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Will Windows 7 save Microsoft from Vista?

Although Windows 7 is still months away from a public release, word on the street is that Microsoft's new OS is only marginally different from Vista. CNET senior writer Ina Fried got her hands on a prebeta laptop with Windows 7 and shares her first impressions with Kara Tsuboi on this edition of the Daily Debrief.

By November 11, 2008

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Tekzilla Daily: Start Windows without a password

Learn how to disable the Windows log-in screen, even on PCs with multiple accounts.

November 11, 2008

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CNET Live: November 6, 2008

Tom and the two Brians preview Windows 7 and almost get stumped by one caller's mysterious hard drive issue.

By November 6, 2008

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Free up hard-drive space in Windows Vista

We show you a few ways to get the most out of your hard-drive space if you're running Vista.

By November 6, 2008

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Windows Vista System Restore

Mess up your PC? Use System Restore to roll back to a time before you made the error.

By November 6, 2008

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A First Look at Windows 7 Ultimate Build 6801

CNET looks at a prebeta build of the next Microsoft operating system to follow Windows Vista.

November 4, 2008

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Restore lost Recycle Bin shortcut

If you accidentally delete the Recycle Bin from your Windows Vista desktop, here's how to get it back.

By October 31, 2008

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Sony Vaio JS190J

The Sony Vaio JS190J is our editors' top desktop pick for the 2008 Holiday Gift Guide. Sony finally gives the Windows camp a worthy iMac challenger, with a versatile all-in-one that starts at $999.

By October 30, 2008

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CNET Live: October 30, 2008

The CNET Live team share their scariest tech stories, including hair-raising tales of emptied bank accounts, FBI surveillance, and a Windows 98 nightmare.

October 30, 2008

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Tekzilla Daily: Collect scattered windows on one desktop in OS X

Veronica shows you how to bring together all your scattered folder windows and apps under one desktop when you use Spaces.

October 30, 2008

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Stop MSN or Windows Live Messenger spam

Easily stop MSN or Windows Live Messenger spam from distracting your instant message conversations.

October 29, 2008

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Tekzilla Daily: What to do when your PC won't boot

Can't get Windows to boot after you made some errant changes in the registry, drivers, or system settings? Find out how to restore functionality with this simple tip.

October 27, 2008

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Microsoft needs luck with cloud and new OS

A two-day Microsoft developer conference begins Monday in Los Angeles, where the company is expected to give details on its cloud platform and Windows 7. In this Daily Debrief, CNET's Ina Fried explains to Kara Tsuboi why consumers can expect more "dessert" and fewer "vegetables" from the new operating system, and talks about the reasoning behind the number 7 in the name.

By October 27, 2008

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OLPC, now with Windows

Demand for the cute, green One Laptop Per Child computers with the Windows OS was so great that Microsoft will release this version in a handful of emerging markets. CNET News senior writer Ina Fried talks to Kara Tsuboi about what's different in the Windows version. Also, hear a review from an expert 8-year-old who got her hands on both of them.

By October 23, 2008

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Customize your Windows Vista log-on screen

Don't just live with what they gave you. Customize your Windows Vista welcome screen with this free download.

October 23, 2008

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Tekzilla Daily: Stop auto-launch programs in Windows

A simple way to stop those auto-launch programs from starting when Windows boots.

October 23, 2008

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Vista, Windows 7, and more

With just two weeks until a key developer conference, Windows watcher Ina Fried answers your questions.

By October 22, 2008

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Psystar OpenPro

We commend Psystar for pushing ahead with its mission to sell its own PCs with Apple's Mac OS X operating system. We're also impressed by its continuing efforts to ensure reliability. And although the OpenPro is a better deal than any PC currently offered by Apple, you can get a faster PC overall from traditional Windows vendors.

October 20, 2008

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Tekzilla Daily: Give Vista a checkup

Give Windows Vista a checkup and catch potential problems with your machine before they get out of control.

October 20, 2008

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Tekzilla Daily: Move windows without disruption in OS X

Rearrange your windows without disrupting your current application. Patrick shows you how on today's Tekzilla Daily.

October 17, 2008