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Firefox 3 to launch on Tuesday, June 17th

12 June 2008, 15:27

June 17th will see the long-awaited arrival of Firefox 3, and Mozilla has plans to set a Guinness world record.

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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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Apple lifts lid on 2009 iteration of Mac OS X

10 June 2008, 16:28

Apple has been showing off v10.6 of Mac OS X, titled Snow Leopard, and reveals plans to ship in a year's time.

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QOTW: do you use antivirus software?

9 June 2008, 11:11

Antivirus software has evolved rapidly, but do more knowledgeable users still require a software solution to keep them safe?

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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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Compro Technology responds to GPL accusations

27 May 2008, 17:16

Following accusations of several GPL violations, Compro Technology has opted to remove certain drivers from its website and promises to adhere to the GPL.

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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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Exclude applications from UAC prompts with Elevator

27 May 2008, 10:20

Elevator, a freeware Windows application, allows specified applications to bypass UAC.

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Microsoft prepares Windows Home Server Power Pack 1

23 May 2008, 13:22

Windows Home Server's Power Pack 1 is scheduled for a beta release in early June and Microsoft encourages you to sign up now.

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AMD Catalyst 8.5 drivers now available

23 May 2008, 10:48

Catalyst 8.5 brings WHQL-certified support for Microsoft’s Windows XP Service Pack 3.

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Researchers out Apple over unpatched iCal bugs

23 May 2008, 10:03

Researchers at Core Security have released details of three vulnerabilities in Apple iCal scheduling application, after four months of talks with the company.

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Compro Technology accused of GPL violation

21 May 2008, 14:52

Taiwanese TV card manufacturer, Compro Technology, has been accused of violating several GPL clauses.

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Quickly diagnose your music collection with MP3 Check

20 May 2008, 11:14

Ever wanted to scan your over-sized MP3 collection for missing metadata or insufficient bit rates? Well, now you can.

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ASUS and Splashtop bring Linux to the masses

19 May 2008, 13:19

DeviceVM's Linux distribution, Splashtop, is to be bundled with all of ASUS' future motherboards.

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Adobe launches Flash Player 10 beta

16 May 2008, 16:32

A pre-release version of Adobe Flash Player 10 is now available from Adobe Labs.

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Microsoft explains a misunderstood Vista

16 May 2008, 10:11

Microsoft is standing by its flagship operating system and has offered a nine-page document outlining "Five Misunderstood Features in Windows Vista".

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Fedora 9 now available

14 May 2008, 15:12

Version 9 of Linux-based operating system, Fedora, is now available to download.

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Internet Explorer gets Del.icio.us plug-in

14 May 2008, 14:31

Yahoo has finally released a beta version of its Del.icio.us plug-in for Internet Explorer.

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Hewlett-Packard to blame for XP SP3 glitch?

13 May 2008, 12:47

Microsoft's third service pack for Windows XP has been causing headaches for users of AMD-based Hewlett-Packard PCs.

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Explore the stars with Microsoft's WorldWide Telescope

13 May 2008, 11:23

Enjoy a bit of star-gazing do you? Well, now you can find out exactly what it is you've been gazing at.

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Thecus and Farstone team up to provide DriveClone Pro 5.0

13 May 2008, 10:20

Backing up your data just got that little bit easier as Thecus now bundles Farstone DriveClone Pro 5.0 with its NAS products.

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Microsoft moves to counter Linux threat on ULCPCs

12 May 2008, 10:28

Microsoft has announced that Windows XP licenses are to cost as little as $26 for ULCPCs.

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Creative to free Audigy Windows Vista compatibility app

9 May 2008, 08:11

Creative has told buyers of its ALchemy for Audigy sound software that they'll get their money back following its decision to release the next version of the app free of ...

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Outlook plug-in, Xobni, now open to all

6 May 2008, 10:50

The Outlook plug-in that helps organise your inbox is now available for all to download.

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Rid yourself of crapware with PC Decrapifier

1 May 2008, 14:36

The latest release of PC Decrapifier, a software application which removes bloatware from your system, is now available, and no, it won't remove Windows Vista.

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Microsoft launches Messenger 7 for Mac

30 April 2008, 09:49

The latest version of Microsoft's Messenger for Mac is now available for download.

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Google Docs expands offline offering

28 April 2008, 13:15

Google's plans to make Google Docs completely usable when offline take another step forward as presentations and spreadsheets become available offline.

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