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Microsoft notes Windows Update "inconsistencies," provides fix
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Any time Microsoft pushes an update to a few hundred million users, you can expect some hiccups. I’ve been monitoring the progress of Service Pack 1 for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 since it was released to the public earlier this week, both on Microsoft’s official Windows Update forum and via...
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Windows 7/Server 2008 R2 SP1 to land on February 22nd
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Sources close to Microsoft have tipped off Winrumors that Service Pack 1 for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 will finally be made available to download via the web on Tuesday Feb 22nd, following a release to MSDN TechNet customers on the 16th. Microsoft has yet to publicly announce the RTM milest...
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Windows 7 Service Pack 1: What's inside
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Unlike previous first service packs of Windows — which were an absolute must-have for many business users before they’d even think about deploying the latest Windows variant — the coming SP1 feels a bit anti-climactic. (At least on the client side.) Microsoft officials have said not to expect any n...
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Windows 7 Service Pack 1 close to release
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An update to Windows 7 released yesterday has given a strong clue that a final release of the first service pack for the operating system isn't too far away. According to a Microsoft support page, the imaginatively-named KB976902 (Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 installation software feature...
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Google's Cr-48 runs OS X and Windows 7 too
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When Google shipped out their Cr-48 netbooks to their selected fan base, they wanted to have people hack it, but probably only to a point. Hacking the machine so that it plays nicely with both Mac OS X Snow Leopard and Windows 7 probably wasn't in Google's plan of an open development stragety for device...
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10 Best Google Chrome OS Extensions
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Google's Chrome Web Store went live on Tuesday, coinciding with the company's public demonstration of the upcoming Google Chrome OS. Although the operating itself won't be available on notebooks until well into 2011, the Chrome Web Store is up and running now, bringing a wide range of apps and exte...
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Microsoft may fight Windows 8 piracy by using the cloud
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Microsoft is always looking to protect its investments from piracy. While some implementations of quality assurance can be cumbersome and annoying, it is a necessary evil for Microsoft to protect its intellectual property. It has been rumored that Microsoft is going to be integrating cloud base...
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7 Things About Windows 7 You Shouldn’t Believe
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Windows 8 will be too little, too late
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Thanks Captain, that's sort of the definition, one who is enthusiastic. Even before Windows 7 was released, enthusiasts were already getting excited about Microsoft's next OS iteration -- and with good reason: Windows 7 is pretty damn slick. A year in and it's still exciting, with SP1 on the way and...
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Windows Vista turns 4
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It was 4 years ago today that Windows Vista was released to manufacturing. Little did we know then that Vista would soon become a scar on Microsoft's record and would be quickly over shadowed by Windows 7 only a couple of years later. While many will say that Vista is perfectly usable after SP1 was deplo...
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Windows 7 SP1 RTM by the End of 2010
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Microsoft confirmed recently that the first major upgrade for Windows 7 will be wrapped up and served to users by March 31st, 2011. However, Rich Reynolds, general manager of Windows Commercial Product Marketing at Microsoft did not specify when exactly will Windows 7 Service Pack 1 (SP1) be relea...
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The iPadification of Mac OS
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The title of Apple's recent Back to the Mac event turned out to have multiple meanings. The first was heralding a shift of Apple's event focus to the product that was once synonymous with the company. But it also had a more literal connotation, that traits associated both with iPad software and hardwa...
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Fedora 14 released
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It's here! It's here! It's really here! Fedora 14 has been released! Fedora is a leading edge, free and open source operating system that continues to deliver innovative features to many users, with a new release about every six months. Fedora 14, codename Laughlin, is now available for download. J...
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Microsoft responds to Windows Update flack
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Microsoft explained this afternoon why it issued a Windows Update, and then promptly pulled it, after blog reports raised questions about the update’s legitimacy. KB 976902, described as an anti-piracy update, was released Tuesday, the same day Windows 7 Service Pack 1 release candidate became...
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Ubuntu to use Unity as default desktop system
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Mark Shuttleworth, Ubuntu's founding father, made a surprising announcement at the Ubuntu Developers Summit yesterday. Shuttleworth stated that starting with Ubuntu version 11.04, the primary desktop would be Unity rather than Gnome. Shuttleworth said, "users want Unity as their prim...
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SP1 for Win 7 and Win2008 R2 Contains 500 "HOTFIXES "
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I was just reading the Excel spreadsheet which you have to download separately, on what is actually included in the Windows 7 service pack one RC. I was really surprised to see how many "HOTFIXES" are included in this particular service pack and was sort of stunned at the number which accor...
