All-In-One RapidShare Hacks
Several free RapidShare Hacks are combined into one and call it All-In-One RapidShare Hacks like the picture below.
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9.6.2006 Two Vista Registry Hacks
Thanks to rzalonis for this post in our forum. Here are two easy registry hacks for minor performance gains.
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17.4.2007 Top 10 Vista Hacks
You've run Windows Vista, you've played around with the Aero interface, and maybe you've even mucked around a little bit in Vista's innards to see what makes it tick.
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17.4.2007 Very Good Results in Updating Vista Against Hacks and Cracks
Microsoft claims that it has seen what the company referred to as very good results in fighting Windows piracy with Windows Vista, although it has failed to elaborate on the subject.
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29.7.2008 DVD Jon hacks Media Player file encryption
Norway's best known IT export, DVD Jon, has hacked encryption coding in Microsoft's Windows Media Player, opening up content broadcast for the multimedia player to alternative devices on multiple platforms.
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Microsoft Zune Picture - Zune In The Wild!
The reason the shot is in black and white is because Microsoft assigned a unique color scheme to every Zune prototype in existence right now—all 150 of them—so any leaks could be traced to the employee who leaked it.
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16.8.2006 Zune 3.1 released, Zune now cheaper than iPod
Microsoft has released firmware version 3.1 for all models of their Zune MP3 players.
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18.11.2008 Zune HD will be the only Zune standing
Paul Thurrott has confirmed that the Zune HD will be the only Zune left once the touchscreen media player launches in two weeks, as it is clearly shown in my masterpiece made in MS Paint below.
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2.9.2009 Zune pics
Marking the next big milestone for its Connected Entertainment vision, Microsoft Corp. today unveiled details of the first products to be released under its Zune™ brand.
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15.9.2006 Hands On The Zune
Today, I had an opportunity to listen to a few songs and a radio station on the Zune here at the Microsoft Campus in Seattle.
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22.10.2006 Zune: Welcome to the Social
As Microsoft launches Zune this week, the goal is not to manufacture another digital music player but to create a shared, social experience that will be shaped by the collective imagination of consumers and will inspire discovery of new music and artists.
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14.11.2006 Zune Reviews: It's OK, But No iPod
When the Zune arrives next Tuesday, Microsoft was hoping to make a big splash. However, it won't be getting any help from the technology media, which have for the most part passed over the so-called "iPod killer" in lackluster reviews.
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12.11.2006 Microsoft didn't create Zune
The person who actually created the “Zune” name is getting no credit at all. Zune is on everyone's lips these days, be it in a context of criticism or...
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22.11.2006 Consumers Uninterested in Zune
To hear Microsoft tell the story, you'd think its recently released Zune MP3 was doing just fine: Sales of the widely-reviled device were "exactly within our expectations," a Microsoft spokesperson said recently.
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29.11.2006 Zune Has Too Many Issues to Compete
After watching Apple and its ubiquitous iPod dominate the digital music industry largely from the sidelines, Microsoft has decide to tackle the market leader head on with the introduction of the Zune.
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10.12.2006 Zune 2.0 details leaked
The chances of a Zune Scene editor running into a Microsoft Zune employee in the wild are pretty slim, but recently the stars were aligned and I got the inside scoop on the Zune 2.0 and also the flash based Zune coming out in 2007.
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11.4.2007 Microsoft says Zune still on track
I still don't see them anywhere I travel, but Microsoft says that it is still on track to sell 1 million of its Zune portable music players by June.
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22.6.2007 Zune DRM cracked
A program has surfaced that strips DRM off of tracks purchased from the Zune Marketplace, or traded via Wi-Fi.
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16.7.2007 Zune 3.0 Upgrade Available for Download
Although it was announced as early as September 8, the Zune 3.0 upgrade was made available for download only today, September 16.
