Windows 8.1 gets released today, news and features

Windows 8.1 launches today, bringing a bunch of updates and improvements to the Windows 8 OS. Here are a few things you can expect.

Features:

• Lock screen slideshow
• More backgrounds
• Different tile sizes
• Aggregated search
• Enhanced apps
• More snap views
• An enhanced Windows Store
• Save direct to Sky Drive, plus offline files
• You no longer need the desktop Control Panel
• A new Internet Explorer
• Better with a mouse and keyboard 
• A change to the Start 'tip'

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Telkom’s forced ADSL price cuts

Telkom have reached a settlement agreement to resolve a series of complaints lodged against Telkom from 2005 to 2007 by various companies, including the Internet Service Providers’ Association (ISPA), Internet Solutions, Multichoice, and Verizon.

The settlement package includes an admission of guilt by Telkom, a R200-million penalty, a functional separation between Telkom’s retail and wholesale divisions, a transparent transfer pricing programme, and wholesale and retail pricing commitments for the next five years estimated to yield R875m savings to customers.

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Credits: Staff Writer -  http://mybroardband.co.za

Slow Internet speeds to International sites reported

ADSL subscribers using Mweb accounts started reporting slow speeds to international sites from around 12:30 on Monday, 24 June 2013.
Users from all over South Africa have reported the same issue on the MyBroadband forums.
A representative from the Internet service provider has told subscribers that Mweb is busy investigating reports on slow browsing and e-mail connectivity.
It is not clear at this stage what is causing the problems.
Original forum thread: Mweb uncapped ADSL feedback