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News to know: Comcast-Plaxo; Icahn-Yahoo; Linux; Microsoft: Notable headlines: Larry Dignan: Comcast buys Plaxo: Will social networking and TV fly? Dennis Howlett: Comcast scoops up Plaxo: good move Dan Farber: Comcast goes social with Plaxo acquisition Techmeme EIC podcast: HP-EDS; Google; SaaS Adrian...; Tags: Plaxo Inc., Google Inc., Larry Dignan, Comcast Corp., Workday, Microsoft Corp., Zoho, Linux, Microsoft Windows, Desktops, Rootkits, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Operating Systems, UNIX, Software, Hardware, Security, Spyware, Adware & Malware; Blog posts 2008-05-15
Put the default Search back in Windows Vista SP1: In this issue of the Windows Vista Report, Greg Shultz investigates the removal of the default Search command from both the Start menu and the context or right-click menu in Microsoft Vista SP1. He then shows you how you can put the Search command back.; Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows Vista SP1, Greg Shultz, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Software; Download resources 2008-05-15
Can you see yourself running Windows Vista in 2014?: Time for a quick poll … Can you see yourself running Windows Vista in 2014? Or will you have moved on to Windows 7 or whatever follows, Linux, Mac ... ? Oddly enough, after I asked the same question about Windows XP, this poll...; Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista, Poll, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Operating Systems, Software, Adrian Kingsley-Hughes; Blog posts 2008-05-14
Dell Inspiron desktop now $300: Dell has cut the price of its budget Inspiron 530 by $140. The $300 configuration includes a 2.0GHz Pentium E2180 dual-core processor, 1GB of memory, a 320GB hard drive, Intel GMA 3100 graphics, and Windows XP. The deal is part of a Dell tax rebate marketing gambit...; Tags: Desktop, Hard Drive, Dell Computer Corp., Memory, Microsoft Windows Vista, Rebate, Graphics, Dell Inspiron, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Notebooks, Processors, Operating Systems, Software, Hardware, Notebooks & Tablets, Semiconductors, Components, John Morris; Blog posts 2008-05-14
Content Protection madness on Vista: [UPDATE: For more on this issue, check out this post.] I'm a firm believer in the idea that if you pay for hardware, you should be able to make full use of it. However, DRM and content protection mechanisms are increasingly making this difficult for people. ...; Tags: Screen, Microsoft Windows Vista, Cintiq, DVD, Consumer Electronics, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Digital Rights Management (DRM), Personal Technology, Home Entertainment, Operating Systems, Microsoft Windows, Software, Security, Adrian Kingsley-Hughes; Blog posts 2008-05-14

Troubleshoot and resolve Windows Vista problems: Tracking down the cause of problems with Windows Vista requires systematic troubleshooting, but at least you can take advantage of some new diagnostic tools. This sample chapter from Microsoft Windows Vista Unleashed, 2nd Edition describes these tools the Windows Diagnostic Infrastructure and then looks at how to get your system...; Tags: Sams Publishing, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Operating Systems, Software; Book chapters 2008-05-09
News to know: AMD; Oil and telecommuting; Verizon's EV-DO modem; Linux: Notable headlines: Jason O'Grady: Review: Verizon UM150 USB EV-DO modem Gallery right. Mary Jo Foley: Microsoft Live Mesh to get more competition -- from Sun News.com: AMD revises server road map Adrian Kingsley-Hughes: How long can AMD...; Tags: Facebook, Larry Dignan, Oil, Telecommuting, Sun Microsystems Inc., EVDO, Verizon Communications Inc., Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Corp., Advanced Micro Devices Inc., Linux, Modems, WiMAX, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Federal Government, 64-Bit, Microsoft Windows, Open Source, Operating Systems, Software, Hardware, Components, Wireless, Government, Processors, Semiconductors; Blog posts 2008-05-08
New Gateway desktops, more 64-bit Windows Vista: Gateway has overhauled its desktop line with new models ranging for the $550 budget DX series to the over-clocked FX gaming rig, which tops out at around $3,800. Some models are retail only; others are available direct from Gateway. The most noteworthy part of the announcement is...; Tags: Desktop, Gateway Inc., Memory, Microsoft Windows Vista, Service Pack, Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium, Intel Corp., Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), 64-Bit, Network Technology, Operating Systems, Microsoft Windows, Software, Processors, Semiconductors, Hardware, Components, Networking, John Morris; Blog posts 2008-05-07
The Choice command is back in Windows Vista: Microsoft has put the Choice command back in Windows Vista and made it a bit more powerful. Since the Choice command can come in extremely handy in a lot of situations and because it has been absent so long, Greg Shultz thought it would be worthwhile to revisit this command....; Tags: Command, Microsoft Windows Vista, Greg Shultz, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Operating Systems, Software; Download resources 2008-05-07