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16.9.2008 Zune.net Gets Updated
Microsoft has updated Zune.net adding new functionality to the website. As a direct consequence, Zune.net was down on the night of June 8, with Jessica Zahn, Zune Social program manager, having announced in advance that new features would be coming.
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9.6.2009 Microsoft Introduces the Zune Bus
The Zune is coming and what better way to celebrate it than painting a bus in jet black and slapping the company (Microsoft) and the product (Zune) logo on the side.
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2.10.2006 Microsoft's Zune 'no threat' to Apple
Apple chief executive Steve Jobs has rubbished claims that Microsoft's Zune media player will pose a serious threat to the iPod's market dominance.
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17.10.2006 European Zune delayed until 2008?
Ahh man this rules out me having one shortly after my birthday (Nov. 9th) gifts welcome Anyway my mate Patrick of OSNN picked up on this article over at Reg Hardware..
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1.11.2006 MSN Music Shutting Down For Zune
Microsoft has announced that its MSN Music service will be discontinued. The announcement comes a few days before the official US launch of Microsoft's Zune player and its associated Zune Marketplace.
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5.11.2006 Zune Loses to iPod by 1 Point
Cnet hosts a show called Prizefight in which two gadgets duke it out head to head for bragging rights of the Universe. It's like Frankenfights with less sources and in video.
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18.12.2006 Free mp3's brought to you by: Zune
Artist Direct is offering 35 mp3 files (yeah I counted) to promote Zune usage.
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21.1.2007 Zune 2.0: The Empire strikes back
Microsoft hopes to launch the Zune in Europe before the end of 2007, the company told Reuters over the weekend, and hinted that there would be "more devices, more features" by that time.
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23.1.2007 Microsoft new Zune ad campaign
After a post-holiday season lull, Microsoft is ready to rally its Zune digital music player.
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5.4.2007 No Microsoft Zune for Europe in 2007
Microsoft launched the Zune DAP in the US in November 2006. It was anticipated that Microsoft will introduce the Zune player outside of the United States in late 2007.
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4.6.2007 What kind of man gets two Zune tattoos?
I didn’t get it before, and really don’t get it now.
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20.6.2007Zune 2 Hacks
Hack #1:
Multi-Extension Support mod - This hack makes the Zune program support more
types of video, audio, and image extensions.
This mod converts files
for use on the Zune. Files are automatically converted to the exact specifications used on the Zune device, so no guesswork is involved. It also adds
the songs and movies to your library. The hack current supports the following: Audio: .aac, .aif, .aifc, .aiff, .au, .cda, .mid, .midi, .rmi, .snd,
and .wav files are now automatically added to your library and later converted and synced with the Zune device. They will not play in your Zune
program, though. Video: .asf, .avi, .dvr-ms, .m1v, .m2v, .mod, .mp2, .mp2v, .mpa, .mpe, .mpeg, .mpg, .mpv2, and .wm videos are now automatically added
to your library and later converted and synced with the Zune device. They will not play in your Zune program, though. Images: .png, .bmp, .gif, and
many other image file types have been found as being supported by the Zune program, but as of yet they cannot be added to the library or synced to
your device.
Hack #2: Not really a hack, more of a break-it-open guide -
Rapid
Repair, a personal music player parts and repair site, has opened up the new Zune 2 and
has the pictures to prove it. With their step-by-step guides,
you, too, can bust into your Zune,
old or
new, and
replace a part or two.
Hack #3:
Use the Zune 2 as a flash drive - this hack makes your
computer recognize your Zune 2 just like it's any ordinary USB flash drive.
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21.11.2007Zune 2: An intimate conversation with the Zune team
Cesar Menendez, a Microsoft employee working on Zune, had some interesting things to note when Channel 10 interviewed him. It turns out that the newly
released Zune 4 ($150), Zune 8 ($200) and Zune 80 ($250), the names of which you may have guessed correspond to the device capacity in GB,
aren't the only part of the Zune experience that received a revamp. The Zune software and the Zune Marketplace have been recoded from the ground up.
