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Windows 7 Beta: Should You Try It?
Windows 7 beta becomes available to the public Friday for download. Before you rush and download it, here is what you need to know.News
Windows 7: Less of a Resource-Hog Than Vista
Microsoft's Windows 7 OS should be less of a resource hog than Vista, based on system requirements published this week.News
Steve Ballmer’s State of Microsoft Keynote at CES 2009
Microsoft announces free looks at Windows 7, new Windows Mobile and Xbox Live services, productivity apps for Windows Live, and partnerships with Dell, Facebook, and Verizon.News
Vista’s Flaws Surface Again on Eve of Windows 7 Beta
Conference attendees Tuesday were reminded of Vista's failings a day before the Windows 7 beta is expected.How-To
Secret Tech Tips From Hassle-Free PC
PC World blogger Rick Broida reveals how to turn on a hidden Windows Vista feature, make your own ringtones, and change IE's default search engine.BizFeed
Microsoft Layoff Rumors Persist
With the market share of Windows and IE slipping, some analysts claim Microsoft may be ready to issue pink slips.News
Expert: Microsoft Earned $1.5B From Vista Capable Program
Microsoft may have earned more than $1 billion from its controversial Windows Vista Capable sticker program.Answer Line
Is it Safe to Just Ignore Windows’ Service Packs?
Don Dalton installed Vista's SP1 update, encountered "a multitude of problems," and uninstalled it. Can he safely go on indefinitely without it?News
PC World’s Most Popular Stories of 2008
From tales of Google's biggest flops to looks at gadgets you probably can't afford, these were the stories our readers loved this year.News
15 Reasons PC Gaming Beats All
Consoles and handhelds and mobile phones certainly earn their plaudits, but PCs are still the heartbeat of the games industry, and here's why.Hassle-Free PC
Turn on Vista’s Hidden ‘Checkboxes’ Feature
This little-known feature makes it much easier to select multiple files.BizFeed
Pick Simple Upgrades to Boost Your PC Performance
These hardware upgrades conserve costs while still making your PCs run better.How-To
Fast Fixes for Common PC Problems
Struggling with dead components, a recalcitrant Windows, and uncooperative applications? Our easy hardware repairs, simple software remedies, and quick tweaks will put your PC in the pink.How-To
Secure Your Vista PC in 10 Easy Steps
You don't necessarily need an expensive security suite to lock down Windows Vista. Here's how to do it using free software and a few easy system tweaks.News
Video: Meet Microsoft’s New 9-Year-Old Certified Professional
Meet the girl that's being billed as India's next "Bill Gates." This 9-year-old girl is Microsoft's youngest Certified Professional.News
Microsoft May Release Windows 7 Beta at Show
Attendees at next month's annual Consumer Electronics Show could get the first public look at Windows 7.How-To
Reinstall and Restore Your Windows PC in Eight Easy Steps
Eliminate problems and improve performance by wiping out Windows and reinstalling it from scratch. Here's a simple guide to help you back up your data and restore your PC quickly.Hassle-Free PC
Get Answers to Your Questions About Vista
A new Microsoft site aims to clear up Vista's mysteries–and invites you to do likewise.Hassle-Free PC
Stop Accidental Touchpad Touches While Typing
Tired of ruining your document because your thumb grazed the touchpad? There may be an easy fix.Answer Line
Make a Hibernate Shortcut
After reading my tip about creating a shutdown shortcut, Dan Sweet asked for one that will hibernate his PC.Answer Line
How Should I Prepare a New Computer?
C17SSgt asked the Forum for the steps in getting a new PC ready for use.Answer Line
Find Your Windows Product ID
Dreamweever66 needs to reinstall Windows. He asked the Answer Line forum where he can find that 20-digit number that tells Microsoft he bought Windows.Answer Line
Can You Install a Program onto an External Hard Drive?
kckrug1994 asked the Answer Line Forum if a game or application would will work if installed onto an external drive.
