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  1. "Connecting with beer lovers..."

    Today's inspirational project is one that, well, sells itself... (and one that I want in my Man Cave :) Link Removed A lost puppy and his Clydesdales stablemates may have commanded the advertising spotlight during Super Bowl XLIX, but for our money, the real marketing magic from brewer...
  2. Microsoft confirms 2016 launch for Windows Server

    In a blog post, Microsoft has confirmed that Windows Server and System Center will not launch until 2016. The move is a departure from Microsoft's historic strategy of launching its server platform alongside the general consumer release of Windows. As it stands, Windows 10 will launch this year...
  3. VIDEO What are my rights when parking in a private car park - Consumer UK - Sunday Mirror

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  4. VIDEO 25 Most Expensive Things In The World

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  5. Windows 8 Windows 8.1.1 Update Requirement Extended

    If your running Windows 8.1 then in order to keep the os regularly updated the 8.1.1 update should be applied. Microsoft have extended the period for 30 days after which point the vanilla version of 8.1 will stop receiving updates: Ref: Link Removed We have a thread containing links for the...
  6. MS13-102 - Important : Vulnerability in LRPC Client Could Allow Elevation of Privilege...

    Severity Rating: Important Revision Note: V1.0 (December 10, 2013): Bulletin published. Summary: This security update resolves a privately reported vulnerability in Windows. The vulnerability could allow elevation of privilege if an attacker sends a specially crafted LPC port message to any LPC...
  7. Humidity

    I kind of hate breaking the jovial mood of this board, but I didn't know where else to ask a question I have. I bought a clock with both a temperature and humidity reading on it thusly: Link Removed It keeps time and temperature reasonably well, but the humidity reading is almost useless. I...
  8. Windows 8 Some 'Just for the Heck of It' Reading

    Microsoft has sold 4 million copies of Windows 8 since launch | Microsoft - CNET News Installing Windows 8: the pain, the poetry, the pleasure | Windows 8 - CNET Reviews
  9. Windows 8 Flip Opinion on Windows 8: "Makes consumers happy, but corporate IT people really sad"

    Do you agree with this assessment? Check out CNN's take on Microsoft Windows 8: FAQ: What you need to know about upgrading to Windows 8 - CNN.com
  10. Enterprise Upgrades: Five Reasons to Focus on Windows 7 not Windows 8

    With its new Start screen made of live tiles and its bold redesign, Windows 8 will have a challenging time getting consumers to embrace such radical change. Link Removed
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    Windows 8 Windows 8 price (Not Pro)

    Hi all I was wondering if the price for Consumer Windows 8 has been announced? I know that Windows 8 Pro will cost 40$ but i haven't heard anything about the regular Windows 8. This is just of pure curiosity, and i am sorry if this has been answered before, but i couldn't search it up, and a...
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    Windows 8 On startup provide an option to choose your starting desktop

    Hello, I have been on Win 8 Consumer Pre and Release Pre... I love the 2 menus and love the reach across productivity/business and basic consumer with an apps loaded menu. BUT! How about giving us the option on what we want to load up at the start instead of needing a desktop tile on the menu...
  13. Windows 8 Missing the Boat

    With October 26th looming on the horizon and the release of the all new, much touted (already) Microsoft "Surface", I am wondering if Microsoft is once again missing the proverbial boat. Marketing thus far seems to be very WOW factor oriented. Looks good, feels good, runs great, does...
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    Windows 8 Are you interested in the Microsoft Surface?

    As many of us are aware, Microsoft announced their iPad competitor, the Surface, will be available after the launch of Windows 8. What does everyone think? The RT version will be running a version of Windows 8 specifically designed for tablets (think iOS rather than Mac OSX) while the Surface...
  15. Windows 8 Hedging their bets

    It seems that Microsoft wants to have their cake and eat it too. Who wouldn't, after all what good is having cake if you can't eat it. On the one hand they have this new OS (Windows 8) which is likely to RTM in August (some suggest as early as July) and become GA (Generally Available) in...
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    Windows 8 Win 8 "News" rss app?

    Where's the Win 8 "News" app for RSS feeds that I've heard about? It doesn't seem to be in my consumer preview. Was looking forward to trying it. Anyone know where it is, or where I can download it? Thx.
  17. Windows 8 Lenovo’s IdeaPad Yoga 13 with Windows 8: This Is the Ultrabook We Want

    We were back at Lenovo’s suite today and got a chance to spend a bit more time with a laptop that we didn’t get around to discussing on Tuesday. We’ve covered the ThinkPad and IdeaTab already, but we haven’t spent any time on the IdeaPad line. Where ThinkPad primarily targets business users...
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    Windows 7 What version to buy???

    I have been kicking the idea of upgrading to Win7, but can't get a handle as to what I need to buy. I miss the old days. One box for all your needs. Now I don't know if I need OEM, retail, upgrade, family pack :confused:. A little background. I have three systems A,B, and C. I want to put...
  19. 10 Things That Are Actually Getting Cheaper [SLIDESHOW]

    We live in a time when the costs of things like gas and gold have soared, just as a laundry list of everyday expenses such as coffee, rent, health care, used cars, and bacon are approaching or have already reached all-time high prices. But not everything’s getting more expensive. Here are 10...
  20. Lenovo intros 10.1-inch IdeaPad Tablet P1 with Windows 7, should've waited for Window

    We know, we know -- Windows 8 isn't splashing down on consumer devices for a good long while , but seriously, how's a boy to get excited about something that's already old hat? And moreover, something that has never, ever worked out . Every single Windows 7 tablet that we've tested has suffered...