Cesar also throws out a statistic: the Zune Marketplace now has 3 million tracks available, 1 million of which are DRM-free.
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05.10.2007New Zune Moves to Cloud
Zune HD goes on sale starting today, and with it comes Zune 4.0, which uses cloud computing to let customers seamlessly move back and forth from
watching video and listening to music on their Zune HD, their PC or their TV...
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15.09.2009Microsoft Names New Zune Chief
Just two days after it launched its redesigned Zune music player, Microsoft has named a new head for the Zune unit. Microsoft veteran Rick Thompson
has been named Zune vice-president, and will report to J Allard...
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05.10.2007Zune Updates Coming November 13
Microsoft is preparing users of its Zune music player for the much-hyped upgrade to both the Zune device and desktop software...
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07.11.2007Zune: software update Sep. 15 & Zune HD is only Zune left
Engadget spotted that Microsoft has confirmed the new Zune software update will be made available on September 15. In a newsletter to subscribers,
Microsoft notes "soon you'll be able to experience the all-new Zune software packed with exciting new features. Watch for the update on September
15 so you'll be ready to enjoy the full Zune experience." It's expected that the latest update will include more HD video options and an
apps marketplace. Zune HD applications were confirmed by a Microsoft official in late August. Earlier this week Microsoft company officials confirmed
that current Zune models, the Zune 8, 16 80, and 120, have all been discontinued and that the Zune HD will be the only Zune device manufactured.
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04.09.2009Microsoft Drops Zune Price, Talks Zune Phone
Microsoft has decided to drop the price of the Zune in an effort to spur sales, while indicating it hadn't completely ruled out a Zune phone.
Effective Wednesday, the price of Microsoft's competitor to the iPod is now $199 USD...
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05.09.2007Zune HD to remain US only, for now
Microsoft has gone on record saying that the Zune HD will remain a US device only. This means that if you are anywhere outside of the US then you
will not see the Zune HD for some time as Microsoft may be testing the markets. "For the time being the Zune HD device will remain US only. Right
now we are focused on deploying an exciting service in the form of Zune Video to 18 markets. We are looking at potential future hardware experiences
for these markets, but do not have anything to announce right now" The Zune HD, which launches on September 15th, will be a serious competitor to
the iPod touch.
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11.09.2009New Zune HD images leak, shows black and silver colors
New images of Microsoft's Zune HD has leaked, and according to the pictures shown, the Zune HD appears to be sporting black and silver color
options. We've previously reported that Microsoft confirmed that Zune HD was coming this fall, and that it was set to hit amazon in September.
Microsoft plans to go international with the Zune later this year. Amazon has listed the Zune HD, and users can sign up to be notified when it will
be available. Pricing information has yet to be revealed. Black Zune HD Silver Zune HD
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05.08.2009Microsoft job posting hints at Zune, Xbox, integration
Many have questioned why Microsoft hasn't integrated the Zune and the Xbox ever since the launch of the Zune. The two products are the staples of
Microsoft's hardware division and yet the two do not integrate well together. A posting for a new position at Microsoft states "User
Experience Designer" and goes into the details of "creative directors to propose innovative designs and content solutions for the Zune Device UI,
Zune Xbox and Zune PC Application." The job posting spells out that the Zune and Xbox will be key parts of the new position. Microsoft may finally
be doing what many have wanted, a Zune that seamlessly works with the Xbox 360 for music and video sharing.
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21.12.2008Microsoft Officially Unveils
Zune
As expected, Microsoft on
Thursday took the wraps off
its Zune portable media
player, set to be available in
time for the holidays. Zune
features a 30GB hard drive,
wireless connectivity and will
come in three colors. But
pricing has not been decided.
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14.09.2006Could this be the Zune HD?
