows Home Server can be accessed by other operating systems like Linux and MacOS X, just like a standard Windows shared folder. You can then use the backup features integrated in each operating system, like Time Machine on MacOS X, to save backups to that folder.
For some people, the most intriguing aspect of Windows Home Server is its ability to access Internet files stored on the server. Microsoft provides a free Internet address via Windows Live for each Windows Home Server user, so not only will you be able to access and upload files and documents to your own server, but you can also choose to share them with friends and other Internet users if you want.
And that's not all. At the Windows Hardware Engineering Conference, Gates demonstrated the Home Server and announced new hardware partners for the upcoming product, which include Gateway Inc., LaCie and Medion International.
More importantly, Microsoft also announced several software vendors that are supporting Windows Home Server. One of these is Embedded Automation Inc, whose mControl software will integrate with Windows Home Server to help consumers manage home lighting systems, security cameras, climate control, and audio and visual components.
Microsoft has shipped the final version of Windows Home Server to its manufacturing and hardware partners on July 16, so the software should be available late this year as hardware bundles for machines like HP MediaSmart Server or those based on AMD's Live! Home Media Server reference design and stand-alone software.
But if you don't want to wait, you could try downloading the Release Candidate version from Microsoft (//connect.microsoft.com/WindowsHomeServer) for a 210-day trial period.

lenovo Y500

Lenovo has unveiled feature-rich notebooks that cater to home consumers and the SOHO segment in India. The company said the new Lenovo 3000 series Y300 and Y500 notebooks incorporate the company's pioneering biometric face recognition technology that enhances data security and allows these notebooks to be used by multiple users seamlessly.

The incorporated face recognition feature is supported by Veriface software, and takes a digital snapshot of the user, extracts key features of the user's face, and creates a digital map that becomes the system's "password". The technology recognizes multiple users, and logs onto the Windows operating system and other applications without requiring users to remember a single password. In the event of an unauthorized attempt, the notebook photographs the user, and stores the image in a log for verification.

The highly portable Y300 notebooks, which are targeted at tech-savvy and security-conscious consumers, feature a 13.1-inch wide-screen, 1.3-mega pixels camera, and an integrated slot-in optical disc drive; and weigh in at 1.78 kg without battery and 2.03 kg with battery.

Whereas, the Y500 notebooks, which are targeted at security-conscious consumers and multimedia enthusiasts, feature an integrated Dolby Home Theater system, a subwoofer, an integrated slot-in optical disc drive, 15.4-inch wide screen, 1.3-megapixel camera, and an integrated TV Tuner card with Remote Control.

In addition to face recognition and the Dolby Sound System, the Y500 notebooks also have unique features like the Shuttle Centre for easy navigation between features, an integrated Touch Pad, and a slot-in ODD (tray-less entry for CDs/ DVDs).

Speaking on the occasion, Ajay Mittal, Vice President of Brand and Marketing, Lenovo India, said, "PCs today are so much more than a productivity tool. They are integral to our lifestyles, so they need to be easy-to-use and feature rich. Our face recognition technology is the least intrusive biometric technology in the market. With data security becoming a vital concern among PC users today, we are confident that this line of notebooks will deliver a secure and reliable computing experience."

Meanwhile, the Y300 and Y500 series will be available in India this month onwards. The Y300 is priced at Rs 61,990 and the Y500 is priced between Rs 31,990 and Rs 69,990. Besides, Lenovo is launching a promotional offer called 'Face to Face' wherein lucky buyers of the 3000 product line would get an invite for dinner with Lenovo Brand Ambassador, Saif Ali Khan.

The Y300 and Y500 notebooks will available through Lenovo authorized storefronts and business partners.