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DirectX 10

25 June 2008, 00:00

This HEXUS.help guide explains DirectX 10, which graphics cards support it, how they work and what the consumer’s choices are.

Distributors to keep selling Windows XP until January 31st 2009

24 June 2008, 09:53

Microsoft confirms 30th June cut-off, but just for OEMs. Can also be acquired as a “downgrade” from Vista.

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Three ways to quickly paste unformatted text in Microsoft Office

23 June 2008, 12:17

Does it annoy you when copying and pasting text into Microsoft Word brings with it all sorts of formatting? Here's some quick workarounds.

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Microsoft moves on from Yahoo

18 June 2008, 10:12

Announces new search technology centre in Europe and acquires TV ad campaign company.

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Experience wind and crabs on Xbox 360 this week

17 June 2008, 14:15

Two brand new IPs hit the Xbox live arcade this week. Okay, so the headline's a bit dubious.

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Xbox 360 upgrade to 60GB model in August?

16 June 2008, 15:41

Yet another rumour today suggests that Microsoft are on the verge of announcing a new Xbox 360 SKU.

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Lips leaked : Xbox 360's answer to PS3's Singstar

16 June 2008, 14:34

The headline may suggest that this is news of a plastic surgery horror story, but it's actually about the big 'M' creating its own Karaoke game.

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Forza 3 confirmed with 100 tracks and 400 cars...really?

16 June 2008, 12:28

Forza 3 on its way this side of Christmas, featuring 400 cars and 100 tracks? Is someone pulling our plonker?

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Mii-style avatars to replace Xbox 360 gamer pics...for a price?

16 June 2008, 10:22

A new social gaming channel and Mii-style avatars are rumoured for this year on Xbox 360. But at what price?

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Windows Home Server Power Pack 1 RC now available

12 June 2008, 11:09

The release candidate of Microsoft's Windows Home Server Power Pack 1 is now available for public download.

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Windows UX Taskforce highlights Vista's problems

11 June 2008, 15:12

Microsoft enthusiast, Long Zheng, has created a Windows UX Taskforce to help identify the quirks in Windows Vista - but will the Redmond giant be listening?

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EU commissioner gunning for MS Office

10 June 2008, 13:22

Competition commissioner escalates her apparent crusade against Microsoft by backing open standards.

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Russian dev reveals first Xbox 360 and PS3 titles

10 June 2008, 10:04

Russian developer 1C Company confirms Captain Blood and IL-2 Sturmovik for consoles.

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Microsoft CEO writes off print

7 June 2008, 17:22

In a candid interview, Ballmer spoke of Yahoo, Icahn, Google and how he thinks print is dead.

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Microsoft focuses on mobility at Computex

4 June 2008, 16:34

Understated presence from Microsoft focuses on Windows Mobile 6.1.

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Microsoft announces mega-deal with HP

3 June 2008, 16:06

HP to ship Live.com as default search engine from next January as Microsoft appeals to nettops.

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Space-based Xbox live arcade games this Wednesday

3 June 2008, 11:30

This Wednesday sees the launch of two new games on the Xbox live arcade, including the retro arcade space shooter, "Aces of the Galaxy".

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Get your mug into Fable 2

2 June 2008, 08:51

You could be part of Albion, in LionHead's upcoming fantasy role-playing game.

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Windows 7 mock-ups begin to mislead consumers

28 May 2008, 15:47

Now that Microsoft has (slightly) lifted the lid on Windows 7, you'll find related news popping up left, right and centre. Don't, however, be fooled by the fake mock-ups currently ...

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Microsoft to focus on new interaction with Windows 7

28 May 2008, 10:04

Details on Microsoft's forthcoming operating system are beginning to trickle through, beginning with multi-touch support.

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Microsoft demos latest touch-screen technology

28 May 2008, 09:51

Bill and Steve talk about Windows 7 and the new user interface that we can expect to see it use.

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Windows 7 will run on Vista's recommended hardware

27 May 2008, 14:42

Microsoft has remained tight-lipped when it comes to Windows 7, but we now learn that your Vista-capable hardware will be sufficient for Microsoft's next major release.

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