APC - Tagged Articles - Windows 7

OnLive Desktop puts Windows 7 on your iPad for free... but when is it coming to Australia?

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 16:59:08 +1000

Launching on the US App Store last week, OnLive Desktop streams a fully fledged virtualised instance of Windows 7 (with Microsoft Office) directly to your iPad.

Microsoft set to go 'hands off' with Kinect for Windows launching Feb 1 for US$249

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 18:19:03 +1000

Steve Ballmer's performance at Microsoft's final CES opening keynote this year may have been roundly criticised by the media, but Kinect for PCs stands to make huge waves.

Windows 8 Memory Tricks: Microsoft's all-new Task Manager

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 14:57:19 +1000

We pull apart Windows 8's Dev Preview bit by bit to reveal what's under the hood of Microsoft's bold next step: here we look at the all-new Task Manager.

Windows 8 Memory Tricks: Hands On with the Developer Preview

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 06:00:00 +1000

We pull apart Windows 8 bit by bit to reveal what's under the hood of Microsoft's bold next step.

Is Windows 8 doomed to be "largely irrelevant" on the desktop?

Tue, 06 Dec 2011 16:57:11 +1000

With its touch-friendly focus and new Metro UI, it's clear Windows 8 is Microsoft's play for the tablet market. But what's the appeal for traditional desktop users?

Windows 8 striking back at Apple's dominance in the post-PC landscape

Thu, 24 Nov 2011 06:00:00 +1000

Microsoft's cavalry is on the offensive, with Windows 8 and Ultrabooks on track to challenge Steve Jobs' post-PC legacy.

Worth the money? Fujitsu STYLISTIQ Q550 review

Sun, 16 Oct 2011 06:00:00 +1000

Fujitsu delivers an executive-class tablet, but should you pull out your wallet?

While we wait for Win 8: Gigabyte S1080 review

Sat, 17 Sep 2011 06:00:00 +1000

Fighting valiantly against its limitations, the S1080 does what it can to make Windows 7 work on a tablet via touch.

Is this the perfect HTPC? Acer Revo 100 review

Thu, 11 Aug 2011 09:05:36 +1000

Thinner than the average Stephen King novel at just 29mm, this has to be the slimmest HTPC we've ever tested, not to mention the slickest.

iPad on steroids? ASUS Eee Slate EP121 review

Thu, 28 Jul 2011 09:00:00 +1000

Say hello to the iPad's big brother. It looks a little like all the other tablets on the market, but it's actually a full Windows 7 PC in disguise.

Can't wait for Windows 8? Evolve 3 Maestro S (Oak Trail) tablet review

Mon, 04 Jul 2011 08:00:00 +1000

The first Windows tablet with decent battery life, the Evolve 3 Maestro S just might offer the best Windows tablet experience until Win 8.

Steve Ballmer's slip of the tongue: "expect to hear a lot about Windows 8"

Tue, 24 May 2011 14:30:51 +1000

Microsoft has up until now specifically avoided naming the next release of Windows, but in a speech to developers in Japan Steve Ballmer let the cat out of the bag.

Up n' Atom: Intel's Oak Trail to disrupt tablets as we know them

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 13:47:37 +1000

Today Intel confirmed its sweeping Atom tablet strategy, with the new Oak Trail CPU set to power more than 35 tablets and hybrid device designs, shipping from next month.

Acer unveils multi-fangled new Iconia tablet range from $499 to $2,499

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 18:09:19 +1000

With a geeky, tongue-in-cheek Star Trek themed product launch, Acer today brought us into "First Contact with Acer Iconia technology." So what does that mean for you?

Windows 7 Service Pack 1 is out today, but do you care?

Wed, 23 Feb 2011 14:31:49 +1000

There was a time not long ago when a Service Pack release was itself an event (ie. Vista), but Microsoft's casual release of Windows 7 SP1 today shows how much times have changed.

Acer releases $449 dual-boot Windows-Android netbook

Wed, 21 Jul 2010 09:43:30 +1000

Acer’s new Aspire One D260 goes on sale this week, with the $449 netbook offering the best of both worlds – it can boot into both Windows 7 and Android 2.1.

First Windows 8 snippets "leak" out from Microsoft

Tue, 29 Jun 2010 07:48:23 +1000

A confidential presentation gives us some clues as to what to expect from the next version of Microsoft's desktop operating system. But are they true or false?

Microsoft unveils free app upgrades for Win 7 users

Mon, 28 Jun 2010 09:00:00 +1000

Microsoft is celebrating selling seven copies a second of Windows 7 by releasing a bunch of free app upgrades.

Microsoft leads off Windows 7 gaming campaign with Fable 3

Wed, 23 Jun 2010 11:30:00 +1000

Remember using your PC for games? Apparently, those days are here again as Microsoft tries to gee up the Windows 7 gaming market

Windows 7 Service Pack 1 goes public beta next month

Tue, 08 Jun 2010 10:18:00 +1000

It might not be packed with new stuff, but next month's public beta is a major step for Windows 7 acceptance in the business arena

MSI WindPad slates: choose Windows + Intel, or Android + Nvidia

Mon, 31 May 2010 23:41:33 +1000

Another two touchscreen tablets join the iPad wanna-be race, with MSI putting a dollar each way on Windows and Android for its 10 inch slates.

Firefox 4 hits beta next month, launches in November

Fri, 14 May 2010 12:00:00 +1000

The fourth-gen browser will be faster, available in 64-bit edition, faster, sport a streamlined UI, faster, better for Windows 7 – oh, and faster.

Windows 7 to XP downgraders getting the boot

Tue, 11 May 2010 20:32:22 +1000

Buyers of Windows 7 will soon be unable to do the up/downgrade shuffle to Windows XP as Microsoft changes the license conditions.

‘Product Key Cards’ are Office 2010’s hidden catch

Wed, 05 May 2010 08:00:00 +1000

Microsoft is offering substantial discounts for its disc-free Product Card Keys compared to the boxed retail editions of Office 2010, but there’s a catch for the unwary...

Dell revs up laptop family with Inspiron 15R

Fri, 30 Apr 2010 17:53:16 +1000

Slim stylish notebooks pack Core i3 and Core i5 engines into brushed aluminium chassis starting at $949.

Microsoft axes ‘Courier’ tablet as HP rethinks Slate

Fri, 30 Apr 2010 09:03:55 +1000

Microsoft cancels its revolutionary twin-screen tablet project while HP hedges on the future of its Windows-powered Slate following yesterday’s purchase of Palm and the WebOS.

Palm WebOS to become HP’s consumer OS for slates, netbooks?

Thu, 29 Apr 2010 15:50:13 +1000

HP will “invest heavily” in WebOS as a mainstream OS for tablets, netbooks and phones in an attempt to win back its mobile mojo.

Windows Live Messenger 2010 gets social, runs on iPhone but not XP

Thu, 29 Apr 2010 14:44:20 +1000

The next version of Microsoft’s instant messaging app, part of ‘Wave 4’ of the Windows Live services, evolves into “a companion for your social networks” but unfriends XP.

Microsoft releases public preview of Windows Home Server 2.0

Thu, 29 Apr 2010 04:00:00 +1000

Now available for download, Microsoft’s second-edition home server OS moves to a 64-bit platform and sports remote media streaming over the Web plus a streamlined UI.

Your next TV: will it run Android or Windows..?

Wed, 28 Apr 2010 11:49:22 +1000

Microsoft releases its stripped-down Windows 7 Embedded edition to run TV sets and set-top boxes, while Samsung talks up ‘Google TVs’ powered by Android. Get ready for the TV OS...

