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Rolling Review: Acronis Deploys Windows 7 With Ease

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 05:00:00 +0000

The software gets the new OS to your users quickly and easily, but lacks management features.

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Control iTunes from the Windows 7 Taskbar

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:29:00 +0000

One of my favorite Windows 7 amenities is thumbnail previews, which appear when you mouse over any running program in the taskbar.

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Week in review: Browser breakthroughs

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:41:00 +0000

From Azure to Windows 7 to Firefox, operating systems and browsers grabbed headlines this week as Google proved, with its unveiling of Chrome OS, how interrelated they are.

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Week in review: Browser breakthroughs

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:41:00 +0000

From Azure to Windows 7 to Firefox, operating systems and browsers grabbed headlines this week as Google proved, with its unveiling of Chrome OS, how interrelated they are.

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Ballmer: Windows 7 Sales 'Fantastic'

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:22:00 +0000

Excitable Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer actually had something to be excited about at yesterday's shareholder meeting, where he announced that Windows 7 sales are "fantastic."

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Ballmer Says Windows 7 Is Microsoft's Best OS Ever

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:51:00 +0000

New operating system is building market momentum as PC users upgrade from Vista, CEO says.

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Skinny Acer notebook delivers six-day battery life

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:18:50 +0000

Just ask Windows 7 Acer appears to have found a solution to notebook users' battery life woes. Its Aspire Timeline 1810TZ apparently delivers a 10x improvement in runtime when compared to other thin'n'light laptops equipped with six-cell lithium-ion batteries.…

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Ballmer: Windows 7 Microsoft's 'Best Ever' OS

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:46:00 +0000

New operating system is building market momentum as PC users upgrade from Vista, CEO says.

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Windows 7 sparked surge in business demand for PCs

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:41:00 +0000

Dell is bullish about a recovery in PC demand from businesses, saying the Oct. 22 release of Windows 7 sparked a surge in PC sales.

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Asus serves up Windows 7 Home Server box

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:57:35 +0000

2TB of on-board storage - add more using eSata Asus has taken the wraps off a home server build out of an Atom processor and up to 2TB of internal storage.… What is your recession sales strategy?

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CNET News Daily Podcast: Meet Chrome OS

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:59:17 +0000

Google gives the world its first real look at what its upcoming Chrome OS is all about--and how it actually works. Also in today's podcast: Windows 7 sells like hotcakes, AOL trims down for the holidays, and more tech news of the day.

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Microsoft denies it built 'backdoor' in Windows 7

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:07:00 +0000

Microsoft today denied that it has built a backdoor into Windows 7, a concern that surfaced on Wednesday after a senior National Security Agency (NSA) official testified before Congress that the agency had worked on the operating system.

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Ballmer: Windows 7 sells twice as fast as past operating systems

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:39:00 +0000

Microsoft Corp. CEO Steve Ballmer said Windows 7 has sold twice as many units as any other Microsoft operating system in the same time period.

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Ballmer: Windows 7 selling like hotcakes

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:46:18 +0000

At Microsoft's shareholder meeting, Microsoft's CEO says that the operating system has sold twice as fast in its early days than any prior version of Windows. He also takes a few shots at Apple.

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Remove Internet TV from Windows Media Center

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:21:00 +0000

As a longtime fan of Windows Media Center, I was excited to see what new features the Windows 7 version would bring to the table.

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National Security Agency beefed Win 7 defenses

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 04:35:59 +0000

Now for Apple, Sun, and Red Hat The National Security Agency helped Microsoft harden Windows 7 against attacks and is providing similar assistance to Apple, Sun Microsystems and Red Hat too, an agency official said.… The power of collaboration within unified communications

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NSA helped with Windows 7 development

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 21:09:00 +0000

The National Security Agency (NSA) worked with Microsoft on the development of Windows 7, an agency official acknowledged yesterday during testimony before Congress.

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Windows 7's dirty secrets revealed

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:02:13 +0000

Hidden work arounds and complex dependencies PDC While chief technology officer Ray Ozzie was away in the clouds at Microsoft's Professional Developer Conference, technical fellow Mark Russinovich got down and dirty with the true heart of Windows - the kernel.… What is your recession sales strategy?