Best Vista Tune Free (exe): Best Vista Tune Free allows you to fine-tune your Windows Vista easily and safely. It gives your system the look you want, and optimizes its performance for the tasks you do most often, while cutting CPU and RAM expenses on the tasks you are. This version is the first release...; Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista, BitUtil, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Operating Systems, Microsoft Windows, Software; Software downloads 2008-05-07
Fixing Windows Vista, Part 3: Top Troubleshooting Tools: Do you think Windows Vista is slow, crash-prone, or unreliable? Join the crowd. Over the past year, reviews of Windows Vista by mainstream media outlets, the technical press, bloggers, and ordinary users have been, for the most part, scathing. And many of those bad reviews were absolutely accurate. My...; Tags: Performance, PC, Driver, Microsoft Windows Vista, CPU, Tool, Dialog Box, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Performance Management, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Software, Human Resources, Workforce Management, Ed Bott; Blog posts 2008-05-06
Hot off the wire: Windows XP SP3 available from Windows Update: From Paul Miller at Engadget: "At last the moment you've been waiting for. Microsoft wants to hit your version of Windows with an update, and this time you don't have to go rummaging around the internet to find it: just fire up Windows Update and let Microsoft do all...; Tags: Security, Microsoft Windows Update, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Microsoft Windows XP, Operating Systems, Software, Nathan McFeters; Blog posts 2008-05-06
The Ultimate Vista Troubleshooting Toolkit: If Windows Vista is operating at less than peak efficiency, chances are there's a simple cause. Find the problem, fix it, and you're back at full speed. So where do you begin digging? In this screenshot gallery, Ed Bott describes 10 built-in diagnostic utilities that every Vista user should know...; Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Operating Systems, Microsoft Windows, Software, Ed Bott, Windows Vista, performance, utilities; Image galleries 2008-05-06
ebaY Search Bar Gadget (gadget): Besides looking great, ebaY Search Bar Gadget allows you to search ebaY.com directly and easily from within Windows Vista. It's been optimized for the end user and speed for the world's most popular auction site. This version is the first release on CNET Download.com.; Tags: eBay Inc., Gadget, Bob, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Operating Systems, Software; Software downloads 2008-05-06
ebaY Australia Search Gadget (gadget): Besides looking great, ebaY Australia Search Gadget allows you to search ebaY Australia directly and easily from within Windows Vista. It's been optimized for the end user and speed for the world's most popular auction site. This version is the first release on CNET Download.com.; Tags: eBay Inc., Gadget, Bob, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Operating Systems, Software; Software downloads 2008-05-06
ebaY Belgium Search Gadget (gadget): Besides looking great, ebaY Belgium Search Gadget allows you to search ebaY Belgium directly and easily from within Windows Vista. It's been optimized with the end user and speed in mind for the world's most popular auction site. This version is the first release on CNET Download.com.; Tags: eBay Inc., Gadget, Bob, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Operating Systems, Software; Software downloads 2008-05-06
ebaY Canada Search Gadget (gadget): Besides looking great, ebaY Canada Search Gadget allows you to search ebaY Canada directly and easily from within Windows Vista sidebar. It's been optimized with the end user and speed in mind for the world's most popular auction site. This version is the first release on CNET Download.com.; Tags: eBay Inc., Gadget, Bob, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Operating Systems, Software; Software downloads 2008-05-06
Amazon Search Bar (gadget): Besides looking great, this desktop search bar allows you to search Amazon.com directly and easily from within Windows Vista. It's been optimized with the end user and speed in mind for the Web's most popular site. This version is the first release on CNET Download.com.; Tags: Amazon.com Inc., Bob, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Search, Operating Systems, Software; Software downloads 2008-05-06
WinBubble (72): In just two clicks, WinBubbles will help you to customize and tweak your Windows Vista easily. Its features cover Customization, Security and Optimization. Features: Windows Customizations: add/edit OEM logo and information, edit owner information, context menu customizations, customize screensaver (Bubbles, Ribbon and Mystify), customize and remove the arrow on shortcut...; Tags: UnlockForUs, Microsoft Windows, Desktops, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Operating Systems, Software, Hardware; Software downloads 2008-05-06
Half Search by ebaY (gadget): Besides looking really cool, the Half.com desktop search bar Sidebar gadget for Windows Vista is easy to use and is built for speed. By the makers of ebaYHalf.com is a combination of 50% auction searches and 50% set price searches from ebaY.com. This version is the first release on CNET...; Tags: eBay Inc., Gadget, Bob, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Search, Operating Systems, Software; Software downloads 2008-05-05