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There is so much noise around LEGO Mindstorms on the web with enthusiasts and universities all attempting to do the NeXT big thing that it is hard for kids wanting to do more with their Mindstorms kit to figure out what is happening.There are three different Mindstorms kits and on top of this there is a plethora of tools for programming, different versions of NXT firmware and NXT software. Plus LEGO has changed the Mindstorms update pages on their website since release of NXT 2.0, so most old links don’t work any more, including links provided within the kit 8527 software. This article provides concise information and resources to budding Mindstormers.

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The Mindstorms NXT 8527 Kit does not work with the Toshiba Bluetooth stack (v6.10). However in most cases it is possible to use the alternative Microsoft Bluetooth stack to get the job done. Here is how...

The operating system(OS) and the antivirus program you use are two of the most important software you buy which affects your computing experience. They are the two programs that start as soon as your computer starts up and keep working silently in the background. They are usually installed once and forgotten all about - until disaster strikes. Choosing the right antivirus for your PC is essential to keeping you protected from viruses while allowing you to get the most out of your computing experience. However most of us don't even give this essential software a second thought and buy whatever the computer store salesman stuffs at us. A lot of people ask me to recommend them a good antivirus, so here it is.

Windows Vista is the shiny new Operating System(OS) from Microsoft. Its what makes every one who uses it a PC ("I'm a PC!" wheee, whatever that means, duh?). To the naive Vista has more robust 'activation features' compared to its predecessor Windows XP. But then there are secrets Microsoft has kept from the "I'm a PCs".