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more about #windows Killjoy: Is this why WinMo 7 is still on the horizon? Xbox LIVE integration? That's a parallel project, Microsoft, something you're perfectly capable of hand... more » yantelope: I've been thinking for a while that an XBox/Zune phone to compete with the iPhone would be a great idea but I've resigned myself to the fact that I'm ... more » OMG! Ponies!: You buried the lede, Kat. The real story is that WinMo won't fucking die. more » AmishJohn: Another type of drive to skip in NAS/PVR setups is the "Green" drives. Problem is they're constantly parking the heads & incrementing counters, and yo... more » Yerzriknot: You left out "reformat and install a vanilla version of Win7". Most companies load their installs with crapware that often dramatically slows down the... more » Curves: I must have been a Good Girl last year since Santa has indeed left me a shiney new PC with Win 7. I will certainly take the suggestions of the post a... more » MacPro66: Does win7 have a built-in VNC server? more » ara: Did fresh Win7 install just few days ago, went something like this: 1. Install Security Essentials, drivers, updates and decent web browser 2. Disabl... more » mrjackson001: Windows 7 doesn't come with Mail (or some other useful apps) by default as they were moved to download only at [download.live.com] more » CanadaStig: This is the new VLC for me, includes all the codecs by default, free, open source. using it on my macbook, my win7 pc, and my xbox more » Golf_Nut: Anything that provides more space for actual webpages and less for toolbar features i'm all for. more » Identity Bourne: I want my next firefox to be very fast and very sleek. more » Dmoralize: There focus should be put on making it fast again. I liked Firefox, but it got real slow compared to Chrome. more » atheos: Cool, so they know how to combine the looks of Chrome and Safari. Too bad it still won't change their engine to Webkit. more » Stndsh0: But will it have jumplists (Windows 7 things) by default? more » Calzo: I prefer a Rosa button. 'Cause I want to click that... Yeah so I'm going to go ahead and say sorry right away... Sorry more » Joe Stoner: Matt, I'm sure you enjoy the casual writing style, but did you have to type out "wanna" nine times? If it's a big article and you're going to feature ... more » syko21: Note of Warning: If you leave the network share mounted on snow leopard and put your laptop to sleep it will not be able to access it on wake. Its a k... more » bfdhud: Dropbox is the easiest way to share files between osx and win more » deanbmmv: 1. make sure its FAT32 for maximum compatibility 2. copy files over 3. walk to Mac, plug it in 4. copy files off 5. rinse repeat 6. laugh at people sh... more » -
#microsoft
Microsoft Job Posting Confirms Xbox LIVE Windows Mobile Phones
I'm surprised it's taken this long, to be honest. Microsoft's posted a job offer, seeking a Principle Program Manager, who can "bring Xbox LIVE enabled games to Windows Mobile." More » -
#windows
You Don't Need to Regularly Reinstall Windows; Here's Why
One of the most persistent myths about Windows is that you need to reinstall the operating system regularly to keep it running at top performance. Let's take a look at the real problem and how to fix it. -
#windows7
10 Things You Must Do With Your New Windows 7 PC
If you got a new Windows 7 laptop for Christmas, you are truly in luck. But here are 10 things you need to get the most out of it. More » -
#downloads
XBMC Updates to 9.11 Camelot, Brings Awesome New Look, Improved Features
Windows/Mac/Linux/and more: XBMC is a killer open-source, cross-platform media center, and today they've released XBMC 9.11, introducing a whole new default look and feel, and it's very friendly on the eyes. More » -
#antivirus
Microsoft Security Essentials Ranks as Best-Performing Free Antivirus
Anti-malware testing group AV-Comparatives.org not only gave Microsoft Security Essentials a top rating for malware removal, but now they've given it their best ranking in their performance test as well. -
#firefox
A Mockup of the Firefox 4 User Interface: Hello, Gorgeous!
