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  1. News

    First Windows 7 Operated 3G Consumer Tablet on European Market

    HILVERSUM, Netherlands, October 25, 2010 /PRNewswire/ - Ambiance Technology Launches New AT-Tablet to Oppose iPad Introducing the 10 inch AT Tablet, Dutch Ambiance Technology is the first company in Europe to launch a consumer 3G touchpad … More...
  2. News

    Microsoft Windows 7 sales top 240 million in first year

    Microsoft Corp's Windows 7 has sold more than 240 million copies in its first year, the company said on Thursday, making it the fastest-selling operating system, and helping the software giant to record profits despite a recent dip in computer sales growth. Link Removed due to 404 Error
  3. Mike

    Windows 7 "Scratch Off" Cards to Unlock Intel Processor Power?

    An interesting article on CrunchGear blows the lid off of some interesting new marketing gimmick that, if continues, may place the Internet and Intel processor purchasers into an uproar: Intel Selling Scratch-Off “Upgrade” Cards To Unlock Processor Power by John Biggs on September 19, 2010...
  4. Mike

    VIDEO Buying a New Computer - Retail

    "How many people have actually documented the REAL purchase, sale, and set up of a new computing rig? What are the challenges for someone who knows NOTHING about computer hardware? What is the thought process that goes into buying either a PC or a Mac? What are the networking considerations...
  5. Nibiru2012

    Windows 7 Mushkin Callisto 120GB SSD Review

    Back in early May of this year, Mushkin Enhanced released a new line of SSD named "Callisto" after one of Jupiter's moons, to go along with their earlier IO series. The following review is from OverclockersClub.com: May 24, 2010 Introduction: Mushkin has been a very well known and...
  6. kemical

    Windows 7 Sony Vaio laptop in mass 'recall'

    Authorities in the US have instructed Sony to conduct a recall of its Vaio laptops, after problems with overheating were reported. Sony said the problem affects more than half a million of its F and C series laptops sold since the start of 2010. The American Consumer Product Safety Commission...
  7. L

    Windows 7 Share PPPoE connection?

    My ISP disbled my router to only allow 2 devices to connect through router (PC and Laptop). I want to connect Iphone too but since Iphone doesn't support PPPoE I cannot log in to internet. I tried to share pppoe connection in my laptop but it doesn't work....Is there any other way (besides...
  8. reghakr

    VIDEO Intel is investigating reports of counterfeit Core i7 processors being sold to businesses and consum

    Intel is investigating reports of counterfeit Core i7 processors being sold to businesses and consumers. The company is looking into claims that a shipment of 300 fake Core i7-920 processors had been sent to respected parts seller Newegg from a partner. “Newegg is currently conducting a...
  9. L

    Windows 7 Watch where you purchase things on the Internet

    There are sites out there where ine can get burned and I got burned. So just letting you know. I will not name the site unless I get permission to but, it was really nice well set up site just about like Windows 7 Forums. Except this one sold software only. Naturally I purchased a week and...
  10. J

    Windows 7 Sneaky Software Makers

    I used PC Tools Registry Mechanics a few years ago and they slipped in an automatic renewal feature that nobody noticed unti they got billed. Webroot bought PC Tools a while ago and appar incorporated the same it's apparently hidden in their Terms of Use and you have to opt out manually. I just...
  11. reghakr

    Will Microsoft's Silverlight dampen the appeal of Google's Chrome OS?

    I’m not one of those ready to write Windows an RIP certificate now that Google has finally taken (some of) the wraps off its Chrome OS. In fact, after reading through industry watchers’ questions and Google’s answers about it, I’m thinking that Chrome OS may not...
  12. reghakr

    Windows 7 Some PC manufacturer's are releasing new driver on their own website

    According to inside enterprise IT blog, Dell is starting to post Dell Certified Windows 7 drivers at Link Removed due to 404 Error for many Dell commercial desktop and laptop systems. Link Removed - Not Found In fact, not only commercial products for small and medium governments and enterprises...
  13. djarrum

    Windows 7 Loving Windows 7, Still not worth the $

    I have to say, I'm loving Windows 7 Ultimate, I've never gotten such a smooth upgrade first on my machine, and then an equally smooth and event free clean install on my wife's machine. Microsoft finally got it right. Homegroup is probably the greatest thing to ever hit windows since the...
  14. BishopLord

    Windows 7 Anytime upgrade included in RTM?

    Is this included with RTM? If yes, then all I would need to do to install 7 Home or 7 Pro, etc is just request a new key from Technet for the corresponding product and use my current 7 RTM DVD? (I burned one x64 and one x86 RTM DVD, so I assume I would need to use the right disc in order to...
  15. busydog

    Windows 7 Available September 1st

    From Softpedia.com Windows 7 Available on September 1, 2009 And even earlier, only weeks after RTM By Link Removed - Invalid URL 14th of July 2009, 15:51 GMT Adjust text size: Link Removed - Invalid URL Link Removed - Invalid URL...
  16. loathe

    Microsoft Opening Shops Right Next to Apple Stores This Fall

    Hell froze. Microsoft is openly acknowledging Apple's consumer electronics threat and going for the jugular. The company's COO Kevin Turner has officially announced that they will open their own retail srores "right next door to Apple this fall" Link Removed due to 404 Error Full story >>
  17. K

    Windows 7 Windows 7 SKUs Announced

    Link Removed Wow, that's about 2 versions too many. We could do without the starter and home basic, you know those aren't really Windows 7 (Hell, they're barely even Windows.)
  18. Matt

    Is Apple Becoming Evil? A Discussion on Corporate Ethics and Practices

    Well, so do you think that Apple is becoming Evil, or already is evil? http://talkback.zdnet.com/5208-12554-0.html?forumID=1&threadID=45985&messageID=850132&start=-9991 http://blogs.zdnet.com/hardware/?p=1601 http://blogs.zdnet.com/hardware/?p=1567
  19. Celestra

    Windows Vista Hewlett Packer Manufacturer Defects

    :frown:Hi!!!! Anybody with an HP Notebook bought within the last 6 months should probably cruise the HP Hardware defect list. You may qualify for a free repair and warranty inclusion. Sincerely, Celestra
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