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Windows 8 In Depth: Updating Windows Update

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 06:00:00 +1100

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In our latest sneak peek at what's new in Windows 8, we take a look at how Microsoft is tackling that necessary evil: updating your OS.



Is Microsoft killing off the Windows Start button?

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 16:25:33 +1100

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In the leadup to the release of Windows 8, leaked preview images of Microsoft's next OS uncover a dramatic design departure from more than 15 years of Windows UI history.



Name your price! Humble Bundle brings pay-what-you-want gaming to Android in style

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 16:12:42 +1100

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Pay whatever you want for three acclaimed Android games -- Anomaly: Warzone Earth, Osmos and EDGE -- and in the bargain you'll score desktop versions for Windows, Mac and Linux.



Windows 8 In-Depth: Inside the new File History features

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 06:00:00 +1100

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In our continuing look at the technology driving Windows 8, we delve into how the next-gen OS handles File History.



OnLive Desktop puts Windows 7 on your iPad for free... but when is it coming to Australia?

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 16:59:08 +1100

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Launching on the US App Store last week, OnLive Desktop streams a fully fledged virtualised instance of Windows 7 (with Microsoft Office) directly to your iPad.



Best of CES 2012: our pick of the most exciting gadgets & tech headed your way this year

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 16:39:24 +1100

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We take a look at the most promising and exciting new products and concepts shown off at this year's Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.



Microsoft set to go 'hands off' with Kinect for Windows launching Feb 1 for US$249

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 18:19:03 +1100

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Steve Ballmer's performance at Microsoft's final CES opening keynote this year may have been roundly criticised by the media, but Kinect for PCs stands to make huge waves.



Windows 8 Memory Tricks: Microsoft's all-new Task Manager

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 14:57:19 +1100

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We pull apart Windows 8's Dev Preview bit by bit to reveal what's under the hood of Microsoft's bold next step: here we look at the all-new Task Manager.



Windows 8 Memory Tricks: Hands On with the Developer Preview

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 06:00:00 +1100

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We pull apart Windows 8 bit by bit to reveal what's under the hood of Microsoft's bold next step.



Explorer's role in Windows 8: hands on with the Developer Preview

Sun, 11 Dec 2011 06:00:00 +1100

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With Metro on the scene, Explorer is no longer the default interface for Windows, but it does still remain an integral part when you click on the Desktop tile.



Hands on with Windows 8: Performance in the Developer Preview

Sat, 10 Dec 2011 06:00:00 +1100

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As with every Windows, performance has gone under the microscope and this time the focus, especially given the mobile targeting of Metro, has been in fast boot and shutdown times.



Take Windows 8 for a spin today

Thu, 08 Dec 2011 06:00:00 +1100

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Keen to check out Windows 8's new features and don't want to wait? Why not have a play with the Windows 8 Developer Preview with our hands-on guide?



Decoding Microsoft's free security tools

Wed, 07 Dec 2011 06:00:00 +1100

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After all the flak Windows has received over the years about security, it's no surprise Microsoft invested in improving the Windows image from Vista through to Windows 7.



Is Windows 8 doomed to be "largely irrelevant" on the desktop?

Tue, 06 Dec 2011 16:57:11 +1100

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With its touch-friendly focus and new Metro UI, it's clear Windows 8 is Microsoft's play for the tablet market. But what's the appeal for traditional desktop users?



Inside Metro: the future of the Windows UI

Tue, 06 Dec 2011 06:00:00 +1100

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Metro is Microsoft's name for the new interface that greets you when you first boot Windows 8, a re-imagining of the Windows UI for desktops and all consumer computing devices.



Windows 8 striking back at Apple's dominance in the post-PC landscape

Thu, 24 Nov 2011 06:00:00 +1100

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Microsoft's cavalry is on the offensive, with Windows 8 and Ultrabooks on track to challenge Steve Jobs' post-PC legacy.



Worth the money? Fujitsu STYLISTIQ Q550 review

Sun, 16 Oct 2011 06:00:00 +1100

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Fujitsu delivers an executive-class tablet, but should you pull out your wallet?



