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IN PICTURES: Zut alors! Inside the Windows Cafe in Paris

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 14:30:27 GMT

In what may well be the weirdest promotional strategy ever, Microsoft has opened a Windows Café in the heart of Paris. APC takes you on a tour.

Vista: goodbye and good riddance!

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 15:39:02 GMT

Almost three years to the day of its debut, Windows Vista is shunted off the stage to make way for Windows 7. What won’t you miss about the much-maligned OS?

Apple makes a play for Windows 7 upgraders

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 19:50:02 GMT

Boot Camp update to deliver full Windows 7 compatibility, while new TV ads target Windows XP users as potential switchers.

Windows 7 Family Pack for Australia is a “possibility”, concedes Microsoft

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 17:32:05 GMT

Microsoft Australia’s Windows 7 chief responds to consumer anger over its decision not to offer the discount three-licence Windows 7 Family Pack available in other countries.

Microsoft: don’t trust us about Windows 7 security

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 16:30:10 GMT

Microsoft admits that its new TV advertisements about the security features of Windows 7 are potentially misleading, saying users “can get better guidance at retail or on the Web”.

Sexy 27-inch iMac torn apart for your perusal

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 03:12:59 GMT

The geek in me weeps at the sight of a torn up 27-inch iMac even though I prefer Windows.

LIVE: Windows 7 launch

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 09:46:58 GMT

APC is at the Microsoft Windows 7 launch this morning -- but you can be too, with a live video feed.

HP’s Windows Home Server systems finally reach Australia

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 14:22:47 GMT

Just in time for tomorrow’s Windows 7 launch, HP’s third-gen Windows Home Server boxes touch down – starting with a nimble 1TB Atom system for $599.

Office 2010 gets free ad-supported ‘Starter Edition’

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 11:20:58 GMT

The new Office 2010 Starter Edition will be free forever, pledges Microsoft, as long as you can put up with advertisements running in cut-down versions of Word and Excel.

Firefox designer slams ‘pick your browser’ option in Windows 7

Sun, 18 Oct 2009 16:23:09 GMT

Microsoft’s ‘browser ballot’ for European editions of Windows 7 ranks Safari and Chrome before Firefox on the menu. Apple and Google seem happy, but not Mozilla...

Microsoft: “No Windows 7 Family Pack for Australia”

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 15:00:01 GMT

Windows 7 launches next week, but don’t go looking for the three-licence Family Pack edition – Microsoft has confirmed this won’t be offered to its Australian customers.

Windows 7 launch to have “minimal impact on PC growth”

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 12:21:41 GMT

Tech analyst firm Gartner predicts no mistletoe delight for Microsoft this Christmas, but forecasts a rapid take-up of Windows 7 next year.

Big patch day for all Windows versions, including 7

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 21:45:21 GMT

Windows 7 gets its first patches and its not even officially out yet as a monster bundle of fixes and updates hit the net today.

From today, anti-virus is free, says Microsoft

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 10:50:05 GMT

The free anti-malware shield for Windows XP, Vista and 7 goes live today, replacing OneCare (and Windows Defender) as a simplified and streamlined solution.

Dell releases ‘Latitude ON’ alternative Linux OS for laptops

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 15:33:40 GMT

Tiny system-on-a-chip module combines fast-boot Linux OS and ARM processor to check email, browse the Web and run for days on a standard laptop battery.

Microsoft opens ‘Windows Cafe’ in Paris

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 23:47:22 GMT

Drop in for some coffee, a croissant and free Wi-Fi, and you can get a side serve of Windows 7...

Microsoft releases preview edition of Office Web Apps

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 23:12:56 GMT

Office finally heads online as Microsoft previews the first browser-based version of its suite, to be formally known as Office Web Apps.

Is HP’s third-gen Windows Home Server box headed for Australia?

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 09:58:10 GMT

With stacks of shiny new kit prepped to launch alongside Windows 7, we might finally get to see HP’s new – and ironically, more Mac-friendly – Windows Home Server box.

