Multi-Bit Phase change memory created by IBM

IBM has successfully created multi-bit phase-change memory(PCM). It is expected to be a better alternative to Flash memory with more storage space, longer life and better performance than Flash NAND memory. Read more about it here.

Thank you!

Just wanted to say thank you to all of you that have downloaded my Gavin's Tech Secrets app on Windows Phone 7 and on Android. If you could do me a favor and take a moment to rate the app and leave me a comment I would appreciate it. I will try and post content more frequently as well. Once again thank you.
(Also thank you to all of you who read this from the Blog website)

Microsoft Launches Office 365 Globally

The new web app sweet of Microsoft Office launched officially today. Click here to read the full press release from Microsoft.

Skip Annoying phone menus when calling companies with this free tool

Check out Fonolo.com  They let you search for a company and then visually choose what department you need. They then will call you back when the person you need comes on the phone.

How to replace and customize Android lock screen

Found this How to guide on how to customize your lock screen. Click here to check it out.

Split large folders by number of files and by size

Came across this little tool today. I actually have thought that it would be really nice to have a tool like this sometimes. Especially when sending photos back and forth. This tool lets you specify the number of files to split up or the size to split. Download it by clicking here. Below is a screenshot.

Folder Axe screenshot

Pinning in Windows 7

In addition to pinning programs to your task bar in Windows 7, you can also pin individual files that you open with that application. If there is a file that you know you always need to open but you don't want to clutter your desktop with a shortcut or always click File->Open or File->Recent, then this will come in handy. Below are a couple of screenshots using Notepad as an example program. Most programs on Windows 7 have this feature.

You can also "unpin" from the list as well by clicking on the pin next to the file.

Lynda.com

I recently discovered a learning site that is really cool. It is called Lynda.com They have a bunch of online video tutorials on Computer software. It is about $20 a month to have an account and then you can watch all of the videos you like. They are broken up into small chunks anywhere from 2-8 minutes long so you can watch as little or as much as you like. Check it out by clicking here.

Workaround for older software (like HotSync) with Office 2010

 

I recently won a free copy of Office 2010 but was disappointed to find out that I could no longer HotSync my Palm Centro with Outlook. Yes, I know I have an old phone and most of you may not know what HotSyncing your phone even is anymore. Anyway, I stumbled upon a help article that helped me so that I could sync my phone with Outlook again. Yeah! I was thinking that some other people may have this problem as well. The help forum I found described that you download a Hex Editor (here is a free one that works well) and then change the version number from a 14 to a 12 (Basically tricking Hotsync into thinking it is Outlook 2007 instead of Outlook 2010). Here is the forum post as well.

Preview of Windows 8 coming fall of next year! Looks cool.