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Migrating to Windows 7: Final Touches

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 19:10:00 +0000

For the past month or so, I've been leisurely migrating to Windows 7--at my own pace. If you've been following along, thus far we've partitioned the hard drive and installed Windows 7 on a new partition, and then used a couple free programs to install favorite apps and copy over Firefox bookmarks. This week I'll show you how to finish up the process by migrating your Apple iTunes library and copying over your data.

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Create Sticky Notes in Windows 7

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:09:00 +0000

Forget pasting analog sticky-notes to the sides of your monitor. They look terrible there, and they always fall off anyway. Instead, paste digital stickies to your Windows desktop. If you're a Windows 7 user, it's a snap: Just run the new Sticky Notes app.

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Trojans likely to follow Win 7 activation hack

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 13:12:44 +0000

Beware Greeks bearing security bypasses Trojan attacks are likely in the wake of the Windows 7 product activation system cracks developed last week, less than a month after the release of Microsoft's latest operating system.… Offloading malware protection to the cloud

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HP Releases TouchSmart SDK To Lure Developers

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 12:00:00 +0000

Hewlett-Packard is already working with companies including Hulu, Netflix and Twitter on touch-enabled applications for Windows 7, but it wants more.

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Force Windows Explorer to Launch The Folder You Want

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 23:47:00 +0000

Much as I'm pleased to see Windows Explorer finally getting a prominent spot on the taskbar in Windows 7, I'm a little disappointed that it opens to the Libraries folders by default. That's rarely the area I'm after when I open Explorer.

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Citrix Rolls Out Xen Desktop 4

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 21:20:00 +0000

Windows 7 will prompt a rethinking of the desktop in 2010 and lead many to virtualize, Citrix says.

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Technology hot topics

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 20:13:00 +0000

Complete coverage of key IT issues by subject area, from the economic downturn to Windows 7, the iPhone to Web 2.0. Plus, news by company.

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AT&T debuts new Windows 7 mobile Netbooks

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 19:29:00 +0000

New for the holidays, the Samsung Go and Acer Aspire One--equipped with Windows 7 and a data plan--will sell for $199 after a mail-in rebate.

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Hackers outwit Windows 7 activation

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 18:37:00 +0000

Hackers have figured out how to sidestep Windows 7's activation process, continuing a long-running battle with Microsoft, which has blocked such tactics in the past.

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Dual-Boot with Windows 7

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:30:00 +0000

Thomas Wensel wants to install Windows 7 while keeping his older version.

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Restoring e-mail access after Windows 7 upgrade

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 08:00:00 +0000

Q: I upgraded to Windows 7 from Vista. I like it much better, but I no longer have an e-mail program, because Windows Mail was not installed during the upgrade. Was it on the upgrade disc and I just missed it, or was it really not included? Also, does this...

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Holiday gift ideas: PCs and notebooks galore

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 06:23:00 +0000

The October release of Windows 7 helped unleash a slew of new notebook and desktop systems upon the world, and the good reviews for the operating system helps ensure that this holiday season will see lots of people upgrading their older systems for new ones. Plus, the low price of netbooks means that people can get some computers without breaking the bank – always good in a recession. Here are some systems that we liked playing with over the past few months:

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Restoring e-mail access after Windows 7 upgrade

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 08:00:00 +0000

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Microsoft confirms first Windows 7 zero-day bug

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 13:11:00 +0000

Microsoft late on Friday confirmed that an unpatched vulnerability exists in Windows 7, but downplayed the problem, saying most users would be protected from attack by blocking two ports at the firewall.

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Hackers in keyless Windows 7 entry

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 06:02:01 +0000

Crack skirts MS code Hackers have found a way to bypass product activation in Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 to get free and illegal copies of Microsoft's latest operating systems.… Case Study: WhatsUp keeps Legoland turnstyles ringing

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Microsoft patching zero-day Windows 7 SMB hole

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 01:15:00 +0000

Company warns customers that exploit code for the Server Message Block hole is available and suggests a workaround until a patch is ready.

