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MSI to build LG's X110 netbook?

MSI has been pretty successful grabbing headlines with their Wind -- and it seems they've impressed LG, too. Today's DigiTimes is reporting that LG is hoping to solicit MSI's services in order to build its own X110 netbook. The mini laptop is said to boast an 8.9-inch...

Tags: LG Electronics Inc., MSI, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows XP, Memory, Notebooks, Operating Systems, Software, Semiconductors, Hardware, Components, Notebooks & Tablets, Andrew Nusca

Blog posts 2008-07-23

Saying that Windows "Workstation" 2008 is faster than Vista doesn't make it so

Saying that Windows "Workstation" 2008 is faster than Vista doesn't make it soPar for the course wrt anti-Vista bashers.They believe that repeating something ad nauseum will somehow make it true.Journalism or Rant?I'm afraid you've followed suit rather than taking the high road on this issue. By even responding to...

Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Vista, RAM, workstation, Microsoft Windows XP

Discussion threads 2008-07-22

Microsoft's "flat Earth" ad falls flat for me

Maybe it's just me and the fact that my head has been warped by watching too many MST3K episodes, but Microsoft's "flat Earth" ad just doesn't work for me, and I use Vista! by Adrian Kingsley-Hughes

Tags: Earth, Advertisement, Operating System, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Microsoft Windows XP, Operating Systems, Software, Adrian Kingsley-Hughes

Blog posts 2008-07-22

How do I... Use BootVis to improve XP boot performance?

Windows XP was designed to optimize the boot process so users can boot their machines and access the operating system as quickly as possible. For the most part, XP is successful. There is, however, almost always room for improvement, and BootVis.exe, a free Microsoft utility, can help you get the...

Tags: Performance, Jim McIntyre, Microsoft Windows XP, Operating Systems, Microsoft Windows, Software

Download resources 2008-07-22

Bootlog XP (zip)

Boot Log XP allows you to get complete information about Windows boot in a graphic view. Boot Log XP displays the start time and load time of each application loading while Windows is booting. This version is the first release on CNET Download.com.

Tags: Greatis Software, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows XP, Operating Systems, Software

Software downloads 2008-07-21

Presentation Aide for Windows XP (exe)

When you give a lecture or make a speech with computer and projector, Presentation Aide will greatly help you. The projector monitor can mirror your computer monitor synchronously, but, without something such as Presentation paper window and a Memorandum window. So, you can see something prepared in your computer monitor,...

Tags: Aide, Monitor, Computer Monitor, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows, Computer, WangAiYong, Projectors, Monitors & Displays, Hardware, Components

Software downloads 2008-07-17

Get better system information from the Help and Support Center

Microsoft Windows XP's alternate System Information tool is your one-stop center for information about your system hardware and software. Greg Shultz explains how to navigate to this useful system information.

Tags: Greg Shultz, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows XP, Productivity, Tools & Techniques, Operating Systems, Software, Management

Download resources 2008-07-16

How should Microsoft fight Vista criticism? "We're sorry" is a good start

How should Microsoft fight Vista criticism? "We're sorry" is a good startYour type of experience is in the minority.Everyone thinks the majority that are dissatisfied have never tried Vista. When the truth is those screaming the loudest against it used it and didn't like it.My main complaint is not Vista...

Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Corp.

Discussion threads 2008-07-10

Microsoft to push XP SP3 via Auto Update on July 10

Microsoft to push XP SP3 via Auto Update on July 10Microsoft to push XP SP3 via Auto Update on July 10Gee, I must be special. XP SP3 was one of my options yesterday, Patch Tuesday (7/8)happy birthday, eh...I've been putting SP3 on every winbox I touch since it became...

Tags: Microsoft Corp., SP3, XP SP3, Auto-Update, Microsoft Windows XP

Discussion threads 2008-07-09

Microsoft to push XP SP3 via Auto Update on July 10

Microsoft is going to release Windows XP Service Pack SP 3 via its Automatic Update AU service on Thursday July 10, company officials confirmed this week. by Mary Jo Foley

Tags: Microsoft Windows XP, Automatic Update, SP3, Microsoft Corp., Client Team, Mary Jo Foley

Blog posts 2008-07-09

MSI Wind notebook hits stores, promptly sells out?

The much-delayed MSI Wind has finally started to ship -- well, sort of. Pre-orders for the mini machine have started to ship, supposedly. Newegg, Fry's, Buy.com and others are supposed to stock the 10-inch device, but they have either already sold out or are keeping mum...