While we wait for Win 8: Gigabyte S1080 review

Sat, 17 Sep 2011 06:00:00 +1100

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Fighting valiantly against its limitations, the S1080 does what it can to make Windows 7 work on a tablet via touch.



Ultraportable street fight: Samsung baits MacBook Airs with new Series 9 expansion

Wed, 17 Aug 2011 17:04:25 +1100

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You've got to hand it to Samsung. It's taken the fight for shoppers' dollars right to Apple's doorstep with its Galaxy portable brands -- and now comes the ultraportable cavalry.



Mac OS X = iOS? Why Apple might cross the streams as early as next year with A6

Fri, 05 Aug 2011 18:49:58 +1100

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The net is abuzz with one analyst's speculation that Apple will commence a merger of its two OS platforms as early as 2012. In the current context, he might just be onto something.



iPad on steroids? ASUS Eee Slate EP121 review

Thu, 28 Jul 2011 09:00:00 +1100

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Say hello to the iPad's big brother. It looks a little like all the other tablets on the market, but it's actually a full Windows 7 PC in disguise.



Can't wait for Windows 8? Evolve 3 Maestro S (Oak Trail) tablet review

Mon, 04 Jul 2011 08:00:00 +1100

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The first Windows tablet with decent battery life, the Evolve 3 Maestro S just might offer the best Windows tablet experience until Win 8.



History repeating: is Microsoft making its own tablet?

Thu, 09 Jun 2011 13:30:39 +1100

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Rumours online point to Microsoft entering the hardware game (again) with an in-house Microsoft-brand tablet to take on the iPad, Android and BlackBerry competition.



Apple unveils bargain-priced Mac OS X Lion as $31.99 download-only app

Tue, 07 Jun 2011 09:35:39 +1100

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In a sign of the times, Apple will be distributing the latest version of its Mac OS X operating system, 10.7 aka Lion, via the Mac App Store as a digital download.



Steve Ballmer's slip of the tongue: "expect to hear a lot about Windows 8"

Tue, 24 May 2011 14:30:51 +1100

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Microsoft has up until now specifically avoided naming the next release of Windows, but in a speech to developers in Japan Steve Ballmer let the cat out of the bag.



How to enable exFAT in Ubuntu

Sat, 14 May 2011 09:00:00 +1100

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We show you how to take advantage of the exFAT filesystem and all its benefits for your Ubuntu setup in just a few simple steps.



Meet Google's Chromebook: designed to relegate Windows to the scrap heap

Thu, 12 May 2011 17:01:00 +1100

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The search giant's manoeuvres this week with Chrome OS -- and especially the advent of Chromebooks -- indicate Google is intent on redefining the PC desktop OS as we know it.



Switch-worthy Ubuntu 11.04 "Natty Narwhal" out today: Top 5 features

Fri, 29 Apr 2011 15:28:31 +1100

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We take a look at the killer features of the new-look Unity-based Ubuntu 11.04 released today. Will they be enough to divert Windows and Mac users to the Ubuntu cause?



Nostalgia rebooted: Commodore 64 goes on sale again

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 16:09:07 +1100

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Nope, your eyes aren't playing tricks on you. The C64 is back for 2011 in a new multi-OS Linux + Win + Commodore box. It's like adulthood never happened.



Windows 7 Service Pack 1 is out today, but do you care?

Wed, 23 Feb 2011 14:31:49 +1100

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There was a time not long ago when a Service Pack release was itself an event (ie. Vista), but Microsoft's casual release of Windows 7 SP1 today shows how much times have changed.



Windows Phone 7: early-in developers may well reap the benefits

Wed, 09 Feb 2011 08:00:00 +1100

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In part three of our series this week, we take a look at the latest contender: WP7. It's still early days for the new platform, but that could be all the more reason to get in now.



Samsung debuts Q-series ‘thin and light’ notebooks

Sun, 25 Jul 2010 14:32:48 +1100

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The 13.3 inch Q330 packs a Core i3 processor, switchable Intel HD and nVidia GeForce graphics into a tapered sub-2kg chassis for $1,199.