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Hackers bypass Windows 7 activation

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 23:13:00 +0000

Coders have found a way to disable the normal activation requirements of Microsoft's latest operating system, although Redmond says it is working to shore up its antipiracy protections.

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Microsoft admits Win 7 tool violated GPL

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 23:11:09 +0000

ImageMaster open sourced Microsoft will soon release a Windows 7 tool under the GPL, after the product violated the terms of popular open-source license.… Web threats: Why conventional protection doesn't work

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Windows 7 Ads: Microsoft Tarts Up the Desktop

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 22:58:00 +0000

New desktop themes run counter to Redmond's grand scheme of creating an elegant Windows 7 experience.

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Microsoft: Windows 7 tool used GPL code

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 21:41:28 +0000

In a blog posting, Microsoft confirms that a tool intended to allow Netbooks to more easily move to the new operating system was based in part on open source code.

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Microsoft opens Windows 7 to advertisers

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 19:49:09 +0000

Dolly Parton sings for IE 8 Microsoft has cracked open Windows 7 to commercial sponsorship with desktop themes from advertisers.… What is your recession sales strategy?

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Week in review: Pre-holiday buying spree

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 19:00:00 +0000

Lots of big tech players go shopping, while Intel closes antitrust deal. Also: Windows 7 inspired by Mac OS?

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Week in review: Pre-holiday buying spree

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 19:00:00 +0000

Lots of big tech players go shopping, while Intel closes antitrust deal. Also: Windows 7 inspired by Mac OS?

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Microsoft sells Windows 7 desktop to advertisers

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 17:25:00 +0000

Microsoft today announced that it would sell Windows 7 desktop real estate to advertisers and launched a pilot program that includes Coke, Infiniti and Porsche.

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Dell Inspiron 14z

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 15:50:00 +0000

The Dell Inspiron 14z laptop makes a clear statement: You are probably a student, you want a whole lot of battery life on a Windows 7 machine, and you probably don't care much about performance. A small, sleek portable, the 14z mainly looks good and has a very long battery life. There's nothing wrong with it, as long as you know exactly what you're getting. As reviewed, the 14z would cost about $849--a sizable chunk of change considering its lack of horsepower. At first sight, this model seems to be an echo of the Dell Studio 14z that we reviewed just a few months back.

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Microsoft's new ad target: Windows 7

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 11:27:07 +0000

The software maker says that it has a program for advertisers that want to sell space on the Windows desktop, but pledges to users it is up to them if they want to accept.

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Methinks They Doth Protest Too Much

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 03:06:00 +0000

Yesterday it appeared that some candidness leaked out from a Microsoft employee who said, "What weve tried to do with Windows 7 ... is create a Mac look and feel in terms of graphics." Microsoft blogger Brandon LeBlanc went into PR damage control , saying those comments were "inaccurate and uninformed."

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Microsoft Investigating Zero-Day Windows 7 Flaw

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:34:00 +0000

The vulnerability was released the day after Microsoft issued its November patches.

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Protect Your PCs from Windows 7's Zero-Day Exploit

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 23:40:00 +0000

It was a notable accomplishment when Windows 7 was not impacted in any way by the vulnerabilities addressed in the six Security Bulletins released by Microsoft for the November Patch Tuesday. It would be even more impressive if Windows 7 proved invulnerable to the zero-day exploit that hit the next day.

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Windows 7 Inspired By Mac? Here's the Guy Who Said So

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 22:43:00 +0000

A Microsoft manager sparked a fierce debate by implying Windows 7 was based on the Mac. So who is this guy? We did a little digging.

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Government Use Of Windows 7 Hinges On Security Spec

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 21:09:00 +0000

The Federal Desktop Core Configuration, which defines 300 PC settings for improved security, has yet to be finalized for Windows 7.

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Microsoft Slams Employee Over Mac Comments

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 20:00:00 +0000

Product manager says Windows 7 was inspired by Apple's user interface.

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