Windows 7 powers Microsoft profits up 35%

Sat, 24 Apr 2010 09:59:00 +1000

As businesses start to upgrade to Windows 7, Microsoft's revenue curve gets steeper as the bucks roll in.

Microsoft offers free Fix-It on XP, Vista

Wed, 21 Apr 2010 13:55:00 +1000

The self-healing power of Windows 7 is now available for those with older Microsoft operating systems

Back to ‘boom times’ for the PC?

Fri, 16 Apr 2010 08:00:00 +1000

Global PC shipments jumped by 24% in the first quarter of the year, with 79 million desktops, notebooks and netbooks sold around the world.

Microsoft winding down support for Vista

Wed, 14 Apr 2010 10:47:58 +1000

It’s the beginning of the end for Windows Vista, as Microsoft closes down support for the original non-service pack edition of the beleaguered OS.

Windows 7 Service Pack 1 leaks - no surprises so far

Mon, 12 Apr 2010 21:35:00 +1000

Screenshots of the first Service Pack for Windows 7 show that, so far, its just an accumulation of patches - which most users should already be on top of.

HP Slate: leaked specs and pricing!

Tue, 06 Apr 2010 19:25:24 +1000

The touchscreen HP Slate is gearing up to go head-to-head with Apple’s iPad, according to the slick video demo and an allegedly leaked PowerPoint slide…

Melbourne college in 1100-seat Win7 migration

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 17:21:01 +1000

APC journalist James Bannan has upgraded his school's 1100-PC network to Windows 7 and describes the challenges and benefits.

Microsoft: “Stick with 32-bit for Office 2010”

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 22:00:00 +1000

Even if you’re running 64-bit Windows 7 most users will have little reason to install the forthcoming Office 2010 suite in 64-bit mode, says Microsoft.

Windows 7 sells 90 million copies

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 16:14:00 +1000

Microsoft basks in the success of a job well done, but is Windows 7 on USB memory sticks next for the software giant?

Windows 7 Release Candidate nears its use-by date

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 14:40:40 +1000

Still running Windows 7 Release Candidate? From Monday the OS will automatically shut down every two hours, taking any unsaved work with it.

XP apps not happy on Windows 7

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 08:39:00 +1000

Two-thirds of companies shifting from XP to Windows 7 had issues, a study finds.

New Windows update bluescreening PCs

Mon, 15 Feb 2010 08:45:00 +1000

The latest batch of Windows Updates are causing problems for some users resulting in blue-screens and panic.

Windows 7 gets tough new anti-piracy checks

Fri, 12 Feb 2010 12:25:00 +1000

The latest raft of Windows 7 patches will bring one that rings home to Microsoft more often to check your copy is legit.

Weird: Windows 7 is really Windows 10

Wed, 10 Feb 2010 17:37:03 +1000

By our count, Windows 7 should actually be Windows 10… did Microsoft avoid it so as not to look like it was trailing OS X?

Windows 7 RC users, come in, your time is almost up

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 00:53:50 +1000

PC users still kicking back with their free copy of Windows 7 (aka the Release Candidate) now have a month left to play until they need to up (or down) grade

Microsoft rakes in demonic profits on Windows 7: $6.66 billion

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 10:48:00 +1000

Windows 7 battery wobble alarms users

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 10:35:00 +1000

Asus release world’s first dual-core Atom netbook

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 08:10:00 +1000

On the eve of the Apple tablet, HP offers info on its "Slate"

Wed, 27 Jan 2010 08:00:00 +1000

HP offers up a few more tidbits on the Slate unveiled at CES.

Windows 7 Service Pack 1 soon to break cover?

Wed, 06 Jan 2010 08:16:02 +1000

Windows 7 may barely be settled-in on your hard disk drive but, already, Microsoft coders are beavering away at a major update.

Microsoft introduces ‘browser shuffle’ ballot in Windows 7

Tue, 08 Dec 2009 18:44:50 +1000

Microsoft will revise its ‘browser ballot’ Web browser installation routine for European editions of Windows 7 and present the top five browsers in a random order.

Intel releases new Windows 7 TRIM firmware for its SSDs

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 08:00:00 +1000

New firmware probably won't kill Windows 7, you first.

Windows 7 hit by black screen of death

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 08:46:00 +1000

The last set of Windows patch updates seem to be causing trouble for some users, possibly "millions" according to one company.

CrunchPad crashes to the ground

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 22:38:18 +1000

Just two weeks away from launch where it would be shown running Windows 7 and Google Chrome OS, the long-awaited and highly anticipated CrunchPad goes belly-up...

Australia gets Windows 7 Family Pack for $249

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 10:19:18 +1000

The Windows 7 Family Pack, containing three licences for Windows 7 Home Premium, will go on sale in Australia tomorrow for $249.

Microsoft targets Windows 8 for 2012

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 16:04:49 +1000

Microsoft wants to stick to the three-year OS development track, with the latest roadmap showing Windows 8 due for release around 2012. Did the Mayans know something we don't?

Windows Home Server gets Power Pack 3 update next week

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:00:00 +1000

Got Windows 7 on your PCs and a Windows Home Server box sitting in the corner? Then you’ll want to grab the Power Pack 3 update as soon as it’s released next week.

Advertising coming to your Windows 7 desktop theme

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 08:00:00 +1000

Big-name companies may soon be able to place adverts on the Windows 7 desktop thanks to a marketing-friendly initiative from Microsoft

Psst: want a Dell Mini 9 netbook with inbuilt unlocked 3G modem for $549?

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 11:00:00 +1000

It’s not the newest netbook on the market but at $549 with an inbuilt and unlocked 3G modem the pint-sized Mini 9 is a pretty sweet deal...

Intel preps new home server designs for Atom

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 16:00:00 +1000

January could see a new wave of compact mini-servers marrying second-gen Atom chips to Windows Home Server systems.

Windows 7 NOT a Mac rip-off, says Microsoft

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 13:55:00 +1000

A lot of tech sites were reporting an admission from Microsoft that it was "inspired by" Mac OS X. That's not the case according to an actual Windows 7 designer.

Office 2010 Beta 2 and Office Web Apps set for public release this week

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 12:56:43 +1000

Microsoft will release public beta editions of Office 2010 and the online Office Web Apps components this coming Wednesday.

No joke: get Nero 9 for free!

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 21:27:00 +1000

Nero's long-lived disc-burning/content-creating/platter-spinning DVD tool has been stripped back, with the latest Lite version available for free.

Intel gears up for Atom app store

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 16:49:56 +1000

Intel releases Software Development Kit for creating apps to be distributed through an ‘Atom app store’ for Windows and Moblin devices.

Windows 7 hits 4% penetration rate in PC market

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 07:00:00 +1000

Windows 7 is removing the bad taste Vista left in the mouths of consumers.

Super-thin Dell Adamo XPS makes Aussie debut at $2,499

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 04:00:00 +1000

We've oh-so-briefly gotten our paws on Dell’s anorexic Adamo XPS: the world’s thinnest ever laptop, but maybe also the most expensive laptop never to actually be used on your lap?

DEAL HUNTER: $796, Core 2 Duo, Win 7 notebook

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 11:36:14 +1000

IN BRIEF | We spotted a good bargain on a well specced -- and well priced -- Core 2 Duo notebook that qualifies for a Windows 7 upgrade.

IN PICTURES: Zut alors! Inside the Windows Cafe in Paris

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 15:18:12 +1000

In what may well be the weirdest promotional strategy ever, Microsoft has opened a Windows Café in the heart of Paris. APC takes you on a tour.