A Firefox developer has posted a handful of mockups of Firefox 4's user interface redesign along with some explanations of this shiny new App Button we're getting. Everything just looks oh-so-gorgeous and simplified right next to that old 3.5 design. More » -
#howto
How To: Make Your PC and Mac Share Stuff Like Best Friends
Networking is stupid. You'd think it'd be real darn easy to share stuff between PCs and Macs, but it's not as nearly simple as it should be. So, here's how to make 'em talk and share stuff like best friends. More » -
#microsoft
Leak: Windows Phone Ads Could Debut at CES 2010
Whoops! These photos of ad agency Crispin Porter's Job Manager shows dates for Windows Phone ad campaigns as going "live" January 4th and 8th. More » -
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#bestof2009
Most Popular Featured Desktops of 2009
Our readers have submitted thousands of screenshots of their best desktop configurations, and over the year we've featured some truly impressive and unique desktops with you. Here's a look back at some of the best this year had to offer. More » -
#downloads
T3Desk Brings 3D Eye-Candy to Your Windows Desktop
Windows only: If you want a little extra eye-candy in your Windows management, T3Desk is an alt-tab alternative that gives you 3D windows arrangement and more. More » -
#downloads
VirusTotal Uploader 2.0 Instantly Scans Files for Viruses Against 41 AV Apps
Windows only: Previously mentioned VirusTotal Uploader automatically uploads any file to online virus scanner VirusTotal, scanning it for viruses with 41 different popular antivirus applications—and now it's even better and faster, with instant hash checking, letting you skip uploads altogether. -
#bestof2009
Most Popular Free Windows Downloads of 2009
We've featured hundreds of free Windows applications over the course of 2009 that we hoped might bolster your productivity, workflow, or your PC usefulness in one form or another. Here's a look back at the most popular Windows downloads of the year. More » -
#hometheater
Silver PAC Evolution 5500 Remote Would Have Been Great 3 Years Ago
Remember SideShow? That technology designed for Vista that allows you to display gadgets on an external device? Silver PAC is digging it up for their Evolution 550 universal remote set for release this February. More » -
#mythbusting
Understanding the Windows Pagefile and Why You Shouldn't Disable It
As a tech writer, I regularly cringe at all the bad tweaking advice out there, and disabling the system pagefile is often a source of contention among geeks. Let's examine some of the pagefile myths and debunk them once and for all. More » -
#windows
Get Internet Connection Sharing in Windows 7 Starter in One Easy Step
Did you know Microsoft took out the Internet Connection Sharing feature in Windows 7 starter—the version of Win 7 that ships with netbooks? I do, since I futilely tried using it on vacation. Not so fast, Microsoft! More » -
#virtualization
VMWare: Your Next Smartphone Might Run Two OSes At Once
In an interview with Computerworld, VMWare's head of mobile phone virtualization has indicated that the company wants to move beyond dual-boot systems to allow phones to run a private and work operating system at the same time. They've already demonstrated the potential on a Nokia N800 running Windows CE and Android concurrently; now they're looking into multiple user interface scenarios for current generation smartphones. [Computerworld] -
#microsoft
Microsoft "Runs Out" of Cheaper Windows 7 Family Packs, Just In Time For Christmas
The Windows 7 Family Pack was a great offer, bundling three full Home Premium upgrades for $150. It was also a limited time deal, but without a set terminus. Well, now we have an expiration date: gift-buying season. More » -
#htc
HTC Touch.B Surfaces, Dismisses Rome Codename
Moonlighting under the Touch.B name, more details on HTC's Rome handset have been unearthed in France, including some dishy photos which show the two-tone phone properly for the first time. My, the family resemblance is strong. UPDATE More » -
#microsoft
Microsoft's Internal Focus Shifting to Windows 8 in July 2010
We've heard that Windows 8 will be coming in 2012, so it's only logical that Microsoft's focus shift to the operating system soon. And based on recent job postings, that attention shift is happening this coming summer, in July 2010. More » -
#imagecache
Steve Ballmer Rendered in BSODs
Hundreds of photos of BSODs arranged into the visage of Steve Ballmer, a stabbing, probing, flicking tongue protruding from the gaping maw in the center. Here's the tongue—oh God—up close, so you can see some of the photos: More » -
#windows
Windows Patch Causing Black Screen of Death
Microsoft says it's investigating reports that its latest release of security updates are causing some Windows (7, Vista and XP) machines to freeze after starting, and display a black screen with a single My Computer Explorer window. More » -
#windows7
The Killed Windows 7 Family Guy Special Even More Horrible Than I Imagined
Microsoft's posted the clips from Family Guy's killed hackathon that would've shilled for Windows 7, and they're even more brain-liquefyingly stupid than I thought. Just watch, but when your brains leak out your ears, don't say I didn't warn you. More » -
