This is a long overdue review since the Sky Player was released on the XBOX 360 for UK users on the 28th of October. Well, I have been keeping busy. But nevertheless, I am here writing this review. Sky player’s introduction into the Xbox could be a major game-changer in terms of sheer innovation, control, and distribution channels that this medium opens up, and the game console can finally state as it has arrived. Frankly because, Sky is certainly the lion’s shareholder when it comes to Cable and Satellite TV distribution. All the major sporting events – Sky Sports; Movie channels – Sky; TV Entertainment – Sky 1 shows – House, Fringe, Modern Family and Stargate Universe amongst others. So there is no denying that Microsoft did choose the right partner to collaborate with. But does the Sky Player meet all the expectations or does it disappoint? The answer is a mixture of both.
After the Jump, Full Review of the Sky Player on the XBOX 360 including screenshots.
Who the F needs another Social Network? @Microsoft -Seriously?
Microsoft has just released Internet Explorer version 8.0 RC1, which is supposedly going to be bundled with Windows 7. But before you go and press the download button, let us have a look if they have made any substantial changes. In other words, is the new IE really worth it?
MS says: New rendering engine, support for CSS 2.1, ‘smart address bar’ ( very similar to Firefox’s Awesome Bar ).
It is not available for Macs, only for WinXP and Vista 32 and 64 bit versions. MS officials have confirmed of not going for any further changes in the user-interface or the programming from now onwards until its release. So pretty much, RC1 is what you would get. So, what’s different from the beta? MS has listed the whole list out here.
But seems like, more than that, IE (or rather MS) has picked up a few tips from Chrome (Google). Firstly, the separate process for each tab which would ensure IE would not crash for failure in one of the tabs.
Secondly, the “porn mode” or the InPrivate mode which is very similar to the Incognito Window in Google Chrome.
DownloadSquad has run a few tests comparing the IE8 RC1 with Google Chrome, Firefox 3 and Opera. The results are here.
For more on the IE8 RC1, please visit the following links.
New Internet Explorer 8 accelerates browsing
Microsoft Releases Internet Explorer 8 RC1: Promises Faster and Safer Browsing
Microsoft’s IE8 Release Candidate Is Live; Nearly Identical To Final Release
Here’s an interesting hack on your Windows XP 3d Pinball game. (If you are one of those few remaining who are stuck with these time killers) So, when the game gets loaded, type the words “Hidden Test”.
It still seems all normal, until you grab your mouse. Click the mouse on the pinball machine and drag it all around. The pinball will now follow your mouse direction wherever it goes. Pretty cool huh!
Now check this out, press H key and see what you get. It pops the high score table with an entry of a Billion and you can remain as high scorer forever.
Lastly, press the R key to increase your rank in the game.
Happy pinballing!!! And as “the Who” said, “Sure plays a mean pinball”