Dell unveils trio of slim ULV-based ‘Inspiron Z’ ultraportables

Thu, 10 Sep 2009 17:00:17 GMT

The 11.6 inch ‘Argos’ notebook is revealed as the Inspiron 11z, which joins 14 inch and 15 inch models running Intel’s ULV silicon and offering up to 11 hours battery life.

Acer announces first wave of Windows 7 touchscreen PCs

Thu, 10 Sep 2009 16:04:55 GMT

Beginning its roll-out of Windows 7 systems, Acer is betting on the ‘multi-touch’ UI as a key selling point for desktops and laptops alike.

Windows 7 may slow PC sales

Tue, 18 Aug 2009 14:45:00 GMT

Vista may have been a groaning, hefty beast needing fast hardware, but Windows 7's snappy performance on older computers has the computer industry worried.

Microsoft shuts the doors on Windows 7 pirates

Wed, 05 Aug 2009 06:01:54 GMT

Last week we reported on Windows 7 being pirated in the wild. This week, Microsoft and Lenovo are trying to repair the damage, locking out pirates.

Microsoft fires Windows Embedded straight at Chrome OS

Tue, 04 Aug 2009 21:16:01 GMT

The pint-sized ‘Windows Embedded’ OS is set to join its desktop and smartphone cousins in Microsoft’s war against ‘little Linux’ distros such as Android and Mobilin.

Windows 7 “made for multicore”

Tue, 04 Aug 2009 14:42:25 GMT

Intel and Microsoft work together to fine-tune Windows 7 so it can take advantage of multicore and multithreading processors.

New Seagate NAS boxes kick off at $1,400 for 2TB

Fri, 31 Jul 2009 18:52:20 GMT

The aptly-named BlackArmour systems have landed on the local market, with the four-bay boxes offering 2TB through 6TB of off-the-shelf storage.

First Look: HP’s Mini 5101 ‘business class’ netbook

Fri, 31 Jul 2009 15:22:43 GMT

HP amps up the netbook recipe with a larger keyboard, bigger (and faster) hard drive and optional SSD, high-res HD display and inbuilt 3G modem.

Acer Windows+Android netbook coming in Q3 after all

Fri, 31 Jul 2009 04:33:15 GMT

Acer says it has no intention of postponing its dual-boot netbook and the machine is on track for a Q3 launch.

No more Money for Microsoft

Thu, 30 Jul 2009 18:03:53 GMT

Microsoft has pulled the plug on its Money personal finance program, adding yet another title to Redmond’s software deadpool.

Sneak Peak: Streamlined ‘Chrome’-style UI for Firefox 4?

Thu, 30 Jul 2009 16:55:56 GMT

Official mockups of Firefox 4 reveal hints of a streamlined UI similar to Google’s Chrome browser in what Mozilla calls a ‘Tabs-on-Top’ design concept.

Windows 7 free-for-all till 2010

Wed, 29 Jul 2009 21:32:20 GMT

There's no rush to buy Windows 7, it seems -- Microsoft says the release candidate will keep working through till 2010.

Windows 7 gaming: will it hit the spot?

Fri, 24 Jul 2009 19:16:50 GMT

Gamers fled Windows Vista in droves thanks to at-launch performance and driver issues. Has Windows 7 fixed the problem?

Windows 7 product activation cracked already

Wed, 29 Jul 2009 20:40:13 GMT

In what promises to be a very long-running battle, crackers have already found a way around the product activation in Windows 7

Windows 7 is ready to roll as code gets RTM sign-off

Thu, 23 Jul 2009 10:46:17 GMT

Microsoft overnight blessed the latest build of Windows 7 for ‘release to manufacture’, reaching a milestone in its efforts to push the memory of Vista far behind.

Intel's second-gen solid-state drives: faster, cheaper and ready for Windows 7

Wed, 22 Jul 2009 14:23:41 GMT

New SSDs still top out at 160GB but the move to a 34nm process halves the cost while doubling write performance. Yeah, we can live with that...