Toshiba Australia: we’ll do Android slates, but not smartphones

Wed, 21 Jul 2010 11:28:04 +1100

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Toshiba Australia MD confirms the release of Android and Windows slates starting in October, but says it’s steering clear of the Android smartphone market for now...



Acer releases $449 dual-boot Windows-Android netbook

Wed, 21 Jul 2010 09:43:30 +1100

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Acer’s new Aspire One D260 goes on sale this week, with the $449 netbook offering the best of both worlds – it can boot into both Windows 7 and Android 2.1.



First Windows 8 snippets "leak" out from Microsoft

Tue, 29 Jun 2010 07:48:23 +1100

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A confidential presentation gives us some clues as to what to expect from the next version of Microsoft's desktop operating system. But are they true or false?



Microsoft unveils free app upgrades for Win 7 users

Mon, 28 Jun 2010 09:00:00 +1100

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Microsoft is celebrating selling seven copies a second of Windows 7 by releasing a bunch of free app upgrades.



Microsoft leads off Windows 7 gaming campaign with Fable 3

Wed, 23 Jun 2010 11:30:00 +1100

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Remember using your PC for games? Apparently, those days are here again as Microsoft tries to gee up the Windows 7 gaming market



Microsoft launches new ‘Windows Embedded Handheld’ mini-mobile OS

Mon, 21 Jun 2010 12:00:00 +1100

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The stripped-down version of Windows Mobile 6.5 and the next-gen Windows Phone 7 OS will be aimed at niche enterprise and mobility devices.



iPad eats into netbook share – but is it a blip or a boom?

Thu, 17 Jun 2010 19:42:24 +1100

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Market tracker DisplaySearch predicts the iPad to have 30% share of the combined netbook/slate market by mid-year, says this could be “the beginning of the end” for the netbook.



HP buys fast-boot HyperSpace Linux for $14m

Tue, 15 Jun 2010 17:22:32 +1100

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HP continues to plot its place in a post-Windows world with the purchase of a quick-boot Linux OS. Plus: WebOS becomes a ‘Printer OS’ as printers get widgets and email addresses?



Asus debuts netbook app store

Tue, 01 Jun 2010 12:56:23 +1100

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The Asus App Store will offer Windows-based apps for Atom-powered netbooks in the second half of this year, with Moblin due in 2011.



MSI WindPad slates: choose Windows + Intel, or Android + Nvidia

Mon, 31 May 2010 23:41:33 +1100

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Another two touchscreen tablets join the iPad wanna-be race, with MSI putting a dollar each way on Windows and Android for its 10 inch slates.



SCOOP: Acer reveals Android tablet

Thu, 27 May 2010 20:40:00 +1100

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Acer unveils a 7 inch colour touchscreen tablet running Google Android OS, expects the slate to launch in October and says “this is no longer a Wintel world”.



Seagate readies world’s first 3TB desktop drive

Tue, 18 May 2010 16:45:00 +1100

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Two terabytes not enough for you? Seagate launches the world’s first 3TB desktop drive in its new FreeAgent GoFlex external drive, with an internal Barracuda disk drive to follow.



Some Linux and Mac users need Office 2010 licence to run Web Apps

Tue, 18 May 2010 08:40:00 +1100

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Microsoft has an unexpected ‘Gotcha’ for business customers running Linux or Mac OS – they’ll need to buy an Office licence to legally use Office Web Apps...



Acer and Asus ready to launch Chrome-powered netbooks and slates

Tue, 18 May 2010 06:30:00 +1100

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The two Taiwan tigers both have plans to debut new devices running Google’s open-source Chrome OS at next month’s Computex 2010 trade show in Taipei.



Microsoft’s new spin on social networking

Fri, 14 May 2010 08:00:00 +1100

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Microsoft’s research hothouse FUSE Lab cooks up Spindex – a Web-based app to aggregate Twitter and Facebook updates plus RSS feeds into a single streamlined screen.



