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ReviewsMicrosoft Windows 7 (Professional)
Reviewed on July 31, 2009 Windows 7 is more than what Vista should have been, it's where Microsoft needed to go. How much damage Vista did and whether Windows 7 is enough for people to finally abandon Windows XP are questions that nobody has the answers to right now. -
ReviewsMicrosoft Windows 7 (Home Premium)
Reviewed on July 31, 2009 Windows 7 is more than what Vista should have been, it's where Microsoft needed to go. How much damage Vista did and whether Windows 7 is enough for people to finally abandon Windows XP are questions that nobody has the answers to right now. -
ReviewsWindows Vista Ultimate
Reviewed on January 23, 2007 Windows Vista is essentially warmed-over Windows XP. If you're currently happy with Windows XP SP2, we see no compelling reason to upgrade. On the other hand, if you need a new computer right now, Windows Vista is stable enough for everyday use. -
ReviewsMicrosoft Windows 7 (Ultimate)
Reviewed on July 31, 2009 Windows 7 is more than what Vista should have been, it's where Microsoft needed to go. How much damage Vista did and whether Windows 7 is enough for people to finally abandon Windows XP are questions that nobody has the answers to right now. -
ReviewsWindows Vista Business
Reviewed on January 24, 2007 Windows Vista Business is essentially warmed-over Windows XP. If you're currently happy with Windows XP SP2, we see no compelling reason to upgrade. On the other hand, if you need a new computer right now, Windows Vista is stable enough for everyday use. -
ReviewsApple 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. -
ReviewsVoyager 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. -
NewsMicrosoft extends Windows XP's stay
September 27, 2007 Customers, not quite ready for Vista, persuade the company to allow PC makers to keep selling XP for an additional five months. - News
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. - News
The XP alternative for Vista PCs
September 21, 2007 Microsoft is quietly telling PC makers they can offer a Windows XP "downgrade" to customers buying systems preloaded with Vista.Image: Lenovo's XP 'downgrade' program - News
Spyware-killing Vista could take out rivals
March 17, 2006 Updated OS has tougher tools than ever to fight sneaky programs. Some analysts think that spells trouble for anti-spyware makers. Images: Vista tackles spyware - News
Microsoft extends support for XP Home, XP Media Center
January 24, 2007 Five-year extension, which has roughly half of mainstream-support features, is offered for first time with consumer products. - News
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. - News
Gartner: Large businesses shouldn't skip Vista
December 7, 2007 Companies planning to wait for successor Windows 7 may face support issues and a rushed migration, research firm warns. - News
No fix for 'critical' hole in Windows 98, ME
June 9, 2006 Repairs would require so many changes to the older OSes that it might break applications, Microsoft says. - News
Dell brings back XP on home systems
April 19, 2007 After adding it back as an option for small businesses, direct seller offers older OS on consumer machines in response to demand. - News
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. - News
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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