Countdown: Windows 7 to RTM in the next two weeks

Wed, 22 Jul 2009 11:57:36 GMT

Microsoft outlines the timetable for when developers, PC builders and businesses will get the final code for Windows 7, with August 6th as the last possible date for RTM.

Microsoft confirms Windows 7 Family Pack

Wed, 22 Jul 2009 11:12:54 GMT

While staying mum on pricing, Microsoft has revealed that a ‘family pack’ edition of Windows 7 will allow Home Premium to be installed on three PCs.

Sneak Peak: New Firefox UI for Windows

Tue, 21 Jul 2009 23:45:30 GMT

The Firefox team is tinkering with the browser’s Windows UI ahead of next year’s 5.7 update. These screenshots give you a first look at their ideas for the redesign...

Microsoft releases source code for Linux-on-Windows

Tue, 21 Jul 2009 05:35:56 GMT

Microsoft has dumped a batch of code that should make running Linux on Windows easier.

BlackBerry updates: Desktop Manager 5 launched, Messenger 5 leaked!

Sat, 18 Jul 2009 15:30:56 GMT

It could be a good weekend for refreshing your BlackBerry with the latest software for your desktop (as long as you’re running Windows) and the device itself.

Windows Home Server gets ready for Windows 7

Sat, 18 Jul 2009 14:47:13 GMT

The newly-released ‘Power Pack 3’ beta for Windows Home Server adds support for Windows 7 libraries and other features of the forthcoming OS, as well as better backup for netbooks.

Windows 7 will just work: Microsoft

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 07:42:31 GMT

Microsoft has promised the compatibility nightmares when Vista came out won't be repeated with Windows 7.

Apple bitch-slaps Palm with latest iTunes update

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 11:31:36 GMT

Palm’s trick of pretending to be an iPod in order to sync with iTunes has been slapped down by Apple, with the latest iTunes 8.2.1 update disabling the Palm Pre’s pseudo-iPod mode.

Microsoft to open retail stores this year

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 10:26:12 GMT

The first Microsoft store will open in time for the Windows 7 launch this October – with some located “right next door to Apple stores”, the company promises.

Acer dual-OS Android/XP netbook coming next month?

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 04:04:47 GMT

Mr. Roboto netbook may hit store shelves next month from Acer.

Will Windows 7 be a hit or a miss?

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 19:41:23 GMT

Two new reports contain starkly contrasting forecasts for Windows 7. They can’t both be right...

Microsoft set to release Windows 7 this month

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 14:07:59 GMT

With Windows 7 set to be finalised this week, business customers will get the fresh-baked OS by the end of this month – almost three months before its public debut.

FIRST AUSSIE REVIEW: HP’s new Mini 110 netbook

Sun, 12 Jul 2009 13:28:01 GMT

HP’s third-gen Mini 110 netbook is an economy-class version of the Mini 1000 with some upsides and downsides of its own...

HP releases $500 Linux netbook onto Aussie market

Sat, 11 Jul 2009 13:18:42 GMT

The budget-priced Mini 110 makes its Aussie debut this week with HP’s Ubuntu-based ‘Mi’ edition and a 16GB solid state drive for $499. Want Windows XP? That’ll be another $200...

Windows 7 - don't believe the type

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 08:43:03 GMT

ClearType has long been a feature of Windows and evolved over the various OSes since Millennium -- find out what has changed in the Windows 7 version.

An easy and free way to run Windows 7 on Linux

Mon, 06 Jul 2009 10:58:36 GMT

Older virtualization software made it possible to test-run Linux in Windows, but now, it's also possible to do it the other way around.

Is Windows 7 in the Family Way?

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 05:56:45 GMT

Some "casually" left text in a post-release candidate beta of Windows 7 suggest a family pack is on the way.

