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12 common Windows 7 problems solved

Thu, 5 Nov 2009 18:04:00 +0000

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 noticed various upgrade problems, interface ...

TechSpot found this 2 days ago on techradar.com

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Ask the Artist: How Windows 7's Iconic Home Screen Evolved

Fri, 6 Nov 2009 00:47:25 +0000

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 is the embodiment of the dreams of thousands ...

Maximum PC found this 2 days ago on gizmodo.com

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PC demand did not grow significantly after Windows 7 launch, say PC vendors

Fri, 6 Nov 2009 16:31:34 +0000

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 replace their PCs in order to upgrade to ...

DV Hardware found this 40 hours ago on digitimes.com

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Weekend Open Forum: Have you upgraded to Windows 7 yet? What is there to like/not?

Sat, 7 Nov 2009 02:19:00 +0000

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 ...

juliofranco posted 31 hours ago from techspot.com

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Windows 7 Launch Did Not Grow PC Sales as Hoped

Sat, 7 Nov 2009 00:46:00 +0000

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 ...

willsmith posted 32 hours ago from maximumpc.com

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Intel finds X25-M firmware bug

Fri, 6 Nov 2009 21:14:00 +0000

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 ...

juliofranco posted 36 hours ago from techspot.com

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Fri, 6 Nov 2009 08:42:00 +0000

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 operating system Windows Vista was meant to be". ...

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Video Card Benchmarking – Goodbye Vista and XP, Hello Windows 7

Fri, 6 Nov 2009 21:54:53 +0000

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 ...

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Windows 7 Boxed Software Sales Surpass Vista Launch, According to NPD

Thu, 5 Nov 2009 18:22:00 +0000

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

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Video Card Benchmarking - Goodbye Vista and XP, Hello Windows 7

Fri, 6 Nov 2009 08:42:00 +0000

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Windows 7 sales exceed Vista sales by 234%

Thu, 5 Nov 2009 22:34:00 +0000

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 PC users waited in line to be one of the first ...

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How to get rid of Vista/Windows 7 Security Notifications (UAC)

Fri, 6 Nov 2009 02:02:18 +0000

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.

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Patch Tuesday to bring six security bulletins

Thu, 5 Nov 2009 21:12:00 +0000

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 ...

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SophosLabs Sets Out to Prove Windows 7 Has Some Vulnerabilities

Fri, 6 Nov 2009 00:19:45 +0000

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. ...

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Windows 7 crushed Vista in early launch sales

Thu, 5 Nov 2009 18:22:00 +0000

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. ...

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Microsoft cuts 800 more jobs, exceeds original forecast

Thu, 5 Nov 2009 16:58:00 +0000

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.

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Toshiba Satellite T135 Win 7 CULV Notebook Review

Thu, 5 Nov 2009 15:57:24 +0000

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 measures 1.35 inches at its thickest point, ...

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Gigabyte M1305 laptop has external GeForce GT220 graphics

Fri, 6 Nov 2009 07:56:00 +0000

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 provide optimal battery life on the road, but ...

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October 2009 browser stats: Firefox finally passes IE6

Wed, 4 Nov 2009 11:46:00 +0000

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 surpassed IE6, which is easily the most hated ...

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Shattered Horizon Now Available!

Wed, 4 Nov 2009 18:29:43 +0000

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 of rocky debris. You and your friends will ...

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