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12 common Windows 7 problems solved
12 common Windows 7 problems solved
techradar.com — We like Windows 7: it's faster than Vista, makes better use of your system resources, is packed with interesting features, and looks great, too. But that doesn't mean it's perfect, of course. If you've moved to Windows 7 recently then you might have ... (more) 12 common Windows 7 problems solved
Ask the Artist: How Windows 7's Iconic Home Screen Evolved
gizmodo.com — Chuck Anderson , creator of Windows 7 's laid-back, cerulean-cool default wallpaper and login screen, showed me the evolution of his work—including Easter eggs, avoiding Mac tropes and why flaming skulls didn't make the final design. Chuck ... (more) Ask the Artist: How Windows 7's Iconic Home Screen Evolved

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PC demand did not grow significantly after Windows 7 launch, say PC vendors
digitimes.com — Monica Chen, Taipei; Joseph Tsai, DIGITIMES [Friday 6 November 2009] Demand for PCs and hardware did not turn strong after the launch of Windows 7 in late October and is unlikely to do so in 2009 due to most Windows Vista users not needing to ... (more) PC demand did not grow significantly after Windows 7 ...
Weekend Open Forum: Have you upgraded to Windows 7 yet? What is there to like/not?
techspot.com — Inevitably the past few weeks have been a lot about Windows 7. We have contributed our fair share of information and resources in the process, from nifty tips and tricks for those of you coming as far back as the first public beta, to a complete round-up of information to get you up to speed if ... (more) Weekend Open Forum: Have you upgraded to Windows 7 yet? ...
Windows 7 Launch Did Not Grow PC Sales as Hoped
maximumpc.com — PC vendors were hoping that the launch of the much anticipated Windows 7 would result in a sales boost. The first reports from those vendors, however, are not painting a very rosy picture . Most vendors report only modest increases in sales. We know that sales of standalone upgrade licenses ... (more) Windows 7 Launch Did Not Grow PC Sales as Hoped
Intel finds X25-M firmware bug
techspot.com — According to a post on its support forum, Intel has managed to reproduce the nasty bug that's been bricking SSDs. Intel replicated the issue on Windows 7 X64 with version 1.3 of the firmware upgrade tool and a 34nm X25-M SSD. The company has placed the bug as a high priority and will deliver a ... (more) Intel finds X25-M firmware bug
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techarp.com — ED#113 : Microsoft Windows 7 Installation Woes! Amidst the many favourable reports of Windows 7 beta, many techies were eager to upgrade from Windows Vista to Windows 7. After all, those who tested it were enthusiastic enough to label it as "the ... (more) " + Title + "
Video Card Benchmarking – Goodbye Vista and XP, Hello Windows 7
revhardware.com — It’s really been ages since I’ve done an editorial. I think what kind of happened is what always happens; you end up busy for a few weeks and don’t get a chance to do it and by the time you finally have time to get back into it, you feel that so much time has [...] Related ... (more) Video Card Benchmarking – Goodbye Vista and XP, Hello ...
Windows 7 Boxed Software Sales Surpass Vista Launch, According to NPD
npd.com — Top-Selling Windows 7 SKUs (based on units week ending 10/24) Average Selling Price 1 Windows 7 Home Premium Upgrade $76 2 Windows 7 Pro Upgrade $147 3 Windows 7 Home Premium Family Pack 3 User Upgrade $149 (more) Windows 7 Boxed Software Sales Surpass Vista Launch, ...
Windows 7 sales exceed Vista sales by 234%
windowsteamblog.com — It has been quite amazing to watch the global excitement build around Windows 7, especially during a tough economic climate. It was just a few short weeks ago that we learned about Windows 7 outselling the UK's "own" Harry Potter. In Japan, anxious ... (more) Windows 7 sales exceed Vista sales by 234%
How to get rid of Vista/Windows 7 Security Notifications (UAC)
How to get rid of Vista/Windows 7 Security Notifications (UAC)
revhardware.com — I am going to cover one of the most common things I hear from people. That they are absolutely sick of having their PC come up and say "Windows needs your permission to continue" for the smallest little changes on their Windows Vista/7 based systems. (more) How to get rid of Vista/Windows 7 Security Notifications ...
Patch Tuesday to bring six security bulletins
techspot.com — Microsoft has detailed next week's Patch Tuesday in a post at the Microsoft Security Response Center. This time around, Redmond will issue six security bulletins -- far less than last month's record breaking 13 bulletins. Three of the six bulletins listed are rated critical -- the highest ... (more) Patch Tuesday to bring six security bulletins
SophosLabs Sets Out to Prove Windows 7 Has Some Vulnerabilities
SophosLabs Sets Out to Prove Windows 7 Has Some Vulnerabilities
maximumpc.com — Security firm Sophos recently took it upon itself to run some tests on Windows 7 sans anti-virus software. Sophos used ten unique viruses found in circulation and attempted to infect Windows 7. While many may have thought this would be a foregone conclusion, they wanted to make a point. ... (more) SophosLabs Sets Out to Prove Windows 7 Has Some ...
Windows 7 crushed Vista in early launch sales
techspot.com — By now, nearly everyone can agree that Windows 7 is at the very least a marginal improvement over Windows Vista, so its success comes as no surprise. According to research by NPD Group, Microsoft sold 234% more boxed versions of Windows 7 than it did Vista during the first couple days of sales. ... (more) Windows 7 crushed Vista in early launch sales
Microsoft cuts 800 more jobs, exceeds original forecast
techspot.com — Microsoft has announced what it hopes will be the last in a recent series of layoffs aimed at cutting operating costs. Approximately 800 workers spread across multiple business units and locations will be receiving pink slips, going beyond the 5,000 originally announced back in January. (more) Microsoft cuts 800 more jobs, exceeds original forecast
Toshiba Satellite T135 Win 7 CULV Notebook Review
Toshiba Satellite T135 Win 7 CULV Notebook Review
hothardware.com — The Toshiba Satellite T100 Series fits in the CULV segment and attempts to offer the comfort and convenience of a standard laptop in an ultra-thin package. As the larger model in the T100 series, the T135 features a 13.3-inch widescreen display and ... (more) Toshiba Satellite T135 Win 7 CULV Notebook Review
Gigabyte M1305 laptop has external GeForce GT220 graphics
Gigabyte M1305 laptop has external GeForce GT220 graphics
dvhardware.net — Gigabyte introduced a new 13.3" ultraportable laptop named Booktop M1305 , it uses Windows 7 Home Premium and is equipped with either an Intel Core 2 Duo, Pentium, or Celeron ULV processor. The notebook uses 4500MHD integrated graphics from Intel to ... (more) Gigabyte M1305 laptop has external GeForce GT220 graphics
October 2009 browser stats: Firefox finally passes IE6
October 2009 browser stats: Firefox finally passes IE6
arstechnica.com — Web developers have waited for what seems like ages for this month to come along. Internet Explorer remains ahead of the rest of the competition, but since month after month it continues to lose ground to all other browsers, Firefox has now finally ... (more) October 2009 browser stats: Firefox finally passes IE6
Shattered Horizon Now Available!
store.steampowered.com — Futuremark Games Studio has released their first ever title on Steam: Shattered Horizon ! This multiplayer first-person shooter is played entirely in zero gravity. A catastrophic explosion on the Moon has filled near-Earth space with billions of tons ... (more) Shattered Horizon Now Available!
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