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ITHACA, N.Y., Dec. 13, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- ATC-NY's new computer forensic tool, Windows Memory Reader, is a simple command-line utility to capture the contents of physical RAM on a suspect computer, letting an investigator gather volatile state information prior to shutting the machine down. Results are stored in a Windows crash dump or raw binary file for later off-line analysis by the investigator. Researchers can also use Windows Memory Reader to capture memory-mapped device...

mSecure for Windows 8/RT is a free download with unlimited access to all basic password management functions. Portland, OR (PRWEB) December 12, 2012 mSeven Software, developers of leading personal productivity apps “made simple for everyday users,” today announced mSecure for Windows 8 app now supports Windows 8 RT tablets with the addition of DropBox network connections. “Now, users of the new Windows 8 can enjoy all of the great features that made mSecure the #1 password manager...

NEW YORK, Dec. 12, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Exadel, a leading enterprise mobile software development company, announced today that their Tiggzi Mobile App Platform adds support for Windows 8. In addition to iOS, Android, and Windows Phone, Windows 8 will now be available as an option when creating new projects on Tiggzi, the company's cloud-based mobile app platform for building and deploying mobile apps. Exadel also announced the Tiggzi App Builder is now entirely implemented with...

SCHAUMBURG, Ill, Dec. 11, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- TrainSignal, the global leader in professional computer training, announced the release of their PowerShell v3 New Features training. Already considered one of the most robust tools for system administrators, Windows PowerShell 3.0 includes a wide number of improvements. The series of cmdlets for powering scripted tasks is now an integral part of the Windows Server environment for those that know how to use it. This course includes...

SIOUX CITY, Iowa, Dec. 4, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- RetroUI Pro Version 2.2.0 Now Released: RetroUI Pro is an inexpensive, easy-to-install, add-on product which is designed to improve the user experience on desktop and laptop PCs running Windows 8. RetroUI brings back features which Microsoft removed in Windows 8, such as the Start Button and Start Menu, and adds RetroUI exclusive features that allow you to run the new Windows 8 Start Screen and new Windows 8 Apps on the classic...

BEST, Netherlands, Nov. 30, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Omnivision BV, the developer of the Multi Touch Suite Omnitapps announces the launch of the newest range. Special in this release are a few significant benefits for the users. The launcher version makes the range complete, the pricing rates are reduced and the trial version has no 30 day time limit anymore. Omnitapps Multi Touch Suite Omnitapps is the fully customizable (multi) touch application suite with the focus on business minded...

Michael Harper for redOrbit.com – Your Universe Online In the wake of a new operating system, a launch of a new smartphone OS and new hardware, and their very first tablet, Microsoft has been able to make even more waves by firing Steve Sinofsky. In a move which many have already compared to Apple’s firing of Scott Forstall, Steve Ballmer sent a memo yesterday to employees explaining the former Windows president would be replaced by Julie Larson-Green, a demo expert and user...

REDMOND, Wash., Nov. 12, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Microsoft Corp. today announced that Windows and Windows Live President Steven Sinofsky will be leaving the company and that Julie Larson-Green will be promoted to lead all Windows software and hardware engineering. Tami Reller retains her roles as chief financial officer and chief marketing officer and will assume responsibility for the business of Windows. Both executives will report directly to Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer. (Logo:...

MILFORD, Iowa, Nov. 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Thinix® has released RetroUI(TM) Pro, groundbreaking new software that fundamentally improves the user experience of Windows 8 computers. Included with RetroUI Pro is new patent-pending technology called RetroUI Enforce(TM). Enforce brings back the Windows taskbar and Start button when the Windows 8 Start screen (Metro) is active. Windows Store (Metro) apps are now windowed so you can resize them and reposition them around the desktop....

PITTSBURGH, Nov. 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- ComponentOne a division of GrapeCity, the largest component solution provider in the Microsoft Visual Studio Partner Ecosystem, showcased two new component suites at Microsoft's BUILD event last week on the Redmond campus. With the announcement of Windows 8, ComponentOne has introduced Studio for WinRT XAML and Studio for WinJS. "Designed to enhance the rich user experience of Windows 8, Studio for WinRT XAML gives developers powerful and...