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Microsoft returns with its “Ultimate Steal” promotion for college students

by Jodie Andrefski on Mar 2, 2009 at 03:03 PM

Microsoft is back again with its Ultimate Steal promotion for anyone attending a U.S. educational institution and actively enrolled in at least a half course credit.  You have to be able to provide an .edu email address to complete the purchase as well. It looks like the price is the… Continue Reading »

Microsoft Windows 7 Beta Build 7000 in screenshots

by Robert Nelson on Jan 14, 2009 at 01:12 PM

As many of you already know, Microsoft had announced during CES that it was publicly opening up the beta of Windows 7.  Given that, I could not wait to download, install, and begin to check it out.  After all, I did have a spare partition that was just begging for… Continue Reading »

Dell adds Windows XP, Ubuntu options on Inspiron Mini 12

by Robert Nelson on Dec 17, 2008 at 04:44 PM

Dell has added a few new options when it comes to the operating system on the Inspiron Mini 12.  Previously the Mini 12 was available only with Windows Vista.  Now, users can now also choose between Ubuntu 8.04.1 or Windows XP.  As for pricing, the Ubuntu based model begins at… Continue Reading »

Microsoft to offer free virus protection

by Shawn Ingram on Nov 19, 2008 at 03:39 PM

You’d think that with all the viruses, malware, spyware and what not on Windows, Microsoft would offer some sort of protection.  Well, actually it does, currently the service costs $49.95 per year and is called Microsoft Live OneCare.  It’s one of the many things Microsoft has that’s easy to forget… Continue Reading »

Dell Inspiron Mini 12 now available in the US, priced from $549

by Robert Nelson on Nov 14, 2008 at 03:20 PM

Dell has officially made their latest Inspiron Mini available in the US.  Customers can now visit Dell and purchase the Inspiron Mini 12, but sadly the configurations seem a little limited and may not be ideal for everyone.  Dell is offering the Inspiron Mini 12 in three configurations, which begin… Continue Reading »

Windows 3.x reaches end of life

by Robert Nelson on Nov 5, 2008 at 05:05 PM

Most recently we were seeing plenty of fuss over the coming end of Windows XP, but it turns out that another, much older Windows OS has finally been discontinued.  Yup, Windows 3.x licensing has been officially discontinued as of this past November 1. I am sure it is pretty safe… Continue Reading »

Vista showing its worth

by Christian Milsom on Nov 4, 2008 at 04:20 PM

The latest data released by Microsoft has revealed some interesting truths regarding Vista, XP and security.  Nearly every possible aspect of Vista has been attacked, and it’s been labeled as a failure by many who continue to use XP and campaign for continued support.  However, data released in the Microsoft… Continue Reading »

Who’s On Crack in tech: Halloween edition

by JG Mason on Oct 31, 2008 at 01:42 PM

Each year we are offered tricks and treats by tech companies.  Some products turn out better than we hope and some far worse than we ever imagined.  For this Halloween Who’s on Crack, let’s take a look at who has offered more treats than tricks. As promised, I am not… Continue Reading »

Microsoft takes centerstage with Windows 7, web-based office application

by Arnold Zafra on Oct 30, 2008 at 06:22 AM

At the 2-day Microsoft sponsored Professional Developers Conference which started yesterday, Microsoft gave a sneak peak at its upcoming Windows 7 OS as well as a preview of its newest take on cloud computing via a web-based application of its Microsoft Office application - Word, Excel, PowerPoint and OneNote. Microsoft… Continue Reading »

Dell introduces the next up in their line of sleek netbooks: the Inspiron Mini 12

by Jodie Andrefski on Oct 27, 2008 at 01:24 PM

So, Dell comes out with a new netbook.  At first, the Mini 12 was just a rumor, but it is all official.  It comes complete with a 12-inch display (up from their earlier Mini 9 model), although it is pretty much geared for the same crowd.  According to Dell, it… Continue Reading »

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