Acer unveils notebook with 3D display

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 14:05:00 +1000

Acer's new Aspire 5378DG is the company's first 3D notebook.

Dell launches "long lasting" Inspiron 13z notebook

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 13:10:00 +1000

Dell lets Inspiron 13z loose in Australia with claims of loooong battery life.

Upgrading to Windows 7? Check the compatibility site

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 13:00:00 +1000

If you're thinking of upgrading to Windows 7 but haven't started yet, you can check your software and hardware on a Microsoft site to see if your PC can enter Win 7th heaven

Lenovo goes quad-core

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 15:40:00 +1000

Lenovo has unveiled a hot new Core 2 Quad iMac competitor, plus its first Core i7 notebooks.

Vista: goodbye and good riddance!

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 15:46:53 +1000

Almost three years to the day of its debut, Windows Vista is shunted off the stage to make way for Windows 7. What won’t you miss about the much-maligned OS?

Super-thin Dell Adamo XPS breaks cover

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 13:58:32 +1000

Following a surprise appearance at last week’s Windows 7 launch, more details are revealed about the unique design of Dell’s ultra-thin Adamo XPS.

Apple makes a play for Windows 7 upgraders

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 19:54:49 +1000

Boot Camp update to deliver full Windows 7 compatibility, while new TV ads target Windows XP users as potential switchers.

Windows 7 Family Pack for Australia is a “possibility”, concedes Microsoft

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 17:37:46 +1000

Microsoft Australia’s Windows 7 chief responds to consumer anger over its decision not to offer the discount three-licence Windows 7 Family Pack available in other countries.

Microsoft: don’t trust us about Windows 7 security

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 16:40:54 +1000

Microsoft admits that its new TV advertisements about the security features of Windows 7 are potentially misleading, saying users “can get better guidance at retail or on the Web”.

Windows 7 launches, world fails to end

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 08:00:00 +1000

Somehow, civilisation makes it through the WIndows 7 launch unscathed, but there was the odd stumble along the way

Microsoft's online store now selling PCs and third party apps

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 08:00:00 +1000

Other things are afoot from Microsoft today, besides the launch of Windows 7, its US online store has had a major makeover and now offers PCs and software from other publishers

Microsoft turns to Twitter for quick Windows 7 support

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 08:00:00 +1000

If you're having trouble with an aspect of Windows 7 then you can turn to Twitter to get some rapid response from Microsoft techs.

Acer to launch Atom-powered Windows Home Server in Australia

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 18:47:31 +1000

Acer’s cute’n’compact Aspire easyStore AH340 Windows Home Server box gets a local launch in early 2010.

LIVE: Windows 7 launch

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 09:49:15 +1000

APC is at the Microsoft Windows 7 launch this morning -- but you can be too, with a live video feed.

HP’s Windows Home Server systems finally reach Australia

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 14:34:14 +1000

Just in time for tomorrow’s Windows 7 launch, HP’s third-gen Windows Home Server boxes touch down – starting with a nimble 1TB Atom system for $599.

Office 2010 gets free ad-supported ‘Starter Edition’

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 12:00:00 +1000

The new Office 2010 Starter Edition will be free forever, pledges Microsoft, as long as you can put up with advertisements running in cut-down versions of Word and Excel.

Firefox designer slams ‘pick your browser’ option in Windows 7

Sun, 18 Oct 2009 17:22:04 +1000

Microsoft’s ‘browser ballot’ for European editions of Windows 7 ranks Safari and Chrome before Firefox on the menu. Apple and Google seem happy, but not Mozilla...

Microsoft: “No Windows 7 Family Pack for Australia”

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 15:11:50 +1000

Windows 7 launches next week, but don’t go looking for the three-licence Family Pack edition – Microsoft has confirmed this won’t be offered to its Australian customers.

Windows 7 launch to have “minimal impact on PC growth”

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 12:25:49 +1000

Tech analyst firm Gartner predicts no mistletoe delight for Microsoft this Christmas, but forecasts a rapid take-up of Windows 7 next year.

Big patch day for all Windows versions, including 7

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 22:45:51 +1000

Windows 7 gets its first patches and its not even officially out yet as a monster bundle of fixes and updates hit the net today.

Microsoft backs out of Family Guy / Windows 7 sponsorship

Sat, 03 Oct 2009 07:00:00 +1000

Jokes about on deaf people, the Holocaust, feminine hygiene and incest were “not a fit with the Windows brand.”

From today, anti-virus is free, says Microsoft

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 10:58:46 +1000

The free anti-malware shield for Windows XP, Vista and 7 goes live today, replacing OneCare (and Windows Defender) as a simplified and streamlined solution.

Microsoft opens ‘Windows Cafe’ in Paris

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 23:59:08 +1000

Drop in for some coffee, a croissant and free Wi-Fi, and you can get a side serve of Windows 7...

Asus unveils quad-core Core i7 notebooks for gaming and multimedia

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 13:57:18 +1000

Intel’s newest Core i7 quad-core notebook chip is barely out of the oven but Asus is already serving it up in a pair of 16 inch mobile monsters which redline at 2.8GHz.

Netgear unveils new $399 home NAS box

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 22:18:41 +1000

The two-bay Stora takes aim at home media collections with centralised storage, backup, local sharing and remote access.

Is HP’s third-gen Windows Home Server box headed for Australia?

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 10:10:25 +1000

With stacks of shiny new kit prepped to launch alongside Windows 7, we might finally get to see HP’s new – and ironically, more Mac-friendly – Windows Home Server box.

AMD debuts US$99 quad-core CPU

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 09:16:43 +1000

With its US$99 Athlon II X4, AMD seeks to change the price-performance ratio for desktop PCs.

HP revs up netbooks with Nvidia Ion-powered Mini 311

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 00:12:54 +1000

Intel’s Atom CPU mates up with Nvida’s GeForce 9400M GPU in the 11.6 inch Mini 311, which is set for an October release running Windows 7.

Acer announces first wave of Windows 7 touchscreen PCs

Thu, 10 Sep 2009 16:40:20 +1000

Beginning its roll-out of Windows 7 systems, Acer is betting on the ‘multi-touch’ UI as a key selling point for desktops and laptops alike.

Have a Windows 7 launch house party, score a free copy

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 15:25:00 +1000

If you have a weird affinity for your operating system, and are prepared to rent your soul to Microsoft, why not get your mates round to celebrate the launch of Windows 7?

Touchscreen laptops queue up for Windows 7 launch

Wed, 19 Aug 2009 09:00:00 +1000

Touch might not be such a big feature on big screen computers, but the notebook market is getting ready to tempt Windows 7 users

Windows 7 may slow PC sales

Tue, 18 Aug 2009 14:50:15 +1000

Vista may have been a groaning, hefty beast needing fast hardware, but Windows 7's snappy performance on older computers has the computer industry worried.

Microsoft shuts the doors on Windows 7 pirates

Mon, 10 Aug 2009 23:33:00 +1000

Last week we reported on Windows 7 being pirated in the wild. This week, Microsoft and Lenovo are trying to repair the damage, locking out pirates.

Microsoft shows off first Windows 7 hardware

Mon, 10 Aug 2009 23:30:00 +1000

Even we find it hard to get excited about a mouse and keyboard set but, hey, this one has the "Compatible with Windows 7" logo on it.

Microsoft fires Windows Embedded straight at Chrome OS

Mon, 10 Aug 2009 23:18:00 +1000

The pint-sized ‘Windows Embedded’ OS is set to join its desktop and smartphone cousins in Microsoft’s war against ‘little Linux’ distros such as Android and Mobilin.

