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According to multiple sources close to Microsoft, the gold build of Windows 7 is set to be available on July 10, while the RTM, or release to manufacturing, is set to be available on July 13.  Unfortunately, Microsoft has not made any official statements, so this is just a rumor… Continue Reading »

We all know that Microsoft has a habit of taking some of the ideas that Apple put into Mac OS X and putting them into Windows.  Just look at Spotlight and the Search in the start menu.  Windows 7 even takes a few cues from the Dock in OS X,… Continue Reading »

Yesterday Microsoft announced the official pricing for Windows 7, and beginning today users can pre-order the operating system from Amazon.  Those choosing to pre-order can expect to receive their copy of Windows 7 when it is officially released on October 22, 2009, that is if you choose “release-date delivery” at… Continue Reading »

It’s that time again.  Welcome to the weird wired world of technology.  Can’t find a plug for that laptop or television or one of the other million chargers you have sitting around?  There’s a wall for that.  While you’ve got your computer plugged in, fire up Microsoft’s latest Internet Explorer. … Continue Reading »

If you log on the Microsoft Office website, you will get to view a newly posted trailer for the company’s 2010 version of the productivity software.  The trailer teases out the features to expect from the newest Office suite.  Besides viewing the trailer, you can also sign up to get… Continue Reading »

In a continuation of the anti-trust skirmishes that Microsoft is facing, it seems they have decided to lose the battle in hopes of still winning the war.  In a confidential memo leaked to Cnet News originally intended for PC makers, it is made clear that Windows 7 will in fact… Continue Reading »

When running on Windows, it’s usually a bad idea to surf the Internet without some sort of virus protection.  For most people, this means buying software from McAfee or Symantec, both of which make billions of dollars selling security suites that include virus protection.  Microsoft looks to be taking them… Continue Reading »

Looks like a Best Buy memo got leaked, and in it we can see both their real opinion of Microsoft Vista, as well as their pricing plans for upcoming Windows 7. Gotta love the second line, where it says that Windows 7 “isn’t just a Vista that works” (tell us… Continue Reading »

Amazon has a tendency to write up listings of announced, but unavailable products.  Sometimes they let a few features slip, which always pleases the public but probably drives the company crazy.  Today, it was noticed on Amazon’s listing about possible game and app support.  Take a look at the description… Continue Reading »

Microsoft has certainly been the charmer at E3 this year.  People went gaga over their new Project Natal (as well they should!), they announced a way to deliver movies in 1080p format…no disks and no waiting for download.  And also, they worked with the uber-social networking site of the time,… Continue Reading »