Windows 7 not looking hot to the IT crowd

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 07:26:52 GMT

While the consumer market seems keen on jumping on the Windows 7 bandwagon, the people with the big money are sticking to XP

Beta the devil you know: Windows 7 needs a patch

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 07:22:08 GMT

Windows 7 RC users may have tracked down the missing Movie Maker, but a quick update is needed to keep using it.

Looks like Windows 7 will shift a few copies

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 07:14:54 GMT

Looking around online stores, Windows 7 is rocketing to the top of the sales charts as users pre-order their copies while its going cheap

You know where you can stick your Windows 7?

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 07:49:28 GMT

DVDs are so last century and downloads, well we don't all have great broadband, so how can Microsoft get Windows 7 to the netbooking masses? Could a cute little stick do the trick?

Windows 7 is free, well kind of

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 03:21:25 GMT

Windows 7 pricing details are out and its a mix of the good, bad and indifferent for the world's Windows-using PC owners

Windows 7: now easier to open!

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 09:23:57 GMT

Microsoft has added another bullet point its brag list of Great Things in Windows 7 – the redesigned box containing the OS can be opened without needing an instruction sheet!

Microsoft releases free beta of Security Essentials software

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 19:52:37 GMT

Now in public beta phase, Microsoft Security Essentials will not only replace the OneCare security suite but also deep-six Windows Defender.

Cheap netbook gets power from AA batteries

Fri, 12 Jun 2009 23:47:21 GMT

Netbook gets all the power it needs from eight AA batteries.

Windows 7 pricing, the haggling begins

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 08:09:23 GMT

At every level of retail, the knives are out as customers look for their pound of flesh from Microsoft in the new era of OS pricing

Windows 7 won't come with web browser in Europe

Fri, 12 Jun 2009 05:44:50 GMT

Due to the constant badgering, massive fines and threatening noises coming out the European Union, no browser will be installed when the new OS launches in October.

Windows 7 takes a final leak

Fri, 12 Jun 2009 07:08:28 GMT

For the last time, until Windows 8 comes along, we bring news about a new leaked version of the Windows 7 code.

Microsoft preps public beta of free ‘Morro’ security software for Windows 7

Thu, 11 Jun 2009 15:19:20 GMT

Free software will protect against malware such as viruses, spyware, rootkits and trojans, but won’t be bundled with the OS.

Netbook running dual Windows and Android spotted at Computex

Sat, 06 Jun 2009 02:35:34 GMT

COMPUTEX | An unnamed netbook that runs both Android and Windows with detachable screen and dual CPUs has been spotted.

Dell axes its Mini 12 netbook, preps 'thin and light' Mini 11 ULV?

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 00:22:11 GMT

The super-sized netbook has disappeared from several Dell sites around the world. Is the rumoured Mini 11 ‘thin and light’ ULV notebook waiting in the wings?

Microsoft blames economic crash on search engines. WTF?!

Tue, 09 Jun 2009 09:07:26 GMT

Microsoft has launched its first ad in a $100 million campaign for its newly rebranded search engine, Bing.

Apple mauls Microsoft with ‘Snow Leopard’ OS X upgrade pricing

Tue, 09 Jun 2009 07:01:22 GMT

Stepping up to Apple’s OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard will cost you half as much as Microsoft will charge for Windows 7 Home Premium, and you get you a full-featured OS too...

Selling Windows 7, this could do it!

Fri, 05 Jun 2009 15:35:44 GMT

Windows 7 needs something to spark the imagination of the buying public to help it shift... perhaps this for instance.

HOW TO: skin Windows 7 and share with your friends

Wed, 03 Jun 2009 22:18:34 GMT

Windows 7 looks pretty smart and comes with some great looking themes, but they'll last five minutes when you see what can be created by modding fans, friends or yourself.

Intel’s second-gen Atom “not validated” for Windows 7 Home Premium or higher

Thu, 04 Jun 2009 15:26:39 GMT

Windows 7 Home Premium is not “the right solution” for netbooks, says Intel, so its forthcoming Pineview processors will be tested only for Windows 7 Starter and Home Basic.

