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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

First Look: Windows 7 Beta Performance

With Microsoft opening the beta of its next generation Windows 7 OS to the public, we put it up against the current standard of Vista x64 with Service Pack 1 to see what's new and how it compares in an early look at performance.

January 16, 2009 | 11:39

Microsoft extends Win 7 download cap

By way of apology for the messed-up beta launch, Microsoft has removed the download cap - originally set at 2.5 million - for the Windows 7 beta.

January 12, 2009 | 10:10

Microsoft prepares 'Critical' Windows update

Microsoft has released the list of what patches to expect this Tuesday, and there's just a single entry - an unknown flaw marked as 'Critical'.

January 9, 2009 | 14:26

Ballmer announces Windows 7 Open Beta

CES 2009: Ballmer's first CES keynote focused on Windows 7, Windows Live and some new developments in the world of Xbox 360.

January 8, 2009 | 15:26

Microsoft denies Media Player vulnerability

After a security researcher posted proof-of-concept code to a mailing list, Microsoft has publicly denied that a flaw in Windows Media Player can lead to remote code execution.

January 1, 2009 | 11:39

Windows 7 Beta leaked over BitTorrent

The build of Windows 7 - version 7000 - which will form the public beta in January has been leaked ahead of schedule over the BitTorrent P2P networks.

December 29, 2008 | 09:14

Windows Vista SP2 beta performance

With Microsoft making the Windows Vista Service Pack 2 beta available on Friday, we check out how the new service pack will likely perform when it's officially released next year.

December 10, 2008 | 09:20

Six critical updates for Patch Tuesday

Microsoft has released its monthly Patch Tuesday updates, and there are six fixes for security holes rated as 'Critical' covering Windows, Internet Explorer, and Office.

December 9, 2008 | 13:03

Microsoft launches Vista SP2 beta

Microsoft has made a public beta available for Windows Vista Service Pack 2, which includes security rollups, Blu-ray support, and better power management.

December 8, 2008 | 09:11

gOS and Gigabyte to launch Cloud netbook

Good OS has announced a deal with Gigabyte that will see the 'Cloud' Google-themed operating system pre-installed on netbooks.

December 2, 2008 | 11:58

Security flaw in Vista discovered

Another security flaw has been discovered in Windows Vista, this time allowing for a buffer overflow in the networking subsystem to overwrite kernel memory.

November 24, 2008 | 13:02

Apple releases Safari 3.2

Apple has released the latest build of its Safari browser, version 3.2, with anti-phishing protection from Google included alongside numerous security fixes.

November 20, 2008 | 09:45

Windows 7 UI previewed

Attendees of the Microsoft Professional Developer's Conference were treated to a preview of the new user interface functionality destined for Windows 7.

October 29, 2008 | 08:05

Netflix uses Silverlight to support Mac, Linux

Video streaming service Netflix has announced that it's extending support to non-Windows OS' via Microsoft's Silverlight software.

October 28, 2008 | 09:09

Major Windows security patch released

Microsoft has released an out-of-cycle patch to fix a major security vulnerability in all current versions of Windows that can allow a remote attacker complete control over a system.

October 24, 2008 | 12:32

iTunes 8 Vista bug fixed

A flaw in the ASPI driver bundled with iTunes 8 saw Vista users BSODing each time an iPod was connected, but Apple has since released a working update.

September 15, 2008 | 09:08

Lenovo ditches desktop Linux

Lenovo, producers of the popular ThinkPad notebook range, has decided to cease offering Linux as a choice at the consumer market level - leaving Windows as the only option.

September 12, 2008 | 08:56

Microsoft to launch App Store

Microsoft is to take a leaf out of Apple's book with the planned launch of a Windows Mobile application store dubbed "Skymarket".

September 2, 2008 | 12:38

Latest WGA deletes wallpaper

The latest revision of the anti-piracy 'user education' tool Windows Genuine Advantage will remove your desktop wallpaper if it believes your copy is pirated.

August 28, 2008 | 11:55

Windows 7 a "minor release"

Microsoft is describing the upcoming release of Windows 7 as "minor", giving the server edition the name Windows Server 2008 R2 rather than its own appellation.

August 19, 2008 | 09:02

Seven Critical patches due Tuesday

Microsoft is planning a host of patches for this month, including no fewer than seven which address Critical vulnerabilities in Windows, Office, and Internet Explorer.

August 11, 2008 | 11:58