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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

MS wants visually interesting Vista boxes

Microsoft has released its Industrial Design Toolkit, which is meant to help companies design more attractive and unique cases for Vista machines.

August 8, 2006 | 16:09

Vista has been hacked

We all thought it would happen, and now it has. Vista asked security experts to try and hack their upcoming product and hack it they did, read on to find out what happened in Las Vegas.

August 7, 2006 | 17:41

Microsoft invites hackers to test Vista

Microsoft has made the bold move to invite hackers to Las Vegas to test Vista. A clever scheme or a big mistake?

August 4, 2006 | 11:22

Windows Vista upgrade paths released

Microsoft has released info on what previous versions of Windows can be upgraded to the new Windows Vista.

August 1, 2006 | 17:46

Vista will keep deleted files

A new system called 'Previous Versions' will keep tabs on the creation, deletion and modification of a user's files.

July 31, 2006 | 13:25

Samsung intros 4GB flash drive for Vista

Samsung has announced a 4GB flash driver specifically designed to work with Windows Vista and is designed to make the new OS 'lightning fast'.

July 27, 2006 | 10:14

Flogging the Wrong Dead Horse

Symantec has been taking aim at the beta of Windows Vista in an effort to show it's still security's top dog. But is it good to be so blunt on a beta? Columnist Brett Thomas doesn't think it's much more than bad marketing, and here's why.

July 26, 2006 | 07:56

Symantec discusses Vista security... again

Symantec has been eager to illustrate its dominance in the field of PC security, as the company has talked about security flaws in Vista for a second time.

July 25, 2006 | 17:58

Crysis minimum specs released

A fansite has some details on the expected specifications required to play the eagerly-anticipated first person shooter.

July 24, 2006 | 16:51

Microsoft Outlines 12 Principles of Windows

Brad Smith, a Senior Vice President at Microsoft has outlined twelve core principles of Windows development at a luncheon meeting this week.

July 20, 2006 | 14:35

MSN and Yahoo Messenger now connected

Users of the two messaging systems are now able to chat to each other as Microsoft and Yahoo get their love on.

July 14, 2006 | 08:21

Microsoft releases Fundamentals for older PCs

Microsoft is taking a step back on the software front to help older Operating Systems to emulate Windows XP.

July 13, 2006 | 16:23

EU hands another fine to Microsoft

Despite Microsoft employing 300 people to get it into line with EU rules, the European Union is about to up its fines for Microsoft to 3m Euros a day. How much do you think Member States will see back?

July 12, 2006 | 15:41

Avoiding Malware? Buy a Mac

Security firm Sophos says that the easiest way to avoid tomfoolery on your PC is to avoid using the PC. Get a Mac? Let's all go and buy three this afternoon, stunning advice.

July 6, 2006 | 10:19

Microsoft Drops XP Pirate Checks

Microsoft has dropped plans to track down pirated copies of Windows XP through its WGA anti-piracy tool, after a host of anger was directed at the software giant.

July 4, 2006 | 11:12

Microsoft demos unified communications

Fed up of having separate accounts and programmes for IM, email, Skype, calendar, todo list, and all the rest? Microsoft might have the answer.

June 28, 2006 | 11:17

WinFS is not quite dead, but mostly

The next-gen file system interface has been canned both from Vista and as a standalone product. Why are we upgrading to Vista, again?

June 26, 2006 | 11:43

Microsoft wants robots to run Windows

Thinking about building your own 'bot to keep you company? Microsoft wants it to run a Windows OS. Just when you thought LEGO couldn't get more complicated...

June 21, 2006 | 08:41

Windows Live Messenger launches

Microsoft is rolling out the latest version of its message client today, under the new 'Live' brand.

June 20, 2006 | 11:32

Microsoft Stops Vista Torrent Downloads

Microsoft has issued a cease and desist order to the owners of VistaTorrent.com in order to stop the unauthorised distribution of the company's Windows Vista public beta.

June 19, 2006 | 10:21