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Vista draining laptop batteries, patience

May 4, 2007 Microsoft's attempt to improve power management in Windows Vista hasn't made up for the pretty but power-hungry Aero interface, causing battery life to suffer. TAGS: power management, Richard Shim, battery life, Microsoft Windows Vista, battery, notebook computer, Lenovo, HP, laptop computer, operating system, setting, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows, PC, Microsoft Windows XP

GM drives Hummer-branded laptop

August 31, 2005 Itronix helps carmaker create a semi-military-grade computer complete with a Hummer logo. Photo: Laptop for the Hummer crowd TAGS: Itronix, Hummer, vehicle, laptop computer, radio, battery, security, PC, Microsoft Corp.

Convertibles: The new laptop bling?

October 19, 2005 As more PC makers twist around conventional designs, tablet PC capabilities could be the next "it" feature in notebooks. TAGS: tablet, tablet PC, convertibles, PC company, notebook computer, Gateway Inc., Microsoft Windows XP Media Center, manufacturing, laptop computer, keyboard, PC, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows

Microsoft security zaps laptop tracer

December 15, 2005 Windows OneCare Live has been found to disable Absolute Software's Computrace LoJack software. TAGS: Absolute Software, antivirus software, security, Symantec Corp., McAfee Inc., Microsoft Corp., antivirus, laptop computer, Microsoft Windows

Students in Brazil get a new Classmate

August 29, 2008 There is more at stake at the largest one-to-one computing project in Latin America than the reputation of Intel's Classmate PC. TAGS: Latin America, Brazil, student, computing, OLPC, Del.icio.us, teacher, Digg, Intel, laptop computer, PC, Microsoft Corp., e-mail

Microsoft posts Tablet PC fix

July 6, 2005 Glitch allows an application that handles electronic-pen input to slowly take over a computer's memory. TAGS: tablet PC, tablet, patch, software company, fix, Microsoft Corp., laptop computer, operating system, PC, Microsoft Windows

Vista's answer to PC power woes

August 25, 2005 Applications will be warned when a computer is entering sleep mode, but they won't get a say in whether the machine slumbers. TAGS: stand, Microsoft Windows Vista, button, Microsoft Corp., operating system, laptop computer, battery, Microsoft Windows, PC

Leather laptops coming soon

March 15, 2005 Don't put a coffee cup on that laptop. With its fancy exterior, it might leave a ring. Dow Chemical and Tulip partner on tech fashion. Photos: Luxurious laptops TAGS: Dow Chemical Co., fabric, enclosure, notebook computer, PC company, laptop computer, Europe, brand, process, PC, Microsoft Corp.

This week in Longhorn

April 29, 2005 Bill Gates shows off beta of next Windows but acknowledges many key features will not be evident until later test versions. TAGS: Microsoft Longhorn, Bill Gates, beta, laptop computer, Microsoft Corp., memory, battery, hard drive, PC, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows XP

Vista revs up peer-to-peer engine

May 30, 2006 Windows update will let laptops share information with nearby machines without a Net connection. TAGS: P2P, session, participant, collaboration, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Corp., operating system, Microsoft Windows, laptop computer, Microsoft Windows XP

Gartner: Ignore Vista until 2008

November 12, 2005 There is no compelling reason to rush into upgrading to the next version of Windows, the research firm says. TAGS: Gartner Inc., Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Internet Explorer 7, security, firewall, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows, laptop computer, Microsoft Windows XP

Microsoft: 'Trusted Windows' still coming, trust us

April 25, 2005 Redmond scales back an ambitious security plan, but some pieces will still show up in the next Windows. TAGS: Microsoft Longhorn, approach, vision, Microsoft Corp., security, Microsoft Windows, laptop computer

Can Longhorn improve laptops?

April 27, 2005 New OS promises to give portables additional features, from auxiliary displays to improved tablet and touch-screen abilities. TAGS: Microsoft Longhorn, WinHEC, mobility, touch screen, tablet, laptop computer, cell phone, Microsoft Corp., PC, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows XP

Negroponte: Windows key to OLPC philosophy

October 29, 2007 OLPC chairman says laptop project could not promote openness if it was closed to Microsoft. TAGS: OLPC, Will Poole, philosophy, project, collaboration, SD card, Red Hat Inc., open source, chairman, Microsoft Corp., laptop computer, Intel, Microsoft Windows, operating system, Microsoft Windows XP

Who says safe computing must remain a pipe dream?

December 9, 2004 Web surfing gets riskier all the time. Computer security guru Bruce Schneier outlines a 12-step plan to protect yourself. TAGS: password, bank, security, PDA, backup, laptop computer, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows

Tablet PCs required for Virginia Tech engineers

June 30, 2006 Microsoft may not be able to sell the masses on tablets, but it is getting them into the hands of some students. Photos: Fujitsu LifeBook TAGS: Fujitsu LifeBook, tablet, tablet PC, Fujitsu, student, school, PC, Microsoft Corp., laptop computer

Intel shows Origami-like device

March 7, 2006 CNET News.com gets a sneak preview of the minitablet devices that the chipmaker will show later on Tuesday. Photos: Origami mini tablets Sneak peak of small things to come TAGS: minitablet PC, Microsoft Origami, ultramobile PC, ultraportable laptop, chip company, Intel, battery life, battery, Microsoft Corp., PC, laptop computer, operating system, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows XP

Microsoft releases new breeds of mice

April 4, 2006 An upgraded version of its best-selling wireless optical mouse is out, and two new desktop mice will debut soon. Photos: New mice from Redmond TAGS: optical mouse, mouse, Redmond, laser, Real-Time, Microsoft Corp., laptop computer

Week in review: Longhorn on Tiger's tail

April 29, 2005 Battle of the operating systems heats up as Apple unleashes Tiger and Microsoft shows off some of the beef to expect in Longhorn. TAGS: Microsoft Longhorn, Week in review, Bill Gates, Apple Computer, laptop computer, Microsoft Corp., memory, operating system, battery, hard drive, PC, Apple Macintosh, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows XP
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