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Windows XP's first service pack is a worthwhile download--if only for the security patches--as long as you have the bandwidth. If not, you're better off piecing together XP fixes in smaller, single downloads.
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The MobilePro P300 has all the right features, but for the price, most buyers should opt for a device with 64MB of RAM.
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Dreamweaver MX isn't for rank newbies or dedicated hobbyists. Consider it if you're a code-savvy developer looking to hook in your Web site to server-side databases. Adobe enthusiasts, go with GoLive.
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StuffIt 7.0 For Windows offers PC users a fast, powerful compression alternative. Use it if you trade files with Mac users or prefer its interface to WinZip's.
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Casio's affordable color PDA is a capable organizer, but it's no match for competing Palm and Handspring PDAs.
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Why pay for a collection of second-rate audio add-ons and desktop decorations when you can find better junk for free on the Web? Skip Plus, unless you're looking for a silly holiday gift for a tech newbie.
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Despite its many annoyances, XP is a worthwhile upgrade. Unless you need corporate administration tools, XP Home Edition should suffice for most--even for small businesses. Enterprise customers, look to Professional Edition.
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Despite its many annoyances, XP is a worthwhile upgrade. Unless you need corporate administration tools, XP Home Edition should suffice for most--even for small businesses. Enterprise customers, look to Professional Edition.
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Once upon a time, Quicken was our favorite money manager, but version 2002 leaves us cold. Don't bother upgrading, and if you want today's most innovative personal finance program, switch to Money.
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Virtual PC for Windows is the safest and most practical way to test-drive operating systems on your Windows machine, but it's a pricey insurance policy.
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