Year: 2006

FastMac ships TruePower PowerBook batteries

Posted by | Jun 9, 2006 | |

FastMac today announced it has started shipping TruePower laptop batteries for the PowerBook G3 WallStreet, Lombard and Pismo. The TruePower PowerBook G3 batteries start at US$99.95 and offer up to 56% more capacity than the original. All customers that placed pre-orders through the company’s Web site will receive their shipments in the next few days. Each battery is individually tested and includes safety features to protect against overcharge, short circuit, and power surges.

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Photoshop Elements Techniques offers free video tutorials

Posted by | Jun 9, 2006 | |

Adobe Photoshop Elements Techniques newsletter and Web site today announced it is offering free sample image-editing video tutorials in their Learning Center. These videos demonstrate how simple it is to create great looking photos in Adobe Photoshop Elements. “Unlock the secrets of this amazing program and learn to edit your digital photos the easy way with Adobe Photoshop Elements Techniques.

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Intego announces ChatBarrier X4

Posted by | Jun 9, 2006 | |

Intego today announced the launch of ChatBarrier X4, a new version of its software that works in conjunction with Apple’s iChat instant messaging software to provide two-way, real-time encryption of text chats, audio chats and file transfers. ChatBarrier X4 uses industry standard encryption that prevents hackers or unintended recipients from reading private messages.

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Gefen Ultra Long Distance HD KVM Extender announced

Posted by | Jun 9, 2006 | |

Gefen today announced the DVI-3000 HD, which allows high definition video plus USB and RS-232 control signals traverse more than six miles in distance from the computer. The small sender/receiver system connects the local computer to its remote workstation using multiple SC single-mode fiber optics cables. This method ensures delivery of HD video up to 1280×1024 resolutions while maintaining HDCP (high bandwidth digital content protection) compliance, notes the company. The DVI-3000 HD is priced at US$1,999.

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