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Ballmer: our biggest gamble is the 'next version of Windows'
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Microsoft chief Steve Ballmer during this week's Gartner Symposium raised curiosity by claiming that Windows 8 would be a major gamble for the company (video below). When asked by analyst John Pescatore what the next "riskiest product bet" would be, the executive answered simply that...
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Ubuntu 10.10 Maverick out NOW!
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The newest version of the most popular desktop Linux distribution, Ubuntu 10.10, is out and ready for general consumption: "The Ubuntu team is pleased to announce Ubuntu 10.10. Focused on home and mobile computing users, Ubuntu 10.10 introduces an array of online and offline applications t...
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5 Things Linux Does Better Than Mac OS X
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Were it not for Windows' long-standing installed base and overwhelming market dominance, it seems unlikely that anyone would argue seriously for the merit of the operating system, plagued as it is by high prices, security problems and vendor lock-in. Apple OS X, however, is another matter. Thoug...
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Get the Windows 7 Family Pack for $133 shipped
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As you might have heard, a couple days ago Microsoft re-released the Windows 7 Family Pack, a three-license upgrade edition of Windows 7 Home Premium (32-bit or 64-bit, your choice). At $149.99 (plus $5 for shipping), it's a smokin' deal, especially considering that a single license retails for $1...
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66% Of All Windows Users Still Use Windows XP
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Almost one year after the introduction of Windows 7 it appears that the hype surrounding the operating has faded. The overall market share of Windows has turned into a slight decline again. Windows 7 is gaining share, but cannot keep pace with the loss of Windows XP and Vista. Especially Windows XP us...
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Tweak tricks Microsoft's security updates into thinking SP2 is really SP3
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Some PCs, whether hardware of software related, would not work properly with XP SP3. If you want security updates or Security Essentials you can modify the registry and your machine will "look" like it has SP3. The usual warning of "Back-Up the Registry" applies when alterin...
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Truly awesome tools for Windows 7 power users
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The quest for the perfect personalized Windows setup is too often derailed when it comes to finding the right tools for your needs. Top 10 lists abound, but few of them offer truly helpful utilities, especially for those of us steeped in Windows. More often than not, the best bets come from hard-won re...
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Top 7 Coolest Windows 7 Desktop Gadgets You Have To Use
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Fortunately, Microsoft got rid of the ugly Vista sidebar in Windows 7, so that your gadgets are allowed to float freely on your desktop. Back in July Matt showed you the 7 Best Windows 7 Gadgets, including useful system meters, Facebook and Twitter explorers, the Skype gadget, and the Doppler RadLoo...
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Top 10 Things to Do with a New Windows 7 System
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Whether you've just bought a new PC, upgraded to Windows 7, or reinstalled your OS, a just-installed system is a great opportunity to make some helpful changes and fixes. Here are the things we recommend anyone tackle on a minty fresh Windows. We've previously rounded up the bulk of our Windows 7 advi...
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Apple Releases Printer Driver Updates
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Apple has released driver updates for seven printers and scanners. Mac OS X version 10.6 users will be able to download these updates from the AppleWweb site, but can use the Software Update program to ensure they have the proper version for their printer or scanner. MacWorld reported that the updat...
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Free eBook — Linux 101 Hacks
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I’m happy to announce the release of my first Free eBook — Linux 101 Hacks. There are total of 101 hacks in this book that will help you build a strong foundation in Linux. All the hacks in this book are explained with appropriate Linux command examples that are easy to follow. This free eBook contains 12...
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Oracle Officially Ends OpenSolaris
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Well, Oracle seems determined to make this a memorable Friday the 13th. Just as the open source community reels from the impact of an Oracle lawsuit against Google for alleged Java patent infringements, it has now been revealed that Oracle has internally killed OpenSolaris. In an apparent interna...
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Forget Win7 SP1 - here's the apps and tweaks you need now!
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Windows 7 is a great operating system, but it's not yet fantastic. Like us, you'll probably have come up against some of its most irritating shortcomings in the time since you installed it on your PC. Icons are missing, utilities have been dropped and functionality has been reduced in some areas. Cer...
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Windows XP - Hotfix Updates
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Windows XP - 4 KB article: 2270406 "0x000000D1" Stop error message when you try to refresh a webpage in Internet Explorer on a computer that is running Windows XP SP32274102 An application that uses DES encryption for Kerberos authentication cannot run on a Windows XP-based client com...
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