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A chat app to break language barrier

A chat app to break language barrier

Rediff.com13 Feb 2012

Transfire XP brings the first chat and instant-messaging application with real-time, translated text. With Transfire XP, you can now chat with each other in real-time without any language barrier.

Why you must change your ATM PIN right away

Why you must change your ATM PIN right away

Rediff.com21 Oct 2016

With debit cards of 5 banks compromised, time to be very cautious while transacting. If possible, avoid non-bank ATMs.

Free Microsoft software fails to scare rivals

Free Microsoft software fails to scare rivals

Rediff.com17 Dec 2009

Microsoft Security Essentials, however, will be available only for the genuine Windows users. It can be installed on PCs running original Windows XP, Vista and Win 7 operating systems.

Google intensifies war with Microsoft

Google intensifies war with Microsoft

Rediff.com1 Jul 2010

Google's Chrome OS will soon challenge the software giant's stranglehold in the operating system market.

Dual-booting with Windows and Linux? Here's how

Dual-booting with Windows and Linux? Here's how

Rediff.com24 Aug 2010

How many of you have struggled with your PCs operating system, installing software, or with viruses in your computer? In response to our reader invite to Tech Wizards, Get Ahead reader M N Jayaram narrates how he managed to have Windows and Linux operating systems working on his PC. His story, his struggles.

World's most dangerous laptop auctioned as 'work of art'

World's most dangerous laptop auctioned as 'work of art'

Rediff.com12 Jun 2019

Six pieces of malware present in the laptop had truly terrible track records. It's estimated that these six programs have logged combined damages of $95 billion between them, says Devangshu Datta.

Acer to launch Google Android notebook

Acer to launch Google Android notebook

Rediff.com3 Jun 2009

The move opens a new front in Google's battle with Microsoft by offering an alternative to its Windows XP operating system, which dominates the netbook market with a roughly 80 per cent market share.

Microsoft to provide software for $3 to students

Microsoft to provide software for $3 to students

Rediff.com19 Apr 2007

World's largest software company Microsoft today announced it would provide a suite of software at three dollars (a little over Rs 120) to government funded computer education programmes in the country.

Microsoft, HCL launch world's cheapest laptop

Microsoft, HCL launch world's cheapest laptop

Rediff.com12 Apr 2008

Microsoft Corporation and HCL Infosystems on Friday announced a series of joint initiatives, including launch of world's cheapest ultra portable laptop and setting up of a centre of excellence, which will employ over 500 professionals. Priced at Rs 16,990, MiLeap brand of HCL laptops with Microsoft Windows XP Home operating system is the lowest priced among the MS operating system powered laptops, the company officials said.

India's cheapest laptop to cost Rs 14,999

India's cheapest laptop to cost Rs 14,999

Rediff.com28 Aug 2008

The company also launched a desktop at Rs 11,999 in Mumbai. It comes loaded with Windows Vista or XP Home Edition.

Ittiam, MS to work on media devices

Ittiam, MS to work on media devices

Rediff.com27 Aug 2005

Microsoft unveils Windows Vista, 2007 Office

Microsoft unveils Windows Vista, 2007 Office

Rediff.com30 Jan 2007

Available in four consumer editions, Windows Vista will be sold through 1,500 outlets in India and is priced comparably with its last offering Windows XP, Microsoft India Chairman Ravi Venkatesan told a news conference in Mumbai.

What is Windows Vista?

What is Windows Vista?

Rediff.com20 Jan 2006

25 years of IBM's silent revolution

25 years of IBM's silent revolution

Rediff.com12 Aug 2006

Foreign Secretary Jaishankar gets 1-year extension

Foreign Secretary Jaishankar gets 1-year extension

Rediff.com23 Jan 2017

The nod for the extension of his tenure till January 28, 2018 was given by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet, official sources said.

Next version of Windows named 'Vista'

Next version of Windows named 'Vista'

Rediff.com23 Jul 2005

Microsoft Corp dropped the code name Longhorn on Friday, announcing the next version of its flagship Windows operating system will be called Windows Vista.

S African banks plan Indian arms

S African banks plan Indian arms

Rediff.com10 May 2005

Beware of 'Merry Christmas' virus

Beware of 'Merry Christmas' virus

Rediff.com22 Dec 2005

With the detection of a 'Trojan' e-mail named 'TROJ_SAMX.A,' Net users have been advised to check whether their virus programme has been updated to prevent it from getting into their computers.