Windows 7 Touch demo shows no soul

Tue, 04 Aug 2009 20:35:00 +1000

A recent video of Windows 7 in action on a touch notebook shows a desperate lack of innovation from Microsoft -- is there any hope?

Windows 7 “made for multicore”

Tue, 04 Aug 2009 14:49:59 +1000

Intel and Microsoft work together to fine-tune Windows 7 so it can take advantage of multicore and multithreading processors.

First Look: HP’s Mini 5101 ‘business class’ netbook

Fri, 31 Jul 2009 16:11:15 +1000

HP amps up the netbook recipe with a larger keyboard, bigger (and faster) hard drive and optional SSD, high-res HD display and inbuilt 3G modem.

OffiSync makes Microsoft Office and Google Docs play nice

Thu, 30 Jul 2009 23:15:00 +1000

Free plug-in for Microsoft Office goes beyond file syncing between your hard drive and the Google Docs cloud, with tricks like support for collaboration and Google Image Search.

No more Money for Microsoft

Thu, 30 Jul 2009 21:30:00 +1000

Microsoft has pulled the plug on its Money personal finance program, adding yet another title to Redmond’s software deadpool.

Windows 7 free-for-all till 2010

Wed, 29 Jul 2009 21:51:45 +1000

There's no rush to buy Windows 7, it seems -- Microsoft says the release candidate will keep working through till 2010.

Windows 7 gaming: will it hit the spot?

Wed, 29 Jul 2009 21:41:00 +1000

Gamers fled Windows Vista in droves thanks to at-launch performance and driver issues. Has Windows 7 fixed the problem?

Windows 7 product activation cracked already

Wed, 29 Jul 2009 21:28:00 +1000

In what promises to be a very long-running battle, crackers have already found a way around the product activation in Windows 7

Windows 7 is ready to roll as code gets RTM sign-off

Thu, 23 Jul 2009 10:53:08 +1000

Microsoft overnight blessed the latest build of Windows 7 for ‘release to manufacture’, reaching a milestone in its efforts to push the memory of Vista far behind.

Intel's second-gen solid-state drives: faster, cheaper and ready for Windows 7

Wed, 22 Jul 2009 14:33:31 +1000

New SSDs still top out at 160GB but the move to a 34nm process halves the cost while doubling write performance. Yeah, we can live with that...

Countdown: Windows 7 to RTM in the next two weeks

Wed, 22 Jul 2009 12:09:39 +1000

Microsoft outlines the timetable for when developers, PC builders and businesses will get the final code for Windows 7, with August 6th as the last possible date for RTM.

Microsoft confirms Windows 7 Family Pack

Wed, 22 Jul 2009 11:17:28 +1000

While staying mum on pricing, Microsoft has revealed that a ‘family pack’ edition of Windows 7 will allow Home Premium to be installed on three PCs.

Sneak Peak: New Firefox UI for Windows

Tue, 21 Jul 2009 23:59:12 +1000

The Firefox team is tinkering with the browser’s Windows UI ahead of next year’s 5.7 update. These screenshots give you a first look at their ideas for the redesign...

Windows Home Server gets ready for Windows 7

Sat, 18 Jul 2009 15:02:37 +1000

The newly-released ‘Power Pack 3’ beta for Windows Home Server adds support for Windows 7 libraries and other features of the forthcoming OS, as well as better backup for netbooks.

Windows 7 will just work: Microsoft

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 17:43:00 +1000

Microsoft has promised the compatibility nightmares when Vista came out won't be repeated with Windows 7.

Microsoft to open retail stores this year

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 10:38:19 +1000

The first Microsoft store will open in time for the Windows 7 launch this October – with some located “right next door to Apple stores”, the company promises.

Will Gazelle gazump Google OS?

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 17:55:00 +1000

Microsoft's plans for domination of the netbook market face a growing challenge from Google's pipsqueak OS

Will Windows 7 be a hit or a miss?

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 19:51:41 +1000

Two new reports contain starkly contrasting forecasts for Windows 7. They can’t both be right...

Microsoft set to release Windows 7 this month

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 14:17:40 +1000

With Windows 7 set to be finalised this week, business customers will get the fresh-baked OS by the end of this month – almost three months before its public debut.

Windows 7 - don't believe the type

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 15:35:00 +1000

ClearType has long been a feature of Windows and evolved over the various OSes since Millennium -- find out what has changed in the Windows 7 version.

Is Windows 7 in the Family Way?

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 12:45:00 +1000

Some "casually" left text in a post-release candidate beta of Windows 7 suggest a family pack is on the way.

Windows 7 not looking hot to the IT crowd

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 09:25:00 +1000

While the consumer market seems keen on jumping on the Windows 7 bandwagon, the people with the big money are sticking to XP

Beta the devil you know: Windows 7 needs a patch

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 10:40:00 +1000

Windows 7 RC users may have tracked down the missing Movie Maker, but a quick update is needed to keep using it.

Looks like Windows 7 will shift a few copies

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 11:40:00 +1000

Looking around online stores, Windows 7 is rocketing to the top of the sales charts as users pre-order their copies while its going cheap

You know where you can stick your Windows 7?

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 12:20:00 +1000

DVDs are so last century and downloads, well we don't all have great broadband, so how can Microsoft get Windows 7 to the netbooking masses? Could a cute little stick do the trick?

Windows 7 is free, well kind of

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 11:25:00 +1000

Windows 7 pricing details are out and its a mix of the good, bad and indifferent for the world's Windows-using PC owners

Windows 7: now easier to open!

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 09:33:46 +1000

Microsoft has added another bullet point its brag list of Great Things in Windows 7 – the redesigned box containing the OS can be opened without needing an instruction sheet!

Microsoft releases free beta of Security Essentials software

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 20:04:43 +1000

Now in public beta phase, Microsoft Security Essentials will not only replace the OneCare security suite but also deep-six Windows Defender.

Windows 7 gets a new look

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 17:20:00 +1000

The latest leaks of Windows 7 pre-release code show a new desktop background. While unlikely to be the final version, its always good to look at something different

Test your PC for its Windows 7-handling skills

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 12:30:00 +1000

If you've sat out the Windows 7 testing bun-fight, you can now check your system to see how it will cope with the demands of Windows 7 with Microsoft's Upgrade Advisor.

Archos unveils sleek Archos 9 Windows 7 tablet PC

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 14:30:00 +1000

Archos 9 tablet/netbook will be among the first to run Windows 7.

Windows 7 pricing, the haggling begins

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 14:05:00 +1000

At every level of retail, the knives are out as customers look for their pound of flesh from Microsoft in the new era of OS pricing

Windows 7 won't come with web browser in Europe

Fri, 12 Jun 2009 08:40:00 +1000

Due to the constant badgering, massive fines and threatening noises coming out the European Union, no browser will be installed when the new OS launches in October.

Windows 7 takes a final leak

Fri, 12 Jun 2009 08:30:00 +1000

For the last time, until Windows 8 comes along, we bring news about a new leaked version of the Windows 7 code.

Microsoft preps public beta of free ‘Morro’ security software for Windows 7

Thu, 11 Jun 2009 15:29:09 +1000

Free software will protect against malware such as viruses, spyware, rootkits and trojans, but won’t be bundled with the OS.

Windows 7 won't save the hardware market

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 12:40:00 +1000

After the Windows Vista "dear partners - everyone will rush out and buy your new PCs" debacle. Microsoft is taking a more reserved stance on the impact Windows 7 will have.

