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Chrome 4.0 gets beta release

Google introduced the bookmark sync feature for the developer-preview version in August, and now it is also in the better-tested beta version, Chrome 4.0.223.16. More people will get a chance to try out bookmark synchronization with Monday's release of a beta version of Google Chrome for Windows. ...

Tags: Google Inc., Google Chrome, Chrome 4.0, Desktops, Apple Mac OS X, Hardware, Operating Systems, Software, Apple Mac OS, Chrome, browsers, Windows, Stephen Shankland CNET News

News items 2009-11-03

Windows 95 wiped out last PC competition

Windows 95 marked the last time Microsoft faced any "serious competition" in the PC operating system market, an analysts recalls, as the software vendor gets ready to launch its much-anticipated Windows 7. Windows 95 marked the last time Microsoft faced any "serious competition" in the PC operating system market,...

Tags: PC, Operating System, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows 95, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Desktops, Software, Hardware, Windows 7, Microsoft, Windows, Victoria Ho ZDNet Asia

News items 2009-10-21

Linux-Windows gap to remain for five years

The Linux desktop experience is now closer to the Windows environment than before, but the gap in mainstream adoption for the open source OS will not close anytime soon, says an industry analyst. The Linux desktop experience is now closer to the Windows environment than before, but the gap...

Tags: Linux Desktop, GUI, Linux Desktop Experience, Linux, Open Source, Desktops, Operating Systems, UNIX, Microsoft Windows, Software, Hardware, Windows, desktop, Victoria Ho ZDNet Asia

News items 2009-10-14

CNET Conversations: Microsoft's Steve Ballmer

Steve Ballmer talks about Google's apps, Apple's niche, Zune's potential, and what's up with that Courier tablet.

Tags: Steve Ballmer, CBS Interactive Inc., Microsoft Corp., Tablets, Notebooks, Hardware, Notebooks & Tablets, TechRepublic Inc., CNET Conversations, News, Steve Balmer, Microsoft, Apple, tablet, PC, Windows

Videos 2009-10-06

Microsoft trains Best Buy Linux assassins

A whistle-blower over on Overclock.net has posted details of how Best Buy staff are trained to counter buyers' interest in the Linux operating system. by Adrian Kingsley-Hughes

Tags: Best Buy Co. Inc., Microsoft Corp., Operating Systems, UNIX, Open Source, Software, linux, microsoft, fud, windows, 7, Adrian Kingsley-Hughes

Image galleries 2009-09-09

Hands on: Windows 7 'XP Mode'

Over the past few days a huge number of electrons have been inconvenienced to bring you news about a new Windows 7 feature called XP Mode. In this post I'm going to take a closer look at this technology and what you need to make it work for you. by...

Tags: Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Software, windows, 7, xp, mode, vhd, virtual, machine, Adrian Kingsley-Hughes

Image galleries 2009-05-01

First look: Windows 7 RC

Taking a first look at Windows 7 RC (build 7100) by Adrian Kingsley-Hughes

Tags: Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Software, microsoft, windows, rc, release, candidate, build, 7100, 7, Adrian Kingsley-Hughes

Image galleries 2009-04-25

Windows 7 - build 7077

A look at the latest build of Windows 7 - build 7077. by Adrian Kingsley-Hughes

Tags: Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Software, windows, 7, build, 7077, Adrian Kingsley-Hughes

Image galleries 2009-04-10

Five essential Windows sync tools

When you have two or more computers, how do you keep your digital life in sync? Start with these five Windows tools that help you handle files, bookmarks, passwords, and RSS feeds. Best of all, each one is free. by Ed Bott

Tags: Tool, RSS, Productivity, Microsoft Windows, Internet, Operating Systems, Software, Windows, sync, files, folders, bookmarks, passwords, RSS feeds, Windows Live Mesh, Ed Bott

Image galleries 2009-04-05

First look: Windows 7 build 7068

Over the past few days I've been experimenting with the latest Windows 7 build to leak out of Redmond - build 7068. by Adrian Kingsley-Hughes

Tags: Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Software, windows, 7, build, 7068, Adrian Kingsley-Hughes

Image galleries 2009-03-31

Windows 7 build 7057

Rather than give you a blow-by-blow account of everything that's different about Windows 7 build 7057 compared to every previous build that we've seen (I'll leave that to others), I'm going to concentrate on the one area that interests me and many of my readers the most - performance. by...