HCL, AMD unveil Rs 9,990 PC

HCL, AMD unveil Rs 9,990 PC

Rediff.com13 Oct 2005

Heralding a new era of low-cost computing with full functionality, IT company HCL Infosystem in partnership with Microsoft and microprocessor company AMD on Thursday launched a sub-Rs 10,000 computer.

Microsoft to woo local PC assemblers

Microsoft to woo local PC assemblers

Rediff.com11 Nov 2003

Acer unveils PC for Rs 20,999

Acer unveils PC for Rs 20,999

Rediff.com27 Mar 2004

Santro zing: 25,000 in 3 days

Santro zing: 25,000 in 3 days

Rediff.com12 Nov 2004

Going cashless? Watch out for these risks

Going cashless? Watch out for these risks

Rediff.com17 Dec 2016

Now that you have already downloaded mobile wallets and all set to go cashless/digital with your payments to the local grocer, cabbie, maid, etc, here's what you must watch out for, says Tripti Rai.

No victory lap for MotoGP 17

No victory lap for MotoGP 17

Rediff.com19 Jul 2017

The game is a disappointment for a full-retail game. At times, it feels like you're testing a beta, says Kakoli Chakraborty.

Microsoft posts record loss as it writes down Nokia

Microsoft posts record loss as it writes down Nokia

Rediff.com22 Jul 2015

Microsoft also took a charge of $940 million related to job cuts announced this month and last year.

Microsoft rushes out fix to prevent attacks on Office PCs

Microsoft rushes out fix to prevent attacks on Office PCs

Rediff.com6 Nov 2013

The vulnerability affects customers using Office 2003 and Office 2007 as well as those running Office 2010 on Windows XP and Server 2003.

Reliance pilot dismissed as DGCA gets strict with private airlines

Reliance pilot dismissed as DGCA gets strict with private airlines

Rediff.com28 Mar 2014

About a week ago, DGCA officials conducted surprise checks and grounded a Reliance Industries-owned 14-seater Falcon 900EX.

Have you changed your ATM PIN recently?

Have you changed your ATM PIN recently?

Rediff.com22 Sep 2016

About 70 per cent of ATMs in India are running on outdated operating systems, which makes it easier for fraudsters to crack them

12 BIZARRE photos from around the world

12 BIZARRE photos from around the world

Rediff.com4 Feb 2015

These photos prove that we live in a rather strange world.

Biz jet operators protest as DGCA reports go public

Biz jet operators protest as DGCA reports go public

Rediff.com7 Apr 2014

BAOA says the recent downgrade of India by the America's FAA was triggered primarily by a shortage of qualified staff for conducting safety and airworthiness inspections of aircraft.

Windows 10: How good will it be?

Windows 10: How good will it be?

Rediff.com5 Jan 2015

With the Windows 10 operating system all set to enter the fray by mid-2015, there were talks of Microsoft redesigning the Internet Explorer, making it more adept at tackling the challenges posed by the likes of Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox and Apple's Safari.

India keen on buying 100 drones from US

India keen on buying 100 drones from US

Rediff.com22 Dec 2015

To bolster its arsenal amid recurring incidents of incursions by Chinese troops, India has sought the latest versions of unmanned aerial vehicles -- both the armed and surveillance -- from the United States.

Fed rate hike to have an adverse impact on emerging economies?

Fed rate hike to have an adverse impact on emerging economies?

Rediff.com17 Dec 2015

Economists warn of the impact that a Fed rate rise could have on emerging economies.

Looking forward to Windows 10

Looking forward to Windows 10

Rediff.com20 Jul 2015

Here's what to expect from Microsoft's latest operating system.

Download Microsoft's game changer Windows 10 today

Download Microsoft's game changer Windows 10 today

Rediff.com29 Jul 2015

Indians may adopt wait-and-watch policy in first year.

How India's young innovators do well by doing good

How India's young innovators do well by doing good

Rediff.com25 May 2018

'Let me talk about young Indian startups with their hearts in the right place and how they are proving that innovations that represent 'affordable excellence' -- breaking the myth that 'affordability' and 'excellence' cannot go together -- is indeed possible!' says Dr R A Mashelkar, the eminent scientist, in this fascinating feature.

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