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November 1, 2021 | 14:00

Inscryption Review

Welcome challenger. Why not sit down, and play a little game?

October 27, 2021 | 12:05

SilentiumPC Regnum RG6V TG Case Review

Budget in price, mainstream in aspiration.

October 21, 2021 | 09:43

Vista activation cracked by brute force

The Vista licensing and authentication scheme has already been cracked - not by sophisticated keygens or hacks, but by unadulterated brute force.

March 1, 2007 | 20:38

Microsoft loses a $1.5 billion suit

Microsoft has lost a suit filed by Alcatel, the French company that invented the MP3.

February 23, 2007 | 09:27

Vista's impact Mac sales will be minimal

A report published by a market research firm claims that Windows Vista will have little to no impact on Apple's Mac sales.

February 15, 2007 | 13:14

Not enjoying the view

Have you installed Vista yet? Are you annoyed at some of the support? Brett Thomas sure is, but this one isn't something he blames on Microsoft. Read on to find out why he's not enjoying the view. UPDATED with comments from NVIDIA.

February 10, 2007 | 14:11

NVIDIA assures better Vista drivers soon

NVIDIA assures users that Vista drivers will get better quickly, in the next few months

February 9, 2007 | 14:45

Microsoft to ignore Vista upgrade loophole

The loophole that allows consumers to use a Vista upgrade disc for a fresh installation will not be closed. Instead, Microsoft will rely on consumer honesty. Oh the irony.

February 7, 2007 | 13:36

NVIDIA Vista shenanigans continue on

A week after Vista's release, there's no stable driver for gamers looking to run an 8800 on the new OS. There's no sign of one forthcoming either - we look at the 8800 / Vista gaming problems.

February 7, 2007 | 11:16

Microsoft says Vista speech recognition is safe

Microsoft has come out to deny security claims that Vista's new speech recognition is unsafe. Is Redmond right? Sort of.

February 1, 2007 | 21:10

Zune boss steps down

The Business Manager in charge of the Zune project at Microsoft is stepping down, and J Allard is stepping up. Can he do with the Zune what he did with the XBox?

February 1, 2007 | 20:38

Microsoft Launches Windows Vista and Microsoft Office 2007 to Consumers Worldwide

January 30, 2007 | 16:45

NVIDIA releases Forceware 100.54 for Vista

Like AMD, NVIDIA has also released Windows Vista drivers for both X86 and X86-64 versions of Windows Vista.

January 30, 2007 | 16:39

Microsoft files patent for modular OS

Microsoft has filed a patent that signifies the company's intentions to introduce a modular operating system.

January 30, 2007 | 13:35

AMD releases Catalyst 7.1 for Vista

AMD has released the first official WHQL certified display drivers for Vista.

January 30, 2007 | 13:04

Windows Vista review

Microsoft's long-awaited new operating system hits the shelves today. We look at Vista from the enthusiast's point of view - how fast does it run, how good does it look, and will your hardware work?

January 30, 2007 | 08:45

No more clean installs for Vista upgraders

End users buying upgrade versions of Windows Vista will no longer be able to use the disc to install a clean version of the operating system.

January 29, 2007 | 07:52

One in five Windows installs not genuine

On Monday, Microsoft revealed that more than one fifth of all Windows installs have been deemed non-genuine by the Windows Genuine Advantage scheme.

January 24, 2007 | 08:28

Zune may launch in Europe by end of 2007

A Microsoft representative has stated that the company hopes to launch its Zune music player in Europe before the end of the year.

January 23, 2007 | 12:06

MS makes Vista available to download legally

You can purchase keys for Vista online come launch day, and download the full ISO of the operating system. Is Microsoft sure that its anti-piracy techniques are good?

January 19, 2007 | 11:36

Top security firms pledge support for Vista

Microsoft has released a polished statement claiming that it has widespread support from security providers for Vista. Notable inclusions are Symantec and McAfee - two companies that haven't stopped short of highlighting Vista's problems.

January 18, 2007 | 07:27

CES 2007 Wrap Up: The Booth Tour

CES 2007 has come and gone. This year, we're recapping the show by taking you inside the convention halls for a tour of some of the best booths on the floor.

January 16, 2007 | 09:39

Industry says Vista 64 not ready

There are lots of people who think that Vista will finally push mainstream consumers to 64 bit computing. Not so fast, says the industry - it's just not ready yet.

January 15, 2007 | 15:32