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Linux tool speeds up computer forensics for cops

March 6, 2008 Australian students build Linux-based tool that allows investigators to collect forensic data without compromising its integrity. TAGS: integrity, police, Linux, operating system, hard drive

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, Microsoft Corp., PC, 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, hard drive, Microsoft Windows

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, flash memory, Gartner Inc., notebook computer, semiconductor, hard drive, Microsoft Windows Vista, battery, operating system, PC, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows

PC buyers aim to cut the 'crapware'

April 26, 2007 Following the lead of businesses, some consumers are wiping their systems clean and starting over, but it's not always easy. TAGS: Richard Shim, PC company, Lenovo, copy, system restore, Dell, operating system, HP, PC, hard drive, Microsoft Windows

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, battery, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows Vista, operating system, Microsoft Windows

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, operating system, hard drive, Microsoft Windows, laptop computer, Microsoft Windows XP

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, software company, license, Microsoft Corp., server, operating system, hard drive

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., XML, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Corp., Adobe Systems Inc., security, Microsoft Windows, operating system, hard drive

New Apple feature sends users back in time

August 7, 2006 Leopard version of Mac OS will have automatic backup software for those with an extra hard drive. Video: Taking a ride in Time Machine TAGS: Time Machine, WWDC, Apple Computer, backup software, Apple Macintosh, Apple Mac OS, vice president, Apple Mac OS X, backup, San Francisco, hard drive, picture, video, operating system

Microsoft: Vista service pack coming in '08

August 29, 2007 Software maker plans first update to Vista for first quarter of next year, while third and final XP service pack is due before June.Vista SP1: Small things come in big packages TAGS: desktop search, service pack, beta, Microsoft Windows Vista, general manager, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows XP, operating system, BIOS, hard drive

Apple shows Leopard's spots

August 7, 2006 At developers' conference, company previews first Intel-based desktop and offers a taste of new OS features. TAGS: Steve Jobs, videoconferencing, Time Machine, Spotlight, Intel Xeon, IBM PowerPC, senior vice president, Apple Power Mac, Apple Macintosh, Apple Computer, Apple Mac OS, dashboard, Intel, conference, Apple Mac OS X, operating system

Transmeta: Time for PCs to get personal

January 8, 2004 The chipmaker is helping manufacturers create "ultra-personal computers," a new category of tiny PCs for businesses. TAGS: Transmeta Corp., OQO, Antelope Technologies, chip company, handheld, PDA, category, notebook computer, size, PC, AMD, operating system, hard drive, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows

Microsoft's leaner approach to Vista security

August 29, 2005 Microsoft is talking up Secure Startup in Windows Vista, the sole piece of its original hardware-based security plan to make it into the OS. TAGS: Palladium, software company, Microsoft Windows Vista, access, Microsoft Corp., security, BIOS, laptop computer, PC, Microsoft Windows, operating system, hard drive
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