Microsoft says “Goodbye netbook, hello LCSN-PC”

Thu, 04 Jun 2009 12:20:16 GMT

“Low cost small notebook PC” is Microsoft’s laughable new tag for what everyone else calls netbooks. Whatever they’re smoking, keep it away from us.

It's official: Windows 7 to launch October 22nd

Wed, 03 Jun 2009 13:59:11 GMT

Microsoft has confirmed a late October lift-off for Windows 7, confirming the date leaked last month by a loose-lipped Acer executive.

Microsoft hardware to get Windows 7 exclusive features

Wed, 03 Jun 2009 23:30:34 GMT

What would be the point of a new OS if you couldn't flog all-new versions of your old hardware with some new bells and whistles?

Skyfire mobile browser released for Windows Mobile and Symbian phones

Sat, 30 May 2009 21:22:01 GMT

Finally out of beta, the fresh-baked Skyfire promises to bring desktop-class browsing – with full support for Flash and AJAX – to Windows Mobile and Nokia Symbian S60.3 phones.

Dell axes the Mini 9 netbook, the Mini 12 soon to follow?

Sat, 30 May 2009 17:06:53 GMT

It seems that Dell is dropping its first-gen Mini 9 netbook from the line-up, with the Mini 12 also for the chop due to Microsoft’s netbook restrictions for Windows 7...

Windows 7 Starter drops three-app limit

Sat, 30 May 2009 12:18:41 GMT

Microsoft confirms that the ‘netbook edition’ of Windows 7 will now be able to run more than three apps simultaneously, although other limits remain in place.

ASUS: Only 5% of Eee PCs use Linux

Fri, 29 May 2009 15:20:08 GMT

The original Eee PC might have promised to bring Linux to the masses, but these days it looks like ASUS is running away from open source and towards Redmond at breathtaking speed.

Windows 7 "Touch" Pack Revealed

Thu, 28 May 2009 05:13:03 GMT

Windows 7's big - but so far invisible - feature is Touch, lovingly demonstrated in all those Apple adverts. Now Microsoft is starting to ramp up the hype for the tactile OS.

HP refreshes netbook line with new Mini 110 and 1101

Wed, 27 May 2009 21:30:02 GMT

Two new models based on the popular Mini 1000 see the return of the VGA port and bigger hard drives, plus optional HD graphics and 3G.

Microsoft releases Vista Service Pack 2 for download

Wed, 27 May 2009 01:30:35 GMT

Vista SP2 has gone live to the masses, but if you’ve used vLite to streamline Vista you could be facing a total reinstall of the OS from scratch.

Acer releases cute’n’compact Windows Home Server

Mon, 25 May 2009 23:28:43 GMT

The Atom-powered four-drive system looks set to be the second major WHS system that we can’t get here. Surprise, surprise...

Lenovo releases ULV notebook, 12 inch netbook and 20 inch all-in-one Atom desktop

Tue, 26 May 2009 00:34:05 GMT

Lenovo’s up-sized IdeaPad S12 netbook offers optional Nvidia Ion graphics, while the all-in-one IdeaCentre C300 desktop is a slim budget version of the A600 with an Atom CPU.

Windows 7 spin kicks in as Beta 1 shuts down

Mon, 25 May 2009 21:53:01 GMT

A leaked PowerPoint deck reveals part of Microsoft’s marketing playbook as it gears up for Windows 7. Plus: Beta 1 installs will go into ‘two-hour shutdown mode’ from this Monday.

Free upgrades from Vista to Windows 7 begin June 26th

Tue, 26 May 2009 00:01:47 GMT

From next month Microsoft will offer a free copy of Windows 7 to buyers of new PCs running Vista, and in some cases XP.

Microsoft revises ‘netbook’ hardware spec for Windows 7

Sat, 23 May 2009 19:14:04 GMT

Netbooks eligible to for the low-cost Windows 7 Starter edition can’t exceed a 10.2 inch screen or 1GB of RAM, although larger drives and faster processors are allowed.

