Given that, it seems a bit crazy to discuss whether the mythical Apple Mac tablet (which Apple has reportedly been tinkering with for years) has been delayed from next March to the second half of 2010. But that’s the word today, courtesy of a report from Taiwanese Web site DigiNews, an oft-erratic purveyor of hot Apple rumors.

According to “sources from component makers,” DigiNews told that Apple’s Mac tablet will be delayed because it wants to “swap out some components inside” and add a second, 9.7-inch OLED model to its supposed tablet lineup. (OLED—or organic light-emitting diode—displays are similar to standard LCD or LED displays except for one crucial factor: they don’t require backlighting to work, resulting in a brighter, less power-hungry screen.)

Because OLED displays are (for now, anyway) prohibitively not cheap, DigiNews speculates that Apple is delaying its tech tablet launch until OLED prices get cheaper. Still, though, the article says that an OLED-based Apple Mac tablet might come with a whopping price tag: about USD $2,000 or so.

That’s big news … if you believe it, and that’s a big if. As AppleInsider points out, the analysts at Piper Jaffrey don’t think Apple would be insane enough to release a touchscreen version of Apple tablet for two grand; instead, they’re still thinking the hotly anticipated device will fall somewhere in the USD $500-$700 range.

Meanwhile, seems the suits at Condé Nast aren’t waiting around to find out if the Mac tablet is real or not. AllThingsDigital reports that the publishing giant is already prepping a digital version of electronic magazine that should be ready by the middle of next year … in time for the Apple Mac tablet, if it exists. But even as Condé execs are keeping Apple abreast of its plans, Apple itself refuses to tip its hand, according to AllThingsDigital.

So, where does that leave us? Right where we started, unfortunately: Apple might have a Mac tablet for us next year, or it might not. Anyone who tells you anything different (barring someone with a tap on Steve Jobs’ Apple iPhone) is just guessing.

DLL error messages seldom give any insight to their solution. However, with a little knowledge and precaution you can easily get rid of these stubborn looking PC problems.

In this article, we will look at some useful pointers that you can follow to fix common DLL errors, such as wgalogon.dll and connapi.dll errors. Let’s take a look at examples of common DLL error messages that may appear on your screen.

“Connapi.dll file not found”

“This program failed to load because wgalogon.dll file was not found. Reinstall the program to correct this error”

“The file wgalogon.dll is missing”

DLL errors – Causes and Fixes

Incorrect installation/uninstallation of an application: A faulty program may install corrupt or damaged DLL files on your system, causing DLL error messages to appear. Before installing a new program, ensure that its setup files are not damaged or corrupt. Also, in case you are performing a new installation using an installation CD/DVD ensure that the disk is not scratched or damaged.

Similarly, when performing uninstallation take care not to delete any shared DLL files. Deletion of a shared file will cause missing DLL errors to appear when any other program sends a message to the operating system asking for this particular file. If your shared DLL file gets removed during uninstallation of any program, then promptly install the program again to restore the missing file.

Outdated Driver files: Outdated driver files may also lead to DLL errors. To prevent DLL errors, such as connapi.dll error from occurring due to driver problems, ensure that your driver files are up-do-date with the latest releases. You can do this manually or opt for a third-party driver update tool, which can automatically download and install driver updates for you.

Undo any recent system changes: Alteration to any Windows file, such as wgalogon.dll or kernel32.dll may also cause DLL error messages to appear on your screen. If you suspect that you are receiving a DLL error message after you have made changes to an important Windows file or configuration, then use the System Restore utility to undo these changes. You may also try to restore the missing file from the Windows setup CD Recovery Console.

Malware Infection: Malicious programs, such as viruses, worms, trojans, and spyware deliberately add incorrect codes to DLL files. It is important that you install robust antivirus and antispyware tools on your PC to secure your system against such malicious programs. Also, make sure to schedule regular complete virus and spyware scans of your system. Further, remember to keep the live malware definition update feature enabled so that your protective gear gets regularly updated with the new security releases and definitions.

Keep your registry clean and compact: Lastly, make sure to maintain a healthy and clean system registry. Incorrect or missing DLL registry entries often cause DLL errors. The best way to ensure the good health of your registry is to perform regular registry scans using a robust registry cleaning tool. A good registry cleaner ensures that all incorrect or obsolete entries are flushed out of your registry.

When you bought your computer, it had very little data and very few applications installed on it. That means there was a large amount of unused space on the hard disk and a lesser burden on system resources. While working on the computer it is most likely that you have added data as well as quite a few applications of your own. Secondly, it is quite unlikely that your computer was infected with any malware when you purchased it and it is quite possible that some unwanted programs have made it onto your system. Both these issues need to be addressed if you want to speed up your computer, reduce the number of errors and get rid of malware. In order to achieve this, you need to first take inventory of all the programs that are residing on your PC and perform a complete uninstall of unnecessary programs.