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Another Microsoft Bug Revealed on Huge Patch Day
Along with its biggest patch release in five years, Microsoft warned on Tuesday of another potentially dangerous vulnerability in its software.News
Vista Customer Satisfaction Climbs, Microsoft Claims
Complaints that enterprise customers haven't warmed to the operating system simply aren't so, Microsoft declares.Reviews
Installing Vista SP2 Beta
Windows Vista Service Pack 2 Beta is here. Are there any installation surprises you should know about?BizFeed
Macs and Malware: The Straight Dope
Whether it's a Mac or a PC, it takes more than anti-virus software to keep a computer safe.Answer Line
What’s Using All My RAM?
Arcticsid asked the Answer Line Forum how he could find out what's using up so much of his PC's physical memory.How-To
Test Your PC With 10 (Mostly) Free Sites and Tools
Use these super testing tools to test and track practically everything about your PC–including its hard drive, Internet connections, and inside-the-case hardware.News
Vista SP2: Six Things You Need to Know
Eager to install Vista Service Pack 2 (SP2) when it becomes available Thursday? Before you do read this guide to what you need to know.News
Windows 7 Beta Due Next Month, Microsoft Hints
The public may get to test-drive Windows 7 as soon as early 2009, although Microsoft is still being evasive about specifics.News
Chinese City Requires Net Cafes to Use Legitimate Software
A Chinese city has required local Internet cafes to replace pirated software with licensed versions.News
Vista SP2 Beta out This Week, Final Release by June
Microsoft will open its Vista SP2 beta to anyone starting on Thursday.News
Memo to Microsoft: Enough With The Bribery
Not everyone is excited about Microsoft's new Live Search instant cashback promotion announced today.Answer Line
What’s the Safest Way to Resize a Partition?
Kevin Germino keeps programs and data on separate partitions, but he needs to adjust their sizes. Can he do this safely?Answer Line
How do I Keep My Desktop Icons in Place?
An anonymous reader doesn't like the way Windows sometimes rearranges icons on his desktop. Can he protect himself against this annoyance?How-To
Windows Vista Tools From Hassle-Free PC
PC World blogger Rick Broida reviews freebies that let you tweak Vista, launch apps with hotkeys, and access Outlook info on your desktop.News
Kumo? K’mon!
It appears Microsoft is snapping up this domain name; we track the reference into the cloud.News
Judge Orders Ballmer to Testify in ‘Vista Capable’ Case
Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer has been ordered to testify in the 'Vista Capable' case.News
Symantec Sees Spike in Dangerous Microsoft Attacks
Symantec is warning of a 'dramatic rise' in attacks exploiting a critical Windows bug.Answer Line
How Do I Turn Off Power-Saving Modes’ Password Protection?
Hans Spring has told Windows not to ask for a password when he boots. But it still demands one to come out of Stand By and Hibernate modes.Hassle-Free PC
Hack Vista Settings with Ultimate Windows Tweaker
Who needs the Registry when this free utility lets you tweak the daylights out of Vista?News
Researchers Find Vulnerability in Windows Vista
A security vendor says a flaw in Windows Vista that may let an attacker run unauthorized code on a system.Reviews
New MacBook Pro Boot Camp Gaming Benchmarks
As expected, the new MacBook Pro's 9600M GT video processor does slightly better than expected boosting the system's real-world game performance.News
Microsoft Restyles Games For Windows Live, Adds Downloads
Microsoft's Windows-based gaming service gets a long overdue facelift and the promise of downloadable trailers, demos, and add-on game content to follow shortly.News
Is Microsoft Biting Its Own Hand with Windows Live?
Microsoft will add Facebook-like features to Windows Live over the next few months. How will Microsoft business partners feel about this?News
Microsoft Revamps Windows Live: Adds Services to Socialize, Unify Web
Microsoft has unveiled several new and revised Windows Live web services, offering tools for managing all aspects of your digital life including accounts at several popular social networking and community sites.How-To