Dell axes its Mini 12 netbook, preps 'thin and light' Mini 11 ULV?

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 00:33:44 +1000

The super-sized netbook has disappeared from several Dell sites around the world. Is the rumoured Mini 11 ‘thin and light’ ULV notebook waiting in the wings?

Apple mauls Microsoft with ‘Snow Leopard’ OS X upgrade pricing

Tue, 09 Jun 2009 07:13:53 +1000

Stepping up to Apple’s OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard will cost you half as much as Microsoft will charge for Windows 7 Home Premium, and you get you a full-featured OS too...

Selling Windows 7, this could do it!

Fri, 05 Jun 2009 16:28:00 +1000

Windows 7 needs something to spark the imagination of the buying public to help it shift... perhaps this for instance.

HOW TO: skin Windows 7 and share with your friends

Thu, 04 Jun 2009 22:40:00 +1000

Windows 7 looks pretty smart and comes with some great looking themes, but they'll last five minutes when you see what can be created by modding fans, friends or yourself.

Intel’s second-gen Atom “not validated” for Windows 7 Home Premium or higher

Thu, 04 Jun 2009 15:37:05 +1000

Windows 7 Home Premium is not “the right solution” for netbooks, says Intel, so its forthcoming Pineview processors will be tested only for Windows 7 Starter and Home Basic.

Microsoft says “Goodbye netbook, hello LCSN-PC”

Thu, 04 Jun 2009 12:39:21 +1000

“Low cost small notebook PC” is Microsoft’s laughable new tag for what everyone else calls netbooks. Whatever they’re smoking, keep it away from us.

It's official: Windows 7 to launch October 22nd

Wed, 03 Jun 2009 14:06:18 +1000

Microsoft has confirmed a late October lift-off for Windows 7, confirming the date leaked last month by a loose-lipped Acer executive.

Microsoft hardware to get Windows 7 exclusive features

Wed, 03 Jun 2009 13:10:00 +1000

What would be the point of a new OS if you couldn't flog all-new versions of your old hardware with some new bells and whistles?

Dell axes the Mini 9 netbook, the Mini 12 soon to follow?

Sat, 30 May 2009 17:47:16 +1000

It seems that Dell is dropping its first-gen Mini 9 netbook from the line-up, with the Mini 12 also for the chop due to Microsoft’s netbook restrictions for Windows 7...

Windows 7 Starter drops three-app limit

Sat, 30 May 2009 12:33:32 +1000

Microsoft confirms that the ‘netbook edition’ of Windows 7 will now be able to run more than three apps simultaneously, although other limits remain in place.

Windows 7 "Touch" Pack Revealed

Fri, 29 May 2009 11:00:00 +1000

Windows 7's big - but so far invisible - feature is Touch, lovingly demonstrated in all those Apple adverts. Now Microsoft is starting to ramp up the hype for the tactile OS.

Microsoft's Windows 7 sales pitch revealed

Tue, 26 May 2009 13:00:00 +1000

The code is nearly finished, the date is set, all Microsoft needs is to arm its sales shocktroops with a killer, secret, PowerPoint presentation, this one for instance.

Windows 7 spin kicks in as Beta 1 shuts down

Tue, 26 May 2009 09:00:00 +1000

A leaked PowerPoint deck reveals part of Microsoft’s marketing playbook as it gears up for Windows 7. Plus: Beta 1 installs will go into ‘two-hour shutdown mode’ from this Monday.

Free upgrades from Vista to Windows 7 begin June 26th

Tue, 26 May 2009 00:10:55 +1000

From next month Microsoft will offer a free copy of Windows 7 to buyers of new PCs running Vista, and in some cases XP.

No 3-app limit for netbooks; Windows 7 pricing imminent?

Mon, 25 May 2009 12:14:00 +1000

While the official mouthpiece remains firmly closed, around the edges of the Windows ecosystem, it seems things are changing on the Windows 7 front.

Microsoft revises ‘netbook’ hardware spec for Windows 7

Mon, 25 May 2009 08:00:00 +1000

Netbooks eligible to for the low-cost Windows 7 Starter edition can’t exceed a 10.2 inch screen or 1GB of RAM, although larger drives and faster processors are allowed.

Intel’s next-gen Atom platform gets HD decoder chip

Mon, 25 May 2009 07:00:00 +1000

Unable to bake its own HD-capable silicon into the forthcoming Pinetrail two-chip netbook platform, Intel taps Broadcom for an optional HD graphics decoder chip.

Win 7/Vista: Tweet in style on your desktop

Tue, 19 May 2009 23:57:00 +1000

Twitter is a great application but a rubbish site, and most Twitter apps look like spreadsheets. That is until Blu came along.

Microsoft moves Windows Mobile My Phone online backup service into open beta

Tue, 19 May 2009 11:34:10 +1000

The cloud-based My Phone service stores text messages, contacts, photos and video clips from Windows Mobile phones on the Web.

Windows 7 to be “more expensive” than Vista, XP

Tue, 19 May 2009 00:31:26 +1000

Dell has seen Microsoft’s price list for Windows 7 and the PC manufacturer isn’t happy, warning that over-pricing will cruel consumer demand for OS upgrades and new PCs.

Office 2010 ‘technical preview’ beta leaks onto BitTorrent

Mon, 18 May 2009 13:29:39 +1000

Microsoft hasn’t officially opened its preview program for Office 2010 but the beta test build has already hit the Web via BitTorrent...

Microsoft opens ‘technical preview’ beta program for Office 2010

Thu, 14 May 2009 15:45:42 +1000

Want to get your hands on the next-gen Office suite? Microsoft is now accepting public registrations for its invitation-only preview of Office 2010.

Windows 7 and Mac OS X 10.6 ‘Snow Leopard’ set for a showdown

Thu, 14 May 2009 02:08:49 +1000

Things are looking surprisingly neck-and-neck as Apple and Microsoft race towards the OS finish line, but it might not even matter who gets there first...

New Windows 7 logo revealed?

Wed, 13 May 2009 12:17:52 +1000

Leaked box shots and a closed Microsoft-only FaceBook group reveal what appears to be the new look of Windows 7.

Microsoft ditches ‘Windows Genuine Advantage’ in Windows 7

Tue, 12 May 2009 23:36:10 +1000

But you can put away that celebratory bottle of bubbly... the widely criticised anti-piracy system is just having its name changed to Windows Activation.

Give XP a fast and free Windows 7 make-over

Tue, 12 May 2009 22:59:42 +1000

The Windows 7 Transformation Pack gives XP a top-to-tail interfacelift with a fresh yet familiar result...

Windows 7 to skip RC2, go straight to RTM in August

Tue, 12 May 2009 22:30:19 +1000

Microsoft will skip a second Release Candidate for Windows 7 as it steams towards an RTM date in August ahead of an October launch.

Microsoft fires blanks at Windows 7 users

Tue, 12 May 2009 15:00:00 +1000

Today sees a fire-drill test of the Microsoft Windows Update system for Windows 7 RC users: there will be downloads but Windows Update will actually be firing blanks.

Windows 7 flaws start to show

Fri, 08 May 2009 08:40:00 +1000

Tossed like a clay target into the air, everyone is now taking potshots at the Windows 7 Release Candidate

Microsoft releases Vista Service Pack 2

Fri, 08 May 2009 08:00:00 +1000

This week isn’t all about Windows 7. Microsoft has released Vista SP2 to the members-only MSDN network. Next stop: public release (if it's not on BitTorrent beforehand).

