Windows operating system records artifacts when USB removable storage devices are connected to the system. This information can be found in the windows registry. When a USB removable storage device is connected to a Windows system for the first time, the plug and play (PnP) manager receives the event notification, queries the device descriptor for the appropriate information to develop a device class identifier (device class ID) and attempts to locate the appropriate driver for [...]

Yelp’s early backers apparently still have a high opinion of the online business review service, much to Wall Street’s relief, after insiders at several other Internet companies dumped some of their shares at the first opportunity. A Wednesday increase of more than 22 percent in Yelp’s stock price signaled the company’s major shareholders are holding on to their stakes instead of seizing on a chance to reap the gains that have accumulated from investments made [...]

Google on Wednesday began letting members of its online social network get search page reminders about the birthdays of friends. “Everyone deserves a little love on their birthday,” Google’s Irene Chung said in an online message announcing the new feature. “Starting today, you’ll see a reminder on Google.com when someone in your circles has a birthday.” Search page birthday reminders are only shared with friends indicated in a person’s preferences in Google+ controls at plus.google.com/up/birthday, [...]

Samsung has announced its brand new ATIV devices based on Windows 8 operating system. Introducing the new sub-brand for Windows-based devices, Samsung has unveiled ATIV Smart PC, ATIV Smart PC Pro convertible laptops and Windows RT running ATIV Tab. Starting with ATIV Smart PC, this notebook comes with a detachable keyboard docking system, which allows users to switch between a tablet and traditional laptop. ATIV Smart PC also features 11.6-inch touchscreen full-HD LCD, S-Pen, Intel [...]

Sony has revealed two bold new designs in the VAIO series in the form of VAIO Duo 11 and VAIO Tap20. The Sony VAIO Duo 11 slider hybrid Ultrabook combines fully-featured PC productivity with tablet convenience. The Surf Slider design transforms full-function Ultrabook PC into tablet operating mode for on-the-go computing. The Sony VAIO Duo 11 comes with a 11.6-inch full-HD touchscreen and a digitizer stylus pen. It is 17.85mm thin, and weighs 1.3kg. While [...]

In an attempt to help business colleagues collaborate more easily and getting things done faster, Google has announced some new features for its social networking app targeting business centric users.The search giant is offering a full preview mode for its Apps customers, who will be able to use the business features of Google+ for free through the end of 2013. Now Google Apps users will be able to make use of Restricted posts, a feature [...]

Popular digital flipping magazine, Flipboard has entered the video domain to offer a new TV section curated by YouTube channels. The videos are categorised in various genres ranging from News and Cooking to Music and Entertainment. Users can now flip through videos under six new TV sections namely News TV, Music TV, Science TV, Influencer TV, Catwalk TV and Cooking TV. The company’s blog post stated, “Whether you enjoy inspirational talks, science experiments or live [...]

Online retailers selling interior decorations items and fashion apparel are betting big on ‘virtual trial’ applications to make it easier for customers to ‘test’ merchandise before the actual purchase. According Rajat Nagrath, CEO, Kingschest.com, a home decor portal, virtual technology allows the consumer to fine tune their choice. “We are just two months old and so far around 7,500 visitors of our site have used our virtual application where in anticipation you can imagine your [...]