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Windows 7 escapes November Patch Tuesday

Microsoft prepares IT departments for November's Patch Tuesday, but Windows 7 escapes without a patch this time.

By Asavin Wattanajantra, 6 Nov 2009 at 10:54

Strategy/News

security code

Researchers break into Windows encryption feature

With effort, hackers are able to break into an encryption feature available on newer versions of Windows.

By Asavin Wattanajantra, 7 Dec 2009 at 13:37

Public Sector/News

Microsoft fixes holes open to worm attacks

Vista and Server 2003 are fixed this Patch Tuesday, but Windows 7 comes out clean.

By Asavin Wattanajantra, 9 Sep 2009 at 11:10

Security/News

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Windows 7 overtakes Vista

It may have only been released 10 months ago, but already Windows 7 installations have overtaken those of its predecessor.

By Jennifer Scott, 2 Aug 2010 at 15:23

Desktop Software/News

7 vs vista

Head to Head: Windows 7 vs Windows Vista

In our latest head to head, Windows 7 faces its immediate predecessor, Windows Vista. Will Vista be able to mount any kind of challenge?

By Benny Har-Even, 4 Nov 2009 at 19:15

VPNs/Reviews

RIM acquisition targets content delivery

The acquisition of Canadian content delivery platform developer Chalk Media will help the BlackBerry maker play catch up with Apple’s iPhone and...

By Miya Knights, 12 Dec 2008 at 12:08

Mobile/News

Windows 7

Microsoft backtracks on Windows 7 downgrade deadline

Microsoft has scrapped its Windows 7 downgrade deadline having previously said the option would only be available until Service Pack 1 was released.

By Tom Brewster, 13 Jul 2010 at 11:12

Desktop Software/News

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Windows 7 sales break 150 million barrier

Vista's loss has been Windows 7's gain, with Microsoft selling seven copies every second, making it the fastest-selling OS in history.

By Martin James, 24 Jun 2010 at 08:53

Desktop Software/News

Windows 7

Windows 7 security ‘still has room for improvement’

Windows 7 security looks encouraging, but there are a couple of areas that a Sophos expert is particularly concerned about.

By Asavin Wattanajantra, 4 Jun 2009 at 15:45

Security/News

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Reviews Round-Up: Karmic Koala

Apple takes things up a few notches with the iMac 27in and new MacBook, Ubuntu Karmic Koala wants to distract you from Microsoft, and we compare...

By Benny Har-Even, 6 Nov 2009 at 12:47

Strategy/News

Vista box

Microsoft Windows Vista review

Window's XP's replacement is finally here. We delve deep into the new OS to see if it's worth upgrading?

By Ross Burridge, David Fearon, 18 Jan 2007 at 12:37

Security/Reviews

Timeline: How Windows XP keeps escaping death

Windows Vista never had a chance - the popularity of Windows XP meant that it has survived into 2009.

By Asavin Wattanajantra, 23 Dec 2008 at 16:09

Desktop Software/News

Windows XP is the OS that will not die

Microsoft gives Windows XP more life, but it makes Vista's future look very bleak.

By Asavin Wattanajantra, 22 Dec 2008 at 16:08

Desktop Software/News

Buy Vista PC now, free Windows 7 upgrade later?

Microsoft looks set to offer buyers of Vista PCs a free upgrade to Windows 7.

By Barry Collins, 12 Feb 2009 at 18:11

Desktop Software/News

The LaCie 12big Rack Network

LaCie 12Big Rack Network review

LaCie’s new 12big Rack Network combines high capacity and expansion potential with Windows Storage Server 2008. Is this the perfect network...

By Dave Mitchell, 22 Sep 2010 at 11:14

Storage/Reviews

Acer neoTouch P400

Acer neoTouch P400 review

We review the Acer neoTouch P400 to see how it stacks up against other Windows Mobile-based smartphones and the competition.

By Sandra Vogel, 1 Jun 2010 at 16:17

Mobile/Reviews

Microsoft updates servers with Power Pack 2

Microsoft will today release Power Pack 2, an update for its Windows Home Servers.

By Jennifer Scott, 24 Mar 2009 at 16:16

Server/News

Symantec Backup Exec 2010

Symantec Backup Exec 2010 review

It’s been a long wait but Symantec finally adds deduplication to its flagship Windows backup software. We put the latest Backup Exec 2010 to the...

By Dave Mitchell, 15 Mar 2010 at 22:11

Security/Reviews

Cursor flaw exposes Windows to malicious code threat

Flaw exposed, with no fix available, whereby malicious code can be installed under the guise of an animated cursor.

By Matt Whipp, 30 Mar 2007 at 12:43

Security/News

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What impact will the browser ballot screen have?

The browser ballot screen is rolling out across Windows Update. Simon Brew charts its problems, the road to here, and what impact it’s likely to...

By Simon Brew, 8 Mar 2010 at 11:00

Networking/Analysis & Insight

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