Tags: Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows, Performance Management, Operating Systems, Software, Human Resources, Workforce Management, windows, 7, build, 7057, rc, Adrian Kingsley-Hughes

Image galleries 2009-03-16

Windows 7 build 7048 vs. Windows 7 beta 1 vs. Vista vs. XP performance shootout - which is best?

How does the latest leaked build of Windows 7 (7048) compare to the beta 1 (build 7000), Vista SP1 and XP SP3 in terms of performance? According to my Hardware 2.0 inbox, this is a question that you want answered. Let's see if I can answer it for those of...

Tags: Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows Vista, Beta, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Microsoft Windows XP, Performance Management, Operating Systems, Software, Human Resources, Workforce Management, windows, win, 7, xp, vista, performance, benchmark, Adrian Kingsley-Hughes

Image galleries 2009-03-10

First look at Windows 7 build 7048

Windows 7 has come a long way since the Beta 1 bits that were released back in January. Let's take a look at the latest build to escape into the wild. by Adrian Kingsley-Hughes

Tags: Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Software, windows, 7, build, 7048, Adrian Kingsley-Hughes

Image galleries 2009-03-06

Ultimate Academic PCs

A look at the Microsoft-Lenovo hardware range of new ultimate academic devices. by Zack Whittaker

Tags: PC, Lenovo Group Ltd., Desktops, Hardware, Ultimate, Academic, Windows, Microsoft, Lenovo, Computer, Netbook, Laptop, Notebook, Zack Whittaker

Image galleries 2009-03-04

Windows 7 (7048) Release Candidate

A look at the set-in-stone look, feel and usage of the next operating sytem from Microsoft. by Zack Whittaker

Tags: Look, Microsoft Windows 7, Release Candidate, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Software, Windows 7, Windows, Microsoft, Operating System, Aero, Zack Whittaker, iGeneration

Image galleries 2009-03-03

Ning CEO on how start-ups can hit the ground running

At the TechCrunch Cloud Computing Roundtable in Mountain View, Calif., Gina Bianchini, CEO of Ning, says that cloud computing can give start-ups an edge by allowing them to focus on the application their business is producing, and then gives them far wider distribution--through sites like Facebook--than was available just a...

Tags: TechCrunch, Start-up, Ning, social networking, startups, windows, azure, Gina Bianchini, Amitabh Srivastava, Microsoft, cloud computing, economy

Videos 2009-03-02

Outlook Live: a first look

Taking a quick screenshot tour of what Outlook Live provides students. by Zack Whittaker

Tags: Microsoft Outlook, Groupware, Microsoft Office, Office Suites, Software, Enterprise Software, Outlook Live, Office 14, Windows, Office, Microsoft, Zack Whittaker, Students, Academics, Email

Image galleries 2009-02-20

First Look - Windows 7 build 7022

A quick look at Windows 7 build 7022. by Adrian Kingsley-Hughes

Tags: Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Software, microsoft, windows, 7, build, 7022, Adrian Kingsley-Hughes

Image galleries 2009-02-12

Setting up your Skype wake-up call

Want to get up on time for lectures? Set Skype to ring you when you need it by Zack Whittaker

Tags: Skype Technologies S.A., Skype, Zack Whittaker, iGeneration, Windows, Vista, Windows 7, Productivity, Lecture, University

Image galleries 2009-01-29

Windows Anytime Upgrade

Check out the mechanism for upgrading editions of Windows 7. by Adrian Kingsley-Hughes

Tags: Microsoft Windows 7, Adrian Kingsley-Hughes, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Software, windows, 7, upgrade, anytime

Image galleries 2009-01-09