Why Dell’s rumoured Android netbook makes sense

Fri, 08 May 2009 01:14:13 +1000

Adding Google’s Android smartphone OS to its entry-level netbook could be part of Dell’s revamp for its entire Mini family.

Windows 7 chokes interweb tubes

Thu, 07 May 2009 23:00:00 +1000

The release of the Windows 7 Release Candidate saw a huge spike in Aussie IP traffic, showing that the mass interest in Windows 7 is not just MS hot air.

First Windows 7 RC feature gets pulled

Wed, 06 May 2009 17:09:01 +1000

The Windows 7 release candidate has been live for just 24 hours, but Microsoft has already pulled one feature amidst fears it could make the new OS unsuitable for netbooks.

Windows 7 Release Candidate, get it here

Wed, 06 May 2009 16:29:00 +1000

The public release of the final Windows 7 test version is here for the world to try, will you be tempted?

Will you swing on Microsoft's Vine?

Wed, 06 May 2009 11:48:00 +1000

Banish those dirty thoughts! It's a new Twitter-competitor from Microsoft.

Four small but cool features of Windows 7

Wed, 06 May 2009 09:35:14 +1000

Besides the big-ticket features in Windows 7 Release Candidate there are plenty of small but welcome touches that makes real sense in everyday use.

Microsoft to offer XP upgrades to Windows 7, kinda sorta...

Wed, 06 May 2009 08:00:00 +1000

Users of XP will quality for a free or low-cost upgrade to Windows 7, but they won’t be able to install 7 without first nuking XP from their hard drive.

Got Windows 7? Get to know these new keyboard shortcuts!

Wed, 06 May 2009 07:00:00 +1000

Microsoft has added a dozen handy hotkeys and keystroke combos to Windows 7.

Nvidia releases GeForce drivers for Windows 7 RC1

Mon, 04 May 2009 16:00:00 +1000

Just in time for this week’s downloadfest, Nvidia has posted updated Windows 7 Release Candidate drivers for its GeForce graphics cards.

Beyond Windows 7: Geneva, Hawaii and Dublin

Mon, 04 May 2009 16:00:00 +1000

Microsoft may have dumped Vienna as the codename for Windows 7 but there’s still plenty of virtual globetrotting in Redmond’s beta labs.

Windows 7 Release Candidate blocks upgrade from pre-RC builds

Mon, 04 May 2009 11:45:27 +1000

Microsoft has rigged the new Windows 7 Release Candidate to prevent upgrades on top of the pre-RC Beta 1 build, but there’s a work-around to save you from doing the Vista shuffle.

Inside Windows 7’s virtual ‘XP Mode’

Sun, 03 May 2009 19:04:24 +1000

Microsoft won’t be bundling its virtualised XP Mode with this week’s Windows 7 Release Candidate, but here’s how to get it and what you need to know...

Windows 7 to launch October 23rd?

Sun, 03 May 2009 00:56:17 +1000

A senior exec from Acer leaks the launch date for Windows 7 as being October 23rd...

Download Windows 7 RC and keep it for a year, free

Sat, 02 May 2009 23:25:26 +1000

Microsoft will let users run the fresh-baked Windows 7 Release Candidate for a full year – through to June 2010, to be precise!

XP to remain on netbooks for one year after Windows 7 launches

Sat, 02 May 2009 20:42:03 +1000

Netbook manufacturers will be allowed to continue licensing and loading Windows XP until the end of 2010 – 12 months after Windows 7 arrives.

Windows 7 RC is out, but downloads are in the slow lane

Fri, 01 May 2009 21:05:00 +1000

MIcrosoft seems to be winning the hearts and minds battle for Windows, as the release of the official Release Candidate sees download times of weeks quoted for MSDN users

Microsoft Australia aims blowtorch at Apple

Fri, 01 May 2009 21:00:00 +1000

Microsoft is no longer shy about openly attacking Apple: it says PCs are cheaper and has the stats to prove it.

Smart Installer Pack: download Windows apps automatically

Fri, 01 May 2009 20:29:00 +1000

Just bought a new PC? What... you're dreading downloading and installing all your favorite software?

Are you compatible with Windows 7?

Wed, 29 Apr 2009 22:00:00 +1000

Actually, we mean your applications, but it does help if you're compatible too. If Windows 7 launches in October, a mutual understanding of Librans will be a plus.

No plans for ‘7Lite’ reveals vLite creator

Wed, 29 Apr 2009 16:32:56 +1000

The author of the popular nLite and vLite programs for trimming Windows XP and Vista down to size says he currently has no plans to release a similar tool for Windows 7.

Microsoft dumps Auto Play due to Conficker

Wed, 29 Apr 2009 10:30:00 +1000

The Conficker virus has prompted a rethink in Redmond, and Auto Play in Windows will be largely disabled in Windows 7 as a result.

Windows 7 to include ‘Virtual XP’ for 100% XP compatibility

Sun, 26 Apr 2009 16:11:51 +1000

Premium editions of Windows 7 will include an ‘XP mode’ for running the aged OS or individual apps directly from a Virtual PC session.

Next-gen netbooks to run best under Windows 7

Sun, 26 Apr 2009 15:17:33 +1000

Netbooks with Intel’s Atom GN40 graphics, solid state drives and 2GB of RAM will be the big winners under Windows 7.

Windows 7 Release Candidate leaked to BitTorrent

Sun, 26 Apr 2009 11:37:55 +1000

Ahead of this week’s expected debut for the Windows 7 ‘release candidate’, it seems that the RC1 edition – labelled Build 7100 – has already hit the BitTorrent network

Hands-on: Installing Windows 7 on an old laptop

Fri, 24 Apr 2009 13:50:00 +1000

A common question is "will I be able to install Windows 7 on my old PC?" We find out by digging out an old laptop and trying for ourselves.

How about a snack of Windows 7?

Thu, 23 Apr 2009 17:22:00 +1000

Microsoft is making learning your way around Windows 7 easy with some bite-size Silverlight videos using a natty snack player

Lenovo preps touchscreen ThinkPads for Windows 7

Tue, 21 Apr 2009 21:39:50 +1000

New ThinkPads will support Windows 7 multi-touch gestures and allow users to add their own customised gestures to the OS.

What would you add to Windows 8?

Tue, 21 Apr 2009 14:12:00 +1000

With Windows 7 not even have hit the streets yet, but Microsoft is looking for new blood to lead the development of Windows 8, do you fit the bill?

Microsoft names Windows 7 RC release date

Mon, 20 Apr 2009 14:29:00 +1000

Microsoft is monkeying around with its various websites again, suggesting the release date of the final-ish version of Windows 7 is close.

Around the world with Windows 7 wallpapers

Fri, 17 Apr 2009 08:00:00 +1000

Install the beta of Windows 7 for different countries and you now get a cool set of individual wallpapers -- so who's got the best scenery?

Microsoft now focused on "real world" Windows 7 install testing

Fri, 17 Apr 2009 07:35:54 +1000

Future upgrades to the release candidate version of Windows 7 are going to get more complicated as Microsoft looks for real-world feedback.

Microsoft to offer XP downgrades from Windows 7

Thu, 16 Apr 2009 22:00:00 +1000

Microsoft to offer downgrades from Windows 7 to Vista or even XP, will they stop at nothing to keep users in the Microsoft fold?

Microsoft's five big revelations

Thu, 16 Apr 2009 09:45:00 +1000

When one of Microsoft's head honchos speaks, its usually well worth a listen. Kevin Turner, Microsoft's Chief Operating Officer lists five epiphanies the company has had.