Intel’s next-gen Atom platform gets HD decoder chip

Sat, 23 May 2009 23:09:51 GMT

Unable to bake its own HD-capable silicon into the forthcoming Pinetrail two-chip netbook platform, Intel taps Broadcom for an optional HD graphics decoder chip.

Sophos releases ‘Klingon Anti-Virus’ software

Sat, 23 May 2009 20:55:15 GMT

This is what happens when you let software developers off their leash: Star Trek-themed malware scanner. Raise shields and scan for intruders, Mr Worf..!

Samsung’s four-way netbook play

Thu, 21 May 2009 23:34:00 GMT

The Korean powerhouse returns to the Australian PC market with a bang, unleashing four netbooks including a 12.1 inch mini-note and a 3G model.

Acer's slim Timeline ULV notebooks are dressed (and priced) to impress

Wed, 20 May 2009 23:22:58 GMT

Less than an inch thick, boasting an eight hour battery life and starting at $1,299, the Aspire Timeline series is the slim shape of ultra-portable notebooks to come..

Acer upsizes its Aspire One netbook to 11.6 inches

Wed, 20 May 2009 22:37:02 GMT

The best-selling netbook gets a big brother with an 11.6 inch HD display, eight hour battery life and $899 price tag.

Dell launches $700 Ubuntu Linux netbook onto Australian market

Tue, 19 May 2009 21:03:04 GMT

Dell’s innovative new Latitude 2100 netbook is the company’s first Aussie PC with Linux factory-installed – and while it’s intended for school students, anyone can buy it...

Now you can run OS X widgets on Windows

Tue, 12 May 2009 19:52:32 GMT

Widgets are now a feature of every operating system and even browsers. However, mix and match isn't an option, until now, as you can add Mac-based widgets to your PC

Microsoft moves Windows Mobile My Phone online backup service into open beta

Tue, 19 May 2009 11:15:42 GMT

The cloud-based My Phone service stores text messages, contacts, photos and video clips from Windows Mobile phones on the Web.

Windows 7 to be “more expensive” than Vista, XP

Tue, 19 May 2009 00:21:05 GMT

Dell has seen Microsoft’s price list for Windows 7 and the PC manufacturer isn’t happy, warning that over-pricing will cruel consumer demand for OS upgrades and new PCs.

Office 2010 ‘technical preview’ beta leaks onto BitTorrent

Mon, 18 May 2009 13:16:19 GMT

Microsoft hasn’t officially opened its preview program for Office 2010 but the beta test build has already hit the Web via BitTorrent...

First Look: Toshiba NB200 netbook

Mon, 18 May 2009 11:55:23 GMT

We get hands-on with all three models in Toshiba’s second-gen NB200 netbook family, which go on sale next week starting at $699 after cashback rebate.

Google closes the gap on Microsoft Exchange

Thu, 14 May 2009 23:48:19 GMT

With a new Apps Connector software to push Gmail, Google Calendar and Contacts direct to a BlackBerry Google takes another step towards becoming a complete alternative to Exchange.

Microsoft opens ‘technical preview’ beta program for Office 2010

Thu, 14 May 2009 15:36:24 GMT

Want to get your hands on the next-gen Office suite? Microsoft is now accepting public registrations for its invitation-only preview of Office 2010.

Windows 7 and Mac OS X 10.6 ‘Snow Leopard’ set for a showdown

Thu, 14 May 2009 01:57:25 GMT

Things are looking surprisingly neck-and-neck as Apple and Microsoft race towards the OS finish line, but it might not even matter who gets there first...

Dell unveils budget-priced Mini 10v netbook

Thu, 14 May 2009 00:47:52 GMT

As tipped last month the new Mini 10v shaves the sticker price on the popular 10.1 inch netbook. Now let’s see how much cheaper it is in Australia...

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