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    maven2k: All I wanted to do was check the comments to see if anyone else with a 16 gb was having trouble and all there is on here is a bunch of people having a... more »
    Tawnie is saving no daylight: Who needs cofee when you have linux on a thumb drive. #microsoft more »
    thechansen: I have plenty of freeware, open source and legal tools to do the same. Keep in mind I require the consent of the owner, and proof that they own the ... more »
    dragon:ONE: Also, why didn't Microsoft just take a page out of the hackers' books? U3/USB Switchblade does a LOT more than this dinky little COFEE can. Such as ... more »
    AqueousBeef: Child porn for one... #microsoft more »
    dragon:ONE: Holy hell, best way to do it is Linux: shut down the machine, freeze the RAM, stick it in another machine and dump it (so memory etc is preserved), an... more »
    met2art: I'll take a venti screen-cappucino... more »
    Cash907Censored: I guess they finally wised up the fact that people were using the ol' hairdryer-on-the-warranty-seal trick to repair their boxes themselves without vo... more »
    psychonaut2021:Secrets of the Pineal Gland: Gloves huh? Now if only he could to take his face off......and reveal that he's an ANDROIDt! *disco ball drops from ceiling and everyone begins to da... more »
    OCEntertainment: Well it would only make sense that a Google CEO, of all companies, would obey one of the primary rules of the internet: Don't feed the trolls. more »
  • #hacking

    Microsoft COFEE, Some of the Most Illegal Software You Can Pirate

    Apparently Microsoft's COFEE software that helps law enforcement grab data from password protected or encrypted sources is leaking all over the internet. So not only can you steal the software, but break the law by using it too. More »
  • #zunehd

    Zune HD Update 4.3: Speedier Browser, Predictive Text and More

    Zune HD users should be able to download the latest firmware update now, and it's substantial enough to warrant grabbing ASAP. There's a speedier browser, predictive text entry (a la iPhone), and that's just the beginning. Updated: More »
  • #blockquote

    Microsoft Confirms Improved Xbox 360 Warranty Seal

    In an email exchange earlier today, Microsoft indirectly admitted that Xbox 360s are receiving an updated tamper-resistant warranty sticker. From the company: More »
  • #blockquote

    Eric Schmidt Takes The Gloves Off with Microsoft

    There's no love lost between Google and Microsoft, at least based on a recent interview with Google CEO Eric Schmidt. More »
  • #prototype

    Microsoft Research Demos Magically Touch-Less, Transparent Glass Display

    Microsoft's research division is doing tours across college campuses and rather than turning them into snoozefests they're showing off a prototype straight outta Iron Man fantasies. It's a clear glass display which accepts input through voice-control, touch-less gestures, and eye-tracking. More »
  • #remainders

    Remainders - Stuff We Didn't Post (and Why)

    Windows 7 Sales 234% Higher Than Vista...Battery Juice No Longer Just an Expression, Still Not as Tasty as Orange Juice...Verizon Calls AT&T's Ad Lawsuit "Junk"...Air Filter Uses Plants to Get Rid of Yer Weed Smoke More »
  • #art

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

    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. More »
  • #xbox360

    New Xbox 360 Warranty Stickers Better Guarantee Chastity?

    Apparently, Microsoft is slapping a new style of void-if-removed warranty stickers on Xbox 360s that are sent in for repair. Why? With no facts to back us up, we must call upon our favorite pastime: crazy-eyed speculation. More »
  • #xbox360

    Official Microsoft Policy: If You a Buy a Used Xbox 360 That's Banned From Xbox Live, You're Just Screwed

    Major Nelson, updating us on a periodic Xbox Live purge—banhammering cheaters, pirates and other folks of ill-repute, though not 12-year-olds—reminds us of Microsoft's official policy that if you buy a used Xbox 360 that's been banned, you're screwed. More »
  • #exclusive

    Microsoft Courier's Swipes, Snips and Scribbles: The Leaked Interface

    We've seen slides and videos of Microsoft's Courier booklet in action, but nothing has quite explained how all of these things actually work. This document explains Courier's interface, gestures and features more in-depth than ever before. More »
  • #microsoftcourier