Don't get hopeful about Windows 7 on your work PC

Wed, 15 Apr 2009 10:30:00 +1000

Despite the love-in for Windows 7's stability and compatibility, businesses are still cool on taking the plunge of upgrading from XP.

Further Windows 7 features revealed

Mon, 06 Apr 2009 19:00:00 +1000

More information emerges from Microsoft about compatibility issues and features of the forthcoming Windows 7, in the form of answers to user's questions.

Microsoft launches Windows 7 developer blog

Mon, 06 Apr 2009 18:00:00 +1000

Last week Microsoft added a new blog to its army of sites offering Windows 7 information, this one is aimed at those developing software for the OS.

Surprises in store for Windows 7 launch

Fri, 03 Apr 2009 12:00:00 +1000

Microsoft still has some tricks up its sleeves to add a little jazz to the launch of its latest OS

Asus and HP netbooks to run Google Android?

Thu, 02 Apr 2009 03:23:24 +1000

Asus and HP are both looking into Google’s Android as an alternative to Windows 7 for a new wave of netbooks.

Latest Windows 7 leak shows off version features

Mon, 30 Mar 2009 16:00:00 +1000

A new build of Windows 7 leaked over the weekend, allow eager users to see the latest features as the OS approaches Release Candidate status

Windows 7 RC in May, touchscreen details revealed

Fri, 27 Mar 2009 13:00:00 +1000

While the mouse isn't an endangered species, yet - It looks like touch is could be the future of user interaction, if the Windows engineers get their way.

What you'll get in each version of Windows 7

Thu, 26 Mar 2009 04:00:00 +1000

If you are planning on picking up a copy of Windows 7, a glance at the feature tick list for the different versions will show which is the right edition for you.

Hands on with Windows 7: Jump Lists

Thu, 26 Mar 2009 01:00:00 +1000

A new feature in Windows 7 lets you make Windows jump to your command.

Windows 7 proving to be hot for gamers

Wed, 25 Mar 2009 16:00:00 +1000

Despite all the console hype, it seems PC gaming is doing just fine, thank you and Windows 7 looks to bring gamers up to date, while hardware upgrades may go the way of the dodo.

Microsoft releases Power Pack 2 update for Windows Home Server

Wed, 25 Mar 2009 00:08:42 +1000

The souped-up server OS now streams content to Windows Media Centres and Extenders, streamlines Remote Access and squashes the ‘81% backup freeze’ gremlin.

Windows 7 makes changes to searching

Tue, 24 Mar 2009 12:00:00 +1000

Federated search is a common term in big business, with its billions of items of data, but now it comes to the personal desktop, courtesy of Windows 7

Features quietly go M.I.A. from Windows 7

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 11:40:00 +1000

While much of the focus is about what's new in Windows 7, its worth taking a look to see what has vanished from previous editions.

Which browser do you want to use today?

Thu, 19 Mar 2009 23:02:15 +1000

With IE8 released and Google Chrome battling against Firefox and a host of niche browsers, what will you install on your Windows 7 desktop?

Hands-on with Windows 7: Properties

Thu, 19 Mar 2009 11:00:00 +1000

In our first look at Windows 7, we took a peek at the main desktop changes. Now, we see what the Properties feature has to offer.

AMD updates Catalyst drivers for Windows 7

Wed, 18 Mar 2009 22:00:00 +1000

Been holding off trying out Windows 7 because you're worried about games performance from your ATI/AMD GPU? You can now breathe easy.

SPEED BOOST: Latest Windows 7 beta is faster

Tue, 17 Mar 2009 10:00:00 +1000

Something felt odd having installed the latest Windows 7 beta; it took a while - but it soon clicked that the performance has gone up a notch.

Leaked Windows 7 Release Candidate sports artistic touches

Fri, 13 Mar 2009 12:30:00 +1000

The leaked Windows 7 build 7057 is tagged "Release Candidate", suggesting that Microsoft is working furiously towards that early release. Interesting new touches in this build.

Interesting Windows 7 nuggets emerge from Microsoft

Wed, 11 Mar 2009 13:00:00 +1000

A dig around in some of Microsoft's technical forums has uncovered some interesting facts about additional Windows 7 features and tweaks that will make user's lives easier.

Windows 7 beta analysed and improved

Wed, 11 Mar 2009 07:58:17 +1000

Within days of the latest Windows 7 beta being released it has been skeletonized by a hungry pack of testers to find out what's new and improved in the rush to final code.

Yes, you can debloat Windows 7 with Microsoft's blessing

Tue, 10 Mar 2009 10:00:00 +1000

Microsoft has confirmed that if you want to choose all your own apps, you'll be able to uninstall nearly everything from Windows 7.

Netbooks could be Microsoft's revenue hope for Windows 7

Mon, 09 Mar 2009 14:00:00 +1000

With netbooks being the only kind of system making any sales headway, Microsoft will be going all out to generate revenue with Windows 7.

Win 7 to be sexier-than-Vista for business

Mon, 09 Mar 2009 13:00:00 +1000

Much of the talk about Windows 7 has been about features for home users. However, since much of Microsoft's money comes from millions of business upgrades, what's in it for them?

Microsoft pinching the pennies: no Blu-ray in Win 7

Fri, 06 Mar 2009 15:03:25 +1000

Windows 7 won't be able to play Blu-ray movies without third-party software support.

Windows 7 should get an iTunes-like app store

Fri, 06 Mar 2009 07:00:00 +1000

If Microsoft can open bricks and mortar stores, why not build one in to every copy of Windows 7?

Is Windows 7 beta better than Vista?

Thu, 05 Mar 2009 13:00:00 +1000

Some reader comments on our Windows 7 articles suggest that the OS is not as big a boost as Microsoft would have us believe. We took to Twitter to see what other people think.

2,000 Windows 7 bugs squashed, says Microsoft

Wed, 04 Mar 2009 11:00:00 +1000

NEWS ROUNDUP | A newly leaked beta of Win 7, new drivers from NVIDIA that offer more grunt under 7, and the 2,000 bugs that Microsoft reckons it has squashed thanks to beta testers

Hands-on with Windows 7: the desktop

Wed, 04 Mar 2009 10:30:00 +1000

The latest beta build of Windows 7 includes improvements that Microsoft is making over Vista. We've take a user's look at what's on offer on the desktop.

Microsoft opens 'My Phone' cloud service for Windows Mobile

Wed, 18 Feb 2009 16:07:00 +1000

New cloud-based service to sync and backup Windows Mobile phones goes live on an invite-only basis, but an open public beta will follow. Plus: how My Phone will be woven into Windows 7.

Microsoft paints Windows 7 versions as simpler than Vista

Wed, 04 Feb 2009 18:38:04 +1000

Microsoft will focus on selling just two versions of Windows 7 to customers, but don't be deceived -- four other versions are still lurking in the shadows to confuse you.

HOW TO: Install IE6 on Vista/Windows 7

Thu, 29 Jan 2009 13:00:00 +1000

Does your workplace require you to keep running IE6 despite the fact that you, um, accidentally upgraded to IE7? Here's how to install IE6 on Vista (or Windows 2000/XP) and run it alongside IE7.

How to dual boot Windows Vista and Windows 7 (Vista installed first)

Tue, 20 Jan 2009 12:00:00 +1000

Got your hands on the Windows 7 beta and want to dual boot it alongside Windows Vista? Here's our step-by-step tutorial to get you up and running with Microsoft's latest OS.