#rant
You Don't Need a TiVo Anymore
This chart of TiVo's slipping subscriber numbers may be surprising, seeing as TiVo is the television recording device (and it's so good), but it's something we've seen coming for a while. We love you TiVo, but you're fast becoming obsolete. More » -
#software
Handbrake DVD Ripper Just Went 64-Bit
Handbrake just updated to 0.9.4 which uses x264 libraries to encode faster and smaller file sizes. On my iMac Core i7 a DVD ripped 25% faster. It also has better xbox and ps3 presets, among other things. It depends on a now unavailable 64-bit version of VLC but you can still download the nightly builds here. [Handbrake] -
#windows
Windows 7 Passes Mac OS X Install Base
It was going to happen eventually, since Windows has 18 times OS X's marketshare, but Windows 7 already passed Apple's install base about a month after having been released. Again, not a surprise, but it is interesting how many people already upgraded to Windows 7 (or bought a new machine with Windows 7 on it). [Computerworld] -
#microsoft
The PC Lounge at Saks Fifth Avenue Looks Uncomfortable
This is the Microsoft PC Lounge at Saks Fifth Avenue. Looks a tad uncomfortable! More » -
#windowshomeserver
Windows Home Server Power Pack 3 Available Now
Windows Home Server's Power Pack 3 is available now, and all you have to do is go into your Windows Update section of your Home Server and hit Update to access the new features. Unless you're one of those who accessed PP3 before it was final, in which case you have to follow these instructions instead. More » -
#apple
Magic Mouse Drivers for Windows Now Available
Magic Mouse owners lusting for multi-finger gestures on a PC can stop wishing. Some good ol' fashioned hackery pulled Windows drivers from the latest Bootcamp update. You can grab them here, report back with results. [Uneasy Silence, thanks Dan!] -
#windows8
Windows 8 Expected in 2012 According to Roadmap
Apparently we won't have to deal with upgrading our Microsoft-driven computers for another three years. According to a tentative roadmap, the next version of the OS, Windows 8, won't be arriving until 2012. More » -
#nsa
Microsoft Denies Programming NSA-Accessible Backdoors Into Windows 7
Hey now! Just because the NSA helped Microsoft hone the security of Windows 7 doesn't mean Microsoft designed special backdoors for the organization to spy on us...right? More » -
#windows
The NSA Helped Microsoft Improve Windows 7 Security
While some of us are likely to associate the National Security Agency with daydreams of espionage, the organization is also highly involved in improving security standards in software. They've even consulted with Microsoft during the development of Windows 7. More » -
#windows
Windows Home Server Power Pack 3 Available November 24th
Windows Home Server Power Pack 3 will be available worldwide on November 24th. Note that Power Pack 3 will be a free update to anyone already using Windows Home Server through Windows Update. [Windows Home Server Blog] -
#microsoft
Most Versions of Windows Banned From Sale in China Because of Two Fonts
Courts ruled that Chinese language editions of Windows 98 SE, 2000, XP, Server 2003 will be banned from being sold in China due to Microsoft infringing on the intellectual property of a Beijing-based software company. By using two Chinese fonts. More » -
#windows7
The Best Windows 7 Song You’ll Hear Today
It's official: Windows 7 mania has reached a fever pitch. First a burger dedicated to the OS, now fifth-grader Will Smith gives us this adorable performance of "Windows Rising," set to the tune of CCR's "Bad Moon Rising." More » -
#windows7
Windows 7 Hacked (Again) for Keyless Activation
Lo! Yet another Windows 7 activation hack appears. This one's a little more creative in that it doesn't require an OEM key at all, and instead bypasses the verification DLL completely. More » -
#howto
How To: Make Windows 7 Play Nice With All Your Gadgets
Generally speaking, upgrading to Windows 7 is a no-brainer. "But what about my gadgets?" you might ask, eyes watering slightly, "will they be OK?" Yes, yes they will. Here's how to make Windows 7 play nice with all your favorite toys. More » -
#windowsmobile
Windows Mobile Marketplace Adds Non-Mobile App Store
Microsoft added a few nice new features to its Windows Mobile Marketplace today, including enhanced security and a nice-looking store that can be accessed from your computer's browser, much like Xbox Live. More » -
#windows7
Windows 7 Netbook Battery Life Sucks Worse Than Windows XP
Yeah, netbooks feel so much nicer running Windows 7 than Windows XP, but you're paying a secret price: Your battery. On average, Windows 7 seem to suck all the life out of it 47 minutes faster than Windows XP. More » -
#imagecache
Even God Runs Windows XP
Yes, that's a Windows XP error, floating in the sky. No, it's not a Photoshop. And this is what it looked like after a reboot: More » -
#hacks
Dell Mini 9 Accelerometer Hack Creates One Affordable Little Windows Tablet
The hacktastic Dell Mini 9 goes well with all sorts of aftermarket add-ons and OS's, including this latest addition: Updated. More »