Office 2010 and Web Apps set for June 15th launch

Thu, 13 May 2010 11:45:00 +1100

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Consumer editions of Microsoft’s next-gen Office 2010 suite will hit the shelves on June 15th, although Office Web Apps will take a little longer...



Windows 7 to XP downgraders getting the boot

Tue, 11 May 2010 20:32:22 +1100

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Buyers of Windows 7 will soon be unable to do the up/downgrade shuffle to Windows XP as Microsoft changes the license conditions.



‘Product Key Cards’ are Office 2010’s hidden catch

Wed, 05 May 2010 08:00:00 +1100

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Microsoft is offering substantial discounts for its disc-free Product Card Keys compared to the boxed retail editions of Office 2010, but there’s a catch for the unwary...



Google releases supercharged Chrome 5 beta

Wed, 05 May 2010 07:30:00 +1100

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Revamped V8 engine delivers 30% speed boost to fifth-gen browser, which also gets integrated plugin-free Flash plus file drag and drop in HTML5.



Dell’s slate roadmap revealed: Android, MeeGo and more...

Fri, 30 Apr 2010 13:10:41 +1100

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A leaked slide from Dell’s mobile roadmap deck shows 5 inch and 7 inch slates running Android and MeeGo, a 3G slate bundled by Vodafone plus two ARM-powered 11 inch notebooks.



Microsoft axes ‘Courier’ tablet as HP rethinks Slate

Fri, 30 Apr 2010 09:03:55 +1100

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Microsoft cancels its revolutionary twin-screen tablet project while HP hedges on the future of its Windows-powered Slate following yesterday’s purchase of Palm and the WebOS.



Palm WebOS to become HP’s consumer OS for slates, netbooks?

Thu, 29 Apr 2010 15:50:13 +1100

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HP will “invest heavily” in WebOS as a mainstream OS for tablets, netbooks and phones in an attempt to win back its mobile mojo.



Windows Live Messenger 2010 gets social, runs on iPhone but not XP

Thu, 29 Apr 2010 14:44:20 +1100

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The next version of Microsoft’s instant messaging app, part of ‘Wave 4’ of the Windows Live services, evolves into “a companion for your social networks” but unfriends XP.



Microsoft releases public preview of Windows Home Server 2.0

Thu, 29 Apr 2010 04:00:00 +1100

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Now available for download, Microsoft’s second-edition home server OS moves to a 64-bit platform and sports remote media streaming over the Web plus a streamlined UI.



Your next TV: will it run Android or Windows..?

Wed, 28 Apr 2010 11:49:22 +1100

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Microsoft releases its stripped-down Windows 7 Embedded edition to run TV sets and set-top boxes, while Samsung talks up ‘Google TVs’ powered by Android. Get ready for the TV OS...



Windows 7 powers Microsoft profits up 35%

Sat, 24 Apr 2010 09:59:00 +1100

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As businesses start to upgrade to Windows 7, Microsoft's revenue curve gets steeper as the bucks roll in.



HP puts printer drivers into firmware for USB ‘plug and print’ setup

Thu, 22 Apr 2010 17:06:01 +1100

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Aiming to speed up and simplify printer setup, HP is now burning printer drivers into the printer’s own flash memory. Plus: new ‘Auto-On’ mode reduces standby power to 1 watt.



US govt can detect rogue USB keys

Wed, 21 Apr 2010 22:35:00 +1100

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The National Security Agency says it now has tech to spot USB keys being used to steal data from PCs.



Microsoft offers free Fix-It on XP, Vista

Wed, 21 Apr 2010 13:55:00 +1100

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The self-healing power of Windows 7 is now available for those with older Microsoft operating systems



Toshiba working on Windows and Android slates

Fri, 16 Apr 2010 09:30:00 +1100

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Toshiba’s tablet strategy puts a bet each way, with a low-price 10 inch slate running Android and a premium dual-screen (!) slate for Windows.