Windows 7 a dud for sight-impaired people

Tue, 20 Jan 2009 11:19:34 +1000

According to an analyst, Microsoft has done a slipshod job of making Windows 7 usable for vision impaired people.

How to dual boot Windows XP and Windows 7 (XP installed first)

Wed, 14 Jan 2009 10:00:00 +1000

Got your hands on the Windows 7 beta and want to dual boot it alongside Windows XP? Here's our step-by-step tutorial to get you up and running with Microsoft's latest OS.

Take Windows 7 for a free test drive Saturday!

Fri, 09 Jan 2009 11:00:00 +1000

Here's how to get the official Beta 1 of Windows 7, free of charge and legally!

Windows 7 public beta is all yours, says Ballmer

Fri, 09 Jan 2009 01:15:50 +1000

Like a proud parent seeing his kid off into the big wide world, Steve Ballmer has handed over the keys to the Windows 7 beta to the world. (Or will in a few days).

Windows 7 Beta 1 busts loose onto BitTorrent!

Tue, 30 Dec 2008 15:00:00 +1000

Ahead of an expected preview at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas next week, the fresh-baked beta edition of Windows 7 has already broken cover and hit the Web.

Microsoft names the date for IE8

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 12:06:00 +1000

A release candidate for Microsoft's browser is due in early 2009, which suggests that Windows 7 could also hit the decks by the end of the year.

Windows 7 to launch in 56 fruity flavours?

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 16:26:44 +1000

Mid-2009 is tipped as Windows 7's release date, but the big question is: will Microsoft abandon, or expand, its strategy of making umpteen versions of the same OS?

Blue Badge hack opens up hidden Windows 7 features

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 14:09:16 +1000

Features baked into the first public Windows 7 build but hidden from most users can now be unlocked using a simple download.

15 reasons Macs are still better than Windows PCs

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 22:19:14 +1000

With Windows 7 coming up, it's time to yet again ponder on whether Microsoft has the upper hand in operating systems. Here's 15 reasons it doesn't.

Microsoft launches Windows 7 cloud apps

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 15:00:00 +1000

Photo Gallery and Movie Maker apps, released today as part of the new Windows Live ‘Wave 3’ family, are the first to replace their Vista counterparts in Microsoft's next-gen OS

Windows 7 Device Stage could cut crapware bloat

Wed, 12 Nov 2008 13:08:56 +1000

Microsoft is promising its new "Device Stage" will help you connect hardware without having to install vendor rubbish software.

How does Windows 7 improve performance?

Tue, 11 Nov 2008 18:17:38 +1000

"We believe we can get below 1% idle CPU utilisation with Windows 7." What technical tricks is Microsoft using to try and get the next release of Windows to those levels?

USB in Windows 7: More reliable but no 3.0 speed boost

Tue, 11 Nov 2008 16:37:33 +1000

Microsoft will combat driver installation woes in Windows with a much tougher approval regime -- and it's looking increasingly likely USB 3.0 won't be supported in Windows 7.

Can Windows 7 overcome Vista driver woes?

Mon, 10 Nov 2008 14:03:18 +1000

Microsoft has revealed some staggering figures showing how often driver installations fail in Vista. Ouch.

Windows 7 gets SSD-friendly

Mon, 10 Nov 2008 10:00:00 +1000

Microsoft wants Windows 7 to run better on solid state drives in notebooks and netbooks, but draws the line at adopting a new SSD interface designed to replace ATA.

Microsoft: Windows 7 torrents are a fact of life

Thu, 06 Nov 2008 11:41:05 +1000

Microsoft has stopped just a millimetre short of giving royal consent for users to download pirated copies of Windows 7 that have hit the trackers.

Windows 7 hits torrent sites

Thu, 06 Nov 2008 11:35:38 +1000

You don’t have to wait until next year to try Windows 7 – Microsoft’s successor to Vista is on the Net right now and ready for you to illegally download!

Microsoft begs hardware makers: don't screw Windows 7 like Vista

Thu, 06 Nov 2008 09:09:40 +1000

Microsoft confirms Windows 7 public beta and begs hardware companies to take driver support seriously this time.

Windows 7 Netbook edition?

Tue, 04 Nov 2008 16:00:00 +1000

Microsoft puts netbooks on the Windows 7 menu and mulls plans for a cut-down ‘Netbook Edition’ of the OS

Windows 7 surprise: DivX built in

Mon, 03 Nov 2008 08:51:27 +1000

No more trawling the web for the latest media codecs. Windows 7 comes ready to play all your favourite "downloaded" videos.

Dell: many users will skip Vista, “go straight from XP to Windows 7”

Mon, 03 Nov 2008 08:50:00 +1000

Michael Dell says he’s working closely with Microsoft on Windows 7 and likes the way the OS is shaping up, but can understand why many people will skip Vista entirely.

OOPS: Microsoft forgot to register Windows 7 domains

Thu, 30 Oct 2008 17:30:00 +1000

Enthusiasts have snapped up a variety of Windows 7 domain names from under the nose of Redmond (and North Ryde).

REAL SCREENSHOTS: inside Windows 7

Wed, 29 Oct 2008 09:00:00 +1000

We've got one of the first copies of Windows 7 in the world -- and the screenshots and juicy tech details to prove it.

Windows 7 to get ‘instant on’ mode?

Fri, 17 Oct 2008 21:25:46 +1000

Microsoft is considering giving Windows users near-instant access to Web browsing, VoIP, video IM chat and multimedia playback without waiting for the entire OS to load.

Microsoft dumps dinky Windows names: it's Windows 7

Tue, 14 Oct 2008 16:49:00 +1000

Microsoft hopes 7 will be its lucky number as it sidesteps convention for the Vista follow-up by adopting its codename and version number as the real deal.

Windows 7 promises fixes for Vista taskbar screw-ups

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 10:27:45 +1000

Microsoft has promised that Windows 7 will fix two minor but highly annoying features of Vista: the near-invisible 'shut down' menu and the overcrowded taskbar.

Windows 7: is it Vista SE or Windows 2010?

Thu, 25 Sep 2008 22:48:31 +1000

As Windows 7 moves towards Beta 1, with an end-of-2009 target for final release, Microsoft will puzzle over how to position the next-gen OS.

Windows 7: gets the ribbon, cloud replaces email

Wed, 24 Sep 2008 16:35:10 +1000

Leaked screenshots show Windows 7 looks more like ‘Vista revisited’ and while some apps get an Office 2007-style ribbon, others are ditched altogether!

Windows 7 won't break ties with Vista, goes public in November

Fri, 19 Sep 2008 19:27:33 +1000

Microsoft's plans for Windows 7 remain ambitious, with 100% backward compatibility for Vista applications one of the features it hopes to have ready for public display in November.

15 second boot times in Windows 7: Microsoft

Mon, 01 Sep 2008 15:42:31 +1000

Microsoft wants to dramatically improve boot times in Windows 7 after admitting that Vista has failed to meet its goal of providing high-speed booting for the majority of PCs.

Windows 7 nearly ready for public debut

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 12:00:00 +1000

With Vista roundly declared a dog in the marktplace, Microsoft is gearing up to reveal the next-gen Windows and has started the countdown towards a Beta 1 release.

Windows 7 to get multi-touch, OS X-style Dock

Thu, 29 May 2008 18:20:48 +1000

Bill Gates reveals new touchscreen UI planned for Windows 7.

Microsoft starts the whispers on Windows 7

Wed, 28 May 2008 09:00:00 +1000

Gates, Ballmer and Sinofksy begin sharing the barest details on Windows 7, now due in January 2010.