Change 50 Different Windows 7 & Vista System Parameters with AeroTweak

In past we have covered a number of Windows 7 tools like Windows 7 Little Tweaker, WinEmPower, SetteMaxer 0.5, Taskbar Thumbnail Tweaker etc. Now we are here with one more unique & exclusive Windows 7 tool AeroTweak.

AeroTweak is freeware utility which allows you to change about 50 different system settings for Windows 7 & Vista that affect user interface, performance & system security. AeroTweak us individual utility & doesn’t require any installation.

AeroTweak can also be used to recover Windows 7 Product key or view general system information. A one click button to create System Restore point before making changes is also provided with AeroTweak.

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Bing Dynamic Theme Download Now for Windows 7

A inspirational image updated daily on Microsoft search engine Bing homepage the one feature which most users liked a lot, Images of Bing homepage are generally of noteworthy places in the world, however it sometimes displays animals, people & sports.

In past we have enclosed Bing Downloader tool which lets you to download background image of Bing.com & store it on your PC. If you are exhausted of looking for good wallpaper images for your desktop then here is Windows 7 Theme based on Bing background images. Bing Dynamic Windows 7 Theme utilizes RSS ability to receive a new photo from Bing every week for three months.

Bing Dynamic Theme for Windows 7

Download Bing Dynamic Theme for Windows 7.

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Mafia 2 Demo Now Available on XBL, PSN and Steam

Developer 2K has publicly given word that the highly predictable Mafia II demo is available now on all formats including the PlayStation Network, Xbox Live & Steam for PC users.

The PlayStation version of the demo is only presently available to PlayStation Plus subscribers for an exclusive 24-hour period. Other PSN users will have access to the demo tomorrow after the weekly PS Store update. Below is a description of the playable demo from Xbox Live:

“Vito has started to make a name for himself on the streets of Empire Bay, someone who can be trusted to get a job completed. In this hot-leaded playable demo, you & Joe get one of your first serious assignments, to deal with a chump that isn’t playing ball the way the Mob likes it. Make a Man of yourself in Mafia II.”

Mafia II will be available on PC, 360 & PS3 August 24, 2010 in North America & the 27th August 2010 in other regions.

Source Xbox Marketplace & PlayStation Blog

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Xbox 360 250GB Kinect bundle spotted on 4GB packaging

Well, well -- what have we here? We already knew that Microsoft was arranging to ship a 4GB Xbox 360 bundle that included Kinect & now it seems as if the Big M will also package its forthcoming motion sensor with the 250GB 'box. Based on the packaging of a 4GB bundle over in Australia, it’s absolutely looks as if consumers will have a more voluminous option if buying an Xbox 360 for the first time with Kinect, but we're all still waiting with bated breath to hear the official confirmation (or denial, but generally just confirmation) from Ballmer's crew. Anytime now, folks....

Source Joystiq

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Internet Explorer 9 Exposed- Leaked Beta Info & Images

During a Financial Analyst Meeting, Microsoft’s Chief Operating Officer Kevin Turner exposed that the company would be releasing a beta version of Internet Explorer 9 in September 2010. Others are hinting at September 2nd for the specific release date.

The images above & below are from Chinese website cnBeta who claim these are screenshots of IE9. The images show the browsers new Chrome like “Popular Sites” page, as well as the new & latest Download Manager. While the screenshots show a UI apparently the same as IE8, many have reported that the browser will indeed get a full facelift before its official release.

We’ll keep you posted, as always, when more information about the beta of IE 9 is exposed.

Source RedmondPie

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Windows Phone 7 Manufacturers Reveals by Microsoft

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Microsoft has finally spill out the beans about its manufacturing partners for Windows Phone 7. Whilst Google had just HTC for its sole branded Nexus One, Microsoft seems to have a very inspiring & surprising line up of partners for manufacturing.

After bounty of rumors, Microsoft has confirmed that HTC & Dell are included in the list of manufactures. Some of the other partners were already confirmed which include ASUS, LG & Samsung.