Microsoft winding down support for Vista

Wed, 14 Apr 2010 10:47:58 +1100

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It’s the beginning of the end for Windows Vista, as Microsoft closes down support for the original non-service pack edition of the beleaguered OS.



Adobe CS5 is (almost) here – but is it worth it?

Tue, 13 Apr 2010 08:00:00 +1100

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Adobe’s fifth-gen CS family sports new features and new apps but with single-app upgrades from $340 and full packages costing from $1,000 to $4,300, will you step up or stay put?



Windows 7 Service Pack 1 leaks - no surprises so far

Mon, 12 Apr 2010 21:35:00 +1100

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Screenshots of the first Service Pack for Windows 7 show that, so far, its just an accumulation of patches - which most users should already be on top of.



HP Slate: leaked specs and pricing!

Tue, 06 Apr 2010 19:25:24 +1100

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The touchscreen HP Slate is gearing up to go head-to-head with Apple’s iPad, according to the slick video demo and an allegedly leaked PowerPoint slide…



Melbourne college in 1100-seat Win7 migration

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 17:21:01 +1100

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APC journalist James Bannan has upgraded his school's 1100-PC network to Windows 7 and describes the challenges and benefits.



EXCLUSIVE: Samsung to release ‘slate’ PC

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 16:20:00 +1100

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Samsung is working on a slate-based device with desktop docking, which it says will have enough processing muscle to become the “primary device” for many people.



Intel unveils new Atom platform for home servers

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 09:30:00 +1100

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Intel’s newest platform for the Atom aims to make it the chip of choice for home server manufacturers.



Web Apps will be missing from Office 2010 consumer editions at launch

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 23:16:15 +1100

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Microsoft confirms that only business customers will get the browser-based online versions of Word, Excel, PowerPoint and OneNote when Office 2010 launches in May.



Microsoft: “Stick with 32-bit for Office 2010”

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 22:00:00 +1100

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Even if you’re running 64-bit Windows 7 most users will have little reason to install the forthcoming Office 2010 suite in 64-bit mode, says Microsoft.



BigPond software cripples home PCs

Sun, 07 Mar 2010 20:07:16 +1100

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Something went wrong -- very wrong -- with BigPond's software on Friday, preventing PCs from booting.



Office 2010 to launch on May 13 for businesses, June for consumers

Sat, 06 Mar 2010 14:12:59 +1100

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Microsoft signs off on its next-gen Office suite next month as Office 2010 hits RTM; business customers can grab the suite on May 13th but consumers will have to wait until June.



Windows 7 sells 90 million copies

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 16:14:00 +1100

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Microsoft basks in the success of a job well done, but is Windows 7 on USB memory sticks next for the software giant?



Windows 7 Release Candidate nears its use-by date

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 14:40:40 +1100

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Still running Windows 7 Release Candidate? From Monday the OS will automatically shut down every two hours, taking any unsaved work with it.



XP apps not happy on Windows 7

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 08:39:00 +1100

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Two-thirds of companies shifting from XP to Windows 7 had issues, a study finds.



Microsoft goes back to the drawing board with Windows Phone 7

Tue, 16 Feb 2010 02:38:36 +1100

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Windows phones should no longer look and work like Windows PCs, says Microsoft, as it overhauls its mobile OS in a ‘last chance’ catch-up to Apple and Google.



New Windows update bluescreening PCs

Mon, 15 Feb 2010 08:45:00 +1100

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The latest batch of Windows Updates are causing problems for some users resulting in blue-screens and panic.



Windows 7 gets tough new anti-piracy checks

Fri, 12 Feb 2010 12:25:00 +1100

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The latest raft of Windows 7 patches will bring one that rings home to Microsoft more often to check your copy is legit.



Windows 8 breaks cover, gets hushed up again by Microsoft

Fri, 12 Feb 2010 08:49:33 +1100

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An anonymous Microsoft blogger lets slip some next-next-gen OS tattle, only for the message to pulled by a company still trying to flog Windows 7.



Weird: Windows 7 is really Windows 10

Wed, 10 Feb 2010 17:37:03 +1100

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By our count, Windows 7 should actually be Windows 10… did Microsoft avoid it so as not to look like it was trailing OS X?



