The Neon Rush

Commenting on the bright lights radiating from Taipei and elsewhere on the interweb.

by Spencer Pangborn, Taiwan

Install all your apps at once with Ninite!

Nov 24, 2009 18:40

Lately, I've been building some PCs as well as helping people upgrade to Windows 7. A lot of my friends and coworkers never hopped on the Vista boat, and since going from XP to Windows 7 requires a completely fresh install, well, let's just say that this sailor could use an extra set of hands.

One tool that has been indispensable during all of this is Ninite. It allows you to install many applications from a single download. This is an extremely handy feature, more on that later.
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USB 3.0 caught in the wild

Nov 13, 2009 15:32

Earlier this week TweakTown posted the results of its recent data transfer benchmarking study.� It put all the current protocols head-to-head to see which one was the fastest and which came out tops.

USB 2.0 vs. Firewire 400 vs. Firewire 800 vs. SATA vs. eSATA and the newest addition to the field: USB 3.0.

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Is Windows 7 slower in different languages?

Nov 4, 2009 16:33

Earlier today I was discussing Windows 7 with a colleague in the tech department at work.

We're both impressed by the slick new interface and how the Win 7 bootup and shutdown times are faster than on XP and, of course, on Vista. No more turning on the computer and heading off for a long morning coffee break these days.

I have the English version, but my Taiwanese colleague uses Windows 7 in both English and traditional Chinese. One thing he mentioned is that the Chinese version is a little slower than the English version.
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HTC launches global "You" campaign

Oct 30, 2009 17:28

The big news out of Taiwan this week is the launch of HTC's global "You" campaign.�It is currently rolling out in 20 different countries and follows its new "Quietly Brilliant" brand positioning.�

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Beware of the camera-phone

Oct 23, 2009 15:46

Whether you're out comparing the latest gadget prices at the mall or taking embarrassing photos of friends to post on Facebook, a camera-phone is a handy thing to have in the digital toolbox.�

But it seems that recently, camera-phones have been used in situations of a rather dubious nature.�
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About Spencer Pangborn

Spencer Pangborn first moved to Asia to become a popstar but failed, miserably. He is now a marketing specialist and freelance writer based in Taipei, Taiwan. Originally from the Great Lake State, he misses driving in the snow but doesn't miss shoveling the sidewalk. Spencer is co-founder of the Taipei Tech Club, where he socializes with friends to discuss the latest tech news and views around town. Twitter: @spangaroo