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Snow Leopard vs Windows 7: How the Apple has fallen

Snow Leopard vs Windows 7: How the Apple has fallen

Snow Leopard is as slick as ever, but after weeks of exhaustive testing, we've discovered the newly spray-painted pussycat simply doesn't have what it takes to go up against its main rival, Windows 7 Read more

2 November 2009, 08:00  |  Tags: Apple, Microsoft, Adobe Photoshop, Control Panel, Entourage

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Windows 7: Tested in depth

Windows 7: Tested in depth

Microsoft's new operating system is done and dusted and on its way to the manufacturers. Redmond has a huge amount riding on it after the Vista debacle -- has it delivered? Read more

3 August 2009, 16:40  |  Tags: Microsoft, Control Panel, DirectX, Firefox, Inspiron

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Windows 7 N: The 'N' editions explained

Windows 7 N: The 'N' editions explained

Stumbling on to Microsoft's UK Web store could thrust you face to face with three unusual versions of Windows -- the 'N' editions. We explain what they are and why they exist Read more

20 August 2009, 16:42  |  Tags: Microsoft, Vista, Windows Media Player, Windows Vista, Windows XP

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Windows 7: Microsoft offers student discount

Windows 7: Microsoft offers student discount

From 30 September until 3 January, UK students will be able to get Windows 7 for £30, freeing up funds for going out on the lash Read more

18 September 2009, 09:41  |  Tags: Microsoft

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Is Snow Leopard the new Vista?

Is Snow Leopard the new Vista?

Snow Leopard's launch has been plagued by software incompatibility, sluggish performance and a lack of killer features. We're beginning to wonder: is Snow Leopard the new Vista? Read more

9 November 2009, 08:00  |  Tags: Apple, Microsoft, CNET News, DirectX, GeForce

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Windows 7 comparison: Which edition is best for you?

Windows 7 comparison: Which edition is best for you?

With six version of Windows 7 scheduled for release, we needed to answer one question, once and for all: 'Which version of Windows 7 do I buy?' So we have Read more

15 July 2009, 16:57  |  Tags: Microsoft, Linux, Windows XP, encryption, operating systems

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How to install Windows 7

How to install Windows 7

Installing a new OS isn't without its potential pitfalls, so if you're upgrading your PC to Windows 7 you should check our step-by-step guide and make sure everything is as it should be Read more

9 October 2009, 16:46  |  Tags: Microsoft, Vista, Windows Vista, Windows XP, video files

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Photos: Sky Player comes to Xbox Live

Photos: Sky Player comes to Xbox Live

We can confirm today that Microsoft has teamed up with BSkyB to bring Sky Player to the Xbox 360, and we've not only seen it in action, but got the pictures to prove it Read more

28 May 2009, 23:00  |  Tags: Microsoft, Xbox 360, Games and Gear

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Whatever happened to...? The tech that never took off

Whatever happened to...? The tech that never took off

Whatever happened to MiniDisc, SPOT and the first iTunes phone? They were hyped to the heavens, yet they never hit the heights. We salute ten technologies that never took off Read more

10 November 2009, 08:00  |  Tags: Apple, Microsoft, Sony, Asus W5Fe, iPhone

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Microsoft launches Windows 7 with new hardware and massive PC World discounts

Microsoft launches Windows 7 with new hardware and massive PC World discounts

Microsoft has launched Windows 7 in London, showing off the sparkly new OS on Sony, HP and Toshiba laptops and desktops Read more

21 October 2009, 16:41  |  Tags: Asus, Microsoft, Sony, Toshiba, Core Duo