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News (15)   Reviews (5)   How-To (13)   From Around the Web (10)

News

Windows Coming on Dual-boot OLPC
The One Laptop Per Child Project and Microsoft plan to make both Windows and Linux available on a version of the project's XO... 15-May-2008
Yahoo Tells Icahn That Its Own Board Knows Best
Yahoo has responded to investor Carl Icahn's threat to take control of Yahoo's board and force it back to the negotiating... 15-May-2008
Does Icahn Have a Backup Plan?
Billionaire investor Carl Icahn's proxy fight for Yahoo is aimed at reigniting merger talks between the Internet company and... 15-May-2008
Google's Mac Efforts Begin to Bear Fruit
Amit Singh thought something was missing from OS X. The Google engineer--and author of Mac OS X Internals--took a look at what... 15-May-2008
Pirate Bay, AMD Chip Plans, Creative Capitalism
This week our readers engage on a wide range of topics, from software piracy to capitalism. 15-May-2008

Reviews

Working Offline With Google Docs, Part 1
For some mobile professionals, Google Docs may be a viable alternative to Microsoft Office. 07-May-2008
Network Storage for Home and Office
You don't have to be an IT guru to add storage to your network. These network-attached drives make setting up shared data access easy and straightforward. 30-Apr-2008
WordPerfect Office X4 Standard Edition
WordPerfect keeps its traditional look, but beefs up support for PDFs and Office 2007. 23-Apr-2008
Frankenmac! What's In a Mac Clone?
Can a Mac clone really perform compared with Mac Pro? We put them to the head-to-head test. 18-Apr-2008

How-To

Installing Windows XP SP3? Read This First
Tips for a successful XP Service Pack 3 installation, plus some terrific physics simulations. 13-May-2008
Install Windows XP SP3 Right
Plus: Step on Vista and IE bugs; block QuickTime and Flash Player risks. 11-May-2008
Six Downloadable Boot Discs That Could Save Your PC
When the worst-case scenario actually happens, downloading the right rescue disc can save your hide, and your data. 07-May-2008
Fun With Restore Points
How to set Restore Points in Windows XP, troubleshoot them, and remove them. Plus a handful of fun videos and quirky sites. 06-May-2008
What to Do When Windows Gets Really Messed Up
Even when Windows routinely gives you the Blue Screen of Death, all may not be lost. We'll show you how to restore both your data and your sanity. 05-May-2008

From Around the Web

ET CETERA
The board of directors of Yahoo has acted irrationally and lost the faith of shareholders and Microsoft.". . Activist investor Carl Icahn blasts...
Microsoft releases Service Pack 1 for Office 2008
On Tuesday, Microsoft released Service Pack 1 (SP1) for Office 2008 for Mac, designed to add stability, security, and performance enhancements to ...
Microsoft's WorldWide Telescope blasts off
Microsoft Corp. launched its WorldWide Telescope late Monday, bringing the free Web-based program for zooming around the universe to a broad...
'Grand Theft Auto' Helps U.S. Xbox Sales Top 10 Million
Microsoft on Wednesday said it has sold more than 10 million Xbox 360 video game consoles in the United States, making it the first of the ...
Microsoft software gives free tours of space
Any Star Trek fan knows that space travel is not always easy, but Microsoft Corp wants to make traveling the "final frontier" as simple as turning...
Microsoft Joins One Laptop per Child
The nonprofit organization's alliance with Microsoft will bring Windows XP to the poorest children, and could give OLPC a much-needed boost . Just ...
Reports: Carl Icahn considering attempt to oust Yahoo board
Billionaire investor Carl Icahn is reportedly loading up on Yahoo Inc.'s stock in preparation for a possible attempt to shove aside the Internet...
Microsoft launches video on Messenger
Microsoft Corp has launched a new online service in 20 countries which will allow users to watch video clips at the same time as a network of...
Report: Icahn to launch proxy fight against Yahoo
Billionaire investor Carl Icahn will proceed with his plan to replace Yahoo Inc.'s entire board in an effort to force the company to reopen merger ...
Microsoft exec Jeff Raikes to run Gates Foundation
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation said Monday that Microsoft Corp. executive Jeff Raikes will take over in September as chief executive of the ...
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