Windows 7 RC users, come in, your time is almost up

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 00:53:50 +1100

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PC users still kicking back with their free copy of Windows 7 (aka the Release Candidate) now have a month left to play until they need to up (or down) grade



The OS that just won't die: retailers struggle to clear Vista

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 14:17:31 +1100

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Windows 7 has been available for purchase in Australia since October last year. But has Microsoft’s previous operating system, Windows Vista, passed away yet? Not quite.






Windows 7 battery wobble alarms users

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 10:35:00 +1100




Internet Explorer patch imminent as Microsoft responds to massive pressure

Wed, 20 Jan 2010 09:36:00 +1100

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Hot on the news of a major security flaw in Internet Explorer 6 and 7, Microsoft has finally got its act together as governments and security experts condemn its inaction.



Microsoft Office taken offline in XML legal spat

Wed, 13 Jan 2010 13:49:00 +1100

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Microsoft takes down Office for sale from its own US site in lieu of ongoing patent litigation with i4i, only the top whack version still for sale or a beta of Office 2010



Lenovo IdeaPad U1 Hybrid is a tablet in netbook clothing

Wed, 13 Jan 2010 08:00:00 +1100

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Lenovo U1 Hybrid is two computers in one.



Windows 7 Service Pack 1 soon to break cover?

Wed, 06 Jan 2010 08:16:02 +1100

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Windows 7 may barely be settled-in on your hard disk drive but, already, Microsoft coders are beavering away at a major update.



Microsoft introduces ‘browser shuffle’ ballot in Windows 7

Tue, 08 Dec 2009 18:44:50 +1100

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Microsoft will revise its ‘browser ballot’ Web browser installation routine for European editions of Windows 7 and present the top five browsers in a random order.



Windows 7 hit by black screen of death

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 08:46:00 +1100

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The last set of Windows patch updates seem to be causing trouble for some users, possibly "millions" according to one company.



CrunchPad crashes to the ground

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 22:38:18 +1100

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Just two weeks away from launch where it would be shown running Windows 7 and Google Chrome OS, the long-awaited and highly anticipated CrunchPad goes belly-up...



Australia gets Windows 7 Family Pack for $249

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 10:19:18 +1100

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The Windows 7 Family Pack, containing three licences for Windows 7 Home Premium, will go on sale in Australia tomorrow for $249.



“Netbooks a necessary evil” for Microsoft and Intel

Sun, 29 Nov 2009 16:21:23 +1100

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Tech analyst firm Canalys says that while netbooks reduced the PC profit margin they’ve proven their worth by transforming the industry – and being the only market segment to grow.



Mozilla finalises Thunderbird 3 for download

Sat, 28 Nov 2009 16:00:00 +1100

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The Release Candidate build for Mozilla’s Thunderbird 3.0 email client hits the Web as a ‘public preview release’ for Windows, Mac and Linux users.



Asus releases Atom-powered home server

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 09:00:00 +1100

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No, it’s not called the EeeServer... but Asus will be happy if the TS Mini home server enjoys even a fraction of the success of its Atom-powered EeeSiblings.



Microsoft targets Windows 8 for 2012

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 16:04:49 +1100

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Microsoft wants to stick to the three-year OS development track, with the latest roadmap showing Windows 8 due for release around 2012. Did the Mayans know something we don't?



Windows Home Server gets Power Pack 3 update next week

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:00:00 +1100

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Got Windows 7 on your PCs and a Windows Home Server box sitting in the corner? Then you’ll want to grab the Power Pack 3 update as soon as it’s released next week.



Office 2010 beta released to public

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 06:47:12 +1100

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Microsoft has opened the floodgates for public downloads of Office 2010 Beta 2, along with its smartphone sibling Office Mobile 2010.



Office 2010 Beta 2 and Office Web Apps set for public release this week

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 12:56:43 +1100

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Microsoft will release public beta editions of Office 2010 and the online Office Web Apps components this coming Wednesday.