The launch of the Windows Phone 7 OS seems to be very near, owning to the recent Technical Preview milestone. So we are hoping that the phone manufacturers should be ready with Windows Phone 7 cellphones by the end of this year. Also for the exposure Microsoft will be giving a free Windows Phone 7 phone to each of its 90,000 employees.

Source engadget

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Microsoft Announced Xbox 360 Halo Reach Bundle

While there were some leaked images of the package shown in the image above, Microsoft has now officially announced that the Halo: Reach Xbox 360 bundle will be available for $399 on September 14th 2010. The bundle is available for pre-order now…

The bundle will be released on the same day which is mentioned on above & will include the silver 250 GB Xbox 360 (the newly redesigned model) & 2 silver wireless controllers with Halo: Reach artwork shown in the image above, a Standard Edition of the game & a code for an episode of Halo Legends anime anthology and “Limited Edition Elite” armor, & headset.

You will also be able to get your hands on the Halo: Reach controllers by themselves for $59.99 each, plus the headset for $49.99.

Halo: Reach & the Halo Reach Xbox 360 bundle will be available, as always, exclusively for Xbox 360 on September 14th 2010.

Source Joystiq

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Xbox 360 Medal of Honor Beta Now Live

While PC users have had their hands on the Medal of Honor beta for weeks now, there have been quite a few delays by DICE & EA for the Xbox 360 version. Finally, those who managed to get their hands on a beta code can redeem it for an Xbox Live beta key here.

The beta is set to end on July 31st 2010, while it won’t be surprising if it’s extended for Xbox 360 users due to all the delays. Either way, that still gives you 10 days to get in on the newest FPS from DICE & EA. If you haven’t managed to get a beta code, keep your eyes posted to Twitter as many of our friends, including Joystiq, will be giving beta codes away throughout the day.

Do let us know if you get into the beta & how the experience is on Xbox 360.

Source Joystiq

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Windows Phone 7 Achieves Technical Preview Milestone

The long awaited & much hyped Windows Phone 7 has achieved a big milestone, Microsoft is ready to roll out the Windows Phone 7 Technical Preview to developers & manufacturers.  With the expected launch of Microsoft’s latest mobile operating system, the Windows Mobile team has stepped it up a notch with the milestone release.

Microsoft has had about 1000 testers testing this make exclusively & the lab itself has over 10,ooo devices currently testing out the technical preview.  Thanks to all this strong effort, this latest make is very complete & one of the best builds ever churned out by the Windows Mobile team.

“We are certainly not done yet – but the craftsmen (and women) of our team have signed off that our software is now ready for the hands-on everyday use of a broad set of consumers all around the world – and we’re looking forward to their feedback in the coming weeks, so that we can finish the best Windows Phone release ever together,” says Terry Myerson in his latest blog post.  He also goes on to say “We’re almost there – but there is much work left to do. Together, with our early adopter customers, developers, OEM & mobile operator partners we are in the home stretch.”

This is all good news, if you’re like me & anticipating this version of Windows Phone to a huge achievement & able to compete with iOS & Android.  Stay tuned, we will let you know as soon as the build is leaked into the open.

Source Windows Phone Blog

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Xbox 360 Dual-Mode Controller Facts in Microsoft Patent

A new Microsoft patent has been published by the US Patent & Trademark Office showing a “game controller that converts between wireless operating & wire operation”. This would be dissimilar than current Xbox 360 controllers which utilize the play & charge kit, which basically means your controller is still in wireless mode when plugged in & charging & some users have complained about the interruption that this causes.

The new & latest Xbox 360 controller detailed in the patent would give you the response of a exact wired controller. The controller will be “configured to detect a condition that suggests switching from the wireless mode of operation to a wired mode of operation, pass on the indication to a host game system & transition from the wireless mode of operation to the wired mode of operation.”

Source US Patent & Gizmodo

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