The following are the most popular methods of uninstalling programs from your PC:

1. Add or Remove Programs: The most popular method of properly uninstalling applications and programs from your PC is the Add or Remove Programs tool that you can start from the Control Panel. You can use this option for uninstalling Windows Media Player updates and other popular programs. When you open the utility, you will see a complete list of programs that occupy space in your PC along with details like the amount of space occupied, date of installation etc. You can choose the programs you want to get rid of and follow the instructions that are displayed. For example, to remove Office 2007, you can simply launch Office 2007 uninstaller from Add or Remove Programs and follow the instructions to complete the uninstall process.
2. Use program specific uninstallers: At times, some of the unwanted programs on your system are not displayed in the list of Add or Remove Programs. Some of them may have an uninstall option which is available within the Programs list of the Start Menu under that program’s name. If this is the case, you can use this uninstall option to remove the program. In case you do not find the uninstall option there, it is worthwhile to check in the folder where the files of this program are located.
3. Download the Uninstaller: There are quite a few applications that are very stubborn and almost impossible to completely uninstall. This is because either they are huge in size and contain multiple products within itself, or because they make several entries to the Windows registry. To uninstall these applications, it is recommended that you download an uninstaller. This could either be an uninstaller that is specific for that program or a reliable third-party uninstaller. Applications like McAfee allow you to download its uninstaller from their website so that you can remove McAfee products from your system.

Every type of operating system has a certain set of problems that are particular to it and the Windows PC is no exception.  Microsoft continues to improve its products and make Windows PCs better and less prone to errors.  They also offer an opportunity for you to automatically update your system to cover the loopholes and to eradicate any bugs in their operating system and other products. They provide technical support on their websites about the common problems that may occur in their operating system. However, most users may find that researching errors on their website a cumbersome task. Moreover, a large number of users may not even be aware about how to go about troubleshooting and may choose to outsource the problem to an expert. That is why this article has enlists common tips to prevent as well as troubleshoot Windows errors.

The old saying goes, “prevention is better than cure”, however, in terms of computers, it is best to say “prevention and vigilance are better than cure”. Let’s see why.

Today in the world of 24×7 high-speed broadband Internet connection in our homes, one of the biggest computer threats is from malicious software and hackers. To combat these treats you need preventive tools, such as an effective firewall and efficient antivirus and antispyware tools. You also need to be vigilant about the following:

• Never download and install software from unsolicited Web sites.
• Never open suspicious email attachments.
• Run virus and spyware scans before copying data from external drives and media.
• Scan and clean your PC using good antivirus and antispyware tools on a regular basis.
• Keep your security tools updated with the latest definitions to ensure that you are protected against the latest threats.

Many errors, such as Windows error code 39 may occur if you fail to update your software and device drivers on a regular basis. To update Microsoft-based software you need to ensure that Automatic Update feature is always enabled. Also, to keep your drivers updated, you may use a reliable driver scanner tool.

Errors during software installation are also quite common. These errors, usually occur if Windows Installer is outdated or if the source files from which you are installing are buggy. To repair Windows Installer errors in this case, it is recommended that you do one of the following:

• Install the latest version of Windows Installer.
• Download software from reliable sources and ensure that the downloaded files have no problems.
• Ensure that the CD/DVD drive from which you are installing is not scratched.
• Scan the source installation files with virus and spyware scanner tools to ensure that they are not infected.

Registry problems are also one of the major causes of several Windows PC problems.

These problems usually occur when the registry gets filled up with a large amount of unwanted entries. These usually include outdated, redundant, empty, invalid, and orphan program keys. To resolve these issues, you need to regularly scan and clean your registry. The best, simplest and most efficient way to do this is by using a reliable registry cleaner tool.

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AppleInsider and CrunchGear report that starting Friday, SoftBank’s new “iPhone for Everyone” campaign (read translated webpage) will offer the 8GB Apple iPhone for free, as long as you sign up for a new 2-year contract. The promotion will runs through May 31.

In the meantime, SoftBank will sell the 16GB Apple iPhone for a bit discounted price—just 11,520 yen (about USD $119), and you can even pay for the smartphone in monthly payments, which come out to less than $5 a month during the 2-year agreement.

SoftBank subscribers will still have to pay monthly voice and data charges, of course, although as AppleInsider notes, the carrier is chopping its standard data plan (about USD $62 per month) by more than 25%.

As in the U.S., of course, the Apple iPhone 3G is still $199 for the 8GB and $299 for the 16GB model—although if you’re a Reward Zone member at Best Buy, you can snap up an 8GB Apple iPhone 3G for $99 (February 28 only).

Just for info, AppleInsider thinks the promotion could simply be a way for SoftBank to clear out its inventory in advance of a new Apple iPhone, which may well arrive this summer. That said, AT&T has yet to offer any promotional deals, which suggests that it isn’t having any trouble moving its Apple iPhone stock.

In any case, if you’ve been pining for a new iPhone and you live in Japan, looks like Friday is your great shiny day.