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Are slow dual-core CPUs better than fast single-core CPUs?
Digital Living Even if an application isn't multi-threading-enabled, Windows XP and Windows Vista are smart enough to take advantage of multi-core CPUs. If I have a computer with a 2.66GHz quad-core processor, will it run my software and games faster than my...
4 July 2007, 14:35
Tech support for your parents
Digital Living This free utility comes with Windows XP and allows your parent to send a help request to your machine. When you're visiting your parents is a good time to bring their computer up-to-date or to make sure it's protected from viruses and the like.
11 May 2005, 11:43
Microsoft's Media Center mansion
Digital Living The grand downstairs living room had a Media Center PC, while the kitchen had a PC running Windows XP. The UK arm of Microsoft has rented a gorgeous £5m west London pad in which to showcase its own and its partners' products.
2 June 2005, 17:10
What's the best budget PC for all the family?
Digital Living Whichever PC you buy, remember to ask the retailer whether you can get a free upgrade to Windows Vista -- the forthcoming replacement for Windows XP. My kids are asking for a gaming computer this Christmas.
29 November 2006, 16:23
Apple Newton vs Samsung Q1 UMPC
Digital Living Plus you get all the funky Windows utilities that come with the Windows XP Pro Tablet Edition operating system. We've all dreamed of owning a portable device that can organise, entertain and enrich our lives.
27 July 2006, 16:39
Monitor your home with a Wi-Fi Webcam
Digital Living If saving the camera settings fails, try disabling your antivirus program and possibly the Windows XP Service Pack 2 firewall. As more homes add Wi-Fi networks, these 'IP cams' are fast becoming handy add-on devices for average consumers.
9 May 2005, 16:55


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