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Microsoft reveals more about Live Drive

August 24, 2006 An exec provides some details about Microsoft's plans for a free online storage service, Live Drive. TAGS: online storage, Sydney, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows Vista, Google Inc., hard drive, PC

Microsoft pulls Vista SP1 update

February 20, 2008 The company retracts a prerequisite update for downloading Vista Service Pack 1 after some customers complain of problems. TAGS: Microsoft Windows Vista, blog, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows, hard drive, PC

Microsoft licenses Vista for 'diskless' PCs

April 2, 2007 Redmond changes contract terms for corporate version of Vista, making way for PCs whose hard drive lives in a data center. TAGS: data center, virtual machine, Microsoft Windows Vista, desktop computer, Microsoft Corp., PC, Microsoft Windows, hard drive, server

Coming soon: The 8-terabyte desktop

February 28, 2006 Eight terabytes of data storage? That's like 8,000 pick-up trucks filled with books. But VoodooPC says you'll like it. TAGS: PC company, home entertainment, 64-bit, Microsoft Windows Vista, hard drive, PC, Microsoft Corp., video, operating system

Will your PC keep pace with Vista?

March 15, 2006 The next version of Windows will grade performance. You'll have to decide whether to buy a new hard drive. TAGS: rating, Microsoft Windows Vista, computer company, memory, Microsoft Corp., PC, Intel, operating system, Microsoft Windows, hard drive

Blu-ray a player in PlayStation pricing

May 9, 2006 Sony's PlayStation 3 game console may cost more than the Xbox 360, but it also comes with Blu-ray. Will that bring in the buyers? TAGS: Van Baker, Sony Playstation, Blu-ray, Sony PS3, console, game console, Microsoft Xbox, Xbox 360, Sony PlayStation 2, Sony Corp., pricing, DVD, movie, trojan horse, DVD player, Microsoft Corp.

Microsoft fix to keep Zune from skipping a beat

March 1, 2007 A firmware update next month will address "skipping" problem with some songs downloaded from the online store. TAGS: Microsoft Zune, online store, firmware, Apple Computer, Microsoft Corp., Apple iPod, hard drive

Microsoft announces Xbox 360 Elite

March 28, 2007 Newest member of Xbox family comes with HDMI capabilities and a 120GB hard drive.Photos: The Xbox 360 Elite TAGS: Microsoft Xbox, Xbox 360, QA, console, HDMI, video game, Microsoft Corp., hard drive, video

Study: Zune fails to crack top 10 in sales

January 5, 2007 Market researcher says 8 of top 10 models sold at big retailers during holiday season were iPods; SanDisk held the other 2 spots. TAGS: Microsoft Zune, market research company, SanDisk Corp., retailer, Apple Computer, Microsoft Corp., hard drive

Microsoft: BitLocker key to safe disk disposal

April 26, 2006 Says businesses using Vista with its hard drive encryption technology will have easy, safe way to dispose hard disks. TAGS: MessageLabs Ltd., encryption technology, back door, encryption, risk, hard drive, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Corp., security

Is Windows still relevant?

October 6, 2006 CNET News.com's Charles Cooper says recent upset over Vista should put a rest to that lingering question. TAGS: antitrust, European Union, regulator, software company, Symantec Corp., Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows Vista, XML, Adobe Systems Inc., security, operating system, Microsoft Windows, hard drive

Samsung goes commercial with hybrid hard drive

May 15, 2006 Last year, the company showed off a prototype of a drive that uses flash to cut power. Now the company will show off the finished product. TAGS: flash memory, NAND, Samsung Electronics, notebook computer, hard drive, memory, Microsoft Corp., battery, Microsoft Windows Vista, operating system, Microsoft Windows

Microsoft opens up access to virtualization format

October 17, 2006 It removes a license requirement for its Virtual Hard Disk file format to encourage others to develop products. TAGS: virtualization, interoperability, license, software company, Microsoft Corp., server, operating system, hard drive

CES 2008: Gadgets and glitz in Las Vegas

January 11, 2008 special coverage CNET reporters bring you the action from the gadget convention that draws technology's heavy hitters, gadget lovers, and more celebrities each year. TAGS: Consumer Electronics Show, General Motors, Cadillac, Las Vegas, CEO, reporter, robot, Comcast Corp., Blu-ray, Microsoft Xbox, handheld, Intel, photograph, hard drive, Microsoft Corp.

Can Seagate steer hybrid-drive market?

October 8, 2007 Price and industry standardization remain barriers to widespread adoption, but the biggest hard-drive maker could force competitors to keep pace. TAGS: Seagate Technology, Gartner Inc., flash memory, notebook computer, semiconductor, hard drive, Microsoft Windows Vista, battery, operating system, PC, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows

Chart: Comparing PC care packages

August 29, 2006 Here is a comparison of Microsoft's Windows Live OneCare and upcoming products from Symantec and McAfee. TAGS: McAfee Inc., online backup, Microsoft Windows Live, external hard drive, Symantec Corp., hard drive, PC, e-mail, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Corp.

Vista beta sucks up battery juice

June 2, 2006 Laptops with the Windows update drain batteries faster than with XP--a potential problem for PC makers. TAGS: battery life, battery, hardware maker, Microsoft Windows Vista, PC company, Microsoft Corp., notebook computer, hard drive, operating system, laptop computer, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows XP

Microsoft: Set your systems for Vista

May 18, 2006 Company spells out what's needed for PCs to run the Windows update, tells fans to get ready for the release. TAGS: Microsoft Windows Vista, requirement, DVD-ROM, Microsoft Corp., PC, Microsoft Windows, hard drive

Microsoft sees DRM-free music in Zune's future

April 4, 2007 Software maker to add EMI's unprotected songs to its service. Also on tap: Zunes in pink and watermelon red.Photo: Zune coming up rosy TAGS: Microsoft Zune, EMI Group Plc., software company, song, digital-rights management, Apple iTunes, Apple Computer, Microsoft Corp., music, Apple iPod, hard drive

Sony unveils PS3 pricing, release dates

May 9, 2006 At a top price of $599, the PS3 will cost $200 more than Microsoft's highest-priced Xbox 360. Photos: PS3 prototypes TAGS: press conference, pricing, controller, console, Microsoft Xbox, Los Angeles, Xbox 360, Hollywood, Sony Corp., Nintendo Co. Ltd., Electronic Arts Inc., Sony PlayStation 2, Sony Playstation, Microsoft Corp., hard drive
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