    Courier User Interface In Depth

    Gestures: The basic finger gestures are exactly what you would expect. A one-finger tap-and-hold clips content, one-finger flicks scroll vertically and turn pages. Two-finger gestures open and close apps: Up or down opens an app, while a swipe offscreen closes it. Flicking toward the other screen with two fingers slides it across. Pinches come into play, for zooming out from the Journal to the Library. These gestures can and probably will change to some degree, possibly incorporating more fingers. More »
  • #conceptcars

    Toyota's Tacoma ATG: Gull-Wing Doors, and Four 24-inch LCDs with Xbox 360s

    Jalopnik is all over this week's SEMA car show in Vegas, where Toyota and Microsoft are parading their crazy Tacoma All-Terrain Gamer concept. Four Xbox 360 Elites hooked-up to four swing-out 24-inch Samsung LCDs? Check. Energy drink dispenser? You betcha. More »
  • #imagecache

    So It Really Is a "Series of Tubes"

    It looks like the cavernous belly of a massive cruise ship, or a "level" in the real-life horror video game that is CERN. In reality, there's a good chance you use these tubes—which belong to Microsoft—every single day. More »
  • #windows

    Windows 7 and Intel Chipset Causing iPhone Woes?

    Users on Apple's discussion board have been experiencing issues with their PCs locking out iPhones when using Windows 7 with the Intel P55 USB chipset. It's a pretty specific combo that you're probably not running, so don't panic. More »
  • #review

    I Ate the Windows 7 Burger

    Today I ate two things: whale steak and the Windows 7 burger. Only one of these meals made me want to vomit. More »
  • #remainders

    Stuff We Didn't Post Today (and Why)

    Job Postings Reveal That Microsoft's Not Stopping At Windows 7...Carpool LED Signs Pretend That We All Get Along...Biodegradable Plastics To Be Made Out Of Green Gunk...I Don't Have Enough Fingers And Toes For Ideum's New Multitouch Table More »
  • #os

    More Giz Readers Own Macs Than PCs

    Surprisingly, our our poll yesterday revealed that Mac owners were running neck and neck with PC owners, each commanding 41% of the vote. Although Mac owners have maintained an extremely slight edge over the last few hours in actual numbers. More »
  • #graphics

    DirectX 11 Now Available For Windows Vista

    We didn't see much of a difference between DirectX 10.1 and 11, but if you're a Windows Vista user who did and has been waiting impatiently: be happy because DirectX 11 is now finally available through Windows Update. [DailyTech]
  • #questionoftheday

    Do You Use a Mac Or a PC As Your Personal Home Computer?

    Now that Windows 7 and Snow Leopard are both out in the wild, it is time, once again, to take stock of the state of home computing. That is to say, are you using a Mac or a PC? More »
  • #japan

    Bad Promotional Idea of the Week

    Jason is in Japan now, looking for Godzilla. He sent this video tonight. It seems that Microsoft thinks that putting a Windows 7 presentation booth in the middle of Akihabara station is a good idea. Dear Microsoft, More »
  • #microsoftstores

    Microsoft Retail Store PCs Will Be Crapware-Free, But I'm Still Unsatisfied

    No one likes uninstalling bloatware, trialware, and craplets from their freshly unboxed PCs. Microsoft finally acknowledges this by skipping the unnecessary third-party software in Microsoft retail store PCs. That's truly great, but they should do a little more than that. More »
  • #windows7

    Windows 7 Guides: The Best Of

    There is no one definitive Windows 7 guide—it's a sprawling OS with a decades-long legacy, so nobody can cover it all. But with our powers combined, you're in good hands. More »
  • #gps

    Microsoft Pulling The Plug On MSN Direct In 2012

    While it's probably not the first casualty of the Google GPS navigation bombshell, the fact remains—Microsoft is pulling the plug on their MSN Direct service on January 1st, 2012. More »
  • #windows7

    Windows 7 Loads Faster Than 7000 Dominoes

    Toppling 7000 dominoes to commemorate the launch of Windows 7 definitely riled up the employees at Microsoft's Hyderabad center in India, but they probably didn't think it through in terms of the jokes it might generate. [Ars Technica]
  • #remainders

    Stuff We Didn't Post Today (and Why)

    Dudes Who Can See Future Say Windows 7 Will Help PC Sales...There's Peek With Twitter, Then There's Peek That ONLY Does Twitter...iPhone Breathing Down BlackBerry's Neck...Google Welcomes You to the Social, But the Google Social, Which Will Be Cooler, Seriously More »
  • #windows7