Tags: Notebook, Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition, Machine, MSI Wind, Microsoft Windows XP, Serial ATA, Chipsets, Operating Systems, Microsoft Windows, Software, Storage, Hardware, Semiconductors, Components, Andrew Nusca

Blog posts 2008-07-09

Microsoft addresses 9 security vulnerabilities with 4 "Important" bulletins

Microsoft addresses 9 security vulnerabilities with 4 "Important" bulletinsAlways Update - ALL Software!!It's also a good idea to check all your applications against manufacture recommended updates, Adobe, Java, etc... Windows Vista / XP isn't the only update that we should be concerned. - Walter Anderson, MCSE, A+, Network+, Sharepoint ConsultantAnyone...

Tags: Patches, system restore, security vulnerability, patch management, Microsoft Corp., desktop, security

Discussion threads 2008-07-08

The Athan Software (exe)

A unique and fully customizable Islamic application that calculates and reminds the five daily Islamic prayer times for anywhere in the world. This feature-rich application can be used by anyone novice/advanced without having to worry about complicated settings designed with usability in mind. Please note that this application is specifically...

Tags: Application, U.K., Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Software

Software downloads 2008-07-08

RSP Encrypt OCX (zip)

ActiveX OCX to encrypt files and strings with a very fast implementation of AES 256 bits and standard RC4. Fixed incompatibility with Windows Vista. Fixed incompatibility with Win XP SP2, minor bugs fixed. This version is the first release on CNET Download.com.

Tags: RSP Software, Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2, ActiveX/COM/COM+/DCOM, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Microsoft Windows XP, Network Security, Middleware, Software Development, Software/Web Development, Operating Systems, Software, Networking, Enterprise Software

Software downloads 2008-07-08

IT Dojo: Control users' temporary Internet files and browser history

In this IT Dojo video, Bill Detwiler shows you a simple monitoring solution that uses Windows Server 2003 Group Policy.Before watching the video, you should realize this tip isn't right for every situation. This method uses Windows XP and Internet Explorer's local browsing history. To view the history files, you...

Tags: Information Technology, Temporary Internet File, Monitoring, Web Browser, Web Browsers, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Software, it dojo, security, internet, internet explorer, microsoft windows xp, ie

Videos 2008-07-07

How to make sweet lemonade out of sour Vista lemons

How to make sweet lemonade out of sour Vista lemonsWhen you're locked in to a proprietary...solution you have no where else to go. It's just a matter of when do you break the cycle. With the killing of XP, I would say this would be a great time.If you upgrade...

Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows XP, Vista lemon, Microsoft Corp., lemon, operating system

Discussion threads 2008-07-07

Linux for housewives. XP for geeks.

Linux for housewives. XP for geeks.Not that strangeFrom a complete novice point of view, Linux isn't hard at all. If you just want to use the provided applications and not fiddle around/tweak with the settings too much. You will be fine.You still need XP for computergames, that's the geeky angle...

Tags: UNIX, Operating systems, OPEN SOURCE, Netbooks, Linux, netbook, Microsoft Windows XP, Foleo

Discussion threads 2008-07-07

Linux for housewives. XP for geeks.

The computer proletariat is rising up - and computing will never be the same. Tiny, sub-$500 "netbooks" like the Asus Eee are the hottest thing going in notebooks today. And some surprising things are happening. Like housewives on Linux. Asus is forecasting worldwide shipments of 10 million...

Tags: ASUS, Computing, Microsoft Research, Linux, Microsoft Windows XP, UNIX, Operating Systems, Open Source, Software, Microsoft Windows, Robin Harris

Blog posts 2008-07-06

Microsoft Stealth Update and Windows XP repair don't mix

Microsoft did more than send a stealth update to XP users - it sent a buggy stealth update.This gallery relates to this story. by Adrian Kingsley-Hughes

Tags: Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Software, Adrian Kingsley-Hughes, screenshots, microsoft, windows, xp, repair, stealth

Image galleries 2008-07-04

How to encrypt data on your laptop for holiday travel

Instructions on how to encrypt files or folders on Windows XP and Windows Vista. by Ryan Naraine

Tags: Laptop Computer, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Microsoft Windows XP, Operating Systems, Software, Ryan Naraine, encryption data laptop ryan naraine security

Image galleries 2008-07-03