Well what do we have here? Engadget appears to have stumbled upon something quite interesting. First, think back to a couple of Neowin articles
recently, stating that new Zune hardware is coming and that it'll be going international. Now take a look at the image below: This is what
Engadget thinks is the upcoming Zune; the 'Zune HD'. The images appear to be promotional ones, and Engadget has also stated that after talking
with sources, these are in fact real, and will be used to an upcoming Zune product from Microsoft. There's no official word on specifications yet,
but no doubt expect to see speculation about it now that these have been found.
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11.04.2009Zune Has Too Many Issues to Compete
REVIEW Ed Oswald sits
down to play with Microsoft's
Zune, and finds along the way
the same problems that have
plagued the Redmond company
all along in the digital music
business. But do these issues
hold back the Zune or does
Apple finally have some real
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09.12.2006Zune HD apps and games confirmed, Twitter and Facebook due
Today is Zune HD day in the United States and just as the Zune HD is about to go on sale Microsoft has confirmed that the Zune HD will have
applications and games later this year. In a press release, company officials confirm that both Twitter and Facebook applications are due later this
year and the following 3D games:Project Gotham Racing: Ferrari EditionVans Sk8: Pool ServiceAudiosurf TiltGames can be added to Zune HD via Zune
Marketplace over the Wi-Fi connection or when connected to the Zune PC software.
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15.09.2009Zune to make McDonald's into a virtual radio network
It's no secret Microsoft's Zune player has Wi-Fi built-in, but besides a feature that the company had originally intended to call
"dee-jaying," there hasn't been much else you could do with it. Zune owners, you deserve a break today...
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17.09.2008Microsoft hints at June for new Zune
Microsoft is heating up the Zune advertising and is hinting at a June for a "new product launch". We've had the hints that a new Zune, namely
the Zune HD, could be surfacing this year but an interesting twitter update from the Microsoft Office 2010 team points towards June being the month of
the Zune. The twitter post simply states "June 2009 will be an important month for Zune lovers" but was followed up after a flutter of replies from
Twitter users with another tweet saying "New product launch, that's all I'm allowed to say. Hold off from buying an iPhone/Pre. :)".
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12.05.2009More Zune 2 Details Surface Ahead of Launch
NEW DETAILS Three new Zune players, including an 80GB HDD-based version and two flash players will debut. The Zune Marketplace is also set to
offer up to one million DRM-free tracks, sources say...
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03.10.2007Zune 3.1 released, Zune now cheaper than iPod
Microsoft has released firmware version 3.1 for all models of their Zune MP3 players. The 3.1 update adds three new games: Checkers, Sudoku and Space
Battle. A new multi player mode for the existing Texas Hold 'Em card game has also been added. The multi player mode uses the Zune's Wi-Fi,
letting players connect to each others Zunes. The new Checkers game also supports multi player. The Zune Social online community was refreshed with a
little UI visual action and a new feature called "like minded listeners," was added. The feature allows you to see the Zune cards of those with
compatible music tastes.
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19.11.2008Zune gets 1-Click Podcast Subscriptions
Podcasters can now plan to display a Zune icon or chicklet graphic on their websites to enable an easy “1-Click Podcast Subscription”
process for podcast listeners or viewers. This 1-Click process will launch the new Zune Marketplace software and place the podcast subscription in
the users collection. The process will work best if the Zune user already has the new Zune Marketplace software loaded on a Windows PC, but if not
already installed, will then ask user to download the software.
The podcast feed does not need to be in the Zune Marketplace for the link
to work. Here are the instructions for setting up Zune’s new “1-Click Podcast Subscription” link URL for your podcast: ->
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31.10.2007Microsoft: The Zune is here to stay
After a very dismal week at Microsoft, the company posted its Q-10 earnings late Friday afternoon. The Zune platform posted a revenue decrease of
nearly $100 million, or 54%. Over the weekend critics all around the blogosphere have been calling for Microsoft to give up on the Zune. Adam
Suhn, director of marketing for the Zune platform, told the Seattle Pi that several already known factors led up to the huge lose for the company.
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