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Apple Mighty Mouse
Reviewed on August 5, 2005
If you have Tiger, Apple's Mighty Mouse is worth a look, but if you're a Windows user or have an older Mac operating system, better mousing options are available.
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Voyager Q
Reviewed on May 11, 2009
The Voyager Q is a versatile hard-drive-docking station for people who work with more than one internal hard drive. It saves time and spares you from having to open the computer's case.
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VMware readies virtualization software for Macs
August 7, 2006
Still-unnamed product will run Windows, Linux and more on the Mac; unveiling set for Apple developer conference.
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Virtual Windows on a Mac coming to stores
July 18, 2006
Retail stores are set to start selling Parallels' software for running Windows and Mac OS side by side on an Intel Mac.
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FAQ: Windows on Macs
April 5, 2006
There are some strings attached to running Microsoft's OS on a Mac--including Windows security risks, Apple says.
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Apple: Windows on a Mac is here
April 5, 2006
Company says Boot Camp enables Intel-based Macs to run XP natively. Beta's ready for download. Images: Installing Boot Camp
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Running the numbers on Vista
September 11, 2007
Over its first six months, the latest Windows version can't hold a candle to XP. But, Office sales rock, according to NPD report.
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Macs do Windows with no streaks, tests show
April 7, 2006
Benchmarking by CNET shows that running Windows applications on an Intel Mac with Boot Camp is just like using any other Windows PC.
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Vista delay could add up to Mac sales
March 23, 2006
If there's one company that stands to benefit from the delay of the Windows Vista operating system, it's Apple.
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Mac fans sign up for Boot Camp
April 5, 2006
Going against type, the Apple faithful are optimistic about bringing Windows XP to Intel-based Macs.
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Will PC users see Apple in a new light?
April 5, 2006
PC users tied to Windows can now look at Apple in a new light, but making the switch could mean going out on a limb.
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Microsoft limits Vista transfers
October 16, 2006
Retail buyers of the OS will only be able to legally transfer the software once. After that, it's back to the store to buy a new copy.
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How the XP-on-Mac prize was won
March 16, 2006
Colin Nederkoorn, the man behind the contest to get XP up and running on Intel Macs, talks about finding a winner.
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Some bumps on the road to Vista
February 7, 2007
Although there have been no reports of major problems, some people have encountered obstacles in moving to the new Windows.
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Toeing the line on back-to-school PCs
July 7, 2005
PC makers push multimedia capabilities and 64-bit processors, but schools are a bit more conservative. Photos: Computers for class
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Going long on Longhorn
April 22, 2005
CNET News.com's Charles Cooper explains why the upcoming OS is so important to Microsoft and the rest of the tech industry.
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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.
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More than meets the eye in Microsoft plan
March 27, 2006
The software giant lays out a plan for new graphics software that will run on non-Windows systems and take on Adobe's Flash.
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