New In This Upgrade | ||
Thank you for upgrading and welcome to the newest version of the PointCast Network. Version 2.6 includes:
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Client Improvements | ||
Improved performance and reliabilityThe PointCast Network version 2.6 has greatly improved performance and reliability by reducing the service's consumption of system resources. The benefits of these changes are:
PointCast achieved these improvements through an 88% reduction in GDI (graphic display interface) usage. GDI is a set pool of memory that is used to display graphics on computer screens.
If you've turned the PointCast SmartScreens off because of graphics performance issues, now is a great time to try the SmartScreens again. The GDI changes mentioned in the previous section have significantly reduced the amount of time it takes to switch from a SmartScreen to your work or to a PointCast article. Try PointCast SmartScreens again to receive breaking news headlines - without the wait. To set PointCast SmartScreens as your screen saver:
Take advantage of the SmartScreens and let them bring the news to you!
Some popular channels, such as the New York Times channel, update much faster than previous versions. This is due to the elimination of outdated articles that are fetched in the update process in some channels.
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Channel changes | ||
New tabs in LifestyleNew tabs in the Lifestyle channel's Features category allow you to track Books and Music, Computers and Internet, Film, and TV. In these new tabs, you'll find breaking new from Reuters Variety and columns and reviews from the literati at Salon Magazine.
The Film tab also includes film reviews and behind-the-scenes reports from TNT's Rough Cut. The Computers and Internet tab also includes daily computer tips and a weekly syndicated column from Kim Komando.
We've recently released an expanded set of rich, deeper, industry-specific channels. You may not have seen the following group of new channels; we'd encourage you to explore them.
The Insurance channels bring you the latest industry news and insights for professionals in the insurance industry. These channels were developed with KPMG. Add one of these channels now.
Utilities and Energy ChannelsThe Utility and Energy channels delivers information for professionals in utilities and the energy industry. These channels were developed with PricewaterhouseCoopers L.L.P. Add one of these channels now.
Consumer Markets ChannelsThe Consumer Markets channels bring you the latest industry news and insights for professionals in consumer-driven businesses. These channels were developed with KPMG. Add one of these channels now.
Banking ChannelsThe Banking channels bring you the best in banking and financial services news, analysis and insights. These channels were developed with KPMG. Add one of these channels now.
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If you need help... | ||
If you experience problems with PointCast, please visit the PointCast Technical Support page at http://www.pointcast.com/support. To learn more about what you can do with the PointCast Network, see Using The PointCast Network.
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