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mojo updated Microsoft Windows 7

mojo — Sun, 19 Jul 2009 17:48:07 -0400

July 19, 2009 at 5:48 pm

new pro/con: Better support for widescreen monitors
new pro/con: Aero visual style improved over Vista
new pro/con: Runs well on lower end hardware such as netbooks
agreed: "Multi-Touch support (inc. Gestures & Multitouch keyboard)"
agreed: "Runs on Netbooks (where Vista doesn't)"
agreed: "More secure than XP & Vista"
disagreed: "Advanced troubleshooting architecture diagnoses and fix problems linked back to up to date help"
agreed: "Better supported 64-bit architecture"
agreed: "Able to change UAC security (rather than ON / OFF in Vista)"
agreed: "Revamped taskbar that can combine running programs and hide labels - 3 options how it is done"
agreed: "Improved memory management takes up less RAM than Vista "
agreed: "Allows you to turn off fundamental Windows features such as Windows Media Player and Internet Explorer "
disagreed: "Still have to install programs "
disagreed: "Random Program Shut-downs. No reason given from error messages"
agreed: "This is what Vista should have been, and we will get to pay for an 'upgrade'"
disagreed: "Security System Still weak"
disagreed: "Being able to use all of the new features requires high-end hardware."
agreed: "Seriously overpriced"

mojo commented on Microsoft Natural Ergonomic Keyboard 4000

mojo — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 13:57:11 -0400

July 10, 2009 at 1:57 pm

"I tried to get used to this keyboard for about a month, but couldn't do it. The problem is that I have not been formally taught to touch type, so I don't always use the right finger for the right keys. For example, I sometimes hit T with my right hand's finger, and due to it being out of reach on the 4000 I end up typing Y instead. If I were to make the effort to learn how to type properly, using the correct fingers for each key, it would probably be brilliant. It's certainly comfortable enough. I just couldn't break the habits of a lifetime, using whatever finger seems best placed at the time to hit each key."

mojo updated Microsoft Natural Ergonomic Keyboard 4000

mojo — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 13:53:39 -0400

July 10, 2009 at 1:53 pm

agreed: "Ergonomic, natural keyboard layout"
agreed: "Not too expensive"
agreed: "Prevents/hinders carpal tunnel"
new pro/con: Space bar quite stiff, requires some force to press
agreed: "Quiet keys"
agreed: "Comfortable pad for your wrists"
tapped as "have it"
new pro/con: The zoom slider would make more sense as a scroll wheel
new pro/con: Special keys require the bloated Intellitype software to configure
new pro/con: Difficult to use if you have not been formerly taught to touch type
disagreed: "A lot of special keys, media buttons, and zoom slider"
disagreed: "Looks great"
agreed: "Hard to type"

mojo sent a message to mojo

mojo — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 13:48:34 -0400

July 10, 2009 at 1:48 pm

"Thanks for the message, it's nice to know someone reads my reviews :) Unfortunately I never found any really good gloves. I want some that heat my fingers, particularly the knuckles. I guess you are probably the same. The best thing I have found so far is to just make a hot drink and cup your hands around it between bouts of typing. You can get USB drink warmers which are a good idea unless you like drinking 20 cups of lukewarm tea a day :) I have tried ergonomic keyboards and the like but none of them really help. Having a desk that is the right height and a good chair is really important though. My old desk was too high and it gave me wrist ache. The new one is about 65cm off the ground, much better, but you may need it lower if you are not fully adult height. A descent office chair is a must. There are different kinds, but look for one rated for 8 hours continuous use and which has adjustable arm rests. I don't know what medication you take, but it took me ages to find the right stuff. I can't tolerate most medicine it seems... Anyway, I take Amitriptyline for pain (normal pain killers give me problems, that stuff is basically an anti-depressant which means I feel the pain but don't care so much about it) and Hydroxychloroquine for the stiffness. It varies from person to person though. I don't know where you are, but here in the UK you have to keep badgering your GP and the specialists to try new stuff until the find the best one."

mojo updated Gigabyte GA-MA74GM-S2

mojo — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 14:45:18 -0400

September 24, 2008 at 2:45 pm

new pro/con: Radeon 2100 based graphics with hardware HD video acceleration
new pro/con: HDMI port

mojo updated 2 products

mojo — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 16:05:54 -0400

1. updated AMD 740G Chipset - September 19, 2008 at 4:05 pm

new pro/con: Low power consumption

2. updated Gigabyte GA-MA74GM-S2 - September 19, 2008 at 4:04 pm

tapped as "want it"
new pro/con: VGA and DVI video output
new pro/con: Lowest idle power (31W) in Silent PC Review tests
new pro/con: 6 SATA ports

mojo updated Kaspersky Anti-Virus

mojo — Sat, 09 Aug 2008 17:22:26 -0400

August 9, 2008 at 5:22 pm

agreed: "Takes up too much CPU/RAM when running in background"
disagreed: "Less than 2 hour virus response time"
disagreed: "Low system resource requirements"

mojo updated USB Heated Gloves

mojo — Sun, 10 Feb 2008 18:27:12 -0500

February 10, 2008 at 6:27 pm

tapped as "have it"

mojo commented on USB Heated Gloves

mojo — Sun, 10 Feb 2008 18:26:58 -0500

February 10, 2008 at 6:26 pm

"I suffer from rheumatoid arthritis. I got these gloves to keep my hands from getting too stiff while working on the computer in the cold. The heat they produce is nice, not enough to burn you but enough to warm your hand up. The problem is that the heating element is in the top flap of the glove which can be folded down over the fingers. When it is up (so your fingers are exposed for typing) it does not make good contact with your hand to transfer heat. When down, you can't type or use the mouse. The synthetic material the gloves are made from is like wool, and leaves a lot of fibres behind on your keyboard that need to be cleaned up. It would have been better to use Thinsulate or similar, or just silk with heating wires part way down the fingers. All in all, they so have some effect but are badly designed."

mojo commented on Kaspersky Anti-Virus

mojo — Fri, 18 Jan 2008 19:34:46 -0500

January 18, 2008 at 7:34 pm

"I used KAV since version 4. Generally, it functions quite well, detecting more viruses than average (e.g. AntiVir) and slowing the system down less than Norton or McAfee. However, there is definitely noticeable slowdown and the latest version cannot be run in an "on demand" scan only mode. Beware of bogus claims about 99% detection rates. These tests are performed by av-comparatives.org, but do not give a very clear or realistic picture. For example, AntiVir is rated very highly, but in practice rarely picks up the latest viruses. Kaspersky is similar - despite the hourly updates it often misses new viruses even with heuristic scanning turned on. Unfortunately no AV program detects everything, which is why it is important to run more than one. Unfortunately, Kaspersky cannot be run along side another AV program."

mojo updated Kaspersky Anti-Virus

mojo — Fri, 18 Jan 2008 19:30:14 -0500

January 18, 2008 at 7:30 pm

new pro/con: Not able to run on "on demand only" (no realtime scan or background tasks) mode
new pro/con: Sometimes fails to detect new viruses (comparison via VirusTotal.org)
agreed: "Takes up too much CPU/RAM when running in background"
disagreed: "98.86 Detection Rate"
disagreed: "Low system resource requirements"
tapped as "have it"

mojo updated Avira Anti-Vir Personal Edition

mojo — Fri, 21 Dec 2007 09:35:58 -0500

December 21, 2007 at 9:35 am

added the image: Avira Anti-Vir Personal Edition
changed the thumbnail

mojo joined the site

mojo — Fri, 21 Dec 2007 09:27:53 -0500

December 21, 2007 at 9:27 am