    Microsoft Fixes Windows 7 Student Edition Upgrade Problems

    While most of you had a painless upgrade to Windows 7, some experienced problems with the downloadable Student Edition from Digital River. Microsoft acknowledged the problem, and has now come through with the ISO file you so desperately need. More »
  • #windows7

    Some of Your Windows 7 Upgrade Questions, Answered

    Got questions about the more-mysterious-than-it-should-be Windows 7 upgrade process? Ed Bott has answers. For instance, the difference between full and upgrade versions of Windows 7. More »
  • #windows7

    Over 80% Of You Had a Smooth Windows 7 Install Experience

    Given Microsoft's rocky past with installs, I expected a lot of negative responses to yesterday's question about your Windows 7 experience. However, over 80% of you encountered little or no problems with your install. More »
  • #photoshopcontest

    50 Historic Events the Domino's Delivery Man Graced with His Presence

    Domino's historic pizza delivery man didn't just drop off pizzas at Microsoft HQ to celebrate the release of Windows 7. Oh no! He also showed up at a whole slew of other ridiculous places, much to my delight. More »
  • #rants

    Hey Microsoft: We Need Aliases for Xbox Live Gamertags

    I love Xbox Live, I really do. But man, how am I supposed to keep track of what usernames my friends are using? We need aliases, and we've needed them for a while. More »
  • #gaming

    Air Guitar Hero Lets You Shred Sans Plastic Guitars

    Now this is cool. Using a standard electromyograph attached to the forearm, the geeks at Microsoft's Muscle-Computer Interface group set up Guitar Hero to react to the position and pressure of all five fingers. More »
  • #remainders

    Stuff We Didn't Post Today (and Why)

    Apple Tablet? Microsoft Courier? Pshaw, I'll Take eviGroup...Like Peter Cetera, It's Hard for CNBC To Say "I'm Sorry"...Verizon to Apple: "Please Baby, Come Back, I'll Do Anything!"...Microsoft's Apple Store Copycatting Conspiracy Gets Creepier More »
  • #windows7

    Microsoft Pusses Out on Family Guy Special

    Microsoft's involvement in the Windows 7 Family Guy hackathon is canceled. Family Guy's writing team pulled out one too many idea balls about incest, the Holocaust and feminine hygiene, making it "not a fit with the Windows brand." More »
  • #questionoftheday

    Has Your Windows 7 Install Been a Great or Miserable Experience?

    We love it, but there has been a lot of frustrated twitter chatter about the install experience for Windows 7, so it seemed like a good idea to ask—how has your install been going? More »
  • #btw

    Every Windows 7 Keyboard Shortcut You'll Ever Need

    Whether by force of tradition or out of respect for the keyboard-clinging power users out there, Windows 7 has more—and more useful—keyboard shortcuts than ever before. Like, enough that a definitive guide would be very, very useful. Oh! More »
  • #imagecache

    Windows 7 Launches in Japan

    I swear, Japan is just fucking with us at this point. [YouTube via SirAshcraft]
  • #clippy

    Oh God, Clippy Has Escaped to Meatspace

    It looks like you're being clever. Would you like me to help you post that to the internet? [Reddit via The Daily What]
  • #windows7

    How to Upgrade to Windows 7 Retail from the Beta or Release Candidate

    Hello, early adopter—your eyes might've glazed over during the Windows 7 launch because you've been on that train for months now. This is for you: how to upgrade that Windows 7 release candidate to a final version, easy. More »
  • #roundup

    Week In Review: Apple, Microsoft, Nook and More—It Was Nuts

    What didn't happen this week? We saw the Windows 7 release, new Apple hardware, Barnes & Noble's ereader, the beginnings of major net neutrality legislation and more. It was so crazy, we thought we'd round up all the highlights. More »
  • #microsoft

    Microsoft Acknowledges Problems With Windows 7 Student Edition Upgrades

    If you've been eyeing the downloadable student edition upgrade of Windows 7 with that sweet, sweet $29 price, you might want to hold off. Microsoft has acknowledged that downloads from Digital River, the provider of student edition upgrades, are experiencing problems. More »
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